Principal's Message

by Ibu Yuniarti Setia Abdi Katu

Welcome to the school year of 2022 – 2023!

This year is special in that we were once again able to start the year in person. As a school, we embrace the return of our students on campus and the return of normal school activities. In this issue of Eagle Eye, you will see some evidence of these returns through the articles.

At the beginning of September, the whole school got together and celebrated the theme launch, “Arise, Shine!”. During the sermon, Mr. Brett reminded us that it is not us who will shine, but Christ shining so that we can be led out of the darkness. His sermon is based on Isaiah 60:1 - 3, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.”

At the end of his sermon, he challenged all of us to reflect on three questions.

· Where are you looking for your escape from the darkness?

· How is the Lord preparing you to shine in the darkness?

· How is the Lord already using you to shine in the darkness?

The school theme will continue to be unpacked with our students through devotions and chapels, Mission and Service Learning activities, and Assemblies.

Another exciting event for the Junior School community is the grand opening of our new Junior School Playground. On Thursday, 15 September, after months of construction and hard work, the playground is finally open. It is a welcomed event for everyone in the Junior School. All students, teachers, and some of our parents were there to celebrate with us. Since then, our students have continued to enjoy the playground.

We have had a great start to the year, and I pray that we continue to enjoy the rest of this year.