WHOLE SCHOOL

Dear GJS Community Members,

Now that Term 2 is underway, it's important to remind our students about the significance of staying focused and celebrating their hard work. Dedication and perseverance are key to achieving academic success. Let us encourage our children to maintain their focus on their goals and to appreciate their daily efforts. Every small step towards their aspirations is a victory worth celebrating.

Tips for Parents:

Create a conducive study environment: Ensure your child has a quiet place to do their homework.
Encourage healthy habits: Make sure your child gets enough sleep, eats nutritious meals, and engages in regular physical activity.
Stay involved: Attend parent-teacher conferences, Coffee Mornings, school events, and communicate regularly with your child's teachers.

Quote of the Week:

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs

Warm Regards,

Howard Menand, Head of School

Join us for our next Parent Coffee on November 5 to learn more about Athletics and ASAs at Global Jaya. Pak Alex, our Athletics Coordinator, and Pak Nanda, our ASA Coordinator, will be leading this presentation.

Parent Coffee Presentations

Thank you to the parents who joined us for Tuesday morning's Parent Coffee to learn more about the role of National Programs at Global Jaya. For those of you who were not able to attend this session, here are the presentations for you to review on your own time.

National Program Presentation and Updates

Parent Association Presentation

Dear Global Jaya Parents and Community Members,

It is the Pre-Med Club's great pleasure to host our Second Annual School Community Blood Drive.

The Pre-Medicine Club Blood Drive is an annual community healthcare event in collaboration with Palang Merah Indonesia (Red Cross Indonesia). We invite you to come and donate blood to support the PMI organization and give back to the community. The blood drive is open to all eligible GJS community members, including volunteers from GJS’ staff, secondary and primary parents, 17+ Year 12 students, and friends of parents. We encourage you to donate; even if you are not eligible, you can still spread the word to anyone you know who is eligible. If you are interested in donating you can fill out this form to find out if you are a suitable blood donor.

Thank you for you support, we look forward to seeing you at the blood drive!

Warm Regards,

Pre-Med Club

Altasena Aqsa Soejono and Iria Menand (Y11)

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Dear Primary Parents,

Welcome to Term 2.

We have successfully wrapped up Term 1 with a successful break. This Monday, we welcomed our students back for the start of Term 2, and we have some exciting news to share. We are excited to share that seven students from various year levels have won the KidPublish storytelling competition.

Congratulations to: Senandung Fiorella Nareswari - Reception; Saga Khairava Ardin - Y1; Kahf Lin Bellami – Y2; Letizia Avery Anwar – Y3; Rafael Johan Edbert – Y3; Parevan Jordan Virayudha Tampubolon - Y3; Teletha Mavis Hufang – Y4.

Congratulations to Parevan, who received the Bronze Trophy on the All Stars Show on Oct 5, 2024.

In addition to the above, we would also like to congratulate Valerie Lydia Ysabel Sitorus, from Year 3B, for the publication of her second book, "Molly & Tina." Her book was selected as one of the 100 works chosen by the Jakarta Library from thousands of participants throughout Indonesia at the Karya Raya 2024 event.

In addition, we held a general rehearsal for our Year 5 students, who are preparing to take their national assessments in two weeks. The practice involved logging into the system and answering content-based questions within a set timeframe, helping students become familiar with the test environment. This rehearsal aims to ensure they are comfortable with the process and prepared to perform their best during the actual assessments.

The learning continues in many ways, and our students constantly add to their ever-growing palette of skills, knowledge, and experiences, shaping them into well-rounded, lifelong learners.

Kind Regards,

Lavesa Devnani, Primary Principal

Click here to check out the Costume and Door Decorating Rules.

Spooktacular Halloween

Are you ready for a Spooktacular Halloween?

October 23rd-October 30th: Classes can decorate their doors.

October 28th: Door decoration. Prizes for the best class

October 29th: Arts and Crafts or spooky drawing competition in the library

October 30th: Spooky story (snack and lunchtime) in the library

October 31st: Door decoration judging.

November 1: Halloween Parade

Year 5 Students practicing for their National Assessments that will take place on October 30 - 31st. The students are randomly chosen by the government.

Did you know that Indonesia has 30% of the world's natural resources? Ibu Dewi was our guest speaker, sharing the valuable resources of Indonesia. As Year 4 students listened to their guest speaker, they practiced their note-taking skills so they can retain and recall important information on the topic.

Primary Updates and Reminders

October

October 28 - November 1 - Halloween Activities

October 30 - 31 - Year 5 National Assessment

October 28 to December 13 - Swimming Session begins for Primary.

October 28 - Music Open Mic during lunch

October 30 - Year 3 Biome EOU culminating activity

November

1 - Spooktacular Parade

1 - Vegan day - snacks available for purchase in the cafeteria

2 - Kidbublish Writing Competition

5 - Coffee Morning

6 - Half-Day Professional Learning day

11 - Whole School Heroes Day Upacara

Proudly Celebrating our Students' Achievements

Saga - Year 1A

Congratulations to Saga Khairava Ardin, from Year 1A. On October 6the, Saga was chosen to be one of the performers for the Sunarisa public speaking school show birthday bash event. What an excellent achievement, Saga!

Parevan - Year 3B

Congratulations to Parevan Jordan Virayudha Tampubolon from Year 3B. Representing Global Jaya School on the final round of the Kidpublish Story Fest, Revan received a Bronze trophy. This event happened at Central Market, PIK, on October 5th. Fantastic achievement, Revan!

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Valerie - Year 3B

Congratulations to Valerie Lydia Ysabel Sitrous, from Year 3B. She participated in a wall climbing competition during Pekan Olahraga Kota Tangerang Selatan (PORKOT) 2024. In this event, she came up in the 3rd place and received the bronze medal. Congratulations Valerie!

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SECONDARY SCHOOL

Dear Global Jaya Secondary Community,

We have started our second semester with a whirlwind of exciting events and activities. Everything is ready for WWW next week, and these incredible learning opportunities are linked to two other core components of the MYP program: IDUs and SaA. Below, you can read a more detailed description of them. Tons of brainstorming, planning, teamwork, inclusion, and friendship have paved the way for our students to take real action in giving back to the community and applying their skills and knowledge to solving real-world problems—the true essence of an IB curriculum.

A group of students will serve as ambassadors of our school during the Regional IBAP Workshops taking place this weekend. Today, GJD proudly opened its doors to more than 300 IB teachers from the region attending this prestigious event. Our students will work throughout the day, welcoming and guiding the participants, as well as performing during the opening ceremony. A huge shout-out goes to our DP Coordinator, Pak Ram, for leading the team in organizing this teaching and learning opportunity.

The Student Council is in the final stages of planning the logistics for the Hawks Cup. This student-led event will take place the week after WWW and will include basketball, volleyball, and football matches, as well as our own MUN. The StuCo is also organizing the Halloween Maze and Movie Night on November 8, after school. More details about these two events will be published in our next issue.

As you can see, our students are the best representatives of the agency and ownership we foster at GJS. It is a pleasure to guide and support their initiatives. And this is just the beginning of the second term—fasten your seat belts because the mid-term break has given us all the energy we need to finish the semester strong.

On a final note, our ASAs Coordinator, Pak Nanda, is always looking for new and exciting ways to strengthen our program. To this end, he would like to gather your expectations, hopes, and ideas for activities that we may be able to offer as part of ASA in the future. Kindly encourage your child to fill out this form.

Thank you for your continuous support.

Sincerely,

Nelsy Saravia, Secondary Principal

Secondary Updates and Reminders

October :

21 to 25 - WWW Y7 to Y10 (Regular classes for Y12)

22 to 26 - WWW Y11

28 to Nov 8 - Halloween Activities during Advisory and MYP Core

30 to Nov 3 - Hawks Cup!

November:

1 - Halloween Parade: Please see Costume Rules

1 - Vegan Day: Whole school joins this initiative for a more sustainable planet.

4 - Y11 Assembly: All parents are invited to join us

5 - Coffee morning

6 - Hlaf Day professional Learning

8 - Y10 University Info Session Parent

World Mental Health Week October 14th to 17th

To raise awareness about the importance of mental health, the organizing committee introduced a daily “Choosing Board” for advisors, featuring selected activities designed to help us cope with the stresses of daily routines and prioritize our wellbeing. Additionally, a large Coloring Corner was set up in Plaza A, where students and teachers can unwind and contribute to a collaborative masterpiece.

We encourage families to continue this important conversation at home, as addressing mental health is the first step toward ensuring we are all taking care of ourselves.

Upcoming Events

Week Without Walls

The time has finally come to embark on our long-awaited WWW journey! This event has been months in the making, as we've worked hard to ensure every detail is in place to provide our students with a wonderful learning experience beyond the classroom. During our assembly yesterday, we talked about how this trip is a chance to put our skills into practice, learn new ones, connect with each other, and enjoy new adventures.

We began the gathering with a quote from Mahatma Gandhi: “Your values become your destiny.” This was a reminder for our students to carry with them the values nurtured at home and school, like respect, honesty, and inclusivity, while always staying true to their principles during their time away. Following this, our Dean of Students, Pak Edi, and the Heads of Year walked us through a detailed presentation covering all the essential information—expectations, code of conduct, safety, dress code, behavior, and other key points.

We are confident that our students understand that having fun and staying safe go hand in hand to create lasting memories during WWW. We truly appreciate your support in reinforcing these important messages over the weekend. We'll keep you updated throughout the trips! Each day, the Heads of Year and chaperones will send a brief report with the highlights of the day to Pak Edi, who will share it with you via WhatsApp.

We request your support in ensuring that chaperones can focus all their time and energy on taking good care of our students. Therefore, all communications with them will be managed by the school. The phone number provided in the booklets is for emergencies outside of school hours only. Please do not hesitate to contact Pak Edi if you have any questions about the trips. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

WWW Presentation

WWW Assembly

Interdisciplinary Units (IDUs)

At GJS, WWW offers an opportunity to develop our IDUs. As the name suggests, these units provide students with the perfect scenario and strategies to demonstrate interdisciplinary understanding by bringing together two or more disciplinary areas around a common concept. Students are encouraged not only to identify the connections but, more importantly, to apply the knowledge and skills developed in different areas to address real-life situations—whether solving a problem, discussing a phenomenon, or creating a product. It has been fascinating to see teachers brainstorming around common concepts and transforming them into a variety of learning opportunities. After the assembly, each grade level worked on their IDUs through group work, games, guest speakers, and team planning. During WWW, they will collect all the data and information needed to validate their studies. We will conclude the entire process with an exhibition on Monday, October 28. More details will follow in our next issue.

Service as Action

WWW has also provided an opportunity for students to engage in Service as Action, giving back to the communities they will visit next week. Different groups have organized fundraising activities to purchase materials and resources, which they will share with local schools and villages during their trips. Here are some photos from the Year 8 fundraising activity. This initiative aligns with our vision to develop lifelong learners who are equipped to participate in the national and international community as team members and leaders.

TEDx GJS - CAS Project

Are you, or anyone you know, a passionate individual who wants to share their ideas at our upcoming TEDx event?

Our theme is "Thriving on Turmoil." If you have a topic, you're excited about and want to inspire others; this is your chance! We are looking for GJS students, parents, and/or teachers! (For year 11/12 students: This could be a CAS experience!)

If you are interested and want more details, please contact tedxgjsyouth@gmail.com or DM our Instagram page: TEDxGJS on Instagram -- we hope to see you soon!

Proudly Celebrating our Students' Achievements

Justin Hamdany (Y9)

Congratulations to Justin for winning 1st place in the English Speech Competition at the SMAK 5 Penabur Cup Escalades Fortitudo 2024 for the Junior High School student category, proudly representing GJS! We are incredibly proud of his achievement and look forward to seeing him take on his next challenge. Keep shining, Justin!

Jennifer Hamdany (Y8) and Raditya Nafi Putra (Y11)

Congratulations to Jennifer and Raditya for representing GJS in the junior high school chess competition at SMAK 5, which brought together students from Jakarta, Bogor, Bekasi, Tangerang, and Cirebon. A big shout-out to both of them for being risk-takers and stepping up to compete against other schools. They both gained valuable experience that will undoubtedly serve them well in future competitions. A special congratulations to Radid for winning 4th place!

Raffa Safiy Prasetyo (Y8)

Hats off to Raffa for his recent release of a new song titled "Wake Up."

Dimas Ardhana Rumawas (Y10)

Congratulations to Dimas for winning 2 gold medals in the relay at the Semarang Open swim meet 2024.

Athletics Department

Dear Global Jaya Community,

We are excited to announce the start of Sports Season 2! This season will feature U15 Boys and Girls Volleyball and Varsity Boys and Girls Basketball, kicking off on October 29th and running until mid-February 2025.

Here’s the practice schedule:

U15 Boys Volleyball: Tuesdays & Thursdays (3:00 pm - 4:30 pm) - Coach: Pak Totok
U15 Girls Volleyball: Tuesdays & Thursdays (3:00 pm - 4:30 pm) - Coaches: Pak Tofan and Ibu Harna
Varsity Boys Basketball: Wednesdays (3:00 pm - 4:30 pm) & Fridays (2:30 pm - 4:00 pm) - Coach: Pak Dodin
Varsity Girls Basketball: Wednesdays (3:00 pm - 4:30 pm) & Fridays (2:30 pm - 4:00 pm) - Coaches: Pak Amrull and Pak Ram

Students interested in joining the teams can sign up after the first week of practices (from November 3rd) using this form.

We look forward to seeing many students join our teams this season and represent Global Jaya on the court!

Sports clinics - December 14 to 20th

We will offer sports clinics during the first week of winter break from December 14 to December 20th! This is a fantastic opportunity for our students to stay active, improve their skills, and deepen their understanding of their favorite sports.

The sports clinics will cover:

Varsity and U15 Volleyball (boys and girls) with Pak Totok
Varsity and U15 Badminton (boys and girls) with Pak Tofan
Varsity, U15, and Primary Soccer (boys and girls) with Pak Alwan

Each session will last 1 hour and 30 minutes, with the only exception being December 15th, when no practices will be held. If you're interested, the fee is 300,000 Rp, and payment can be made until December 9th. To sign up, please fill out this form.

We encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to stay active during the break and enhance their skills. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join Our Basketball Clinic with a World-Class Player and Coach!

We are thrilled to announce the possibility of hosting a special basketball clinic led by a former German National Team player and professional coach with over 13 years of experience in the German Bundesliga and a proven record in international competitions! His name is Uwe Sauer!

As a Player:

Represented Germany's Junior National Team in over 85 games
- World Championship 1983: The only team to defeat the USA!
- Olympic Games 1984 in Los Angeles: 8th place
- European Championships: 5th place in 1985
Played for 13 years in the German Bundesliga and at Santa Clara University in the USA
3-time German Champion and 2-time German Cup winner

As a Coach:

Coached in the German Bundesliga (1st League) and led multiple teams to success
Head Coach of Ratiopharm Ulm, SV Tuebingen, BG Karlsruhe, and more
Promoted teams to the 1st Bundesliga and led playoff runs in Germany’s top leagues
International experience with over 20 years of coaching at the highest levels

Why Attend?

Improve your skills with guidance from a coach who has competed and coached at the world stage
Learn strategies from a former Olympic player and German Champion

If you would be interested in attending a clinic like this please fill in this form by November 11th.

Exciting Weekend Ahead for Our Sports Teams!

This Saturday, October 19th, our Varsity Boys and Girls Soccer Teams will be competing at ACS Jakarta, while our Varsity Boys and Girls Volleyball Teams and U15 Boys Basketball Team will be in action at the Australian Independent School.

It's a big weekend for our athletes, and we wish them the best of luck as they represent Global Jaya School. If you’re able to, come out and support our teams—your presence and school spirit mean a lot!

Let’s cheer them on! Go Hawks! Pak Alex

Basketball Clinic with a World-Class Player and Coach!

Mr. Uwe Sauer

The Parent Association: Official Merchandise

Global Jaya Parent Association has officially introduced brand-new designs and various items for school merchandise. After launching a fresh and new House Logo for Garuda, Rajawali and Elang through our House Logo design competition earlier in September, The Parent Association now offers new sets of merchandise for our Global Jaya School community.

Numerous products from Hawks t-shirt, GJS Varsity t-shirt, bucket hat, baseball cap, sport towel, polo jersey, tote bag, flazz card, emoney card to Hawks Scarf are among the options for the community to purchase.

All merchandise will be available through a link of pre-order SOON.

Please look forward to it and let’s support our Global Jaya School!

CELEBRATIONS

Dear Community Members, we will be sharing with you, in this space, our students' success stories that are taking place outside of our campus. Please send any story to Ibu Sandra (HoS Admin Assistant) (sandra@globaljaya.com) by Thursday each week so we can share your child's accomplishment with our wider Global Jaya community

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