Monday, October 15, 2007

An auspicious visit

On Thursday September, Melville Senior High School was honoured to welcome the Mayor of Surabaya, Bapak Bambang DH, on visit with a delegation from members of the Indonesian government and representatives from the Perth Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia. The aim of Bapak Bambang DH’s visit was to meet with staff and students who hosted the 10 participants of the Surabaya Study Tour earlier in August, to observe the school and its facilities and enquire about the Western Australian education system.

School Principal, Mr John Colgan, led the delegation on a tour around the school and held discussions with International students from Indonesia, noting the similarities, as well as, differences between schools and the education system in Indonesia and Australia. Gifts were exchanged and both parties expressed hopes and commitments to foster the sister city relationship between Surabaya and Perth through the field of education by continuing strong personal and professional relationships.

Atas nama guru-guru dan murid-murid di Melville Senior High School, saya mau mengucapkan banyak terima kasih atas kunjungan Bapak Bambang DH yang terhormat. Kami menghargai perhatian beliau terhadap hal-hal pendidikan dan hubungan antara dua negara tetangga. Kami semua, mengucapkan selamat Idul Fitri.

Mohon maaf, lahir dan batin.

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