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TERM 2 December,2007
The first semester has come to an end. We are halfway through the academic
school year 2007-2008. It seems incredible that in this one semester,
we learned together through so many community events. The IdulFitri
Celebrations, Funfair 2007, The Teachers' Day Celebrations, Our
second Annual School Play- 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion,
the Witch & the Wardrobe', The Student Leadership Camp,
Environmental Awareness Sessions for the community and a
host of other events and activities imparted us all with a wealth
of wisdom. The independently led projects by various staff
empowered many of us with advanced skills in Information
Technology, Bahasa Indonesia and English language.
On behalf of the Management, I would like to thank all the
students and parents who have enthusiastically participated
in all these accomplishments. I am grateful most of all, to the
dedicated, hardworking & creative BINUSIAN teachers & staff
who continue to rise up to take the challenge of preserving the
rich BINUSIAN culture.
Vision:
Ms. Anwin mentioned in her Principal’s Journal, that BINUS teachers
are adept multi-taskers who can maintain their “cool” in any given
situation and work collaboratively and harmoniously under pressure and
deadlines. Indeed, our teachers remain focused to the realisation of the School’s
that to be a “world-class community of proud and outstanding achievers”.
‘A teacher is like a candle, it consumes itself to light the way for others.’-Our teachers nurture and mentor
their students in the quest to provide them with an ever-improving educational experience as they leave an
everlasting impression and an incessant influence. It gives me a sense of fulfilment to see a glow of satisfaction
on our teachers’ faces as they witness their students blossom, both academically and personally, in and outside
the classroom.They continue to respond to their call to mould young minds, touch young hearts and endow
their students with the values that enable them to inspire others to achieve their personal best.
This issue of The Young Beez is dedicated to our BINUSIAN teachers whose skills, dedication & ingenuity
keep me motivated. The achievements that we make at school are all results of the collaborative efforts of
wealth of Human Resource at BINUS SCHOOL SIMPRUG. So read on, as the following page features the
teachers who work hand in hand to make our endeavours a success. It makes me proud to be a part of this
team!
In closing, I would like to wish all the BINUSIAN families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I hope
you enjoy the company of your friends and families in this joyous occasion. I wish everyone a well-rested
school holiday. May we all be prepared to meet the New Year 2008 … another year of challenges, surprises
and blessings!
Elsie L Bait
EY / EL Vice Principal
When students turn
leaders... on page 5
...We can do
this to sustain
...on page 7
Partners in
education...
on pages 12-13
...Our School Committees
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IN APPRECIATION...
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HOLDING HANDS...
...AT BINUS AND BEYOND
...our community events
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AIMING FOR THE TOP...
...for a healthier and a happier Earth
WISE BYTES FOR WISE BITES
HOPE:Make It Grow
Community approach
Look for solutions
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Advocate the need of the hour
A woodcutter was once challenged to cut the branch
of a tree in such a way that he got the biggest possible
piece for himself. So he climbed on to the tree and
balancing himself carefully on the branch he sat down facing
the tree.
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He lifted his axe and very confidently started to hack the branch from
where he was sitting, with all his might.
In three blows he had managed to
get the biggest possible piece of wood
for himself!
But… do you know what had
happened?
That's right! The branch fell down
and along with it fell the woodcutter
with a big THUD!
So he reflected on what he should
have done then. Do you know?
Right again!
If he would have sat facing the tip
of the branch, he surely would not
have got the whole branch to himself
but he would not have hurt himself
by falling down.
Today, we are making the mistake
that the woodcutter made. We are sitting on this big planet and nibbling
on every resource it has.Let's try living the other way!
Change our mindsets from "I can afford it" to "We can't afford to", because
our planet cannot afford to keep giving!
Just look around for some real examples around the page and be confident
that you could be an example yourself !
Shalini Ghosh
Science and Technology Committee Head
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Our favourite thing about BINUS is...that children can learn &
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We believe that we share our planet
with animals. The Elementary 1 students
had the chance to realize during our Unit of
Inquiry titled “Circle of Life”.
The students were delighted to see animals
right before their eyes at Ragunan Zoo! The
visit provided them with an opportunity to
further expound their knowledge about the
importance of animals in our lives and
understand our responsibilities towards
them.
The mere experience of feeding the
giraffe helped them feel how it is like to be
treated well. A visit to the zoo kitchen where
the officials prepared the animals’ meals and
the zoo hospital where the sick animals were
tended to, made them realise animal life is
as precious as ours.
Do you know that Asian elephants have
smaller ears than African elephants?
Well, these little children were surprised to
see it themselves! Do you know how monkeys
are different from apes?
Our field trip further enhanced the things
they learnt about animals, their habitats,
their classification, their life cycles and how
to protect them.
It just proved once more that hands on
experiences make learning more meaningful.
Ms Lea V Sacalamitao
On the 29th and 30th of October, 2007
resource persons from The Robotics Explorer
were invited to conduct a hands-on workshop
with the Elementary 2 students on robotics and
machine construction as a culminating activity
for their UOI “Marvellous Machines.” The team
was led by Mr. Jerry together with his four
colleagues.
The three hour long workshop, which was
conducted in the Elementary 2 classrooms, full
with awe and excitement. The interactive
workshop started with a short talk about simple
machines. The children confidently shared what
they had learnt about these machines and how
each of them works.
The children then moved into groups of
three. Curious to know how a robot is made, the
children waited for their kits as they went through
the instructions. All of them worked cooperatively
as they assembled a fan or an airplane. Their eyes
twinkled with joy as they accomplished their task.
Most of them became risk-takers, inquirers
and communicators as they exchanged their views
and ideas on how to assemble the machine.
Learning about machines and experiencing how
to create one was not only satisfying but realisation
of a dream for some of them. The 2-day workshop
also served as a springboard for future engineers
or scientist among the 91 students, for who knows
it may have left in them a spark to be creators one
day!
Susan Mae Parcon
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Summer, casual, sports, hip-hop, punk, party
dress..only mean one thing...FASHION!
To spark off our inquiries for “Prada Meets the Caveman”,
the parents of Grade 3 presented a fashion show as we
paused and pondered on “Where We Are in Place and
Time”.
Dressed up in clothes suited for different occupations,
weather conditions, traditions and sports passions the
parents of all Grade 3 classes paraded up on stage. The
catwalk was hosted by Ibu Sharinaz, mother of Alyssa
Nidia of 3C.
The children went into an excited frenzy when 3B
parents who displayed their sportswear hit soft balls into
the audience. They even had a bike on stage, which our
cyclist Ibu Lydia (Timothy’s mom) rode on.
Grade 4 field trip to camp Pringayu on
the 25th and 26th of October was chosen keeping
in mind our unit of inquiry titled “Walk in the
Past”. This was our first educational overnight
trip, which was truly exhilarating.
Having left school on the 25th morning
at 8.00am, a one and a half hour ride brought
us to Pringayu -Ciawi , where the staff of Camp
Pringayu introducted themselves to us through
a warm up activity.
The students were then divided into
groups and were led by their team leaders to
be a part of adventures like The Flying Fox,
Cross the River, Shaolin Step and Tarzan Swing.
During the trip our children experienced
the joy of playing together and displaying good
teamwork with their friends. Every action and
game had a history to share making the
inquiries a tryst with the past.
The most interesting part of the trip was
cooking their own dinner in groups, washing
their own plates and sleeping in tents !
Grade 3 mothers really have the moves! We thank them
for showing immense enthusiasm by being a part of our
inquiry. Thank you!
The students were not far behind and did an excellent job
in putting up a fashion show of clothes they had designed,
modified or made themselves at the end of the unit. Working
together as efficient teams they put together clothes not
just for fashion but functions such as protection, weather
situations, camouflage and as symbols of tradition. They
worked on designs with ribbons, beads, sequins and laces
and used appliqué artistically. A three week long period of
planning, cutting, gluing and sewing made them look like
nifty designers. A harmony of creativity and ingenuity along
with familiarity of skills showcased the proficiency they
had achieved during this unit of inquiry.
Zaida Puyo
The next day after a round of treasure
hunt and final group games we left the camp
and reached school in the afternoon.
The PYP journey encourages holistic
learning, which makes students draw the
connections between disciplines and at the same
time provide opportunities for them to learn
beyond the four walls of their classroom.
This trip has given the students a chance
to look after themselves, care for others and be
independent. It was an experience, which the
students will cherish forever.
Sujatha S.
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EDITORIAL
Frank La Fasto and Carl Larson wrote in their book - “When Teams Work Best”, that today
people with different perspectives have come together, putting aside their narrow self interests
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and discussing things openly and supportively in an attempt to solve a larger problem or achieve
broader goals.”
It’s time to give it another look!
15 years ago today was the “FUTURE”. Tomorrow, when today will be the “PAST”, one of the practical legacies
that the global citizens of tomorrow would have received is a holistic education;
- A wealth that only we as educators and you as guardians have the power to create. - That’s when teams work
best!
- A power to mould and create a successful nation.- That’s when teams work best!
So what those authorities on ‘team work’ said, then, is what we materialise on an everyday basis.We the
educators, students and parents collectively put together our assets to give shape to a dream. This issue of
The Young Beez is authentic evidence of exactly that.
For more of our memories and achievements visit us on http://simprug.binus-school.net/Elementary.asp
and before leaving here don’t forget to go to the Brain Gym!
Also, we apologise that in our first issue we misnamed Clarissa of EY2 as Anya.
Yours
…On Behalf of the School Media Committee
Shalini Ghosh
…along with Mr. Al, Ms. Anabelle, Ms.Ela , Ms. Elena,
Ms.Evi Lestari and Ms. Yuska
LET’S GO TO THE BRAIN GYM!
Contributed by:
Lata Salkar
Math Committee
Boy 1: I have good news and bad news.
Boy 2: What’s the good news?
Boy 1: My father doubled my pocket
money!
Boy 2: So, what’s the bad news?
Boy 1: 2 times 0 is 0 !