Term 1 was an exciting and enriching time for our international students at Auburn High School.
Lunar New Year 2025: A Celebration of Culture and Community!
Auburn High School came alive with festive spirit as we celebrated Lunar New Year 2025 – the Year of the Snake! Students and staff gathered in the Student Foyer to take part in traditional activities and embrace the rich cultural heritage of this important festival.
One of the highlights was the Lucky Red Envelope giveaway, where Mr Pritchard handed out red envelopes, symbolising good fortune and prosperity for the year ahead. The traditional tea ceremony offered a moment of mindfulness, allowing students to appreciate the art of tea-making and its cultural significance. Meanwhile, the calligraphy demonstration was a hit, with many students trying their hand at writing Chinese characters for the first time!
It was a fantastic way to welcome the new year, bringing our school community together to celebrate diversity and tradition. Thank you to everyone who joined in and made the event so special!
Peer Support Program Kicks Off with Success!
Our New Student Peer Support Program is off to a fantastic start! This initiative, designed to help new students feel welcome at AHS, has already sparked wonderful connections through culture-sharing and fun activities.
In the first two sessions, students broke the ice with engaging games and conversations. A highlight was our international students introducing their peers to Mahjong, a traditional Chinese strategy game, as well as a variety of board games. It was fantastic to see students from different backgrounds learning from each other, engaging in friendly competition, and developing strategic thinking skills through these shared experiences.
A massive thank you to Elsa Otto, Brigitte Godfred-Spenning, Elle Inglis, Seohyun Lee, and Lakshanya (Lakhi) Balachandar for their contributions in brainstorming ideas and facilitating activities, and to Mr Ashley Lanfranchi for his ongoing support.
With sessions running fortnightly, we can’t wait to see more students get involved and continue building a welcoming and inclusive community at AHS!
Jean ZHANG
International Student Coordinator