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December 2024

Kegiatan, SD

Primary Student Wins 2nd Place in ESPECTO.11, 2024 Storytelling Competition

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Al Siddiq International Secondary School Student Achieves 2nd Place in ESPECTO.11 2024 Storytelling Contest, Al Siddiq International Secondary School has once again achieved an outstanding accomplishment. Several students from the school took part in ESPECTO (El-Hassan Sport and Academic Competition) in various categories, including MHQ (Memorisation of the Holy Qur’an), English Storytelling, and Squarth (Quiz Competition), held on 26–27 October 2024, and proudly brought home remarkable results. Students from Years 4 and 5 of Al Siddiq International Secondary School reached the semi-finals in the Squarth competition, while a Year 5 student achieved 2nd place in the Storytelling contest, surpassing 23 other participants — a truly admirable achievement. The ESPECTO (El-Hassan Sport and Academic Competition) has been organised annually since 2012 by Pondok Pesantren Modern Al-Hassan, receiving enthusiastic participation from a wide range of schools. The competition is open to both primary (SD) and secondary (SMP) students and includes various contests such as Futsal, Badminton, MHQ, Calligraphy, Squarth, Speech, Poetry, Storytelling, Poster Design, and Photography. ESPECTO carries the slogan “Rise your passion, show your best action to be champion,” encouraging students to awaken their spirit and give their best performance to become champions. Alhamdulillah, Al Siddiq International Secondary School has demonstrated its best action and brought home a trophy in this year’s event. Three students from SD Al Siddiq International — Omar Sani Nasri, Khanino Amal Prasojo, and Ibrahim — successfully advanced to the semi-final round of the Squarth (Quiz) competition for Years 4 and 5. Although they did not reach the final stage, their achievement of reaching the semi-finals was already a great accomplishment and a proud moment for the school. One of the Squarth coaches, Ustadz Abdullah Syafii, Lc., who also teaches Islamic Education at the school, shared his thoughts: “The event was very engaging, encouraging students’ interest in the subjects tested, such as Mathematics, Social Studies, and Islamic Studies. After the competition, they became even more enthusiastic about learning. Personally, I hope we can participate in more events like this in the future and achieve even better results.” In the Storytelling competition, SD Al Siddiq International was represented by two students from Years 4 and 5 — Queensha Nahda Permana and Fathimah Tsabitah. Both students performed excellently, with Queensha Nahda Permana proudly earning 2nd place. This is a remarkable accomplishment, especially considering that SD Al Siddiq International is a school that has not yet reached its second year of establishment, yet its students have already brought honour to the school. The Storytelling coach, Ms. Elsa Violita, S.S., M.S., an English teacher at SD Al Siddiq International, expressed her pride in their achievement: “I feel truly happy and proud of what they’ve accomplished. From the beginning, they were very enthusiastic when chosen to represent the school. Despite their busy schedules, they still managed to make time for practice. Their success is the result of their hard work and courage to take part in the competition. I’m especially proud of Queensha, who was initially doubtful during practice but gave her best performance during the preliminary round and went on to win 2nd place. I hope this achievement motivates them to keep improving and growing.” May this remarkable achievement serve as an inspiration for other students at Al Siddiq International Secondary School to continue striving for excellence and developing their potential. The school hopes that in future competitions, Al Siddiq students will achieve even greater results and that this success marks the beginning of many more accomplishments to come. By: Yundara Ulfa Priatna, M.Pd.

Kegiatan, SMP

ESNO at Bumi Paseban a Great Success

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A Memorable Learning Experience that Strengthened Student Unity, Paseban, 31 October 2024 – The Educational Student Night Out (ESNO) programme organised by SMP Al-Siddiq International School at Bumi Paseban was a great success, filled with enthusiasm and valuable experiences. The event, held from 30–31 October 2024, was attended by all students and teachers of SMP Al-Siddiq. Carrying the theme “Learning Beyond the Classroom”, ESNO 2024 aimed to provide students with a different kind of learning experience through outdoor activities. Over two days, students participated in various engaging sessions designed to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and character building. Among the activities were Active Arabic and English sessions, team-building exercises, educational games, nature exploration, and group discussions led by supervising teachers. In his opening remarks, Mr. Yusuf Yudhana, Principal of SMP Al-Siddiq, expressed that ESNO 2024 was not merely an opportunity for fun but also a means to foster self-confidence and strengthen bonds among students. “Activities like this train our students to think creatively, collaborate effectively, and take initiative. These are essential qualities for shaping them into future leaders,” said Mr. Yusuf. Teachers also took an active role throughout the programme, including Ustadz Aziz, who led sessions focused on spiritual development, such as congregational Tahajjud prayer. The ESNO event thus became a meaningful moment to balance academic learning and spiritual growth, while deepening the connection between students and teachers. As ESNO 2024 concluded, students returned home with valuable experiences and cherished memories. The programme not only broadened their horizons beyond the classroom but also strengthened unity and camaraderie within the school community. The school hopes that this activity will continue in the coming years with even greater innovation and excitement. By: Bagus Asri Wibawa, B.A., LL.B

Kegiatan, TK

Role Play in Kindergarten Literacy Learning

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On Wednesday, 30 October 2024, the Kindergarten students of Al Siddiq International School participated in a literacy learning activity using the Role Play method in the classroom, with the theme “My Family.” The activity began with a recall session on family members that the children had previously learned. The teacher then introduced simple English sentences such as “Who is he/she/they?” and “He is/She is/They are.” This method helped the children understand basic family concepts while also practising their English language skills in an interactive and engaging way. The role play began with one student asking another, “Who is he?” The student being asked then responded with a simple answer such as, “He is Brother.” The activity continued in turns until every student had the opportunity to both ask and answer questions, allowing them to practise listening and speaking skills in a fun, contextual setting. Through this interactive activity, the children not only learned to recognise family members but also developed their communication abilities and teamwork with their peers. This made the session an effective approach for enhancing both literacy development and social skills in young learners. By Inka Amalia, S.Pd

Kegiatan, SD

Al Siddiq International Primary School Student Advances to Spelling Bee Final

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A Year 5 student from Al Siddiq International Primary School successfully advanced to the final round of the Spelling Bee Competition (Group C Category: Years 5–6 Primary School) organised by English First (EF) Kalimalang, outperforming 47 other participants. The competition took place on Saturday, 25 October 2024, at the EF Kalimalang centre. The Spelling Bee competition was held to showcase children’s ability to spell words in English correctly. Organised by English First, this event is recognised as one of the largest spelling competitions in Indonesia. The main goal of the competition is to improve children’s English proficiency and self-confidence. Participants are given English words and must spell them letter by letter accurately. The level of difficulty varies depending on the group and stage. The EF Spelling Bee consists of three rounds — the Preliminary, Semi-final, and Final — and is open to students from both public and private primary and secondary schools in the surrounding areas. The Al Siddiq International Primary School student who reached the final stage of the Spelling Bee is Percy William. Although he did not take the top spot, Percy successfully demonstrated his skills and placed among the Top 5 finalists, defeating 47 other contestants in Group C (Years 5–6). This is a remarkable achievement for Al Siddiq International Primary School, especially considering that the school has been established for less than two years. The Spelling Bee coach, Ms. Elsa Violita, S.S., M.S., who is also the English teacher at Al Siddiq International, expressed her pride in Percy’s performance. She shared, “I’m so proud of Percy. Even though he has a foreign background and speaks English in daily life, he still showed great enthusiasm and discipline during practice. He remained humble and didn’t underestimate his competitors. Since it was his first time joining a Spelling Bee, he felt a bit nervous and wasn’t yet familiar with the difficulty level of the words. Although he didn’t win first place, reaching the final round and making it into the Top 5 is already a wonderful accomplishment for him and the school. I hope this will be a great start for Percy to continue improving his skills.” May this outstanding achievement serve as an inspiration for other students of Al Siddiq International Primary School to keep striving for excellence and developing their potential. Hopefully, in future competitions, Al Siddiq students will achieve even greater success, marking the beginning of many more remarkable accomplishments in the years ahead. By: Yundara Ulfa Priatna, M.Pd.