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T: 6221 5890 2962 |E: [email protected] | www.nationalhighjakartaschool.com 17 – 23 May 2017 WHOLE SCHOOL If you would like to have copy of NH weekly bulletin please click: http://nh.piagetacademy.org/wpl.html Dear Parents/Guardians, Suicide Games and Online Media: What Should Parents Do? (https://www.schoolbag.sg/story/suicide-games-and-online-media-what- should-parents- do?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=2017- may) Suicide Games and Online Media: What Should Parents Do? Share90 You may have heard of the Blue Whale game and Thirteen Reasons Why (13RW) , or them trending on your social media feed. Such content has been circulating and may negatively influence our children to view suicide as a viable way to deal with their problems, or even romanticise or glamourise the act of suicide. Thirteen Reasons Why (13RW) is a fictional story released on Netflix surrounding the traumatic events recounted by a high school student who chose to end her life by suicide. The sinister but unverified Blue Whale game allegedly incites teenage players to carry out tasks involving self-harm in a 50-day period and culminates in a final task to commit suicide in order to win the game. While it is difficult to verify if suicide deaths are caused by online games, such games with dark themes related to self-harm or suicide are still of concern. Viral content about self-harm or suicide is worrying and raises important questions about media influence and the power of social media. As parents, we play a very critical protective role that can minimise the negative effects of such exposure. 1. Teach our children media literacy to discern between fake and real events 2. Help our children discern and avoid online gaming or social communities that could present risks of suicide contagion 3. Take stock of the media influences that our children are exposed to 4. Engage in conversation with our children to find out what they have been watching or playing online 5. Encourage our children to post sensitively on social media so that they do not contribute to rumours or reports that sensationalise suicide As we talk to our children, we need not be hyper-vigilant or transfer our anxiety to them, but instead communicate our concern for their well-being and a commitment to support them through any struggles they may be facing. Together, we can help them build their resilience to overcome challenges without resorting to suicide or maladaptive behaviour. Here are some pointers on how to talk about issues related to anxiety, distress and suicide. 1. First, know the warning signs When our children are going through distress, they send out warning signs through their behaviour. But are we catching the signals for help being sent out? Look out for these signs and read more about distress signs and behaviour . 1. Displaying out-of character behaviour 2. Injuries that are unexplained 3. Sudden changes in appearance, interests or habits 4. Temperamental changes 5. Rebellious/ aggressive behaviour 6. Extended absence/ deliberate social withdrawal 7. Struggling to pay attention/ increased lethargy 8. Sending/ posting moody or morbid messages (including expressions of death) 2. Talk about your child’s thoughts and feelings Start with some questions to show concern for your child’s well- being, such as, “I noticed that you…. Is there anything you would like to share?” or “Is there something troubling you?”
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17 – 23 May 2017 WHOLE SCHOOL
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Suicide Games and Online Media: What Should Parents Do?
Share90 You may have heard of the Blue Whale game and Thirteen Reasons Why (13RW), or them trending on your social media feed. Such content has been circulating and may negatively influence our children to view suicide as a viable way to deal with their problems, or even romanticise or glamourise the act of suicide. Thirteen Reasons Why (13RW) is a fictional story released on Netflix surrounding the traumatic events recounted by a high school student who chose to end her life by suicide. The sinister but unverified Blue Whale game allegedly incites teenage players to carry out tasks involving self-harm in a 50-day period and culminates in a final task to commit suicide in order to win the game. While it is difficult to verify if suicide deaths are caused by online games, such games with dark themes related to self-harm or suicide are still of concern.
Viral content about self-harm or suicide is worrying and raises important questions about media influence and the power of social media. As parents, we play a very critical protective role that can minimise the negative effects of such exposure.
1. Teach our children media literacy to discern between fake and real events
2. Help our children discern and avoid online gaming or social communities that could present risks of suicide contagion
3. Take stock of the media influences that our children are exposed to
4. Engage in conversation with our children to find out what they have been watching or playing online
5. Encourage our children to post sensitively on social media so that they do not contribute to rumours or reports that sensationalise suicide
As we talk to our children, we need not be hyper-vigilant or transfer our anxiety to them, but instead communicate our concern for their well-being and a commitment to support them through any struggles they may be facing. Together, we can help them build their resilience to overcome challenges without resorting to suicide or maladaptive behaviour. Here are some pointers on how to talk about issues related to anxiety, distress and suicide. 1. First, know the warning signs When our children are going through distress, they send out warning signs through their behaviour. But are we catching the signals for help being sent out? Look out for these signs and read more about distress signs and behaviour.
1. Displaying out-of character behaviour 2. Injuries that are unexplained 3. Sudden changes in appearance, interests or habits 4. Temperamental changes 5. Rebellious/ aggressive behaviour 6. Extended absence/ deliberate social withdrawal 7. Struggling to pay attention/ increased lethargy 8. Sending/ posting moody or morbid messages (including
expressions of death) 2. Talk about your child’s thoughts and feelings Start with some questions to show concern for your child’s well-being, such as, “I noticed that you…. Is there anything you would like to share?” or “Is there something troubling you?”
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Take your child’s comments seriously. Refrain from minimising what they are feeling or telling them that they should not feel negative about something. That could pose a barrier for them to open up further. Instead, be open and empathetic by showing that you are trying to understand what they are thinking and feeling. Don’t judge them or their thoughts. Listen, and be caring and kind. 3. Discuss what your child has seen or heard If your child shares that he/she has watched a movie or played a game that has themes of self-harm or suicide, discuss his/her thoughts and feelings. Share that while people may identify with the characters in a movie or story, there are many healthy ways to cope with the issues faced and acting on suicidal thoughts is not one of them. Most people who have distressful experiences will reach out to someone, talk to others, and seek help. They can also find other positive ways of coping such as exercising, finding ways to de-stress and doing breathing exercises. 4. Don’t be afraid to ask your child a direct question about suicide Contrary to what we may think, asking them such questions does not put the idea in their head but invites them to share what they are feeling without stigma or shame. Direct questions could include, “Are you having thoughts about killing yourself?” or “Do you wish you could end your life?” If you suspect your child is in danger, get help immediately from SOS 1800 221 4444 or speak to your child’s School Counsellor. Ensure your child’s physical safety and explain that you cannot keep the secret but need to break confidentiality to get the help that they need. Remind them that the thoughts of suicide are just thoughts and that they need not act on them. The impulse to do so may pass after a while. 5. Use the S.P.A.C.E tips The S.P.A.C.E tips can guide your conversation and foster resilience in the longer term.
6. Encourage a healthy lifestyle and a wide range of coping strategies Encourage your child to develop a sleeping routine to help them get a good night’s sleep. For example, waking up and getting to bed at the same time, avoiding caffeine during lunchtime and shutting down electronics before bedtime. Physical activities can help relieve stress and provide a good distraction from worries. Find a physical activity to carry out together with your child if your child is struggling to get active, or play sports with friends. Eating well can also help with sleep and general health and wellbeing. A well-balanced diet helps the body and brain to function well. Other coping strategies include talking with people they trust, keeping a journal, drawing and expressing themselves through art, practising relaxation and deep breathing. It is helpful to build up a toolbox of a variety of coping strategies. 7. Encourage your child to be a positive influence You can also encourage your child to be a voice of hope and positive influence for his/her peers. Your child can play his/her part to look out for warning signs if a peer is distressed or at risk of suicide. Encourage your child to refer the friend immediately to a trusted adult for help.
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>> AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHEMISTRY QUIZ 2017 We would like to inform you that the school will be joining the Australian National Chemistry Quiz (ANCQ) this coming August 01, 2017. The competition is open to all Secondary 3 to Junior College 2 students who are interested in the field of Chemistry. We will be sending a parent letter regarding the confirmation of students' registration via email next week. For more information regarding the ANCQ, please visit their website at http://www.ancq.com/. >> 2017 INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS (ICAS) We are glad to inform you that we are participating in the 2017 International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS), an external assessment conducted by Educational Assessment Australia (EAA) of the University of New South Wales (UNSW). We strongly encourage your child/children/ward(s) to participate in these examinations/competitions as the ICAS results do not only give opportunities for our Primary 3 – 6 and Secondary 1 – 4, JC1 – 2 students to gain a measure of their own achievement in an external testing situation but also provide teachers, parents, guardians and students with comprehensive analysis of their strengths and weaknesses in the areas of Writing, English, Mathematics and Science as well as benchmark their achievements in the 4 subjects with respect to the other schools all over the world. The entry fee per student and the deadline of payment are as follow: - Science – IDR 160 000 - English – IDR 160 000 - Mathematics – IDR 160 000 - Writing – IDR 240 000 The participation of your child/ward will only be confirmed when full payment test fees is made to NHJS finance department by Wednesday, 24 May 2017. Should you have further inquiries regarding ICAS, please do not hesitate to contact us at (021) 589 02962 or e-mail Mr Andi Winata at [email protected] or [email protected]. >> LOST & FOUND Please be informed that we are going to display LOST & FOUND stuff (lunch box, water bottle etc.) in the student lounge, within last week of this month. Please get your stuff back if you find it. Kindly ensure that you take your stuff. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity at the end of the academic year. Thank you.
>> Student Lead Conference (SLC) Primary 1 and 2 will hold their SLC on Friday, 26 May 2017. The event will be from 7.20 am until 3.30 pm. Please come, ready to listen and experience your child’s growth. We have arranged a time slot for every student. The students together with their parents must be in school 10 minutes before the scheduled time. Kindly refer to the SLC invitation given to your child to view your allotted schedule. Parent letter was sent on 29th April earlier. >> REALMADRID FOUNDATION JAKARTA CLINIC
Please be informed that RMCF Jakarta Clinic will be held from 7 to 17 June 2017. It is organized by NHJS Student Council. Normal price: Rp 5.000.000. The early bird discount deadline is Wednesday, May 17 2017. We look forward to seeing you sign your child/ward for this soccer clinic.
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>> WSC – REGIONAL ROUND The members of the Debate Club has once again come home bearing awards for the school from the Regional Round of the World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) held at the Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) last May 6-7. The tournament was attended by about 600 students from more than twenty schools from around Jakarta and Indonesia. The best senior team of Benedict Sutedja, Caitlyn Prabowo, Annisa Victoria from Secondary 3 won the 4th best team overall while the best junior team of Gillian Mae Soekawan and Nadya Annabelle Lumy from Secondary 1 and Kathleen Humato won the 3rd best place for the Scholar’s bowl. Our hats off to Secondary 3 students: Benedict Sutedja, Caitlyn Prabowo, Annisa Victoria, Joycelyn Bahari, Nicole Fay Wijaya, Angelique Alicia Jayadinata, Gabrielle Susanto, Andhika Tirtawisata, Kenneth Liyanto, Sharrey Suhendra, Shanney Suhendra and Jason Hardjadinata; Secondary 2 students: Kathleen Humato, Neo Neil Narmada, Aileen Bachtiar and Celine Rusli; and Secondary 1 students: Bennett Liyanto, Erin Michelle, Putri Aimee Srijaya, Amanda Foekri, Annabelle Aurelia Jayadinata, Felicia Karen Mulyadi, Gillian Mei Soekawan and Nadya Annabelle Lumy.
>> International Singapore Maths Competition (ISMC) 2017 Results Please be informed that results of ISMC are out and you may check at : www.ismc.sg/results We congratulate our students who have achieved the medals. NOBEL SUHENDRA P4 GOLD JOCELYN HANNAH TAY P4 GOLD ETHELYN HUANG P6 GOLD NATHANIEL AUREY P6 SILVER VINCENT TRISTAN TJOA P3 BRONZE KAY SATRIA HARTONO P3 BRONZE LICOBERTO HANEWA HALIM P4 BRONZE JAYTHANEAL SKYLAR SUTRISNO P4 BRONZE FREDERICH EILLEEN GREATHEO P4 BRONZE STUART DAVIS TIONIWAR P4 BRONZE CALLISTA CAYLEEN GANDHA P4 BRONZE DAVID TAHIR SETIAWAN P4 BRONZE IGNACIO RAYDEN YAP P4 BRONZE NERINE LINGNI SURYADI P5 BRONZE SHAFFEY SUHENDRA P5 BRONZE JESSLYN PERDANA P5 BRONZE We are proud of you! >>ADMISSION 2017–2018 Dear parents, thank you for your trust in NationalHigh Jakarta School. We are pleased to be your partner for your child’s education. Should you plan to move to other school, please follow the STUDENT EXIT PROCEDURE unless you will not get required documents needed for school transfer. We attach the EXIT FORM and find below information:
- Complete the form - Submit the form via email (To: the class mentor CC:
respective Dean and [email protected]) or give the form to the class mentor. He/she will forward to the Dean.
- Submission deadline is 19 May 2017. - Completing process will be end of June.
Please follow this procedure unless you do not need the documents for school transfer and you may not claim to NHJS for late submission or information. Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
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>> NHJS Participation for WSC Global Round in Hanoi, Vietnam This serves to inform you of the details of the NHJS Debate Club participation in the Global Rounds of the World Scholar’s Cup to be held in June 26-30 (Juniors) and June 27 - July 1 (Seniors) in Hanoi, Vietnam. We will be fielding 6 teams with a total of 18 students. The final team-ups are as follows:
Mr. Dave and Ms. Mara are the teachers going on the trip. Payment: IDR 9.050.000 per student. Please refer to the letter released on 17 May 2017 for details. Thank you. >> P4 Community Service Please be informed the annual community service learning program with Bina Bhakti. Day / Date : Wednesday / 31 May 2017 Venue : Panti Werdha Bina Bhakti, Kampung Curug Rt 02 Rw 01 No 34 Babakan, Kecamatan Setu, Serpong Tangerang Selatan Time : 7.00am – 2.00pm (see detail of the programme in the letter sent out on May 17). This visit will be a great learning opportunity for P4 students to:
- sensitize the young towards the aged and their needs, - show care and compassion towards the old folks, - raise the importance of caring for senior citizens in the
society. Thank you.
>> STARTER PACK FOR STUDENTS AY 2017-2018 Please be informed that school will schedule the starter pack collection dates on 10 – 13 July 2017. You may purchase school attire, stationary and collect text books, writing books, ID card, car sticker-pick up label on these dates. Kindly remind you that you must settle school fees payment before you purchase and collect these items. Please ensure that you have paid school fees otherwise your child’s name will not appear in the class list and you can’t get the starter pack. School will release Class List for the AY 2017-2018 on the first day of school. Thank you for your kind cooperation. >> Emergency School Phone Number Please note our Emergency School Phone Numbers:
0812 9704 5599 0812 9704 5588 These numbers will be used for school purposes. >> Coca Cola League 2017 – CONGRATULATIONS!
Here is the winner of 2nd place in Coca Cola League 2017 - U10B. The name of the players are: Aldrich, Carlson, Maximilian, Axel, Jaythaneal, Jaden, Cayden, Tristan, Trevor, Edbert, Andrew, Aaron, Marc, Darren.
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>> HSK Results We congratulate our students who passed the HSK exam. We are proud of you!
HSK 3
HSK 4
1 FAUSTINA CANIKA ZHU P4T 13 SAMANTHA GABRIELLA TJEN S2P
2 KANDICE FELISHA KURNIAWAN P5G 14 BRADY SURYA SIE S2I
3 MEGAN VICTORIA WINARTA JC1 15 KAYREEN AMANDA WIJAYA S2P
4 LAURA YANG P4A 16 NICHOLAS NATHAN NARMADA JC2
5 JOCELYN HANNAH TAY P4A 17 CELINA LIMANTO JC1
6 CHELSEA SIANANDAR P4G 18 JOCELEEN HARDJADINATA JC1
7 NATHANIEL DARREN LIM P5G 19 JAYDEN HERMANTO JC1
8 ARRON JONATHAN WIDJAJA P5T 20 LULU AMANDA JC1
9 LICOBERTO HANEWA HALIM P4T 21 CHRISTY NASYA ISMAN JC1
10 NOBEL SUHENDRA P4G 22 MARCOLIUS ANGJAYA JC1
11 ARNOLD JEFF SURJAPUTRA P5E 23 WESLEY LAURENCE S3G
12 WILSON JONATHAN MULYADI P4A 24
HUBERTUS GILBERT WARSAHARTANA JC1
13 CLAIRE JEARE SURJAPUTRA P4G 25 SAMANTHA JOANNE SUSANTO JC1
HSK 4
HSK 5
1 GENESSA ANGGASTA JC1 1 VICTORIA BUDIONO S3G
2 CLARISSA GUNAWAN JC1 HSK 8
3 KAREN WINOTO JC1 1 BRADY SURYA SIE S2I
4 JOYCELYN LUCINDA BAHARI S3G 2 KAYREEN AMANDA WIJAYA S2P
5 SAMANTHA HARTONO S4E
6 AUDREY YU P5E
7 JACKLYN BUDIMAN JC1
8 CAITLYN NATHENE LIMANTO S4E
9 AILEEN BACHTIAR S2P
10 NICOLE WIJAYA S3G
11 NEO NEIL NARMADA S2P
12 AMANDA RAFAELA TJEN S2P
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>> SASMO 2017 Results We congratulate our students who achieved SASMO Awards 2017. We are proud of you!
P2 P4
ANNA SUHERMAN GOLD AWARD NOBEL SUHENDRA GOLD AWARD ADELINE ELIZABETH TAY GOLD AWARD JOCELYN HANNAH TAY GOLD AWARD
KAELYN SARA ALBERTA HALIM GOLD AWARD IGNACIO RAYDEN YAP SILVER AWARD KIERA AURELIA YASA GOLD AWARD LICOBERTO HANEWA HALIM SILVER AWARD
JENAVIEVE EILLEEN GREATHEO SILVER AWARD FREDERICH EILLEEN GREATHEO BRONZE AWARD JOSHUA EPHRAIM LIU SILVER AWARD STUART DAVIS TIONIWAR BRONZE AWARD
ADRIEL ZACHARIE WINATA BRONZE AWARD DAVID TAHIR SETIAWAN BRONZE AWARD
P3 JOANA HERMAWAN BRONZE AWARD VINCENT TRISTAN TJOA SILVER AWARD BENJAMIN ASHER HALIM BRONZE AWARD
MARC ISAAC AMAN SILVER AWARD WILSON JONATHAN MUYADI BRONZE AWARD GRACELYN ALICIA BACHTIAR SILVER AWARD P5
STELLA MOIRA ATMADJA SILVER AWARD KENDREW KOK SILVER AWARD DAVID NICHOLAS GUNAWAN SILVER AWARD NERINE LINGNI SURYADI SILVER AWARD
MARCO SUNDAH SILVER AWARD SHAFFEY SUHENDRA SILVER AWARD
KEZIA FELLCIA KURNIAWAN BRONZE AWARD JESSLYN PERDANA BRONZE AWARD
SHERINE LINGNA SURYADI BRONZE AWARD NATHANIEL DARREN LIM BRONZE AWARD
EDBERT TEDJASUKMANA BRONZE AWARD ADRIAN ZACHARY WIDJAJA BRONZE AWARD MAXWELL ANDREW CHEN BRONZE AWARD STEFAN FREDRICK ATMADJA BRONZE AWARD
NATHANAEL ZAOPUTRA BRONZE AWARD
P6
ETHELYN HUANG GOLD AWARD NATHANIEL AUREY SILVER AWARD
MICHELLE ANGELA CHEN BRONZE AWARD
JESSTIN ANDY BRONZE AWARD
Sec 1 BRIAN MUALIM GOLD AWARD
AMANDA FOEKRI BRONZE AWARD
CAROLENE ADELINE BRONZE AWARD
ALISHA CHELSEA BASUKI BRONZE AWARD
Sec 2 MICHAEL SUHERMAN BRONZE AWARD
Sec 3 NICOLE FAY WIJAYA BRONZE AWARD
