Social Distancing Superstars

Spending time at home during COVID-19 social distancing has allowed us to try new activities, work on projects and find new ways of doing things like exercising, learning and connecting with friends and family.

International students enrolled in Years 9-12 at a NSW government school were invited to become Social Distancing Superstars and share their tips, activities and projects to inspire others! Every fortnight in Term 2, a new topic was announced and students submitted their entries through Microsoft Teams. Two winners were selected in each round. Each winner received a $100 gift card from our preferred OSHC provider Medibank.

Round 1 Creativity

We have two winners from our first topic, CREATIVITY. Our creative superstars were selected amongst a very strong field of entries, including sketches, paintings, animation, music composition, videos and more!

The winners each received a $100 gift voucher provided by DE International’s preferred OSHC provider Medibank. Congratulations Anh and William!

Hand sanitiser dispenser

The prize for the ‘most liked’ entry was awarded to Anh Hoang from Alexandria Park Community School, whose automatic hand sanitiser dispenser we all want.

Anh Hoang's video entry >

Socially distanced birthday

The prize for the ‘DE International selection’ went to William Nguyen from Canley Vale High School, whose Quarantine Birthday video shows how to celebrate a socially-distanced birthday in style.

William Nguyen's video entry >

Round 2 Innovation and Technology

We have selected our INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY topic winners. Our second topic had thought-provoking entries ranging from innovative building projects through to competitive technological ideas.

The winners each received a $100 gift voucher provided by DE International’s preferred OSHC provider Medibank. Well done, Lisa and again, Anh!

Portable Bluetooth speaker

The ‘most liked’ entry prize went to Anh Hoang from Alexandria Park Community School, a portable Bluetooth speaker for people on the go!

Anh Hoang’s video entry >

House modification solution

The ‘DE International selection’ prize went to Lisa David from Cabramatta High School, providing a solution for a house modification with a problematic roof.

Lisa David’s architectural entry >

Round 3 Health and Fitness

Our third topic was HEALTH AND FITNESS and it was great to see that students have been looking after their physical and mental wellbeing while social distancing measures are in place. Entries included photos and videos of healthy meals being prepared, photos and videos of at- home and outdoor exercise and tips for mindfulness activities.

Congratulations to our health and fitness superstars Nguyen Phuong Ha Bui and Kristapob Sujivaradom! The two winners each received a $100 gift voucher provided by DE International’s preferred OSHC provider Medibank.

Tips on wellbeing

The prize for the ‘most liked’ entry was awarded to Nguyen Phuong Ha Bui from Cabramatta High School with her tips on wellbeing video.

Nguyen Phuong Ha Bui's video entry >

Outdoor physical activity

The prize for the ‘DE International selection’ went to Kristapob Sujivaradom from Kingsgrove North High School, who didn't let the closure of his gym interfere with his training.

Kristapob Sujivaradom's video entry >

Round 4 Community and Social Connection

Our COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL CONNECTION superstars are:

  • Tran Nhat Minh Dang (most liked) a video featuring Marsden High School’s leadership team
  • Celine Susantio (DE International selection) who collaborated with her friends on a fun video project

Both students received a $100 gift card provided by our preferred OSHC provider Medibank.

Leadership team video

The prize for the ‘most liked’ entry was awarded to Tran Nhat Minh Dang from Marsden High School.

View the video entry here >

Fun collaboration video

The prize for the ‘DE International selection’ went to Celine Susantio from Randwick Girls High School, who collaborated with her friends on a fun video project.

Round 5 Open Category

We are thrilled with the entries received in the final round of the Social Distancing Superstars competition. Our winners both received a $100 voucher from DE International’s preferred OSHC provider, Medibank. Congratulations Kim and Dany!

Covid-19 journey video

Kim Le from Canley Vale High School won the ‘most liked’ prize with her video taking us on her journey through Covid-19 times.

Kim Le’s video entry >

Written piece titled “Vision”

The prize for the ‘DE International selection’ went to Dany Teang from Cabramatta High School with the written piece, “Vision”.

Dany Teang’s written piece >

Highly Commended Entries - all rounds

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Round 1: Creativity

Iris Baek
Pennant Hills High School

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Round 1: Creativity

Nickie Tran
Sarah Redfern High School

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Round 1: Creativity

Quang Nguyen
Lurnea High School

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Round 3: Health & Fitness
Minh Dang
Sydney Secondary College
Leichhardt Campus

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Round 5: Open Category

William Nguyen
Canley Vale High School

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Round 5: Open Category

Nickie Tran
Sarah Redfern High School