MS HS NEWS

MSHS EX FAIR

Written by Mr. Alex Nenes

It is time to welcome the EX Programme 22-23!

Last Thursday, August 18th all MSHS students gathered in the GM Piazza to promote this year Extra Curricular Activities. MSHS EXs take place on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during Period 10 (3:14 - 4:00 PM). Extra Curricular Activities student executives presented their clubs and activities and recruited the members for this academic year. The EX Fair is a tradition at SWA and it gives students the opportunity to promote activities they initiated and also join school initiatives. It was a very dynamic process and all students had the chance to explore, ask questions and select their favourite activities.

The EX at SWA is an integral component of our BEST Pathways Programme. As such, they often prepare students for gaining awards in various local, national, and international competitions, involve students in leadership, motivate them to take action by providing services to the local community, develop student’s identity through socialising with other people, and extend their horizons by exploring new passions and learning new skills.

Fundamentally, EX activities fulfil the need to lead a balanced life. In addition to developing knowledge and skills, the EX programme promotes the intrinsic values of respect and commitment. All MSHS students are required to sign up for at least two EXs and we strongly recommend including one sport in their choices in order to promote a healthy living life style.

The MSHS EX Programme 2022-2022 started on the 25th of August. This year there are as many as 28 different activities for the students to choose from. Activities include badminton, basketball, swimming, chess, Model United Nations, Microbits, Fashion and Design and many more!

DP NEWS

Written by Ms. Andrea

DP students started their first lap of the programme showing great enthusiasm and actively engaging on their lessons, here we can see them presenting and participating in the discussions during Economics' class. During their EX/ Semester 1 activities' presentations they showed leadership skills by organizing and orchestrating a diverse range of options to inspire students engagement on community service and action.

Meanwhile, DP Grade 12 students prepare for their final lap in the programme and the beginning of a new journey with extensive practicing and sharpening their skills for the final assessments and May 2022 examination session.

Dear Grade 12 students, we wish you all the best during this final stage of your Diploma Programme. Please, be mindful of taking care of yourselves by leading a balanced life style and seeking support from your teachers and coordinators to make sure you have a smooth journey.

GRADE 12 VISUAL ART

Written by Mr. Alan and Grade 12 students (Zheng Ban & Nathaniel)

GRADE 11 VISUAL ART
Written by Mr. Alan

GRADE 10 VISUAL ART
Written by Mr. Alan

“Practice makes perfect. After a long time of practicing, our work will become natural, skillful, swift, and steady.” ― Bruce Lee

Students working on the Cambridge IGCSE Art & Design textbook activity the Observational Drawing Exercise. They are working on a lists of objects taken from the textbook for practicing their observation drawing skills and attempted various of medium techniques.

GRADE 6 SCIENCE
Experiment on Respiration
Written by Mr. Ben

Grade 6 science student performed an experiment to investigate on the capability of plants to undergo respiration(breathing). They were tasked to bring different types of leaves to school. Students soaked the leaves under lukewarm water and observe the formation of bubbles within the timeframe of 5 minutes. They were asked to research and explain the phenomenon from the scientific point of view. Moreover, they were exposed to MYP Experimental Cycle to approach investigations systematically in the future with the integration of scientific skills and strategies.

GRADE 6 INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY
An assessment for knowledge on volcanic structure
Written by Mr. Aleks Marchev

This week the students in Grade 6 completed an excercise and a worksheet to test their knowledge and investigation skills on the topic of Volcanoes. Overall they were very interested and engaged and some were quite surprised to learn that volcanoes can be not only a dnager to humans but they can benefit us in many different ways. They had a chance to demonstrate their presentation skills as well as their creativity in preparation for the upcoming project on creating their own model of a volcano.

GRADE 9 ENTERPRISE
Written by Mr. Aleks Marchev

GRADE 9 CHEMISTRY
Chromatography technique
Written by Mr. Ben

Grade 9 students brought printer inks, pen inks and leaves for pigment extraction and separation via the newly learnt skill, chromatography technique. Chromatography techniques are widely used in the field of science to discover natural products and new active compounds present in plants or herbs. Students performed paper chromatography technique, calculate the retention factor using Rf value formula and compare it to google scholar literature values to identify the pigments present in the leaves.

GRADE 9 & 10 PHYSICS

Written by Mr. Rahul

The second week for the SWA science-design students has been very kinetic. The students in Grade 9 & 10 physics classes have been exploring the experimental side right from the beginning. Grade 9 students have tried their hands on the measuring instruments like vernier caliper and micrometer giving them the right feel to have chosen the Engineering pathway. Very soon they will be working on the investigation projects following the MYP Criteria rubrics.

GRADE 8 PRODUCT DESIGN

Written by Mr. Rahul

Grade 8 product design students have been showing quiet enthusiasm in collaborating with their peers in class activities and pursuing the learning for fun. They have been busy making presentations on important global issues like “Sustainable future” and becoming aware to reduce the carbon footprints for a better planet. SWA science-design students are completely determined to create a better world for the future generation.

GRADE 7 SCIENCE

Written by Mr. Rahul

Grade 7 science students have been particularly energetic to pursue the experimentation right from the beginning of their term. They have been researching and exploring a lot. New students are also feeling settled and working hand-in-hand with their classmates. Recently they have investigated the “rate of photosynthesis” by calculating the amount of oxygen bubbles generating from a plant called as Brazilian waterweed (egeria-densa). They have shown all the qualities of a scientist in the making which includes patience, perseverance and of inquiry. We as science-design team are really-really excited and looking very much forward to help the young SWA students to become the future scientists, designers, engineers who not only are advanced technologically but carry empathy in the their hearts as well

INDONESIA INDEPENDENCE DAY (Indonesian & Music Department)

Written by Ms. Evi

Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka

The whole school of Sinarmas World Academy gathered on the sports field last August 17^th, 2022 to celebrate the 77th anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence. The Grade 11 students showed their perseverance and talent as ceremony officers during the flag raising ceremony and activities. This year, the Indonesians celebrate the 77th Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia with the national theme “RECOVERY FASTER, RISE UP STRONGER”. This theme was raised to remind people of the global Covid-19 pandemic that has been going on for the past two years. The sense of optimism of the Indonesian nation coupled with the synergy and collaboration of all components of the nation, raise the optimism that the country will soon recover from the pandemic, towards the better Indonesia.

During the ceremony, the Grade 9 and 10 students performed the national and traditional songs in a choir conducted by Sherry and Clarissa. Amongst the medley national songs performed were Hari Merdeka, and Manuk Dadali. These were followed by some traditional songs from various provinces in Indonesia.

To introduce this significant day to the little ones, some of the EY students and teachers also took part in the celebration. In the afternoon, MSHS assembly was taken place, for better understanding about Indonesian Independence. MSHS students began the assembly by singing the Indonesian national anthem “Indonesia Raya” and “Hari Merdeka” songs with pride. Grade 7 ILL started the assembly by doing Historical walk.

During the MSHS assembly, Grade 7 did the "historical walk" to introduce some of the great heroes and country independence proclaimer as well as some historical monuments. Grade 8 did a pledge for their beloved country Indonesia, followed by traditional music ensemble - kolintang performance featuring Qiara Grade 7 with the Symphony Indonesia song. The medley was a collaborative project by Music and Civics/Indonesian Studies subjects. Grade 11 students arranged the Indonesian quiz, where 4 houses competed to answer questions related to Indonesia. Grade 7 ILA showed their fluency in Bahasa Indonesia by question and answers of how they find Indonesia as their 2nd home. The Independence assembly was greatly closed by Grade 10 students in which they performed the beautiful "tari Indang".

We all believe, that the spirit of cooperation, spirit of patriotism, nationalism to our beloved homeland Indonesia would encourage the students to contribute to their families, their schools, their nation. Keep maintaining the spirit of unity and integrity regardless of ethnicity, race, and religion. “The fate of a nation will not change if we do not change it. Let's work together to improve our quality to be useful for the country.

GRADE 11 Mathematics AA SL

Written by Mr. Lukas

Grade 7 English Language and Literature - The Power of Persuasion
Written by Mr. Daniele

Grade 10 English Language and Literature - Cultivating Culture in the Media
Written by Mr. Daniele

Grade 11 English B - The Purpose, Value, and Meaning of Art
Written by Mr. Daniele

CHINESE DEPARTMENT

Written by Mr. Charles

Every year, we celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival as a school-wide activity. The inclusion of inter-cultural learning experiences is an essential feature of our school curriculum, and our Chinese Department goes to great length to create various activities so that our students can experience the essence of this traditional Chinese festival and its long-lasting culture in fun and engaging ways.

This week, Grade 9 students were given paper and calligraphy brush to make their own lanterns and decorated the classroom – a fun craftwork activity that dates back two thousand years! Through the hands-on experience of making lanterns, our children learnt to collaborate with one another and to form stronger bonds in class. https://www.bilibili.com/s/video/BV1Az411i7VC

Another tradition involving calligraphy is to write ancient poems related to Moon on rice paper (a.k.a Xuanzhi). This task are being assigned to Chinese Calligraphy EX’ participants.

Grade 10 students are working together with the MYP Music students to put on a show in the MSHS Assembly next month featuring a Mid-Autumn Festival legend – the sun shooter Hou Yi and the Lady in the moon Chang E. Their stage play is going to bring the folktale to life!