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Published by dlocke on 12 Feb 2017

2017 Book Drive

Once again we are collecting books to send to Timor Leste. We are looking for early childhood, primary and high school books that can be used for reading practice. There is also a high school looking for commerce, maths and economic style texts. We will also accept early childhood toys for our kindergartens in Bei Cala and Boramba.

While the Bei Cala kindergarten has been up and running for a number of months, the Boramba school will be set up in a room of our existing school block.

If you have any books or early childhood toys, in good condition that you would like to donate please contact me at debbielocke@bigpond.com. They can be delivered to Dorrigo or Bellingen or dropped of at the Sgt. Matthew Locke MG Charity Event on the 25th February 2017 in Bellingen

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Once items are collected they will be delivered to Melbourne by Cramptons truck company and from there the Rotary Club of Melbourne sends a container every six weeks to Timor Leste.

Thank you in advance for your kind donations.

Published by dlocke on 04 Jan 2017

Local Game Grows

Published by dlocke on 09 Oct 2016

Bei Cala Visit October 2016

I have been lucky enough to visit Bei Cala, Timor Leste twice this year. Most recently I took my sister Belinda with me and was able to introduce her to the wonderful people. In Bei Cala we attended the official opening of the pre-school and checked out other projects we are involved in. Still a lot of work to do.

The pre-school opened for business on Monday 3rd October and the new volunteer teachers Zumira and Eira Clara will be registering students and getting used to the program. We wish them all the best and look forward to catching up again, hopefully next year. We will also be arranging training for the ladies to help them on this journey.

I also dropped in on Darryl Mills OAM and Mario de Jesus who run the Rotary office in Dili. We will be collaborating with friends to undertake another project in the Oecussi Province. More details to come. Darryl is about to step down after 13 years in Dili undertaking all sorts of poverty relief projects for Rotary Melbourne.

I am also about to start working on another book drive and will be contacting Rotary Melbourne regarding this project, so stay turned for more information. Books are desperately needed for all age groups.

We had wonderful weather, awesome hosts and I once again come away immensly satisfied with our progress. None of this could have been achieved if not for the friendship of Jino Perriera, who as always chauffered us, advised us and translated for us throughout the entire journey. Thank you Jino, you are a man amongst men. To your family Karbina and Anisetto, Lily, Jackie, Zumira and Lala and of course the boys and the twins, thank you for your hospitality. It is much appreciated.

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Jino Perriera MCing the official opening of the pre-school

Our new teachers

Zumira and Eira Clara (Lala)

Escola Kaisera

Escola Kaisera

Published by dlocke on 28 Mar 2016

Kindergarten progress & 2015 Awards

Exciting progress has been made on our kindergarten project in Bei Cala, Timor Leste. The roof has been added along with the  door and window frames and the interior has been plastered. I have attached some photos of building of this process. We also have some award winners 2015. They are from left to right 

Jaimita Da costa, Manizia Emilia Doutel Sarmento, Anastacio Da Costa Rosario, Jorjinha Da Costa Bianco, Mildia  Da Costa lloue, Neibania F.M de F.M de Auxiladora.

Some additional news is the government of Timor Leste has built an additional buidling which is now being used by the secondary school. This is allowing the primary school to spread out and use the structure supplied by the Grub Club. I am very excited by my forthcoming visit in the April school holidays. I will be able to report on progress of the area and investigate further projects on behalf of the Grub Club. 

award ceremony 2015 2 2015 award recipients 1 kindergarten 2016 c kindergarten 2016 a

Published by dlocke on 24 Jan 2016

Polo Shirts for Sale

Polo Shirts for Sale.
Sgt. Matthew Locke MG Polo shirts. $50 each.
To have a shirt you must do the following:
Deposit funds into 
BCU BSB 704328
Matthew Locke Charity Shield Acct 216244 (BCU members add S11)
Quote your name in the reference.
Then email me debbielocke@bigpond.com with your details, name again, size of shirt required male or female.
Once I have confirmed funds received your shirt will be ordered and given to you just prior to the football match. If you want it posted add an extra $12 please.
Sizes are;
Womens 10,12,14,16, 18 – 
Mens M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, 4XLpolo shirtThere is a limited number and sizes. Please get in earlier to avoid disappointment.

Measurements: use this guide when deciding your shirt size.

polo shirt measurements

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