Geelong-Viqueque Friendship Schools
"Developing social responsibility and connectedness with Timor Leste"
We have received news that one wing of the Cabira Years 1-9 School has been gutted by fire. In recent years, this school has been conducting classes in the morning and afternoon to accommodate additional numbers after taking on secondary classes. The school is still currently operating but how it is providing classes for all... Continue Reading →
It was a meeting of old and new friends at the GVFS 10 year celebration dinner held recently at The Davidson Restaurant. The connection between Geelong and East Timor has resulted in many partnerships and ongoing friendships, and we are incredibly proud of the work being taken up by the schools of Geelong. Education is... Continue Reading →
In recent years, senior students and teachers from Geelong have been annually travelling to Timor Leste. Preparations are well under way this year in following Geelong schools: Kardinia International, Christian College, St Joseph’s College, Clonard College teachers from schools in St Mary’s Parish (Viqueque), Sacred Heart College (Baucau) and St Ignatius (Dili). Strong personal links... Continue Reading →
2018 marks 10 years of the Geelong Viqueque Friendship Schools Group. Save the evening of May 3 and come along and join the celebration. You too have played a valuable part in this story and it's time to celebrate the connecting of the people of Geelong and Viqueque through education with a strong focus on... Continue Reading →
Late last month 8 students supported by the Geelong Viqueque Friendship Schools and Geelong Friends of Viqueque graduated from the Catholic Teachers' College in Bacau. Margie Beck, who is the Registrar, reported that it was a very lovely day. The College used the renovated Mercado, and even though there was heavy rain, no one got wet! The students... Continue Reading →
Great to see other groups supporting the people of East Timor!
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger globally and by country and region. Calculated each year by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the GHI highlights successes and failures in hunger reduction and provides insights into the drivers of hunger. By raising awareness and understanding of regional and... Continue Reading →
The recent Annual General meeting that was held at Clonard College saw a changing of the guard. We saw three highly committed committee members step down this year. Louise Madden, as Vice President, and Michael O'Donnell, as Secretary, have each served six years on the committee. Louise has made huge contributions to our fundraising events,... Continue Reading →
Geelong Friends of Viqueque - Alola Foundation Fundraising Dinner In Timor-Leste, many women lose their lives during childbirth due to limited resources. Approximately one in twenty children in Timor-Leste do not live to the age of five. Alola’s Maternal and Child Health Program seeks to improve the safety and wellbeing of mothers and babies. The... Continue Reading →
