Most Indonesian teachers are aware of the annual, cross-sectoral Kompetisi Siswa, but may not know what happens behind the scenes!

In this short video, you can learn more about this competition for Indonesian language learners, as well as see the 2017 judging in process and the fantastic entries from so many talented students:
https://www.filmpond.com/ponds/openhs/films/s-joeqddptvw

Learning Options has 7 grant-funded places remaining on our 7-19 January 2018 immersion learning program based in Bali, Indonesia. Expand your leadership and management skills as you immerse yourself in the themes of language, sustainability, innovation and leadership. 
 
Successful applicants will spend 5 days undertaking 20 hours of Bahasa Indonesia language training combined with cultural activities. This week you will be with a homestay family in Denpasar.
 
A further 7 days will be spent undertaking a customised program of learning activities, including site visits to social enterprises to case-study business models that apply commercial strategies to maximise human and environmental wellbeing.
 
Successful applicants will also spend time at the Green School immersed in an experiential and innovative program of activities focused on sustainability principles and practice as it relates to enterprise, education and community.
 
The program is suitable for those with complete beginner or intermediate Bahasa Indonesia skills. 
 
The government grant covers the cost of the program – you only need to pay your airfare to Bali, some meals, a community donation ($100) and your personal expenses.
 
If you are keen to find out more, please email karen@learningoptions.com.au

For more information, view the information package at https://goo.gl/JuyFCx

Glenwood High School is seeking a permanent Indonesian teacher to commence in Term 1 2018. The successful candidate should also demonstrate a willingness to teach Stage 4 French, for which all resources and lesson sequences will be fully developed. For more information and details on how to apply, go to https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/job/teacher-indonesian-glenwood-high-school-94422.

Kompetisi Siswa is an annual Indonesian writing competition for NSW schools, sponsored by the Australia-Indonesia Association of NSW (AIA NSW) in conjunction with the Modern Languages Teachers' Association of NSW (MLTA NSW) and the Indonesian Consulate, Sydney. 

The competition is open to students of Indonesian in NSW, from Kindergarten to Year 10. Many teachers find this a great opportunity to raise the profile of Indonesian within their school community and for their students to experience competing with students in other schools at a state level.

Each Stage is given a different topic and format for submitting entries. Teachers are asked to coordinate their students’ work by selecting six entries per Stage to be entered in the competition.

The closing date for entries is Friday 22 September 2017.

Prizes for first place, second place and highly commended are generously donated by the Australia-Indonesia Association of NSW. All students will receive a certificate of participation from the MLTA of NSW. Each participating school will receive a certificate of appreciation from the NSW Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia.

See the flyer for further details and the entry form to participate.

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Expressions of interest are invited from teachers interested in a career opportunity relieving in the position of an Indonesian Bilingual Teacher K-6, starting on Tuesday the 8th of August till Friday 15th December 2017 (with an extension and possibility of full-time work in 2018).

This temporary position is for 3 days per week; Tuesday to Thursday for the remainder of 2017.

Interested applicants are invited to submit an expression of interest addressing the selection criteria, of no more than 2 pages in length should be submitted to Gillian Stuart, Principal, Scotts Head Public School, gillian.stuart1@det.nsw.edu.au by 5pm on Wednesday 26th July.

Selection Criteria

• Approval to teach K-6. Demonstrated excellence in classroom practice with experience teaching students in a Bahasa Indonesia Bilingual program K-6.
  
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Demonstrated ability to deliver engaging teaching and learning programs, with the ability to analyse data, to drive differentiated programs in the Bahasa Indonesia Bilingual program, with a strong technology focus.

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with other stage members for effective planning and assessment.

A demonstrated capacity to build and contribute to whole school roles and responsibilities, and contribute positively to the school culture.

Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education policies.

For further information please contact Gillian Stuart, Principal, Scotts Head Public School, gillian.stuart1@det.nsw.edu.au

This exciting initiative offers a simple way for schools to advance their student's Indonesian language skills. 
The Indonesian Language Learning Ambassadors program has been developed by the Asia Education Foundation (AEF) in partnership with Australia Awards in Indonesia.
 
Based on the AEF's Go Global Ambassadors, this program will connect Australian schools with Australia Awards recipients currently studying education courses in top tier universities across Australia for a period of 5-6 weeks in Terms 3 and 4 2017.  

The Ambassadors will engage students with Indonesia, explaining what it means to be a global citizen in 2017 and helping them develop the skills required to navigate and succeed in a globally connected and culturally diverse world. They will also help students connect what they learn in the classroom with future education and career pathways based on their Indonesian language proficiency. 
 
It is a free program for Australian schools.
Schools can register at: https://illa2017.eventbrite.com.au
Access the flyer for details and contact Natasha Redden for further enquiries. 
Natasha Redden
Communications Coordinator  | Asia Education Foundation
T: +61 3 8344 3569  M: +61 431 452 261