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World Scholar’s Cup
Written by Ms. Kelly and Mr. Alex

Skittles Round

The alpacas are back! 

Alpaca is one of the most symbolic figures in the World Scholar’s Cup. Indeed, it is our honour to host the annual World Scholar’s Cup (Skittle Round) again on our own campus on the 5th and 6th of May 2023. This year, we accommodated more than 300 participants from different schools around Jakarta.  

The Skittles round is designed to be a fun and engaging way for scholars to test their knowledge and critical thinking skills in a team-based setting.  The students participated in the Debate, Scholar's Bowl, Collaborative Writing, and Team Challenge. These events encourage collaboration and teamwork among team members as they work together to answer as many questions as possible. Additionally, the World Scholar’s Cup offers great opportunity for scholars from different schools to meet, learn, and compete with each other. It provides a platform for young scholars to showcase their knowledge and skills, while also building friendships and connections with like-minded individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. 

A big congratulation to our three amazing Skittles Teams, as they won a total of 60 medals, including 29 gold medals and 31 silver medals.  Below are the list of Skittles Teams and the members:  

Skittles: Darrell, Aradhya, Yusra    

Skittles: Grace, Wen Jie, Bella

Skittles: Raphael, Jennifer, Beverly

We are thrilled that three of our Skittles are qualified to the Global Round and let’s hope that they will make it to the Tournament of Champions at Yale University later in November.

Junior and Senior Round

Congratulations to the SWA Scholars for their exceptional performance in the World Scholars Cup Jakarta Round 2023! 

SWA MSHS scholars participated in both the Junior and Senior categories held on May 6, 7, and 8 in Jakarta and brought home a total of 59 medals - 24 gold, and 35 silver medals. We would like to recognise Christopher for his outstanding achievement, winning 7 gold medals and 6 silver, with a total of 13 medals. SWA was represented by 3 junior and 3 senior teams, with a total of 14 students:

Jr: Sophia G6, Jansie G6, Stephanie G6

Jr: Samarth G7, Yusuf G6

Jr: Christopher G8, Kate G7

Sr: Janice G9, Jessica G9

Sr: Andrew G9, Zach G9

Sr: Jaeyi G10, Jing G10

We raise our hands for a big round of applause to all SWA scholars for their remarkable dedication and hard work in this challenging international academic competition. We would also like to express our gratitude to the parents for their unconditional support throughout the process, from training to the event itself. A special thanks goes to the coaches and chaperones, Mr. Daniele, Mr. Kevin, Ms. Aleksandra, and Ms. Katherine for their hard work and preparation of our scholars for the competition.

Our SWA scholars demonstrated exceptional critical thinking skills, teamwork, and communication abilities throughout the WSC Jakarta Round. We are proud of their accomplishments and are confident that they will continue to shine in future competitions. All SWA participants demonstrated outstanding performance and achievement in this international academic competition and we would like to share our appreciation and gratitude for their effort, the parent support provided, which is essential to the children's success.

All SWA Junior and Senior SWA scholars qualified for the Global Round and we hope to see them qualify for the Tournament of Champions at Yale University in November 2023.

Celebrating the Achievements of Young SWA Mathematicians in Singapore & Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO)

We are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of a group of SWA Mathematicians who participated in the Singapore & Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO) 2023 competitions.

Our heartfelt congratulations goes to the following students who have demonstrated exceptional performance and dedication:

Singapore & Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO)

Bronze

Wayne (G1)

Hugh (G2)

Arin (G3)

Jeslyn (G3)

Honorable Mention

Konrad (G2)

Beverly (G3)

At SWA, we believe in providing our students with appropriate support and challenges to expand their horizons in various fields. By participating in different mathematics competitions, our students have not only developed their mathematical skills and knowledge but also cultivated a passion for mathematics and related fields.

Once again, congratulations to the above students for the amazing achievements! Their hard work and dedication have paid off. We hope that their success will inspire them to continue striving for excellence in their future endeavours.

Chinese Composition Published in Indonesia International Daily news (Guoji ribao) 

生活是写作的源泉，而写作又会加深对生活的思考，因为所有的写作都是对生活的认识和理解。希望我们都学会用眼观察生活，用笔记录生活，用心去感知生活，那时你就会发现——生活是多么美好！

Life is the source of writing, and writing a composition will deepen the reflection of life, because all of writing is about knowing and understanding life. Wishing we could use our eyes to observe our life, to record life through the pen and perceive life with our heart, then you will realize - How wonderful life is!

SWA Apprentice Programme Batch 2 is Coming Soon!

The first batch of the SWA Apprentice Programme ended successfully last December 2022, and now it's time to launch the second batch. The next batch of the SWA Apprentice Programme will be held from June 19th to June 30th, 2023. The programme will be open for SWA students in Grades 9 to 12. 

With this programme, students will get an opportunity to update their portfolios and gain hands-on experience in a wide range of fields. The programme has been designed to help students acquire the knowledge and skills that will prepare them for their future careers. 

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn and grow with us. We look forward to welcoming you to our SWA Apprentice Programme! Stay tuned for more details or you can contact mshs_admin@swa-jkt.com for further information.

SWA CARE CORNER

Sexual Health Education Series #1 - Parent’s Guide for Dealing with Puberty

Do you see that your 9-15 years old pre-teen/teen has begun to pay more attention to their appearance? Or do they seem to be more quiet or maybe more vocal than usual? With those signs, they might be entering puberty. Puberty is the stage in people’s lives when they develop from a child into an adult because of the changes in their body that make them able to have children (https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/puberty). Usually puberty happens at 10 or 11 years old, however it can start as early as 8 years old and continue until 18 years old.

These are the changes that happen during puberty:

1. Grow taller and gain weight

2. Grow hair under arms and genitals

3. Sweat more

4. Rapid and random change in their mood

5. Begin to have feelings of attraction 

6. Have deeper voice

7. Have changes in appetite and energy levels

Knowing those changes, pre-teens/ teens need a support system that can guide them to face the challenging situation:

Puberty as well as becoming a teenager is the most challenging period in one’s life. They are not a child anymore or an adult yet, however they are encouraged to think and behave maturely while their brain is still “underconstruction”. That is why, parents guide and support during teenage period are needed.