Skype Program

Linking with Suta Dharma school Bali

July 2012

Why did I start?• It is important for the students to have an

understanding of the cultural diversities of our closest neighbour, Indonesia.

• To foster a close and friendly relationship with a school in Indonesia through a skype program.

• Cultural exchanges.• Language learning with real live native speakers.• To inculcate a sense of gratitude, sharing and

caring for one another.

How Did I start?

• I choose Bali because many of our students and their families often go to Bali for holidays.

• I started looking on the internet for schools in Bali. I emailed to about 8 schools in early 2011.

• Ibu Putu (Public Relations officer) from Suta Dharma School, Ubud, Bali replied my email.

• Made my first Visit to the school in December 2011, while I was holidaying with my family.

When did the skype program start?What did I do?

• Skype program started in July 2012. • Students use one laptop and students

individually greet and introduced themselves over skype in Indonesian. Our students sang the Australian national anthem and they in turn sang the Indonesian Raya.

• Further sessions, students speak on one to one basis with some set questions. Another student will be observing at the side.

Linking with Suta Dharma School

Taking turn to speak

Asking questions using target language