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Emily, Caitlyn & Steph teaching students Bayswater North Primary SchoolSayembara Indonesian speaking competition 

This term, a number of Indonesian students across years 7-10 participated in the Sayembara state-wide Indonesian speaking competition sponsored by the Victorian Indonesian Language Teachers' Association, DET and the University of Melbourne. Students participated in speaking interviews with an external examiner. We thank all participants for doing a great job. We are also pleased to announce that the following students did very well in their interviews and will be entering the state finals in July at Melbourne University:  

• Abby Bricknell, Oli Alway, Shay Luck and Andriana Szabo – Year 7 
• Miah Cameron and Grace Maniscalchi – Year 8 
• Emily Maniscalchi and Stephanie Morgans – Year 10 

We wish them the very best for the finals. Semoga sukses! 

Student teaching visit to Bayswater north primary school 

This term, a number of our students were invited to visit Bayswater PS to teach Indonesian language and culture to the primary school students. They taught them Indonesian numbers, colours, songs and music and our students were amazing! Besides providing students with engaging opportunities to apply their Indonesian language skills, this visit also fosters closer collaboration between primary and high school students.  

Here is some feedback: 

“I really enjoyed going back to my old primary school and seeing the teachers and buddies. We taught them Indonesian numbers, colours, songs and how to pay the Angklung. It was so fun.” Caitlyn R, Year 10 

“I loved seeing my primary school Indonesian teacher again and the students. We talked about our school and learning. I enjoyed teaching the kids and seeing them so engaged and happy. It was great.” Emily M, Year 10 

“Saya suka sekali pulang ke sekolah rendah saya. Saya suka bermain bingo dengan semua siswa di kelas. Kami bermain bingo dengan nomor dan warna-warna.” Stephanie M, Year 10. 

“The Heathmont College students were simply amazing. I taught them in the primary school. They have grown into wonderful and brilliant students and I’m so proud of them. Hebat!”, Mary-Ellen D, BNPS. 

Student teaching visit to Marlborough primary school 

This term, a few of our students were also invited to visit Marlborough PS to teach Indonesian language and culture to the primary school students. The students taught them Indonesian language and culture and they were brilliant!  

Here is some feedback: 

 “It was fun to teach the primary school students, Indonesian songs and music and also answer questions about high school. It was really great to talk to the primary school students about high school” Paige J, Year 9 

“I enjoyed meeting and talking to the school kids. I hope they enjoyed the visit as much as I did. This experience gave me a lot of confidence and I would love to do more of such visits.” Ashlan W, Year 9. 

“My students look forward each time Heathmont College students drop by to run Indonesian language games, activities, songs and dances. It makes them look forward to high school!”, Mary-Ellen D, Marlborough PS. 

CLASSROOM VISIT FROM INDONESIAN TEACHER 

This semester, we also had a lovely visit from Bu Dowling, the Indonesian teacher from the local primary schools as part of teacher professional collaboration. Some of her former students were overjoyed to see and talk to her. The teacher was also thrilled with how her former students have grown so wonderful and brilliant! 

INDONESIAN LUNCH EXCURSION 

Students will conclude a wonderful term of Language learning with a lunch excursion to an Indonesian restaurant to be immersed in the Indonesian culture and savour traditional Indonesian cuisine. To reinforce their learning about traditional food and dining etiquette, this lunch provides them with an authentic experience to taste the different Indonesian food and use the language learnt to order food and describe the taste and smell of the dishes. It is a great end to their term 2 learning. Selamat makan! 

Submitted by Bu Devathas 

Indonesian Teacher