Beyond the classroom...our 2025 Indonesian Study Tour Adventure.

An excited group of Year 9 and 10 photography and Indonesian language students embarked on our 2025 Indonesian Language and Photography Study Tour in September 2025. They were eager to immerse themselves in new culture, practice their language skills, take captivating photographs of the life and scenery of this vibrant country.

One of the highlights was visiting Borobudur Temple, a breathtaking World Heritage site. Students also engaged in hands-on workshops, learning the art of batik fabric design, traditional Indonesian dancing, the skill of silversmith rings and traditional cooking. Language classes with local teachers gave everyone the chance to practise Indonesian in real-life situations, from ordering food at a market to chatting with new friends at the local schools we visited.

“I adored the environment of Indonesia; it was fun and unique and weirdly organised chaos. I loved watching the traffic and the people function and work with each other. I enjoyed speaking to the people in Indonesian; they were kind, generous and respectful. I learnt a lot from my time on Tour and will really miss Indonesia” Gabi

“Indonesia was a completely new experience for me, it was an awesome experience and many things stood out for me, like the number of motorbikes on the road at one time and how kind the people were. I learnt about the culture and improved my language skills. A highlight was connecting with other students our age at SWA Bosa Christian College, I hope we can connect with them again” Sebastian

“It was such an amazing experience seeing how a different government runs a country. Some of the activities we did, such as visiting the Hand of God, Becak rides and traditional performances, were unique and very different to Australia. I have enjoyed learning about the rest of the world.” Charlotte

As a group, we returned with not only stronger language skills but also lasting friendships, a deeper understanding and respect of Indonesian culture, and plenty of stories to share. This journey reminded us that learning doesn’t just happen in classrooms—it happens wherever curiosity and connection lead us.