By Gabriel (Adzra) 

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 7^th person who will give a new word next week. 

- Adzra (Gabriel)

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)

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)

English Speech Fest 2015

ENGLISH SPEECH FEST 2015

Last week, on 30^th April, Junior High Students had an annual event, English Speech Fest 2015. The Speech Fest ran smoothly and each student performed well. The students were divided into 2 batch, in the morning and afternoon. Grade 8 students talked about the Youth Of Today and they wore formal costumes. Grade 7 students performed different stories and poems, and they also practiced acting and self-confidence. 

Grade 5 and Grade 6 students watched our performance. They gave each performance a score and comments. Each of us was given a big applause. I told the story of a poor child that lost his parents and its tragic memories. I tried to act nicely and dramaticly. It’s my first time to join this great event, and I hoped I got good scores. 

- Gabriel (Adzra)

CSW @ Bali 2015

               Last 21 April, we had our CSW. That time, our CSW was held in Bali. We arrived at the airport around 4.00 - 5.15 a.m. One of my friend arrived last, but she wasn't late, she made it on time. We boarded out plane at 6.00 a.m. and arrived at Bali at 8.30 a.m. (WIT). Some activities in Bali brought back many memories.

               After arriving at Bali, we had our breakfast at the airport's Burger King. After everybody had breakfast, we went to Tanah Lot. Even thought I ever went there, it's still fun because this time, it's with my friends. I learned many things from the CSW activities like farming, rafting and more. It's very fun,

My favorite activities are rafting, cycling, paintings, fishing and farming. Because of the fun activities, extraordinary moments and funny moments, I had the best week in my life. Event thought we only stay at Bali for 4 days and 4 nights, it's still the most memorable moment in my life.

               It's raining cats and dogs when we went to Tirta Empul and so, we must wait until the rain went down a little, We borrowed some umbrellas and went inside the temple. It's lucky we had sunny weather when we went rafting, cycling and farming. I hope I can return to Bali soon and went to these places again.

-Andromeda (Audrey L)

Fantastic Bali Trip

Last month, on 21 to 25 April, we had a school trip to Bali. We visited some famous places, restaurants with delicious foods and we spent almost all the time together. We departed from Jakarta on 6.00 and arrived in Bali at 8.30. Then, we went to Tanah Lot and took a lot of pictures. At Tanah Lot, the view was very fascinating. I really like to look the waves and its blue sea.

The second day was my favourite, because we have rafting and trip to Laka Leke Restaurant. The rafting area was very fun and we really enjoyed when the big splash of water hit us. We were really incredibly wet and we didn’t forget to took pictures of its amazing view. We painted the egg and kite at Laka Leke. We also practiced the Kecak Dance with MISB students. The performance of the Kecak Dance was wonderful. 

On the third day, we went fishing and farming. We were taught to farm indigenously and we also had a fishing competition. We have a lot of experiences on this day. Then, we went to Tirta Empul to see the Pura, sacred places and pond. Last, we visited the GWK. There, we watched the Kecak Dance in the theater, we took pictures in front of the GWK statue. We also had our dinner there. 

It’s almost the day to go home.. on the fourth day, we went to Bali Bird Park and Cycling. We should be careful when we rode the bike aroung the rice field. We stopped by to Luwak Coffee Shop and Tradititional Bali House. Some of us bought the expensive Luwak Coffee. We continued our trip to rest by tasting each variants of coffee. There were some accidents during the Biking. We visited Bali Bird Park. We saw a lotof beautiful-feathered birds and they’re unique. Last, we went to Sanur Beach. Before going to Sanur Beach, we went to Balerung to study about the conventional dance and music. 

It’s the last day in Bali. On the fifth day, we have packed out baggages and belongings. We went to Krishna to buy oleh-oleh for our families in Jakarta. The time that we have together ran too fast. I felt so sad leaving Bali. We went back to Jakarta at around 11.30 p.m. Bye Bali! 

-         - Gabriel (Adzra)