WHOLE SCHOOL NEWS

WHOLE SCHOOL

CONGRATULATIONS

FLAME 2025: Circle of Harmony

On 14-18 March 2025, SWA proudly presented its annual FLAME—Festival of the Arts and Music Exploration, a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and artistic excellence. This year’s theme, “The Circle of Harmony,” was inspired by the chromatic circle, symbolising unity in diversity, where each note, like each individual, contributes to a greater musical balance. Through music, visual arts, and performance, FLAME 2025 embodied the essence of teamwork, perseverance, and artistic expression.

SWA Music Recital | 14 March 2025

The festival opened with the SWA Music Recital, in collaboration with Royal Music Studio, showcasing an impressive range of performances from SWA’s talented musicians. Pianists, vocalists, guitarists, drummers, and violinists from elementary to high school, took the stage at Trini Dewi Theatre, demonstrating their skill, musicality, and growth as performers. Congratulations to all student performers for their outstanding dedication and artistry. Their performances not only demonstrated technical excellence but also reflected their evolving confidence and stage presence. This recital was more than just a showcase; it was a celebration of perseverance, individuality, and the shared love of music.

SWA Choir Concert featuring Archipelago Singers | 15 March 2025

SWA Arts Exhibition | 14–18 March 2025

Complementing the musical performances, the SWA Arts Exhibition showcased a stunning array of visual artworks from students of all grade levels. Featuring a special exhibit of IB Visual Arts projects, the exhibition transformed the space into an immersive artistic experience, with thoughtful lighting and curation enhancing each piece. 

"The Butterfly in Me" by Grade 1: 

Students created vibrant artworks exploring "The Butterfly in Me”, expressing transformation and self-growth through watercolour blending, intricate patterns, and collage. They developed essential skills like butterfly drawing, oil pastel resist, and cutting and pasting, incorporating personal photographs and decorative backgrounds. Each piece symbolises their creative journey, much like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon.

"Tree Reflection Painting" by Grade 2: 

Students explore the beauty of reflections in nature through watercolour creating serene landscapes that capture mirrored trees on water. They develop skills in reflection painting, watercolour blending, and oil pastel resist while refining their tree-drawing abilities and layering colours for depth. Their artworks showcase keen observation and artistic expression, bringing the stillness and symmetry of reflected landscapes to life.

“Pop Art Expression” by Grade 3: 

Students explore the bold world of Pop Art, drawing inspiration from Andy Warhol to create vibrant food-themed artworks. Using drawing, watercolour, and markers, they experiment with composition, bold outlines, and contrasting colours—hallmarks of the Pop Art movement. This project transforms everyday food items into striking, playful visuals, celebrating the beauty of the ordinary with a modern twist.

"Fabric Tie-Dye" by Grade 3 & 4: 

The Tie-Dye Project lets students experiment with colour pattern, and fabric manipulation using traditional resist dyeing. They explore folding and binding techniques to create unique designs while developing skills in pattern-making, colour blending, and fabric preparation. Each piece showcases their creativity, patience, and understanding of colour interactions, resulting in stunning, one-of-a-kind artworks.

“Paint Pouring Project” by Grade 5: 

This project blends math and art as students apply ratio and proportion to mix colours before creating fluid designs. They explore the balance between precision and creativity, developing skills in pattern-making, colour theory, and paint mixing. Through pouring and blending, they allow organic patterns to emerge naturally, showcasing the harmony between structured thinking and artistic expression.

The IB DP Visual Art Students each had a personal exhibition that was the culmination of their IB coursework that was displayed by the SWA school community. Students of all grade levels enjoyed viewing the artworks, asking questions, and discussing what they saw with the artists. 

Grade 7 students learnt the characteristics of art styles by studying the characteristics of Chinese Peasant paintings. They then used their creativity to produce their own artwork, focusing on the theme of "daily life." Drawing inspiration from the Chinese Peasant style, they incorporated repeated objects to convey movement, bright and unconventional colours, and distinctive flat shapes to add unique and captivating details to their pieces.

FLAME 2025 would not have been possible without the dedication and support of our teachers, students, parents, volunteers, and school leadership. Your hard work and passion brought this festival to life, reminding us that true harmony is achieved through collaboration and perseverance. Thank you for being part of this extraordinary celebration of music and the arts.

CARE CORNER

Written by Ms. Lindi

MANAGING SCREEN TIME AND MAINTAINING DIGITAL BOUNDARIES AT HOME

Managing screen time starts with setting a clear limit based on your child’s age and needs. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2024) suggests screen time guidelines:

It is important to set the rules and implement them consistently. Establishing screen-free zones, like during family meals or before bedtime, helps create healthy habits. Showing our children the appropriate examples of behaviour is also part of establishing the rules. When having the conversation, make sure we maintain eye contact and are free from distractions and using devices.

Beyond limiting screen time, parents can encourage digital literacy and online safety. UNICEF suggests some strategies for the family on how to maximise the use of the digital world while at the same time protecting them from the harmful effects. 

💡 Our First Anthology eBook! – One of the most exciting moments of this year’s celebration is the launch of our first-ever SWA World Book Day Anthology—a collection of stories written by our own community! We invite you to explore and enjoy these incredible stories here:

📖 Inspiring Guest Speakers – A big thank you to our amazing storytellers, including parents and authors, who shared their experiences in reading and writing.

EY Parents

ES Parents

MSHS Parents

📚 Bazaar – Students and teachers enjoyed browsing through the book swap, book fair, and exhibitions, discovering new reads and exchanging favourite stories.

🚚 Food Trucks & Refreshments – Reading was made even more enjoyable with a variety of delicious treats and refreshing drinks available each day.

👗📖 Book-Themed Costume Day (6 March) – Creativity was on full display as students and staffs dressed up as their favourite book characters, bringing stories to life in the most colourful way!

📖 February 2025 Readers of the Month:

We love seeing students immerse themselves in books, and we can’t wait to celebrate more readers next month!

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in World Book Day, as well as our dedicated readers who continue to make the library a vibrant place. Keep reading, keep exploring, and see you next year for another magical World Book Day!