The National Exam is finished and now I
am entering the tenth grade of school. I am grateful to God that I can pass
with quite satisfying scores and once more received the Outstanding Student
Award. I passed the Bahasa Indonesia exam with score 98, the English with score
90, Mathematics 97.5, and Science 95.
This year is the year of the IGCSE
examination. Most the first semester of the year is spent to cover up the rest
of the subjects that has not yet been covered yet. The second semester is spent
to let the students practice using past papers. The Bahasa Indonesia IG
examination, which is done in the first semester, far earlier than the other
subjects, can thankfully be passed with score A*.
I also participated in a chemistry
olimpiad in the first semester. Though I did not win, maybe because of the very
short time to study, at least it gives me experiences and a jump-start on
chemistry in senior high school.
For one more year I participated the
student council. Aside from that it is fun and challenging, participating in
the student council allow me to practice leadership skill and interacting with
people. This I see to be very important in the future especially at work, where
communication and leadership is essential.
This is a part of one important thing
that I learnt this year; that is, the importance of being a life-long learner
and trying to be do what is best in every aspect of life, also that learning
does not only happen in school, but everywhere. So, between my busyness of
doing schoolwork, I force myself to take some time to read books or articles,
be more active in OSIS and build connection with people.
Some books that I am reading are “What
Einstein Told His Cook” by Robert L. Wolke; a science book which explains the
science behind techniques of cooking, “How to Win Friends and Influence People”
by Dale Carnegie; explains the correct manners to be implemented in
communicating with people, and a book on the history of Indonesia; “Sejarah
Indonesia Modern” by Adrian Vickers.
I am constantly improving my skills in
piano. In days ahead I am hoping to play piano in the church, just for a way to
give thanks to God. For this I need to learn more of popular music, especially
the theories which classic does not teach.
In time to come I would like to
participate in competitions the schools can offer. Aside from the achievement,
competitions allows student to concretely master the particular subject by
repeatedly reviewing the subject and practice through questions. This is what I
experienced personally, so I would be very glad to represent the school in
competitions when possible. I can guarantee that I will give my best.
