Secondary eNews – February 17th, 2023
Design
In Design grade 6 class, students are learning about the Problem Solving and Computing, a highly interactive and collaborative introduction to the field of computer science, as framed within the broader pursuit of solving problems. Students are practicing using a problem-solving process to address a series of puzzles, challenges, and real-world scenarios. Also, students learn how computers input, output, store, and process information to help humans solve problems. The unit concludes with a project designing an application that helps solve a problem they choose to solve. Here are some photos with different perspectives on what are/not a computer.
In the Design Process unit of grade 7, students transition from thinking about computer science as a tool to solve their own problems to consider the broader social impacts of computing. Through a series of design challenges, students are asked to consider and understand the needs of others while developing a solution to a problem. The second half of the unit consists of an iterative team project, during which students have the opportunity to identify a need that they care about, prototype solutions both on paper and in App Lab, and test their solutions with real users to get feedback and drive further improvements.
In grade 8, with the Social Entrepreneurship Program, students grow their entrepreneurial mindsets and skills as they apply their passions and strengths to solve creatively societal challenges. Students will design their solutions through the design thinking process, conduct market research, create a sustainable business model, and present their idea in a culminating “Shark Tank” pitch presentation.
Students had to create their ultimate entrepreneurial “dream team” poster. They will then add team members to their poster (real or fictional), highlighting the mindsets and skills they will bring to the team to make up the ultimate entrepreneurial dream team – ready to take on any challenge! Here are some examples.
SAVE THE DATE: PERSONAL PROJECT EXHIBITION
The Grade 10 students are reaching the end of their journey with the Personal Project, and they will be proudly exhibiting their work on Friday, March 10th. Grade 10 parents are invited for a special session to view their children’s work from 13:30 – 14:10 in the Covered Courts, while the larger BIS Community may join the celebration from 14:10 – 14:45. We look forward to seeing you there!
COUNSELOR UPDATE
BIS CAREER DAY 2023
On Thursday 16th, we held our annual BIS Career Day. This event was a huge success, attended by 24 Guest Speakers from various careers and 148 secondary students from G6-12.
10 of the attended Guest Speakers were parents of BIS students, one of whom was Kevin Girard, the General Manager of Conrad Bali Hotel. He was appointed as the Keynote Speaker to deliver a speech about “The importance of skills development for the job hopping Gen Z” during the opening session at MPR.
We bring professionals to the classroom to talk and share their career journey, education, passion, and challenges for our young generation is the vision of BIS Career Day.
A huge thank you, everyone for supporting this event and See you on the next Career Day!
MINI CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES FAIR
On Thursday, March 2nd, we will host a mini group of Canadian Universities during lunch from 12:30 – 13:30 pm. Grade 10-12 students are invited to join the opportunity to meet and talk directly with university representatives.
USA UNIVERSITY FAIR by AEO TOUR
On Friday, March 3rd, we will host the USA University Fair by AEO Tour at MPR after school from 2.45 – 4.00 pm. High school students (G9-12) and parents are invited to come and join us on this special opportunity. There is time to talk with the university representative and ask them questions about their programs and entry requirements, which is very helpful if you have to choose your DP subjects or when you are orientating where to go for your studies.
The AEO group will be giving an AEO Tour Airfare Scholarship to study in the USA to one student from each country they are visiting this Spring! This will not expire and can be redeemed if the winning student wants to study at one of the universities or colleges on their tour this Spring. Below you will find the names of the universities, and on the map, you can see their location.
Learn more about each participating university and college: https://aeotour.com/indonesia/
Counselor Workshop Series
Every first Thursday of each month, there are counselor workshops with various topics for primary and secondary parents at Library Downstairs. We will share the invitation before the date, please register by scanning the barcode.
Thursday Coffee with the Counselor
Join Ms. Noortje every Thursday morning at 7:45 (droff-off) for a coffee and informal chat at Fun Bites* *Except first Thursday of each month when there will be a workshop
Upcoming ACT Test Date and Registration Deadline
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Upcoming SAT Test Date and Registration Deadline
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Other Colleges and Universities Update:
University of Melbourne will be holding the Indonesia Application Day.
Indonesia Application Day is intended for the final year students who are ready to submit their application to our July intake 2023 or would like to gain information on the application process for our February 2024 intake
The event details are as follows:
Day and Date : Saturday 11 March 2023
Time : 13.00 – 17.00 WIB
Place : Medan Room, The Westin Jakarta | Jl. H R Rasuna Said Kav C-22, Jakarta 12940
Registration : https://go.unimelb.edu.au/t66s
Students from outside Jakarta can join us online to hear the presentations.For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Mery Chrisyanti at mery.chrisyanti@unimelb.edu.au or phone number 0818 0606 9839 (WhatsApp available).
Oxford University March Webinars
Students and parents/guardians webinar – Wednesday 8th March
This session will be a focus about Oxford University and course choices. Parents and guardians are also welcome to join. They can book here for a webinar at a suitable time.