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IB MYP Student Innovators’ Grant Awardees of 2022

The International Baccalaureate (IB) announces this year's finalists for the 2022 Dr. Siva Kumari MYP Student Innovators’ Grant. This platform gives the opportunity for Middle Years Programme (MYP) students to build vital skills to become the socially conscious leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs the world needs today. Only a handful of 30 students were selected from across IB schools around the globe and the winners are eligible to receive the Dr. Siva Kumari MYP Student Innovators’ Grant. Two students from SWA won the award: Sanandha and Ayden. Their projects were selected after a competitive two-stage application and review process and were required to exercise advocacy for authenticity, social impact, and personal connection toward the initiative. Each winner received funding of up to USD $10,000, to support project financial needs and ensure project success.

Finalists for the Dr. Siva Kumari MYP Student Innovators' Grant were announced by the IB on their website on October 7th, 2022:

https://ibo.org/programmes/middle-years-programme/dr-siva-kumari-myp-student-innovators-grant/Dr-Siva-Kumari-MYP-Student-Innovators-Grant-Awardees-of-2022/

Ayden’s project, “Reimaging Agricultural Vehicles: TeZoid: Auto-Regulated Wireless Recharging Mechanism with A.I. to surge agricultural growth,” while Sanandha focused her project on the challenges faced by women during menstruation among “Manusia Gerobak” or the cart people.

GRAND PRIZE FOR SPEECH AND OUTSTANDING AWARD FOR ESSAY IN THE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ENGLISH CHALLENGE

Congratulations to Jaeyi (Grade 10) for winning the Grand Prize for Speech and Outstanding Award for Essay for the Global Leadership English Challenge (GLEC) Vietnam 2022.

Jaeyi joined the 19th Training Program of the United Nations, which was a virtual 5 nights and 6 days summer program conducted by UN Professionals from around the globe. She was also recently invited to join the Yale MUN and the 20th Training Program in the United Nations, which will be held offline at Yale University and New York City, from January 19th to the 28th.

Such a great achievement for Jaeyi! We are so proud of you!

INDONESIA PIANO COMPETITION 2022
Written by Mr. Freddy

Congratulations to Andrew from Grade 9, who won the 1st Commendation Award in the Rhapsodie Indonesia Piano Competition 2022, which was held at ICE BSD on Saturday, October 15th, 2022. He performed the Waltz Op post. 70 No. 2 by Chopin, as a solo pianist in the Category of Free Selection D2. Additionally, in early October, he also won the Diamond Award in the APCS 2022, and was chosen to play the song A Whole New World from Disney Aladdin on piano, accompanied by the orchestra in the Usmar Ismail Hall, on November 5th, 2022. It will be a very beautiful and memorable experience that brings him to another level of musicianship. These valuable experiences in both competitions have grown his confidence and musical skills tremendously.

Congratulations to Richard from Grade 7, who won the Platinum Award also in the Rhapsodie Indonesia Piano Competition 2022, at ICE BSD on October 15th, 2022. He performed solo piano with the song entitled La Mia Tarantella, in the category of Beginner C. As a first-timer in the piano competition, this achievement has motivated him to keep up his good work on his musical skills and confidence as a young pianist.

Adriana won Indonesian Horse Lovers Festival 2022

Congratulations to Adriana and her horse Satria, who won first place in the Indonesian Horse Lovers Festival 2022, Introductory to Preliminary U16 category first day. They also won third place in the Introductory to Preliminary U16 category on the second day.

Another great achievement for Adriana in the horsing competition! We are so proud of you!

Kimberlee won Indonesian Horse Lovers Festival 2022

Congratulations to Kimberlee and her horse Cirillo, who won second place in the Indonesian Horse Lovers Festival 2022, Introductory to Preliminary Open category first day.

Such a great achievement for Kimberlee in the horsing competition. Keep up the great work, we are so proud of you!

LIBRARY CORNER
Written by Library Team

As we celebrate the United Nations Day this month, the library team has put together a simple corner to remind everyone who visits of the importance of diversity. Our various backgrounds, personalities, life experiences, and beliefs make who we are, and should be celebrated. The library is always open and ready to support the dynamic learning community of SWA in their discovery and deepening of knowledge, especially on matters of culture, race and ethnicity, religion, gender, disabilities, and others.

Happy United Nations Day!

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