2023 ATAR Success Stories
Shin Thant (Berry) - Doncaster Secondary College - Myanmar
English 1-2
Health and Human Development 3-4
Chinese as a Second Language 3-4
Mathematical Methods 1-2 General Mathematics 1-2 Chemistry 1-2
| English as an Additional Language 3-4
Mathematical methods 3-4 General Mathematics 3-4 Chemistry 3-4
| - College Captain - Student representative council - Civics Awards winner - Head mentor at VCE mentorship program
| 98.3
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Year 11 Student Leadership Award - Victorian Global Learning Awards
Since studying in Victoria, she has successfully secured esteemed leadership roles on her school's Student Representative Council, in her local community's youth advisory committee and is currently representing the 2023 School Captain. Alongside her impressive leadership achievements, Berry was also the 2022 champion of the Victorian International Student Public Speaking competition and has received a scholarship to the University of Melbourne's high achievers' program. Berry's experience has inspired her to continue leading in the future where she hopes to one day help young people in Myanmar also become leaders.
Berry has been accepted to study a Bachelor of Vision Science/ Masters of Optometry at Deakin University.
"Berry is hardworking, dedicated and committed to excellence. She consistently demonstrates a high level of empathy and compassion for her peers, contributing to the learning of others both in class and outside scheduled classes. This was evident in the VCE Mentorship Program that Berry initiated this year." Ms Huang, international student coordinator
Zexiang (Jefferson) - Elwood College - China
Chinese First Language 1-2
English as an Additional Language 1-2
Specialist Mathematics 1-2
Mathematics Methods 1-2
Physics 1-2
Chemistry 1-2
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Chinese First Language 3-4
English as an Additional Language 3-4
Specialist Mathematics 3-4
Mathematics Methods 3-4
Physics 3-4
Chemistry 3-4
| - Basketball
- Video games
- Socialising with friends
| 97.0
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Jefferson began his study journey in Victoria in 2019. Jefferson found most challenging the technical words in his chemistry classes. Due to his unwavering support of his friends, international support team and teachers in moments in confusion, he was able to achieve a high ATAR. The support he received at Elwood College were able to provide excellent advice and information on subject selection and fostered a good environment for his to explore his full potential and constantly strive for excellence.
"Despite the difficulty of focusing on my studies, I try to maintain my belief that the final results will reflect the worthiness of my hard work." says Jarrod.
Jefferson has been accepted to study his Honours, Engineering Accelerated Pathway at Monash University.
Zeji (Jarrod) - Elwood College - China
Chinese First Language 1-2
English as an Additional Language 1-2
General Mathematics 1-2
Mathematics Methods 1-2
Specialist Mathematics 1-2
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Chinese First Language 3-4
English as an Additional Language 3-4
General Mathematics 3-4
Mathematics Methods 3-4
Specialist Mathematics 3-4 | - Basketball - Video games
| 96.45
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"The International team and the teachers at Elwood College were consistently providing support with remarkable patience, aiming to enhance my study capabilities.” says Jarrod.
Jarrod started his journey at a Victorian government school in 2019. Over the time he found English classes the most challenging however due to the support of the international student team at Elwood College he was found with remarkable patience which helped him overcome the mental pressure and managed to achieve a more wholesome and joyful study experience.
Jarrod has now been accepted to study his Honors of Engineering at Monash University.
Yixin (Lisa) - Balwyn High School - China
Chinese First Language 1-2
English as an Additional Language 1-2
General Mathematics 1-2
Mathematics Methods 1-2
Specialist Mathematics 1-2
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Chinese First Language 3-4
English as an Additional Language 3-4
General Mathematics 3-4
Mathematics Methods 3-4
Specialist Mathematics 3-4 | - Public Speaking Captain
- International Student Captain - Choral Program
- Ensemble Leader
| 99.5
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"Aside from the result, it is the experience that I found memorable.” Lisa says.
Lisa's journey through VCE enabled her to explore a wide range of subjects, soon enough, she discovered her strength in mathematics and numbers. Lisa found the support from her friends and teachers the most memorable and she learnt to balance her individual study time with her friends, she found studying alongside like minded people easy to achieve her goals.
Lisa has now been accepted to study her Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Science at University of New South Wales (UNSW).
Meichou - Keysborough College - Cambodia
Mathematical Methods 1–2
Specialist Mathematics 1–2 English 1–2 Chemistry 1–2 Biology 3–4 Chinese Second Language 3-4
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Mathematical Methods 3–4 Specialist Mathematics 3-4 English as an Additional Language 3–4 Chemistry 3-4
| - Student Leadership
- Digital Technology Captain
- Sport: Badminton
- STEM club
- Volunteering at local pharmacy
- Community involvement
| 93.3
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"Year
12 unequivocally is my most hectic, fun and challenging year! As I set sail in
my final year of high school, I was undoubtedly hit by countless of waves –big
or small. Once my journey came to an end, I was proud to have sailed through
those waves as it had brought me many invaluable lessons and life-long friends!
It was worth it!” Meichou says.
Meichou found her biggest challenge studying at a Victorian government school was self-doubt. Not only did she want to strive to achieve her own goals, she also had the immense pressure from her parents back home in Cambodia. Through her uncertainty, she never lost sight of the unconditional support that has been there since she started her international student journey since year 7.
Meichou feels forever grateful to have the supportive teachers and amazing friends by her side. Her school's wellbeing team played an integral part in helping her navigate life at Keysborough College. Due to Keysborough College's support team, Meichou found the drive to chase after her dreams and to believe in herself!
Meichou has received several offers at Monash University and has decided to study Bachelor of Nursing (Scholars Program).
