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Kang Guru Connection Bulletin July - September 2007
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News from KGRE

KGRE Welcomes Maggie Brady


Hello Club members. I’d like to introduce myself. My name’s Maggie. I’m Australian and have spent the last 9 years teaching English in Indonesia. I am really pleased to have joined the team here at KGRE. I’ll be working with the KGRE Connection clubs until Christmas as Cheryl has gone back to Australia to teach Indonesian. I’m looking forward to reading about all your recent club activities and perhaps meeting some of you over the next few months. You can write me a letter or email me at kgcc@ialf.edu

KGRE’s Visit to Sumatra - May

Sue went to Sumatra in May to present KGRE Teacher Workshops to teachers and to meet with students in Sumatra. Sue visited Matauli near Sibolga, Laguboti near Lake Toba and Medan. Here are some excerpts from Sue’s travel report for KGRE - check her full report on the KGRE website NOW!

Medan English Speaking Club

‘This club at Pesantren Raudatul Hasanah often has ‘English’ days where all the students speak English and conduct all their activities in English. I saw photographs and posters of recent English drama events held by the students.’

SMAN1, Matauli Pandan

This used to be both an active club and a KGCC member but after some difficulties, they closed. They are currently planning to rejoin the KGCC network. We hope they do!
‘There were lots of questions from both students and teachers and no-one was worried about making mistakes. It was amazing. Some maths, physics and science teachers were there too asking for tips on how to teach their subjects in English.’

  

Selamat Jalan Cheryl


Cheryl is returning to Australia after 3 years in Indonesia. Before working with KGRE, Cheryl worked with teachers in a Pondok Pesantren in East Java for 18 months. Cheryl has a message for you all.

‘It’s been a great experience working at KGRE. The best part was meeting such enthusiastic teachers, students and KGCC members.

Special thanks to the club leaders and members in Bali, East Java and Lombok who made me so welcome during my visits and gave such positive feedback about the things I’ve done in my time here. I hope that you continue to participate actively in KGCC and, of course, continue to have fun with English.
Also thanks to the great team here at KGRE. I look forward to seeing you all again during my school holidays next year.’

DEL English Club, Laguboti


‘The club members were very lively and had prepared a program of events for the KGRE visit. There was a DEL rap, a chant, some songs in Indonesian and English, plus lots of questions and of course some KGRE games.’

‘Phew, another successful KGRE trip. I met a lot of lovely teachers and students, radio presenters, club members, drivers, hotel staff and ordinary people. I hope one day I can return and meet them again and maybe explore new areas of Sumatra.’


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In This Issue

News from KGRE

KGRE Welcomes Maggie Brady
KGRE’s Visit to Sumatra - May
Medan English Speaking Club
SMAN1, Matauli Pandan
Selamat Jalan Cheryl
DEL English Club, Laguboti

Clubs of the Month

English Conversation Club of YPRU KGCC #014
Pasarwajo Speed English Club KGCC #037
Riena’s English Club in Bojonegoro, East Java - KGCC #072
Randu’s Chatting Club in Ungaran, East Java - KGCC #081

Message from Maggie

Email Addresses
KGCC Network Email Group - have you joined yet?

CARS

KGCC Sticker Design Competition

Language Activity

KGRE Radio Highlights for July - August 2007