聚焦精英中学"Qs校友会"现场! 揭秘独有校园氛围

Melbourne High School 的学术氛围和校园文化是怎样的？

与普通学校相比，课程的难度如何？

Eric：我觉得在MHS比普通高中有更大的挑战，不只是学术上，氛围也是，每个人都很努力地去拿到更高的分数。在精英中学所有人都很competitive，这同样会给你一个动力去努力。

I think studying at MHS is more challenging than at regular high schools, not only academically but also in terms of the overall atmosphere. Everyone works hard to achieve higher scores. In selective high schools, everyone is very competitive, and this also motivates you to work harder.

Kevin：我认为在MHS的学生都很会进行批判性思考, 这得益于MHS一开始上的哲学相关课程，即便我刚开始觉得上这样的课没有意义，但是到了12年级以后才发现这对我的英文写作、口才都很有帮助。我想对所有人说的是，不要被第一年的困难吓退。我本人在第一年入学的时候考试只有60%，你可能不敢相信，但这很正常，因为这是你在成长的过程。

I believe that students at MHS are very good at critical thinking, thanks to the philosophy-related courses we take from the start. Even though I initially thought such courses were pointless, by Year 12, I realized how helpful they were for my English writing and speaking skills. What I want to say to everyone is, don't be discouraged by the challenges in the first year. Personally, when I first started, I only scored 60% in exams. You might not believe it, but that's completely normal, as it's part of your growth process.

最近有一个新趋势是将人文学科作为课程的必修部分。

你怎么看？人文学科重要性如何？

Eric：我看到了MHS关于人文课程的调整，但实际上这个课程只是在Unit 1&2必修一门，其实不会影响到你的ATAR。而且人文课程包含很多，像是政治、艺术之类的内容会帮助到你的VCE英语。

I noticed the adjustments MHS made to the Humanities curriculum, but in reality, it's only compulsory for one subject in Unit 1 & 2, so it won't actually affect your ATAR. Moreover, the Humanities curriculum covers a lot, including topics like politics and arts, which can help improve your VCE English.

精英高中新政争议: VCE人文学科必修, 机遇还是挑战？

Annie：其实Mac.Rob就会有IB的课程，包括了写essay、做survey等，对人文科目有所涉猎我认为对平衡理科逻辑很有帮助。精英中学一直很看重音乐，MHS和Mac.Rob每年都会有orchestra的合作音乐会，对外售票，虽然大部分都是家长来参加，但是对增加学校间的合作和学生的成就感非常重要。

Actually, Mac.Rob offers IB courses that include writing essays, conducting surveys, and other aspects related to Humanities, which I think is helpful for balancing the logical aspects of Science. Selective schools have always placed a high value on music. MHS and Mac.Rob collaborate annually on an orchestra concert, with tickets sold to the public. Although most of the attendees are parents, this event is very important for fostering collaboration between the schools and enhancing students' sense of achievement.

精英中学有那些特色资源和活动？社交环境是怎样的？

Kevin：MHS有很多clubs，比如我参加了排球俱乐部，在大学期间也保持了这个爱好。即使在俱乐部中，MHS学生也非常competitive，但这种竞争是友好的。我刚入学时以为 MHS 的学生都是书呆子，但事实并非如此，大家不仅学习优秀，在课外活动中也很出色。

MHS offers a list of clubs to join, such as the volleyball club I joined, and I continued this hobby through university. Even in clubs, MHS students are very competitive, but the competition is friendly. When I first started, I thought MHS students were just bookworms, but that's not the case. Not only are they excellent in academics, but they are also impressive in extracurricular activities.

Eric：MHS 有一个非常有名的 Old Boys Association，我们毕业后也会继续保持联系。除了学习之外，这个协会能帮助你在未来找工作或其它方面找到 MHS 的联系。墨尔本有30%的医药学生来自 MHS，所以可以看出这样的人脉对你未来有多大的帮助。

MHS has a very well-known Old Boys Association, and we continue to stay in touch after graduation. Besides academics, this network can help you with job searches or other opportunities in the future. For example, 30% of medical students in Melbourne come from MHS, so you can see how valuable such connections can be for your future.

Annie：在 Mac.Rob，大家都忙于学习，因此基本不会出现霸凌现象。而且我们学校位于市中心，所以女生们会一起去喝奶茶、逛街等，氛围很好。

At Mac.Rob, everyone is busy with their studies, so there's no bullying. Additionally, since our school is in the city, girls often hang out for bubble tea, shopping, and other activities, creating a great atmosphere.

Jason：Nossal 的情况与 MHS 和 Mac.Rob 类似，也有音乐相关的俱乐部，你可以入学时报名参加小提琴或钢琴俱乐部，但因为这些俱乐部很受欢迎，可能会优先考虑高年级的学生。虽然 Nossal 没有像“兄弟会”这样的组织，但一旦你进入了精英中学，就能认识其他精英中学的学生。

Nossal is similar to MHS and Mac.Rob in that it also has music-related clubs. You can sign up for violin or piano clubs in Year 1, but because these clubs are very popular, they might prioritize older students over freshmen. Although Nossal doesn't have organizations like "fraternities," once you join a selective school, you'll meet students from other selective schools.

在精英中学的日子里，你最大的收获和挑战是什么？

Kevin：对我来说，最大的收获是参加了很多课外活动，例如辩论。我一直在辩论的练习中提高我的公共演讲技巧，包括面部表情、肢体语言等，这对我未来的帮助很大。我觉得最具挑战性的部分是刚进入MHS时，但这都是成长的过程，希望未来要进入精英中学的同学们不要害怕一开始的失败。

For me, the biggest reward was participating in many extracurricular activities, such as debating. I’ve been honing my public speaking skills through debate practice, including facial expressions and body language, which I think will be very helpful in the future. Besides that, the most challenging part was when I first entered MHS, but this is all part of the growth process. I hope future students entering selective schools will not be afraid of initial failures.

Eric：我觉得我最大的收获是我的朋友们，我们的友情会在未来很长一段时间里给我支持。所以我绝对建议，除非你有非常强的自我激励，否则还是多认识朋友，与同伴一起学习效果更好。最大的挑战对我来说是在疫情期间，特别是封锁期间需要自学，那段时间对我来说非常艰难。

I think my biggest reward is my friends. Our fellowship will support me for a long time in the future. The biggest challenge for me was during the pandemic, especially during lockdown when self-study was required. That was a very tough time for me, so I definitely recommend that unless you are highly self-motivated, it’s better to make friends and study with peers as it’s more effective.

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