DHAKA, April 12 (NsNewsWire) — Students from Scholastica School, Dhaka, have won a study trip to an Australian University.
Students from Scholastica School, Dhaka were announced as the winners of the Film Fly Experience Australia schools video competition organised by The Australian Trade & Investment Commission, Australian Government.
The 2nd edition of the competition attracted participation from students in grades 9 to 11 from schools across Bangladesh. The participating students developed short films around the
theme of “Cyber Security and modern day threats” and the video developed by the Scholastica School was chosen as the winning video amongst the videos developed by all the participating
schools in the competition.
Students along with teachers from the winning school – Scholastica School, Dhaka will travel to
Australia to participate in an all-expenses paid student experience at Macquarie University in
May 2018. The study trip includes return economy ticket flights from Bangladesh to Australia
for two students and an accompanying teaching staff member; accommodation, and other
travel & living expenses in Australia during the visit.
The Film Fly Experience Australia schools video competition was sponsored by Macquarie
University, RMIT University, Southern Cross University, The University of Queensland,
University of South Australia, Qantas, Allianz Global Assistance and Iglu.
Ms Sally-Anne Vincent, Acting Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh handed over the
winning certificates to the students of Scholastica School, Dhaka.
Speaking about the competition, Peter Coleman, Trade Commissioner, Australian Trade and
Investment Commission said, “The Australian Trade and Investment Commission is delighted
to support this competition. This competition has exposed the students from Bangladesh to
new study options to consider, particularly in fields that link to careers of the future. We look
forward to having the winners in Australia soon.”
“Australia is amongst the top three international education destination for Bangladeshi
undergraduate and post-graduate students with over 6000 Bangladeshi students currently
studying in Australia. As more students look to equip themselves with the skills required for a
competitive global environment, an Australian education has become one of the most sought
after in the world.
We would like to invite more students from Bangladesh to study in Australia in courses related
to archaeology, earth & marine sciences, mineral & mining engineering, environmental
sciences, nursing, pharmacy & pharmacology and veterinary science, where Australia is a
world leader and a significant international education destination for emerging or future careers
in areas ranging from technology, digital, robotics, media & entertainment, scientific research,
health, future materials. These programmes will provide students from Bangladesh the
foundation for a global career in areas of future employment growth”, said Peter Coleman.
For more information on Studying in Australia please visit www.studyinaustralia.gov.au or
contact Mostafizur Rehman at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission, Dhaka at
Mostafizur.Rahman@austrade.gov.au
About The Australian Trade and Investment Commission
The Australian Trade and Investment Commission – Austrade – is the Australian Government
agency responsible for advancing Australia’s international trade and education, investment,
and tourism interests by providing information, advice and services.
About the University Partners
Macquarie University
Established in 1964, Macquarie University is recognised internationally and is consistently
ranked in the top two per cent of universities in the world* and within the top 10 in Australia
(Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities). Macquarie has one of the
most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year to
international students to undertake studies at the university.
RMIT
RMIT is a global university of technology and design, and Australia’s original tertiary institution.
The University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in practical education and
outcome-oriented research. RMIT is a leader in technology, design, global business,
communication, global communities, health solutions and urban sustainable futures.
Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University is one of the Asia-Pacific’s Top 100 Universities and one of the
world’s Top 50 Generation Y Universities. The Excellence in Research for Australia report has
ranked Southern Cross ‘at world standard or above’ across 24 diverse research fields of global
and national significance.
The University of Queensland
Ranked in the top 50* universities in the world, The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of
Australia’s finest higher education institutions. UQ is one of only three Australian members of
the global Universitas 21; a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities; a
member of Universities Australia; and one of only two Australian charter members of the
prestigious edX consortium, the world’s leading not-for-profit consortium of massive open
online courses (MOOCs).
University of South Australia
The University of South Australia (UniSA) is a progressive, globally connected university with
award-winning teachers, world class research and state-of-the-art technology. Consistently
awarded five stars for excellence (2017 QS Star Ratings), UniSA is young and innovative.
Programs are designed in partnership with industry, giving students the chance to gain real-
world experience as well as the confidence and skills to graduate workplace ready.
About Other Sponsors
Qantas
Founded in regional Queensland in 1920 – as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial
Services – Qantas is one of Australia’s most iconic brands and has played a central role in the
development of the Australian and international aviation industry. The Qantas Group’s main
business is the transportation of customers using two complementary airline brands – Qantas
and Jetstar. Qantas also operate subsidiary businesses including other airlines, and
businesses in specialist markets such as Q Catering.
Allianz Global Assistance
Allianz Global Assistance (AGA) is a leading provider of overseas student health cover and
overseas visitor health cover in Australia. International students have trusted AGA with theirhealthcare for over 17 years. AGA’s cost effective insurance helps visitors receive the medical
care they need through their large qualified network of medical providers.
Iglu
Iglu Student Accommodation provides an unequalled student living experience in Sydney,
Brisbane and Melbourne. Purpose designed and built for students, Iglu offers all of the
supportive benefits of student accommodation along with the flexibility of an off-campus
lifestyle. Press Release