“BINUSIANS, Staying Up, Top!”

ECY/EL BINUS SCHOOL Serpong’s School Production principal’s message

There’s always a first time. to the COVID-19 Pandemic, tion to go beyond what we can I humbly remind our BINU- do to reach for greater heights Due to the COVID-19 situ- SIANS to take courage to ac- and see that beyond the dark ation, we regret to inform that cept that we may not to be able clouds, a rainbow is waiting to our BNews#22 is NOT go- to control every situation and its appear. Storms don’t last forev- ing to be published in hard outcome, but we can control our er. There is hope to see brighter copy but sent to all BINU- attitude and how we deal with days. Someday, everything will SIANS online. This is the first it. We need to be at our strong- make perfect sense. For now, time and hopefully the last. est when we feel that we are at we can only smile through the tough times and keep re- It is a privilege for me to minding ourselves that eve- work with our students, our rything happens for a reason. staff and our families to realize this publication of our Keep safe, stay productive in school magazine online. your homes and stay dynamic, BINUSIANS! This too shall Our aim in creating a nurtur- pass. ing yet challenging environ- ment that is built on positive See you next Academic Year relationships; developing the 2020/2021! whole student – emotionally, our weakest points. Let’s refuse socially and academically, and to give up. With our goals so Ms. Elsie L. Bait caring for and appreciating strong, obstacles, failures and ECY/EL Principal each of our students as unique loss only act as our motiva- BINUS SCHOOL Serpong individuals with distinct talents, interests and needs, and each Advisor : Elsie L. Bait, Maria Karah Gregorio with differing learning styles Editor in Chief : Vitry Narisswary, Philip S. Randall Design/Art : Agus M. Wahyudi, Ira Fajria are clearly observed from the Editors : Fernalia E. K., Philip S. Randall following pages of our 22nd Contributors : Wady A., Siti Ariani, Ester Debora K.P., BNews. Moreover, the many Novan Herniawan, Wirda Handayani, Magda Pangesa, Zul Fadhli, Andina Dwiyani A, Jay Knight, Meirika, Lili Awaliyah, Zhu Yuan, Hartini, Samuel. opportunities for parental and community involvement are BNews #22 Credits noted and shown here as well. We thank you for your support and unrelenting coopera- tion on the myriad of activities this school year, especially our highlight event on the school production, Maha Patih Gajah Mada. We cannot thank our BI- NUSIAN Community enough!

As per our AY 2019/2020 theme, “BINUSIANS, STAY- ING UP, TOP” the title of this publication and with regards 2 In This Publication BNews Volume 22 Page 2 principal’s message Page 3 in this publication Page 4 teachers & staff appreciation day Page 5 staff outing Page 6 chinese new year Page 8 corporate social responsibility Page 9 bee talk Page 10 mahapatih gajah mada Page 12 students’ contributions Page 14 flag raising, skype session Page 15 spk accredition Page 16 religious events Page 17 art walkabout Page 18 fitness jam, hydroponics Page 19 gc talk Page 20 annual projects Page 22 students’ works Page 24 pameran makanan nusantara Page 25 security officers’ team building Page 26 home learning programme Page 27 work from home Page 28 parents support group Page 30 parents support group appreciation Page 31 accolades Page 32 sponsor 3 TEACHERS & STAFF APPRECIATION DAY On Nov 15th, 2019, BINUS SCHOOL Serpong had their annual TSAD (Teacher Staff Appreciation Day) celebration. This is a day enjoyed by all as it gives the students and parents a chance to show their appreciation and respect. The day began with two special events, the EL staff and students gathered in Sjuman Hall while the ECY staff and students had an event in mini-library hall. Both of these events featured videos, along with fun and interesting

commented that the awesome decorations were on another performances. These events level this year. Whether it was filled the teachers and staff with the trees made out of paper, or pride by seeing the love and the amazing table settings, the joy the students have for them. level of detail and care was top After dismissal, the teachers and notch. Once the event began, staff all gathered in the Main the teachers and staff were Library Hall for a wonderful theme was simply amazing treated to an amazing show luncheon. This year’s jungle and awe-inspiring. Many filled with dance performances, beautifully sung songs and fun and exciting games. To end the event, everyone joined on stage for a photo session complete with a group “Tik-Tok” performance. This truly was a day that will never be forgotten.

by Philip Steven Randall EL 5C Classroom Teacher

4 8 Jan 2020, The Café STAFF LUNCHEON HOTEL MULIA

5 chinese new year 春回大地，万象更新！2020年1月 13 日，建国学校（Binus School Serpong）幼儿园和小学部中国文化周拉开了帷幕。今年的活动丰富多彩，寓教于乐。幼儿园的小朋友们猜汉字、拼图画、夹豆子、唱儿歌。小学部的同学们踢毽子、玩乐器、剪窗花、写书法。大家玩得不亦乐乎。1月31日农历正月初七，庆新春联欢会在校图书馆主厅和体育馆分别举行，全校师生身穿节日盛装共庆佳节。演员们为全体观众呈现了歌舞、武术、舞龙和舞狮等精彩纷呈的

节目。至此，为期三周的春节系列庆祝活动在一片欢乐祥和的气氛中圆满落幕。庚子鼠年已至，恭祝大家吉祥如意！

建国学校（Serpong）小学中文部朱元 2020年1月31日

6 chinese new year The Chinese New Year Celebration, one of BINUS SCHOOL Serpong’s annual programmes, started in the first week of January with the ECY Chinese Cultural Week. Each ECY class had different activities and games related to Chinese Language, such as: puzzles, songs, pick a bean, etc. In the following week, EL also had their Chinese Cultural Week. Each level had different activities from Chinese traditional games, making lanterns, Chinese instrument exhibition, Chinese calligraphy etc. All students enjoyed the activities. They practiced speaking the Chinese Language and experienced the culture through hands-on experiences. By January 31st, 2020, the ECY had their assembly by 9.00 a.m at the Main Library Hall, meanwhile EL had their assembly by 10.00 a.m at the Sjuman Hall. All of the students who participated

had marvelous performances. Also, some teachers took part by becoming the MC and performed the lion dance, while parents came to watch and enjoyed all the performances. by Ms. Linda ECY/EL Subject Head Mandarin

7 corporate Social responsibility

the kinesthetic method, the participants were divided into 3 groups: preschool, kindergarten 1 and kindergarten 2. In groups, they learned how to teach English/Bahasa Indonesia, Math and Science using the kinesthetic way of teaching and learning.

The participants said that the sharing and tips given to them were beneficial as they learned insights on how the kinesthetic method could be applied. It was indeed an interactive session. They look forward for another ECY EdShare programme in the future.

by Ms. Ety Andriani ECY Subject Head (English, Math, Science) ECY EdShare were to equip the teachers with a better understanding about To realize BINUS the kinesthetic way of learning SCHOOL Serpong’s vision and learn how to apply it in the of ‘contributing to local teaching-learning process. After communities,’ we annually conducting several ice-breaking conduct our EdShare [Educators activities and learning about Sharing] programme. This year, ECY teachers conducted a free workshop on 24th January 2020 in Sekolah Abdi Siswa, Tangerang Selatan with the theme, “Belajar Menggunakan Metode Kinestetik”. Sixty teachers from thirty-two Kindergarten Schools in Serpong Utara participated in this workshop.

Movement is essential for learning especially for young learners, but this is often ignored in schools. The objectives of this workshop 8 bee talk 26 February 2020 marked another successful “first” event for ECY/EL BINUS SCHOOL Serpong, where upper level elementary students were given the opportunity to conduct empowering presentations through BEE-Talk. The event featured three special, aspiring student leaders of grades 5 and 6, in which they talked about the common theme, “Becoming a Global Citizen”, through their own personal experiences.

First, Aurelie Vidal of 6G shared her experience on growing up differently due to being a mixed- raced child. While she disclosed her struggles with adjusting to different cultures, she felt hopeful and grateful at the fact that her future involves exposure and integration of cultural understanding, which can help how she views the world later on in life. Afterwards, Raden Roro Hanania Kamila of 6B signified the importance of kindness as a global language through her experience as the Student Council Vice President. She divulged some of the challenges and pressure she faced as a leader. However, one valuable lesson she learned the most was on using kindness to communicate with others, especially in any group assignment where she was a leader. In order to be an effective leader, she realized that kindness was the key in solving most problems her groups faced. Finally, Derrick Xie of 5E moved the audience with his strong belief that kindness is “not a noun” as described in the English dictionary; it is a powerful action verb. According to the 11-year-old Student Council President, kindness transcends any kind of barrier of cultural and language differences. A polite nod of acknowledgement is generally known for its universal language for respect. A simple, yet genuine smile signals warmth and acceptance in any culture. Though the three future leaders delivered their messages through different experiences and ideals, they all agreed that kindness was the key to becoming effective global citizens. In an era where negativity is on the rise, kindness is and will continue to be a unifying force that connects all. by Ms. Fernalia E. Kerukaspari EL 6A Classroom Teacher 9 mahapatih gajah mada • Angklung SCP led by Mr. Wady Once the cast were chosen, then started the grueling practices. Parents and other Teachers were also sought out to complete the ensemble we wanted to create to ensure that our BINUS SCHOOL Serpong family was well represented. Although it was tough, our group of hardworking, talented and persevering students, teachers and parents carried on, even coming to school on Sitompul, Ms. Rizki Raindriati, Saturdays to ensure they will Mr. Muhammed Kholid and Mr. be able to give our audience Nur Romadhon, 4 of our valued the best experience possible. Teachers brainstormed and In the afternoon of 7th February, were able to write and finish the Friday, we finally presented to script by first term of SY 2019 – everyone, BINUS SCHOOL 2020. Then came the auditions Serpong’s masterpiece, an and preparations of different original depiction of Gajah It all started with a wish, School Coaching Programmes Mada’s quest to unite Nusantara. a dream, a plan, to stage an to ensure that students get The Sjuman Hall was brightly original cultural or traditional enough practice for the D - lit. On the stage, a variety of Indonesian production that will Day. We prepared the following excellently made stage props suit the taste of our very young SCPs to ensure the production as well as some rented in the students. The main objective would be an exciting event: was to expose and spark the interest of our students to • Production (Drama) SCP Indonesian Culture. It started led by Ms. Massy, Ms. out by discussing the concept, Andina & Ms. Agnes which story to choose, in the SY • Props & Design SCP led of 2018 - 2019. It was decided by Ms. Ira, Ms. Rizki, Mr. we would portray Gajah Mada’s Fadil & Mr. Agus quest to unite the archipelago • and highlight his qualities such Dance SCP led by Ms. as hard working, perseverance Asela, Ms. Marshel, Ms. and citizenship which are Reyno, Ms. Lilis aligned to BINUS’ Vision and • Drum Band SCP led by to the 6 Pillars of Character. Ms. Mr. Awan & Ms. Widya Massy Sitompul was assigned • Gamelan SCP led by Mr. to direct the production and Ms. Adhon and Mr. Igo Linda Liang was set to be the Person in Charge. Ms. Massy • Choir SCP led by Ms. Joan 10 mahapatih gajah mada

mix. Lights were all aglow, our students, teachers and parents were ready. At a little past 5, of this vibrant, hardworking the show started. Everyone and creative mix! We will was glued to their seats. The see you again in two years’ stage showed an array of time for our next production! bright colours and the audience laughed at every joke of the Punakawan Family. Costumes stood out from the stage and the by Ms. Maria Karah Gregorio gamelan, angklung, drum band, ECY/EL Vice Principal choir and solo songs and dances delivered excitement and vibrance to the big hall. It was an overall success which made all the hard work and effort worth it! I am forever proud to be part 11 students’ contributions

The Burn By Josiah Nandi Aryasena Budiono (EL 6A)

Your Mother Earth Has given birth To all When leaves were green and trees were tall

But what have you done? You call this fun? You still have a lot to live for Hopefully, you'll at least make it to 2054

The heat is as if you live in the sun, burning and blazing Dear 2045, And the poisoning thick smell of smoke, limits your by Joanna Cathleen Firdauzi (EL 6D) breathing The burning red from Australia's fire It’s sad seeing all the animals go extinct Yet, all of this still doesn't make you tired The endangered list is extremely distinct The birds were singing and now they’re sobbing What will you use to make all your books? Now all the animals are going away as quick as light- Who will even care when you lose all your beautiful ning brooks? Water supplies will be pummeling fast Ice bergs are melting and sea levels are rising You won't have any more fish lined up on your cast Plants and corals are dying and no one is helping Jakarta is going down at an extremely alarming rate Will you be able to hear the voices of your crying dogs But if you try to save it now, it’s a bit too late after the entire planet is covered in smog? Will you be able to hear the sweet birds sing The waste is causing too much pollution after you hunt them all and use them as bling? And let me tell you, it’s causing destruction I can smell the pollution in the air Who will care anymore about politics And it’s getting worse because people don’t care when all our animals could possibly go extinct? Who will care about tax evasion I can hear the cries for help from the Australian fires when we are facing a worldwide extinction? People say that they’ll help, but they’re all liars The Earth is as hot as the Sun, All you people say you are grateful since people still think cutting down trees is fun But will you be when your future children won’t know the warmth of a pit bull? The animals are screaming for care The smoke and ashes will be rising to the sky But instead we’re taking their habitats, which isn’t And the death toll will be sky high fair, The Earth is barely holding on, And, once the last tree has fallen down, So in a few years it will probably be gone. or once the carcass of the last animal has finally been found, We are living like there’s no tomorrow will you people still think this is funny, But our future generations will have many sorrows when you realize you cannot eat money? So dear, 2045 I really hope we will survive.

12 students’ contributions

Destructive Blaze

By Stephanie Gabrielle Lim (6E)

The sight of grey clouds in the air, The forest that looked so fine, ignited without a shred of care. brought shivers down my spine.

It devoured its surroundings in a blink of an eye. The bright lights that stood in the dark, would be history’s worst mark The Blame where many would die. By Keshia Valeska Lonanta (EL 6D) When I gazed at the sight of the distressed trees, I heard sirens wailing left and right. Hundreds of people came into rescue to fight The air, once smelling as fresh as a daisy, Too late, the trees have lost their chance. where birds once flew to sing their songs,

With a sniff, a horrible stench of burnt trees enters my nose. now polluted and is very hazy. The flames grew as big as a thousand stacks of hay. There is surely something wrong With that overwhelming foes, Everything might just turn into ash and wither away. The ocean, once looking so clean and pure, tasting salty and home to many sea animals, It is a monster that keeps guffawing and expanding, is now as filthy as a trash can, hard to be cured. as the humans desperately tries to put it out. With growing anxiety and doubt, The waves, yelling when near the shore, is furious like a cannibal. the show is finally ending. The land, once thriving with life The desperation, The forests and their animals, true beauties of nature, to save the vast forest, now polluted and chopped down by tools sharper than a knife. instead, caused the destruction The trees, begging them to stop, frightened that there will be no future. So, what is left of our planet? The past is the past. Though we cannot turn back time, the good times must last, Let it not be the sadness we experience for a lifetime.

There is still hope. All we need is courage. Don’t let it slip away again like soap. We can share our knowledge.

Whose fault is it though? Is it the animals’? Is it too mysterious to be found like a shadow? Is it the trees’ for being so easily flammable?

Is it the sun’s for being too hot? Is it the ocean’s for being so dirty? Is it the land’s for giving off trash in some spots? Or is it ours; you and me?

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skype session Sharing Cultures BINUS SCHOOL Serpong collaborated with Chirec International School for a cross-cultural video call. Chirec International School in Hyderabad, India, reached out to BINUS SCHOOL Serpong for a unique learning exercise. Their 3rd grade students were learning about how houses are built in other countries, specifically about environmental considerations, the thought-process behind the designs, and the cultural significance of rituals and history.

Seven 3rd grade students from BINUS SCHOOL Serpong—one representative from each class—were chosen for this exercise. Together with their Science teachers and Social Studies teachers, they put together a presentation of how houses are built in Indonesia and the traditions behind them. They even submitted photos of their own houses to be shared with their counterparts in India. All of this was in preparation for a video call with over 50 3rd grade students from Chirec International School on the 7th of February 2020.

The call lasted half an hour, with the BINUSIANs sitting in a classroom in Indonesia, and the Chirec students in their assembly hall in Hyderabad. There were a lot of questions, laughter, and sharing. The Chirec students even showed their new BINUSIAN friends the posters they made from the presentation that was sent earlier in the week.

It was a fun and fruitful experience for everyone and yet another innovation towards friendship and learning. by Mr. Jeremy Quintos Cochon EL Subject Head (Science)

14 spk accreditation The Importance Accreditation is an official recognition that a school is credible–that is, that the school maintains educational standards well and is recognized by the Ministry of Education. The goal of the accreditation system is to ensure that education provided by schools meets acceptable levels of quality. The level of education indicated on the accreditation transcript is considered by other document completeness. Re- and to interview some for- educational and industrial quired documents included eign students for the next day. organizations as an indica- academic and non-academ- As EL representatives, two tion of real value. This is ic. We were able to pass this Korean girls Kim Yoo Hee why being well-accredited phase right on. We were then from EL 5H and Hong Ji Woo is important for schools. scheduled for a school visit by from EL 6E were chosen. They the assessors on 25th-28th No- The Journey came in Indonesian traditional vember 2019. On the first day of SPK accreditation this costumes. They were able to visit, the assessors looks into year was the first time ever answer the assessors questions the hardcopies of all documents. conducted by the Min- well. They recited the Pancasila With the assessors' guidance, we istry of Education. Prior and sang a national song flu- were able to add all the missing to the accreditation, the ently. They made a very good documents. On the second day, school was visited by impression on the assessors the assessors interviewed all three national school as- and made the school proud. the departments in the school. sessors from the Ministry Finally, the day of conclu- They asked questions about of Education for some prelimi- sion arrived. The assessors pre- legal, finance, trainings, nary fact finding. The purpose of sented their findings about the administration, building man- this pre-accreditation visit was school, both our strengths and agement, teaching-learning pro- for the assessors to gather facts weaknesses. Overall, they were cess, and many more. School and all the necessary informa- very happy to see that as an officers and managers, as well as tion about SPK schools as part of SPK school, BINUS SCHOOL Principals/Vice Principals, and their preparation for SPK ac- Serpong is able to cater to the Board of Management all came creditation. It was the ministry’s national values and culture as together for this accreditation. effort to design assessments that well as meet the standards satis- were suitable for SPK schools. On the third day of accredi- factorily. Hence, the school was The procedures and rubrics tation visit, the assesors were accredited with predicate ‘A’. of assessments were all new. taken on a school tour to see the facilities as well as class ac- At around October 2019, we by Ms. Fietje M. Dadoali tivities and to interview some of received the guidelines and ru- Indonesian Studies Academic the students and teachers. They brics for SPK accreditation. The Coordinator requested samples of books the first round of assessment was school provided for students 15 religious events Catholic Fellowship goes to Goa Maria Kanada to Mother Mary and Jesus. the S2C committee to give the The kids were happy and donation raised by Teachers to enjoyed the trip even though the panti asuhan Kasih Abba, in it was so hot. Before we went Gunung Sindur. Yes, finally… back to BINUS, we transit- we started with worshipping ted and visited the church in God and closed with sharing of the town of Rangkasbitung. love. Praise the Lord’s name .

On 31 January 2020, the Cath- by Ms. Lusya Cintia Anis ECY/EL Catholic Teacher olic fellowship held a holy mass Opening this new year 2020, to give thanks to God and ask the BINUS Catholic Fellow- for his blessings for some stu- ship community went for a dents from grade 4 who will par- faith journey to Goa Maria ticipate in the First Communion Bukit Kanada in Rangkasbi- Preparation. Their official Holy tung. It took around an hour Communion Celebration will be and 30 minutes from school. on 9th May, 2020 at the Ambro- This event came about to in- sius Church in Villa Melati Mas. troduce our students to the real journey of stations of the cross After the mass, we contin- in nature and become closer ued the activity together with metta day 2020 This Academic Year, Bud- their deepest grati- bless this event for all of us. dhist students from ECY – HS tude to their parents Metta Day began by reciting participated in Metta Day last who have done meri- Namakara Patha led by Alden 17th January 2020, Friday. torious and sacrifi- 8A and opening remarks by Ms. This event was held for the cial actions in taking Elsie, our ECY-EL Principal. first time in our school and in- care of their children. For the closing ceremony, the volved the Buddhist parents. Buddhist monk gave advises and METTA Day is an activity to The participants of Metta blessings to all the participants. express love between children Day were around 200 people to their parents and vice ver- This event was supported by Mr. Ali ECY/EL Buddist Teacher sa, shown in various forms: by Buddhist parents. They believe that Metta Day is • Students fed cookies to very important and useful in parents as their parents developing a child’s charac- fed them food when ter, compassion and grateful- they were a baby. ness towards parents. This • Students gave a cup event also encourages parents of tea to parents as to love their children more. their parents gave We invited Ibu Lida Melani beverages to them. as a guest speaker to guide • Students bowed to this event. We also invited parents as a form of bhikkhu (Buddhist monk) to 16 art walkabout Visual Arts class encouraged In this project, EL 6 provides students with the students to be caring citizens students learned how to show opportunity to explore with of today by creating artworks appreciation and respect to our a variety of experiences and from used materials. This term, traditional culture. They learned imaginative expression through EL 5 students learned about the technique of drawing different art media. shape and form and used their organic shapes and applying the knowledge to beautifully turn color and motif. We are proud to present to you used newspaper into paper their masterpieces that really sculptures. Students shaped Creativity is a core part of life showcased their unique talents the paper using only masking as individuals - by expressing and creative side. tape. They then painted it with ideas in art and design. acrylic paints. EL 5 and EL 6 students were by Ms. Ira Fajria In 2003, Unesco recognized able to share their thoughts, ideas and creativity in the world ECY/EL Subject Head the Wayang as a masterpiece of Visual Art the oral and intangible heritage of art. Each piece of art made of humanity, in relation to this, were unique and personal to EL 6 students were introduced to them, as they further developed our famous Five Pandawas and their creative side in this other famous characters, Dewi exhibition. Shinta, Dewi Sri, Srikandi, etc. The Art Walkabout Exhibition

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hydroponics Sustainability Project in School: The BINUS SCHOOL All in all it was a resoundingly Serpong Hydroponics Farm successful first harvest for the BINUS SCHOOL Serpong hydroponic Sustainability and eco-friendliness have long been a goal for us in farm and it surely won’t be the last. BINUS SCHOOL Serpong. We have made use of digital means of communication whenever possible, we save scrap paper for recycling, by Mr. Jeremy Quintos Cochon and recently we have implemented a ban on single use utensils and EL Subject Head (Science) food containers. This past 4 March, however, we reaped the fruits of one of our most ambitious sustainability efforts: Hydroponic gardening.

Initiated by Ms. Elsie and headed by Mr. Novan, with the assistance of Ms. Elisabet and our lab technician Ms. Wanda, the advice of Ms. Bee Henrietta Manalang—a local expert and advocate for hydroponic farming, has come to a fruition. BINUS SCHOOL Serpong has a fully functional hydroponic gardening system that can grow over 70 organically grown plants every few weeks. The first plants grown in the new hydroponic farming system were part of the Grade 5 Science Annual Project wherein they observed the growth of plants that they germinated from lettuce seeds themselves. One set of plants would be grown the traditional way in soil and another set would be grown with the hydroponic method. After Annual Project was over and the lettuce plants were fully grown, it was harvest time. The students learned the Science and the joy of growing their own food, and of course, they got to enjoy the fruits of their labor. The organically grown lettuce were washed, chopped, and served as a salad the following day for lunch to the Grade 5 students who grew them. 18 gc talk The Tale Behind GCs This is only for a normal day. How those who are new members of the about the special or unusual day/s? BINUS SCHOOL Serpong family. “What is a GC? What do they do?” We do so by providing them a basic Most often if not always, especially and fun-filled and participative coun- In BINUS SCHOOL Serpong, GC at the start of the academic year, some seling workshop at the start of the stands for Guidance Counselor. Our students from the ECY and Elemen- academic year. We also give personal GC in BINUS SCHOOL Serpong, tary levels who are new to our school counseling to teachers when there is a conducts individual or group coun- are sometimes reluctant to go in their need. Finally, to our dear parents who seling & administers psychological classroom. They are either crying or are also our partners, GC also designs tests as a traditional school counselor even screaming at the entrance gate relevant programmes in a form of a does. GC has an array of duties that or in front of their classroom. Despite Talk Show, held once a term, in order may not be known to everyone. It their CTs' and the CoTs' persuasions, to have livelier and interactive work- starts from admission to orientation, GCs are there to be of assistance to shops. This is indeed a good venue transition to production. Those are them. Sometimes, the persuasion will where significant issues affecting the just a few of the things that GCs do. last for several minutes or hours or students are discussed. In conclusion, For admissions, we assist in the se- weeks or even months. However, the the GCs always try to serve the needs lection of the incoming new students assigned GCof these students will be of the youngest to the eldest BINU- and transferees; and for the orienta- there to comfort them until they are SIANS in school to keep them emo- tion, we also assist them in the NSO convinced that they have nothing to tionally and psychologically happy. (New Student Orientation). For the worry about because there is fun in younger children who will be going learning and BINUS is indeed a Home As GCs, we believe that every to the next level of education from for Learning! GCs also conduct morn- person only needs ears to listen, a ECY to EL, we extend a hand for this. ing visits to provide other flavors of heart to care and a time to give when Same goes with the group of students Character Education since we strong- something happens in their lives. We who will be leaving their Elementary ly believe in the Japanese Maxim that are here to help everyone in our BI- years and will move to the Middle says, “Character must be established NUSIAN Family, as best as we can. School. GCs likewise actively partici- first before learning the alphabets”. pate in school activities like Moving- up Ceremonies, Student Recogni- The story about GCs is not over yet. by Mr. Vito Camarillo tion, Open House, even the bi-annual They are not only concerned about ECY/EL Guidance Counselor School Production and many others. helping the students cope effectively in personal, social, academic and oth- As the morning starts in the school, er pertinent matters through our pro- you can find our GCs greeting our grammes like Learning Support and students at the entrance gates of the Counseling; this academic year, GCs ECY or EL reminding them to keep had a new programme for students their smiles all day long as it is only through “Inspirational Talks”. Here, the beginning of the day. Later on, GCs invite an inspirational speaker you can see them settling down in to give a motivational speech to the one of the classrooms where their students. Besides the students, we presence is needed. They either con- also care for our teachers especially duct classroom visits either regular or a requested one. During the break time, usually during break time, it is a common sight along the corridors to see a GC walk with someone, head- ing to their respective consultation room for a pep-talk to spice up our day. However, not everyone is avail- able during morning break and there are also others who need much long- er time to spend with the GC. Thus, lunch time of the GC in this level is deferred just to provide ample time for the students who need them the most. 19 annual projects

water, food and farming

water and food

living and working together

sharing the planet with orangutan

20 annual projects looking after the planet earth

reuse, reduce, recycle 21 students’works

James ECY 1A - Bhs. Indonesia Ekspresi Wajahku Azia ECY 1B - Math Gibran ECY 1C - Math Order Number 1-5 Shapes

Jerico ECY 2A - English Megan ECY 2B - Bhs. indonesia Keenandra ECY 2C - English B is for Bee Mengenal Nama Tanaman Reading Three Letter Wordsvhv

Mikael ECY 3A - Science Maher ECY 3B - Bhs. Indonesia Vivian ECY 3C - Science Pollution Cita-citaku Pollution

Benedict ECY 3C - Math Lara ECY 3D - Science Yeo Jin ECY 3D - Math Subtraction Pollution Subtraction 22 students’works

Ameera EL 2A - Visual Art Chloe EL 1E - Visual Art Lonely Bird Three Bears

Vinzell ECY 2C - English Wynnona Gunawan H. EL 6G Rangkayo Allysha L EL 6G Identify clothes and common accessories Visual Art - Wayang Visual Art-Wayang

Bima ECY 1B - Science Harper ECY 2D - Science- the Laura ECY 3C - English Tree Hand Print special features of wild animals Favorite Fruit

Akleema ECY 1C - English Daryl ECY 3C - Bhs. Indonesia Kamaal ECY 3D - Bhs. Indonesia Letter Sounds H Kendaraan Binatang Darat 23 pameran makanan nusantara Pameran Makanan Tradisional Indonesia

Pada Triwulan ke-3, tepatnya tanggal 17-21 Februari 2020, siswa-siswi SD BINUS Serpong khususnya kelas 5, menyelenggarakan “Pameran Makanan Tradisional Indonesia”. Kegiatan ini dilakukan sebagai wujud untuk menuntaskan salah satu kompetensi mata pelajaran PPKn yaitu Keberagaman Sosial Budaya Indonesia. Serpong sebagai generasi Setiap kelas, siswa-siswi penerus bangsa dapat dibagi menjadi 5 kelompok serabi solo, lumpia semarang, mengenal, merasakan, dan yang mewakili 5 pulau besar klepon, kue lontar, kue lampaaa, ikut melestarikan makanan di Indonesia, yaitu Sumatera, bika ambon hingga minuman tradisional Indonesia. Selain Jawa, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, seperti jamu kunyit asam, itu mereka dapat mengamalkan serta Indonesia bagian Timur wedang ronde, dan dawet. nilai Pancasila yaitu Cinta yang diwakili oleh Pulau Papua dan bangga terhadap budaya Pengunjung yang hadir, yaitu dan Kepulauan Maluku. Indonesia serta nilai karakter para staff dan guru SD BINUS menghargai perbedaan setiap Persiapan mulai dari diskusi Serpong serta perwakilan dari budaya Indonesia dan nilai kelompok untuk menentukan orangtua murid dapat mencicipi SEL kemampuan membangun makanan yang akan mereka hidangan yang disajikan. Di hubungan dengan teman baik sajikan, pembagian tugas samping itu, selain mencicipi dalam kelompoknya maupun merancang dekorasi dan cara makanan yang mereka bawa, kelompok lain serta belajar penyajian hingga menuliskan siswa-siswi juga dapat saling untuk bertanggungjawab keterangan nama makanan, mencicipi makanan yang terhadap keputusan yang asal makanan, bahan utama disajikan oleh kelompok lain. serta pada saat kapan makanan diambil. Sehingga nilai-nilai tersebut disajikan, dilakukan Demi mendukung karakter ini akan terus melekat oleh siswa-siswi di kelas secara putra dan putrinya untuk pada diri siswa sebagai bagian mandiri dengan dibimbing oleh menyelenggarakan pameran dari bangsa Indonesia. yang menarik ini, orangtua guru PPKn kelas 5 yaitu Bapak Bangsa yang besar adalah murid ikut terlibat dengan Hendrik, Ibu Dea, dan Bapak bangsa yang menghargai membantu menyiapkan Fadhli. budayanya. makanan dari rumah bahkan Beraneka ragam makanan khusus memasak makanan disajikan, diantaranya sate tersebut. by Ms. Dinari R. Murbaningsih padang, pempek, rendang, ECY/EL Ass. Subject Head gudeg, nasi kuning, soto kudus, Besar harapan dari Social Studies soto banjar, papeda ikan kuah penyelenggaraan pameran kuning serta kudapan seperti ini, agar siswa-siswi BINUS 24 security officers’ team building

‘Together We Are Stronger’ Security Guard’s soul cleans- was the theme for this annual ing. The Building Manage- BINUS SCHOOL Serpong ment fully supported this event Security Team Building. This for the benefit of the school so event was fully supported by that the Security Guards can our school administrators and provide a safe, child-friendly, teachers as well as the Guid- peaceful and comfortable learn- ance Counselors of MS/HS. ing place for the students of BINUS SCHOOL Serpong. BINUS Serpong staff reached out and cooperatively worked together, helping and by Mr. Jaime Dioquito Jr. extending their hearts by pro- ECY/EL Subject Head viding meaningful workshops Physical Education for our community of BINUS SCHOOL Serpong Security. Activities were given by the Guidance Counselors of MSHS to develop their character e.g. proper decorum of security with administrators, staff, students, parents and guests. The EL and MS/HS PE Teams came up with teamwork and strengthening activities as well as safety awareness. Re- ligion teachers also conducted their retreat workshop for our 25 home learning programme

Sidney felt so happy and excited about I prefer normal school better because the Hi friends and teachers! learning from home. She is always ask- teachers explain about lesson deeper. We My name is Milanka from EL 1C. In this ing about what she should learn every day. also have more activities in school. I do the Home Learning Programme, I feel happy She was really happy with Zoom call be- home learning on week days usually in the and excited, especially during Zoom time. cause she could see her friends and teach- morning. I don’t really have any difficul- But I miss school so much. I miss my ers. Sometimes after Zoom call, she asked ties in home learning but if I do so, I will friends, teachers and the lessons. I wish when she can go to school again. She likes ask help from my parents. I miss school this Covid-19 will be gone very soon and English, Visual Arts, Math, and PE sub- so much, especially 5E friends. I hope that I can go to school again. Thank you! jects. Learning from home teaches her to the corona virus may end very soon and be focused on doing her works. (Kimberly we can go back to our normal lifestyle. I Sidney Lim – ECY 1A) wish that everyone stays home and healthy during this difficult time. (Charissa Elaine T. - EL 5E)

Windy Maysia Shakira – 6F I am enjoying my Home learning and feel- ing excited because I get support from my ʹ ǡǤmom and dad. I can learn how to commu- Hello friends, I am Celine from ECY 2A. Winona enjoying her ‘Apple and Peanut ͳʹȀ͵nicate with friends and Ǥ teacher by Zoom ͵ǡ - These are my pictures while I am doing Ǥ Butter Stackers’ for snack. It is one of the me,ing. the lessons For justme get this harder is than awesome it actually is; sincebecause I can’t really we my Home Learning Programme. I really ǡ activities to develop bonding among fam- Ǥ can still study with teachers and friends at like the Music lesson. Just singing 'Do Re ͸Ǥ ily members during quarantine. (GC rec- home. ( Danielle ǡ Apple Riskamoya, EL 2E ǡ) Mi Fa Sol' has made me happy. Don't for- I’ve been really Ǥ ommended activity) (Winona - EL 3C) get to do your HLP and stay safe, friends.

Windy Maysia Shakira – 6F

At first I thought having home learning In this difficult situation, as a parent, I would be fun since we get to stay home really appreciate the school and its fac- and only have 2 subjects per day, at first I do enjoy HLP (Home Learning Program). ulty members in their effort to deliver yeah it was. The first week of home learn- While I keep studying and learning, I have the learning objectives. The variety of ing I was very productive and I finished more time with my family. Mom manages methods and medias chosen to convey everything for week 1 within 2/3 days. our study schedule. Dad also works from the materials makes the learning at home But starting from week 3, I start procras- home. I meet him often by going to the more enjoyable. As my child really tinating. Since there is no actual teacher basement. I enjoy Mom's yummy cook- misses her teachers and school friends, always teaching me, the lessons just get ing and baking. When homework is done, the availability of class live sessions and harder than it actually is; since I can’t we swim and play game with my brother pre-recorded teachers’ videos help also. really learn with just reading the explana- and sisters (Dylan, Dyandra and Dyara). The existence of open communications tion, I need someone to actually explain I have to admit that I miss my Friends, with the class teachers (even before the it to me. I really hope this will end soon Teachers and School. I am wonder- home learning period) is always the key so I can go back to school and meet my ing when I can play with them again. to enjoyable and successful learning friends again before grade 6 ends. And I In the mean time, HLP means family and character development for my child. really hope we all can have graduation, time while we are still being productive. Elliana Grace Bintoro ECY 3D (Ibu Devi- farewell party and farewell walk, I’ve (Dykstra Adhipati Prasodjo – EL 4F) na Pratama). been really looking forward to it. 26 work from home

Working from Home does not mean we lose professionalism & productivity. However, time off & rest are also vital. – Ms. Endah Working From Home is a surreal experience. It is a blessing although it has its (EL 6 GLH) challenges. We take the positive & try to make things awork. This is the new norm for now. We take this step to help others out, at the same time, we make sure we stay productive & healthy. – Ms. Karah, ECY-EL VP & the ECY – EL ExCom

Let’s pray that this situation will end soon and we can go back to school as soon as possible. – Mr. Ria (EL 4 It was EL1B Circle time this morn- GLH) Work From Home & Home Learning ing! Together with Ms Yariska and - “Life isn’t about waiting for the Ibu Ani, we all prayed our morning storm to pass, it’s about learning to prayer together and talked about what dance in the rain.” – Ms. Sharon (EL we’ve been doing. 5 GLH) & Chloe We are all in this together! ♥️

Music Home Learning – singing together with Mr. Awan

ECY 2A Circle Time with Ms. Dini Blessed and privileged to be able to and Ibu Wirda work from home and still relate with One of my WFH activities today was colleagues and students. Praying and conducting our Circle Time. looking forward to better days when Keep making baby steps everyday. we can all meet in person. – Ms. Learn something new everyday. Dina (EL 2 GLH) - Laoshi Rudi

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29 PARENTS SUPPORT GROUP APPRECIATION May 3, 2020, Conference Room

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