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Early Year 1 – English: Planting Seeds

Early Year 1 – English: Planting Seeds

EY1 students continued exploring the Getting to Know Plants theme through a hands-on seed planting activity. They began by reviewing the story of Little Seed and discussing what plants need to grow, such as soil, water, and sunlight. Students were then introduced to the thematic sight words seed, plant, soil, water, and sun, and practised reading them together with the teachers. After

Secondary 1 – Fase Implementasi Outdoor Learning: Tangan Muda Hadapi Krisis Pangan Global

Secondary 1 – Fase Implementasi Outdoor Learning: Tangan Muda Hadapi Krisis Pangan Global

Pada Kamis, 7 Mei 2026, siswa Secondary 1 SMP Focus Independent School melaksanakan Outdoor Learning activities ke dua lokasi pertanian modern, yaitu kebun hidroponik Valefarm dan Kebun Buah Melon “Mantri Melon”. Kunjungan lapangan ini merupakan langkah nyata bagi siswa untuk mempelajari sistem pengelolaan makanan secara mandiri, sekaligus mendekatkan pemahaman mereka pada isu ketahanan pangan yang

Secondary 1 – Fase Persiapan Outdoor Learning: Tangan Muda Hadapi Krisis Pangan Global

Secondary 1 – Fase Persiapan Outdoor Learning: Tangan Muda Hadapi Krisis Pangan Global

Siswa Secondary 1 Focus Independent School bersiap mempelajari pentingnya pengelolaan makanan secara mandiri melalui sebuah kegiatan Outdoor Learning pada Kamis, 7 Mei 2026. Kegiatan ini dirancang untuk mendekatkan isu ketahanan pangan (SDGs) yang sering terasa abstrak bagi anak usia Secondary. Melalui kunjungan ini, siswa diharapkan dapat menumbuhkan kesadaran diri tentang bagaimana cara memperlakukan makanan dengan

Primary – Preparation Class: Sharing with Parents

Primary – Preparation Class: Sharing with Parents

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Focus Independent School held a special meeting with parents of the upcoming Preparation Class students. These students, who previously attended kindergartens outside of FIS, will join the school in the academic year 2026/2027. The meeting was designed not only to share information about the Preparation Class but also to provide

Primary 5 – Bahasa Mandarin: 4 Musim di Tiongkok

Primary 5 – Bahasa Mandarin: 4 Musim di Tiongkok

Kegiatan pembelajaran Bahasa Mandarin pada level Primary 5 kali ini adalah siswa belajar mengenal 4 musim di Tiongkok. Pertama siswa belajar mengenai kosakata dari 4 musim tersebut yakni 春天 chūntiān (Musim Semi), 夏天 xiàtiān (Musim Panas), 秋天qiūtiān (Musim Gugur), dan 冬天 dōngtiān (Musim Dingin). Para siswa diminta mengikuti pelafalan dari guru kemudian mereka secara individu melafalkan kosakata tersebut.

Secondary 3 Playscript Project

Secondary 3 Playscript Project

Secondary 3 students explored complex themes through the study of William Shakespeare’s works, one of the world’s most influential writers. Through research and discussion, students learned how Shakespeare’s stories examined universal human themes such as loyalty, pride, and ambition through complex and relatable characters. After studying Shakespeare’s works and their impact on world literature, students

Nursery – Science: Mixing Colours Experiment

Nursery – Science: Mixing Colours Experiment

Nursery students took part in an exciting science activity about mixing colours using coloured water. They explored how different colours can be combined to create new colours by mixing primary colours such as red, yellow, and blue. The students were excited to observe the changes that happened during the experiment and discovered that red and

Secondary FIS Students Compete in Junior Futsal

Secondary FIS Students Compete in Junior Futsal

On May 13, 2026, Secondary Focus Independent School joined the Junior Futsal Competition at SMA Batik 2, Surakarta. The evening match brought together schools across the city, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Represented by Owi, Rael (captain), Johannes, Rano, Delbert, Keenan, Kenzie, Nathan, and Maximilian, the team showed clear progress in their gameplay, with stronger coordination and

Primary 4 – English: Producing Advertisement

Primary 4 – English: Producing Advertisement

P4 students moved from planning their advertisement project to producing the actual video advertisement. Working in their groups, students recorded scenes based on the storyboard they had created previously. They practiced acting, delivering persuasive expressions, and presenting their chosen food or drink products creatively. After recording, students independently added sound effects that matched each scene

Primary 2 – English: Writing an Information Text

Primary 2 – English: Writing an Information Text

In the last unit of P2 English, students explored fun ways to gather information from different sources such as audio recordings, videos, news, magazines, books and other texts. During the learning activities, they practised finding important information and were also challenged to create their own information texts. These exciting activities were conducted on Wednesday, May

Primary 4 – Presentasi Denah Bahasa Mandarin: Aku tahu lokasinya!

Primary 4 – Presentasi Denah Bahasa Mandarin: Aku tahu lokasinya!

Pada kegiatan pembelajaran kali ini, siswa Primary 4 belajar mengenai beberapa kosakata arah dan tempat umum, seperti 左边 (zuǒbiān) kiri, 右边 (yòubiān) kanan, 前面 (qiánmiàn) depan, 后面 (hòumiàn) belakang, 中间 (zhōngjiān) tengah. Dilanjutkan dengan nama tempat umum : 咖啡厅(kāfēi tīng) kedai kopi,面包店 (miàn bāo diàn) toko roti,书店 (shū diàn) toko buku, 服装店 (fúzhuāngdiàn) toko pakaian.

Primary 3 – Bahasa Mandarin: Berita Cuaca saat ini

Primary 3 – Bahasa Mandarin: Berita Cuaca saat ini

Di term 4 ini, siswa Primary 3 belajar dengan tema “Cuaca”. Pertama guru menjelaskana mengenai beberapa kosakata dasar tentang cuaca antara lain 天气 cuaca, 下雨 turun hujan, 冷 dingin, 热 panas. Selain itu, siswa juga belajar kalimat sederhana, seperti 中午天气很热 siang hari cuaca sangat panas. Siswa menirukan pelafalan guru secara bersama-sama lalu berlatih secara individu dan

Early Year 1 – Bahasa Indonesia: Belajar tanya jawab

Early Year 1 – Bahasa Indonesia: Belajar tanya jawab

Pada pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia siswa EY1 dikenalkan dengan berbagai macam biji-bijian sebagai bagian dari tema Getting to Know Plants. Kegiatan ini membantu siswa memahami awal proses pertumbuhan tanaman sekaligus memperkaya kosakata mereka. Dalam kegiatan ini, siswa mengamati, memegang, dan membedakan setiap jenis biji berdasarkan bentuk, ukuran, dan teksturnya. Pengalaman langsung ini membuat pembelajaran menjadi lebih konkret

Primary 2 – Outdoor Learning: Pilah Sampah, Lingkungan Indah

Primary 2 – Outdoor Learning: Pilah Sampah, Lingkungan Indah

Pada kegiatan outdoor learning ke Dinas Lingkungan Hidup, siswa mengenal kembali jenis-jenis sampah dan cara memilahnya dengan benar. Siswa mendengarkan penjelasan dari petugas DLH tentang sampah organik dan anorganik, kemudian menyebutkan contoh-contohnya berdasarkan hasil pengamatan. Melalui kegiatan ini, siswa mampu mengingat informasi dasar tentang pentingnya menjaga kebersihan lingkungan dan menerapkannya dalam aktivitas sederhana sehari-hari. Siswa

Primary: Upacara Bendera 11 Mei 2026

Primary: Upacara Bendera 11 Mei 2026

Upacara bendera kali ini diikuti oleh siswa P1, P2, dan P6. Upacara ini merupakan kegiatan rutin yang bertujuan untuk melatih siswa dalam menghormati, menghargai, dan mencintai Tanah Air. Selain itu, upacara ini juga menjadi upacara terakhir di tahun ajaran 2025–2026. Melalui pelaksanaan upacara, siswa dilatih untuk lebih disiplin serta memiliki semangat dan motivasi dalam belajar

Toddler – Entry Point: Minibeast Exhibition

Toddler – Entry Point: Minibeast Exhibition

Toddler students enthusiastically joined the activity in the new theme of Minibeast Around Us. They were introduced to some minibeasts such as caterpillar, worm, cricket, snail, and ant through “The Minibeast Exhibition”. They held a simple observation and exploration together under teachers’ guidance and supervision. Children also watched the story of “Ms. Spider’s Tea Party” which they

Early Year 2 – Entry Point “Celebration Around Me and the World”: A Joyful Birthday Party Adventure

Early Year 2 – Entry Point “Celebration Around Me and the World”: A Joyful Birthday Party Adventure

Smiles, laughter, and excitement filled the classroom as EY2 students began their learning journey through the theme “Celebration Around Me and the World.” Through a fun birthday party hunt, the students explored different celebration items such as balloons, cakes, candles, and party hats while building their confidence to use simple English phrases with their friends and teachers.

Secondary 3 – Bahasa Indonesia: Review Seru Bersama Teman!

Secondary 3 – Bahasa Indonesia: Review Seru Bersama Teman!

Dalam rangka persiapan ujian sekolah, siswa Secondary 3 melaksanakan kegiatan review mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia dengan menggunakan model Rotation Station. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan di ruang kelas dengan tujuan membantu siswa mengulang kembali materi pelajaran secara menyenangkan dan interaktif. Guru merancang kelas menjadi beberapa station belajar, di mana setiap station mewakili satu topik pembelajaran yang berbeda.

Early Year 1 – Exit Point: Adventure through spaces

Early Year 1 – Exit Point: Adventure through spaces

EY1 wrapped up their “Adventure Through Spaces” theme with an engaging exit point activity, where students proudly demonstrated their learning and discoveries from the unit. The experience was designed to combine creativity, and simple scientific exploration, allowing students to engage with the concept of space in a fun and meaningful way. The first activity involved