President Peter used the DVD The Platypus: The World's Most Amazing Animal when he gave 10 lessons to Year 9 English classes in 01 Viqueque and Cabira-oan schools. The students enjoyed the experience. Using a soft toy of the platypus helped, especially how the baby egg ( a tiny piece of white chalk) is cuddled.... Continue Reading →
John Olding Butler 26/11/41 – 10/05/15
JOHN BUTLER: Our deepest sympathy to Gael and family. A gentle and thoughtful man whose strong commitment to social justice continues as part of his legacy to Timor Leste. President and Committee, Geelong Viqueque Friendship Schools. Read the In Memoriam published in The Geelong Advertiser, Saturday May 16th.
Geelong’s Timor Leste Student Day
Geelong Viqueque Friendship Schools is holding its fifth annual A Day in Viqueque, Timor Leste which comprises workshops and activities on Thursday May 7 at St. Joseph's College. The program will provide a rewarding and enriching experience for students across all year levels. The activities give those attending an improved perspective of what it would... Continue Reading →
Kardinia International College Visit
The day after your final IB and VCE exam.... OK you’ve got 24 hours to relax and take it easy before getting on a plane to Darwin, sleep a few hours at the airport, then getting on another plane and exit into the tropical heat of Dili. This is how a dozen of Kardinia International... Continue Reading →
Our Language Project in Viqueque Commences in January
2014 will usher in some big changes with the start of our Language Project in Viqueque. The project has three components, chief of which is the training of teachers by highly skilled providers based in Timor Leste. The Institute of Mary MacKillop will commence its four day teacher training in Viqueque in January. This program... Continue Reading →