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10 November 2008
Gleno High School


Gleno High School in the Ermero District of East Timor, teaches 1,200 children. Recently the Principal asked G Company (G Coy), East Timor Battle Group V (EMBG V) for some help in teaching English.

Officer Commanding G Coy, Major Peter Grant has a small group of EMBG V soldiers who have volunteered to plan and deliver the lessons. The 4 soldiers teach conversational English to 2nd and 3rd year students as well as the teaching staff twice a week. The soldiers also benefit from the classes, having the opportunity to increase their knowledge of Tetum.

G Coy is made up of personnel from 110 Air Defence Battery.