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Dear Parents, Guardians & Students,

MISTAKES….. ARE NOT BAD

In one of my Math classes, one of my student suddenly burst into tears and simply refused to continue with his work. As I tried to calm him down and gently probe into the reason for his behaviour, he shared with me that he was upset because he keeps making mistakes. For a 6 year old child, the effect of frequent mistakes or not doing things the right way can greatly influence how he sees himself, and eventually, the way he builds his esteem and confidence. I reflected and had to remind myself that as his teacher, I need to make sure he learns to balance aiming for perfection and learning from the mistakes he made. To value these experiences as

they both help in learning.

Mistakes help children learn.

In a usual classroom setting, teachers usually focus on the correct procedures – sometimes ignoring errors and praising students for correct answers only. However, when discussion leads to common errors and misconceptions, children are given the opportunity to explore and understand what is correct and what must be avoided. Learning that acknowledges mistakes can potentially enhance children’s ability to think about thinking (metacognition)

and their capability to accomplish task correctly (self-efficacy).

For many students, perceived faults increase as one’s self-consciousness grows. Children watch each other closely – judging, comparing and evaluating. They assess their ability to learn based on the frequency of their mistakes. These causes anxiety and depression when not addressed properly as they grow. How can we help our children understand that making mistakes can be just as important to learning as getting things right? How can we make them

understand that sometimes there is actually beauty in spilled milk.

Adjust learning context: “Let us try this another way.” As children go through the process of learning, they use different ways to understand concepts and master skills. They need to be exposed to different ways of thinking as well as different ways of teaching and learning. Some children learn better in groups, others individually. Some need visual representations, others learn better by doing or listening intently. Whatever strategy works, we need to give every child the opportunity to explore their own ways of learning. We must avoid sticking only to the “usual” or “mainstream” learning. Thinking out-of-the- box or divergent thinking acknowledges the many ways learners can understand and make sense of their environment. Practicing this in the classroom will

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build an atmosphere of discovery that values risking making mistakes every now and then. If students see failure as a vital step to success, they will not feel so bad about them for as

long as they keep trying and finding ways that will work.

Encourage persistence: “Keep trying. Don’t give up!” Adults are like superheroes in the eyes of a child. What we say or do become an example for them to follow. When children see how persistent adults are in striving for their goal, they will follow that behaviour. As parents and teachers, we have a lot of power to influence our students’ efforts by sharing our own vulnerability and identifying our own self-conscious emotions, our stops and starts during problem solving, and our commitment to keep going. Children feel guilt when they make mistakes, but continued to engage and keep trying—while also being gentle with themselves, will help increase

self-respect and motivation.

Keep Self-Compassion: “Be kind to yourself when you’re confused, It’s Okay!” Children experience moment when they are hard on themselves. When they see and feel things get tough, they can give up easily. However, they need to learn to accept their weaknesses and find ways on how to improve. Answers may not come right away but with the a right attitude, they will exert the effort of overcoming their fear of

failure and see the reward of achievement.

Build positive relationship with your child: “I see your strength, and I believe in you.” When a child makes a mistake, they will always have the initial fear of being judged “wrong” by significant people around them. Reactions of adults may break or make a child’s ability see their mistake as an opportunity to learn. Children will be motivated to try their best when they feel valued even during moments of failure. Children will continue to give their best when they know that there are people around them who believe in what they can

do and not what they fail to do.

Focus on resilience: “Even though this is tough, you will find your way.” Many studies have noted that children who learn to focus on their skills and strategies to enhance their abilities learn to cope better, recover more quickly and eventually heads towards the right direction. Understanding their mistake leads towards learning what should be done right and do what is correct. Children will have the correct and positive

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mindset in dealing with challenges or trials that they will face in the future. Resilience is one life-skill that is needed for students to be independent, risk-takers, and purpose-driven individuals.

Making mistakes does not mean a failure. It just means that there are trials and learning happening in life. Failures can be seen as temporary setbacks that can be turned around into success given the right attitude.

Reflection by Aileen Acabado Reference article:“Why We Should Embrace Mistakes in School” by Amy L. Eva

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_we_should_embrace_ mistakes_in_school

>> NHJS EDUFAIR at LIPPO MALL PURI Please be informed we will be joining EDUSMART exhibition at Lippo Mall Puri on 1-4 March 2018 We offer a special discount for registration on the day and early bird discount for Tuition Fee!

>> RECEIPT FOR TUITION FEE PAYMENT Please be informed that we give receipt of Tuition Fee payment via your child. Should you have paid and don’t get the receipt please contact Finance.

>> NATIONAL EXAM We like to inform you that Junior College 2 will be participating in national examination. The schedules are: USBN / EYR Schedule (see parent letter) 12 March to 6 April 2018 UNBK (Subject to change) 9 April 2018: Bahasa Indonesia 10 April 2018: Matematika 11 April 2018: Bahasa Inggris 12 April 2018: Chosen subject

>> TERM SCHEDULE AY 2018-2019 Term 1 AY 2018/2019 : 17 July 2018 Term 1 Break : 22 Sep - 30 Sep 2018 Term 2 Start : 1 October 2018 Term 2 Break : 9 December 2018 - 6 January 2019 Term 3 Start : 7 January 2019 Term 3 Break : 16 March - 24 March 2019 Term 4 Start : 25 March 2019 Term 4 Break : 1 June - 13 July 2019

>> JC Fieldtrip We would like to inform you that JC1-2 students will be going on a Field Trip on Friday, 2nd of March 2018. Attire: Jeans and PE Shirt Venues: 1) Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art or Museum MACAN. 2) The Nasional Galeri Indonesia. The teachers accompanying the students are : Mr. Mara, Ms. Emelly and Mr Dexter. Please note that attendance is COMPULSORY.

>> SASMO 2018 COMPETITION Singapore and Asian Schools Maths Olympiad (SASMO) 2018 Contest, Asia's very popular mathematics competition. SASMO started in 2006, and is now one of the largest Math Olympiads in the Asian region. It has expanded the competition to provide an International platform for students from Grade 2 (Primary 2) to Grade 10 (Secondary 4), with differentiated contest papers for every level. Please see parent letter dated 5/2/18 for the detail.

>> 2018 SNA Sound of Music Competition Please note this information and see parent letter for detail.


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>> IA Success Camp We would like to inform you that our proposed IA success camp which was slated for 23-26 March 2018 is now restructured because of the Ujian Sekolah for the JC2 which will run from 19-27 March 2018. This year the IA Success Camp (non-stay-over) will run after EYR until 30 April. It will include structured lessons. We strongly recommend your child/ward to attend these sessions which will be more intensive than the regular ongoing supplementary lessons. These sessions will allow students to simulate answering past exam papers aside from the in-class discussions of the answers to these papers. Individual and small group consultations with the respective subject facilitators will also help cater to the students which require more attention. We look forward to your support. A letter will be sent out with the schedule in the next few days. Please contact Ms. Rubina for any questions. Thank you.

>> Class Performance Rehearsals – Alice The Musical

>> PIAGET Academy P6 Immersion Programme in Singapore 23 - 31 March 2018 NationalHigh Jakarta School, as part of the PIAGET Academy family of schools in Indonesia, offers the Singapore curriculum leading to Singapore’s milestone examination of the iPSLE for the primary section. We are committed to your child’s success and have specially planned the PIAGET Academy P6 Immersion Programme, in partnership with Palm View Primary School (PVPS), Poi Ching School (PC) and Rosyth School (Rosyth), to facilitate your child’s final lap towards preparation for the iPSLE. The programme fee (in Singapore dollars) is S$1450 within Singapore for a minimum of 50 student-participants from the various PIAGET Academy schools. It excludes airfare and travel insurance, which will be purchased by the school at the prevailing airline charges.

SINGTEL SIM CARD: Students who have indicated on their reply forms that they will need a SIM card have to pay SGD30 (cash) to the Finance Office. Please see parent letter for the detail. Thank you

>> ALICE THE MUSICAL TICKET SELLING Please be informed regarding “Alice The Musical” Date: Friday, 16 March 2018 First show: 15.30 – 17.00 Second show: 18.00 – 19.30 Ticket Selling is available in the bookstore at 7.30 – 15.00

Ticket prices: VVIP – IDR 150.000 VIP – IDR 100.000 REG – IDR 75.000



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FAIRGROUND

On the 24th of February, Saturday, NationalHigh Jakarta School had its 9th annual Fairgrounds! Fairgrounds is a one day bazaar hosting food, drinks, miscellaneous objects and games! This year, our theme was ‘Superheroes’, allowing all participants to channel their inner superhero and remember that our objective was to raise funds for the less fortunate. The event officially began at 1PM, but students rushed in before that. According to the incredulous amount of 56 vendors, students were eager to buy goods and were very happy with everything that was sold! The main attractions, ‘Legends Return’ and ‘Legends of Tomorrow’ were a huge success, with students overcrowding and wanting to play even after the game times ended. We, the NationalHigh Student Council, are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated— students, parents, teachers and outside visitors alike, for helping us donate to a larger cause.



AY 2017-2018 End of Year Review (EYR) for Secondary 4 Kindly note the following details pertaining to the above-mentioned: 1. EYR Schedule for Secondary 4 Kindly find attached the detailed schedule of the End of Year Review Written Exams and Chinese Speaking Test. 2. Venue of Exam Please refer to the indicated venue in the timetable. 3. Arrival Time All students are required to arrive in school 1 hour before the scheduled examination and assemble in the Learning Resource Centre (library). 4. Attire All students taking the End of Year Review are required to come to school in their complete school uniform with ID. PE uniform will not be allowed during exams. 5. Dismissal Time All students will be dismissed right after they have completed their respective paper(s). 6. Examination Absenteeism Policy Please be informed that students who are unable to sit for any scheduled exams must call the school and inform their respective mentors latest by 7.00 a.m., on the day of their absence. Students who are absent must present to their mentors a letter stating a valid reason (medical certificate due to sickness or letter signed by a parent due to family/ personal reasons), before they can be allowed to sit for a make - up exam. The total marks for Make-up examination will be prorated to 95%. Students who are absent without valid reason will be given a “zero” for the paper/s they have missed. For any enquiries, kindly send an email to the following teachers: EYR General Matters: Mr Michael ([email protected]) Mr Jorge ([email protected]) Chinese Speaking Test: Mr Chen ([email protected])






End of Year Review (EYR) and Ujian Sekolah Berstandar Nasional (USBN) for Junior College 2 Kindly note the following details pertaining to the above-mentioned: 1. EYR and USBN Schedule for Junior College 2 Kindly find attached the detailed schedule of the End of Year Review (Internal Exam) and Ujian Sekolah Berstandar Nasional (Indonesian National Exam). 2. Venue of Exam Please refer to the indicated venue in the timetable. 3. Arrival Time All students are required to arrive in school 1 hour before the scheduled examination and assemble in the Learning Resource Centre (library). 4. Attire All students taking the End of Year Review are required to come to school in their complete school uniform with ID. PE uniform will not be allowed during exams. 5. Dismissal Time All students will be dismissed right after they have completed their respective paper(s). 6. Examination Absenteeism Policy Please be informed that students who are unable to sit for any scheduled exams must call the school and inform their respective mentors latest by 7.00 a.m., on the day of their absence. Students who are absent must present to their mentors a letter stating a valid reason (medical certificate due to sickness or letter signed by a parent due to family/ personal reasons), before they can be allowed to sit for a make - up exam. The total marks for Make-up examination will be prorated to 95%. Students who are absent without valid reason will be given a “zero” for the paper/s they have missed. For any enquiries, kindly send an email to the following teachers: EYR General Matters: Mr Michael [email protected] Mr Jorge [email protected]





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