
The students on the balcony show their enthusiasm to see the guests. We planned not to disturb the other classes for the Welcoming Ceremony, but the noise from the sound of the gamelan music could not keep them in their classes. The Guests from Australia, however, are new for us.

Ms. Elmi and Ms. Jones were accompanied by Mr. Affan and the students from OSIS, along the way to the school lobby. I thought that the time for ceremonies was over, because we recently had the same ceremony for Mr. Dedi Rafidi's arrival to this school in December 2008 but once again we have had a Welcoming Ceremony for our special guests.




Right in front of the lobby, they stood for almost half an hour. The saman dancers greeted them with their fantastic motions. Saman is a dance from Aceh, it is also an after school activity for our students, who love this dance. This dance group is becoming more and more popular in our school.

A warm hand shake from Mr. Ullis, who is a social worker. He is a guest teacher for English in our school. He comes from Switzerland and has lived in Ciputat for 5 years, and not too far from the school. He joined us to welcome Ms. Elmi and Ms. Jones. As can be seen in the picture, he likes batik very much, and he is also wearing a peci on his head.

This Picture was taken in the Principal's room. From Left: Mr. Hidayat, Mr. Hamdari, Mr. Ullis (English teachers), Ms. Elmi, the Principal Mr. Dedi Rafidi, Ms. Jones and Mr. Affan.

Ms. Elmi in the class, accompanied by Ms. Dardanela (English teacher) is introducing herself to the students. The students were very curious, but more nervous about speaking in English. Fortunately, Ms. Elmi is a teacher of Bahasa Indonesia, and she is very good in this subject.

Ms. Jones is showing something about design in the magazine to Ms. Dardanela. They were in the same room with the other teachers who were talking about the friendship between Weeroona and SMA Negeri 2 Ciputat.

Shaking hands after the exchange of the MOU and Ms. Elmi giving Mr. Dedi Rafidi a souvenir from Weeroona.
Good Pak Yudha, I enjoy your reporting. I feel your etnusiasm as well as the whole school. This is really a good start for the school to establish link and cooperation. Please always remind all people to follow up this event. It is worth to make a comprehensive action plan. Bravo SMA Negeri 2 Ciputat and Weeroona College!
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I would like to congratulate Pak Yudha on his excellent Photoshop skills in creating the welcoming banner.
ReplyDeleteYes it made me laugh! I have never seen my head so big before!
Thanks Pak Yudha.
you're welcome, Andy. I'll many chances to say "g'day mate" to you and I'm waiting for your own Blog which consists your artworks. I'd be glad to join to it.
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