June 26 2019
Directors Cut: A Disney Musical Adventure

Directors Cut: A Disney Musical Adventure

Something magical happened at HighScope TB. Simatupang at the end of academic year 2018/2019. The High School students from the HighScope Performing Arts (HSPA) club presented a musical drama titled "Director Cut: A Musical Disney Adventure". The Disney theme was chosen because of Disney's famous stories for various ages. "At first we wanted to change to a Broadway theme, but not many people knew Broadway stories, so we chose a more familiar Disney theme," explained Najla, one of the HSPA club members. This show, a musical drama, was held at the HighScope Indonesia School - TB. Simatupang Black Box Theater. The program was carried out independently by high school students at HighScope because the club / extracurricular activities are run by the students with school support in the form of consultation and supervision.

 

This was the first musical drama by the HSPA club on a large scale that was open to outside audiences. Ticket sales for this event were conducted offline and online through ticket.com. "They prepared everything by themselves and the school provided supervision", explained Eva Tantri, the principal of HighScope Indonesia high school. Enthusiastically, they prepared everything themselves from the start of story ideas, scenarios, choreography, costumes, music, stage settings, to finding sponsors to help them work on their own by working with consultants to assist with English and vocals. "We have club members who are experienced in the theater world and now we have 40 students who are members of the HSPA club and each member has specific duties when working with the other members," said Rara, a high school student who founded the theater club.

 

The HSPA club was established last year in 2018, based on students’ interest in theater.

 

This two-hour musical drama tells of a group of students who are discussing what stories they will choose for the show they are going to hold. The idea of ​​Disney stories popped up but they were confused as to which one to choose. Finally, they decided to combine all of the Disney stories. They adopted popular stories from Disney works, such as Beauty and the Beast, Rapunzel, Aladdin, Mulan, Pocahontas, and Princess and the Frog. Throughout this performance they showed their talents at playing their roles while singing and dancing. All dialogues were conducted in English and without lip-sync. It took 4 months to prepare this performance beginning with an audition that was open to all HighScope Indonesia high school students.

This English-language musical drama performance was a success, as seen from the applause and enthusiasm of the audience. "We hope the audience enjoyed this performance and appreciated our seriousness in the field of performing art," said Rara. Seeing the success of this show, students plan to hold similar shows with different themes next year. In fact, they will prepare for their upcoming performance with a longer preparation time to achieve better results."Our hope is that this club continues to survive and provide the best" Rara added. What does the next show look like? Let's wait for their creativity next year.

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OTHER EVENTS

Strengthening the Spirit of LOVE FOR INDONESIA

through the 75th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia

NEW NORMAL

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sekolah HighScope Indonesia conducted a solemn event in this New Normal era, by utilizing online technology to hold a Virtual Flag Ceremony for the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia. The event, which was held this morning, involved 2,925 elementary, middle school and high school students along with approximately 1000 school directors, principals, teachers, employees, and parents of students from all HighScope Indonesia Schools in Java, Sumatra and Bali: SHI TB Simatupang, SHI Kelapa Gading, SHI Alfa Indah, SHI Kuningan, SHI Bintaro, SHI Pluit, SHI Rancamaya, SHI Bali, SHI Medan, SHI Bandung and SHI Palembang took part in this online ceremony.

What's interesting about this ceremony is with the virtual choir of 348 students from all HighScope Indonesia Schools. This collaborative project is led by Hendro Ismoyo Jati, the HighScope Indonesia Institute's K-12 Management and Quality Coordinator of the HighScope Indonesia Institute, fully supported by the music and film teachers of HighScope Indonesia Schools.

THE SPIRIT OF LOVE FOR  INDONESIA

"Sekolah HighScope Indonesia teaches students to respect differences, allow differences, encourage differences, until differences no longer make a difference."

The values ingrained in the slogan above are in line with Indonesia’s National Motto of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. HighScope Indonesia upholds these noble national values ​​by continuing to instill these values ​​in our students through various learning experiences that reflect real conditions that occur in the world.

In welcoming the 75th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, Sekolah HighScope Indonesia holds a Week to Commemorate Independence Day where in each school, HighScope students are encouraged to foster a sense of pride as Indonesians and love for the nation through every learning activity.

During the morning meeting, the students discussed important events surrounding The Proclamation and dissected the meaning of independence. The teachers use independence as a theme for the learning activities. Students learn about the events leading up to Indonesian Independence in History lessons, read patriotic poetries of unity and integrity in language lessons, sing the national song in music lessons  and draw or create works of art depicting the conditions of independence Indonesia in Art lessons. The teachers also invited guest speakers from community leaders such as Kompol M. Marbun.SH., MM (Kapolsek Cilandak) and Rizki Lesus (Journalist & Writer) who discussed the values ​​of independence and its relevance to students according to their respective education program. Elementary, Middle School, and all the way to High School.

The Week of Independence Day Celebration, which culminates in the August 17 Flag Raising Ceremony, is a milestone in the spirit of LOVE FOR INDONESIA which underlies activities at the Indonesian HighScope School in the next 1 year. In the second quarter, students will learn about the richness of Indonesian culture in Culture Week. And in the fourth quarter students will study entrepreneurship on Business Day, where in their business plans or proposals, students are required to use 60% locally-resourced materials in their marketed products.

THE MEANING OF INDEPENDENCE

In her address this morning, Mrs. Antarina S.F. Amir elaborated on the meaning of independence for ceremony participants, that independence means to be free to determine one's own destiny and does not depend on others. "We do need other people to work together, sometimes we need other people to be leaders, but we have to be able to make our own choices in life, be able to lead ourselves and not depend on others." said Antarina S.F. Amir, Founder & CEO of HighScope Indonesia. She also advised that we can be independent if we are able to work together in solving problems. At the end of her speech, she reminded all attendees and students of the advice of the Father of Indonesian Education, Ki Hadjar Dewantara:

“Apapun yang diperbuat oleh seseorang itu,  

hendaknya dapat bermanfaat bagi dirinya sendiri,  

bermanfaat bagi bangsanya,  

dan bermanfaat bagi manusia di dunia pada umumnya.” 

Panitia Peringatan 75 Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia 

Sekolah HighScope Indonesia 

Congratulation to Arsyi Asy syarifah grade 11 got first place first and won full scholarship to the young learners program,  Arsyi won the 2018 essay writing competition. Gusaimas matahachiro hanggoro himawan akbar (ago), was recognized as highly commended. This competition was held by Trinity Collage, University of Melbourne. We are proud of both of you.

Although the only knew about the scholar"s cup back in 2017, they were able to get through to the Tournament of Champion, the final round at Yale University, USA.

Their perseverance and hard work paid off. They were ranked 50 and 88 from 500 teams around the world. Congratulation ! keep up the good work.