Siswa Secondary 3 dan Secondary 1 berkesempatan untuk melakukan kolaborasi belajar. Mereka sedang mempelajari topik yang sama, yaitu teks deskripsi. Kegiatan diawali dengan ice breaking, yaitu bermain tebak gerakan agar suasana kelas menjadi tidak kaku dan lebih bersemangat. Dalam kegiatan ini, siswa Secondary 3 membagikan pengalaman belajar mereka tentang teks deskripsi. Setiap kelompok mempresentasikan topik-topik
Our school recently held a special event where representatives from Canon conducted a photography workshop for our students. The session was designed to give them a deeper understanding of the art of photography. The Canon speaker began by explaining the essence of photography, not just as a hobby, but as an important medium for capturing
Secondary 2 students recently took part in an exciting hands-on science activity designed to explore the concept of speed in motion. Equipped with a basketball, handball, toy car, stopwatch and measuring tape, the students set out to measure how fast an object can move over a fixed distance. The experiment began with a simple task:
Siswa Secondary 2 belajar mengenai materi pelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila khususnya berkaitan dengan Kedudukan dan Fungsi Pancasila. Siswa dibukakan dengan pengetahuan awal bahwa layaknya sebuah sekolah yang memiliki visi dan misi, begitu juga sebuah negara memiliki cita-cita yang harus digapai. Pada proses selanjutnya, siswa diberi kesempatan untuk membentuk kelompok secara mandiri yang terdiri dari empat siswa.
On Monday, August 11 2025, FIS warmly welcomed five talented students from the Primary Education Study Program at Sanata Dharma University (PGSD USD) for a three-month internship at FIS Primary as part of the MBKM program. FIS teachers extended a warm and enthusiastic welcome to Ms. Sisca, Ms. Agnes, Ms. Vania, Ms. Lhaksita, and Ms.
Siswa Secondary 1 sedang mempelajari teks deskripsi. Dalam prosesnya, siswa diajak memahami isi teks deskripsi yang dibaca melalui mind map (peta pikiran). Peta pikiran merupakan alah satu alat yang baik untuk belajar dan mengingat informasi. Membuat peta pikiran dapat membantu siswa memahami isi teks deskripsi dengan cara memvisualisasikan informasi dan hubungan antar gagasan. Aktivitas ini
Students in Secondary 3 engaged in a project focused on creating campaign posters centered around the theme of “Art and Social Commentary”. Initially, the teacher introduced various artworks that could be adapted to reflect social issues, such as a campaign poster addressing bullying or a painting depicting child poverty. Next, students learnt about the role
In English, Secondary 2 students learned to express themselves by sharing their personal stories. They started the lesson with a listening activity where students listened to two diaries: ‘The Diary of a Young Girl’ and ‘Samuel Pepy’s Diary’. From the diaries, they learned how the people shared their feelings and experiences in a form of
Secondary 3 students are kicking off their project work with presentations on various diseases. This activity serves as an important initial step before they dive into more comprehensive research and long-term projects. Students are tasked with researching a specific disease, covering its causes, symptoms, and treatments. This exercise not only enhances their communication skills but
The Reading Time program officially began this August as part of the literacy initiative in Focus Independent School. Students responded positively and showed strong enthusiasm for the launch of this program. To support its implementation, Secondary 1 students have prepared a comfortable reading corner where they can enjoy books during their free time. A variety
On Wednesday, Secondary 2 participated in a hands-on cultural learning activity at Batik Cempaka Laweyan. The session was designed to develop not only artistic skills but also an appreciation for Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage. In the beginning, students recalled basic facts about Batik, such as the tools (canting, wax, and fabric) and the types of
Pada pertemuan sebelumnya, siswa Secondary 3 belajar mengenai teks bacaan dengan tema mendeskripsikan tokoh terkenal. Lalu, untuk mengonfirmasi pemahaman siswa, hari ini mereka diminta untuk membuat deskripsi tentang tokoh terkenal seperti ilmuwan, penyanyi, musisi, pelukis, artis, maupun atlet secara berkelompok. Kegiatan diawali dengan penentuan tokoh terkenal yang akan dideskripsikan, dilanjutkan dengan membuat tiga kalimat atau
Secondary 2 students recently engaged in a creative project under the theme Symbol and Identity. The learning journey began with a brainstorming session, where students reflected on their own persona—such as their character traits, favourite colours, and personal interests. Together with the teacher, they also discussed how well-known individuals and companies, like CR7, MJ23, Honda, and
Para murid Secondary 1 menunjukkan antusiasme tinggi dalam kegiatan ekstrakurikuler modern dance yang dilakukan perdana di Taman Balekambang, Solo. Suasana yang berbeda dan menyegarkan untuk berlatih tari menjadi pemicu semangat mereka untuk mengikuti ekstrakurikuler dengan baik. Pada saat latihan, para murid mengikuti instruksi dari Mr. Imin dengan penuh semangat. Mereka juga terlihat melakukan gerakan tari
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
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
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
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
Siswa secondary 1 hari ini mengadakan serangkaian tes kebugaran fisik. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk mengukur dan memantau kondisi kebugaran siswa secara berkala. Serangkaian tes yang dilakukan meliputi pengukuran tinggi badan, berat badan, kelentukan (fleksibilitas), dan keseimbangan. Kegiatan dimulai dengan pengukuran antropometri, yaitu tinggi dan berat badan. Proses ini penting untuk memantau pertumbuhan fisik siswa dan
At the beginning of this school year, Math teacher organized a fun and engaging diagnostic assessment for students from Secondary 1 to Secondary 3. The purpose of this activity was to find out students’ initial mathematical abilities while helping them recall previously learned concepts. Unlike traditional tests, this activity was intentionally designed to be informal
