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Feature News: Indonesian

Selamat siang, semua!

As mentioned in last week's newsletter - this is a very exciting time in Indonesian! We are speeding closer to Indonesian Day! Thursday July 29th (week 3) is a day where the whole school comes together to celebrate learning Indonesian language and culture! We ask students to dress up in red and white or traditional clothes (batik, sarongs, etc) and classes participate in a variety of games, crafts and activities throughout the day. 

Teachers will be using their Indonesian titles for the day, for example "Bu Honan, Bu Walker, Bu Tossell" and "Pak Burrill, Pak O'Connor, Pak Jenkins" and practicing their own greetings and language skills.

This term has started with a lot of storytelling! Across the senior school, students are learning about folktales and will be practicing their translating skills. As chosen by students in 1/2J, students in 1/2 are learning about animals and heard the story of "Go to Sleep, Gecko!" introducing them to a number of native Indonesian animals. Students in Foundation this week hopped, skipped and jumped their way through the Indonesian numbers! 

Pupil of the Week - Visual Art

Senior: Bella M (5/6W)

For consistently demonstrating your understanding of collective goals, teamwork, fairness and service to community. Sensational contribution. You are a star!

Junior: Elijah B (1/2W)

For demonstrating excellent listening skills and creativity in exploring blending of colours with oil pastels. Leading the way, what a superb role model! 

Pupil of the Week - Indonesian

Junior: Ishaan T (FD)

Terima kasih Ishaan for being a wonderful friend and supporting others to find the Indonesian number pattern in games of hopscotch and lilypads! Hebat!

Senior:  Wendy W (3/4M)

Hebat, Wendy! You did a wonderful job of interpreting and translating the story of Kancil dan Buaya (Mousedeer and Crocodile) into your own words!

Pupil of the Week - Performing Arts

Junior:  Elliot H (FH)

For demonstrating an excellent awareness of space when performing in the Junior Production.  Great work!!

Senior: Tanaka M (3/4M)

For demonstrating confidence and leadership qualities when rehearsing for the Senior Production. Great work!

Pupil of the Week - Physical Education 

Junior: Leo G (1/2Y)

For demonstrating persistence and challenging yourself when performing the jump rope challenge. Awesome work!

Senior: Nicha C (3/4R)

For displaying a love of learning and sharing your amazing hula hoop skills with your peers. Superstar!