Georgio unable to speak language two years ago

What is remarkable about Georgio Yazbek’s success, though, is that he only arrived in Australia from Lebanon two years ago with no English.
Studying in French and speaking Arabic at home, he said he knew a few basic English words but had to work extremely hard once he arrived in Australia to achieve his exam results.
“I was so lucky that I arrived at Belmore Boys High School, the best school in the world,” he said.
“Principal Hala Ramadan has been amazing as has Deputy Principal Omar Chahrouk, just so supportive. Mr Chahrouk even calls me ‘little brother’ that’s how much like a family it is here at the school.
“I could not have achieved my success without them as well as all of the other teachers who happily would give me their time during their breaks or after school if I needed them.
“I can’t thank them all enough.”
Since Principal Ramadan arrived at the school eight years ago, enrolments have almost doubled.
Now 75 per cent of Belmore Boys students go on to university, up from 50 per cent when she first arrived at the school, and NAPLAN results are improving year on year.
Of Georgio’s success, she said: “His story is a true reflection of the migrant story. His journey is full of hardship yet every experience he has gone through, has resulted in the determined and resilient young man he is today.
“My heart is filled with pride and joy knowing that our school and staff have served Georgio with immense love and care resulting in him embarking on achieving his dream career in medicine.”