by Ornella Byak | Jul 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
A wonderful and life-affirming family trip to Timor-Leste to visit Ornella Byak and BETTER’s Bakhita School of Excellence. Timor-Leste was colonised — but not developed — by Portugal until 1975. When they left, Indonesia invaded on the 8th of December 1975. This...
by Ornella Byak | Jul 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
As Term 2 concludes at the Bakhita School of Excellence, we’re proud to share a snapshot of the meaningful progress your support has helped make possible. With almost 100 students across Years 1 and 2, this term has been marked by strong academic growth, improved...
by Ornella Byak | Jul 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
As Term 2 came to a close, the team at the Bakhita School of Excellence wrapped up with a powerful three days of professional development, reflection, and connection, thanks to the continued support of our incredible BETTER Australian volunteer teaching team. We were...
by Ornella Byak | Jul 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Bakhita School of Excellence in Same, Timor-Leste, celebrated a major milestone this month with the official opening of the Bakhita English Institute — a new initiative offering evening English classes to adults and youth in the local community. Launched as part...
by Ornella Byak | Jun 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
After reading the Marie Claire article, Miss Whittaker’s was so moved she chose to focus her Duke of Edinburgh News Story on BETTER’s work in Timor-Leste. In this powerful video, she reflects on the stark contrast between her own childhood education in Australia and...
