A reminder about the upcoming Indonesian Teachers’ Conference on the 20th May.

The themes of the conference are:

• Engaging and effective teaching strategies
• Promoting Indonesian
• Growing professionally

 
We have lined up some wonderful presenters including Karen Bailey who is currently the Indonesian Language and Education Consultant and the Chairperson of the Balai Bahasa in Perth.  Karen coordinates the Indonesian Film Festival in Perth and in 2013 was awarded and OAM for service to education, particularly through the promotion of the Indonesian language and culture.​

Workshop presentations will include sessions on:

• New Indonesian resources for the 100hours course
• Effective differentiation strategies to enhance written and spoken expression
• Exploring the opportunities and challenges of an intercultural approach to teaching Indonesian
• Exciting new student opportunities to promote Indonesian

 
There will be a range of booksellers and exhibitors as well as short presentations from Indonesian cultural organisations. The program will also include an update on what is happening in NSW and nationally for Languages Education.

It is a wonderful opportunity to network, share ideas and resources. Please join us!
 
To register go to www.aisnsw.edu.au  

Please email Merryl Whalin at MWahlin@aisnsw.edu or Lyndall Franks at lyndall.franks@det.nsw.edu.au if you would like further information.
 

A wonderful professional learning opportunity is available for all teachers of Indonesian - The 2016 NSW Cross-sectoral Indonesian Conference on the 20th May at Rydges Central, Sydney. Please see flyer and contact Merryl Wahlin at mwahlin@aisnsw.edu.au for further information.

Please note: The workshop is now being held 2-4 June instead of April. There are still 2 funded places available at the workshop for NSW secondary teachers. If you are interested in attending, please contact Bapak Novan at the Consulate (details below).
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The Indonesian Embassy in Canberra and the Consulate General in Sydney will jointly organise a three day "Indonesian Language Teacher Training" workshop in Wollongong, NSW on 2-4 June 2016.
 
Two trainers from Balai Bahasa, Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia will provide the training with tips and insights on teaching Bahasa Indonesia and is intended for High School teachers (Year 7-12).
 
The training will be for 10 participants only from each state: NSW and ACT. All participants will be provided with accommodation and meals during the training. 

Please contact the undersigned directly.
  
Novan Ivanhoe Saleh
 
CONSUL
INFORMATION, SOCIAL AND CULTURE
INDONESIAN CONSULATE GENERAL IN  SYDNEY
236-238 Maroubra Road, Maroubra, NSW 2035
Ph: 02 293449933 Fx: 02293496842/3366 Mob: +61452339306

For more details visit the BOSTES website www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/key_dates/languages-oral-exams-timetable.html

Indonesian Beginners
Saturday 3 September Oral Examination
9.00am to 4.00pm Conversation

Indonesian Continuers
Saturday 13 August Oral Examination
9.00am to 4.00pm Conversation

Indonesian Heritage
Saturday 27 August Oral Examination
9.00am to 4.00pm Discussion
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Indonesian Extension
Saturday 10 September Oral Examination
9.00am to 4.00pm Monologue

Free Concert ! This Wed @ Art Gallery of NSW  
Langen Suka
Langen Suka is a Sydney ensemble dedicated to the performance of Javanese gamelan. With its interlocking and cyclical melodies and rhythms, this musical tradition combines gongs of all sizes, bronze chimes, xylophones, drums and flute with sung poetry evoking the ancient Hindu-Buddhist past of Java. This concert presents a selection of instrumental and vocal pieces ranging from haunting and meditative to thundering and majestic – an hour of music designed to calm the soul and revive the spirit.

Wednesday 13 April 2016 7:30pm – 8:30pm
 
Judith Shelley
Colours of the World School Tours
0405463663
www.coloursoftheworld.com.au
PO Box 484 Byron Bay 2481 NSW

The Wonderful Indonesia Festival aims to create engagement between Australia and Indonesia through music, food, culture, and tourism. There will be 10 music and dance performances as well as a variety of stalls showcasing Indonesian food & beverages, crafts, travel destinations and special offers from airline, hotels and travel agents.

Schools are invited to attend this event which will be held in Sydney on 30 April and 1 May at Tumbalong Green, Darling Harbour.

For more information visit the WIF website at www.wonderfulindonesia-festival.com.au and follow their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/events/1659264947656522