On this momentous occasion of Independence Day, Amore Prime School embraced the theme “Terus Melaju untuk Indonesia Maju” with unwavering enthusiasm and dedication. This theme resonated deeply with our students, teachers and staff as we joined hands to celebrate the spirit of unity, resilience, and growth that defines our beloved nation.
Every sweat on the ground, every cheer on the field, and every quest for knowledge represents our collective determination to push forward. With unity as our foundation, progress as our goal, and Indonesia’s bright future as our inspiration, we will continue to strive, innovate, and work together to make “Indonesia Maju” a reality.
Let us carry this spirit of progress beyond this day, infusing it into our daily lives and actions. May our efforts, no matter how small, contribute to the tapestry of Indonesia’s advancement.
Gerakan Pramuka Indonesia, also known as the Indonesian Scout Movement, is a non-formal educational organization that promotes scouting education in Indonesia. It was established in 1961 by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX. By 2011, the Indonesian Scout Movement had grown to become the world’s largest scout association, boasting around 17 million members.
The term “Pramuka” originates from “Praja Muda Karana,” which translates to a young soul with a penchant for work. This movement offers an educational process beyond formal schooling. It’s akin to family education, packaged as an engaging, enjoyable, healthy, organized, and hands-on outdoor activity.
Every year on August 14, Indonesia celebrates Indonesian Scout Day. In 2023, Amore Prime School actively participated in commemorating the 62nd Scout Day. The event featured the theme “Professional and Proportional Human Resources” and included the induction of grade 3 students into the ranks of cub scouts and brownie scouts.
The celebration assigned grade 6 students as flag-raising troops, while participants spanned from grade 3 to grade 6. Additionally, other officers hailed from grades 4 and 5.
Upon fulfilling the responsibilities set by the Board of Trustees, the spotlight shifted to the inauguration of cub scouts and brownie scouts. This event saw the participation of 74 students from grade 3. The ceremony involved embedding handkerchiefs, donning hats and pins, and navigating ropes adorned with flags symbolizing their involvement in Indonesian and global scouting organizations.
After the inauguration concluded, one of the standby members recited the Dwisatya (Cub’s Promise) and Dwidharma (Cub’s Commitment), followed by all the new cub and brownie members. This was their pledge and dedication upon joining the ranks of scouts.
With the ceremony and inauguration completed, all Scout members extended their congratulations to the new cub and brownie members. The well-wishes began with the coaches (teachers) and resonated among members from classes 4 to 6. The Scouts exhibited great enthusiasm throughout the event, engaging in spirited renditions of scout songs.
The ultimate aim of these activities is to foster character, morality, and noble virtues among Indonesia’s youth. It’s important to note that scouting in Indonesia has been tailored to align with the interests and development of the nation’s society.
July 17 2023 marked the beginning of a new semester for our students. For our new grade 1 students, who just become a primary students from kindergarten, we held a welcoming ceremony to help them ease into their new school life as a primary student.
With the theme ‘Sailing with Primary’ we hope that grade 1 students can sail and learn together at Amore Prime School until they graduate.
The welcoming ceremony began with a prayer at the school’s yard, followed by an opening session by the principal of Amore Prime School, Ms. Elita.
Then come the main event of this ceremony. Students one by one traced their hands on a piece of paper with paint. This is to symbolizes that they are ready to learn together at Amore Prime School.
As the ceremony come to an end, we hope all the best for our students for many years to come!
P2 Project, “Proud to be Indonesian”, was held to instill a sense of pride about their culture and heritage as Indonesians in the young minds of the students and also showing attitudes in accordance with the profile of Pancasila students. There are various activities held in this project.
The first activity was a presentation where students shared why they were proud to be Indonesian. The presentation helped students to understand what it meant to be proud of one’s roots and instilled a sense of national pride in them.
The second activity was a presentation about traditional food. The presentation was an excellent way to educate the students about the culinary culture of their country and appreciate the variety of flavors and spices that make Indonesian food so unique.
The singing and dancing of traditional songs were also a great way to showcase the country’s rich musical heritage. It was wonderful to see the children immerse themselves in the culture and express themselves so creatively.
The fashion show was another highlight of the event, where students dressed up in traditional attire and walked with confidence and grace. The audience was treated to a feast of colors and patterns that represented the different regions of Indonesia.
The storytelling activity about legendary stories from Indonesia was a great way to engage the children’s imagination and introduce them to the rich history and mythology of their country. The stories helped them understand the values and beliefs that are intrinsic to Indonesian culture.
Project and activities like this are important in order to preserve our cultural heritage and help students understand and appreciate the diversity of our country. It was heartwarming to see the enthusiasm and participation of the students.
Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, is a time for families to gather, enjoy delicious food, and celebrate the start of a new lunar cycle.
Amore Prime School also joining in the festivities with a variety of events, including a lion dance performance, lantern making competition, class performances, educational stands and more.
The lion dance is a traditional performance that is believed to bring good luck and prosperity. The colorful and energetic dance is performed by two people, with one person controlling the head of the lion and the other controlling the tail. The lion weaves through the crowd, collecting 红包 (hóngbāo) from students.
In addition to the lion dance, there’s also lantern making competition, which symbolizes hope and joy. There were also performances from each classes showcasing their talent on singing and dancing. In addition to that, students also prepared educational stands about Chinese culture and language.
This Chinese New Year celebration event offer a fun and educational opportunity for our students to learn about and experience Chinese culture.
Teachers play one of the most important roles in our lives. They teach us not just in formal education, but they also teach us about compassion and perseverance through their lessons. Sometimes they would be mad at us, but that is when they showed that they cared for us. We might say that teachers are like our second parents in school.
Teachers day is celebrated as a form of respect and appreciation for dear teachers in all over Indonesia. On that day, Amorians celebrated the National Teacher’s Day after the ceremony. We gave cakes, words, and gifts to show our love. However, the love that we gave is just a little compared to theirs. So how do you want to truly show your love to them? The best appreciations we can give is by taking their lessons seriously!
Check our videos below for the coverage of the day!
On October 12 and 21, English Primary Division held English Fest event. English Fest is one of English support programmes for primary students at Amore Prime School that provide opportunities for the students to take part in several English competitions.
This program is held to boost students’ self-esteem in using their English. Furthermore, it can motivate students to speak in public. This activity is also expected to foster the spirit of Amore Primary School Students, especially in the field of English studies.
There are three kinds of competition in this event. Those are spelling bee, word scramble, and guess the word. The competition are divided into two session, primary 1-3 and primary 4-6.
The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) of the Republic of Indonesia promotes COVID Vaccination Programs.
Last September 10, 2022, Amore Prime School, in collaboration with the Karang Tengah Health Center facilitated 2- doses vaccination for Amore Prime School elementary students.
1st and 2nd doses vaccination – September 10, 2022Students aged 6 years and above received second dose vaccination.
The purpose of the vaccination is to increase immunity, in addition to preventing new mutations from Covid-19 cases.
Students who received the second doses of the vaccine were very enthusiastic and calm.
“I used to be afraid of needles,” said one of the students.” “I feel calmer after receiving the second dose.”
Parents of students were also very supportive because their children now have successfully undergone the 2-dose vaccination program.
In line with the parents’ thoughts, the teaching staff of Amore Prime School also expressed their gratitude.
“On behalf of Amore Prime School, I would like to thank the medical team from the Karang Tengah Health Center for providing their service to students and to the school itself by conducting COVID 19 Vaccination for the students,”
Mrs. Elita Sari Girsang, S.P.,S.Pd.,Gr. – Primary Department Principal said.
She also expressed her gratefulness to the parents and the School Foundation for facilitating this program.
“We also hope that the collaboration between APS and the Karang Tengah Health Center will continue, not only in terms of providing vaccines, but also in terms of other health care programs for the APS family,” she hoped.
Indonesian celebrated the commemoration of the 2022 National Sports Day (Haornas) in various ways.
Various attractions were performed by Amore Prime School students, including; Fun Aerobics, Traditional Sports, & Special Performance by Archery Athletes.
Located in the front yard of APS School, the Principal of SD Amore Prime School, Mrs. Elita Sari Girsang, S.P.,S.Pd.,Gr. officially opened the Haornas activity by emphasizing the importance of exercising with a happy heart.
“Exercise with a cheerful spirirt,” she said in front of the students, Friday (9/9/2022).
Furthermore, this inspirational figure who is called by the students as Mrs. Elita on a daily basis also said that everything will look beautiful and fun, if everyone goes through the routine with a smile.
Because a happy heart will be manifested in behavior and can also be seen in daily tasks in the APS School environment.
Responding to this, the students also underwent the 2022 Haornas commemoration with great enthusiasm.
After the aerobics exercise, the archery team belonging to the Association of Indonesian Archers, Al Madinah Archery from Tangerang, Banten, also taught archery techniques for APS students.
Not to forget, a number of APS teaching staff also participated in archery while being guided by a team of professional archers.
