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Our New Attractions
November-December 2014
Preschool and Primary
By: Ms. Jolly Valenton
We welcome the 2nd Term with our new play areas in
the Preschool Department. Our newly built gym/play area
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features a wide range of physical activities and obstacle-like
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Bina Bangsa School-Bandung, PreSchool and
Primary School
games for children.
We also have our little community centre or Dramatic
Play Area. It has two tiers with different rooms. The 1st level
has a Workshop Area, BBS Café with lovely kitchen sets and toy
food, Whole Food Section or the mini-grocery and a Post Office.
The 2nd level consists of the Police Station, Art Studio, a
Hospital Area that have costumes ready for pretend play and
even has baby dolls to feed and a Fire Station with a a huge
slide on the side to complete the feel of a real Fire Fighter‟s
BBS- Bandung Ranks 5th
in ICAS 2014
By Mr. Lemuel Rivera
call of duty!
All these new features will allow the kids to play, jump
and slide to their heart‟s content!
PreSchool’s Good Manners Wall
By: Ms. Jolly Valenton
We
believe
that
consistency,
repetition
and
modelling desirable behaviours increases the child’s ability
to understand and use their newly acquired skills in real-life
situations.
The Preschool Good Manners Wall aims to foster
positive attitude towards peers and adults in school. Situational
pictures are displayed on the wall to provide children with
different ways on how they can use polite words and
expressions to communicate with their peers, parents and
adults around them.
During Assembly, teachers talk about these “Polite
Expressions” through pictures/visuals, songs or short clips. The
Preschoolers sing or say these polite expressions and use them
appropriately.
These efforts help create a positive change among our
kids by infusing social and emotional learning and character
education into daily academic instruction in Preschool.
What’s Inside?
BBS Bandung did it again! Our school rose from
being in 9th place last year to being in 5th place
this year in the International Competitions and
Assessments
for
Schools
(ICAS),
a
renowned
competition that evaluates schools all over the world.
The entire school is proud of our pupils‟
performance this year. We congratulate the following
pupils for their achievement. (continued on page 4)
 Principal’s Message- p. 2
School News
 BBS-Bandung Ranks 5th in
ICAS 2014-pp. 1 and 4
 Mathematics Week/Vacation Bible School- p. 5
 “Festival of Colours” 2014-pp
6 and 7
 Chongfu School Visits BBSBandung p. 8
 Chinese Singing
Competition/BBS Talents at
PVJ- p. 9
Editorial
 Christmas in our Hearts”-p. 3
Feature
 Welcome to the BBS Family!p. 10
PreSchool Pages
 PreSchool Maths
Week/PreSchool Festival of
Colours- p. 11
 Our New
Attractions/PreSchool Good
Manners Wall-p. 12
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Christmas in our Hearts
By: Shannen, Vivi, Dea,
Kimberly and Jessica Pan
By Shannen Olivia Chen and
Anastasia Viviana Dharmasetya, P5 Faith
It‟s that time of the year again.
Christmas is here once more, bringing the
joys of the season. However, do we really
know the true meaning of this time of the
Ms. Aya works in the
Ms. Joana
Era
taught in
University
in
year? Is it the colourful, bright and blinking
Ms. Hazel spent her first
lights
Preschool Department as an
New
the
seven years of teaching in the
assistant teacher to Ms. Yetty.
Philippines for ten years. She
Philippines. She started teaching
She used to work as a credit
wants to share her talents in any
in BBS-Semarang in 2008 until
analyst in a finance company.
way she can. She describes
June 2014. Now, she joins BBS-
She finds the BBS-Bandung
herself as a competitive person
Bandung and is the form teacher
pupils active, responsible, and
but friendly. She is now a part
P5 Faith. She sees that the
creative. She enjoys teaching
of the Preschool Department
students in our school are active
Preschool and Primary
the little kids and she hopes
handling one of the two K2
and hardworking. She wants to do
that she can help strengthen
classes.
her best to teach and guide her
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students to learn more.
discipline among the kids in
with
to
our
Chinese
on
our
windows,
the
family
and
friends
or
the
well-
decorated Christmas tree that awaits every
guest who comes for a visit.
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All these are not the reasons why we
celebrate this occasion. Christmas, to us, is
celebrated primarily because it is a time for
us to share and to give not only to our loved
ones but also to the ones who are not
Bina Bangsa Buzz Editorial Board 2014-2015
familiar to us. It a time for us to remember
Editor-in-Chief: Shannen Olivia Chen- P5-Faith
Associate Editor: Shanice Latysha Gunawan-P4 Faith
know, out there, who need our love and care.
that there are also people, whom we do not
Editors/Writers/Contributors
Ms. Xia Min Jie is a new
hang
sumptuous dinner that we have on our table
their early age.
Ms. Marina worked in
that
News: Anastasia Viviana Dharmasetya, Melissa
Cecilia Budiman– P5 Faith, Erika Deandra Madeline
and Kimberly Surjana - P4 Faith
Literary: Meyke Ingrit Purboyo-P3 Faith and Joycelline
Lawrence Lee-P5 Faith
Health and Sports: Eugenia-P3 Faith and Nicole
Cecilia Isabel– P5 Faith
Cartoonist: Vania Augustine Fhirza Hidjaya-P4 Love
PreSchool Page: Ms. Bernadette Valenton, PreSchool
Coordinator
Photographers: Mrs. Ginalyn Enriquez, Mrs. Hazel
Alejandro-Yogawin and Pak Heldi Nugraha
Every year, the school organizes a
charity
project
called
“Compassion
in
Action”. This year the school had chosen a
school for the blind as its recipient of
donations. This activity allows our children to
Dian Kasih International School
addition
for two years before she joined
Department. She is very excited
our school. On our first day of
to give her best in her first year
school, she was looking forward
in BBS. She feels so blessed to
to meet our nice and talented
be a part of our school. As a part
students. She also felt that our
of the team, she said that she
parents are friendly. She is the
will put in her best effort to
Christmas is not decorations hung on
form teacher of P6 Faith and
impart her knowledge, skills and
the windows nor the food on the dinner
she also teaches Maths in P3
talents to help her students learn
and P5 Love classes.
the Chinese language more.
Mrs. Ginalyn Marquez-Enriquez
Mrs. Hazel Alejandro-Yogawin
Supervising Teachers
reach out to the people they have not met
yet. It also opens their minds that when they
share whatever they have, they can already
make someone smile and feel that they are
loved.
table. Christmas is within our hearts, for
when we share it shows that we care.
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Chongfu School, Singapore Visits Bina Bangsa School, Bandung
By: Mr. Lemuel Rivera
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Mathematics Week
By: Kim and Dea, P4 Faith
Last 4 – 6 November, 2014, 33 primary 4 pupils and 5 teachers from Chongfu School,
Learning
Mathematics
is so useful and fun! From 1721 November 2014, the school
celebrated the Mathematics
Week. The activities organised
Singapore visited Bina Bangsa School Bandung for an Immersion Programme. The pupils and the
this school year aimed to get
teachers from Chongfu School stayed from 8.30 a.m. – 12.00 noon everyday from Wednesday to
the students appreciate the
Friday that week. On their first day, the primary school welcomed them at the hall. The pupils and
subject even more. Each day,
their teachers were introduced to the whole BBS Bandung Primary School by their teacher in
each class presented pictures
charge, Ms Meliza. Mr Sean prepared a game for the Primary 4 Faith and Love pupils and the
and
Chongfu School pupils to get to know each other. They were then introduced to their buddies as
they went up to the classroom assigned to them. The pupils from Chongfu School and the primary 4
pupils of Bina Bangsa School Bandung stayed in the same classroom and did activities together
videos
submitted
by
showing
how
that
the
were
students
we
use
Mathematics in our daily lives.
facilitated by both Bina Bangsa School Bandung and Chongfu School teachers. They also had their
During
break time and play time together. On the second day, Mdm Norain of Chongfu School delivered a
break
times,
the
students enjoyed playing the
lesson on magnets, which the pupils enjoyed a lot. They were treated to a wonderful lesson where
Maths Maze Challenge.
they explored the properties of magnets. On the last day, after the lessons, the Chongfu School
The
first five kids who got the
pupils and teachers attended the farewell program together with the pupils of Bina Bangsa School,
correct way on how to answer
Bandung from Primary 3 – 6 and their teachers. The audience was treated to great performances
the maze got prizes!
from both schools. Selected pupils and teachers also gave their impression on the 3-day immersion
programme. The farewell program ended with an exchange of tokens by the pupils from both schools.
It was such an amazing experience for all the participants, pupils and teachers alike. Aside from the
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tokens received, it is the friendship built that the participants will cherish for the rest of their
lives.
Vacation Bible School
By: Nicole, P5 Faith
“Walk with Jesus” was the theme of this year’s VBS
which was held on 22 November 2014. It was attended by
45 students from Primary 4 to Primary 6. The activity started
with songs of praise led by Ms. Hazel. Then, the kids
memorised a verse from the Bible by acting out the words.
Soon after, Mr Sean shared some Bible stories and told
everyone that walking with Jesus entails listening and obeying
His commands.
The students were so delighted with the fun games and
the prizes that they received! Truly, the VBS was a fun-filled
and an uplifting experience for our students.
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“Festival of COLours”
2014
By Ingrit and Eugenia, P3 Faith
On 1 November 2014, the school had her Open House themed as the “Festival of
Colours”. Its highlight was the cheering competition among the four houses. The school hall was
filled with loud yells and lively dance routines of students as they showcased their house‟s wellrehearsed performances. Everyone was awed by each house‟s performance including the parents
and guests who wore coloured shirts representing the house they cheer for. The Blue Dolphins won
the cheering competition while the Green Panthers were rewarded for bringing in the most number
of guests.
The pupils enjoyed the games at the game booths that were organised by the Preschool and
Primary teachers as well as the Secondary students. Everybody also enjoyed lots of yummy food
from the food stalls which were set up at the canteen. In the afternoon, there was the men‟s
basketball match between some of our parents and teachers. The day was totally loaded with fun
and excitement. We want to thank the parents who had generously sponsored the „Basketball Cup
2014‟.
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Subject
High Distinction
Top 1%
Writing
English
Alylah (P6) - Silver
Mathematics Brian (P4) – Gold
Steven (P4) – Gold
Harsh (P4) – Silver
Tiffany (P4) – Silver
Beatrice (P4) – Silver
Bryce (P4) – Silver
Wilson (P4) – Silver
Melissa (P5) – Silver
Joycelline (P5) - Silver
Science
Computer
Skills
Distinction
Top 10%
Shanice (P4)
Charlene (P4)
Beatrice (P4)
Melissa (P5)
Vivi (P5)
Joycelline (P5)
Shaynia (P6)
Shanice (P4)
Beatrice (P4)
Kimberly S (P4)
Melissa (P5)
Vivi (P5)
Charlene (P4)
Kayla Oivia (P4)
Audrey (P5)
Kristoforus (P5)
Ivander (P5)
Kenji (P6)
Kenzo (P6)
Jeremy (P6)
Shaynia (P6)
Melissa (P5) – Gold
Audrey (P5) – Gold
Jessica (P4) – Silver
Beatrice (P4) – Silver
Kimberly S (P4) –
Silver
Ivander (P5) – Silver
Kenzo (P6) – Silver
Shaynia (P6) - Silver
Steven (P4)
Bryce (P4)
Wilson (P4)
Brian (P4)
Joycelline (P5)
Kenji (P6)
Jeremy (P6)
Kimberly S (P4) –
Silver
Aston (P4)
Kimberly L (P4)
Nicole (P5)
Congratulations!
Truly, with hard work comes good results!
Credit
Top 25%
Kimberly L (P4)
Tiffany (P4)
Shannen (P5)
Megan (P5)
Jeremy (P6)
Merit
Top 10% after
credit award
winners
Nicole (P5)
Chinese Singing Competition
By: Ingrit and Eugenia, P3 Faith
To encourage and support the learning of the
Chinese language, the Chinese Department held a Chinese
Singing competition in Week 5 of Term 2. The students
who
Dea (P4)
Jessica (P4)
Steven (P4)
Sherissa (P4)
Wilson (P4)
Melvika (P5)
Nicole (P5)
Joycelline (P5)
Megan (P5)
Shaynia (P6)
Shanice (P4)
Cathleen (P4)
Jocelyn (P4)
Stephen (P4)
Kimberly L (P4)
Valerie P (P4)
Zahran (P4)
Sherissa (P4)
Melvika (P5)
Nicole (P5)
Megan (P5)
William (P6)
Kevin G (P6)
Shanice (P4)
Charlene (P4)
Tiffany (P4)
Sherissa (P4)
Vivi (P5)
Megan (P5)
Kristo (P5)
Latizia (P6)
Joylyn (P6)
William (P6)
Vianny (P4)
Shanice (P4)
Charlene (P4)
Harsh (P4)
Beatrice (P4)
Naysa (P4)
Melissa (P5)
Audrey (P5)
Joycelline (P5)
Velynna (P5)
Kenzo (P6)
Brian (P4)
joined
the
competition
sang
and
danced.
The
participants went through the elimination rounds before
they were selected to perform at the Final Round on 13
November 2014. The kids showed off their best to impress
the judges!
The
activity
was
an
entertaining
and
creative
opportunity for our students to use the Chinese language.
Congratulations to all the winners!
Ashley (P4)
Velynna (P5)
Alylah (P6)
BBS Talents at PVJ
By Ms. Hazel
Overwhelming! This best describes the response of
the crowd during our school‟s mall exhibition at PVJ last 18
October 2014. Some selected students performed to promote
the school and its previous Open-House activity.
Alylah (P6)
Mall goers could not help but stop and watch the
performance of our very own BBS-Bandung Ensemble. They
were mesmerized by the cuteness of our Preschoolers who
recited a poem, sang a Chinese song and danced confidently
before a large crowd. Well, who would not be impressed by
the Primary 4 pupils‟ speech choir performance entitled “The
Mountain Challenge”. Of course, let us not forget how the
Cathleen (P4)
Kayla O (P4)
Megan (P5)
audience got very excited when
our very energetic
“Dancerella” Primary kids did their lively performance.
Indeed, it was really an overwhelming day for the
entire BBS-Bandung family.
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PreSchool Maths Week
By: Ms. Jolly Valenton
The Preschool Department held its Maths
Principal’s Message
Week last November 17 to 21. There were fun
games, songs, videos and art activities during this
This year, the Primary school performed very well in the ICAS –International
weeklong celebration. Various activities were slated
Competitions and Assessments for Schools, garnering a total of 4 Gold and 15 Silver
each day. The kids were asked to bring stuff from
Awards. The Gold Award is given only to the Top scoring student for the subject in the
whole of Indonesia while the Silver Award goes to the top 1% of all the participants in
Indonesia. This awesome performance by our pupils raised the position of BBS Bandung 4
levels up to the 5th position among the top 10 performing schools for ICAS in Indonesia,
2014.
We all know that such results cannot just come about without the hard work and
dedication of all the teachers in the school. Neither will it happen without the support and
help given by you, the parents. Of course, the participants, our pupils deserve a pat on
their backs for being so conscientious and focused. Success can only be achieved
through sheer hard work and perseverance. I want to thank all of you for playing your
role in helping BBS achieve success!
The December school break is approaching and it will be good if you can spend
quality time with your children. Sit down and plan a schedule with your children. There
home like toys with varying shapes and sizes. They
also wore certain colours to form a human rainbow.
There was also an art activity for each level and the
Quiz Bee for the K1 and K2 students.
Parents were able to witness how their
children diligently answered the questions during
the Maths competition. After the Easy, Average
and Difficult Rounds, winners emerged in both K1
and K2 levels. Mr Michael gave the winners their
certificates and prizes on November 21 in the Hall.
Kudos to all our young achievers!
could be time allotted for reading, watching television, playing computer games etc. In
this way, the time the children have will be gainfully spent. If you do bring them on an
overseas trip, please try to include visits to libraries, museums, bookstores, zoos, Science
centres or even parks. This will make their holidays fun, exciting and memorable.
For the next Semester, BBS Preschool and Primary will stage the musical,
PreSchool Festival of Colours
By: Ms Joanna Fajardo
“Dancerella”, a first by the Preschool and Primary Department. “Dancerella” is also
written by one of our staff, Mr Jerome while the dance numbers are choreographed by
Ms Annie. It promises to bring out the best in our performers and I encourage all of you
to give your utmost support.
On behalf of the directors of BBS Bandung and the staff of the school, may I wish
you a Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Happy Holidays!
Michael Thia
Principal,BBS-Bandung
PreSchool and Primary
School
The Preschool Area turned into a colourful
carnival during the Open House. The kids enjoyed
playing in the different game stations set-up by our
hardworking preschool teachers. The games were
the “Fish-In-A-Cup”, “Bean Bag Throw” and “Ring
Toss”.
After completing all the stations, the kids
proceeded to the “Prize Hunt” station where they
dug a prize in a bed of balls. The kids who played in
the Preschool “A-maze-ing” Carnival could not get
enough of just one round of game so most of them
repeatedly enjoyed themselves in each game
station! The day was such a blast! To those who
missed the fun, do not be sad because the carnival
will be back soon!
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