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The InterCultural School of Bogor

We provide educational excellence in a supportive community environment, preparing our students to thrive and succeed as responsible global citizens in a changing world

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Table of Contents The Primary Years Program 1 Farewell 1 Welcome 2 Book Week 2 Security 2 Grade 3—5 To Vila Botani 2 PTFA Meeting 2 School Logo 2 Pest Control 2 Upcoming Events 3 Catering Menu 3

The Primary Years Program You may have noticed how we are highlighting aspects of the IB program in our weekly assemblies. In particular we are focusing on the PYP Learner Profile and Attitudes and Action. We believe that an inquiry-based curriculum model that incorporates guidelines on what students should learn, how students should act as learners and as community members, on teaching methodologies and on assessment strategies is a vital component of a successful school. The IB Primary Years Program is a guided inquiry approach to learning and teaching. Inquiry-based units of study, known as Units of Inquiry, are the focus for learning in homeroom classes and when appropriate they are integrated into other curriculum areas. Students experience what it is like to think and act like a historian, scientist, engineer or a mathematician. Within each Unit of Inquiry students and teachers identify together what they want to know, what they already know, what they need to know and how best they might find that out. In the inquiry-based classroom there is increased emphasis on real life situations, decision-making, problem solving, research and action. Students are actively:

exploring, wondering and questioning

experimenting and playing with possibilities

researching and seeking information

collecting data and reporting findings

clarifying existing ideas and reappraising events

deepening understanding through the application of a concept or rule

making and testing theories

making predictions and acting purposefully to see what happens

elaborating on solutions to problems The PYP Curriculum incorporates five essential elements 1. Concepts 2. Knowledge 3. Skills 4. Attitudes 5. Action

Farewell Last week our c o m m u n i t y farewelled the Cooney family of Daniel, Mireille, Maia, Milo and Luna as they embarked on their journey to Kenya. They will be sorely missed. Both Daniel and Mireille served on the School Board and were key members of that group. Daniel was behind the production of our excellent school video which has been highly commended by both teachers and prospective parents. Mireille was also a key member of the PTFA and was the go to person when things needed doing. As for Maia, Milo and Luna we all knew them and appreciated their wonderful personalities. We know that whatever they do in Africa their new school will be better off for their presence.

Over time we hope to be able to raise community awareness of all aspects of the PYP and how they work together to develop well rounded citizens.

August 27, 2015

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Welcome We would like to extend a special ISB welcome to the Duchelle Vieira family from Brazil. They are Icaro, Amy, Amelie and Julietta. We wish them a smooth transition to Bogor and will ensure that they will experience the typical hospitality that we

have always extended to new arrivals.

PTFA Meeting I am pleased to announce that Annie Lee has been elected as this year’s president of the PTFA. She will be ably supported by all who attended the meeting. At the meeting the following dates were confirmed:

PTFA Agenda of Events

Date Activity

Term 1

Sep 24, 2015 Idul Adha Celebration

Oct 2, 2015 Ibu Mahdi Sports Day

Oct 23, 2015 Diwali

Oct 30, 2015 Halloween

Nov 7, 2015 JASIS Athletic Sports Day

Dec 5, 2015 December Bazaar

Feb 7, 2015 Chinese and Korean New Year

Apr 4, 2016 Swimming Carnival

June 4, 2016 Car Boot Sale

June 10, 2016 International Night

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Grade 3—5 Excursion to Vila Botani

By Avi & Robert We were very, very tired when we were on the bus. It took us about 1 hour to arrive at Vila Botani!! Pak Jay showed us where to put our bags. He showed us some cool trees and told us some cities in Java were named after trees. “Citeureup” city is named after the “teureup” tree. Pak Asep showed us plants that can be used for medical reasons. We then went to the beautiful organic garden. Avi and Jordi had the super duper chilli challenge. Avi had a good time eating that chilli. Jordi wasn’t so well but made a fantastic recovery. We then saw some balloon plants and cool carrots! They pop like a balloon! We finally went to the smell cool compost place. When we got there we fed the goats. The girls name was “Snowy” and the cool boys name was “Bacca.” For snack we ate singkong and drank “teh jahe”. We played a cool game called Mexican hide out and I was “it.” After that we went to the waterfall which took us 1 hour to get to walking. When we got there our eyes were amazed. Nearly everyone took a dip. The waterfall was epic. We had a long walk back up to the top. Robin found a real snake skin. We met the bus half way along the track, got on and went back to school.

Persuasive writing by Dyllan & Jordi You should go to Vila Botani because there are a lot of fun things to do. You will find many natural things like waterfalls, snake skins, medical plants and DOGS! The ride to Villa Botani is bumpy and fun. There are really interesting facts about how plants can be used as medicine. You boil the leaves or roots and drink the juice or rub the leaf on your skin. It can be used if you have a headache, bruising, bleeding, broken bones, tooth ache, insomnia, fever, high blood pressure and even heart problems. There is a waterfall there. It is cool and freezing and there is a risk you have to take because there are lots of stones but it is worth it for a Naturalist Learner. Also there are loads of animals there like eagles, monkeys, mountain tigers and loads of other animals. You can have a really good experience with nature. The last thing is that you can have a local snack like singkong or drink ginger tea.


Date Activity

Friday Aug 28th Assembly Reception

Friday Sep 4th Assembly Grade 6—9

Mon - Fri Sep 7th - 11th

Book Week



Thurs Sep 24th Idul Adha 1436 H

Friday Sep 25th Teachers only day

Friday Oct 2nd Ibu Mahdi Sports Day

Mon - Wed Oct 5th - 7th

Student / Parent Teacher Conference

Friday Oct 9th Assembly Reception

Last day term 1

Mon - Fri Oct 12th - 16th

Term break

Upcoming Events

Book Week Soon, in the week beginning September 6th we will be celebrating books and all they mean to us through Book Week. At our assembly that week we plan to have students either find or make an object that will give everyone a clue as to the book they are reading. It could be related to a character or an incident.

Monday, 31st August—Ibu Yanti Spaghetti bolognaise, garlic bread,

fruit, jelly

Tuesday, 1st September—Ibu Jackie Fried chicken with crunchy flakes, soup, steam rice, chocolate cake,

watermelon

Wednesday, 2nd September—Pak Or Fish sticks, buttered broccoli,

steam rice, banana

Thursday, 3rd September—Ibu Yanti Chicken pop corn, sausage

vegetables soup, steam rice, jelly

Friday, 4th September—Ibu Jackie Chicken potato with sweet soy

sauce, steam vegetables, steam rice, crackers, ice cream

Security In the coming weeks we will be practising our emergency evacuation procedures. At the moment we are still looking for two locations close to school that we could use as a safe house in the event of an emergency. If you think you could help out please let us know.

School Logo As you know we now have a new logo. Over time you will begin to see this used more and more around the school. If, in a few weeks, you continue to see places where the old logo is still present please do not hesitate to let pak Tio know.

As we explained in the last newsletter the logo is based on the senior class batik. Some time ago students at ISB were asked to draw and submit possible designs for the logo. One strong component of many of the designs was the natural world; hence the orchid. It is also a flower common to Indonesia; thereby respecting our cultural heritage. The orchid is a tenacious plant, hardy and is always striving to reach its growth potential. Like many of our students, orchids are found all over the world and draw admiration from many. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mireille Cooney for much of the creative thought, design work and advice that went into the final design.


Some

snapshots of

Grade 3—5

excursion to

Vila Botani

1.Plant medicine

2. Girls pack

3. Carrot pulling pro

4. Big balloon

5.Carrot bros

6.Chilli challenge

7. Feeding “Bacca”

8.Girls pack take 2

9.Are we there yet?

10.The rocky fort

11. Waterfall risk

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