Group B Script @ Penabur Kota Wisata

Group B Script @ Penabur Kota Wisata



Script from Rachel and Shu Lin (for Day 2)

On our trip to the PETA Museum, we learnt how indonesians are proud of their history. The spirit of the Indonesians are truly admirable. We can learn from the determination of the indonesians against the Japanese Occupation to fight for freedom and to resist the Dutch.
Next, we we went to the Presidential Palace. We learnt how Indonesia honour their past president, and shows their pride in Indonesia's national history and culture as they take pride in preserving the belongings of their previous presidents. We we also introduced to the meaning behind the symbol of the Indonesia's flag, crest and motto.
At the Bogor Cultural Village, we had the opportunity to learn a traditional dance from the instructor, as well as martial art, silat. We also made a puppet using rice stalks and trumpet using bamboo leaves. During that time, we bonded alot with Penabur Kowis students.
From that day experience, we learnt to appreciate Singapore more, as well as the simplest things in life. We can apply these values to our daily lives, especially on how we can be thankful to what we have, and not whine about the slightest thing.



Script from Victoria (for Day 3):

Good morning teachers and friends of Penabur Kota Wisata. I am Victoria. First of all, I would like to thank all of you for helping us plan such wonderful event for the past few days. My schoolmates and I have experienced a total different culture and learned many new skills. An example would be us visiting the Science Center, where we saw really cool things such as the illusion room where our buddies aid us in translating the information from to sign boards, and we had fun together. Also, we went to Tarman Mini and experienced the places where people in different parts in Indonesia live in and learn about the culture. One of the interesting house we visited was the Papua house where natives came from Irinjaya and the most interesting fact about them was their puberty ritual and mummification that are kept in their house. This is interesting as it is something we can only see through television, while here in Indonesia, it make us curious about these different cultures. Most importantly, from this trip, I have learned a very important lesson where Indonesia is a multi racial country, and like what the motto says, all are united with diversity.



Script from Aqiff (for Day 4):

Day 4 was mainly teaching the primary school students basic mathematics and english, and visiting the Pa Van Der Steur Orphanage. Overall, everyone had a fun experience, and not to mention memorable and fruitful.
Through the teaching experience, we gained a deeper understanding on what it means to be a leader. It was necessary to take the initiative and have the courage to bring about progress for the lessons. Through this, we learned to be patient and accepting.
As for the Orphanage visit, it was noticed that the children, although not as fortunate as others, still learned to cope with their hardships and were very independent. Thier rooms were very neat and had number of house rules which made us realise that we are fortunate with what we have and should not take things for granted. The Orphanage students were approachable, friendly, caring, and amazingly talented. We found out that the guitarist of the performance had self taught himself of the skills. Even though there was a language barrier, they still participated actively in the conversations. The guys also took a different approach for ice breakers, having played soccer instead. How appreciative they were, had heartened us as well.



This marks the end of our blog. Thank You everyone for reading and seeing what we experienced in this short 5 Days 4 Night Student Leader Trip to Jakarta, Indonesia.