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SWA 17th Anniversary

The Energy of Change: SWA's 17th Anniversary Celebrations

On 2 November 2024, SWA celebrated its 17th anniversary with a vibrant event that showcased the school’s commitment to growth, creativity, and community. The day was filled with exciting competitions, performances, and hands-on workshops that reflected the spirit of unity and exploration.

The SWA Cup featured thrilling competitions in basketball, volleyball, badminton, and swimming, with students demonstrating incredible teamwork. The Mind Matrix Challenge allowed students to test their skills in Mystery Trails, the Business Simulation, and the Environmental Sustainability Challenge, where innovation and critical thinking took centre stage.

A highlight of the event was the Passion Pods, offering 17 interactive workshops, including robotics, calligraphy, henna art, embroidery, mini cars, and origami. These sessions encouraged creativity and learning in a fun and engaging environment.

An Alumni Exhibit showcased the achievements of SWA graduates, highlighting diverse career paths—from law and publishing to software engineering. The exhibit also featured university choices and personal reflections, inspiring current students to think about their future opportunities. The celebration included an Appreciation Lunch for parents, followed by exciting games like Macan Unleashed and Macan Warrior, adding extra fun to the day.

Aligned with SWA’s mission to shape a brighter future, we launched the SWA Community Action: Build a Brighter Tomorrow initiative. In partnership with Habitat for Humanity, we are leading efforts to build homes in Cinamprak. This project focuses on building not just homes, but hope and unity within the community. Students have already joined, and we invite all parents and staff to contribute through volunteering, donations, or spreading awareness.

SWA’s 17th anniversary truly embodied the theme Energy of Change, inspiring students and the community to embrace new experiences and foster creativity.

SWA Cup 2024

The SWA Cup 2024 was a thrilling showcase of talent and sportsmanship, with the SWA team leading the charge across multiple events. From swimming to volleyball, basketball, and badminton, our students demonstrated exceptional teamwork, resilience, and the true spirit of "Energy of Change." SWA’s victories were marked by impressive performances, from dominating the pool to strategic wins on the court. The competition brought together top schools from across Indonesia, with SWA standing out as a leader in every match. Bravo to all SWA athletes for their dedication and competitive spirit, making this year’s SWA Cup a resounding success.

Mind Matrix 2024

The Mind Matrix Challenge at SWA captivated participants with its dynamic events. Mystery Trails offered fun, age-appropriate problem-solving for all grades, while the Business Simulation for Grades 7-12 tested students' strategic thinking and entrepreneurial skills. The Environmental Sustainability Challenge engaged Grades 4-12 in innovative solutions for real-world environmental issues. These events promoted creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking, providing students with an exciting opportunity to develop important skills while embracing the spirit of collaboration and innovation.

Here is the list of SWA Mind Matrix 2024 winners:

Environmental Sustainability Challenge (Elementary School): Hugh, Konrad, Haejin

Environmental Sustainability Challenge (Middle School): Claire, Isabel, Kevin

SWA Community Action: Build a Brighter Tomorrow 

This initiative, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, is making a real difference in Cinamprak by building homes for families in need. As the first volunteer group in the area, our students will actively participate in fundraising efforts through SA (Student Association) and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) programs, as well as engage in hands-on home building activities onsite. We invite parents and staff to join us in this meaningful cause through volunteering, donations, or spreading awareness, together making a lasting impact on the community.

Student Re-Enrolment Advice For Academic Year 2025-2026

Thank you to all the parents who have returned the re-enrolment advice for the academic year 2025-2026.

This is a gentle reminder that students who attended and supported SWA’s 17th Anniversary on 2 November 2024 are eligible to receive the “Early Bird SWA Care” special package, with payment due by 15 November 2024.

Parents need to submit Re-enrolment Advice through our Fiori Parent Portal (https://portal.swa-jkt.com) at the latest on 11 November 2024, and return the signed hardcopy to one of the offices below:

-   Admission Office

-   EYES SWA BSD Admin Office

-   MSHS SWA BSD Admin Office

For further information please refer to our school fees letter academic year 2025-2026. 

Thank you for your continuous support and commitment to your child's education in SWA.

Congratulations!

Rhapsodie Indonesia Piano Competition 2024

Congratulations to Richard Chang from Grade 9 for earning the Diamond Award at the Rhapsodie Indonesia Piano Competition 2024, held on October 26 at ICE BSD. Competing in the Free Pop D2 category, Richard performed Le Festin, a lively jazz-inspired soundtrack from Ratatouille, composed by Michael Giacchino and arranged by Rémi Bezançon. This remarkable achievement reflects his skill, dedication, and deep love for music. Alongside his recent Diamond Award, he successfully passed the ABRSM Piano Grade 4 exam this semester, underscoring his commitment to advancing his musical abilities. His journey is supported by a nurturing family and a school community that values and promotes creativity and musicality in diverse ways.

Learning piano offers teenagers like Richard extensive developmental benefits, from boosting creativity and cognitive skills to enhancing balance and skills. This art form requires high levels of concentration and motor control, which nurture both mind and body for holistic growth. Participation in music competitions helps build self-confidence, perseverance, and a strong sense of accomplishment, preparing students for success in music and beyond. We’re proud of Richard and delighted to support all our students’ musical journeys, fostering a community that celebrates talent and creativity.

Food Service 11 - 22 November 2024

To stay healthy and maintain a healthy weight, children need to be physically active and eat the right amount of nutrients to balance the energy they use. A healthy diet not only supports a child's growth and development but also has a profound impact on their mental and emotional well-being.

We help you to take out the stress from planning your child’s weekly menu by simply ordering from the SWA food service. With the tasty and healthy choices in the SWA Canteen, students can easily buy food and enjoy school meals. 

We are ready to serve you starting from 07:00 a.m. To preorder our menu at this link, please fill out the order  form  by Sunday, 10 November 2024 at 12:00 at the latest  . Payments can be made using a school ID Card or QRIS.

Don't forget to bring your own cutlery for hygiene purposes.

Health and Safety Update 

It is a standard procedure in SWA to conduct a whole school general cleaning every weekend, however, we would like to update you of the extra measures that were implemented especially during sensitive periods such as flu season, and the like. Deep cleaning operations are of utmost importance at this time and we thank our cleaning services and SWA staff for the maximum effort exerted and close monitoring of all the buildings to ensure that our school is safe and clean.

Cleanliness is simply not the absence of dirt but a characteristic of the people or users. Let us do our share. Let us respect the surroundings and practise personal hygiene wherever we may be. Wearing masks is encouraged for the safety of oneself and others, and it's also essential to prioritise proper handwashing at all times.

CARE CORNER

Caring Community Campaign: CLEAN AS YOU GO (CLAYGO)

School is the 2nd home for the community members, especially our students. They learn, grow and develop their skills and personalities by spending the whole day at school, and it is important for them to have their 2nd home as their safe environment. Emphasizing caring attitudes towards each other is a way to build a place that would be comfortable for them to go through their learning journey.

“CLAYGO” or “CLEAN AS YOU GO” is a practice that is used daily to maintain a clean and organised environment whether at home, workplace, or other public places. The cleanliness of our school takes all community members involved. Children learn through consistent practice and modelling of their significant others, which is why CLAYGO should be practised and emphasized at school but most importantly at home. Having these habits will not just benefit the environment, but also help the children to learn how to care for themselves and others.