indonesian_open FW: [asia-ednet] Tsunami details on education

[Wittman, Leonie]

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An update on the impact of the tsunami on education in northern Sumatra.
The figures show a dramatic increase on the figures in the latest Berita
Bahasa. The information was supplied by John Davenport.

The update is timely for teachers in NSW during Tsunami Awareness Week
(14-18 Feb)

Leonie

 

Leonie Wittman

R/Senior Curriculum Adviser

 

Languages Unit

Curriculum K-12 Directorate

3a Smalls Rd

Ryde NSW 2112

 

Tel:9886 7681

Fax: 9886 7160

Email: leonie.wittman at det.nsw.edu.au

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From: John Davenport [mailto:jdavenport at homemail.com.au] 
Sent: Monday, 14 February 2005 12:10 PM
To: Asia EdNet
Subject: [asia-ednet] Tsunami details on education

 

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Asia EdNet Discussion Group 
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The following are some details about education in North Sumatra after
the tsunami:

 

The most recent statistics recorded by the National Department of
Education in Indonesia show that more than 3,000 teachers lost their
lives. Authorities estimate that about 60,000 students lost their lives
in the disaster. There were 914 primary schools, 155 junior high
schools, 67 senior high schools and 15 vocational education institutions
destroyed in the earthquake and tsunami. About 50% of schools were
destroyed. In Indonesia, 243,530 people are listed as dead or missing
presumed dead.

 

At this stage with about 50% of school buildings still useable, the
Indonesian Government has set up emergency classrooms by installing
2,000 tents. They have also brought about 3,000 new teachers into the
area. Students were given counselling before commencing their studies.

 

Obviously massive funding is needed for rebuilding schools and providing
equipment for teachers and students to use and for students to replace
clothing and books lost in the disaster. The Embassy of Indonesia in
Canberra has set up the "Indonesia Tsunami Relief fund". Donations to
this general fund may be deposited in the special Commonwealth Bank of
Australia Account set up for the purpose. The account number is 062900
10405448.

 

Teachers and students who would like their fund raising money to go
directly to schools in Sumatra should send their donation cheques to:

 

Tsunami Relief Education Donations

C/- Mr W Yudhi

Education and Culture Attache

Embassy of Indonesia

8 Darwin Avenue

Yarralumla ACT 2600

 

Donation cheques should be made out to the Embassy of Indonesia. This
money will be sent directly to the Education Department in Jakarta and
then specifically used to assist schools in the tsunamai distaster
areas.

 

Many thanks.

 

John Davenport

Education Officer

Embassy of Indonesia, Canberra

Ph. (02) 6250 8623

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