EY ES NEWS

International Father’s Day Celebration

In the heartwarming spirit of Father's Day, our students celebrated and honour the incredible dads who play such a vital role in their lives. The day was filled with love and heartfelt appreciation from the students for all the love and support that their fathers provide. 

The EY students, with the help of their teachers, thoughtfully created cute crafts and greeting cards that screamed “Best Dad!”. 

EY Sports Day
Written by Ms. Shierly

The much-awaited EY Sports Day was held on Friday, 9 June 2023, and filled with excitement and enthusiasm by the children. Cheered on by their classmates, our EY children showed their grit and determination as they did the races, such as the sack race, egg and spoon race, transfer the water race, hopper bouncy ball race, and sprint race. The highlight was the tug of war, where the Nursery, Pre-K, K1, K2, and the teachers gave their best efforts together to win the game. The event ended with awarding for the children’s achievements. Well done, Early Years! See you on the next Sports Day!

Infant Literacy

Written by Ms. Ruby

"Every babbling word, every curious gaze, is a step towards a lifetime of learning."

Infants were exposed to a myriad of stimulating experiences aimed at fostering their early literacy development. Through a creative and engaging approach, teachers and caregivers utilised a diverse range of techniques, including songs, dances, and various sensory activities, to introduce infants to the world of letters and language.

One of the techniques employed was the incorporation of letter-themed songs and rhymes like Jolly Phonics. Teachers would sing catchy tunes that not only entertained the infants but also introduced them to the sounds and shapes of letters. These songs were designed to be repetitive, allowing infants to internalise the rhythmic patterns and associate them with specific letters.

By integrating songs, dances, and sensory activities like sandpaper letters and big books, teachers provided Infants with numerous opportunities to explore, play, and interact with letters, fostering their language acquisition and laying a solid foundation for future reading and writing skills.

Nursery PE
Written by Ms. Sherly

In PE this term, the Nursery children focused on developing their speed and strength while continuing to work on their balance and coordination. They applied their locomotor skills to more complex activities and games, such as playing tag and relay runs. Pushing and pulling were also introduced in games such as Tug of War. We are delighted to see what the Nursery children have accomplished so far. Astounding work, Nursery! Keep it up!

Pre-K Maths

Written by Ms. Ruby

In the Pre-K class, the focus during this term revolved around numbers, with a unique emphasis on incorporating movement and engaging the body in various class activities. Mathematics time became a dynamic and interactive experience for the students, allowing them to actively participate and enjoy the learning process.

By incorporating movement, hands-on activities, and artistic projects, the students were able to actively participate and immerse themselves in the world of mathematics. Through their enthusiastic engagement, the children developed their counting and writing skills, connected numbers to quantity, and honed their creativity. By providing a stimulating and interactive environment, the class fostered a deep understanding of numeracy that will continue to benefit the students as they progress in their education.

Kindergarten 1 ICT

Written by Ms. Klara

Getting Started with Robotics

Bee-Bot is a child-friendly robot that has been specifically designed for young children. With its vibrant colours and user-friendly interface, Bee-Bot serves as an excellent educational tool for teaching sequencing, estimation, problem-solving, and promoting enjoyable learning experiences. During our ICT lessons, the Kindergarten 1 students had the opportunity to learn how to program Bee-Bots by creating sequences of simple commands. Through this process, they developed valuable skills such as planning, testing, and debugging programs of increasing complexity. By engaging with Bee-Bot, the students not only learned about programming but also honed their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Kindergarten 2 Arts

Written by Mr. Ezard

In K2 arts, the students collaborate in a group of 4 to create a drawing about the ocean. Each member of the group needed to draw at least one ocean creature, like fish, coral, or seaweed. They learned basic composition as they needed to think about how to use the space to fit all the members' drawings, and at the same time, they learned about taking turns in colouring and how to support each other as a team in terms of creating good artwork. It was fun, and the results were amazing!

ES Semester 2 Exhibition
Written by Ms. Evi and Ms. Shirley

Grade 1 - Paper Circuit Card

Grade 1 students wrapped up their learning in Semester 2 by doing an electricity project. Making paper circuit cards is the perfect union of STEAM. They unleashed their creativity as they experimented with paper circuit cards that really light up - no soldering required! In this activity, students used copper tape, a coin cell battery, a light-emitting diode (LED) and to make creative circuits on a flat surface, like a piece of paper. During the exhibitions, they were able to explain how a paper circuit works, including which electrical components accomplish which task. Well done Grade 1! 

Grade 2: Electronic Circuit Board Game

The Grade 2 class created a Mathematics Electronic Circuit Board Game. These circuit game boards bridge the gap between fun and education, providing a dynamic platform for students to learn about mathematics concepts and electronic circuits. It also promotes critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork while connecting students to the practical applications of circuits in the real world.

Grade 3: Designing and Building a School Playground / Students’ Hub

The Grade 3 students are taking the lead in creating sustainable solutions for a greener future and environmental problems. The scale model of a sustainable playground or students hub created by these students serves as an inspiring example of their commitment to environmental responsibility and innovative thinking. The students also wrote a persuasive essay regarding their projects. Their model also shows their understanding of measurements as they need to build a scale model.

Grade 4: Scale Model of Sinarmas World Academy

In fascinating blend of mathematics and science, the Grade 4 students embarked on a captivating journey of exploration by creating a scale of their school. This project showcases the intersection of mathematical concepts, such as measurement and scale with scientific principles related to materials and their properties. By using rulers, measuring tapes, and other measuring tools, students develop their understanding of units of measurement and precision. They also dive into the realm of lengths, widths, heights, and n as they measure and scale down their school’s buildings.

Grade 5: Natural Disasters Diorama

In an immersive exploration of forces of nature, the Grade 5 students have embarked on a captivating journey by creating dioramas depicting natural disasters. These meticulously crafted miniature sciences showcase the raw power and devastating impacts of earthquakes, tornado, volcanic eruptions, and soil erosion. Through the process of creating these miniature scenes, students deepen their knowledge of natural disasters, hone their artistic and research skills, and develop a sense of environmental responsibility. Overall, the Grade 5 students had fun in the process of making the project as they got to play and collaborate with their teammates.

Grade 1 Mathematics

Written by Mr. Christian

In today's world, energy conservation has become increasingly important. As responsible citizens, it is our duty to be mindful of our energy consumption and find ways to reduce it. Grade 1 students can actively contribute to an energy awareness campaign through a fun and educational activity: creating picture graphs of their home appliances.

Picture graphs are visual representations of data using pictures or symbols. They provide an engaging and understandable way to present information. By creating picture graphs, students can gain insights into which appliances consume the most energy and learn how to make informed choices to conserve energy.

The process begins with a discussion among classmates about the different appliances they have at home. Common examples include refrigerators, televisions, computers, washing machines, and air conditioners. With parental permission, students can survey their homes and note down the number of each appliance, collecting data for their picture graphs.

With drawing materials in hand, students use their creativity to represent each appliance with a simple, recognisable picture or symbol. For instance, a small refrigerator can be drawn to represent the refrigerator, a TV screen for the television, or a laptop for the computer. The number of pictures or symbols drawn for each appliance corresponds to the data collected earlier.

By actively participating in this activity, Grade 1 students develop a better understanding of their energy usage and gain the knowledge and skills needed to make sustainable choices. Let us appreciate the efforts of these young students as they contribute to a brighter and more environmentally friendly future for all.

Grade 2 Chinese
Written by Laoshi Shen

       在二年级的中文课上，同学利用多媒体和海报的不同方式介绍了印尼传统美食：印尼炒面、肉丸、炸鸡等。通过这次学习和分享，同学们不仅仅了解了这些美食的名称，而且还对制作方法和口味有了一定的了解，更重要的是，同学们也学到了很多有关印尼传统美食的知识。这种以文化和美食的学习方式不仅能够让学生们丰富知识和开拓视野，也能够帮助他们培养跨文化交流和合作意识，提高他们的文化素养和综合能力。

In Grade 2 Chinese class, students utilised different methods such as multimedia and posters to introduce Indonesian traditional delicacies: Indonesian fried noodles, meatballs, fried chicken, and more. Through this learning and sharing experience, the students not only learned the names of these dishes but also gained some understanding of their preparation methods and flavours. What's more, they also acquired a lot of knowledge about Indonesian traditional cuisine. This learning approach, which combines culture and food, not only enriches students' knowledge and broadens their horizons but also helps them develop cross-cultural communication and cooperation awareness, enhancing their cultural literacy and overall abilities.

Grade 3 ICT

Written by Mr. Ciaran

This term, grade 3 explored the world of coding by developing a variety of different styles of games using Scratch. For one activity, students developed a version of Flappy Bird, requiring them to program their sprites to constantly drop unless the player kept them airborne with the spacebar.

In another, they were required to create a maze game in which players had to guide their sprites from the entrance to the finish. The students also learned to create a game called ‘fish chomp’ in which a larger sprite earned points by consuming smaller ones.

Finally, the class applied their skills to create animated programs conveying messages of thanks to their teachers for their efforts over the year. Well done in particular to team ‘What!’, the final winners of our class competition (Azka, Malika, Brian, Edith, and Beatrice).

Thank you for all your hard work this year, Grade 3. It has been a fun year!

Grade 4 Music

Written by Mr. Freddy

Grade 4 students have made amazing progress in their musical skills and knowledge, including instrumental proficiency and note reading. Their hulusi skills developed much better, even though this is their first year of learning to play the instruments. During this semester, they have demonstrated the application of their musical knowledge and skills in several hulusi ensemble performances at our school events. During the ES Kartini Day Assembly, the Grade 4 students performed a traditional song both from Indonesia and Philippines by singing and playing hulusi instruments. They were very happy to share their ideas on how they were going to present their performances with specific movements and arrangements. 

They also performed a more difficult piece of Chinese Music entitled Qing Hua Ci by Jay Chou during the SWA Open House this term 4. They practised so hard because the notes are complicated and many, and they had to memorise it for better pitch and tempo accuracy. Through all those performances, they learned to improve not only their musical skills but also their collaborative skills and communication skills, including non-verbal communication through music interpretation and expression during their performance.

They will combine the Qing Hua Ci song with Sakura and Arirang from Japan and Korea to create an Asian Music Medley that they have prepared for their coming performance in the SWA ES Recognition Day Assembly on June 2023. They have been practising during this term 4 to prepare for that. Besides vocal and hulusi practice, they also explore more creativity by making their own simple instruments from recycled things. They enjoyed and had fun with those activities while developing a deeper understanding of how things produce organised sounds. 

Grade 5 English

Written by Mr. Jay

"Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again."  Nelson Mandela

This quote from Nelson Mandela embodies the theme for G5 this year, “Perseverance”. In addition to their academics, G5 learned valuable other lessons. They learned that life isn’t always fair, but you have to keep going. They learned that things don’t always end up the way you want them to, but you have to keep fighting.  They learned that collaboration and teamwork provide some security and strength in numbers. They realised that no matter how difficult things may be at times, they must find the strength, courage and resolve to never give up. Through Covid masks, earthquakes and a strict homeroom teacher, G5 grew individually and collectively this year. They welcomed four new classmates with open arms and made them feel at home. They are a spirited mix of personalities and cultures that fuse seamlessly together to create an amazing class. G5, I am really proud of you, will miss you and will be rooting for you as you embark on your middle school journey! Keep learning, keep growing and keep your positive spirit.