Scholarship Report

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.