International students in New Zealand: Enjoying Taranaki environment at Francis Douglas Memorial College

Prizegiving: International students in New Zealand achieving well academically at Francis Douglas Memorial College

Ekachai Sirimaha

Hanson Qi

Aaron Gao

Yuto Fujii

International students Achieving Well at Year 11 Art at Francis Douglas Memorial College

 


 

Francis Douglas Memorial College volunteer at YMCA

During the school holidays three Internaitonal students offered to help at YMCA with the children's holiday programme. Rei Watanabe, Yuto Fujii and Ekachai Sirimaha enjoyed the experience and being with the young children.

Ekachai Sirimaha enjoying being a volunteer at YMCA

Mayoral reception and Francis Douglas Memorial College International Students

On 17 September 2014, International students from the Taranaki region met the Mayor Andrew Judd at a Mayoral Reception in Council Chambers. This was an opportunity to find out how New Plymouth operates and to ask questions about the city. Aaron Gao from Francis Douglas Memorial College thanked the Mayor on behalf of all the students. The report back from the students was 'It was a buzz!'

International student at Francis Douglas Memorial College in New Plymouth, New Zealand: Daichi Inoue goes fishing

Daichi went fishing with Mr Smith on his boat out of New Plymouth. Daichi enjoyed his experience and eating the seafood for dinner.

Francis Douglas Memorial College International Students at airport

Saying goodbye to Rei Watanabe at the airport.

Rei Watanabe leaves Francis Douglas Memorial College

It is with sadness that we say 'sayonara' to Rei Watanabe. Rei has been in Year 12 this year, living in the boarding hostel. We will miss your friendly face Rei. All the best for the future.

Aaron Gao and his scooter

Aaron Gao made his scooter in Year 12 Technology at Francis Douglas Memorial College. Good work Aaron!

Iaido workshop in New Plymouth

Iaido is modern Japanese martial art/sport which is concerned with drawing the blade and cutting in the same motion. Yutaka Kunizaki attended Iaido (kendo) workshop in New Plymouth September 2014 and was upgraded. 

Access Radio and Taranaki World Class

Yutaka Kunizaki with Margie Smith, International Students Director and Michelle Bent. 

Michelle has been instrumental in organising a time slot on Access Radio for International Students around Taranaki to talk their experiences since coming to New Zealand to study. Students from the local secondary schools are recording their interviews and then will be played on Access Radio in the near future. This will be a wonderful opportunity for families back home to hear the recording and will also be of interest to the wider local community.

Testimonials from students at Francis Douglas Memorial College

                    Chinese student Haosen Qi

学生感言

我十分享受在弗朗西斯·道格拉斯中学学习的时光。我选择了与当地新西兰男生一样的校内寄宿。在此期间我的英语大有提高。新西兰本地学生对我们这些国际学生十分热情。我们经常一起玩儿。学校的老师也十分乐意在方方面面帮助我。我太喜欢在这里了学习了。

Thai student Ekachai Sirimaha

ผมมีประสบการณ์ที่ดีมากที่Francis Douglas Memorial Collegeเมื่อผมมีปัญหาทุกคนช่วยผม ครูที่นี่ให้ความสนใจกับนักเรียนทุกคน ขอบคุณFrancis Douglas Memorial Collegeสำหรับโอกาส ผมได้ทำอะไรบางอย่างที่ผมไม่เคยทำมาก่อนและผมจะไม่ลืมประสบการณ์ที่ดีนี้

                          Japanese student Yuto Fujii

私は去年フランシスダグラスメモリアル·カレッジに来た。私はここに私の人生を楽しんでいますので、私は多くの友人を持っている。私はホステルとフランシスダグラスメモリアル·カレッジが好きです。私は日本に戻ったとき、私はニュージーランドの友達を恋しくなると思います。

International Holiday Fun

In July 2014 a small group of International students from Francis Douglas Memorial College went on holiday with Mr and Mrs Smith. We visited Waitomo Caves, Kiwi House where we saw kiwis feeding and Rainbow's End theme park. The weather was wonderful and sunny which helped make the trip even more enjoyable.

International Students representing Francis Douglas Memorial College

This year we are very proud that we have 3 International students representing Francis Douglas Memorial College in First teams:

Ekachai Sirimaha - badminton

Aaron Gao - basketball

Tobias Beiersdoefer - soccer

Well done guys!

Taranaki International Students go ten pin bowling

On Saturday 14th June about 50 International students from Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth Boys High School, New Plymouth Girls High School, Spotswood, Inglewood High School and St Mary's Diocesan School gathering at Bowlarama for a fun afternoon.

Daichi Inoue Spanish Dancing at Sacred Heart Girls College

Visit with teachers from Ikubunkan Global School

Yuto Fujii at Waka Ama Championships in Rotorua

Koichi Sei at Karate Club