Whites Hill State College virtual tour video transcript

Paul Robertson: Whites Hill State College our focus is on engaging students in their leaning to ensure that we’re instilling confidence in our community and achieving some high class outcomes for our students.
Rohan Hairsine: Whites Hill State College is founded on the values of the CARES philosophy of cooperation, achievement, respect, enthusiasm and safety.
Paul Robertson: Whites Hill State College offers an international program for students who want direct entry into our college, either in primary school or secondary school and we also have a high school preparation program.
Jean Hamilton:  We like to create a seamless transition for the students coming from their home country and moving into the high schools in Brisbane so that they are comfortable, prepared and able to be successful when they reach their high school.
Andrew Haverd: The teaching staff in the HSP (High School Preparation) and international student program both primary and secondary level are all highly qualified ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers and most of us have worked in many countries overseas and a lot of us actually speak a second language so we do empathise with the students in their challenges when it comes to learning English here.
Gerri Courtney: So we’re really passionate at Whites Hill State College about students’ academic performance and we’re very proud of our high standards, so international students are given extra tutoring out of class and their progress is closely monitored so we ensure that they succeed.
Kate: Whites Hill State College to me is just full of support and loving people, supporting staff.
Gerri Courtney: There’s a strong sense of community at Whites Hill State College and our homestay families are an extension of that community, they open their doors and welcome the international students and help them to settle in to life in Australia and to be an Australian student.
Janette Taylor: I’ve been a homestay mum for fifteen years and all my children have grown up now and I just love having the young ones around. When you’re a homestay mum I think that they come to live with me so my home is their home while they’re living in Australia.
Kate: I can’t imagine doing so well or achieving OP1 without being at Whites Hill.
Vinicus: I’m going to remember this for the rest of my life, it’s amazing to come to another country and do high school and it’ll be a great part of my life.
Kate: Whites Hill State College is best place to be.
Seungbeom: Whites Hill State College.
Vinicus: Imagine, believe, achieve.