English Fair, 14 November 2019

This year’s English fair has been integrated with Reading Diploma program and the result was hilarious. The main goal is to motivate students to love reading and at the same time, students are given a chance to express their own thoughts about the books that they have been reading, from   changing its ending to reviewing its author. It was a rough road but there were lots of lessons that have been learned. Lastly, to make this English fair memorable we required all students and teachers to wear their favourite fictitious character’s costume and published an original poetry book compilation. Everybody had a blast of fun and It was a day to remember. 

Remember : READING IS COOL!

 

HARI GURU "Teacher’s Day, 25 November 2019"

Our National Teachers Day was celebrated on the 25th of November. This day is dedicated to all the teachers and staff who play a vital role in shaping the lives of students. This event  also shows respect and gratitude for everything they do and did.  Indonesia's education minister, Mr. Nadiem Makarim, had sent a very inspiring speech for this special day. The speech begins with an apology and ends with inspirational words. Nadiem called on all educators to engage their students in discussions, rather than telling them to just listen; to give students a chance to try teaching in class; to initiate on social programmes that could be participated in by the students; to help pupils who lack confidence and unlock their talents; to offer help to other teachers who are in need.  

The Teacher’s Day Celebration was held in our school  by listening to the speech of Indonesia’s education minister being read by Mr. Reynalda Madjid during the Monday ceremony. It is the day to honor our teachers and show them how important they are in our lives. This also helps students understand the importance of education and the role played by teachers in the learning process. By the way, the celebration is not over yet, we will have a grand celebration on Wednesday, 11 December 2019

Celebrating the Teacher's day at school was one of the finest memories we had  from our school days. We begin by preparing a surprise to our teachers. We put all fancy decorations along with letters and notes are events that left a mark in our memory. Thus, the students had also given a thank you speech for their teachers and staff. That was such a wonderful scenario!

To all teachers, you are heroes! 

Happy Teachers Day.   

Academic Writing Workshop, 16 November 2019

Two days after the English fair which focuses on reading literacy, an academic writing seminar has been given to all Secondary students. We invited Ms Melanie J. Maclang to be our speaker and motivator for the said event.

The seminar aims to motivate and enrich students capacity to write academically. Moreover, it had given tips and suggestions on how to develop one’s writing skills and had promoted the urge to love reading. We hope that the seminar will guide students to hone their academic writing and pushes them to love reading.

Here are some feedbacks from the students:
“it was fun making different story introductions” - Amanda G7B
“it was fun and informative” - Fahri G8B
“very useful in answering exams” - Kyra G8B
“helpful in writing clearly” - Kanaya G8B
“It was a good training for writing stories” - Syaima & Azra G8A
“it motivated me to read and write properly” - Zidan G12

 

Parenting Seminar, 16 November 2019

On  the 16th of November, parents and teachers joined the parenting seminar at Musholla Al Madjid, Mutiara Harapan Islamic School with Ms. Rahmi Dahna as the main speaker. On that special day, she talked about how to be good parents. She said that don't ever try to get married if you are not ready to educate your children. 

Every kid needs  full attention from their parents. No matter how busy you are as a parent, you have to spend quality time with your children where you can ask their condition and feelings. Thus, you must have some "quality time" with you, so they will feel safe and secure.

Some parents asked about how to prevent their kids from gadget addiction? How to be a friend to them? She answered, stating as good parents, we have to encourage our kids to give time for other useful activities rather than playing their gadgets  all day. These activities are as follows; reading Qur'an, joining organizations, going on recreation activities, traveling around the country, trying some new culinary disch, doing some outdoor activities and exploring new dance styles. Furthermore, those activities are beneficial to kids and also it will increase their physical abilities. The answer to the second question was,  if your kid is a teenager, you need to  treat them as a friend. Listen to them first before you speak. Then, schedule quality time once a week and enjoy your moment with them as their best friend. 

As we know, teachers are considered second parents at the school. Thus, in our institution which has  the islamic teachings, InshaAllah, teachers can be good role models for the students. Lastly, to all parents and teachers, let's strive  to educate our children to be responsible citizens of our country. 

-Experience is the best teacher, once you failed don't ever give up because you still have another chance-

SEMINAR ANTI NARKOBA "Anti-Drugs Awareness Seminar, 15 November 2019"

Say NO to Drugs!

As part of English Fair, we also held an Anti-Drugs Awareness Seminar in our Mini Theater. This seminar aims to widen students' knowledge on the use of illegal drugs and provide students with an understanding of the dangers of these drugs. Thus, literacy does not only require students to read and write but also gives a richer understanding about what is going on in their environment.

This seminar was given by Mr. Syahril Dahlan and the #cukupgue community. Besides giving a discussion about different types of illegal drugs, the characteristics of drug users, and the impact these drugs. Mr. Syahril invited children to role-play with the #cukupgue community. These role playing aims to let children know what are the conditions, characteristics and the effects of different illegal drugs if taken.

Anti-Drugs Awareness Seminar was warmly welcomed by the students. Students were also entertained by the way Mr. Syahril delivered his session. In addition, the #cukupgue community also performed a number of songs which the students found entertaining.

Hopefully, this event can be held every year in order to educate and improve students' literacy regarding personal and environmental health because of the dangers of illegal drugs which are lurking at all times.

“KONSER MUTIARA PEDULI” PLEASE COME AND PREPARE YOUR BEST DONATION!

ICASS "International Competition and Assessment for Schools, 14 & 23 September 2019"

Last 14th and 23rd of september 2019, our secondary students joined ICAS of Math, English and Science. ICAS which stands for International Competition and Assessment for Schools is held annually. 

Here is the participants list:

Science

1. Zaskia Adhinia Kyra Ersa
2. Prameswari Keiza Lithani Wibowo 
3. Kalisya Diandra Noktula
4. Aurelia Nasywa Rheinata
5. Hagy Vimulia

English

1. Alya Nabila Ghaniyy
2. Ranaa Namirah
3. Farrel Bramantio
4. Eva Michelle Amelie Surjadi

Math

1. Audyva Zahwa Hutama
2. Zaskia Adhinia Kyra Ersa
3. Alivia Rizqia Nadira
4. Prameswari Keiza Lithani Wibowo
5. Ananda nayla fadiyah supin
6. Kalisya Diandra Noktula
7. Fahrian Aziz
8. Sultan Fareyzal Azuangga
9. Farren Angelica Dinzani

“Do your best and God will do the rest”

SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE "Open Day, 21 September 2019"

Eureka! The Open Day activities ended up smoothly and victoriously. 

After a strenuous and toilsome preparation, this huge school event had passed successfully with a promising number of incoming enrollees for the next school year.

Uniquely, this time our department offered a real life experience for the parents by attending class demonstrations in English and Science subjects. It was an amazing and special experience on both sides (parents and teachers). 

Those class demonstrations were designed to give parents an overview and knowledge on how the school run an everyday class to 

The program was overwhelmed by the immense support from the parents and students. Internal parents and students played a gigantic role in making this event successful.

The enrollment doesn’t stop here, it is still open for enrollees who wanted to study in our school.

We pray and hope that we will get sufficient enrollees for the 2020-2021 academic year.

KONSEP KOMPETISI EXTERNAL DAN EKSEKUSI MHX 3.0 (External Competition MHX 3.0, 11-12 September 2019)

After preparing all the  things from May to June 2019, we successfully finished our MHX 3.0 this year. Amazingly, 17 Schools from Tangerang Selatan, Tangerang and Jakarta has joined the competition this year.  On 11 September (Wednesday), MHX 3.0 was opened by the Supervisor of SMP Gugus 2, Mr Lukbi.  He really appreciate this event, he hoped that by joining this event, it would improve students’ enthusiasm and increase students’ confidence in English and also in tahfidz. 

Whilst August has been filled with busy preparation for High school students, game exhibitions and friendly match, of the MHX competition. It proved to be another exciting month fixing matches between SMP Budi Mulia, SMPI Amalina, and teachers against students of MHX boys and girls basketball team. Moreover, the team of tahfidz (Hagy G9 and Kia G8A) and Speech (Farrel and Michelle G9) had its own public test. Again, it was hosted on the MHIS main campus. The results were quite astonishing, before the MHX begin. It gave students feeling of confidence before the real game started!

Before the real game, MHX 3.0 held technical meeting in front observation room of MHIS. It was attended by almost all participants. During the technical meeting the MHX 3.0 committee explained all details, rules and regulations, Q&A answer session, and the drawal also sozialisation of fixture schedule before the real game started. Alhamdulillah everything ran well. 

After preparing all the  things from May to June 2019, we successfully finished our MHX 3.0 this year. Amazingly, 17 Schools from Tangerang Selatan, Tangerang and Jakarta has joined the competition this year.  On 11 September (Wednesday), MHX 3.0 was opened by the Supervisor of SMP Gugus 2, Mr Lukbi.  He really appreciate this event, he hoped that by joining this event, it would improve students’ enthusiasm and increase students’ confidence in English and also in tahfidz. 

Whilst August has been filled with busy preparation for High school students, game exhibitions and friendly match, of the MHX competition. It proved to be another exciting month fixing matches between SMP Budi Mulia, SMPI Amalina, and teachers against students of MHX boys and girls basketball team. Moreover, the team of tahfidz (Hagy G9 and Kia G8A) and Speech (Farrel and Michelle G9) had its own public test. Again, it was hosted on the MHIS main campus. The results were quite astonishing, before the MHX begin. It gave students feeling of confidence before the real game started!

Before the real game, MHX 3.0 held technical meeting in front observation room of MHIS. It was attended by almost all participants. During the technical meeting the MHX 3.0 committee explained all details, rules and regulations, Q&A answer session, and the drawal also sozialisation of fixture schedule before the real game started. Alhamdulillah everything ran well. 

Opening Ceremony

The MHX 3.0 2019 competition had begun on September 11 right at 7.00 AM at Big Field MHIS. Previously participant doing re-registration at the front welcomed by shifa and meisya G12 with ms Aul Guided them. After that students secured participants’ belongings from dangerous tools and equipment that can harm other people or from any misconduct behavior such as vandalism action around the school with fardan (G8), Keca (G8), Uma (G8), Jasmine, and Sultan (G9) as the officer in charge in the front post. Moreover participants were liaised by some chosen students to the big field venue and started to line up at 7.30 AM and they have opening ceremonies to follow and Kia G8 performed very well as the Quran Reciter from secondary division . We are very lucky to have special guest, supervisor from DIKNAS, Mr. Muhammad Lukbi, M.Pd., finishing with the free throw shot around the ring which officially opened this once in two year event. Alya from G8 and Atthala from G11 act as our main host and co-hosts for that lovely morning. It was closed with perceiving doa by Gyan from G.7A

Alya as the co host also being in the squad of the epic performance Ratoh Jaroe traditional Dance. Yes, this MHX 3.0 opening ceremony started with the welcoming traditional dance of “Ratoh Jaroe” from students in grade 7 and 8. They opened the ceremony by reflecting enthusiasm, spirit, and excitement of the game. All participants and guests applauded from the epic performance they exhibited.  

The Game

The Tahfidz was taken place in Mushola Second Floor on the first day September 11th from 8AM to 11PM. The judges were Ustadz Durrachman and Ustadz Samsudin S.Ag. In this mushola building, 11 participants gather and taking up their chest number. They took turn lead by the host, Dyan and Co Host by Egan with Mr Khairullah’s guidance. Alhamdulillah everything ran well for tahfidz. 

In different venue, Basketball was also held with Zidan as host triumphed with the energizer songs played along the game. With a total of 17 games of 11 boys team and 7 girls team matched in two different days, these games brought cheers, joy, disappointment, resilience, sweat and tears on the games. Alhamdulillah everything run well for basketball. 

The speech contest also ran as Kalisya become the good host and the judges are professionally appointed from ILP.  It was held on the second day Sept 12th 2019 from 8 to 11 AM. alhamdulillah this event also run well.  From 12 participants, MHX choose 3 winners, and Farrel G9 came at the first place.

Thank you Notes

Behind the success of MHX 3.0 this year, there is a great teamwork between teachers, students, and parents.  All of the students have their own part. Some of the students in charge of checking ID card and the stuff, be the ushers to guide the students’ from other schools, and be the SAMAN dancer for the opening the MHX 3.0.  Thank you, students !

We would like to say a big thank you for all of the sponsor that has supported this event; Iitihada, Kaeng’s Kitchen, ILP and also parents who have support for this event. We also apologize for all of the mistakes might we made.  See you on MHX 4.0

Here are some comments from students related to the MHX events:

“in MHX 3.0, we got so many new friends, new experiences, even though it took so many subject sessions until we skip Bahasa Quiz and our voices were gone but we are happy supporting MHIS team, especially Basketball ”- 7B Students

It’s pretty amazing, We got so many new friends!! However, my team basketball girl is not lucky enough to win the trophy. better luck next time!”- Anaya 7A

“I saw so many participants in tahfidz competition did a very good job in the memorization of surah. it motivates me to do better on my own memorization surah. I will do my best” -Dyandra 7A, MC of Tahfidz

“I got to meet my old friends from other school, I got new friends because so many schools attending, 17 school exactly. The competition is very intense to watch!! It motivates me to reach first place in a competition!” Alya 8B, MC MHX 3.0 2019

“I think that this year’s MHX 3.0 was a success. Honestly, we did have a few obstacles and difficulties during the preparation. Everything is a learning process though. The preparation was super amusing and full of fun and new experiences. The day before MHX was very hectic, we were scrubbing the field when suddenly the tree got chopped so all our hard work was taken for granted such a fun and new experience for me. We learned how to organize an event, we learned how to be good hosts and most importantly we got to develop our own skills in the preparation for the competitions. Congratulations to the speech and tahfidz winners! During the day, we met lots of new friends. I heard that the participants also liked the event because they felt that we were very welcoming. There are still some grey areas and some room for improvement but I hope MHSU’s next batch can make a more amazing, bigger and a better MHX.” - Michelle G9, MHSU members,  Speech Delegates, and Basketball representative.

MHX 3.0 winners:

Speech Contest: 

1. Farrel Bramantio Naulitua Pane from SMP Mutiara Harapan Islamic School
2. Frizka Mariza Agiztamara Chandra from SMP Homeschooling Kak Seto 
3. Griselda Faustine from SMP Pembangunan Jaya 

Tahfidz: 

1. Alivia Rizqia Nadira from SMP Mutiara Harapan Islamic School
2. Rizqia Firsananta from SMPIT Al-Quraniyah
3. Ratu Balqis from SMPIT Al-Quraniyah 

Basketball Boys:

1. SMP Budi Luhur
2. SMP Sekolah Tunas Indonesia
3. SMP Islam Amalina

Basketball Girls:

1. SMPN 3 Tangerang
2. SMP Sekolah Tunas Indonesia
3. SMP Islam Al Bayan