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Year 9 Indonesian’s Amazing Race

Whilst the Year 9 and 10s ventured to Tasmania, the Year 9 Indonesian students embarked on their own Amazing Race at school. Whilst not catching eels in muddy rice paddies like Celebrity Amazing Race, students counted rupiah, attacked the angklung, sang Kepala Pundak Lutut Kaki, did the Aura Farming dance moves with sunnies and peci, dressed up in traditional clothing for introductions, QR capers and dictionary madness. And what would be a better way then to finish with roti dengan meses, a traditional Indonesian breakfast.

Goethe Institute VR German workshop

On Monday 24 November, three teachers from the Goethe Institute in Melbourne came to Oberon and ran a VR workshop for two lucky classes.

Both 8C and 7H investigated some interesting activities to do in cities such as Berlin, Munich and Hamburg. The soccer stadium in Munich, the miniature wonderland in Hamburg and the Berlin Wall were all highlights. Both classes had a double lesson and were immersed in the language and culture of Germany. It was a great learning experience.

German Christmas celebrations

The Advent season starts on December 1st in German speaking countries. The beautiful Christmas markets open and on December 6th, Nikolaus visits the children with his companion Knecht Ruprecht. Children who have been good receive lollies and treats in their polished boots, children who haven’t been so good only receive twigs and stones!

On December 4th after school, many of our students will participate in a Nikolaus celebration at the German Club in Norlane. Students who have made the list to attend will be given a confirmation by Monday 1st December.

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