Indonesian
Hari Indonesia / Indonesian Day
Hari Indonesia or Indonesian Day is an annual whole-school event that we celebrate through games, craft and a cultural incursion as part of our EHPS language program.
This year, we will be celebrating our Hari Indonesia on Wednesday 20 August. Students will immerse in Indonesian culture through classic Independence Day games, craft, snacks and an incursion from Bagus Kan!
Students are encouraged to wear red, white, or traditional batik attire to mark the celebration.
As part of the festivities, there will be a lolly guessing competition, where each student will have one guess at the number of lollies in the jar. Please note that no cash donation is required to participate, instead, our school will be making a $400 donation to the Orangutan Foundation International Australia in support of their important conservation efforts.
Families are warmly invited to join us for the special Indonesian Day Assembly at 2.30pm in the Stadium to celebrate together.
Event details are published in Compass. Parents/guardians who are yet to finalise consent and payment are reminded to do so before Wednesday to allow the program to run smoothly on the day.
It is an exciting opportunity to broaden our horizons, appreciate global diversity, and have fun while learning about a different part of the world. Let’s explore together!
Sayembara Lisan Speaking Competition
On Saturday 14 June, 12 students from our primary school participated in the final round of the Sayembara Lisan Indonesian Speaking Competition for 2025. Demonstrating exceptional enthusiasm and confidence, they skilfully presented their Indonesian language proficiency before the panel of judges. Their dedication and performance have brought great pride to our school community.
We are pleased to announce that seven of these students secured winning positions. They were subsequently invited to the Award Night, held on Friday 1 August at Melbourne High School, where they were formally recognised and presented with their certificates and prizes.
Level 1
1st place – Amelia D (Year 1)
1st place – Daniel J (Year 1)
3rd place – Penelope C (Year 2)
Level 2
1st place – Abhee C (Year 4)
1st place – Charles L (Year 4)
2nd place – Mia F (Year 3)
Level 3
3rd place – Jacki C (Year 5)
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all finalists and winners of the competition. We trust that this valuable experience has inspired them to continue pursuing excellence in their language studies and beyond.
VILTA Indonesian Poster Competition
In celebration of Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day, the Victoria Indonesia Language Teacher Association (VILTA) organised a poster competition open to all schools across Victoria offering Indonesian language programs. This year’s theme focused on Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage, highlighting traditional dances and music.
EHPS students enthusiastically embraced the opportunity to participate and invested significant effort into their creative submissions. On Friday 8 August, the competition results were announced, and we are proud to share that seven of our students were awarded as winners.
Prep – Ariella I (3rd place)
Year 1 – Yang J (2nd place) & Lily B (3rd place)
Year 2 – Emilia H (2nd place)
Year 4 – Vicky R (1st place)
Year 5 – Nika D (1st place)
Year 6 – Benjamin R (2nd place)
We extend our sincere congratulations to all participants for their dedication and creativity, and especially to our winners. Certificates and prizes will be presented at the Indonesian Day Assembly on Wednesday 20 August.
Terima kasih!
Bu Gladys
(Gladys Wangke)