Endorsements

 

Balclutha is a good place for education, because the people are kind and friendly. The teachers always give me extra help for my learning. I took part in the ski trip to the Remarkables for the first time and also went on the Geography trip. Both trips were fun and exciting. The senior school ball was a highlight and I am looking forward to this year ball. Finally, Balclutha is a nice and quiet place to study.

 

Gary Yiu

Peoples’ Republic of China (Hong Kong)

 

 

This is my first time being an international student. I remember when I arrived at South Otago High School; the place was extremely strange to me. But now, I know Balclutha well.  Actually it is a good place for everybody to study here. Balclutha is a small town; it is very different to Hong Kong.
The teachers are helpful; they spend lots of time helping you if you need it.
My host family is very kind, they look after me very well and they like to keep contact with my family.  I enjoy my school life at South Otago High School.

 

 

 

Isaac Wong

Peoples’ Republic of China (Hong Kong)

 

I am from Hong Kong. I have been at South Otago High School for a year and a half. I find it to be a very good school. The people here are very friendly to foreign students and there are a lot of activities. If you don't understand things, the teachers will be very helpful; it made me fit in quickly in this new environment. I really like this school because it provides us with good teaching and courses.

 

 

May Li

Peoples’ Republic of China (Hong Kong)

 

South Otago High School is a great place for your study and life. The teachers are very helpful, and students at school are very friendly, all help each other. I have got a lot of friends to study with both at school and during weekends, and it is a lot of fun. Studying sometimes sounds a bit boring, but with your friends, it becomes very exciting. Subjects offered at SOHS are also very interesting. Class style is not like lots of Asian school where students are just to sit in class and listen to teachers, but all the students actually participate in class by asking lots of questions, and discussing the subject. Other than study, there are plenty of social activities going on. Cultural activities are one of the highlight of this school. Individual music lessons are offered for those students who wish to play. And even if you have never played before, you can start learning an instrument. I started playing Violin and Flute, and because those lessons are very valuable, I am in the school orchestra.

 

Snow Ishii

Japan