WHOLE SCHOOL NEWS

Greetings from Sinarmas World Academy

We hope everyone is having a restful summer break to welcome the new Academic Year 2023/2024. Let's start this new academic journey with louder enthusiasm and stronger determination. SWA team continues to work hard to ensure the safety of the whole school community and to deliver quality learning opportunities to all students with procedures in place to help us navigate the new AY 2023-2024.

Greetings from Indonesian Principal

Dear students, parents, and educators, 

We are thrilled to welcome you back to school, on a new academic journey filled with knowledge, growth, and endless possibilities. As we begin this new year together, let us remember that education is not just about textbooks and exams. It is a journey of self-discovery, creativity, and lifelong learning. We are committed to providing you with an environment that nurtures your talents, encourages curiosity, and helps you flourish as individuals.

To our returning students, we missed your energy and enthusiasm, and we can not wait to witness the progress you have made during the break. To our new students, we extend a warm welcome to our school family, and we promise you an exciting and rewarding experience.

Our dedicated team of educators is here to guide and support you every step of the way. Together, we will explore new subjects, uncover hidden talents, and develop the skills necessary to face the challenges of the future with confidence. Let us cherish every moment of this academic year and make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead. Remember, success is not just about grades; it is about personal growth, resilience, and compassion.

So, let us raise our spirits high and embrace the adventure that awaits us. Here is to a year of inspiration, friendship, and achievements. Let us make this academic year truly unforgettable!

Welcome back, and let us soar to new heights together!

Best regards,

Dr. FX. Susanto, S.IP., M.Pd

Indonesian Principal

Greetings from Chinese Co-Principal

大家好！在度过了一个平安、愉快、祥和的假期后，我们又将回到美丽、熟悉、温馨的校园，迎接一个崭新的学年。

新的学年，我们即将开始的是一段新的学习与生活。它是一个新的起点，更是孕育着新的希望与憧憬。感怀过去的时光，我们成长的不仅仅是外在的身体，更有那内在丰盈的心灵。在这里，我们学知识、长能力；学习与人相处、勇于担当，学会宽容待人、知晓责任；学习探索钻研、敢于挑战，更学会了用一颗爱心，去触碰这个充满灵性的世界。

天行健，自强不息；地势坤，厚德载物。相信大家在新一年的每一天，都拥有幸福和快乐。祝大家在新的学年：百尺竿头、更进一步！

Hello everyone! 

After a safe, happy, and peaceful holiday, we will return to the beautiful, familiar, and warm campus to welcome a brand new academic year. In this new academic year, we are about to embark on a new period of learning and life. It is a new starting point and nurtures new hopes and aspirations. Looking back on the past, we have grown not only in our physical body but also in our inner rich soul. Here, we learn knowledge and develop abilities; learn to get along with others, be brave in taking on responsibilities, learn to be tolerant towards others, and be aware of responsibilities; learn to explore and study, dare to challenge, and even learn to touch this spiritual world with a heart. Constantly striving for self-improvement; the terrain is vast, and virtue carries wealth.

I believe everyone will have happiness and joy every day, wishing everyone success and progress in the new academic year!

Best regards, 

Ms. Guo Qiong

Chinese Co-Principal

Greetings from EY ES Co-Principal

Welcome to the new Academic Year 2023-2024 at SWA! As we begin another exciting year, we extend a warm welcome to our Early Years and Elementary School community. 

At SWA, we strive to create a nurturing environment where each child can flourish, discover their talents, and develop a lifelong love for learning. This year promises endless opportunities for growth, exploration, and lasting friendships. 

For our enthusiastic young learners in Early Years, we are thrilled to embark on this educational journey together. Our dedicated teachers have prepared a stimulating curriculum that encourages curiosity and essential skill development, providing a safe and caring environment for their imaginations to soar. 

To our wonderful Elementary School students, welcome back! We are excited to witness your progress and achievements this year. With an engaging curriculum, we aim to nurture critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, inspiring you to become confident and responsible global citizens. 

To our incredible parents and guardians, we appreciate your unwavering support. We look forward to another year of open communication and shared successes, fostering character, resilience, and a passion for learning in your children. 

As we start this new chapter, let us remember that success is more than grades; it's about the lessons learned and the friendships formed. Let's embrace challenges with determination, celebrate accomplishments, and support one another. Together, we'll forge ahead, making a positive difference in the world. 

Welcome back! We are thrilled to have you as part of our school family and can't wait to embark on this incredible journey together. Wishing you all a fantastic year of growth, discovery, and endless possibilities!

Best regards, 

Ms. Kelly Hon

EY ES Co-Principal

Greetings from MS HS Co-Principal

Welcome to the Academic Year 2023-2024! I am thrilled to embark with you on this exciting journey. Your continuous commitment and support to our school's mission and vision are deeply appreciated. At Sinarmas World Academy, we believe in the power of collaboration between home and school. Together, we will forge a strong partnership to create an unparalleled learning environment for our students.

Our focus this year is to fortify this alliance further, uniting parents, teachers, and students in a common goal. Guided by our mission of providing exceptional education, we are committed to academic excellence and cultivating the growth of our students. We strive to empower them with confidence and essential academic skills within our vision of fostering creativity and a passion for learning. 

As stewards of education, we are dedicated to the holistic development of our students. Our passionate teachers and staff are ready to support every student on their unique educational journey.

I take this opportunity to warmly welcome you and your family to the new academic year with optimism and motivation. Together, we will overcome challenges and celebrate each achievement, ensuring the success of every child at Sinarmas World Academy.

Warm regards,

Mr. Alexandre T. Nenes

MS HS Co-Principal

Textbook/Writing Book Sets

Academic Year 2023-2024 Student’s Textbooks/Writing Book Sets Collection

The collections of students’ textbooks/writing book sets for the Academic Year 2023-2024 have started since Tuesday, 25 July 2023 for parents/students who already received the notification from the SWA Library.

For parents/students who have not yet received the email from SWA Library, kindly be informed that we are still waiting for some books/items to be delivered from the supplier but you are welcome to collect the other textbooks/writing book sets following the arrangements below.

It is highly appreciated if students settle any library fines/unreturned books from AY 2022-2023. The textbooks will only be distributed to students who don't have any pending items in our library system.

Schedule for collection : Monday - Friday: between 8 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. - 4 p.m, 

                                       except on Friday, 28th July 2023: 8 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. only

Venue for collection      : Dance Room, Arts Building, 1st floor

To avoid creating a long queue, kindly email library@swa-jkt.com / eyes_admin@swa-jkt.com / mshs_admin@swa-jkt.com at the latest 1 day before your visit.

The student’s book order invoice and/or student's ID card need to be presented during collection of the textbooks/writing book sets. The admin team will also distribute student report cards that have not been collected.

Please contact library@swa-jkt.com and eyes_admin@swa-jkt.com / mshs_admin@swa-jkt.com if you have any questions.

School Uniform

In preparation for the academic year 2023-2024, all students are required to wear the SWA uniform during offline learning as explained in detail in the respective departmental information. Parents have the option to buy their child(ren)’s uniforms through a pre-order system or direct purchase by appointment.

Please be guided by the following procedure: 

Option A: Pre-order system

• Check the uniform preorder forms and size chart for the respective departments

• SWA uniform size chart ​​(link)

• EY ES Uniform preorder form (link)

• MS HS Uniform preorder form (link)

• Fill out the order form with the student's name, grade, gender, uniform type, size, and quantity as well

• Shop assistant will confirm the order and inform parents of the final amount to be paid to School Account (max. 3 working days after receiving the uniform order)

• Send proof of payment to both emails:

• Shop assistant: esti_francisca@swa-jkt.com

• FAD: finance@swa-jkt.com

• Orders will only be processed & prepared by the shop assistant when the proof of payment has been received. Parents will be emailed the pick-up date and time (max. 3 working days after receiving the uniform order)

Option B: In-person transaction

• Stop by at SWA Lotus Shop Monday - Friday from 07:30 a.m. - 04:00 p.m.

Kindly note that we will automatically cancel all orders, for which payment has not been settled. 

NO EXCHANGE OF UNIFORMS ARE ALLOWED for pre-order system or direct purchase during this time, please check the size according to the attached size chart before purchase. 

Parent Orientation Academic Year 2023/2024

Dear Parent/Guardian, 

You are cordially invited to attend SWA Parent Orientation Academic Year 2023-2024 on Friday, 4 August 2023. This meeting is mandatory to be attended by parents and students. Please see the details below:

General information of First Day of School and FAQ

We are excited to have the students back to school on 7 August 2023. Kindly find the information needed for the first day of school by scanning the QR or click the link below:

Car Sticker and ID Card

Car Sticker Procedure

SWA community vehicles should have a 2023-2024 school car sticker. Please obtain the car sticker from the reception (main lobby in the Arts building). All members of the SWA community must observe the procedure stated below to ensure safety and security:

• Car stickers must remain placed on the upper right-hand side of the driver's front windscreen

• School security guards will check the car sticker and the passenger's ID card. Only cars with SWA car stickers are allowed to park in the school parking basement

• Cars without a SWA car sticker will be processed as a Visitor Car (Leave your ID and get a Visitor Car Card)

• Visitor car must place the ‘VISITOR CAR CARD’ on the front dashboard

• School security guards will inspect thoroughly the inside of the vehicle (the trunk, the seats), and also search under the vehicle with a handheld inspection security mirror

ID Card Procedure

Parents and Guardians:

• Parents are required to wear their “PARENT ID” at all times when visiting the school

• Parents who do not bring their ID will be considered “Visitors”. Parents should register at the main lobby, leave KTP/KITAS/Passport and wear the issued “Visitor” card within the school premises at all times

Drivers and Nannies:

• Drivers and nannies who do not bring their ID will not be granted access to the school

• If you have a nanny/driver who is no longer working for you, please inform the EY ES/MS HS Admin and/or reception at the 1st floor Arts Building. The respective ID cards must be returned. The school will not be liable for any problem that arises from Parents/Guardians' failure to notify the school of the changes in the driver/nanny arrangement

ID card exchange and car sticker

As the new Academic Year 2023/2024 approaches, we are glad to announce some updates and changes in various areas. One important aspect that requires attention is the SWA ID card, which has been in use for many years. To ensure the security and accuracy of our records, we kindly request your cooperation in renewing the ID cards and updating the pictures by completing the Google Form. Additionally, kindly submit the information needed for the replacement of car stickers.

Please ensure that you fill out the form at the latest Monday, 31 July 2023. This will allow us enough time to prepare your ID cards and car stickers, which will be ready for distribution starting on 4 August 2023, during the parent orientation day. 

Please take note of the important dates below :

• 4 - 11 August: returning of old ID cards in exchange for the new ones for those who already fill the form

• 14 August: old ID cards and stickers will no longer be valid.

Please do not hesitate to contact eyes_admin@swa-jkt.com or mshs_admin@swa-jkt.com should you have any questions. 

School Maintenance Updates

SWA has and continues to maintain the school building and facilities. The glass cleaning on the Art Building and DT Building is one of the facilities that have been upgraded and all the school areas are cleaned, disinfected and cold fogging regularly. Our students' safety is a priority. As we are back to normal, there will be many upcoming events and the Art and DT building will be utilised for many purposes; such as competitions, exams, etc.

Adventure Park

Brace yourselves for more fun this academic year, as the new SWA playground equipment is on the way. The Adventure Park will be temporarily closed, and students will be supervised by their teachers in different locations during break time. We know you are as excited as we are so please await more information in the months ahead. 

Grand Opening of Sinarmas Eka Bangsa School

SWA proudly announces that on 7 July 2023, Tjiptamas Eka Bangsa Foundation officially opened the Sinarmas Eka Bangsa School in Desa Bukit Batu, Kecamatan Air Sugihan, Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ilir, South Sumatra. 

Sinarmas Eka Bangsa School was established by the Tjiptamas Eka Bangsa Foundation in collaboration with the business unit Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) Sinar Mas, PT OKI Pulp & Paper Mills. The foundation is committed to supporting the government in accelerating and promoting education equality in Indonesia, focusing not only on access but also on improving education quality. This goal is achieved through infrastructure development, enhancing the quality of educators, improving educational facilities, and meeting national education standards. The construction of the new SEB building began in March 2022 and has been accepting students from Kindergarten and Elementary levels since the academic year 2022/2023. The new building and its facilities were completed 100% in early 2023, and it is now ready to accommodate more students. In the coming years, the plan is to open classes for Junior High and High School levels. 

As a sister school, SWA is excited to contribute positively and support the growth of our friends at Sinarmas Eka Bangsa School. Together, we aim to create a nurturing environment for young learners to flourish and embark on their educational journey.

Health and Safety

As we welcome everyone back on campus, we would like to share with you some important information to ensure that we maintain a healthy and sickness-free environment for all. While the world is transitioning from the Covid-19 pandemic and restrictions on public life have been loosened, we still need to take care of each other to prevent the transmission of diseases that continue to evolve and exist.

Vaccine

Please always consults with your doctor to ensure that your child receives the necessary or recommended vaccinations. Several studies have shown that vaccines like flu vaccine can prevent severe, life-threatening complications in children and reduce severity of illness in people who get vaccinated but still get sick (www.cdc.gov). The school nurse and/or admin officers will get in touch with parents to keep the student's health records updated.

Daily health habits

Please be guided by the following tips and do not hesitate to contact the EY ES/MS HS Admin for any questions or concerns. 

• Proper hand-washing

Step 1: Wet hands with water and put enough soap to cover all hand surfaces.

Step 2: Rub hands palm to palm, the back of your hands, between fingers, and under the nails for 20 seconds or sing Happy Birthday two times (2x).

Step 3: Rinse well with water.

Step 4: Dry hands with a paper towel and properly dispose afterwards. 

• Face mask

Students in Early Years (EY) and those who have not yet received the Covid-19 vaccine are advice to still wear mask at school.

While face masks are no longer mandatory for vaccinated students and staff, careful consideration of various factors to ensure the well-being of everyone is still required.

• Touching and disinfecting objects

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Frequently wash hands and disinfect high-touch surfaces with a clean, reusable cloth or a disposable towel dipped in detergent and warm water. 

Disposable towels are preferred for cleaning and disinfecting. For reusable clothes, launder in hot water after use.

• What to do when sick

Step 1: Wear a mask/cloth covering over your nose and mouth.

Step 2: Stay home except to get medical care.

Step 3: Monitor your symptoms.

Step 4: Visit your doctor (make an appointment and tell them your symptoms)

• Nutrition and wellness

Eat nutritional food and take your vitamins regularly. Keep your hands and utensils clean and just like food, remember not to share your them with others for safety and hygienic purposes.