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PAYING ATTENTION

Allison Bonds Article Taken From: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/healing-

possibility/201007/paying-attention

Attention is the key to so many things related to our lives. We have to pay attention to walk across the street. We know our relationships are more satisfying if we actually pay attention to one another. Our business affairs require our attention. All of this seems somehow self-evident. We know that attention is important, but we may not know that attention has direct biological results. As my friend Rick Hanson says in his beautiful book Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love and Wisdom, "attention shapes the brain." What we pay attention to is literally what we will build in our brain tissue. Our neurons wire in response to what we focus upon. We may think we understand the art of paying attention but many times, unfortunately, we mistake attention for judgment. We think about attention as a "critical" function. Attention is not critical. Judgment is. Attention is neutral. We begin to pay attention to something and then we start to judge it, evaluate it, categorize it and, yes, generally "criticize" it. But judging, while certainly useful, is not attention. Judging involves an underlying assumption that our purpose is ultimately to categorize and take action. We judge something to be done with it. The rush to being done with something does not increase our capacity to pay attention to it. When we judge something we generally assess whether or not we need to "fix" it, reject it or enhance it, and move on. In other words, we are motivated to change it in some way. Whatever it is right now is generally not OK or not enough and has to be altered. If our intention is to fix or change or reject something our capacity to pay attention to it is actually minimized. We will see only as much as we think we need to see to take action. What if there is more to learn? Attention is noticing and being with something without trying to change it. Attention takes the time to fully explore, to discover whatever there is to know about something, to watch as things change by themselves without our trying to ‘fix" anything. Attention is patient and attention is kind. No rush. No burden. No criticism.

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Healing an injury requires the practice of paying attention, of being with something fully, of focusing upon it over and over again without pushing it away or trying to change it. It is in paying attention that we will discover the tiny threads of healing and transformation that are developing moment to moment. It is attention, not judgement, that will help our brains rewire. So how do we let go of judgment and simply pay attention? How do we practice being with whatever is happening and learning from it? My teacher, Frank Ostaseski, founder of the Metta Institute, teaches the art of paying attention. Frank's work is and has been for many years with people who are dying. He works at the forefront of what we find difficult to pay attention to. Frank teaches: "Welcome Everything; Push Away Nothing". That might sound odd at first. Why would we "welcome" something unpleasant? The word "welcome" confronts us, asking us to look without judgment and criticism, to invite ourselves to be open to whatever comes, to simply pay attention. This is not about seeking difficulty. Before my brain injury I was not in the least interested in being unable to dress myself. It's not something I sought. But once I was injured I had a choice, I could "welcome" the assistance of the people who helped me dress or I could judge my inability to dress and the people helping me and thus push away the information it brought. But what would I have learned about the way to put clothes on post injury if I had? The more I paid attention, without pushing away or judging what was happening, the more I learned about how my body moved and what I could do to help myself. The more I paid attention the more my brain began to rewire the movements necessary to continue to help myself. It really is that fundamental. Attention is the key. Paying attention is ultimately an act of loving kindness towards ourselves. If we love a child, we pay attention to her. We watch this child thrive as we give her our attention. We know this works. In this way we are not different from the child. We too will thrive with attention and as adults, we have the capacity to give that attention to ourselves. Let's practice simply paying attention, not rushing to judgment. Let's practice "Welcome Everything; Push Away Nothing." Shared by: Dexter Canicula (Dean for Secondary/JC)

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https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/healing-possibility/201007/paying-attention

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/healing-possibility/201007/paying-attention

https://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/neuroscience

https://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/happiness

https://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/relationships

https://www.psychologytoday.com/basics/wisdom

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>> NATIONAL EXAM We like to inform you that Junior College 2 will be participating in national examination. The schedules are: USBN / EYR Schedule (see parent letter) 12 March to 6 April 2018 UNBK (Subject to change) 9 April 2018: Bahasa Indonesia 10 April 2018: Matematika 11 April 2018: Bahasa Inggris 12 April 2018: Chosen subject

>> TERM SCHEDULE AY 2018-2019 Term 1 AY 2018/2019 : 16 July 2018 (except Sec 1/Year 7) : 17 July 2018 Term 1 Break : 22 Sep - 30 Sep 2018 Term 2 Start : 1 October 2018 Term 2 Break : 9 December 2018 - 6 January 2019 Term 3 Start : 7 January 2019 Term 3 Break : 16 March - 24 March 2019 Term 4 Start : 25 March 2019 Term 4 Break : 1 June - 13 July 2019

>> 15% discount of Tuition Fee We would like to inform you that deadline of 15% discount of Tuition Fee is Thursday, 15 March 2018. Please pay before the deadline. Thank you.

>> IA Success Camp We would like to inform you that our proposed IA success camp which was slated for 23-26 March 2018 is now restructured because of the Ujian Sekolah for the JC2 which will run from 19-27 March 2018. This year the IA Success Camp (non-stay-over) will run after EYR until 30 April. It will include structured lessons. We strongly recommend your child/ward to attend these sessions which will be more intensive than the regular ongoing supplementary lessons. These sessions will allow students to simulate answering past exam papers aside from the in-class discussions of the answers to these papers. Individual and small group consultations with the respective subject facilitators will also help cater to the students which require more attention. We look forward to your support. A letter will be sent out with the schedule in the next few days. Please contact Ms. Rubina for any questions. Thank you.

>> SASMO 2018 COMPETITION Singapore and Asian Schools Maths Olympiad (SASMO) 2018 Contest, is Asia's very popular mathematics competition. SASMO started in 2006, and is now one of the largest Math Olympiads in the Asian region. It has expanded the competition to provide an International platform for students from Grade 2 (Primary 2) to Grade 10 (Secondary 4), with differentiated contest papers for every level. Please see parent letter dated 5/2/18 for the detail.

>> 2018 SNA Sound of Music Competition Please note this information and see parent letter for detail.

>> iPSLE 2018 Please be informed the registration for the 2018 International Primary School Leaving Examination is now open. Registration Dates: 1 March - 30 March 2018 We sent parent letters and attached the following: 1. Letter of Invitation 2. Registration Form 3. 2018 iPSLE Timetable Kindly check and should you have any queries regarding iPSLE 2018, please do not hesitate to send Ms Herlin ([email protected]) an email. >> Isra Miraj Holiday Please be informed that the public holiday of Isra Miraj of Prophet falls on Saturday, April 14. Therefore, we will like to inform you that we have made the correction to our school calendar which previously indicated that Friday, April 13, is the public holiday. Thank you




>> PIAGET Academy P6 Immersion Programme in Singapore 23 - 31 March 2018 NationalHigh Jakarta School, as part of the PIAGET Academy family of schools in Indonesia, offers the Singapore curriculum leading to Singapore’s milestone examination of the iPSLE for the primary section. We are committed to your child’s success and have specially planned the PIAGET Academy P6 Immersion Programme, in partnership with Palm View Primary School (PVPS), Poi Ching School (PC) and Rosyth School (Rosyth), to facilitate your child’s final lap towards preparation for the iPSLE. The programme fee (in Singapore dollars) is S$1450 within Singapore for a minimum of 50 student-participants from the various PIAGET Academy schools. It excludes airfare and travel insurance, which will be purchased by the school at the prevailing airline charges.

SINGTEL SIM CARD: Students who have indicated on their reply forms that they will need a SIM card have to pay SGD30 (cash) to the Finance Office. Please see parent letter for the detail. Thank you

>> ALICE THE MUSICAL TICKET SELLING Please be informed regarding “Alice The Musical” Date: Friday, 16 March 2018 First show: 15.30 – 17.00 Second show: 18.00 – 19.30 Ticket Selling is still available in the bookstore at 7.30 – 15.00

Ticket prices: VVIP – IDR 150.000 VIP – IDR 100.000 REG – IDR 75.000

>> POP QUIZ WINNERS – GREAT JOB KIDDOS! P1 – P2 : LILIAN ATMADJA (P2A) P3 - P4 : MADELINE CALLISTA SURIANTO (P3I) P5 – P6 : KALYNDA LAY SUSANTO (P6E) S1 – S2 : GISELLE SETIAWAN (S1P) S3 – S4 : ANDRE REINOLD ESPINA (S3E) JC1 – JC2 : ELAINE ISABELLE KOROMPIS (JC1P)



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FAIRGROUND

On the 24th of February, Saturday, NationalHigh Jakarta School had its 9th annual Fairgrounds! Fairgrounds is a one day bazaar hosting food, drinks, miscellaneous objects and games! This year, our theme was ‘Superheroes’, allowing all participants to channel their inner superhero and remember that our objective was to raise funds for the less fortunate. The event officially began at 1PM, but students rushed in before that. According to the incredulous amount of 56 vendors, students were eager to buy goods and were very happy with everything that was sold! The main attractions, ‘Legends Return’ and ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ were a huge success, with students overcrowding and wanting to play even after the game times ended. We, the NationalHigh Student Council, are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated— students, parents, teachers and outside visitors alike, for helping us donate to a larger cause.



AY 2017-2018 End of Year Review (EYR) for Secondary 4 Kindly note the following details pertaining to the above-mentioned: 1. EYR Schedule for Secondary 4 Kindly find attached the detailed schedule of the End of Year Review Written Exams and Chinese Speaking Test. 2. Venue of Exam Please refer to the indicated venue in the timetable. 3. Arrival Time All students are required to arrive in school 1 hour before the scheduled examination and assemble in the Learning Resource Centre (library). 4. Attire All students taking the End of Year Review are required to come to school in their complete school uniform with ID. PE uniform will not be allowed during exams. 5. Dismissal Time All students will be dismissed right after they have completed their respective paper(s). 6. Examination Absenteeism Policy Please be informed that students who are unable to sit for any scheduled exams must call the school and inform their respective mentors latest by 7.00 a.m., on the day of their absence. Students who are absent must present to their mentors a letter stating a valid reason (medical certificate due to sickness or letter signed by a parent due to family/ personal reasons), before they can be allowed to sit for a make - up exam. The total marks for Make-up examination will be prorated to 95%. Students who are absent without valid reason will be given a “zero” for the paper/s they have missed. For any enquiries, kindly send an email to the following teachers: EYR General Matters: Mr Michael ([email protected]) Mr Jorge ([email protected]) Chinese Speaking Test: Mr Chen ([email protected])






End of Year Review (EYR) and Ujian Sekolah Berstandar Nasional (USBN) for Junior College 2 Kindly note the following details pertaining to the above-mentioned: 1. EYR and USBN Schedule for Junior College 2 Kindly find attached the detailed schedule of the End of Year Review (Internal Exam) and Ujian Sekolah Berstandar Nasional (Indonesian National Exam). 2. Venue of Exam Please refer to the indicated venue in the timetable. 3. Arrival Time All students are required to arrive in school 1 hour before the scheduled examination and assemble in the Learning Resource Centre (library). 4. Attire All students taking the End of Year Review are required to come to school in their complete school uniform with ID. PE uniform will not be allowed during exams. 5. Dismissal Time All students will be dismissed right after they have completed their respective paper(s). 6. Examination Absenteeism Policy Please be informed that students who are unable to sit for any scheduled exams must call the school and inform their respective mentors latest by 7.00 a.m., on the day of their absence. Students who are absent must present to their mentors a letter stating a valid reason (medical certificate due to sickness or letter signed by a parent due to family/ personal reasons), before they can be allowed to sit for a make - up exam. The total marks for Make-up examination will be prorated to 95%. Students who are absent without valid reason will be given a “zero” for the paper/s they have missed. For any enquiries, kindly send an email to the following teachers: EYR General Matters: Mr Michael [email protected] Mr Jorge [email protected]





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