NEWS January 2010

Dear Friends & Supporters
              Selamat Tahun Baru! Happy New Year! We welcome the new year with joy and an open mind about the exciting adventures and possibilities this year holds for us all!
              Miss Jen returned from her visit to Sumatra with Mr Ben; they had a great time exploring this beautiful country!
              Visit from Bapak Ronny and his wife – Jakarta Hidden Tours – one of our new projects, Bogor Hidden Tours…
              Said goodbye to 4 students to go to IGTC, keep struggle and good luck!….
              Ibu Gesine visited… had tutors dinner together, expanded into downstairs also – many new rooms, new paints, extra kitchen, exciting…
              Global Knowledge Competition Week – different categories: cooking, maths, literature, science, countries, computers, sewing. On Friday the 4 teams competed against each other. The winning team in the morning was The Clorophyl, and the winning team in the afternoon was The Air.
              Futsal competition starting beginning of Feb - invited local NGOs and school in our network – 16 teams in total, great opportunity for YCM to strengthen those relationships, practice skills with healthy competition and have a little fun!
              We continue to learn so much – all of us, including the tutors! Sometimes the students inspire us and renew our energy too; for this we are so grateful. As we look ahead to this new year, we are keen to grow and learn and improve in every way together. As each month passes we are so happy to be here and be a part of our students’ lives!

Warmest Regards,
written by Jen and Putu