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TEXTBOOKS AND WORKBOOKS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024 (SAP BOOK ORDER - BATCH 2)

In preparation for the next academic year, 2023-2024, all students are required to have the complete set of textbooks and resources prescribed by the school. Parents are given the choice to buy their child(ren)’s books on their own (external vendors) or through the school, with the option to buy new books or second-hand books (based on the school library’s availability). Please be informed that all students are required to have original copies. Photocopied/scanned books are not allowed to be used at school in accordance with copyright regulations.

For the upcoming academic year 2023-2024, Book Order Forms can be accessed from Fiori Parent Portal. We have re-enabled the SAP Book Order System for the 2nd batch group starting Monday, February 27th, 2023 to Friday, March 10th, 2023. Refer to https://swa-jkt.com/bookorder-guide.pdf for the user manual of the Book Order Form.

Procedure for the Book Purchase for the academic year 2023-2024 will be as follows:

1. Parents/MSHS Students access Book Order Forms from SWA Fiori Portal (https://portal.swa-jkt.com).

2. Parents/Students are expected to complete/submit the form and parents to make the payment for the order at the latest on Friday, March 10th, 2023.

Kindly note that the system will automatically cancel all orders, for which payment has not been settled at the end of the period (Friday, March 10th, 2023).

For any questions or clarifications, please contact:

• IT Team (it@swa-jkt.com) for any questions related to User ID and password.

• SWA library (library@swa-jkt.com) for any questions related to the book order.

• MSHS Admin (mshs_admin@swa-jkt.com).

• EY ES Admin (eyes_admin@swa-jkt.com).

CONGRATULATIONS

SWA SPIKE VOLLEYBALL CLUB

Written By Mr. Alex Nenes

The Mighty Macans are back in action! This time our boys and girls represented SWA in the Laurensia Cup 2023. Last week the boys volleyball team visited ACS and played against their boys team. We won the match by 3 sets to 2. This week, the boys and girls volleyball teams played in the Laurensia Cup and represented SWA beautifully. The experience was very important to our athletes to build confidence and learn from more experienced players. We would like to thank the teachers who kindly chaperoned our athletes, Mr. Greg and Mr. Kevin. On a final note, The SWA community would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to the Spike Volleyball team for their impressive performance and outstanding accomplishment at the Laurensia Cup. Our boys’ hard work and determination have paid off as they brought home the well-deserved third-place trophy. Throughout the competition, our athletes demonstrated great sportsmanship and teamwork and that provides inspiration to us all, and we are proud of our winning team. SWA Spike Volleyball Club, keep up the great work and we look forward to your future achievements.

Well done SWA Spike!

WHOLE SCHOOL SPRING FESTIVAL CELEBRATION
Written by Ms. Guo

春节，是中国最隆重、最热闹的一个传统节日。为了庆祝这个充满喜悦的节日，SWA的EYES和MSHS的学生举行了以“春节的故事”为主题的两场演出。

在EYES的演出中，伴着钟声的敲响，幕布徐徐打开，映入眼帘的是G1的小朋友给大家带来的序幕——“元日”。在清脆悦耳的诵读和音乐中，孩子们载歌载舞地表达了对春天来临、万象复苏的赞美之情。 

Spring Festival is the most solemn and bustling traditional festival in China. In order to celebrate this joyous festival, students from SWA EYES and MSHS held two session performances with the theme of "The Story of the Spring Festival". In the performance of EYES, with the ringing of the bell, the curtain slowly opened. What came into sight was the "prelude" brought by the children of G1 - The First Day of Spring Festival. In the crisp and sweet reading and music, the children sang and danced to express their appreciation for the coming of spring and the recovery of Vientiane (every phenomenon on the earth).

随着爷爷、孙子、孙女的讲述，春节由腊月二十三开始，至正月十五结束，在这将近一个月的传统节日期间，人们各种庆祝活动的画卷逐渐展现。

With the narration of grandpa, grandson, and granddaughter, the Spring Festival begins from the 23rd of the 12th lunar month until the 15th of the first lunar month. During this nearly one-month traditional festival, the pictures of various celebration activities are gradually displayed.

接下来，G3的同学用童谣、歌曲和舞蹈展现了从农历腊月二十三开始，人们为了迎接和欢度春节所做的各种准备、活动和习俗。

Next, G3 students used nursery rhymes, songs, and dances to show all kinds of preparatory activities and customs for the welcoming of the Spring Festival starting from the 23rd lunar month of the 12th lunar month.

在年三十的晚上，G4的学生给大家带来了“十二生肖”的故事，Pre K的小朋友也装扮成小兔子来给大家拜年了。

On the evening of the New Year's Eve, G4 students presented the story of the "Zodiac" to everyone, and Pre K's children also dressed up as rabbits to give New Year's greetings to everyone.

正月初一到了，G2的学生通过歌曲和舞蹈，展现了各家各户、大街小巷，人们相互拜年祝福的热烈情景。K2B小朋友的“听我说谢谢你”，展现的则是家人团聚、心怀感恩、欢乐祥和的景象。

When the first day of the first lunar month arrived, G2 students showed the warm scene of people greeting each other through songs and dances. The K2B children's "Thank You" shows the scene of family reunion, gratitude, joy and peace.

正月初二，孩子们跟着父母回到了外公、外婆家，Nursery的小朋友用舞蹈“敲咚咚”表达了他们的喜悦之情。

On the second day of the first month, the children followed their parents back to their grandparents' home. Nursery's kids expressed their joy by dancing "Knock-Knock".

正月初三的时候，人们高高兴兴地逛起了热闹的庙会。K2A的小朋友用舞蹈“你笑起来真好看”表达了他们高兴的心情。

On the third day of the first month, people happily strolled around the bustling temple fair. K2A children expressed their happy mood with the dance "You Are Looking Good When You Smile".

正月初五是迎财神的日子，K1“咚咚锵锵过新年”的喧闹，一定能把幸福召唤到人们中间。

The fifth day of the first month is the day to welcome the god of wealth. The noise of K1 "Celebrate Chinese New Year" will surely bring happiness to people.

正月十五是元宵节，G5的学生们给大家表演了“卖汤圆”。那圆圆、甜甜的汤圆，正象征了人们生活的圆满和甜蜜。

The fifteenth day of the first month is the Lantern Festival. G5 students performed "Selling the Tangyuan" to everyone. The round and sweet glutinous rice balls symbolize the completeness and sweetness of people's lives.

MSHS的表演别开生面。一开始的、由弦乐俱乐部带来的乐器演奏“梁祝”，就将人们带入到了浓浓的中国传统文化的氛围中。

MSHS's performance had given a new path. At the beginning, the instrument of "Liang Zhu'' brought by the string music club that brought people into the atmosphere of strong traditional Chinese culture.

接下来是由G6、7、8学生表演的大型舞台剧“年的传说”。那激昂的鼓点、那娴熟的乐器、那悲壮的歌声，再加上引人入胜的场景表演，不仅展现了人们驱逐年兽，迎来平和幸福生活的过程，更是将整个演出的气氛推到了高潮。

Next is the large-scale stage play "The Story of the Nian" which was performed by G6, G7, and G8 students. The passionate drums, the skillful musical instruments, the solemn singing, and the fascinating scene performance not only show the process of people expelling Nian Beast and ushering in a peaceful and happy life, but also push the atmosphere of the whole performance to a climax.

由Timber带来的歌曲“自己”，则表达了对勇敢、坚持、不放弃的精神追求。

The song "Zi Ji- Self" by Timber expresses the spiritual pursuit of courage, perseverance, and the spirit of not giving up.

由G9、10同学带来的春节采访视频，讲出来的是人们对春节习俗、活动的各种了解和认识。

The Spring Festival interview video brought by G9 and 10 students showed people's understanding of the customs and activities of the Spring Festival.

舞蹈团的“火花”，表现的则是春节的喜庆是没有国界的，愿全世界的人们都共同拥有美好幸福的生活。

The "Firework" performed by “Takeone” dance group showed that the celebration of the Spring Festival has no boundaries, and people all over the world are willing to share a beautiful and happy life.

热闹而欢乐的春节表演，就这样在大家的依依不舍中落下了帷幕。祝愿所有的人在新的一年中，幸福美满！吉祥如意！

The lively and happy performance of the Spring Festival ended in everyone's reluctance. We wish everyone happiness and good luck!

To sum up the Spring Festival performances, please see the link below:

EY ES Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YD5JsdQUax3VdV_0zxhNFhPxUW_Z1PJr?usp=sharing 

MS HS Photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uAuBXf4NRK5RkC-VJloXJoRDzkB2nwIL?usp=sharing 

PARENTS’ ACTIVITY

Written by Ms. Lisa and Mr. Alex

PARENT COOKING CLASS IS BACK!

SWA is proud to share that the parents are back to school! Yes, that is right. Our parents now have several opportunities to participate in exciting activities right here on our campus. We have made several spaces available for the parents' get together,  to enjoy quality time and have fun. As the Chinese New Year approached, On Tuesday, January 31, a group of parents gathered in the DT Masterchef Kitchen to celebrate in a special way. They joined forces to cook dumplings in a fun and engaging activity that brought everyone together.

The atmosphere was lively and festive, with the sound of laughter, smiles, and the aroma of freshly cooked dumplings filling the air. All participants worked together, rolling out dough and filling it with a variety of delicious ingredients. This activity was not only a great way to welcome the Year of the Rabbit but also a great opportunity for parents to bond and get to know each other better.

Everyone had a great time and the end result was a delicious feast of dumplings for all to enjoy. The activity was a success and everyone left with happy memories. 

The dumpling-making activity brought together a very good number of parents and created a fun and engaging atmosphere. Everyone hand in hand from sharing the recipe, how to make the dough from scratch, and how to mix the spices. The result was fragrance and delicious dumplings! It was a wonderful way to celebrate the Chinese New Year and a great opportunity for the SWA Parent community to come together and make memories.

The parent association heated things up after the cooking class by opening a scrumptious snack stall during the Spring Festival event with delightful bites, from the sweet and chewy Tang Yuen to the spicy and savory Aloo Boonda. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the PAs, we can indulge in these delectable treats to our hearts' content!

SWA TEAHOUSE
Written by Library Team and Chinese Department

February 1st, 2023 was a special Coffee Morning as it was the reopening of the beautiful SWA teahouse.

"Tea is more than just a drink. It brings communities together."

Tea drinking not only brings health benefits but also teaches us mindfulness and appreciation of the small things in life. The SWA teahouse which is strategically located in Zheng He building is not only a place for gathering, but also for learning and rediscovery. Aside from students, teachers, and staff, the SWA parents are highly encouraged to utilise the room for reading, relaxing, and bonding.

We are delighted to share this wonderful space with the whole community and we look forward to creating more fun and meaningful activities with everyone.  

Please do not hesitate to contact swa_library@swa-jkt.com for teahouse reservations.

MICRO: BITS CLUB 

Written by Mr. Ciaran

In recent sessions, the Micro:bits club have been exploring two different types of sensors: the alcohol sensor, and the steam sensor. The club members programmed and constructed an alcohol sensor, which they then tested by spraying alcohol-based sanitizer in close proximity. The reading appeared on the Micro:bits on-board LEDs.

Last week, the club members constructed a steam sensor, to detect moisture in the air. A smoke machine (commonly used in stage performances) was used to test if the devices functioned as intended. This was a more complicated project, since it required students to connect and program an LCD, which could show the readings more clearly.

Members are reminded to bring the Micro:bits, Sensor shield kits, and laptops to every session! Students in grades 4-6 who are interested in programming and electronics are welcome to come along to the Micro:bits club in the Design building every Tuesday, between 3-4 pm. 

Please join us as we continue the build-up to our major project, Otto the Micro:bit-driven robot, which we will construct in term 4.