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SAYEMBARA INDONESIAN STATE-WIDE SPEAKING COMPETITION 

Recently, a number of students participated in the regional and state finals of the Sayembara Indonesian speaking competition. They were tested individually by external examiners, answering prepared and random questions about themselves, hobbies, school and family.  

Well done to all participants for their impressive effort and performance in the competition and congratulations the following students for winning State awards as follows: 

Brandon Pearce  - 3rd place in the Year 7 Continuing category  

Zoe Perkins  - Highly Commended 4th place in the Year 7 Beginning category 

Shanelle Jong  - 2nd place in the Year 9 Continuing category 

Tahnee Miller - Highly Commended 4th place in the Year 9 Continuing category 

These students received amazing awards, certificates and gift cards at the Awards Ceremony. 

Here are some participants’ feedback: 

 “This competition is really challenging and has made me more confident in my Indonesian”, Shanelle J, Year 9 

“I have improved my speaking skills so much while preparing for this competition. I practised with the teacher in class. I enjoyed this so much and hope we can participate in many more similar events”, Brandon P, Year 7 

“This was so competitive and I’m becoming more and more confident speaking in Indonesian”, Tahnee M, Year 9 

“I have learnt so much Indonesian as I kept practicing my speech and answers. It has helped me with my language skills and I love it!”, Zoe P, Year 7 

A parent’s feedback: 

“On Friday 1st August, we attended the Sayembara State Indonesian Speaking Competition awards ceremony held at Melbourne High School. 

It was a lovely presentation, with special guest dancers and award recipients from the Primary levels sharing old folk stories between the awards. Having studied Indonesian in Primary School previously, Brandon was placed in the Year 7 Continuing level. He practised regularly with Bu Devathas at school before the early rounds of the competition in May, before returning for the final at the end of June. His hard work was rewarded with a 3rd Place for the state in his division. 

Zoe, Brandon, Shanelle and Tahnee  

After the presentation we found an Indonesian restaurant nearby for some delicious food to finish off our night”, J Pearce, staff. 

Congratulations to all students on their fantastic efforts. 

Submitted by Prema Devathas, Indonesian teacher.