Dear Friend,



Letter Writing

There are two simple ways by which students from Geelong can communicate with the students of Viqueque. These letters can easily be taken in luggage and distributed to the schools.

Secondary Year 9

Clonard

The students (70) used “Clonard” postcards. Some of the girls had a small photo of themselves attached to the postcard. These cards were given to Year 9 English class students who were able to read them. They were able to learn some new words. The cards were given to each of the students. Other post cards e.g Geelong scenes could be used.

Bondia, my name is Hayley C. I am from Geelong and go to Clonard College. I enjoy going to school and learning. I also enjoy playing sport and listening to music. I live with my mum, dad and 3 sisters. I also have 2 small dogs named patch and Effie. I also have a bird named Buddy. I hope you are having a good day and hope to hear from you soon. Hayley xo

Bondia, my name is Stephanie. I live with my two brothers and parents. I like to play netball, basketball and go swimming. I have a cat called Gypsy. My favorite subject is ceramics. I am making a pot. I love to play the piano and sing. I want to be a vet when I am older. I like to eat chocolate. Have a great day! Seph xo xo

Primary Year 6

St Ignatius

The Viqueque students in primary schools cannot speak/read English. The St Ignatius students (20) typed their personal details in Tetum on a word document. In some cases the English version followed each sentence. They added some simple photos, eg. Pet, themselves, brother, friend etc. The letters A4 were laminated. A couple were read to the class and then attached to the walls of the classroom so the students could read them. There are very few posters and pictures in the classroom, thus the letters add some colour.

Dear Friend. How are you?

Maluk kolega. Diak ka lae?

My name is …….

Hau nia naran ………..

I am 13 years old.

Hau nia tinan iha sanulu resin tolu.

I live in Drysdale, near Geelong.

Hau hosi Drysdale, nebe besik Geelong.

I go to school.

Hau ba eskola.

My school is called Christian College Bellarine near Geelong.

Hau nia eskola nia naran Christian College Bellarine, besik Geelong.

I have a family. I have a mum (and dad) and 1 brother and 1 sister.

Hau iha familia. Hau iha aman (ho inan) ho maun alin rua ho bin alin ida.

Do you have a family?

Ita iha familia?

We have a pet. It is a dog. Its name is Fido.

Ami iha animal uma nian. Nia asu. Ita nia naran Fido.

Do you have pets?

Ita iha animo uma nian?

I like to play chess/Australian football/basketball/netball. I play in a team on Saturdays.

Hau gosta xadres/joga bola/joga basket/joga netbola. Hau halimar iha ekipa joga bola sabadu.

I learn ballet/dance and singing.

Hau aprende dansa ho kantata.

I like to watch television.

Hau gosta hare televisaun.

I like to ride a horse/bicycle/motor bike.

Hau gosta sa’e kuda/bisikleta/motor.

I like to surf.

Hau gosta tasi-been.

I like to swim.

Hau gosta nani.

I like to run.

Hau gosta halai.

I go to church on Sunday.

Hau ba igreja iha domingu.

I am learning about East Timor at my school.

Hau aprende konaba Timor Leste iha hau nia eskola

Don’t forget to write!

Labele haluhan atu hakerek!

Best wishes, from your friend, ……..

Chao, ita nia kolega ……..

1 = ida

2 = rua

3 = tolu

4 = hat

5 = lima

6 = nen

7 = hitu

8 = ualu

9 = sia

10 = sanulu

11 = sanulu resin ida

12 = sanlu resin rua

13 = sanulu resin tolu

14 = sanulu resin hat

15 = sanulu resin lima

16 = sanulu resin nen

17 = sunulu resin hitu

18 = sanulu resin ualu

19 = snaulu resin sia

20 = rua nulu

Dear Friends. How are you?

Maluk kolega. Diak ka lae?

My name is Amy Edser

Hau nia naran Amy Edser

I am 13 years old.

Hau nia tinan iha sanulu resin tolu.

I live in Drysdale, near Geelong.

Hau hosi Drysdale, nebe besik Geelong.

I go to school.

Hau ba eskola.

My school is called St Ignatius College Drysdale.

Hau nia eskola naran St Ignatius College Drysdale.

I have a family. I have a mum and 1 sister

Hau iha familia. Hau iha aman ho bin alin ida

Do you have a family?

Ita iha familia.

We have a pet. It is a cat. Its name is Maisy.

Ami iha animal uma nian. Nia buma. Its nia naran Maisy.

Do you have pets?

Ita iha uma nian?

I like to watch television.

Hau gosta hare television.

I am learning about East Timor at my school.

Hau aprende konaba Timor Leste iha hau nia eskola

Don’t forget to write!

Labele haluhan atu hakerek!

Best wishes, from your friend, Amy Edser

Chao, Ita nia kolega Amy Edser

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Pet

Busa

Best Friend

Belu

Amy

Sister

Bin

School

Eskola

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