Dear friends

This is a reminder that there is less than 2 weeks left to register for the 2016 Australian Society of Indonesian Language Educators (ASILE) Conference. 

Held over the weekend, Friday 30 September - Sunday October 2, this will be the biggest and best event on the Indonesian professional learning calendar for the next 2 years! 

Catering to the needs of those teaching in the Early Years, right through to Tertiary, we have something in the program for everyone! Check out the program now - available on the 2016 ASILE Conference website.

Day 1: http://asileconference2016.weebly.com/day-1-conference-program-2016.html 

Day 2: http://asileconference2016.weebly.com/day-2-conference-program-2016.html 

To secure your spot at this year's conference, head to http://2016asile.simpletix.com/ and purchase your registration now!

While you're at it, don't forget to book your spot at the ASILE Conference Dinner! The ASILE Conference Dinner will be held at Adelaide Oval in the evening of Saturday October 1. 

Situated in the stunning Cathedral Room, you'll enjoy a 3-course meal, 3-hour drinks package as well as the soulful sounds of an international performer - Miki J. 

Michael Herman Jakarimilena, popularly known as Miki J, will be performing at this year's ASILE Conference Dinner. He was born in Jayapura, Papua and is a singer who gained popularity as a top four finalist of the first season of Indonesian Idol. After his success on the show, Miki J continues to win many hearts across Indonesia and the world with a singing style that is full of soulful inspiration. Check out Michael's Facebook Page for more information about his stellar career.

Numbers are STRICTLY LIMITED! Book now!

For more information about the ASILE Conference, check out our website: http://asileconference2016.weebly.com/

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any queries about the 2016 ASILE Conference.

Salam hangat,
Brent

Brent Bloffwitch | Co-chair
Australian Society of Indonesian Language Educators (ASILE)
P | 0413 908 456
E | bbloffwitch@gmail.com
2016 ASILE Website

Teachers of Indonesian from across Australia are invited to attend the 2016 Australian Society of Indonesian Language Educators (ASILE) Conference at Flinders University, Adelaide from 30 September - 2 October this year.

The theme for the conference is "INDOVASI menuju paradigma baru" (Moving into a new paradigm) in Indonesian language education. The conference will explore the future of Indonesian language teaching and research across Australia and aims for particpants to:

• - Gain insights into the current trends in Indonesian language and cultures education in Australia and internationally.
• - Focus on language education at all levels including, early years, primary, middle and senior levels of schooling as well as tertiary education, exploring Indonesian language learning as a continuum.
• - Learn from exemplary leaders in the field of languages and cultures education.
• - Develop strategies to plan and implement engaging teaching and learning programs designed to improve the learning outcomes for students at all levels of education.
• - Update and improve cultural and linguistic competencies.
• - Engage with peers

For more information see the flyer below, or visit the conference website at ​http://asileconference2016.weebly.com/asileconference2016.weebly.com/

Registrations for the NSW Cross-Sectoral Indonesian Conference: Working Together to Create Engaging Learning Environments close this Friday 13 May.

Sessions will focus on the conference themes of Teaching Strategies, Promoting Indonesian and Growing Professionally. The conference is open to all teachers of Indonesian K-12, pre-service teachers and teachers from other states/territories.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to participate in a fantastic program of PL, engage with your Indonesian teaching colleagues and contribute to the growth of the Indonesian language teaching profession.

​If you already have an AIS user profile please CLICK HERE to register for this event. To establish an AIS user profile please visit www.aisnsw.edu.au or contact Cecilia Waites, Course Administrator, on (02) 9299 2845 or Merryl Wahlin at mwahlin@aisnsw.edu.au if you require assistance.

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.
 

The Towards an Asia Literate NSW Conference is a professional learning opportunity for school leaders and
teachers who are interested in cultivating an Asia literate school. Keynotes will focus on Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia and the skills needed for students to be successful.

The conference will be held in Sydney on Monday 11 August, 2014. Registration fee is $100. For more information please visit the News page or to register go direct to the Registation page.

Are you planning on attending the ASILE conference in Bali this September? Would you like to connect with other teachers from NSW who are going? If so, please fill out the form below or contact me at lyndall.franks@det.nsw.edu.au and I will set up an email list so that we can share information and ideas.

A reminder that early bird registrations close on 23 June. The IALF and Cinta Bahasa Language School are both offering special packages for teachers who wish to take advantage of language and cultural study while they are in Bali.

Rekan-rekan yang baik - welcome back to Term 2. I hope you had an enjoyable and refreshing holiday break and are ready for the term ahead. There are a number of events happening this term, so don't forget to place these dates in your diary.

Free Indonesian music workshops for government schools with an Indonesian language program. Please book a workshop for your school ASAP, by contacting Judy Shelley at the Australia-Indonesia Arts Alliance:
M: 0405463663
E: judybyronbay@yahoo.com
W: www.aiaa.org.au

The Asia Education Foundation's National Conference will be held in Sydney from 16-18 June. You can register now via the conference page on the AEF's website.

Year 12 Indonesian Speaking Practice day on Saturday 21 June at Burwood Girls High School. Click here for more information or contact Ilian Yang at ilian.yang@det.nsw.edu.au

The MLTA NSW is also conducting two events for languages teachers this term - an iPad workshop on Friday 30 May and a Languages TeachMeet on Friday 13 June. Visit the MLTA website for more information.

Encounters with Bali: A collector's journey exhibition of Indonesian textiles at Mosman Art Gallery, Saturday 3 May - Sunday 13 July. For more information visit the Gallery's website.

And don't forget that entries for this year's Kompetisi Siswa close Friday 27 June, the last day of term. View the flyer here and download the entry form here.

Lastly, I always love to hear from YOU and to find out what is happening in YOUR school. If you know of a good website/video clip/resource for Indonesian, have created any resources that you would like to share, have news about Indonesian in your school, or are looking for ideas and suggestions from other teachers, please contact me at lyndall.franks@det.nsw.edu.au or 9244 5355 and share on this Blog!

Salam
Lyndall

Below is a message from Sue Cooper, President - Westralian Indonesian Language Teachers' Association (WILTA). This is great opportunity to participate in language classes and cultural activities after the ASILE Conference in September, as well and to share ideas and make connections with our Indonesian teaching colleagues from WA and SA!

"As you are probably aware, WILTA has a group going (with a few intrepid INTAN members thrown in) to the ASILE Conference at the IALF Bali in September, and afterwards to the Cinta Bahasa School in Ubud for some post-conference language and cultural activities.  

Stephen and Ochie at Cinta Bahasa have worked together with us to set up the post-ASILE activities from 2 to 4 October inclusive and we would be delighted if some of our interstate colleagues were interested in joining us for these.  Stephen has quoted us Rp.900,000 for three mornings of language classes at a choice of three different levels, with an added cost for the cultural options of your choice.  If any of your colleagues or members are interested in taking up this opportunity, please register your interest with Cinta Bahasa by going to www.cintabahasa.com/post-asile-2014-language-culture-program-ubud-bali/ .  They will be able to deal directly with Cinta Bahasa for all quotes and bookings in Ubud, including transport and accommodation."

With apologies for the short notice, I would like to spread the word that WILTA and Balai Bahasa Perth are organising a group to go to the ASILE Conference in Bali in September, as part of a package that also includes some language classes at the Cinta Bahasa School in Ubud. 

We would welcome participation from interested individuals in other states and territories. This would involve people making their own way to Perth to join the WILTA package, i.e. return airfare to Perth, accommodation, conference booking, travel within Bali and language classes. Please see a flyer attached with key information.

The main thing to note is that we need commitments within a couple of weeks as Garuda have kindly offered us a special peak period fare price ($629 return), but deposits ($200) are required by them by the end of March. Could I enlist your support in forwarding this email to your contacts who might be interested? People keen to join the trip should complete the attached personal details form and email directly to me at wilta@wilta.org by 16 March 2014. 

Hoping that a few NSW colleagues can join us!  Many thanks in advance. 

Salam hangat 
Sue Cooper
President - WILTA