The Ultimate - Green School

The Ultimate
It's our way.
It's kids say.
T he newsletter run by G reen s c hool students
Story
Writing
Contest
Issue No.2
Has Arrived!
Edisi no. 2 telah tiba
Dear Green School students,
teachers and parents,
We had a great response from
everyone with our first issue and this
has given us a big boost in confidence
and drive to produce our second issue.
We now have two new members, Maya
Hurd-Lücker and Achintya Nilsen
joining the team from from Grade 7.
Don't forget we offer a classified-ad
section, so if you have anything you
want to advertise, please send to
bamboopost8@gmail.com
or put it in our DROPBOX in the
warung. But most important we love to
receive your stories, photographs and
your drawings.
A digital version of the Bamboo Post
will be sent to parents and students’
emails, and you can also see it on
the Green School homepage. We are
selling printed copies in the Heart of
School.
PLEASE SUPPORT US BY SENDING
your views, AND your work!
From the G6 newsletter team!
AnaÏs, Anneleen, Anjali, Gayatri, Maya.C,
Maya H, Tya & Ibu Cece
How We Got
Our Name
an ja l i da l m i a (G 6 )
Asal mula nama
Bamboo post
When we were deciding what
to call our newsletter, Sonny
Perrussel from grade 6 was
screaming on the staircase
for no reason at all. Then
we asked him, "What
would be a good name for
the newsletter?’’
He answered, "Bamboo
Post’’ and ran off.
Bamboo
Post!
Lomba
menulis
cerita
F ebruary I ssue
2012
Thank you to everyone who
participated in the contest
and congratulations to the
3 winners here. All of your
stories are really interesting so
we have decided to publish
more entries in this coming
issue and the next.
winners
Bali Starlings
—By Chenoa Thompson *
(Kindergarten)
Bali starlings are only in Bali
because they are called the Bali
starlings. Bali starlings are only
blue and white. They are very
cute and have fur on them. Bali
starlings can fly because they
have wings. They cannot speak
English because
they have a different language and
they also cannot
speak other languages that come
from people. Bali
starlings are very
nice because they
never bite people
or do bad stuff.
They have a very
nice fur and it
is very soft. Bali
starlings have
other friends that
are also Bali starlings. We have a
bird park at the school and they
are a kind of bird so they live
there. There are other animals
that are also a kind of bird. And
Bali starlings have a very nice
kind of speaking. They say "tweet
tweet". Bali starlings, they eat
worms. Bali starlings cannot go
into a water swimming pools
because it can make them sick
to do it. Never get close to Bali
starlings because you might make
them scared. I like Bali starlings,
other people like them too. But
robbers or bad people don't like
Bali starlings because they sell
them and they do bad stuff to Bali
starlings. The End
* As dictated by her dad
The Sticky Friends
—By Emanuel Zagata-Jacobson (G1)
Once upon a time there was a carrot and a marshmallow who were best
friends. The carrot was walking to school one day and he fell in a hole.
Then the marshmallow came and saw that the carrot was not at school.
He was very worried. The carrot had fell in a very deep hole and broke
his tail. The marshmallow had a particular thought that the carrot was
hurt so he left school in search of his friend. The carrot was screaming
help, help and it was echoeing against the walls of the deep hole. The
marshmallow heard him and ran to the hole. He dropped down a rope
and the carrot climbed up. Then the marshmallow took off a piece of
himself and stuck the carrots back together. The two best friends were
stuck together for the rest of their lives!
The End.
The Family
& Their
Problem
—By Emunah
ZagataJacobson (G2A)
A Trip to Shanghai
Balinese Festivals:
Galungan
Perjalanan ke Shanghai
By Achintya Nilsen (G7)
By Kathleen Hamilton (G11)
There has been hearsay
recently around Green
School of a group of high
schoolers running amok in
Shanghai. Whilst the high
schoolers themselves are in
on the whole thing, the rest of the school is questioning the
matter. To answer one of the roaming questions, yes, a group
of 8 high schoolers did indeed travel to Shanghai. For what
you ask? For CISSMUN 2012.
CISSMUN stands for Concordia International School
Shanghai, Model United Nations. Yes, it is a ridiculously long
acronym, and here comes the explanation: Model United
Nations is a conference comprised entirely of students
representing countries in a “mock” United Nations format.
In all of the same assemblies and committees as exist in the
real United Nations, students discuss and debate current UN
issues and get to expand their knowledge and give input on
world problems and solutions.
I was one of the students on this trip, along with Mike,
Cormac, and Leslie (Grade 11), Pim and Imogen (Grade 10),
and Theresa and Erinn (Grade 9). We started our trip at some
horrendous hour of the morning, all of us travelling from our
respective homes to the airport for a 6.30am flight. We flew
first to Singapore, where we endured a 5-hour layover, and
then on to Shanghai where we all faced the 5-degree weather.
The group was split up into different home stays, which
was great because it gave us a chance to get to know China
from another student’s perspective, and it made it a lot easier
to make new friends.
Galungan is a festival celebrated
only in Bali, about the story hundreds
of years ago when good (dharma)
conquered over evil (adharma). This
festival happens about twice every
calendar year because the Balinese
calendar year is only 210 days long.
This is one of the most important
celebrations for the Balinese, for it is
the day they believe that their ancestors
and gods walk the Earth, and it is their
job to entertain them. They worship
them to show their gratitude for
defeating evil.
There are three days preparation before the actual
Galungan Day.
Penyekeban Day - 3 days before Galungan
This is the day when families get everything ready
for the next day.
Penyajahan Day - 2 days before Galungan
This is the day when the Balinese make cakes and
goods called jaja. They make it sometimes out of rice or
dough. They put different colours in it to make it look
nice. They use it for offerings and it is also special to eat
during the day of Galungan.
Penampahan Day - 1 day before Galungan
This is the 'Slaughter Day.' The animals that will go as
an offering to the gods are killed on this day. After that
they will be eaten during Galungan day.
Galungan Day - This is the day!!
The Balinese will wear colourful traditional clothing
called kebaya and they will walk to the closest temple
to pray. They give their offerings and decorations that
they have made. They pray to thank the gods for helping
them.
Manis Galungan - The day after Galungan
Where the people will have a rest and they can do
whatever they want and go wherever they want. It is
like a rest from all the hard work of preparing for the
celebration. It's one of the biggest celebrations in Bali!
Ac hi n t ya N i ls e n (G 7 )
Maya C la rke ( G 6 )
The Story of Their Victory
There was once an evil king called Mayadenawa who ruled the
lands. He didn’t let the Balinese worship the gods. So whenever he
saw someone do it, he would kill them. He destroyed their shrines and
temples to make sure they couldn’t practice Hinduism or pray to the
gods. This brought the suffering of the people. Disease spread, crops
failed, and they couldn’t do anything to stand up to the king. Later on,
a priest felt sorry for them so he meditated at the temple of Besakih.
During his meditation, he got a vision from the gods telling him to go to
India. They don’t know who exactly was sent there, but an army of gods
came to attack Mayadenawa. The army was led by the god Indra. Many
died, but the god Indra won in the end. At night the troops slept, and
while they did, Mayadenawa poisoned the water. When Indra’s troops
drank this, they got sick. So then Indra created another kind of water, a
holy one. He let his troops drink it and they were instantly healed. They
continued to try to kill Mayadenawa, but he kept on transforming into
different things. Finally, Indra caught him and killed him. From then,
Hindus celebrate this day as Galungan.
If you want to learn more about the story, go to this website:
http://ispeakbali.com/festival3.htm
The conference itself lasted two days, where we all debated
different issues depending which committee we were a
part of. We Green Schoolers were split between the General
Assembly, Human Rights Commission, and the Security
Council. We all dealt with different issues and got to hear
about different resolutions. The conference was a huge
learning experience for all of us, since it was our first, but it
was also a lot of fun.
After the conference, we still had two days in Shanghai,
which we used to go sightseeing and experience some of
the culture. We visited the top of the Pearl Tower, saw an
acrobatics show, went to the Yuyuan gardens, and of course
went shopping in the fake market! All in all, the trip was
a huge success, and it was definitely worth all of the work
leading up to it. We journeyed, we debated, and we took
hundreds of pictures.
Huge thanks from the entire group to Pak Chad for setting
up the trip and getting us all on board. It was absolutely
amazing…you were right.
Say Goodbye
to 'Slushy'
Selamat tinggal 'Slushy'
g ayat ri Ni l s e n ( G 6 )
By GS Student Council
As part of efforts to get Green School
off the grid, an official energy audit was
recently carried out on the Green School
campus. It was revealed that the slushy
machine was the biggest consumer of
electricity on campus. The middle school
student council decided that it would be
a good idea to survey the students to see
if they still wanted to keep the slushy
machine even though it uses so much
energy.
A middle school student council
member went to each class from grades
1-11 to talk to the students about the
energy audit and to ask students' opinions
whether to remove the
slushy machine. Over
90% of the students
voted to get rid of
the slushy machine!
As a result of this
project we will be
removing the slushy
machine and reducing our schools power
consumption as we move closer to being
off the grid!
We have also been exploring options
to change the product for drying our
hands in the bathrooms on campus. It
has come down to three options:, use the
tissues which we have now or change to
brown recycled paper towels or a reusable
dish cloth/towel. We surveyed students
in grades 1-11 and found that the brown
recycled paper towels were a hit! We will
soon be switching to these towels. So no
need to worry about those flimsy tissues
anymore (if you didn’t like them)!
Comics
4
Anne Brown, Grade 10
This painting was inspired by a study
of the Surrealist style with a focus
on Salvador Dali and René Magritte.
Conceptually, students explored the
juxtaposition of real and imagined
imagery in the exploration of personal
concepts with emphasis on the illusion
of space and the creation of 3D form
using tonal gradation.
Questions
for Ibu
Margot, GS
Art Teacher
Pertanyaan untuk
Ibu Margot, guru
seni lukis GS
By Anjali Dalmia
(G6)
Shanti Pockell, Grade 8
Q: Why are you so passionate about Art?
A: I grew up in an artistic background, my
mother was an illustration artist and I have
been actively engaged with creative pursuits
all my life, including my own art practice,
working in the fashion industry and creating
interior spaces which are uplifting visually.
My family were also educators, promoting
an interest in art education for me at a young
age. Throughout my career I have had a
particular interest in exhibiting students' work
in public spaces and I have led many projects
in Australia and Indonesia where my students’
artworks have been showcased, leading to
cross-cultural exchanges focusing on the arts.
Q: Why do you like teaching?
A: I like teaching so I can contribute to
the creative capacities of my students by
encouraging them to think and respond to
the world around them with new insights.
The visual arts enable students to observe
and reshape their ideas and potentially
contribute to changing the world through
their art practices. Studying the work of
artists also adds another dimension to
understanding the history of the world, as
This unit focused on
learning about the
symbolism of the lotus
in Balinese culture and
ways to use line, shape
and pattern as recording
devices in the creation of
composition. Emphasis was
placed on the way the flower
portrays beauty, harmony,
balance, grace and purity in
Hinduism, with reference to
Dewi Saraswati, the Goddess
of Knowledge, where the
lotus visually connects her
to earthly experience but
also elevates and transcends
her as a deity. Integrated
links were also made to the
ecology of our own Green
School 'Mystical Waters'
pond where lotuses grow
naturally and locally.
Totem Poles,
Grade 6, 7 and 8
We painted totem poles
with symbolic, cultural
and visual references to
Indonesia, Bali and Green
School. Bamboo was used
as a repurposed material.
artistic styles often reflect cultural, spiritual,
social, and political values. artistic styles.
Q: What do you like about the Green School
students?
A: I think they are highly creative, very
sensitive, happy, and loving. They love
coming to the studio and engaging in
the creative activities I offer within the
curriculum. They have a strong sense of
identity as individuals as well as members
of Green School, contributing to making the
world a better place through environmental
action and consciousness-raising within and
beyond the school community. My students
have a heightened sense of the importance
of the natural world and have excellent
observation skills.
Q: What are your favourite things to teach?
A: I like my students to be exposed to broad
range of 2D & 3D media, using recycled
materials where possible and integrating with
other subjects in cross curricular projects.
Currently in Middle School we are making
two large totems from recycled tyres, linking
specific outcomes with Green Studies.
By Maya Clarke (G6)
Knowing
you
Meeting
With the
School
Managing
Director
Mengenal
direktur
pengelola
sekolah kita
Q: What do you think we should change here at Green School?
A: We need more involvement from the parents, kids. And community to help the school and the world.
Q: If you could choose to set another Green School anywhere in the world, where would it be?
A: India or Africa or anywhere located on the water. And we could call it the Blue School with a focus on
marine biology.
Q: How was it working with governments?
A: Working with governments can usually be frustrating and I have worked with many around the world.
But my work with the Singaporean and Abu Dhabi governments has been quite different.
Q: Why was it frustrating?
A: Working with most governments is challenging because they are
very bureaucratic, there are too many people to deal with, and they
aren't always the most motivated group. The Singaporean and
Abu Dhabi governments I found to be very different as they
are responsive, and they compete to hire the best people
they can.
Q: What is the difference between having a
meeting with the government and having a
meeting at Green School?
A: Meeting with a government is more serious and
is more focused on the economy and business aspects.
Here at Green School, it's a more fun focus as it is about
kids and education which I love.
I say
U say
Chinese Festivals:
Green Spotlight
Hari Raya Imlek
Chinese New Year
Sorotan hijau
So many TV crews, photographers, journalists and famous
people are always coming to Green School...
But DO children and parents like this spotlight?
— By AnaÏs Treadwell (G6)
From GS Students
“I don’t mind as long as they ask for permission before
they take my photograph.”
M aya C l a rk e ( G 6 )
“ I came out of the pond the other day in my
Green Studies lesson and I was all wet with my
clothes and there was a camera in front of my face.
I WASN'T looking my best”
i say you say is a
debate forum. For
it or against it, let's
hear it. We will
publish your views
in our next issue.
From Ben Macrory, GS Head of Communication
It seems everyone is excited to do a story about the
Green School project. TV crews, newspapers, magazines,
documentary film crews...we've been covered by some of
the biggest media names in the world. Everyone, including current
GS families, potential new families, teachers, donors, and innovators from
around the world, learns about us through media. Our story also inspires
people to learn about how they can start their own Green Schools in different
corners of the globe. I think this is a great thing!
Of course, there is concern about the disruption that media visits can
cause. Our Communications Department team is aware of this and does its
very best to ensure that media visits have minimal impact on the normal
flow of the school day. But, maybe the media visits have another sort of
impact, too. As one parent put it, "I would
think it makes the students at Green
School feel like they are a part of
something really special
here to get this level
of attention." I
thought that
was a really
nice way of
looking at it.
By Maya Clarke (G6)
Chinese New Year (农历新年) is an important festival
celebrated among the Chinese for 15 days.
It is also called ‘Spring Festival’ (春节) because it marks the end
of the long winter and welcomes the spring.
For the Chinese, New Year's Day is the first day of the first month of the lunar
calendar and could fall at around the end of January or February. There is also a
Zodiac with 12 animals for each month. This year is the year of the dragon.
Before Chinese New Year, there is spring cleaning, which is cleaning the
house completely with water boiled grapefruit leaves so all the bad luck gets
swept and cleaned away. A few days after Chinese New Year, it would be bad to
do more spring cleaning or the new good luck would be swept away. Also done
before Chinese New Year is shopping. It is a new year for the Chinese; therefore.
there must be new things!
Chinese clothing are often bought, and also flowers and
tangerines to decorate the house. The colour red is often used
and worn during Chinese New Year because it represents good
luck. Many people put up lucky sayings on red paper around the
house. Also, a red square is hung upside-down on the door saying (福),
which means 'good luck,' and that good fortune will arrive.
On Chinese New Year, people go to visit their relatives to give out red
packets (红包) with money inside and to say ‘Gong Xi Fa Cai.’ But you can only
give out red packets only if you are married, an elder, or an employer. Many
families join together to have a big banquet that takes days to set up. Foods like
meat dumplings represent good luck and long noodles represent long life.
Large celebrations are held everywhere with fireworks and firecrackers
exploding every moment to scare away bad
spirits.
Lion dances are held for the first 3 to 5
days of Chinese New Year. The Lions are
controlled by two people, and they go
around to shops and places also to scare
off bad spirits as they dance to the loud
drumming.
The Chinese will also go to the temple to
pray to the gods for a good new year.
A naÏ s T r e adw e l l ( G 6 )
By AnaÏs Treadwell (G6)
Name: Robin John
Christopher Thompson
Nickname: Chris
Age: 46
Born: California
Profession: Media,
Technology and
Education
Favourite warung food:
Ice cold FREAK coffee
Favorite food: Japanese
and Ibu Kadek's food
Favourite colour: Green
for the trees and blue
for water
Things missed
from urban life:
Movies and
theatres
Animals
fearful of in
Bali: None
but least favorite
animals are rats and
mosquitoes
Q: What do you think is the best thing at Green School?
A: The children, because they have such a beautiful vision and wonderful ideas.
Writing contest entries
My Garden
My Life As a Bali Dog
—By Veronica Netya(G2a)
Hidupku sebagai seekor anjing Bali
—By Gayatri Nilsen (G6)
The Cat and a
Scary Forest
—By Sofia Ruhai Yaron (G2a)
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while others are killed by hunters and then eaten as dog
sate. Believe me, this happens a lot. Others die because
of sicknesses, poison, and fighting. But people usually
care more about the sick puppies than adult dogs just
because they look cuter. I think every dog has the right to
a better life, don’t you?
Many people are starting organizations to help Bali
dogs, such as BAWA (Bali Animal Welfare Association)
and others, but we shouldn’t depend on them to do all
the work. They’re not enough for every dog on the streets
of Bali. Why don’t we all help the dogs to have a better
life ahead of them?
How Do You
Come to School?
Naik apa ke sekolah?
We surveyed 110 students and
teachers to find out how they come to
school every day. Here are the results:
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Bali dogs, as you might have
guessed, are dogs that live in Bali.
There are different types of Bali dogs,
like Kintamani and others, but all of them count as Bali
dogs. Bali dogs have a medium-length fur; it’s not too
thick and not too thin. The Kintamani ones have thicker
fur because they live in a colder climate than the others.
Their fur can be brown, black, or white, and sometimes
a mix of all. Bali dogs are not very tall compared to
Dobermans and Great Danes. The females grow to
40–50cm high while the males grow to 45–55cm high.
The Kintamani dogs are the most common pets in Bali,
but they are also endangered. It is the only recognized
breed of dogs in Bali. The other dogs are random-bred.
The locals believe that the breed originated 600 years
ago from a Chinese Chow-Chow. The Kintamani dogs
have long fur, a broad face, flat forehead, and flat cheeks.
They have brown eyes and a curved furry tail.
Many Bali dogs carry diseases and similar stuff
like rabies and worms. This is why you need to be
careful when you touch them. Usually the ones
that have collars or blue marks on them have
been vaccinated, but you still need to be
careful in case they are aggressive.
We are also the reason why they are
endangered and fierce. Many Bali dogs
are fierce because they are first bought
by some people who think they will
get better treatment, but sometimes
they are put in cages because people
are afraid they would bite. But the
more you put them in cages, the
more aggressive they get. Bali dogs
can be aggressive for other reasons,
too, especially when they are thrown;
pulled by the ears, legs, or tail; or
whacked with many different objects.
Many Bali dogs are killed because
people run over them with cars and
motorbikes just because they’re in the way,
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Have you ever asked
yourself how all those
houses in the rice
fields get there?
It’s all the women... they carry all the rocks and sand that are needed
for the house up to the rice fields. Then the men build the house. Have you
EVER asked yourself how all those women can carry such heavy on their
head all day long? In the sun? Where do the women come from? What’s
their salary?
I was very curious and wanted to find out more... so, I went interviewing
them in Ubud near to my house.
Q: Where do you come from?
I am from Bali.
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Q: Do you feel pain when you come
home?
Yes, when I sleep, I feel it all over my
body.
Balinese women work as construction workers
Q: How many kilos were in the bucket
that you were carrying before?
About 25 kilos.
Isn’t this INCREDIBLE??? 25 kilos?? I was amazed... Later I asked
Dwi* why only the women do this hard job, she said that it’s easier for
them to carry the stones on their head than for a man to carry them on
the motorbike.
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Q: How much money do you get every
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people and need about three days for
this job, we'll get Rp100,000 each; that
means about Rp30,000 every day.
M aya Cl ar k e ( G 6 )
Chinese Valentine's Day is
at the end of the first 15 days
of Chinese New Year, which is
the 7th day of the 7th month of
the lunar calendar, not on the
normal calendar.
In the olden days, girls were
not allowed outside apart from
one day, which was Chinese
Valentine's Day. This was the
one day when they could meet
boys. And to test if the boys
were smart, the girls would hang
riddles on lanterns to solve.
Nowadays, people still hang
riddles on lanterns, but only for
children to have fun with.
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Comics
By Anneleen De Ruiter & Gayatri Nilsen (G6)
Hints:
1.___________ and soul
2.Eat, Pray, ___________
3.Everything is coming up ____
4.A pointed symbol
5.The god of love
6.The month of hearts
7.Hot _____________
8.Hard form of carbon
H e a rt s: c lo c kw i s e f rom top :
Ze p h y r A nd e r so n, S e th Mu n ro e,
9.Tie the knot
F e l ip e G onz a l e s , M ai a V i n c e n t,
10.Sanguine
Nana m i F oo ( k i n d e rg a rt en )
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Dear Bamboo Post,
Shall 'Jeli Stiks' be banned???
NO! Kids NEED to have sweet
stuff once in a while. But why don't you try to
make your own candies, very eco-friendly and
yummy.
I found this candy recipe for
you on the Internet. (When I
was a child, I used to prepare
my own "caramel" at home.)
So try it also!!!
These smooth candies
are what most people
think of when they hear
the word "caramel"—rich
with cream, they are great
as-is, or even better when
dipped in chocolate.
—By Gabriela Bonin
(GS Parent)
e mme t robi n s ( G 8 )
Homemade Caramel
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cream
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
6 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
1-1/3 cups light brown sugar
GS NEWS
Wow, what a cool piece of
architecture! Were you at the opening
ceremony of our amazing 'Millenium
Bridge'? A traditional Balinese ceremony was held on the
27th of January. Our last bridge was destroyed by the river
after a torrential rainstorm and we hope this new one will
stand there for the next millenium with all the blessings
we've now got.
—By Maya Hurd Lücker
Preparation:
1
3
Writing contest entries
Lily Gets
Married
Prepare a small (6
× 6 inch) square
pan by spraying
it with nonstick
cooking spray.
Bring to boil
and cover for
3 minutes.
2
—By Yasmine Reinl
Laine Bertrand (G1)
* One day their was a Gril named LiLy and she loved
animal so she decided to go to the gungle and she sow a
moky and a elephalt and thein she mee a handsome boy
namd gong and he was so nice that he decided to want to
mery. she and theay lived hapuly evr.
5
7
Maya C l a r ke ( G 6 )
*Tiarnan and
Nanda co-wrote
this story
Uncover, but
do not stir!
Continue boiling
until a candy
thermometer
reads 250 °F.
Pour the
caramel into
the prepared
pan and let it
cool down.
6
The Snake
and the
Squirrel
—Tiarnan Want &
Sang Putu Nanda
Putra Kepakisan
(G2A)
4
Combine the sugar,
cream, butter, vanilla,
and 1 tablespoon water
in a medium heavybottomed saucepan.
Stir with a spoon over
medium heat until the
sugar dissolves and the
butter is melted.
Once firm, cut into
pieces and wrap
individually in waxed
paper or cling wrap.
Candies can be stored
in an airtight container
at room temperature
(not refrigerated) for up
to one week.
When it is still
slightly wet,
score the top into
squares, and then
leave to harden
completely.
Happy
Birthday
To You!
Listen Up, Big People
Dengarkan Wahai Para Orang Dewasa!
Frangipani
—By Maya Clarke (G6)
We (as the newsletter team)
would like to wish the January
and February birthday students
a giant Happy Birthday! Below
are all the names, so if you see
these people, wish them a big
happy birthday!
By Anjali Dalmia(G6)
Adults are always urging us kids to watch programs
like National Geographic or crazy science, Little Women or old black-and-white movies. But we don't like
watching this. We like watching Harry Potter or Lord
of the Rings. Some adults think these movies are too
violent or gruesome. They think animated movies
are for babies. But I can prove they are wrong. Here
are some names of fun movies that you and your
parents would enjoy:
• Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
• Rio
• Alvin and the Chipmunks 1, 2 and 3
• Home Alone 1, 2 and 3
• The Harry Potter series
—By the Ultimate Bamboo Post
• Eloise O'Grady
• Patrick O'Grady
• Jai Nax Teva Bareau
• Julius Boggemann
• Maia Aisha Vincent
• Lila Bindiblue Winch
• Hugo Yuji Murphy
• Anel Riera Moraian
• Naemi Talullah Alberti
• Ira Ernest Majors
• Joshua Erik Åhman
• Muhammad Musa Ihsan ad-Din
Kimball
• Ahmadou Bamba Taj ad-Din
Kimball
• Marcus Whittaker Saye
• Achintya Holte Nilsen
• Jessye Pele Carmi
• Jonathan Joseph Fijal
• Mohammed Said Rashid
• Lilith Florent
• Madeleine Daniele Heloise
Bernard
• Jonathan Joseph Fijal
• Pepa Rose O'Shea
• Avalon Harris-Pepper
Clothes We Love!!
By AnaÏs Treadwell (G6)
is
“No, don't wear these shorts! They are too short!”
Thising!
r
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b
“No, don't wear that t-shirt! It's not appropriate!”
That's what mothers usually say when you dress in the
morning, afternoon, and evening—always... Your mothers
want you to dress practically not beautifully!
“What do YOU want to wear?" If your parents
asked that, you probably wouldn't say that
you wanted to wear long cotton skirts or
pants, even in a cold climate. No, you
would want to wear something stylish; a dress…jeans... something "in."
But your mothers are right,
partly, because it is inappropriate to
come to school in spaghetti straps
and very short shorts.
WHO IS RIGHT: PARENTS OR
KIDS?
P.S. Parents: You have to
understand that you CAN'T
dress your children in stuff
from the 1990s!! It's
old!!!
s
This li!
coo
Most Borrowed Library Books in GS
• Harry Potter
• Amulet
• Diary of a Wimpy
Kid
By Achintya Nilsen (G7)
Ana Ï s Tr e a dwe ll (G 6 )
FRANGIPANI, also known as
plumeria, is a common flower
around the whole world. They
are known for their special
fragrant, bright, waxy petals
and a long lasting flower. There
are more than 300 different
frangipanis and they come in
whites, yellows, pinks, reds and
more colors.
Frangipanis are members of
the dogbane, or apocynaceae,
plant family. They symbolise
shelter and protection; they
represent the feeling of peace
and tranquility and are grown
mostly in Hawaii. Other
nicknames for frangipanis in
different countries are Temple
Tree, Champa, Dead man's
Fingers, Egg Flower, and
Amapola. In Bali it is called
Jepun.
Frangipanis smell best at
night and are more likely to be
found in hot places as they are
sensitive to the cold. In early
winter, their leaves tend to fall.
Also their tree wood is white,
light and soft, and can be used
for the making of musical
instruments, tableware and
furniture. In tropical places,
frangipani may reach a height
of 30-40 feet and half as wide.
Did you know that
frangipanis will only burn
in extreme heat (over 500°)?
It is also the national flower
of Nicaragua. In Caribbean
cultures the leaves are used
as poultices (a healing wrap)
for bruises and ulcers and the
latex is used as a linament for
rheumatism.
Movies We Like!!
january
Bunga Kamboja
Selamat Ulang Tahun
untuk Anda!
• A.A.Sg.Mas Karenina Nagita Krishna
• Tomas Muñoz de Gruyter
• Una Young Lee
• Jaiah Hazel Schwartz
• Aliya Ines Reinl Laine Bertrand
• Yasmine Anais Reinl Laine
Bertrand
• Veronica Febrianefta Netya
• Thalia Made Crosby
• Jaap De Ruiter
• Lily Joy Fairs
• Leeland Juzo Gentry
• Toby River King
• Radha Baird
• Alexandre Van Der Gulik
• Leslie Elisabeth Leonarda
Mouradian
• Michael Samian Natenzon
• Leo Kodjo Hajek
february
do you
know
Do you ever feel like you don't have a choice? Are
you always told what to watch or read or wear?
a rtwor k by
n ew s l ette r te a m ;
l ayout De s ig n
by Ibu c e c e l i a ;
Copy e d ite d by
Ibu Sus i e