Experiences in culture FOOTY, FAUNA AND FARMS GIVE STUDENTS

SOUTH Sulawese is known for growing corn, sweet potatoes, green beans, peanuts, and soybeans.

The Indonesian province is surrounded by seas where tuna and snapper are fished while on land nickel, gold, magnesium, iron, granite, lead, and stone products are mined.

And it’s where students from Celebes Global School, in the southern region of the province, left earlier this month for a fortnight of cultural interaction with families and students from Pyramid Hill College and St Patrick’s Primary School. For the school, it was fulfilling an experience cut short last October when the flood emergency interrupted a visit to Pyramid Hill and students were taken to Bendigo as the region’s roads were blocked and schools closed.

Their gratitude are being able to return was shown during a final assembly at Pyramid Hill College last Friday.

a fauna park at Kyabram, spending time in Bendigo and picking up the skills of Australian Rules football, the nine students from Celebes Global School entertained with traditional music and dance of Indonesia.

Teachers and students also spoke of their experiences during the fortnight in a country very different to their homeland.

Teacher Riri Syarifuddi said Australia was a popular country for overseas study with Indonesian students.

“And why Pyramid Hill? Because Pyramid is one of the schools teaching Indonesian language,” said Riri.

“We are always looking for a quiet place for our students to study not in the city so they can really know about culture and the people who are living there.

“And of course I have new experience living here. I can feel living in the farm. I know how the people live here.”

School were equally taken with the welcome and opportunities for discovery during their two weeks in Pyramid Hill.

“Pyramid Hill is such a really good town for us to learn about the Australian culture and develop our English skills,” one said.

“Our school’s main program needs us to learn about the culture across the country and we need to develop our English skills. So this town really helps us to learn!”

Lulu said spending a fortnight in Pyramid Hill had been nice.

“It’s such a lovely experience to live here. Never thought that I would be feel at home here,” said Lulu.

“All the people are kind and friendly Never thought that I would be feel at home here! Two weeks is not enough for me, i need more longer time to stay here.”

Teacher Makmum Ashari said the partnership between Celebes Global School and Pyramid Hill College had meant meaningful relationships between the two schools could be formed during the visits. “Pyramid Hill is very important for this trip because there is Pyramid Hill College which has been the best partner for our school,” said Makmum.

“Intercultural learning at Pyramid Hill college is very good because students experience first hand in a comfortable and fun learning environment.

“Students can exchange experiences and develop their respective languages they learn.

“Celebes Global School students can develop English and Pyramid Hill College students can develop Indonesian.

“Pyramid Hill provides meaningful experiences for students and teachers from Indonesia.

“We can learn a lot at Pyramid Hill such as teaching and learning culture, timely culture, and future-oriented curriculum.

“As a teacher, I really like living in Pyramid Hill because all the people there are very kind and welcoming.”

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The Chairman, Board, Management, members of CFA North West Region and District 20 regret the passing of their colleague and offer their deepest sympathy to his family.

ISAAC, Keith

The Chairman, Board, Management, members of CFA North West Region and District 20 regret the passing of their colleague and offer their deepest sympathy to his family. F une RA l notice

A Funeral Service for Mrs Nola Jean Newstead will be held at the Tyndale Uniting Church, Pyramid Hill on Tuesday 22nd August commencing at 11.00 AM.

Followed by burial at the Pyramid Hill Cemetery.

To view service via livestream go to: www.adamsfunerals.com.au

2024 Australia Day Awards

Loddon Shire Council 2024 Australia

Day Awards nominations are now open. These awards acknowledge outstanding individuals and community groups within the Loddon Shire in the following categories:

 Citizen of the Year

 Young Citizen of the Year

 Community Group/Event of the Year

Council is also now receiving Community Service Award nominations for each of the ve Council wards.

Nomination forms for each category, including important information regarding award eligibility and criteria, and the selection process are available on Council’s website, www.loddon.vic.gov.au.

Alternatively, email a request for further information to australiaday@loddon.vic.gov.au.

Nominations for all awards close on Friday 20 October 2023.

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The Kooyoora Women's Network Dinner

When- Wednesday 13th September 6:00 pm - 6:15 pm arrival

Kimberly will be speaking at 6:30 pm

Where- The Bridgewater Hotel

Our guest speaker is Kimberly Van Bergen from Ambulance Victoria delivering ‘Call, push, shock ’ a demonstration on how to use a difibulator.

Careers at Loddon

Loddon Shire Council is seeking applications for the following positions from highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic and outcome focused individuals who want to make a di erence and help shape our future.

Rural Councils Corporate Collaboration

(RCCC) Project - IT Business Analyst

 Full-time, xed term position

 Can be based in Wedderburn, Horsham or Nhill

 Band 7 - $105,770 per annum plus employer superannuation

Applications for the position above will close on Monday 21 August 2023 at 9am..

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 Part-time, permanent position

Pyramid Hill

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 Based at the Loddon Information Centre

 Band 3 (Special Engagement)

Applications for the position above will close on Monday 28 August 2023 at 5pm.

Customer Service O cer - ref.J/229

 Full-time, permanent position

 Based at our Wedderburn O ce Band 4 - $64,566.32 per annum plus employer superannuation

Applications for the position above will close on Monday 21 August 2023 at 5pm. For further information, including a detailed position description and details on how to apply, please visit Council’s website www.loddon.vic.gov.au or contact Council’s Organisation Development Unit on (03) 5494 1200.

Lineworker Apprenticeship

BASED OUT OF OUR CHARLTON DEPOT Central Power P/L is a family-owned business (approx. 40 employees) managing the powerlines in regional Victoria for the last 23 years. Our main office is based in Maryborough but we have depots in Ararat and Charlton. We are looking to put on an apprentice for 2023 to become a Distribution Lineworker.

Suitable candidates must; z Be in good physical health z Be disciplined and self-motivated z Enjoy physical hands-on and outdoor work z Have driving licence (minimum car) z Not be afraid of heights!

Apply via Cover Letter and CV via email mro@ centralpowervic.com.au