Bahasa Indonesian News

Hari Indonesia Cultural Day celebration

On Wednesday, the 10th of May, we celebrated our annual Indonesian Cultural day with about 130 Grade 5/6 students from the local primary schools participating in this whole day event. Students learnt about Indonesian language and culture. Heathmont College senior Indonesian students helped to run the workshop teaching sessions on mask making, traditional dances, pencak silat martial arts and takraw kick ball. Students were served delicious lunch of nasi goreng and mix salad prepared onsite. The day ended with the primary school students showcasing their dance, kick ball and martial arts talents! Students also took home wonderful Indonesian masks which they made. It was a truly amazing day! 

Some feedback on the event: 

“I made a lot of friends with the primary school students as I helped them”, Tahnee, Y7 

“I like to learn about the Indonesian culture because they are our nearest neighbour. It was good to learn the games Indonesian children play”, Lili Y7. 

“We are very happy and grateful to be involved in the HC Indonesian day because it was very amazing. THANK YOU  Heathmont College for organising this wonderful cultural day”, Students from Marlborough PS and BNPS. 

“This day was a great experience for us. We feel proud to teach the cultural performances and feel a great sense of accomplishment. It is also wonderful learning for us”, HC Indonesian student helpers. 

“It was very engaging for the primary school students to participate in Heathmont College’s Indonesia day, including the opportunity to experience the senior Indonesian students teaching them. These events provide excellent support to the primary school students, ensuring a smooth transition to secondary schools. Terima kasih banyak!”, Mary-Ellen Dowling, Indonesian Teacher, Bayswater North PS and Marlborough PS.  

Prema Devathas 

Languages Curriculum Area Leader and Indonesian teacher