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On 22 May 2026, TK Al Siddiq International held a coordination meeting with the school committee regarding preparations for the upcoming arts performance. The meeting was attended by teachers, parents, and members of the school committee and took place in the Headteacher’s meeting room in a warm, orderly, and collaborative atmosphere. This meeting represented an important step in ensuring that the arts performance would be well-prepared and successfully executed. The purpose of the coordination meeting was to strengthen cooperation between the school and parents in supporting school activities, particularly the arts performance. In addition to aligning expectations, the meeting also served as a communication platform through which all parties could gain a clear understanding of the event concept, objectives, and requirements from the preparation stage through to the actual performance. Through effective coordination, each participant was able to understand their respective roles and responsibilities, ensuring that preparations were more organised and focused. From early in the morning, all class teachers and the persons in charge of the arts performance gathered in the Headteacher’s meeting room to prepare for the meeting. Parents began arriving enthusiastically from 9:30 a.m. onwards. Once the majority of the committee members had arrived, the meeting was officially opened by the teachers and the event coordinators. During the session, the school presented an overview of the arts performance programme, including the event schedule, the children’s performances, equipment requirements, and the support expected from the school committee. Throughout the presentation, parents listened attentively and showed great interest in the information being shared. Following the presentation, the meeting continued with a question-and-answer session. During this session, committee members were given the opportunity to ask questions, offer suggestions, and seek clarification on any aspects that required further explanation. The discussion was conducted in a positive and respectful manner, resulting in many constructive ideas and recommendations to support the success of the upcoming arts performance. Coordination activities such as this provide significant benefits for both the school and parents. In addition to strengthening relationships and communication between teachers and families, they also foster a sense of togetherness and cooperation in supporting children’s development. Through strong collaboration, the arts performance becomes more than simply an entertainment event; it also serves as a platform for children to build self-confidence, develop the courage to perform in public, and showcase their creativity. At the conclusion of the meeting, all participants took part in a group photograph as a symbol of their unity and shared commitment to the success of the TK Al Siddiq International arts performance. Through this coordination meeting, it is hoped that all preparations will proceed smoothly and that the event itself will become a memorable and meaningful experience for the children, teachers, and parents alike.By Inka Amalia, S.Pd

Since 18 May 2026, the students of TK Al Siddiq International have been exploring a fascinating and colourful cultural theme. This year’s theme focuses on Javanese culture, encompassing the traditions of West Java, Central Java, and East Java. Learning activities have been conducted in each classroom in a fun, interactive, and enthusiastic atmosphere. Through a variety of creative, age-appropriate activities, the children are introduced to the rich cultural diversity of Indonesia. Throughout this cultural theme, the students learn about many aspects of the cultural heritage of Java. They are introduced to traditional musical instruments such as the angklung, gamelan, and kendang. In addition, the children learn about regional delicacies, including gudeg, serabi, klepon, pecel, and many others. They are also introduced to a variety of batik patterns from different regions of Java, each with its own distinctive characteristics and meanings. Through these activities, the children learn that Indonesia possesses a rich and beautiful cultural heritage that deserves to be celebrated and preserved. Learning about culture from an early age provides many benefits for children’s development. It helps them appreciate differences, develop a love for their nation’s culture, and foster a sense of pride in Indonesia’s cultural heritage. Furthermore, these activities contribute to the development of social, language, motor, and creative skills. Whether playing traditional musical instruments, dancing, or creating culture-themed artwork, the children learn teamwork, self-confidence, and the courage to perform in front of others. Throughout the learning process, teachers and students work together to prepare various performances for the culmination of the cultural theme, which will be showcased during a special arts performance. Each class practises enthusiastically to present its best performance. Some students rehearse musical dramas, others practise traditional dances, sing traditional songs, or take on roles in cultural stories. The rehearsal sessions themselves become enjoyable learning experiences, as the children learn while playing, exploring, and expressing themselves creatively. The cultural showcase is one of the most eagerly anticipated moments for both students and teachers. Through the arts performance, the children have the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned to their parents and friends. More than simply a performance, the event serves as a meaningful and enjoyable way of instilling a love for culture from an early age. The values of togetherness, creativity, and appreciation for Indonesian culture grow through every stage of the journey shared by the children and teachers. It is hoped that this year’s cultural theme will become a valuable and memorable experience for the students of TK Al Siddiq International. By learning about the cultures of West Java, Central Java, and East Java, the children come to understand that diversity is a precious treasure that must be protected and preserved. Through these early experiences, they begin to grow into a generation that loves its national culture and takes pride in being part of Indonesia.By Inka Amalia, S.Pd

On Friday, 15 May 2026, the students of TK Al Siddiq International took part in a Distance Learning (Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh/PJJ) programme through Zoom. The activity was still carried out despite the long-weekend period in order to ensure that the children’s learning process continued effectively. Through the PJJ programme, the children were able to continue learning from home without losing the enthusiasm of studying together with their teachers and classmates. The PJJ session began at 8:00 a.m. From early morning, the children had already prepared themselves at home, accompanied by their parents, to participate in the online learning activities. Although conducted virtually, the learning atmosphere remained enjoyable and interactive. The teachers warmly greeted the children to keep them motivated and enthusiastic throughout the session. The learning activities began with circle time, during which the children engaged in light conversations with the teacher and their classmates. During this session, the teacher asked about the children’s well-being, invited them to sing together, and created a cheerful learning environment. Afterwards, the programme continued with murojaah of the last three surahs from the students’ memorisation. The children appeared enthusiastic as they revised their memorisation together under the teacher’s guidance through Zoom. After the murojaah session, the children were given a short break for rest and snack time. The activities then continued with a lesson themed around culture. On this occasion, for example, the TK B1 class guided by their homeroom teacher reviewed a previous lesson by memorising the lyrics of kaulinan songs originating from West Java, namely Oray-Orayan and Cacaburange. The children were introduced to regional culture through traditional songs in a fun and memorable way. The purpose of this PJJ programme was to ensure that the learning process continued consistently even without face-to-face sessions at school. In addition to maintaining the children’s learning routines, the programme also helped students remain active, disciplined, and enthusiastic about learning. Through the cultural theme, the children were expected to become more familiar with and develop a love for regional culture from an early age. Although conducted online, the PJJ activities ran smoothly and cheerfully. The children actively participated in every session together with their teachers and classmates. Through this distance learning programme, it is hoped that the relationship between the school, teachers, students, and parents will continue to remain strong in supporting the learning and development of the children of TK Al Siddiq International.By Inka Amalia, S.Pd

On Tuesday, 12 May 2026, the Kindergarten B students of Al Siddiq International took part in a yearbook photo session. The activity was held in the TK B1–Ummu Kultsum Al Siddiq classroom in an atmosphere filled with excitement and joy. Since the morning, the children had arrived at school as usual at 8:00 a.m. wearing costumes that had been specially prepared according to each class theme. The school environment looked even more festive, as the colourful outfits and accessories worn by the children made the occasion feel truly special. Before the activity began, all the children followed their usual school routine by reciting prayers together and participating in murojaah. This was done to ensure that the children remained accustomed to beginning activities with prayer and revising the memorisation they had previously learned. Afterwards, the teachers guided the children in preparing for the photography session. The children appeared enthusiastic and eager to wait for their turn to take photographs with their classmates. The photo session began with group photographs for each class. TK B1 adopted a colourful picnic theme that created a cheerful and vibrant atmosphere. The children looked wonderfully coordinated in their colourful costumes, making the photographs even more attractive. Meanwhile, TK B2 chose a colourful camping theme, which was equally exciting with various adventure-themed props and equipment. After the group photographs were completed, the activity continued with individual profile photographs for each student. For the profile photos, TK B1 students continued wearing their colourful costumes, while TK B2 students dressed in professional outfits such as doctors, police officers, chefs, and other future career aspirations. In addition, the activity continued with a graduation gown photo session. This became one of the most memorable moments of the day, as it symbolised the children preparing to complete their kindergarten education and continue on to primary school. Wearing graduation gowns, the children looked even more confident and delighted. Teachers and parents alike hoped that these photographs would become beautiful memories that the children would cherish in the future. As the closing activity, a drone video recording session was held on the school field. The children gathered together, waving their hands and showing cheerful expressions towards the drone camera. This video session added even more excitement to the programme and became a special form of documentation for the future graduates of TK B Al Siddiq International. The yearbook itself was created as a keepsake for the students before parting ways with their beloved friends and teachers. Furthermore, the yearbook serves as a record of the children’s learning journey during their time in kindergarten and as a treasured memory they can look back on even as adults.By Inka Amalia, S.Pd

The Introduction to the Fifth Pillar of Islam activity was carried out by the kindergarten students of TK Al Siddiq on Thursday, 7 May 2026. This programme was one of the educational learning activities designed to introduce children to the pilgrimage of Hajj from an early age in a fun, interactive, and easy-to-understand manner. The entire activity took place on the Al Siddiq field and the first-floor area, which had been specially arranged to resemble the atmosphere of the Hajj pilgrimage as a means of introducing the fifth pillar of Islam.The activity was attended by all TK Al Siddiq students with great enthusiasm and excitement. Two days before the event, the teachers distributed ihram cloths to the students as preparation for the activity. Male students were asked to wear their ihram garments from home on the day of the programme so that the atmosphere would feel more authentic and provide a memorable learning experience for the children.Before the programme began, all students gathered in their classrooms for a briefing session with the teachers. During this session, the teachers explained the purpose of the activity, the educational benefits, and the sequence of activities that would take place from beginning to end. The explanations were delivered in simple and enjoyable language so that the children could easily understand them. The activity aimed to instil Islamic values, introduce the basic procedures of Hajj worship, and develop courage, discipline, and togetherness among the students.After the briefing, the students were guided to the activity area to take part in a series of activities introducing the fifth pillar of Islam. The programme began with a group photo session in front of a miniature Ka‘bah prepared by the committee and teachers. Afterwards, the children participated in various simple simulations representing the stages of the Hajj pilgrimage, with teachers assisting at each activity station. All activities were designed in an educational and enjoyable way so that the children could learn while playing.Through this programme, it is hoped that the students of TK Al Siddiq will gain a better understanding of one of the pillars of Islam through a fun and memorable experience. In addition to increasing religious knowledge, the activity also provided benefits in developing children’s character, such as discipline, patience, orderliness, independence, and the ability to follow instructions properly. The children also learned to help one another and maintain togetherness throughout the programme.As a closing activity, the teachers distributed souvenirs to all students as a form of appreciation for their enthusiasm and participation during the event. After the programme had concluded, the students prepared to return home from school, bringing with them a new and memorable learning experience. It is hoped that this activity will become one of the beneficial learning methods for instilling Islamic values in children from an early age. By Inka Amalia, S.Pd

The rain experiment activity was carried out by the Kindergarten B students of Al Siddiq International on Monday, 4 May 2026, in the science classroom. This activity was one of the simple science lessons designed to introduce children to the process of how rain occurs in an engaging, enjoyable, and easy-to-understand way. Through this experiment, the children were able to learn directly by observing the changes that took place during the activity. Before the activity began, the teacher first prepared the tools and materials to be used, namely two plastic cups, cotton wool, drawing pins, hot water, ice cubes, and blue-coloured water. The teacher then explained the function of each item to the students using simple language so that the children could better understand the purpose of the experiment. The children appeared enthusiastic and curious to follow every stage of the activity. During the experiment, the teacher asked the children to help make small holes in the plastic cups using drawing pins under close supervision to ensure safety. Afterwards, cotton wool was placed inside the bottom of the plastic cup to represent clouds. Ice cubes were then placed on top of the cotton wool, while another cup was filled with hot water to symbolise seawater evaporating due to the heat of the sun. The teacher then dripped blue-coloured water onto the ice cubes until water droplets slowly appeared, resembling rainfall. Through this experiment, the children learned that rain occurs through the processes of water evaporation, cooling, and the formation of water droplets that eventually fall to the earth. By directly observing this simple process, the students found it easier to understand the concept of rainfall compared to learning through theory alone. The activity also helped develop the children’s ability to observe, ask questions, and understand cause-and-effect relationships in natural processes. The aim of this rain experiment was to introduce simple scientific concepts to children from an early age, particularly the process of how rain is formed. In addition, the activity sought to increase curiosity, encourage simple thinking skills, and build children’s confidence in trying new things. The children were also encouraged to take a more active role during the learning process. The benefits of this activity were highly valuable for children’s development, both in terms of knowledge and skills. The children learned through direct experience, making the learning process more enjoyable and memorable. Furthermore, the experiment also helped develop fine motor skills, concentration, teamwork, and the ability to follow the teacher’s instructions. Through activities such as this, it is hoped that children will become increasingly interested in learning science and gaining a better understanding of the world around them.By Inka Amalia, S.Pd

On 26 April 2026, a kindergarten student named Fatimah Arsyinala achieved an impressive accomplishment at the National Freestyle Inline Skate Championship: Priangan Slalom Clash 2026, held in Bandung. Despite her young age, Nala demonstrated exceptional talent in inline skating and successfully brought home three medals. In the competition, Nala won the Gold Medal in Classic Slalom Beginner, Gold Medal in Skate Cross Beginner, and Silver Medal in Fish Slalom Beginner. These achievements became a great source of pride for her family, school, and the skating community where she trains. Nala’s enthusiasm and courage during the competition amazed many people who watched her performance in the arena. This success was certainly not achieved easily. As a member of the Patriot inline skating community, Nala had undergone extensive training before participating in the championship. With guidance from her coaches and full support from her parents, she trained regularly to improve her balance, agility, and skating techniques. Her disciplined practice allowed her skills to develop significantly over time. Inline skating itself offers many benefits for children. Besides promoting a healthier and more active lifestyle, it also helps develop body balance, concentration, coordination, and self-confidence. Through competitions, children also learn important values such as discipline, hard work, sportsmanship, and the courage to perform in front of an audience. Nala’s achievement serves as an inspiration for other children not to be afraid of trying new things and to continue developing their talents from an early age. Her determination proves that with consistent practice and support from those closest to them, children are capable of achieving remarkable accomplishments. This success also demonstrates that positive activities such as sports can help shape children into more disciplined and confident individuals. Through the Patriot community, Fatimah Arsyinala has not only learned inline skating techniques, but also gained valuable lessons in teamwork, friendship, and maintaining a positive spirit in sports. It is hoped that this achievement will become a promising beginning for Nala’s journey towards further growth and even greater accomplishments in the future.By Inka Amalia, S. Pd

An art lesson for TK B (Kindergarten B) at Al Siddiq International was conducted on Wednesday, 29th April 2026 in the classroom. The activity involved all TK B pupils in a calm yet enjoyable atmosphere. The teacher prepared an activity that not only encouraged creativity but also developed essential basic skills for children’s growth. This activity aimed to train children’s concentration in following instructions and to develop fine motor skills through paper-folding tasks. Using origami, the children were guided to create a simple 3D umbrella. The activity was designed to help them focus on each step while improving hand–eye coordination. The lesson began with the teacher inviting the children to recall their previous topic on weather. From the various types of weather they had learned, the discussion was then directed towards rainy weather. The children were encouraged to think together about what is needed when it rains, eventually identifying an umbrella as one of the essential items. After that, the children began making umbrellas using origami paper. They were given the freedom to choose colours according to their preferences, resulting in unique creations. Working in small groups, the children followed the teacher’s step-by-step instructions to fold the origami into 3D umbrella shapes. Once the umbrellas were completed, the children continued the activity by attaching their origami creations onto drawing paper that they had previously prepared with a rainy-day theme. This activity helped them connect their artwork with the concepts they had learned, while also providing space to express their imagination. Through this lesson, the children not only learned to create artwork but also developed patience, the ability to follow instructions, and teamwork skills. The supportive classroom environment boosted their confidence in creating, making the learning process both enjoyable and meaningful.By Inka Amalia, S. Pd

A mathematics lesson for TK B (Kindergarten B) at Al Siddiq International was conducted on Tuesday, 28th April 2026 in the classroom. The activity was attended by all TK B pupils in an active and enjoyable atmosphere. From the very beginning, the teacher had prepared learning aids to help the children understand the material in a more concrete and accessible way. The main objective of this lesson was to introduce the concepts of sequential counting and simple arithmetic addition. This material serves as an important foundation for children as preparation before entering primary school. With an age-appropriate approach, the children were expected not only to memorise numbers but also to understand their meaning. The activity began with a group game involving direct interaction. The teacher invited the children to stick pictures of raindrops onto an umbrella that had been prepared. Each child was asked to attach a number of raindrops according to the teacher’s instructions, allowing them to learn counting step by step while playing. Through this activity, the children appeared enthusiastic and found it easier to understand the concept of sequential counting. They also learned to cooperate with their group members, take turns, and follow instructions properly. The teacher provided guidance gradually so that each child could participate without feeling rushed. After the game, the activity continued with completing worksheets on single-digit addition. This exercise helped the children strengthen their understanding of simple addition. By combining play-based learning with written practice, the lesson became more balanced and effective in supporting the development of the children’s numeracy skills.By Inka Amalia, S. Pd

On Thursday, 23 April 2026, the children of TK B Al Siddiq took part in a learning activity that was different from their usual lessons. The activity involved a word-search game using a smart board in the classroom. This was because the computer laboratory was being used by students of SD Al Siddiq to carry out the Academic Competency Test (TKA). The learning atmosphere appeared much livelier, as the children were highly enthusiastic from the very beginning of the activity. This game was designed to help children learn to read in an enjoyable way. With the attractive visual display of the smart board, the children found it easier to recognise letters and form words. They did not simply sit quietly, but actively thought and worked together with their classmates. Before the game began, the teacher divided the children into four groups. Each group consisted of three to four children. This arrangement was intended to ensure that every child could participate and help one another. Afterwards, the teacher opened the Wordwall link displayed in split-screen mode, allowing two groups to play simultaneously. During the game, each pair of groups competed to complete the word-search task correctly within the allotted time. The children looked excited as they tried to find the answers as quickly as possible. They discussed ideas, pointed at the screen, and gave each other suggestions to discover the correct words. This activity not only developed reading skills, but also taught teamwork and self-confidence. The children learned to be brave enough to try, to accept results, and to support their teammates. With such an enjoyable atmosphere, the learning process became more meaningful and far from boring. Through this activity, it is hoped that the children will become even more interested in learning to read. Interactive learning methods such as this have proven effective in increasing children’s interest and participation in classroom activities. Teachers were also able to observe the children’s progress directly in a more relaxed yet effective manner. By Inka Amalia, S.Pd

The Swimming Enrichment activity is one of the outdoor learning programmes attended by the children of TK Al Siddiq International. This activity is designed to provide a learning experience that is both enjoyable and beneficial for the physical and mental development of children from an early age. The activity was held at Waterclub Permata Taman Cikunir on Tuesday, 21 April 2026. The comfortable and safe venue allowed the children to learn swimming more freely and confidently. The supportive atmosphere also helped the children feel happy throughout the activity. Swimming offers many benefits for young children. In addition to strengthening muscles and improving body coordination, swimming also helps to enhance balance and build courage when in the water. This activity can also develop independence, increase self-confidence, and serve as a healthy and enjoyable form of recreation. The children travelled together from school by car, already dressed in their full swimming attire. Upon arrival at the venue, they were welcomed by Miss Vita, who acted as the swimming coach. The presence of an experienced instructor helped ensure that the activity ran safely and in an organised manner. The session began with a warm-up to prevent injuries, after which the children prepared to enter the pool. They practised leg swings, followed by jumping into the pool. Afterwards, the children received coaching in turns to learn how to swim using the correct techniques. The activity was carried out with great enthusiasm and joy from all participants.By Inka Amalia, S.Pd