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Primary Book Week Highlights

In the weeks leading up to Book Week, primary students excitedly participated in optional competitions, such as the Extreme Reading and Storytelling Video competitions. On the first day of Book Week, January 13, 2025, primary students celebrated Book Week events with a daily Scavenger Hunt activity during break and lunchtime. Also, on the first day, younger students enjoyed Bookmark-Making competitions, while older students participated in a Design-a-Book-Cover competition. It was an excellent learning activity where students needed to use their sense of adventure, imagination, and creativity to finish the task. 

One of the highlights of Book Week was the "Meet the Author" session with Junissa Bianda H., a GJS alumna who enchanted students with her writing journey. Another exciting activity was Buddy Reading, where older students from Year 5, Year 6, and Non-Indonesian Secondary classes read to younger students, fostering a shared appreciation for stories.

Another great event was the Book Fair, where students explored the literary treasure trove, discovering new titles and expanding their reading horizons. The excitement was evident as students eagerly browsed through new titles and added to their collections.

The week concluded with a Book Week Assembly, where students dressed as their favorite book characters and paraded across the stage. All the competition winners were also announced, marking a grand finale to an unforgettable week.

Here are the winners of the Primary Book Week competition:

Extreme Reading Competition:

1. Asa Mandala Sabhayu - (Reception B)

2. Michael Noah Haryanto - (3B)

3. Parevan Jordan Virayudha Tampubolon - (3B)

Storytelling Video Competition:

• Hudson Gray Higginson (Kindergarten) 

• Mia Pathak (4B)

Bookmark-making Competition:

Kindergarten - Arkana Giyanta Prayudi

Reception - Larry Bill Harianto (Reception A)

Year 1 - Kagia Madine Richir (1A) 

Year 2 - Zeina Myrzetta Ataurrahman (2A)

Design-a-Book-Cover Competition:

Year 3 - Valerie Lydia Ysabel Sitorus (3B)

Year 4 - Haya Safiyyah Binti Mohammad Muzammil (4B)

Year 5 - Kim Laim (5A)

Year 6 - Akya Lewiqueen Sihombing (6B)

During Book Week, we also presented an Outstanding Reader Award! This special award honors students for their exceptional enthusiasm and dedication to reading, demonstrated by borrowing the highest number of books from the library in Semester One. Here are the students:

1. Elaine Kustanto (4B)

2. Mariasrila Asaria Simorangkir (3A)

3. Parava Jonathan Virajati Tampubolon (6A)

Secondary Book Week Highlights

For secondary students, the week began with the Book Project Challenge, which encouraged students to create projects inspired by their favorite books. Students competed in an exciting Kahoot Competition during English classes, testing their literary knowledge.

The Book Fair was also a highlight for secondary students, allowing them to explore and purchase new books. Thursday was Bahasa Indonesia Day, with special reading activities and a themed dress-up event.

The week ended with an inspiring Talk Show featuring Fellexandro Ruby, author of You Do You, who shared valuable insights on creativity and personal storytelling. His session encouraged students to embrace their unique voices and explore their narratives. A special thank you to our student moderators, Raissa Zahra Kotarumalos and Nazwa Alema Zaldi, for their outstanding leadership in guiding the discussion and keeping the session engaging. After the Talk Show session, All the competition winners were also announced, bringing an exciting end to a memorable week.

Here are the winners of the Secondary Book Week competition:

Kahoot Competition:

Year 7 - Aryaka Devendra Frisnanto (7C)

Year 8 - Alana Huliselan (8B)

Year 9 - Elia Damaratri (9B)

Year 10 - Pilar Avicenna (10A)

Year 11 - Altasena Aqsa Soejono (11D)

Year 12 - I Gusti Ngurah Kayana Anantawijaya (12B)

Top Three Storytellers of Buddy Reading Activity:

• Lee Jookyung (10A)

• Lee Seung Jae (11A)

• Bae Seongyun (11A)

Book Project Challenge:

1. Annabelle Ashadewi Aulia (7A)

2. Zoey Amarie Pradi (8C)

3. Nashandra Mallika Firhansyah (8C)

The Most Creative: Faiza Marshita Ardia (7A)

Just like in Primary, we also presented the Outstanding Reader Award in Secondary to recognize students and teachers with a strong passion for reading. This award was given to those who borrowed the most books from the library in Semester One, celebrating their dedication to literacy and love for books. Here are the receivers of the award:

Students:

Year 7 - Kianandra Deshira (7C)

Year 8 - Ryan Matthew Kertadjaja (8D)

Year 9 - Renjana Jacinta (9A)

Year 10 - Chae Hyun Lim (10C)

Year 11 - Damar Yafi Sumarsono (11A)

Year 12 - Diannara Myisha (12A)

Teachers:

• Nicholas David Gipe

• Popy Novita