BREAKTHROUGH

MEET THE SQUAD

Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School's First Online Magazine

Steering Associate Editors Contributors Art Director
Committee Agustinus Dias S.,
S.Pd., M.S., Petra Acitya Student Bertha
Dra. Herwati, Melinda Rose Buck Council & Student Ministry, Karya-
M.Psi. & Albertus Ronny hastana
Rizal, S.Pd. Dimitri J. Bawole, S.Si – Teol. S,Ars.

Bertha Karyahastana, S.Ars.

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IIGNNNITEOAVCUALTTUIROE ONF

MAKING THE MOST TABLE OF
OUT OF SCHOOL CONTENTS

It is only by God's grace that our first online school magazine can be published Reflection - 4
this year on the last day of Acitya Quest Fest 2021.
Featured Story - 6
Breakthrough is chosen as the theme of this magazine as we, the big family of
Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School, have experienced a breakthrough in Acityans 360 - 10
our teaching and learning process in this school. We hope through this
magazine, our readers can be inspired to take a leap and ignite a culture of Brighten Up! - 14
innovation, even in this pandemic situation.

Soli Deo Gloria!

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TABLE OF HEALTH
CONTENTS PROTOCOL

Kaleidoscope wear face shield & bring
Series - 16 mandatory mask healthy kit

Hall of Fame - 20

Student's Project - 22

wash hands frequently temperature checked upon arrival

one way circulation maximum 6 person in a lift

desk spacing 1.5 metres Safety works
when people work

together

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REFLECTION

BREAKTHROUGH

from Dimitri Januar Bawole, S.Si.-Teol

MICAH 2: 12-13

“I WILL SURELY GATHER ALL OF YOU,
JACOB; I WILL SURELY BRING TOGETHER

THE REMNANT OF ISRAEL. I WILL BRING
THEM TOGETHER LIKE SHEEP IN A PEN, LIKE

A FLOCK IN ITS PASTURE; THE PLACE WILL
THRONG WITH PEOPLE. THE ONE WHO
BREAKS OPEN THE WAY WILL GO UP

BEFORE THEM; THEY WILL BREAK THROUGH
THE GATE AND GO OUT. THEIR KING WILL
PASS THROUGH BEFORE THEM, THE LORD
AT THEIR HEAD.”

As we know the spread of Covid-19 has been tremendous for people
across the globe. Its impacts have changed some aspects of our life, such
as remote studying from home and applying 3M Health Protocols for
instance: wearing a mask, maintaining safe distances, and washing our
hands. It has also had a major effect on economic growth in every
country. However, amidst this pandemic, many inventions have popped
up to tackle the virus. The vaccine for Covid-19, for instance, has become
a breakthrough to predictably reduce the number of people infected by
the virus. Even though there are several dilemmas towards the massive
vaccination, the invention of the vaccine itself was a breakthrough.

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Speaking of breakthrough, Micah, who came will pass through before them, the Lord at their
from a rural area called Moresheth (which is head.” (verse 13)
located to the West of Jerusalem), is one of the
revolutionary prophets in the Bible. In the book The story of Micah, then, depicts a person who
of Micah, he criticized the practice of corruption, gets out of his comfort zone. Even though he
the behavior of economic aristocrats, the grew up in a remote area, he showed that he
heartless upper class, and all injustice. He could break through his limitations. He echoed
echoed that the injustice is not God’s attitude— the prophetic voice, enlightened his community,
as other prophets like Amos, Hosea, and Isaiah and put God on the front line in his actions.
did—and warned that God would bring the big Therefore, anyone can make a breakthrough in
bad empire of Assyria. From the passage we their life in any circumstance as a student,
read, he warned the people of Jacob about the teacher, staff, and so on. Last, but not least,
judgment of God because of great sin. However, Breakthrough requires a sense of courage,
he also offered hope, “The One who breaks open innovation, perseverance, and to absolutely put
the way will go up before them; they will break God ahead of yourself. Be brave, do not limit
through the gate and go out. Their King (David) yourself!

BREAKTHROUGH REQUIRES
SENSE OF COURAGE,

INNOVATION, PERSEVERANCE
AND TO ABSOLUTELY PUT GOD

AHEAD OF YOURSELF.

-DIMITRI J. BAWOLE-

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FEATURED STORY

SMOKELESS STOVE

The First International Award for Petra Acitya

By the grace of God, Petra Acitya Christian Junior High THE MOST FEASIBLE
School got its first international achievement just one
day before the 70th anniversary of PPPK Petra. INNOVATION
Christian Emanuelle, Daniel Richardo and Alberto
Sudarmadi, 7th-grade students, guided by Mr. KRYATIVE INNOVATION AWARDS 2021
Sebastianus Hardi S., S.Pd. have created an innovation
called the smokeless stove. They created a simple Zoom in front of some international
stove from waste cans for the families in rural areas judges. Finally, this innovation was
who still use traditional firewood stoves. granted the Most Feasible Innovation
Award in the International Kryative
This stove is healthier compared to the traditional Innovation Awards 2021.
firewood stove because it has a chimney that is
connected to the water tank. So the smoke, which The smokeless stove got the Most
consists of carbon dioxide, can be neutralized. Thus, Feasible Innovation Award because it
people who cook do not inhale toxic carbon dioxide can be easily implemented. Through
that can harm their lungs. It also can heat the food this invention, Christian, Daniel and
effectively as the heat is maximized by the designed Alberto hope that they can inspire
tube. It is proven by the vortex fire which is created. other students to use their creativity
to be a blessing for people in need.
In the preliminary round, they presented their
invention through video and the committee published writen by.
their video on social media as one of the semifinalists. Bertha Karyahastana S.Ars., Agustinus Dias S.
Later in the final round, they presented it live through S.Pd., M.S. & Albertus Ronny Rizal, S.Pd.

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FEATURED STORY

ACITYANS

AT GLANCE

PETRA ACITYA STUDENTS PERFORMANCES AT

70TH ANNIVERSARY OF PPPK PETRA

KEYZIA CALEIS OEI MICHAEL ERIC

PETRA YOUTH CHOIR INDONESIA

RAYA
CHOIR

CLARA MAYLIVIA BRYAN JOSAFAT K. MANUELLA JOCHEBED T.

INDONESIA MARS R.A.I.S.E. CHOIR
RAYA PETRA
CHOIR CHOIR "Unleash your
creativity!"

HANANYA MISAEL A. G. MICHELLE T.

R.A.I.S.E. CHOIR MARS PETRA

LEONARDO CORNELIUS

PETRA YOUTH ORCHESTRA

CHARLENE ELISABETH P.

OPENING CEREMONY

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FEATURED STORY

SALT SOLUTION

WITH NO SALTINESS WHILE MAINTAINING THE SALINE
SOLUTION’S EFFICACY AS A SORE THROAT RELIEVER

WE MAY BE YOUNG, Three of our students, Jason Aldrich, Charlene Elisabeth and
BUT WE ARE READY! Jonathan Wijaya, joined the competition and were tutored by
Sebastianus Hardi S., S.Pd. To start the project, they had to
Celebrating the anniversary of East Java Province, East Java choose their research object first. As Petra Acitya is located
National Commission of Education (Komnasdik) held the in Sidoarjo, they tried to use Sidoarjo’s famous commodity,
Jatim Education Competition 2020. There were several which is salt, as their research object. Salt solution can be an
competitions for elementary, junior and senior high school alternative way to relieve sore throat symptoms. However,
students. Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School joined the not everyone likes the salty taste of the saline solution. That
scientific writing (Karya Tulis Ilmiah – KIR) competition. The fact inspired the team to conduct research, which aimed to
theme was Building A Strong Creative Reading and Writing make a salt solution with no saltiness while maintaining the
Ecosystem in School during the Covid-19 Pandemic. saline solution’s efficacy as a sore throat reliever.

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FEATURED STORY

In order to obtain the research process, they expected to achieve a salt using a refractometer. The experiment
objective, these students had to learn solution with no saltiness. To start the showed that before the pyrolysis
about the process of pyrolysis. The pyrolysis process, the team designed process, the salinity of the solution was
pyrolysis process is a separation and created a simple pyrolysis tool, 25 ppt whereas after the pyrolysis
method based on differences in boiling using some reusable can and jars to process, the salinity of the solution was
points and vapor pressure. As they did conduct the research. Then, they 0 ppt. Therefore, it could be proven that
the literature study, they found out that created the salt solution and did the their salt solution was not salty
the pyrolysis process enabled them to pyrolysis process using the tool that anymore after the pyrolysis process.
create the saline solution with no salty they had made before. After that, they
taste. At the end of the pyrolysis tested the salinity of the end product

EVERYONE HAS A WILL
TO WIN BUT VERY FEW

HAVE THE WILL TO
PREPARE TO WIN.

-VINCE LOMBARDI-

The next step in their research was paper, Jason Aldrich designed the
testing the efficacy of the solution by poster and banner, while Jonathan
observing the growth of Streptococcus Wijaya created the power point
bacterial colonies on plain bread. The presentation. Afterwards, the team
bread was held by dirty hands and after submitted the project on time and by
several days they sprayed some with the grace of God, they passed the
the salty solution and some with the selection process. Finally, it was time for
non-salty solution they created. After them to prove what they had prepared
that, they found out that the bread and studied before. On D-Day, which
which had been held by dirty hands and was on Heroes Day, November 10th,
was not given either solution contained Charlene Elisabeth, Jason Aldich and
a lot of Streptococcus bacteria, while Jonathan Wijaya went to Grand City Mall
the bread which had been sprayed with for the final presentation. The team
the salty saline solution contained fewer always believed that when they do their
Streptococcus bacteria. The same best, God will do the rest. At the end of
result, in which there were fewer the competition, the judges announced
bacteria, could also be found on the that they got 2nd place for the scientific
bread that was sprayed with the saline writing competition. It was the fruit of
solution which had been processed with their work with the blessing of God that
pyrolysis. Thus, the team found that the they were able to do all the things in the
salty taste of the salt solution could be scientific writing competition.
removed without losing its efficacy as a
sore throat reliever.

Finishing the research, they worked writen by.
together to finish the competition. Bertha Karyahastana S.Ars., Agustinus Dias S.
Charlene Elisabeth focused on the S.Pd., M.S. & Albertus Ronny Rizal, S.Pd.

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ACITYANS 360

TAKE

THE LEAD

QNA WITH THE LEADER OF

STUDENT COUNCIL & STUDENT MINISTRY

CHARLENE ELISABETH P.

Birthday? July 29, 2008
Why do you want to join student council ?
Being the leader of the student council is one of my dream. I love
organizing & managing something.
What is your vision ?
Take a leap to create a thriving service culture.
What do you learn while being a leader ?
I learn to trust and give chance to all the members. I also learn to be
more patient and wholeheartedly serve others.
Do you have any unfinished mission ?
Due to the pandemic era, some of my plans, like developing some
clubs and creating some creative programs, could not be executed.
Another plan which could not be done was maximizing the teams’
potentials and creating student representatives for each class.
What is your motivational quotes ?
Everyday is a different battle, so give your best!
Use every chance that you get to bring out your potential.

CLARA MAYLIVIA TJAHJONO

Birthday? May 4, 2008
Why do you want to join student ministry ?

Because I want to learn to be a good and true leader
and also I want to be closer to God and others.

What is your vision ?

My vision is to make Acitya a school that puts God,
others, family and character first.

What do you learn while being a leader ?

I learn to be a better leader by becoming someone
who can understand others.

Do you have any unfinished mission ? No, I do not.
What is your motivational quotes ?

It's easy to give up, but in the end you'll gain nothing.
It's hard to hold on, but in the end, you'll gain a lot.

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ACITYANS 360

Meivita Ekanda DAY BY DAY @ACITYA'S LABS

Birthday : 10 May 1991 WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW WHILE WORKING AT LABS

Hobby : singing, reading 1. Focus on the experiments which your teacher tell you
2. Return the lab equipment in good condition
& drawing 3. Use safety coat, mask and gloves
4. Pay attention to the lab signages for your safety
Experiences : science teacher 5. Do not eat and drink in lab

Great experience in Acitya :
I learn to respect the facilities
that I have got here. I am also
amazed while being a witness
of some creative inventions
here. I see God's work in
creating something beautiful
though some failures.

Motivational quotes : “The true laboratory is the
Do not give limitation while
learning, life is a chance to do
our best and be grateful.

Samuel Kurniawan mind, where behind illusions
Aprilyanto, A.Md.T.
we uncover the laws of truth.”
Birthday : 8 April 1997

Hobby : culinary - Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose -

Education : shipbuilding institute

of polytechnic surabaya

Great experience in Acitya :
I am able to learn and meet
people who are more
experienced than me.
Moreover, the facilities here
are very good.

Motivational quotes : MS. VITA MR. SAM
Do more of what makes you
happy and believe in God.

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ACITYANS 360

NEW LOOK

"alone we can do so little, together we can do so much" -Hellen Keller-

Caroline Yulvitriasari

birthday : July 14

experiences : administration in PPPK Petra

Directorate of Education

motto : Everything is Possible!

(Ephesians 3:20)

Novanda Constansina N.

birthday : November 25

experiences : administration

motto : dream, believe, and

make it happen.

Dioskuri D. Simanjuntak, A.Md.T

birthday : October 6
education : electronic engineering polytechnic

motto institute of Surabaya
: Ad excellentia soli Deo gloria

(Colossians 3:23)

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BEST COSTUMES

& VIRTUAL BACKGROUND

"clothes make a statement. Costumes tell a story" -Mason Cooley-

10.06.21 Korean Day

09.10.20 Chinese Day 13.10.20 English Day

12.10.20 Indonesian Day

08.10.20 Korean Day

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BRIGHTEN UP !

THE USE OF

DIGITAL APPLICATIONS

IN PETRA ACITYA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

As the Corona pandemic has limited the access to the utilize Mentimeter and Slido as these applications
educational process at school, teachers are expected encourage the students to participate in class
to go beyond the traditional methods of teaching. discussions and share their opinions. Any topic can
Thus, the use of digital education applications has be shared using interesting PowerPoint slides that
become a necessity in order to create a good can be downloaded in Slidesgo and Slidescarnival
educational environment for the students who have to which are able to attract the students’ attention. In
attend online classes. Digital education applications general, these applications are used by Petra Acitya
enable both teachers and students to experience a teachers to achieve the mission of Petra Acitya,
better online teaching and learning process as there which is to provide fun learning for the students.
are many unique and interesting features that can
support the students to learn and discuss the topics The use of some certain applications can also
given to them. Therefore, as a new junior high school increase the teaching and learning process in some
in PPPK Petra, Petra Acitya brings the idea of fun subjects specifically. Blocky Games, an application
learning by utilizing some digital education to encourage the students to use their logic in
applications to provide education in a fun way for the solving problems, can build students’ interest in
students. Physics and Math. Some virtual scientific
experiments can also be done using some
There are some applications which help Petra Acitya applications such as Phet and Phyphox which
teachers prepare for a fun teaching and learning provide simulations for teaching Physics, Life
process. An application such as Kahoot! engages the Science, and Math. Moreover, the students in Petra
students in a competitive situation for various subjects Acitya can learn Science and Math in a fun way by
and topics and it has been commonly used in many using NCESkids, which engages the students in
schools including Petra Acitya. Some teachers may games and quizzes related to those subjects. The

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use of Desmos can also help the students in creating "Technology will not
some graphs and visualizing algebraic equations. By replace great teachers
utilizing those applications, Petra Acitya students can but technology in the
enjoy their learning process as Science and Math are hands of great
sometimes perceived as difficult and boring subjects by teachers can be
some students. transformational."

Some applications can be really useful as they also - George Couros -
provide some features that help the teachers create
some fun activities in other subjects as well. In English introduced to the students as they are encouraged
Proficiency Program, Flipgrid is utilized to record their to design an interesting poster. In addition, the use
speaking practice in a simple way. Powtoon is used to of Social Media applications such as Instagram and
explain some of the materials in an interesting TikTok have become very important in the class as
animation that can be uploaded onto YouTube. Google they are able to be an inspiration for other people
Art and Culture, which provides some activities to by posting the products of their learning process.
conduct virtual tours in some iconic and historical Finally, it is essential to use digital applications as it
places around the world as well as enjoy some famous can enhance the quality of teaching and learning by
artworks in 3D, can help create interesting discussion creating a more interesting, engaging and effective
and activities in some subjects such as History and educational environment for both teachers and
Visual Arts while Google Earth can show the students students.
realistic data in analysing some geographical features
and regions that are discussed in Geography. writen by.
Agustinus Dias S. S.Pd., M.S.
Petra Acitya students are also encouraged to be
creative as well by creating some products such as
videos or posters. The teachers in Petra Acitya provide
some editing skills to the students by introducing how
to run some video editing applications such as
Kinemaster, Flimora and InShot to present their
projects such as the art performance that was
presented during Petra Acitya Cultural Festival. An
application to create a poster like Canva was also

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SEEDS OF HOPE
REMINISCENCE OF ACITYANS

kaleidoscope O-WEEK 2020

series

Petra Acitya Christian Junior High account and study independently. After the
School has gladly welcomed 97 orientation days, students could try using the flipped
students in the 2020/2021 academic classroom method by watching the given materials
year. Monday, July 13th was a great such as The Concept of Time and Inspirational
day for all Petra Acitya’s family Figures individually, then discussing those materials
members. All new students of Petra in the Zoom Classes with their mentors on July 16th
Acitya started the day with the and 17th. Thus, they were expected to be ready to
words of God, which was taken from start online learning in the following week.
Mark 4: 8. Hopefully, the students of
Petra Acitya are able to become like Finishing the first week of learning, students and
seeds planted in good soil, that parents had to fill in an online form regarding any
grow and yield thirtyfold and problems they had while accessing the online
sixtyfold and a hundredfold. learning program. In the form, we found that 80% of
the parents stated that their children did not have
To build a good relationship between the students any serious difficulties in joining the first week of the
and the teachers, Ms. Herwati, the principal of Petra online learning, as they had learned the online
Acitya, introduced Petra Acitya teachers and staff to learning style during the student orientation.
the students. In Petra Acitya, every teacher is a Hopefully, with this fresh great start, students who
mentor of seven to eight students during their 3 are learning at Petra Acitya can take root, grow up,
years of study. The students are expected to build be fruitful and become a blessing.
good relationships with their teachers and friends
through mentoring time which is held every morning writen by. Bertha Karyahastana S.Ars., Agustinus Dias S. S.Pd., M.S. & Albertus Ronny Rizal, S.Pd.
before the class starts and every afternoon after
they have done their classes. To begin their journey
in Acitya, the students had to post their photos with
the special twibbon on Petra Acitya’s Instagram so
they know all of the friends at school.

Students were introduced not only to the school
culture but also the brand-new Learning
Management System (LMS) and the flipped
classroom method for their individual learning
process during the orientation day. The purpose of
using an LMS and flipped classroom method is to
make the students able to manage their own student

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ATOPLSEEDRGVEE

WHOLEHEARTEDLY

Student organization is a great place to learn soft REMINISCENCE OF STUDENT
skills, teamwork, leadership and build a network.
Therefore, since the first year of their study in Petra COUNCIL AND STUDENT MINISTRY INAUGURATION
Acitya, students are encouraged to join Student
Council or the Student Ministry Team. From 97 Then, on October 28th, Petra Acitya celebrated
students in Petra Acitya, 36 of them enrolled in the Youth Pledge Day by inaugurating the first batch of
selection process. 25 students completed the Student Council and Student Ministry. Charlene
document selection and joined the interview Elisabeth, the elected student council chairman, and
selection. Then, these students joined the Student Clara Maylivia, the leader of Student Ministry,
Leadership Online Training by PPPK Petra attended the inauguration in Petra Acitya. The
Directorate of Education together with the other principal of Petra Acitya Christian Junior High
Petra Junior High Schools’ students. From the School, Dra. Herwati M.Psi., led the inauguration
selection process, 15 students were chosen for the ceremony. Charlene and Clara were officially
Student Council and 7 others for the Student assigned by signing the pledge with Ursulani B
Ministry Team. Nainggolan, S.Pd. (the advisor of Petra Acity Student
Council) and Caren V. Y. Gultom, S.Si.Teol, M.M. (the
After the recruitment process was over, 3 students advisor of Petra Acitya Student Ministry). Through
were equipped to create a vision-mission statement the process, we hope that all the members of Petra
as the candidates of Student Council chairman. Acitya Student Council and Student Ministry will
Charlene Elisabeth, Jason Aldrich and Michelle Thian, learn to do their future responsibilities faithfully
as the candidates of Student Council chairman, and wholeheartedly.
presented their vision and mission in front of all
Petra Acitya students through zoom class. They also
socialized their vision and mission on the school’s
Instagram. From the online election, Charlene
Elisabeth was chosen as the first Petra Acitya
Student Council chairman.

writen by. Bertha Karyahastana S.Ars., Agustinus Dias S. S.Pd., M.S. & Albertus Ronny Rizal, S.Pd.

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IT'S A WRAP!

REMINISCENCE OF THE FIRST PETRA ACITYA C-FEST

Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School conducted some fun activities for the students in a series of
cultural festivals called Petra Acitya Cultural Festival that was held from October 8th to 13th, 2020.
During the festival, the students enjoyed some activities related to Korean, Chinese, Indonesian and
English Language and Culture. The festival became more interesting as the students performed their
group projects which combined dancing, music and
monologue about some Indonesian traditional
songs. Moreover, the students were able to
broaden their cultural knowledge as King
Sejong Institute (KSI) and American
College Testing (ACT) participated
in Petra Acitya Cultural Festival
as well.

Korean Day was held on the first day of Petra Acitya Cultural Festival, which was on October 8th, 2020.
Charlene Elisabeth P opened the festival and Keyzia Setyawan led the prayer in Korean. After that, King
Sejong Institute shared their Korean Language program and conducted a talk show with Mr Park
SeungChan who had lived in Indonesia for several years. He presented Korean ethics and values,
traditional cuisines, architecture, and festivals. Moreover, Mr Park Seung Chan also shared his experience
about conscription in the South Korean military. Through the talk show, the students were able to learn
more about Korean culture and identify the similarities and differences of Korean and Indonesian
cultures. After that, the students participated in a Kahoot! Competition to see who had the best
knowledge about Korean culture and enjoyed the performances of K-Pop Dance Cover finalists. It was a
fun day as the students were really enthusiastic to join all of the activities on Korean Day.
On the following day, October 9th, 2020, the teachers and students of Petra Acitya celebrated Chinese
Day. The festival started with virtual tours to some historical places in China such as Emperor Qin Shi-

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huang’s Mausoleum Site Museum, The Great Wall The next event was Indonesian Day and it was held
of China, and The Forbidden City. The students on Monday, October 12th, 2020. It was opened by
were amazed by the details of the Terracotta Raphaniel Mischa’s with Javanese greetings and an
Army and were able to learn that they were made inspiring Wayang performance which was presented
to accompany the first emperor of China into the by Ms. Eva Zahora, S.Si., M.M. The festival continued
afterlife. The virtual tour continued to The Great with Javanese lettering finalists’ artwork virtual
Wall where the students could enjoy its awesome exhibition and Indonesian story telling finalist
view from above and understand its function in performance. The excitement of Petra Acitya Cultural
the past. Their journey ended in The Forbidden Festival increased when the virtual art performances
City where they could explore the beauty of began. Some Indonesian traditional songs such as
Chinese imperial architecture. After enjoying the Yamko Rambe Yamko, Manuk Dadali, Kampuang Nan
virtual tour, the students were shown some Jauh di Mato, Ampar-Ampar Pisang, O Ina Ni Keke,
Chinese traditional snacks and learned some fun and Butet were presented with music, monologue,
facts and stories about them. The next activity and traditional dance which were prepared and
was an inspiring talk show presented by lao shi performed by the students. The performances were
Jessica Nondolesmono, B. Ed., M.TCSOL. where not only enjoyed by all teachers and students of
the students could get some insight into studying Petra Acitya; Mr. Kasmuri, S.Pd. and Ms. Melia
in China. The day was ended by performances of Santoso, S.Pd. from PPPK Petra Directorate of
Mandarin Singing Contest finalists. Education also watched the art performance and
gave the students some advice and encouragement.

English Day, which was held on October 13th, 2020, was the last day of
Petra Acitya Cultural Festival. The festival started with a talk show
presented by Mr. Agustinus Dias S., S.Pd., M.S. and Mr. Albertus Ronny
R., S.Pd., with Mr. Keith Tang, ACT Regional Academic Manager, as the
keynote speaker. The discussion was about the role of ACT in providing
the skills that are needed in the 21st century and the role of English in
order to be a global citizen for Petra Acitya students. Mr Keith
emphasized the importance of communication, collaboration, creativity
and critical thinking in order to be successful in this era. After the talk
show, the students enjoyed presentations about unique cultures around
the world by the finalists of the Public Speaking Competition. At the end,
Petra Acitya Cultural Festival was closed by students’ virtual performing
arts online voting from the audience.

Through this event, Petra Acitya has expanded students’ knowledge through fun
learning and activities. As there are four major skills that are needed in order to be
successful in the 21st century, Petra Acitya has provided such opportunities for the
students. They were able to develop their communicative and collaborative skills by doing
multidisciplinary teamwork in the preparation and finalization of their virtual art performances.
The students were encouraged to be creative and confident in showing their talents to their friends,
teachers and relatives in their performances during Petra Acitya Cultural Festival.

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kaleidoscope s e r i e s

THE FEAST TO NATIVITY

VIRTUAL TOUR TO
NATIONAL LIBRARY
SECRET SANTA

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NAY AEDROKSCOUT DAY

FUN LEARNING09.06.21
10.06.21

WORLD

OCEAN DAY

08.06.21

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HALL OF FAME

ACITYANS ACHIEVEMENTS 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR

RAPHANIEL MARCIE EIRENE
MISCHA A. S. NATHALY & EFRALIA
TEOFILUS PRANOTO
Petra 1 Christian Senior High School FRANSISKUS
Extraordinary Olimpics: BRI Junio Virtual Fest:
Poster Making Competition The Great Mystery Race: 3D Virtual Junio Story Telling Competition
National Competition
DECEMBER 11 & 16, 2020 SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
DECEMBER 12, 2020

1ST WINNER | STORY TELLING

2ND WINNER | A1 EPIC POSTER DESIGN COMPETITION

1ST WINNER | EFEX EDUCATIONAL GAME COMPETITION 2ND WINNER |
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THE MOST FEASIBLE INVENTION |
KRYATIVE INNOVATION AWARD

1ST WINNER | ENGLISH SPEECH COMPETITION

2ND & 4TH WINNER | ARTICLE WRITING COMPETITION 3RD WINNER |
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

1ST WINNER | SUPPORTER COMPETITION 3RD WINNER | SUPPORTER COMPETITION

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STUDENT'S PROJECT

INDEPENDENT LEARNING KARYA
EUNIKE SHALLOMITA
METODE PEMBELAJARAN TERBARU DI PPPK PETRA SILABAN

Di sekolah, siswa cenderung dituntut untuk mencatat dan menghafalkan JUARA II LOMBA
yang disampaikan oleh guru. Dari sini siswa dapat melatih kemampuannya MENULIS ARTIKEL
mengingat sesuatu yang akan dituliskannya nanti diatas lembar ujian. SINGKAT TENTANG
Namun, apakah dengan sistem menghafal seperti ini dapat memastikan PPPK PETRA
bahwa mereka mengerti dan menguasai materi yang diberikan? Terlebih
lagi dengan pandemi yang mengharuskan para siswa untuk mengikuti DALAM RANGKA
pembelajaran jarak jauh. Siswa kini terpaksa harus lebih individualis, HUT KE-70
menyebabkan mereka kesusahan untuk berdiskusi maupun bertukar PPPK PETRA
pendapat akan catatan materi pelajaran.

Menyadari akan kelemahan sistem pembelajaran pada umumnya, Petra
hadir dengan sebuah metode pembelajaran baru yang disebut
Independent Learning. Nah, apakah Independent Learning ini? Apakah
metode tersebut tepat untuk diterapkan guna meningkatkan kualitas
pembelajaran siswa?

Independent Learning adalah sebuah metode pembelajaran yang
mengharuskan siswa untuk belajar secara independen, atau bisa diartikan
dengan belajar sendiri. Itu berarti, pihak guru hanya cukup memberikan
gambaran besar daripada materi yang akan dipelajari. Sehingga siswa akan
mencari sendiri penjelasan dan pendalaman materi dari buku, artikel,
koran, internet, dll.

Dengan metode tersebut, siswa menjadi terbiasa dengan mencari dan
mengartikan penjelasan materi dari berbagai sumber sendiri.

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Sedangkan sistem menghafalkan Di saat yang bersamaan juga siswa sendiri. Sekolah juga
akan menimbulkan rasa bisa berpikir dengan kritis tentang menyediakan LMS (Learning
kebergantungan pada penjelasan hal-hal yang mereka temukan Management System) agar siswa
yang hanya disampaikan oleh entah di buku maupun internet. mendapatkan referensi-referensi
guru dan dicatat pada siswa. Artinya, mereka mengartikan apa untuk belajar sendiri.
Lantas, bagaimana siswa dapat yang dibaca dengan cara mereka
memiliki keinginan pribadi untuk sendiri, bukan dengan cara Dan terbukti, cara ini lebih efektif
menjelajahi lebih dalam lagi mendikte guru di kelas yang belum dengan meningkatnya minat
pembelajaran yang tentu bisa diadaptasikan sebagai siswa dalam mempelajari suatu
didapatkannya sendiri? ‘Jika cara belajar yang baik oleh semua hal. Diskusi kelas saat pertemuan
semua yang akan diujikan sudah siswa. Berdasarkan pengalaman sekolah (melalui Zoom Meeting)
ada di catatan, buat apa lagi kebanyakan siswa juga, mereka menjadi lebih menarik karena
mencari tahu sendiri?’. Pemikiran akan dengan cepat melupakan setiap siswa belajar sendiri
itu yang seharusnya dihindari segala materi yang dipelajari usai dengan informasi dan pengertian
para siswa guna mencapai tujuan ujian atau penilaian. yang mungkin sedikit berbeda
kegiatan belajar dengan baik. satu sama lain. Pembelajaran
Walau begitu, metode jarak jauh yang awalnya terasa
Dibandingkan dengan pembelajaran ini memiliki menjenuhkan dan membosankan
mendengarkan dan mencatat beberapa kelemahan. Siswa bisa bisa diubah menjadi
setiap kata guru diatas buku menjadi individual yang kurang pembelajaran yang seru.
catatan, mengelilingi bersosialisasi dengan yang lain, Membaca kembali manfaat dari
perpustakaan dan menjelajahi seperti mendiskusikan hasil independent learning,
internet untuk mencari sumber belajarnya bersama. Tidak jarang harapannya metode ini patut
belajar sepuasnya tentu jauh juga siswa merasa seperti dicontoh oleh sekolah Petra yang
lebih menyenangkan. Di saat menanggung beban yang berat lain. Sehingga Merdeka Belajar
siswa belajar dan mencari sendiri, saat pelajaran yang harus mereka yang dicanangkan oleh
akan timbul lebih banyak lagi pelajari sendiri terlalu rumit atau pemerintah bisa dilaksanakan
pertanyaan dan rasa penasaran. banyak untuk dimengerti. oleh semua sekolah Petra.
Hal itu tentunya memancing
siswa untuk menggali lagi lebih Kini, pemerintah menerapkan
dalam akan hal yang sedang pembelajaran jarak jauh sebagai
dipelajarinya itu. Siswa menjadi cara para siswa di Indonesia untuk
lebih giat lagi untuk belajar melakukan pembelajaran di masa
dengan cara yang tidak pandemi. Akibat perkembangan
menjenuhkan. Ditambah dengan teknologi, internet pada masa ini
kecanggihan teknologi sekarang mudah sekali ditelusuri. Banyak
ini, penyampaian materi pada sumber belajar bagi siswa yang
internet semakin bervariasi. Ada sedang melaksanakan E-Learning.
yang disampaikan dengan Aplikasi-aplikasi pembelajaran juga
animasi, permainan, teka-teki, mulai bermunculan dengan
dan media-media lainnya yang menarik. Independent learning
menarik. sangatlah efektif apalagi dalam
wabah mendunia seperti ini.
Selain itu, pembelajaran bisa
lebih dimengerti dan melekat di Seperti itu jugalah yang telah mulai
ingatan siswa. Mengapa bisa? diimplementasikan oleh salah satu
Dengan belajar sendiri serta sekolah di PPPK Petra. Dari masa
sumber pembelajaran mandiri pengenalan sekolah dan adaptasi
yang lebih dari satu, siswa dengan pembelajaran jarak jauh,
mendapat informasi yang lebih sekolah menuntut siswa untuk bisa
lengkap dengan berbagai sudut mandiri dan menjelajahi lebih
pandang yang saling mendukung. dalam lagi pelajaran sekolah

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TALENT DEVELOPMENT KARYA
BRYAN YANG
SALAH SATU NILAI UNGGUL PPPK PETRA
JUARA IV LOMBA
PETRA- Berdiri sejak tahun 1951. Tujuan utama Petra adalah menjadi MENULIS ARTIKEL
lembaga pendidikan kristen yang holistik, inspiratif, dan berprestasi dengan SINGKAT TENTANG
sepenuh hati bagi Tuhan serta sesama. PETRA memiliki nilai-nilai yaitu, “P” PPPK PETRA
Physical Growth, “E” Emotional Intelligent, “T” Talent Development, “R”
Religious Education, “A” Academic Excellence. Pada artikel ini akan dibahas DALAM RANGKA
tentang nilai “T” Talent Development. Selamat untuk PETRA atas ulang HUT KE-70
tahunnya yang ke 70 dan terima kasih telah banyak membantu PPPK PETRA
mengembangkan bakat dan minat para generasi penerus bangsa.

Bakat merupakan hal yang dimiliki semua orang tak terkecuali satu pun,
sedangkan minat adalah ketertarikan seseorang dalam melakukan sesuatu.
Hal yang membedakan adalah bagaimana cara kita mengembangkan
bakat dan minat itu sendiri. Perlu kita ingat semua orang dapat sukses
tergantung bagaimana kita mengembangkan bakat yang dimiliki Tidak
lupa, minat juga merupakan salah satu faktor utama yang dapat
mendukung bakat kita. Tanpa minat, bakat tidak akan bisa digunakan
dengan maksimal. Satu hal yang perlu kita ingat adalah minat dapat
diciptakan, sedangkan bakat adalah suatu bawaan dari lahir yang tidak
dapat kita ubah namun dapat kita kembangkan.

PPPK Petra memiliki tujuan untuk mengembangkan bakat dan
minat para siswa. Menurut PPPK Petra bakat dan minat ini akan

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berguna untuk menentukan masa olahraga, tetapi karena pandemi Mandarin, Korea, dan Social and
depan siswa, terutama para siswa ini membuat mereka sulit untuk Basic Communication. Selain mata
yang berada di usia remaja. Hal mengembangkan bakat dan minat pelajaran pilihan, setiap siswa juga
ini akan membuat para siswa sehingga mereka lebih. memilih diwajibkan untuk memilih salah
bertahan di jenjang yang lebih bermain game di rumah dan tidak satu mata pelajaran Seni yang
tinggi dan dapat bersaing di sana. mengembangkan bakat dan minat disukai, antara lain Seni Musik, Seni
Biasanya proses ini akan mereka. Solusi yang bisa dilakukan Rupa, Seni Tari, dan Seni Drama.
berlangsung hingga usia siswa untuk menghadapi ini, Petra Peminatan mata pelajaran ini
mencapai 16 tahun. Di Petra siswa membuat berbagai macam dilakukan untuk mengetahui minat
dituntut untuk dapat mengetahui aktivitas pembelajaran yang bisa bakat sejak dini dan mendukung
bakat dan minatnya. Menemukan membuat anak-anak nyaman siswa untuk lebih menggali dan
bakatdan minat pada masa mengembangkan bakat dan minat mengoptimalkan bakat mereka.
sekolah dapat menjadi mereka dengan berbagai kegiatan
kesempatan emas untuk para seru di masa pandemi Sebagai pelajar, kita harus
siswa dalam proses pembelajaran. mensyukuri semua bakat yang
Sehingga siswa dapat dengan Salah satu sekolah Petra sudah dimiliki dan menyadari pentingnya
mudah menemukan hal yang mulai menggali minat dan bakat mengembangkan bakat dan minat
ingin mereka kembangkan. Tips- siswa melalui psikotes tentang kita sejak dini. Jangan pernah
tips yang bisa dilakukan siswa bakat dan minat. Psikotes ini berpikir bahwa kita tidak berbakat
untuk menemukan minat dan dilaksanakan untuk membantu karena kurang menguasai bidang
bakatnya adalah pertama, siswa mengetahui bakat dan minat akademik atau non akademik. Kita
dengan berkonsentrasi dan fokus mereka. Sekolah Petra yang satu ini harus percaya bahwa Tuhan itu adil,
melatih kelebihan. Kedua carilah berbeda dari sekolah yang lainnya. memberikan bakat sesuai kapasitas
inspirasi dari orang yang sudah Di sekolah Petra ini siswa di kelas seseorang. Perlu di ingat juga,
berpengalaman. Biasanya guru delapan dapat memilih pelajaran terkadang kita tidak dapat menjadi
BK akan mewawancarai kita soal yang mereka sukai sesuai minatnya. apa yang kita inginkan tapi kita
bakat dan minat kita sehingga Setiap siswa dapat memilih tiga dapat menjadi lebih baik lagi dari
mereka bisa menemukan solusi dari sembilan mata pelajaran waktu ke waktu melalui semua
untuk bakat dan minat kita. pilihan. Mata pelajaran IPA meliputi kegagalan yang terjadi. Semoga
Math Science, Biologi, dan Fisika. para siswa bisa lebih menyadari
Di masa pandemi ini membuat Mata pelajaran IPS meliputi dan menemukan minat dan
para siswa kesulitan untuk Economic and World History, bakatnya, sehingga tidak ada kata
mengembangkan bakat dan Geografi, dan Finance & terlambat untuk mengembangkan
minatnya. Mungkin saja ada siswa Entrepreneurship. Sedangkan mata sejak dini.
yang memiliki minat di bidang pelajaran Bahasa meliputi bahasa Soli Deo Gloria!

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SESALKU ASAKU KARYA

Oleh Marvel Sulianto Wang PUISI

Ketika kau datang tanpa diundang BERTEMA PANDEMI COVID-19
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