Terrace Timor Network

Last Wednesday, TTN members met with the Edmund Rice Foundation to review significant community consultation work they commissioned with Timor Unearthed to guide our partnership projects this year and beyond. 454 households surveyed. Majority houshold inclome < USD $115 per month. The good and unsurprising news: TTN's priorities and ideas align very closely with those of the community. A second round of consultation will now be performed in May to get community feedback on specific proposals. This community engagement and alignment is a critical step in the process of sustainable partnerships.

Great news for TTN: the new Principal of Terrace and long time supporter Mr Damien Fall is 100% behind TTN and we’ve agreed on a broader vision: welcoming past students (Old Boys), parents, and anyone in the Terrace family who wants to stay connected or get involved for the first time. We’re not changing our heart – we’re simply opening the door wider so the work can continue for another 20 years.

2026 calendar we’re aligning on (save these dates!)

19 March – Timor Immersion Presentation (perfect for new families)
20–27 May – Timor Week at Terrace (including Restoration Day on 20 May)
30 May – Timor at Tennyson
25 Aug – 4 Sep – TTN 20 Year Anniversary Trip (spots open)
3–13 Sep – Year 9 Immersion
TBD – 20-year celebration event
Weekly Ongoing - Kolega Cafe at Terrace
We’ll share more details shortly via Touchstone (the Terrace Newsletter), the Terracian, social media, and our TTN list.

How you can help (choose what feels right – even 30 minutes makes a difference) A few of us are forming light-touch sub-groups (marketing, projects, funding). If one small role sparks your interest – reviewing a newsletter, sharing an old photo, or joining a quick Zoom – just drop a comment or IM. No pressure at all – we’re all volunteers giving back because we care. Some photos from our last gathering below!