Ms. Vana Ford

Organised by Byabarra Public School principal Vana Ford, the guests at the opening included the Indonesian Consul General, Sudaryomo Hartosudarmo and his wife.

Ms Ford said the opening was successful largely due to a hard-working group of supporters.

"The first part of Inodnesia in the Bush has been a great success for the students, staff and school communities from 10 local schools," Ms Ford said.
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Welcome to Byabarra: Byabarra Public School students, Jade and Skye Derks welcome Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia, Sudaryomo Hartosudarmo and his wife Tri to Byabarra on Friday night. Also pictured is school principal, Vana Ford. Welcome to Byabarra: Byabarra Public School students, Jade and Skye Derks welcome Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia, Sudaryomo Hartosudarmo and his wife Tri to Byabarra on Friday night. Also pictured is school principal, Vana Ford. Joint effort: Students from a selection of local schools participated in a spectacular event at Byabarra school last Friday night to celebrate 'Theatre of Grass' - an Indonesian-based body of work. Joint effort: Students from a selection of local schools participated in a spectacular event at Byabarra school last Friday night to celebrate 'Theatre of Grass' - an Indonesian-based body of work. Sounds of Indonesia: Byabarra hosted a mangificent display of Indonesian music and performance as part of the 'Theatre of Grass'. Sounds of Indonesia: Byabarra hosted a mangificent display of Indonesian music and performance as part of the 'Theatre of Grass'. Welcome to Byabarra: Byabarra Public School students, Jade and Skye Derks welcome Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia, Sudaryomo Hartosudarmo and his wife Tri to Byabarra on Friday night. Also pictured is school principal, Vana Ford. Welcome to Byabarra: Byabarra Public School students, Jade and Skye Derks welcome Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia, Sudaryomo Hartosudarmo and his wife Tri to Byabarra on Friday night. Also pictured is school principal, Vana Ford.

Vana Ford Principal, Byabarra Public School

‘The project allowed for even a small school like mine to make a positive statement in the inclusion of studies of Asia and Asian languages.’

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Vana Ford Principal, Byabarra Public School

Principal Vana Ford said it was an excellent chance for the students to learn about reconciliation.

"We don't have any Aboriginal students at Byabarra and I like the children to have real experiences for their learning," she said.

Mrs Vana Ford Byabarra Public School Vana.Ford@det.nsw.edu.au

Mrs Vana Ford Byabarra Public School Vana.Ford@det.nsw.edu.au Port Macquarie

'The project allowed for even a small school like mine to make a positive statement in the inclusion of studies of Asia and Asian languages' Vana Ford Principal, Byabarra Public School

Principal: Vana FordVana is a teaching principal who specialises in teaching Indonesian language and Asian Studies.

Byabarra Public School principal Vana Ford said conditions there were "terribly hot".