Penang is one of 13 states in the federation of Malaysia. The state of Penang is made up of the island of Penang and a narrow strip of land on the main coast. It is about 5 degrees north of the equator along the North-Western coast of Peninsula Malaysia. The island of Penang is about 15 miles long by 7½ miles wide. The north side of the island is home to some beautiful beaches, wonderful resorts, and the Dalat International School. The island is connected to the mainland by the longest bridge in Southeast Asia, which is nearly 8½ miles long!

  Meet The "Flying Eagles of Penang"
  3rd & 4th Graders At Dalat International School
  (Tanjung Bunga - Penang, Malaysia)

The Dalat International School is located on the island of Penang, which is just off the west coast of Malaysia. It is a school of nearly 400 students ranging from pre-school through 12th grade, representing 24 nationalities. The school follows a North American curriculum and is fully accredited. Dalat Interntional School is recognized throughout the world as a leader in International Education.

The school actually has two staff members who previously lived in Montana. Greg and Tara Stenlund teach in Dalat's high school and their family lived in Montana prior to relocating to Penang in 1999.

We thank Lisa Munson, P.E. Teacher at Dalat, and Gerry Steiert (Dalat Athletics Director), for signing up the 3rd and 4th graders to participate in P.A.C.E. Trek 2008. We also thank the classroom teachers of these virtual Montana runners and walkers - Bronwyn Bodley, Missy Parsons and Karen Sasse. We look forward to team "Flying Eagles" soaring through the miles across Montana!