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Spring Festival
Written by Chinese Department
中国新年，又称春节，它是一个充满活力、充满文化习俗的节日。 春节象征着生命的更新和来年繁荣的希望，有着古老的习俗和传统的活动。 在SWA，我们整个学校社区以极大的热情热烈欢迎这个吉祥的时刻，举办了盛大的中国新年庆祝活动，EYES的师生们举办了以”春节习俗知多少“为主题的春节联欢会。
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is a festival full of vitality and cultural customs. Spring Festival symbolizes renewal of life and hope of prosperity, the tradition goes back to ancient times. At SWA, the whole school community warmly welcomes this auspicious moment, on February 23rd we held a grand Chinese New Year celebration with the theme “The Customs of Spring Festival”.
首先，由ES舞蹈队的唯美舞蹈拉开了演出的序幕。
First, the beautiful ES dance group kicked off the performance.
接着是由G1和Pre-K联合演出了“春天来了”的篇章。展示了春节准备“年花”和“新衣”的习俗。
Next, G1 and Pre-K jointly perform the chapter of “Spring Comes”. It showed the Spring Festival prepare the” New Year Flower” and “New Cloth” and costume.
春节是充满浓浓亲情的节日。G2和K1的孩子们则为大家展示了“幸福家人”的习俗。
Spring Festival is a festival full of strong family affection. G2 and K1 students showed everyone the custom of “Happy Family”.
关于春节有不少传说流传下来。G5和Nursery的孩子们表演了著名的“年的故事”。
There are many legends passed down about the Spring Festival. The G5 and Nursery students performed the famous “Story of Nian”.
春节逛庙会，是大家喜闻乐见的活动。G3和ES合唱队的同学们为大家展示的是“热闹庙会”的场面。
Visiting the festival fair during the Spring Festival is a popular activity for everyone. G3 and ES Choir present the festival as the scene of a lively festival fair.
生肖文化是春节的一大特征。G4和K2的小朋友为我们带来的是龙年的祝福。 当全体演出的孩子们在舞台上欢呼雀跃、庆贺这难忘的节日时，家长和孩子们沉浸在久久的欢乐中。
The Culture of Zodiac is a major feature of the Spring festival. G4 and K2 students brought us the blessing of the year of Dragon. When all the children performing on stage cheered and celebrated this unforgettable festival, parents and children were immersed in a long period of joy.
今年中学部的春节联欢会主题是“穿越时空”。学生们通过歌唱、舞蹈、器乐表演等方式穿越不同的时间和地点，展示中国各地的春节故事和老百姓耳熟能详的历史传说及著名历史人物。学生们通过幽默诙谐的表演和经典人物的刻画，向观众展示一个独特的春节、不一样的文化经典。
The theme of the MSHS Chinese New Year assembly is "Travel through Time." Students will traverse different time periods and places through singing, dancing, instrumental performances, and acting, showcasing Spring Festival stories from various places and well-known historical figures from Chinese history and legend that the common people are familiar with. Through humorous and witty performances and the portrayal of classic characters, the students will introduce the audience to a unique Spring Festival and a different cultural classic.
“穿越时空过春节”的情节设定是这样的：在SWA庆祝春节时，有3名学生不小心触碰到了沐心园中的“青龙”机关，结果穿越到了秦朝时位于西北的咸阳宫。皇帝请他们一起看了歌舞，共度春节，使他们了解到人们载歌载舞过春节的习俗源远流长。
The plot setting of “Celebrating the Spring Festival through Time and Space” is as follows: During the Spring Festival celebration，three SWA students accidentally touched the "Qinglong" mechanism in SWA Muxin Garden, and ended up travelling to Xianyang Palace located in the northwest of China of Qin Dynasty. The emperor invited them to watch song and dance performances, celebrate the Spring Festival together, and let them understand that the custom of people singing and dancing during the Spring Festival has a long history.
秦朝大将带着3位学生穿越到位于南方的西湖，他们了解到了在南方人民有春节踏春的习俗。
The general of the Qin Dynasty took the three students across time to the West Lake in southern China. Students learned that people in the south have the custom of spring outing during Chinese New Year.
大将和3位学生又穿越到杭州保安堂，结识了民间传说中的人物——白娘子和许仙，从而了解到人们在春节有躲避疾病、祝福安康的习俗。
The great general and three students once again traveled to Bao An Tang in Hangzhou, and met the legendary figures - Bai Niangzi and Shui Xian (from White Snake Legend), thus learned people’s custom of avoiding diseases and wishing for health during Spring Festival.
众人穿越到南京安乐寺，了解到春节百姓上香祈福的习俗。后又进入到“画龙点睛”的神话传说中，从而了解了一些生肖龙的民间文化。
They traveled to An Le Temple in Nanjing, learned about the custom of people offering incense and praying for blessings during the Spring Festival. Later on they traveled into the folklore of “Adding the finishing touch to a Dragon” , and learned about the folk culture of Dragon.
大家又穿越到位于中原地区的开封府，通过与中国历史著名人物包公打交道，了解到春节放假、阖家团聚的习俗流传至今。
Everyone then travelled to Kaifeng Mansion in the Central Plains region. Through interactions with the famous Judge Bao, they learned that the custom of taking a holiday and family reunion during the Spring Festival goes back to ancient times.
最后，所有人都穿越时空相聚在SWA，共度春节。
Everyone traveled time and space to gather in SWA and spend time at the Spring festival together.
Congratulations
First LEGO League Philippines 2024
Written by Mr. Haoken
It was a day of accomplishment for the SWA Rocks and SWA RoboKnights teams at the esteemed First Lego League (FLL) competition held in Subic Bay, Philippines, on the 17th of February. Displaying remarkable expertise, SWA Rocks was awarded the Inquiring Mind Award, while the SWA RoboKnights received the Innovative Project Award, both reflecting the teams' dedication and high-caliber performance. Cosmos Codex together with SWA RoboKnights also received the Finalist medals.
The FLL's mission is to foster an interest in STEM among children through interactive and practical experiences. It's a global initiative that encourages young minds to develop their abilities in critical thinking, coding, and design through its three distinct divisions. This year's theme, "Masterpiece," challenged participants to creatively intertwine the essence of art with the realm of STEM communication. The triumph of the SWA teams at the FLL Subic Bay FLL tournaments celebrates the interdisciplinary approach that our school advocates — blending the analytical rigor of STEM with the creative dynamics of the arts. Their presentations underscored the belief that integrating these disciplines can significantly enrich the educational landscape, making learning more engaging and accessible. The teams’ ability to convey complex concepts through an interdisciplinary lens not only won them awards but also set a benchmark for how educational content can be delivered in compelling and innovative ways.
As we applaud SWA Rocks and SWA RoboKnights for their impressive achievements, we also recognise the hard work of all the mentors, parents, and staff who supported our teams. Together, we are forging a path for innovative education, proving that learning can be as fun as it is informative and transformative. Congratulations to the SWA Rocks, Cosmo Codex, and SWA RoboKnights for their achievements.
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SWA MSHS students Adhisya, Almira, Nicole and Aimee participated in the Asia Youth International Model United Nations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 26-29 January 2024. The students had a great experience participating in the different committees, giving inspiring speeches and working together to come up with resolutions. Over 300 students from around the world participated in the event.
Personal Project Exhibition
Written by Mr. Haoken
The Personal Project Exhibition, marking the climax of the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for the 2023-2024 academic year, was held with great success on Friday, 23 February 2024, from 8:00 AM to 12:10 PM at the Arts Building. This event stood out as a profound celebration of the creativity, dedication, and remarkable journey undertaken by our Grade 10 students.
This year's theme, "Embracing Innovation, Inspiring Action", set the stage for our students to explore areas of personal interest deeply, while also sharpening their approaches to learning (ATL) skills. The exhibition showcased a wide array of projects that not only demonstrated the students' accumulated knowledge and skills but also their commitment to instigating positive change. The Personal Project is recognized as the apex of the MYP, offering students a unique opportunity to delve into subjects they are passionate about, thereby fostering a sense of ownership and pride in their work. This year's projects were particularly impressive, reflecting in-depth inquiries into various topics and embodying the spirit of innovation and action.
The event was more than just a display of academic achievements; it was a reflection of the resilience, growth, and thorough preparation our students have invested in readiness for future challenges. It provided a platform for the community to come together in support and celebration of these young achievers' hard work and accomplishments.
Enterprise Exhibition
Written by Ms. Renu
Grade 9 enterprise students recently participated in a unique sales opportunity as part of their coursework requirements. Organised by the students themselves, this one-off sales event was a key component of their involvement in youth enterprise development. The experience not only provided a platform for students to showcase their products but also served as a valuable learning opportunity.
In addition to gaining practical experience in selling, the event allowed students to develop their ideas and skills in entrepreneurship. It encouraged them to take calculated risks, be innovative and creative in their approach, and demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards challenges.
Overall, the experience was not just about selling products but about fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among the students. It encouraged them to think critically, adapt to changing circumstances, and collaborate effectively with their peers. Such experiences are invaluable in preparing students for future endeavours in the world of business and entrepreneurship.
See you all next week for the World Book Day celebration 🎉.
Join us as EY and ES parents become guest storytellers in various classes. Enjoy a workshop with a book illustrator and a live online interview with an author. Games, food booths, and book fair are also prepared for the students to enjoy. Start preparing your book character costumes and don’t forget to wear them on Thursday, 29 February 2024.
Need ideas? Click this link for some inspiration.
TEDxYouth@SWA 2024
Join us at TEDxYouth@SWA 2024 to explore the transformative power of curiosity, discovery, and identity in embracing personal growth. Saturday, 9 March 2024 at Sinarmas World Academy. Visit tedx.swa-jkt.com to register.
Food Service 26 February - 8 March 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 at the latest by Sunday, 25 February 2024, at 12:00 pm. Payments can be made using a school ID Card or QRIS.
Don't forget to bring your own cutlery for hygiene purposes.
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The programme is also offered to Elementary School students aged 7-11 years old. In this programme, literacy skills, (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), are further developed through exposure to stories of various genres. The language exercises are combined with activities that focus on comprehension skills (eg. summarising, inferencing, comparing and contrasting) that they can apply to all reading situations.
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