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Nursery – Science: Star Glowing Experiment

Nursery – Science: Star Glowing Experiment

The Star Glowing Experiment was conducted by Nursery students to introduce them to basic scientific observation in a fun and interactive way. The activity involved using simple materials that they could find at home, such as water, turmeric powder, and flash light. First, students poured water into a clear jar. Then, they carefully placed the

Primary 2 – Maths: Place Value Cups

Primary 2 – Maths: Place Value Cups

P2 students have learnt about how to place the digit in place value cups on Monday, August 11th, 2025. They did the activities in groups. By using the place value cups, students should decide the number of marbles to put inside. One of the cups was 10s (tens) place cup and the other was 1s

Primary 6 – IPC: Getting to Know about Metacognition

Primary 6 – IPC: Getting to Know about Metacognition

In IPC lesson about Metacognition, Primary 6 students explored different types of thinking skills by creating their own games to tests the skills. These tests included verbal reasoning, spatial perception, abstract reasoning, working memory, and verbal memory. Students were given the explanation of the meaning of each skill with simple examples so students can understand

Secondary 1 – Physics:  Measurement Experiment

Secondary 1 – Physics: Measurement Experiment

Secondary 1 students enthusiastically participated in a lively, hands-on experiment all about measurement. The session began with a flurry of curiosity as students used a stadiometer to record each other’s heights, sparking friendly comparisons and playful guesses. Next, armed with measuring tapes, they ventured beyond the classroom to calculate the distance to the schoolyard, carefully

Nursery – Preparation Class: Going Places

Nursery – Preparation Class: Going Places

This week, our Nursery preparation class conducted a “Going Places” adventure. They pretend to travel on a magic carpet before learning about real-life transportation, namely car, bus and train. they discovered that these vehicles leave wheel trails and had fun matching transportation pictures with sight words while making their own wheel trails.  trough this activity,

Primary 2 – Character Building: Understanding School Rules

Primary 2 – Character Building: Understanding School Rules

P2 students started character building session on Wednesday, August 6th, 2025. As the beginning, teacher re-exposed school rules and class agreement that they had signed it in orientation week. Reviewing school rules and class agreement gave chance for students to know their learning environment well. To get better understanding, students observed video about the importance

Secondary 2 – Biology: Blood Vessels

Secondary 2 – Biology: Blood Vessels

Secondary 2 students participated in a science activity about the human circulatory system. They began by recalling key facts about the three main types of blood vessels: arteries, veins, and capillaries. Each group listed their functions and examples from the body. After reviewing the facts, students sorted information into categories. They compared the differences in

Primary 1 – IPC: Let’s us know with IPC!

Primary 1 – IPC: Let’s us know with IPC!

Primary 1 has started the new learning. In the primary, P1 students have been introduced with some new lessons. They started to do the learning journey of IPC. It is started from Entry Point. They did fun and connected learning. At the first, they did the games about knowing the body parts with “head shoulder

Early Year 2 – Arts: A Fish with a Wish

Early Year 2 – Arts: A Fish with a Wish

The EY2 students enjoyed listening to the story The Fish Who Could Wish by John Bush, about a magical fish who could wish for anything, and every wish came true. The tale sparked their imagination and excitement, encouraging them to think about their own dreams and hopes. The following day, they created colourful fish artworks inspired by

Early Year 2 – Maths: Measurement Fun

Early Year 2 – Maths: Measurement Fun

EY2 students explored measuring height using non-standard units – colourful cones! First, they learnt how to line up the cones carefully in a straight position to ensure an accurate measurement. They then worked in groups to count how many cones tall their friends and teachers were. Afterwards, the students compared the results, discussing who was

Early Year Program: Reading Program Socialization

Early Year Program: Reading Program Socialization

To kick off our Reading Program in the most exciting way, our EY1 and EY2 students took part in a special socialization event designed to spark their love for books and storytelling. The session was filled with music, movement, laughter, and imagination—everything that young learners love! A highlight of the event was a lively and

​Primary 1 – English: Exploring Fantasy World

​Primary 1 – English: Exploring Fantasy World

On Thursday, Primary 1 students have been learning English with the topic ‘Fantasy Story’. They discovered what a fantasy story is, the characters, main characters, and the three parts of a story: beginning, middle, and end. The learning was based on the story of Aqsa’s Adventure, which was read aloud by the teacher. By listening

Toddler – Motorics: Spooning the Macaroni

Toddler – Motorics: Spooning the Macaroni

Our toddler students enjoyed a fun and engaging fine motor activity—spooning macaroni! Through this simple yet meaningful task, the children learned to carefully transfer small objects using a spoon, helping them develop hand-eye coordination in a playful way. This activity also helps strengthen the muscles in their fingers and hands, supporting their ability to grasp

Primary 1 – Mathematics: Bright Beginnings in Numbers

Primary 1 – Mathematics: Bright Beginnings in Numbers

Primary 1 students explore Mathematics through engaging diagnostic activities. In a joyful start to the academic year, they participated in a week-long subject orientation week and diagnostic test. It was designed to introduce Primary Mathematics and assess their early mathematical skills. With fun, hands-on experiences and creative storytelling, the learners explored numbers, counting, shapes, and

Early Year 2 – Science: Butterfly Life Cycle

Early Year 2 – Science: Butterfly Life Cycle

EY2 students explored the fascinating transformation of butterflies by learning about their life cycle, which begins as tiny eggs, continues as growing caterpillars, then moves into the cocoon stage, and finally ends with the emergence of beautiful butterflies. To deepen their understanding, the children created artistic models of each stage using colourful wax paper. They

Focus Independent School: Cambridge Visit

Focus Independent School: Cambridge Visit

On August 6, 2025, FIS welcomed the Cambridge representative, Ibu Dian. During the meeting, FIS presented its school plan and educational values to her. Following the presentation and discussion, Ibu Dian visited classrooms to observe activities and interact with teachers and students. Ibu Dian, as the Cambridge representative, provided positive feedback, noting that FIS demonstrates

Nursery: Mengenal Huruf

Nursery: Mengenal Huruf

Siswa Nursery belajar mengenal dan membentuk huruf a dan i melalui media playdough. Guru terlebih dahulu memperkenalkan kedua huruf tersebut secara visual, kemudian membimbing siswa untuk membuat bentuk huruf menggunakan playdough. Dalam kegiatan ini, siswa diberikan kesempatan untuk meraba, meremas, dan membentuk playdough mengikuti contoh huruf yang telah ditunjukkan. Kegiatan membentuk huruf dengan playdough memberikan banyak manfaat bagi perkembangan

Secondary 3 – Karawitan: Extracurricular

Secondary 3 – Karawitan: Extracurricular

Every Thursday, Secondary 3 students take part in a karawitan extracurricular activity at Taman Balekambang, guided by Mr. Ferdan. They learn to properly play gamelan instruments such as the saron, bonang, kenong, gong and kendang. In addition to playing techniques, students also study traditional notation (titi laras) and musical symbols used in karawitan. They also

Primary 3: The Excitement of Introducing Traditional Games

Primary 3: The Excitement of Introducing Traditional Games

On Friday, 1 August 2025, During School Orientation, P3 students introduced P2 students to various Indonesia traditional games, including dakon, engklek, bekel and lompat tali. These games are simple yet full of joy, carry cultural values that have been passed down from generation to generation. This activity served as a valuable moment for students to both learn and

Early Year 1 – Math: Making Birthday Cake

Early Year 1 – Math: Making Birthday Cake

In the ongoing theme of ‘This is Me,’ EY1 students were also invited to explore birthdays as a sign of their changing ages. They enthusiastically mentioned items they had encountered at birthday celebrations, such as birthday cakes, number candles, tumpeng, balloons, birthday hats, clowns, etc. In mathematics lessons, they were encouraged to play a game