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Photo: Bisnis.com   We are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement Edmund, one of our students who is also founder of the Light Ministry Orchestra (LMO), a youth music community recently featured in a special concert at the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemendikbud).  The concert, led by renowned musician Addie M.S., was held in commemoration of World Children’s Day. LMO, which Edmund founded over three years ago with two friends, was highlighted for its mission. As shared by the founders, LMO is more than just a place for young people to play music; it serves as a space for character building, youth empowerment, and a platform to contribute to Indonesian culture.  The founders of Light Ministry Orchestra Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, and Addie M.S. both praised the orchestra for its inclusive mission. The performance featured 71 musicians, including 16 children with special needs , successfully uniting children from diverse backgrounds to learn discipline, responsibility, empathy, and respect through music and collaboration.  At SPH Kemang Village, we are delighted to see our students flourish beyond the classroom and use their gifts to be a blessing to the wider community. Edmund's initiative in founding the LMO is a powerful example of using God-given talents to positively impact culture and bring people from different backgrounds together through the universal language of music.  Well done, Edmund! We celebrate this incredible milestone and pray that LMO continues to inspire and bless many through its work.

As the joyous season of Christmas  draws near, we are thrilled to invite you and your family to our Christmas Family Fun Day ! Organized by our Parent Advisory Group (PAG), this event is a wonderful opportunity for us to gather as a school community, celebrate the true meaning of Christmas—the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ—and create beautiful memories together. Our event this year is themed "Light of the World,"  taken from John 8:12 : "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."  Just as Christ is the light of the world, we are called to share this light with everyone around us, including being a blessing to others through our fundraising efforts. 📅 Event Details Date:  Saturday, 6 December 2025 Time:  9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location:   7F Gymnasium This event is a special fundraising effort to continue supporting Yayasan Rumah Gembira, an educational foundation in Sulawesi dedicated to educating children living in unreached areas. ➡️ Learn more how we have supported Yayasan Rumah Gembira 🎟️ Entrance Ticket & Wristband Information Ticket Type Price Includes Early Bird Rp, 50.000,- 1 Raffle Ticket On the Day Rp. 75.000,- - Purchase your ticket through: https://www.loket.com/event/kvffd2025 Wristband Exchange Once you have purchased your ticket, please exchange it for a wristband  for entrance.This wristband must be shown  upon entrance to access the Christmas Family Fun Day. Pre-Event Exchange:   Monday-Friday, 1-5 December 2025 During dismissal 2:45 - 3:15 (Wednesday 12:15-13:00) at School Lobby Family Fun Day Booth On the Day Exchange:  At the entrance booth. 🥳 Activities at the Family Fun Day Enjoy various fun-filled activities for all ages! 🎁 Raffle Prizes Purchase your raffle tickets for a chance to win fantastic prizes. Raffle Ticket Price:  Rp. 10.000,- / ticket Raffle will be drawn every hour  throughout the event! 🍔 Retail and F&B Booths Browse and enjoy a variety of delicious treats and retail goods from our vendors. 💡 About Yayasan Rumah Gembira & Our Progress Our fundraising goal is about more than just a donation—it's about helping to spread the "Light of the World"  to children in need. This year, our fundraising efforts will continue to support Yayasan Rumah Gembira , an educational foundation in Sulawesi dedicated to educating children living in unreached areas. Our volunteer parents work closely with them, visiting their villages to spend time with the kids and support their mission. THIS YEAR, our goal is to provide proper learning tools and digital equipment  such as laptops  for the students, many of whom are now pursuing formal education in SMP and SMA. As education becomes increasingly digital, and after close discussion with Pak Yonathan, we believe it is vital to help equip these young learners to thrive in the modern world. LAST YEAR , thanks to your incredible support at our Lunar New Year Family Fun Day, we were able to fund the construction of their boys' dormitory , following the completion of the girls' dormitory the year before that. Let's continue to be the light and help these students reach their full potential! We look forward to celebrating with you and your family! This event is sponsored and supported by:

On our latest parent seminar last Thursday, we had approximately 50 parents attend the Calling and College Readiness seminar, followed by 33 Korean parents joining the Faith & Family Journey to S.K.Y. Universities in Korea. Mr. Jason shared passionately about the importance of considering Christian colleges when families are deciding on the college pathway. He highlighted how many secular professors are intentionally trying to destroy our children's faith, so it is crucial for our children to have a strong Christian worldview as they embark on their academic and career journey. Dr. Abraham then described the KV counseling ministries, which include helping our students pave a Christ-centered college and career pathway. He went on to explain the academic and extracurricular activity expectations that universities around the world have, including those in the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, and Asia. He highlighted the importance of building both a wide variety of experiences as well as a significant “spike” activity within the student’s extracurricular profile. He also shared examples of excellent résumés and key elements of the KV counseling program. Afterwards, three Korean alumni moms, Ms. Soyoung Lee, Ms. Eunjeong Choi, and Ms. Hyekyung Oh, together with a wonderful moderator, Ms. Sieun Park shared about the important role of mothers in helping their children be ready in both faith and academics as they make their way to prestigious universities in Korea. Overall, today’s seminars reminded us that college preparation is not only about grades and activities, but also about nurturing faith, discerning God’s calling, and walking alongside our children with prayer, wisdom, and ongoing support. Access the materials shared during the Parent Seminar via the links provided below.

Spread the Joy This Christmas Season! ✨🎄 (by Neighbours MSL Group) Hello, Students and Parents! As the holiday season is right around the corner, Neighbors MSL is bringing back Joy in a Box, our annual Christmas event where you can sign up to gift presents to Indonesian children battling cancer. Neighbors MSL is a group of high school students from SPHKV that partners with Yayasan Kanker Anak Indonesia (YKAI) to support children in Indonesia battling cancer. Every Christmas since 2020, we have delivered these gifts to the children to spread holiday joy, and we would be honored if you would like to join us by participating in this event! If you would like to participate, please contact one of our leaders: Katriel (+628119634588) Josephine (+6281908062222) Let them know how many children you would like to buy gifts for. There is a minimum budget of 250k per gift, and all gifts must be dropped off at the SPHKV lobby by December 6th. With each gift, we kindly ask that you write a small note of encouragement for the child and clearly label it with their name. If you are unable to provide a gift but would like to support these children by donating, you may send your donations to the Bank Permata Account 451-262-335 (Florian MP Simatupang), and all proceeds will go to supporting these children. All donations are greatly appreciated! For further details, please contact one of our leaders or check out our Instagram post @neighbors.jkt. Thank you for your continuous support for our event and we hope that you have a joyous holiday season! 🎄 🎁

Dear Parents, I am delighted to inform you that our “Calling and College Readiness” seminar is back on the calendar for Thursday, November 20, at 7:30 AM. (Please refer to the attached flyer for details.) As many of you know, what sets SPH-KV apart from other prestigious international schools in Jakarta is our commitment to helping students understand that their college journey is not only about success but about living out God’s higher calling in every area of life. We warmly invite you to join this seminar so that, together, we can guide our children to discern God’s special purpose for their lives and to prepare for college with excellence in both faith and academics. Our presenters include: Mr. Jason (Senior School Principal): Calling and College Dr. Abraham (Career Counselor): College Readiness Programs @ KV and How to Strengthen Our Children’s Extracurricular Growth Mrs. Soyoung Lee, Mrs. Eunjeong Choi, and Mrs. Hyekyung Oh (three alumni moms): Nurturing Faith and Academics for Admission to Korea’s Reputable Universities (for Korean parents) We look forward to seeing you there! In Christ, Dr. Abraham Career & College Counselor SPH-KV, Jakarta, Indonesia

Dear Parents and Students, Please find below the IGCSE & IB Subject Handbook: and the IGCSE & IB Subject Selection form, to be returned by 14 November 2025:

As we wrap up Dyslexia Awareness Month , we want to share some practical ways families can support children with dyslexia at home and partner with us at school. At school, we provide tools such as audiobooks, speech-to-text technology, targeted phonics instruction, and choice-based assessments so students can demonstrate learning in multiple ways. At home, parents can: Read aloud together to model fluency and make reading enjoyable Encourage audiobooks and podcasts as another pathway to stories and information Celebrate effort , not just accuracy, to build confidence Highlight your child’s strengths , whether in art, science, sports, or problem-solving Most importantly, if you have concerns about your child’s reading, reach out. Early identification and support can make a lasting difference. Together, we can ensure every student has the opportunity to flourish as a learner. 👉 Explore resources for families: Understood.org – Dyslexia Basics or Reading Rockets – Dyslexia Awareness Month In support of this awareness, the Student Support Services Team also prepared informative Dyslexia Awareness Boards for you to visit. When you are next in the school building, please take a moment to stop by and learn more about dyslexia, including facts, strategies, and resources for supporting children. You can find the Dyslexia Awareness Boards on the 1 st  and 4 th  Floor. At SPH Kemang Village, we believe every child is made uniquely and wonderfully by God. Just as each student has their own unique gifts, they also have a unique way of learning. We are committed to understanding these differences and providing a supportive environment so every student can flourish in their learning journey.

We are delighted to announce that our annual whole-school Thanksgiving Lunch  is coming soon! 🍁 📅 Save the date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025! This year, our theme is "Gratitude that Shines,"  inspired by Matthew 5:16 : "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." May this special time remind us to continuously be a blessing to others  so that our actions glorify our Father in heaven. We can't wait to share this meaningful time of gratitude and fellowship with the entire SPH Kemang Village community! Please view all the important details regarding the time, dress code, and other necessary information  about the Thanksgiving Lunch on the poster attached above.

Dear G8 and G10 Parents, I hope this memo finds you well. I am writing to inform you that your child will be taking two assessments (Personality and Intelligence) this week if he or she is in Grade 10 (on Oct. 27), and one Personality assessment next Tuesday (on Nov. 4) if in Grade 8. These are well-established tools that help parents and students engage in meaningful conversations about potential college majors and future subject selections. After your child completes the assessment(s), a 25-page report will be generated, including career and college pathway recommendations. Your child will share this report with you. If they do not, please gently remind them to show you the results. Should you have any questions regarding the results, please make an appointment to see me with your child ( Abraham.chung@sph.ac.id ). I will be happy to go over the results. For your information, I will also be available on November 6 to answer any assessment or IGCSE/IB subject selection related questions. In Christ, Dr. Abraham Career & College Counselor SPH-KV, Jakarta, Indonesia

Dear Parents, We know that every parent shares the same desire for their child's success. We were delighted to address this during our recent two-part parent session led by our Head of School, Mr. Dale on The Secret to Student Success . We thank you for joining us and sincerely hope this has given you valuable insight and practical ways to guide your child, as well as a better understanding of how we support them on this journey. At SPH Kemang Village, we strongly believe that parents are partners in education , and a student's success is truly achievable through a strong school-parent partnership. If you missed the sessions or would like to review the material again, please click the link below for the slides: We look forward to walking this important journey together with you!

While dyslexia presents challenges with reading and spelling, it also comes with unique strengths. Research shows that dyslexic brains often have stronger connections in areas related to creativity, problem-solving, and big-picture thinking. Children with dyslexia may: Excel in oral communication and storytelling Have strong visual-spatial reasoning See patterns and connections others might miss Show strengths in subjects like art, design, science, or entrepreneurship Many influential figures have dyslexia and credit it with shaping their creativity and resilience, including Albert Einstein (scientist), Steven Spielberg (director), Agatha Christie (author), Richard Branson (entrepreneur), and Whoopi Goldberg (actress). As parents, we can nurture these strengths by celebrating creativity, encouraging curiosity, and giving our children opportunities to learn in multiple ways—not just through reading and writing. 👉 Discover more inspiring stories: The Yale Centre for Dyslexia & Creativity – Success Stories In support of this awareness, the Student Support Services Team also prepared informative Dyslexia Awareness Boards for you to visit. When you are next in the school building, please take a moment to stop by and learn more about dyslexia, including facts, strategies, and resources for supporting children. You can find the Dyslexia Awareness Boards on the 1 st  and 4 th  Floor. At SPH Kemang Village, we believe every child is made uniquely and wonderfully by God. Just as each student has their own unique gifts, they also have a unique way of learning. We are committed to understanding these differences and providing a supportive environment so every student can flourish in their learning journey.

Dear Parents, Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our recent parent session on SPH Graduation Pathways . It was an informative discussion, where Mr. Jason P, Mrs. Bless, and Dr. Abraham shared an excellent overview of our High School program and the various routes our students can take toward graduation. We understand that planning for high school and beyond is a significant process, and we hope the session provided valuable clarity on the options available to your children. For those who were not able to attend, or for those who would like to review the information again, please find Dr. Abraham's presentation linked or attached below. Should you have any further questions after reviewing the material, please don't hesitate to reach out to the High School office or the presenters directly. We look forward to partnering with you as we guide our students through their academic journey.