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- Principal's Message: Academic Honesty, and what it means to be a principled learner
- So, why Nairobi?
- The Model United Nations Assembly
- Annual Cambodia Night Fundraiser
- a perfect encapsulation of determination
- Australian Maths Competition
- Peninsula VET Association Awards
- Far Reaching Goals: Indonesian
- Indonesian: The Black Pearl Network series
Principal's Message: Academic Honesty, and what it means to be a principled learner
This year at Senior Campus we are aiming to become a fully authorised International Baccalaureate school, authorised to deliver the Middle Year Program (MYP) for Years 7-9. After becoming a fully authorised Primary Years Program School in 2022, this is the next step in our plan to transform education at Woodleigh and become a truly internationally-minded school that encourages students to inquire and to think critically and creatively. The IB values strongly align with the philosophy and culture of Woodleigh School and provide a framework through which we can work towards our vision of enabling every student to learn to thrive.
As part of our vision, we aim to move away from previously held models of learning where knowledge was something to be delivered by experts without critical evaluation or transfer and students are then assessed through their ability to accurately reproduce knowledge in timed tests. At Woodleigh we believe that knowledge is not absolute, is constructed over time, is democratic and interdisciplinary. We educate our students to inquire, research and question. Assessment should be varied and allow students to demonstrate their learning in different ways from research and be evaluated against criteria, therefore helping our students to become lifelong learners who are intrinsically motivated.
To be an authentic, honest and credible researcher requires schools to have procedures and practices that are transparent, fair and consistent in regard to academic honesty. This becomes even more relevant in a time when we see the rise of artificial intelligence and information is more accessible than ever before. Whilst some fear AI and the changes it will bring to society, educators need to look for opportunities about how we use AI to create deeper learning opportunities for students and efficiencies for staff.
At Woodleigh we are developing an Academic Honesty policy as part of our IB authorisation and surrounding this we aim to promote an understanding and practice of academic honesty with our students. The skills of understanding the quality of sources of information, knowing how to use these sources and demonstrating that understanding in an ongoing formative manner. Knowing how to acknowledge the work of others through citations and knowing how to continue citing work within text are all critical skills that support the inquiry cycle of learning at Woodleigh.
The MYP is a holistic framework that embeds the development of character and complex capabilities within the framework. As teachers we plan our learning around the development of skills, knowledge and understanding and we also plan for learning that includes the development of the IB learner profile. The profile aims to develop learners who are:
· Inquirers
· Knowledgeable
· Thinkers
· Communicators
· Principled
· Open-minded
· Caring
· Risk-Takers
· Balanced
· Reflective
When students learn about academic honesty they are also learning what it means to be a Principled Learner. According to the IB, Principled Learners act with honesty and integrity, and with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. They take responsibility for their actions and their consequences.
Academic Honesty also helps our students to develop their skills regarding their own self-management, communication and research. All critical skills for life and further education.
This is an exciting time for our school and also for our students as we move towards authorisation and enhance the learning experiences for our students. I look forward to sharing these and other standards and practices with our school community throughout the authorisation process and beyond.
So, why Nairobi?
During the first two weeks of Term 4, I was fortunate enough to travel to Nairobi, Kenya with two students and a member of staff, to the Round Square International Conference.
Round Square is an international network of 230 like-minded schools from across 50 countries. As a group of schools, we connect regularly in many different ways to share experiences, ideals and a common approach to the development of character for our students.
Round Square owes much to the heritage of Kurt Hahn, founder of the two original member schools, Schule Schloss Salem in Germany, with Prince Max of Baden, and Gordonstoun in Scotland. Both schools are committed to equipping youth for leadership and service in a democracy by helping them prepare for life despite hardships, dangers, and emotions of the moment. Many of you may remember Gordonstoun from the Netflix series, The Crown. Unfortunately, not a great experience for our current King.
In 1966, King Constantine of the Hellenes chaired a meeting of the first seven schools that would form the association, later named after the Round Square building at Gordonstoun, where the first conference took place in 1967. Since then, countless students have taken part in conferences, service projects and exchanges and continue to carry the spirit of Round Square with them.
Woodleigh has been a member of Round Square for many years and sends staff and students to the annual conference, wherever it may be hosted around the world. We also send staff and students to specific service projects and also to short term exchanges. Since the pandemic we have had a huge increase in the number of students attending short term exchanges and many students visiting Woodleigh. This year Mr Fraser will be attending a service project in Thailand as a supervising staff member. In previous years Ms Pitcher has also led a service project in Morocco.
As a school that is relatively sheltered from global perspectives and geographic diversity, the Round Square offers us the opportunity to form partnerships with international schools and students in a sustainable and authentic manner. The opportunities for our students to live and attend school overseas, attend conferences and work on service projects are invaluable and we greatly cherish the visiting students who attend Woodleigh as well.
This year Ms Pitcher, two senior students and I visited Kenya for nine days. As part of our visit, we managed to spend time with our partner schools, their students and their coordinators. We were also part of a larger conference comprising over 1500 students and 200 staff from 50 different countries. We were immersed in Kenyan culture, discussed the emergence of the new Africa, and participated in immersion days with a focus on service, democracy and adventure. The students also had the opportunity to stay with a Kenyan family from our host school, Brookhouse Runda Campus.
Each day was packed from 7am until 11pm with experiences, sights and sounds that were truly unique to Kenya, providing ample opportunity to meet new people and form stronger friendships with those we've met before.
For Woodleigh, these relationships are incredibly important in providing authentic international opportunities for our students to develop and understand international mindedness and global perspectives.
I would like to thank Mr Bolch, our Round Square Coordinator for organising our trip and also for the many exchanges he has organised and supported throughout this year. I also thank Kat Blick for her ongoing support of our International Program. Any students or families interested in international exchanges or the Round Square Program should contact Mr Bolch and have a discussion. Next year’s conference will be hosted in Bogota, Columbia. Once again if you are interested, have a chat with Mr Bolch.
DAVID BAKER
Principal
The Model United Nations Assembly
The 2023 Rotary Model United Nation Assembly.
Earlier this term, four Y11 students represented Woodleigh at the 2023 Rotary Model United Nations Assembly. There were two teams, one representing Belarus and the other Yemen. The four students, Ronan Coster and James Longley (Belarus) and Alastair Jones and Patrick Seymour (Yemen), had to research their allocated countries and then prepare arguments on four different resolutions for a day of United Nation-styled debates.
This is a valuable program and affords students the chance to see the world from a different perspective than Australia’s.
A long but very rewarding day.
MARNEY POPE
Teacher
Earlier this term Ronan Coster, Alastair (Al) Jones Patrick Seymour and myself (James) competed in the Rotary Club Model UN. Coming straight off the back of activities week camp, we were all tired but still looking forward to the event. In preparation, co-delegate, Ronan and I, researched everything about our allocated country Belarus, and the other co-delegates, Patrick and Al researched Yemen. With limited available information Ronan and I used actual Belarusian speeches from the real General Assembly. We wrote our speeches to mimic correct protocol as closely as we could to the actual Belorussia ones. Arguing for a country that holds such a different political view to Australia, was quite challenging to formulate arguments for, but it got significantly easier as we gained practice. My highlight of the day was presenting our speeches on the final resolution, ‘Social Media Regulation’. The entire assembly understood how the day operated and got into their country's characters, so the debates were very heated and well-planned. All in all, Model UN challenged us in a unique environment, which allowed us to develop our debating, and public speaking skills and self-confidence.
"Yemen is still tired" Al Jones (in relation to the war) was the favourite quote of the day!
James Longley, Y11.
Arriving at the MUNA conference for the first time was initially quite daunting, especially having to represent a small country like Yemen. Once Pat and I arrived at Nossal High, where the conference was held, we were brought to the reality that we had researched very little on Yemen, compared to others. So we prepared ourselves during the flag ceremony (it was in alphabetical order so we got comfortable) and placed our flag behind us.
The conference continued, as the different resolutions were brought out. Pat and I were challenged by some of these specific resolutions as many were not directly related to Yemen. For example, being ‘for or against’ Social Media changes and its access restrictions was not very relevant to our allocated country. Yemen is in a war so is more affected by humanitarian aid and not social media. Despite this, we managed to talk about it in our speech to the assembly.
Overall, Pat and I valued the experience and learnt a lot from the processes of the conference. It also challenged us in our public speaking skills.
Alastair Jones, Yr11
Annual Cambodia Night Fundraiser
Annual Cambodian Fundraiser
On 24th November, we will be holding our annual fundraiser for the Chumkriel Language School in Cambodia (Cambodia Night), featuring performances from the school’s numerous rock bands.
An important part of the fundraising evening is the raffle, and as a community let's come together and help. Donations to the raffle, big or small, contacts with businesses that might help, would be most appreciated.
If you think you might be able to contribute something, even a bottle of wine, candles, chocolates, vouchers or big ticket items, please email me, Cathy Holt at cholt@woodleigh.vic.edu.au.
There will be a box at Reception for donations - thankyou so much for anything that you might be able to offer.
Join us at Senior Campus on Friday, 24 November, for the Annual Cambodian Fundraiser and help raise important funds for Chumkriel Language School!
Bring along your friends and family to a night of live music performed by Woodleigh students!
Be entertained by TOP STUDENT BANDS and, most importantly, help raise funds for Chumkriel Language School in Kampot, Cambodia.
Tickets are just $15 for adults and $12.50 for students, while performers come for free!
We'll have soft drinks and snacks on sale, the barbie will be hotting up sausages and veggie delights to keep you from getting too hungry, and we look forward to seeing you in the Senior Campus Hall from 5.30pm for a 6pm start.
CATHY HOLT
Music Teacher & ECEG Peer Tutoring Coordinator
a perfect encapsulation of determination
A huge congratulations to Matheus Baldwin of Y8, he and his team represented Victoria in the U15 National Ice Hockey championships - and sing it from they rooftops - they won!
What a fantastic opportunity and experience for him! A perfect encapsulation of his determination and strong teamwork skills (and, of course, his aptitude for hockey!).
Well done Matheus and the whole team.
Australian Maths Competition
During Term 3 of this year, about 100 of Woodleigh’s finest maths students participated in the Australian Maths Competition – a very challenging task attempted by thousands of students from across the country—a big congratulations to all involved.
Particular mention goes to the following students who achieved High Distinctions, placing them in the top 3% of participants in their year level and region:
Y7: Rufus Griffiths, Lachlan Palmer, Isaac Russo
Y9: Hywel Matthews
Special recognition also goes to the following students who were awarded a Distinction Certificate placing them in the top 20% of participants in their year level and region:
Y7: Claudia Dorward, Charlie Hosking, Charles Kemp, Asher Nairn, Cooper Rix, Connor Schmidt, Ethan Waite
Y8: Henry Brown, Kobi Chadwick, Thomas Gallop, Ranita Marantelli, Hamish McKellar, Alyssa Nguyen-Brown, Hudson Peers, Andrew Stroessenreuther, Harvey Whinney
Y10: Miller Virtanen
CAM MACINDOE
Maths Learning Area Leader
Peninsula VET Association Awards
Woodleigh Students win VET achievement awards
This year, four of our students have been recognised by their trainers for outstanding achievement and excellence. These students participate in classes that include students from all over the peninsula and have stood out for their abilities and determination. We are very proud to announce the following awards:
- Shayla Churchill – Outstanding achievement and excellence in Applied Fashion and Technology
- James Stuart - Outstanding achievement and excellence in Applied Fashion and Technology
- Jake Aronleigh - Outstanding achievement and excellence in Information Technology
- Magnus Murray - Outstanding achievement and excellence in Construction Pathways
Congratulations to all recipients. We look forward to you applying your vocational skills in your careers beyond Woodleigh.
Far Reaching Goals: Indonesian
Term 4 in Indonesia marks the occasion of the Pesta Indonesia (festival) at both of our junior campuses. During these festivities, our Year 9 and some Year 8 Indonesian students take on the role of educators, taking lessons throughout the day – it's students teaching students!
At Penbank, the festival will take place on Tuesday 31 October, and at Minimbah, it will be Wednesday 22nd of November. To enhance the cultural experience, an Indonesian caterer will be present on these days, offering authentic lunches and sweet cakes for our students to purchase.
Penbank’s Colour Run fundraiser earlier in the year successfully raised over $22,000 for the Melbourne Zoo Orangutan program. An update from the Zoo detailing how these funds are being utilised to enrich the lives of the three resident Orangutans is attached here.
Looking ahead, the SC Indonesian Study Tour runs during Broadening Horizons, from 3-16 December, 2024. This program will involve 18 students from Years 10 to 12, and 5 staff members. To support the tour and our in-country service program, Peduli Alam (Caring for the Environment), we organized a fundraising BBQ event in Term 3 on the 14th of September. The event proved highly successful, raising just over $500. This money will be used to purchase reusable stainless steel drink bottles and school stationary supply kits.
Peduli Alam is an organization that collaborates with local villages in Amed, Northeast Bali. They actively encourage primary students to collect small single-use plastics, which are then repurposed into shopping bags and sold. This initiative plays a crucial role in preventing these plastics from ending up in our waterways. During the study tour, our SC students will spend five days working alongside Peduli Alam, constructing recycling bins within the communities to store the plastics. Additionally, they will be involved in beach clean-up activities with another group called 'Trash Heroes.' Images of these efforts are attached for your reference.
Finally, during Broadening Horizons week, four Year 11 French students, accompanied by two staff members, will embark on a journey to Lyon, France. These students are part of our student exchange program and will spend six weeks with their host families, including experiencing a European Christmas. It promises to be an enriching and culturally immersive experience for them.
Indonesian: The Black Pearl Network series
Some of our Y7 Indonesian students held a zoom session and their counterparts in West Papua, Indonesia.
Student Reflection
On the 24th of October 2023, a few students from Pak Eddy and Bu Prue’s Year 7 Indonesian classes met with a group of students in West Papua and held the first meeting in The Black Pearl Network series. The Black Pearl Network is an organisation that provides English education to underprivileged students in West Papua, these skills can get them many new opportunities and success. We, the Woodleigh students, used this opportunity to practise our Indonesian in real-life situations as well as help the West Papua students to practise their English. We played a selection of games and practised our vocab, and everyone had a blast! When it was finally time to say goodbye, we ended the call with newfound knowledge, ready for the second run!
By Ella Sargeant
During the first two weeks of Term 4, I was fortunate enough to travel to Nairobi, Kenya with two students and a member of staff, to the Round Square International Conference.
Round Square is an international network of 230 like-minded schools from across 50 countries. As a group of schools, we connect regularly in many different ways to share experiences, ideals and a common approach to the development of character for our students.
Round Square owes much to the heritage of Kurt Hahn, founder of the two original member schools, Schule Schloss Salem in Germany, with Prince Max of Baden, and Gordonstoun in Scotland. Both schools are committed to equipping youth for leadership and service in a democracy by helping them prepare for life despite hardships, dangers, and emotions of the moment. Many of you may remember Gordonstoun from the Netflix series, The Crown. Unfortunately, not a great experience for our current King.
In 1966, King Constantine of the Hellenes chaired a meeting of the first seven schools that would form the association, later named after the Round Square building at Gordonstoun, where the first conference took place in 1967. Since then, countless students have taken part in conferences, service projects and exchanges and continue to carry the spirit of Round Square with them.
Woodleigh has been a member of Round Square for many years and sends staff and students to the annual conference, wherever it may be hosted around the world. We also send staff and students to specific service projects and also to short term exchanges. Since the pandemic we have had a huge increase in the number of students attending short term exchanges and many students visiting Woodleigh. This year Mr Fraser will be attending a service project in Thailand as a supervising staff member. In previous years Ms Pitcher has also led a service project in Morocco.
As a school that is relatively sheltered from global perspectives and geographic diversity, the Round Square offers us the opportunity to form partnerships with international schools and students in a sustainable and authentic manner. The opportunities for our students to live and attend school overseas, attend conferences and work on service projects are invaluable and we greatly cherish the visiting students who attend Woodleigh as well.
This year Ms Pitcher, two senior students and I visited Kenya for nine days. As part of our visit, we managed to spend time with our partner schools, their students and their coordinators. We were also part of a larger conference comprising over 1500 students and 200 staff from 50 different countries. We were immersed in Kenyan culture, discussed the emergence of the new Africa, and participated in immersion days with a focus on service, democracy and adventure. The students also had the opportunity to stay with a Kenyan family from our host school, Brookhouse Runda Campus.
Each day was packed from 7am until 11pm with experiences, sights and sounds that were truly unique to Kenya, providing ample opportunity to meet new people and form stronger friendships with those we've met before.
For Woodleigh, these relationships are incredibly important in providing authentic international opportunities for our students to develop and understand international mindedness and global perspectives.
I would like to thank Mr Bolch, our Round Square Coordinator for organising our trip and also for the many exchanges he has organised and supported throughout this year. I also thank Kat Blick for her ongoing support of our International Program. Any students or families interested in international exchanges or the Round Square Program should contact Mr Bolch and have a discussion. Next year’s conference will be hosted in Bogota, Columbia. Once again if you are interested, have a chat with Mr Bolch.
DAVID BAKER
Principal
The 2023 Rotary Model United Nation Assembly.
Earlier this term, four Y11 students represented Woodleigh at the 2023 Rotary Model United Nations Assembly. There were two teams, one representing Belarus and the other Yemen. The four students, Ronan Coster and James Longley (Belarus) and Alastair Jones and Patrick Seymour (Yemen), had to research their allocated countries and then prepare arguments on four different resolutions for a day of United Nation-styled debates.
This is a valuable program and affords students the chance to see the world from a different perspective than Australia’s.
A long but very rewarding day.
MARNEY POPE
Teacher
Earlier this term Ronan Coster, Alastair (Al) Jones Patrick Seymour and myself (James) competed in the Rotary Club Model UN. Coming straight off the back of activities week camp, we were all tired but still looking forward to the event. In preparation, co-delegate, Ronan and I, researched everything about our allocated country Belarus, and the other co-delegates, Patrick and Al researched Yemen. With limited available information Ronan and I used actual Belarusian speeches from the real General Assembly. We wrote our speeches to mimic correct protocol as closely as we could to the actual Belorussia ones. Arguing for a country that holds such a different political view to Australia, was quite challenging to formulate arguments for, but it got significantly easier as we gained practice. My highlight of the day was presenting our speeches on the final resolution, ‘Social Media Regulation’. The entire assembly understood how the day operated and got into their country's characters, so the debates were very heated and well-planned. All in all, Model UN challenged us in a unique environment, which allowed us to develop our debating, and public speaking skills and self-confidence.
"Yemen is still tired" Al Jones (in relation to the war) was the favourite quote of the day!
James Longley, Y11.
Arriving at the MUNA conference for the first time was initially quite daunting, especially having to represent a small country like Yemen. Once Pat and I arrived at Nossal High, where the conference was held, we were brought to the reality that we had researched very little on Yemen, compared to others. So we prepared ourselves during the flag ceremony (it was in alphabetical order so we got comfortable) and placed our flag behind us.
The conference continued, as the different resolutions were brought out. Pat and I were challenged by some of these specific resolutions as many were not directly related to Yemen. For example, being ‘for or against’ Social Media changes and its access restrictions was not very relevant to our allocated country. Yemen is in a war so is more affected by humanitarian aid and not social media. Despite this, we managed to talk about it in our speech to the assembly.
Overall, Pat and I valued the experience and learnt a lot from the processes of the conference. It also challenged us in our public speaking skills.
Alastair Jones, Yr11
Annual Cambodian Fundraiser
On 24th November, we will be holding our annual fundraiser for the Chumkriel Language School in Cambodia (Cambodia Night), featuring performances from the school’s numerous rock bands.
An important part of the fundraising evening is the raffle, and as a community let's come together and help. Donations to the raffle, big or small, contacts with businesses that might help, would be most appreciated.
If you think you might be able to contribute something, even a bottle of wine, candles, chocolates, vouchers or big ticket items, please email me, Cathy Holt at cholt@woodleigh.vic.edu.au.
There will be a box at Reception for donations - thankyou so much for anything that you might be able to offer.
Join us at Senior Campus on Friday, 24 November, for the Annual Cambodian Fundraiser and help raise important funds for Chumkriel Language School!
Bring along your friends and family to a night of live music performed by Woodleigh students!
Be entertained by TOP STUDENT BANDS and, most importantly, help raise funds for Chumkriel Language School in Kampot, Cambodia.
Tickets are just $15 for adults and $12.50 for students, while performers come for free!
We'll have soft drinks and snacks on sale, the barbie will be hotting up sausages and veggie delights to keep you from getting too hungry, and we look forward to seeing you in the Senior Campus Hall from 5.30pm for a 6pm start.
CATHY HOLT
Music Teacher & ECEG Peer Tutoring Coordinator
A huge congratulations to Matheus Baldwin of Y8, he and his team represented Victoria in the U15 National Ice Hockey championships - and sing it from they rooftops - they won!
What a fantastic opportunity and experience for him! A perfect encapsulation of his determination and strong teamwork skills (and, of course, his aptitude for hockey!).
Well done Matheus and the whole team.
During Term 3 of this year, about 100 of Woodleigh’s finest maths students participated in the Australian Maths Competition – a very challenging task attempted by thousands of students from across the country—a big congratulations to all involved.
Particular mention goes to the following students who achieved High Distinctions, placing them in the top 3% of participants in their year level and region:
Y7: Rufus Griffiths, Lachlan Palmer, Isaac Russo
Y9: Hywel Matthews
Special recognition also goes to the following students who were awarded a Distinction Certificate placing them in the top 20% of participants in their year level and region:
Y7: Claudia Dorward, Charlie Hosking, Charles Kemp, Asher Nairn, Cooper Rix, Connor Schmidt, Ethan Waite
Y8: Henry Brown, Kobi Chadwick, Thomas Gallop, Ranita Marantelli, Hamish McKellar, Alyssa Nguyen-Brown, Hudson Peers, Andrew Stroessenreuther, Harvey Whinney
Y10: Miller Virtanen
CAM MACINDOE
Maths Learning Area Leader
Woodleigh Students win VET achievement awards
This year, four of our students have been recognised by their trainers for outstanding achievement and excellence. These students participate in classes that include students from all over the peninsula and have stood out for their abilities and determination. We are very proud to announce the following awards:
- Shayla Churchill – Outstanding achievement and excellence in Applied Fashion and Technology
- James Stuart - Outstanding achievement and excellence in Applied Fashion and Technology
- Jake Aronleigh - Outstanding achievement and excellence in Information Technology
- Magnus Murray - Outstanding achievement and excellence in Construction Pathways
Congratulations to all recipients. We look forward to you applying your vocational skills in your careers beyond Woodleigh.
Term 4 in Indonesia marks the occasion of the Pesta Indonesia (festival) at both of our junior campuses. During these festivities, our Year 9 and some Year 8 Indonesian students take on the role of educators, taking lessons throughout the day – it's students teaching students!
At Penbank, the festival will take place on Tuesday 31 October, and at Minimbah, it will be Wednesday 22nd of November. To enhance the cultural experience, an Indonesian caterer will be present on these days, offering authentic lunches and sweet cakes for our students to purchase.
Penbank’s Colour Run fundraiser earlier in the year successfully raised over $22,000 for the Melbourne Zoo Orangutan program. An update from the Zoo detailing how these funds are being utilised to enrich the lives of the three resident Orangutans is attached here.
Looking ahead, the SC Indonesian Study Tour runs during Broadening Horizons, from 3-16 December, 2024. This program will involve 18 students from Years 10 to 12, and 5 staff members. To support the tour and our in-country service program, Peduli Alam (Caring for the Environment), we organized a fundraising BBQ event in Term 3 on the 14th of September. The event proved highly successful, raising just over $500. This money will be used to purchase reusable stainless steel drink bottles and school stationary supply kits.
Peduli Alam is an organization that collaborates with local villages in Amed, Northeast Bali. They actively encourage primary students to collect small single-use plastics, which are then repurposed into shopping bags and sold. This initiative plays a crucial role in preventing these plastics from ending up in our waterways. During the study tour, our SC students will spend five days working alongside Peduli Alam, constructing recycling bins within the communities to store the plastics. Additionally, they will be involved in beach clean-up activities with another group called 'Trash Heroes.' Images of these efforts are attached for your reference.
Finally, during Broadening Horizons week, four Year 11 French students, accompanied by two staff members, will embark on a journey to Lyon, France. These students are part of our student exchange program and will spend six weeks with their host families, including experiencing a European Christmas. It promises to be an enriching and culturally immersive experience for them.
Some of our Y7 Indonesian students held a zoom session and their counterparts in West Papua, Indonesia.
Student Reflection
On the 24th of October 2023, a few students from Pak Eddy and Bu Prue’s Year 7 Indonesian classes met with a group of students in West Papua and held the first meeting in The Black Pearl Network series. The Black Pearl Network is an organisation that provides English education to underprivileged students in West Papua, these skills can get them many new opportunities and success. We, the Woodleigh students, used this opportunity to practise our Indonesian in real-life situations as well as help the West Papua students to practise their English. We played a selection of games and practised our vocab, and everyone had a blast! When it was finally time to say goodbye, we ended the call with newfound knowledge, ready for the second run!
By Ella Sargeant