Friday, 29 January 2016
My New Year Vacation
Right after the school’s party, it was a 3-week vacation for all of us, and we’re all excited because Christmas and New Year was near. All of us had different plans for vacations; some people went to another country, city or stayed at home with their family for the rest of the vacation.
I spent the early days of the
vacation listening to Korean pop songs, watching k-pop music videos or watching
their dance practices. On the 20th of December, I went to the church
for a practice since I will have a duty on the 25th.
Some days passed, and it was
Christmas and I woke up at 5 A.M since my duty was at 6 a.m. and we had to arrive
at the church exactly 30 minutes before it began, and luckily, I made it on
time.
After an hour, we went back home and
started to pack some clothes that we would bring to Bali. I spent the remaining
days before our Bali trip by playing games, like Minecraft and the web game,
Pokeheroes and by watching Korean pop music videos.
On the 29th of December,
we went to Bali at exactly 11 A.M. and arrived there at 2 p.m. since it was 1
hour ahead there. We went to our hotel in Nusa Dua since there was a total
traffic jam in Kuta.
After dropping off our things in the
hotel and pickig up my father’s friend and his family, we went straight to a
restaurant since it was late afternoon. After spending the day with them, we
went back to our hotel. Since there’s nothing to do, I just drew some mascots,
read some news and fan fictions. After doing all of those, I slept.
We spent the second day with my
father’s friend’s family and with my aunt. At night, my cousins arrived in Bali,
including my cousin, Kevin, who I have never met ever since.
The third day, we went to spend the
morning on the beach. While my father went to the shore for a walk, I, my
sister and my cousins played on the beach. It was fun until I got splashed with
a lot of ocean water when we head back to Turtle Island. On the 31st,
I spent some hours checking fan fictions and checking polls before the clock struck
12 A.M.
The 4th day was New Year,
and we went to Kuta. The only problem was that we were stuck in a quite long
traffic jam. While my family had been having fun on the beach, I and my older
cousin went to a market to buy some souvenirs for my friends.
In the afternoon, we went to
Jimbaran beach for the second time, and we found some newly-hatched baby clams
at the beach; we decide to leave them. That night, we saw the fireworks,
lightening the skies. It was beautiful.
On the 5th day, January 2,
we went back to Jakarta. I was excited because school will start in 4 days, and
I was bored spending my days in my room. Holidays may be exciting, but going to
school also brings me the same. Seeing my friends and spending half of the day
with my friends and classmates can be exciting, too! Now that I’m back to
school, I’ll study harder and accomplish my 2016 resolutions!
-Andromeda
(Audrey L.)
Wednesday, 6 January 2016
Second Week Activities (first semester 2015)
Last week, we started
having tests which is also called diagnostic quiz that came to us suddenly. The
test (called as “EFL Starter Pack”) has more than 100 questions. I didn’t
finish the last part because the time was over and I answered each number too
carefully.
Mr Michael also scheduled
our quiz on Tuesday. There were only 4 numbers in the quiz, but we had to answer
ALL questions in paragraph. The questions involved the novel, Kite Runner, and
I thought we were only given 30 minutes for doing the whole quiz.
Also, we keep discussing
about the book each day starting the first week. Mr Michael has created a
monogram (is it correct?) for us, called the ‘Word For The Day’. Each student
will take turn to explain his/her new words and sometimes the words given are
epic. Each student will be taking turns to be the presenter. I am the 7th
person who will give a new word next week.
- Adzra (Gabriel)
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
First weeks in Grade 8
At the end of July 2015, we went back to school for our 8th year and instead of going to the new building, we stayed in our old building for a week for SC members selection, divide students for the new factions and battle of the factions for the first time.
The first day went well. Meeting old friends after the holiday, See new teachers that are willing to introduce themselves to us and new students came. It started with Pak Hari and Ms. Vilma introducing themselves to the new students and welcoming us to the new year. Then, the teachers introduce themselves for us, and dividing us to some factions.
The next day, the battle of factions began. I got the Amity Faction, and so we must choose our representatives in the faction. Then, we began our first activity, which was the cheering. We went bad at first, but we managed to change it in the showdown.We had a huge rivalry with the others but we managed to change back the situation afterwards.
In other words, my first week went quite well. The problem was the new students of grade 7 were quite rude and one of my friend in grade 9 went to another school. The good things were meeting my friends again, the teachers being so nice and a lot of others things. Until now, it still went well, not too bad but no too good. So that's my first week in grade 8 and I'll be forward to see the 2nd semester.
-Andromeda (Audrey L)
The first weeks of being a Grade 8 student went well. I mostly spent my time with my faction, as there was no classes on the first five days of school. I belonged to the Dauntless Faction, and there were only 3 Grade 8 students. I practise my communication and social skills on these days with the students of Grade 9 and Grade 7.
On the first day, I met a lot of new faces. New students and new teachers are anywhere to be seen. Grade 8 did not have any new students, so we're evenly 25. We got a new homeroom teacher named Mr Michael and he taugh English and Catholic. The teachers introduced themselves and gave some little speech on every occation we had on each day.
On the next few days, we had battles between factions, starting from Cheering Competition, Indonesian and Mandarin Knowledge Competition, Look-a-like Competition, Sport Games, etc. We won some games and our scores are near to our opposition's score. We struggled on each competition, even though communication in our group is quite hard, as most of the students are new.
On the third until the fourth day, I was dedicated to be the Secretary Representative of my faction. I was very awkward to describe my speech and answer the questions, but it was all an experience for me. I lose the election, because somebody reminds me I didn't have so much friends, so yeah...
In summary, the first weeks of being a Grade 8 students are quite nice. The lessons I got from these days are, socialize more, participate more and be creative in a group. I actually do love group works, but if the students aren't cooperative enough, so yeah.. there could be World War III (just kidding, I'm not that emotional though). So that's my good first weeks of being a Grade 8 student.
- Gabriel (Adzra)
The first weeks of being a Grade 8 student went well. I mostly spent my time with my faction, as there was no classes on the first five days of school. I belonged to the Dauntless Faction, and there were only 3 Grade 8 students. I practise my communication and social skills on these days with the students of Grade 9 and Grade 7.
On the first day, I met a lot of new faces. New students and new teachers are anywhere to be seen. Grade 8 did not have any new students, so we're evenly 25. We got a new homeroom teacher named Mr Michael and he taugh English and Catholic. The teachers introduced themselves and gave some little speech on every occation we had on each day.
On the next few days, we had battles between factions, starting from Cheering Competition, Indonesian and Mandarin Knowledge Competition, Look-a-like Competition, Sport Games, etc. We won some games and our scores are near to our opposition's score. We struggled on each competition, even though communication in our group is quite hard, as most of the students are new.
On the third until the fourth day, I was dedicated to be the Secretary Representative of my faction. I was very awkward to describe my speech and answer the questions, but it was all an experience for me. I lose the election, because somebody reminds me I didn't have so much friends, so yeah...
In summary, the first weeks of being a Grade 8 students are quite nice. The lessons I got from these days are, socialize more, participate more and be creative in a group. I actually do love group works, but if the students aren't cooperative enough, so yeah.. there could be World War III (just kidding, I'm not that emotional though). So that's my good first weeks of being a Grade 8 student.
- Gabriel (Adzra)
Thursday, 7 May 2015
English Fest 2015
Last 30 April was the English Fest. The eight-graders performed speeches and we, seven-graders performed declamation pieces. I got the 'Glass of Cold Water' declamation piece and the second batch. This year's English Fest's theme was 'The Youth Of Today'. This theme was about the teenagers now and the past, including the habits.
The first batch performed at 10.00 a.m. Some of my friends and the eight graders were there. The performed well, some were outstanding there. But some almost forgot their pieces. The primary students were there to watch us. The first batch's performances were watched by the sixth-graders.
At last, the first batch was over. That time, it's the second batch's turn to performed. The fifth-graders had the turn to watch us perform. When I got the turn to perform my piece., I was nervous, because it's the first time I had activities like this. By 2.45 p.m, the English fest was over. Next year, I hope everyone can do better, as well as the new seven-graders.
-Andromeda (Audrey L)
The first batch performed at 10.00 a.m. Some of my friends and the eight graders were there. The performed well, some were outstanding there. But some almost forgot their pieces. The primary students were there to watch us. The first batch's performances were watched by the sixth-graders.
At last, the first batch was over. That time, it's the second batch's turn to performed. The fifth-graders had the turn to watch us perform. When I got the turn to perform my piece., I was nervous, because it's the first time I had activities like this. By 2.45 p.m, the English fest was over. Next year, I hope everyone can do better, as well as the new seven-graders.
-Andromeda (Audrey L)
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