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The International Young Leaders Summit (IYLS) 2023 is once again held, featuring Indonesia as the host country through the representation of BINUS SCHOOL Education, accommodating numerous international students. The event, taking place from November 8-10, is attended not only by students from BINUS SCHOOL Simprug, BINUS SCHOOL Serpong, BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi, and BINUS SCHOOL Semarang but also by students from Chung Cheng High School (Singapore), Nanshan High School (Taiwan), Urawa Gakuin High School (Japan), Suzhou Science & Technology Town Foreign Language High School (China), and Penang Chinese Girls’ Private School (Malaysia). Over three days, students, teachers, and school principals participate in a series of activities through four Learning Journeys, focusing on culture, education, environment, and health. For the Culture group, they visit Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) to learn about Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage. The Education group visits the Meta Indonesia office to hear about the technological developments by Meta. The Environment group explores important places in Jakarta, such as the Istiqlal Mosque and Cathedral, and visits a restaurant that uses organic ingredients. The Health group visits Yayasan Sejiwa to learn about the importance of mental health in today’s society. Additionally, students are encouraged to think critically by creating Action Plans based on their Learning Journeys, addressing cultural issues, education, environmental concerns, and health. CEO of BINA NUSANTARA and Founder of IYLS, Bernard Gunawan Hadipoespito, hopes that through this program, participating students can develop leadership skills capable of fostering and empowering society in the future. “The event is designed for students from various schools in different countries, offering them the opportunity to learn about many things, including Indonesia, to share a common quality-wise understanding,” explains Bernard. Representing Suzhou Science & Technology Town Foreign Language High School, Lio expresses his delight at being part of this year’s IYLS activities, which have provided various learning experiences and introduced him to the international community. “I am very happy to be in Indonesia. In IYLS, I learned a lot, not only about education but also about Indonesia. I also made many new friends here,” says Lio. After three days of IYLS 2023, the learning experience concludes with a cultural performance from each participating country. This event is also part of BINUS SCHOOL Education’s efforts to encourage its students to #DiscoverNewHorizons, continuously gaining new experiences and exploring their potential.

Pendidikan merupakan pilar penting dalam membangun mmeperkuat masa depan bangsa. Tidak diragukan lagi bahwa sistem pendidikan yang berkualitas dapat memberdayakan individu dan komunitas untuk maju. Pendidikan juga menjadi salah satu aspek yang paling penting untuk mempersiapkan generasi muda menghadapi tantangan di masa depan. BINA NUSANTARA (BINUS), institusi pendidikan terkemuka di Indonesia, berkomitmen untuk menyediakan pendidikan berkualitas bagi Nusantara. Komitmen ini diwujudkan melalui BINUS SCHOOL Education yang berdiri sejak tahun 1998 dengan adanya BINUS HIGH, BINUS SCHOOL Simprug, BINUS SCHOOL Serpong, BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi, BINUS SCHOOL Semarang, dan BINUS SCHOOL Surabaya, yang merupakan sekolah terbaru dalam upaya untuk melahirkan generasi yang bisa berkarya dan berkontribusi bagi Indonesia. BINUS SCHOOL Education kini memiliki lebih dari 4.500 siswa aktif dan telah meluluskan lebih dari 6.300 alumni yang tergabung ke dalam lebih dari 200,000 Komunitas BINUSIAN. Melanjutkan Komitmen Membina dan Memberdayakan Masyarakat di Seluruh Nusantara BINUS SCHOOL Surabaya adalah bukti nyata dari dedikasi yang kuat dari BINA NUSANTARA dalam menghadirkan pendidikan yang bermutu. Berdiri di atas tanah seluas 2 Ha, sekolah ini menerapkan pendekatan holistik terhadap pendidikan dengan menawarkan kurikulum internasional yang diperkaya dengan pengembangan karakter dan metode pengajaran inovatif. Dengan perpaduan unik ini, BINUS SCHOOL Surabaya berkomitmen untuk tidak hanya menyiapkan siswa-siswinya untuk sukses dalam hal akademis, tetapi juga membekali dengan soft-skills dan nilai-nilai penting yang akan sangat bermanfaat bagi masa depan mereka. BINUS SCHOOL Surabaya juga adalah hadiah berharga yang diberikan oleh BINUS SCHOOL Education dalam kontribusi 25 tahun dalam dunia pendidikan, sekaligus bentuk komitmen berkelanjutan terhadap keunggulan dan inovasi dalam pendidikan. Sekolah ini didirikan secara strategis untuk memenuhi kebutuhan komunitas Surabaya, yang memperluas warisan pendidikan yang luar biasa dari BINA NUSANTARA kepada audiens yang lebih luas. “BINUS SCHOOL Surabaya hadir untuk menjadi bukti komitmen terus-menerus BINA NUSANTARA terhadap pendidikan berkualitas. Dengan menyediakan pengalaman pendidikan yang inovatif dan berfokus pada karakter, sekolah ini berkontribusi pada perkembangan individu yang berpengetahuan luas, sadar akan dunia, dan berlandaskan moral. Dalam perjalanan pertumbuhan dan berkembangnya, BINUS SCHOOL Surabaya akan memainkan peran kunci dalam membentuk lanskap pendidikan Surabaya dan, dengan demikian, komunitas Indonesia yang lebih luas,” ujar Sherrierose selaku BINUS SCHOOL Education Director. Sekolah Pilihan Bagi Pembelajar Berwawasan Global BINUS SCHOOL Surabaya menawarkan pengalaman pembelajaran berkualitas bagi BINUSIAN dengan berbagai keunggulan sebagai berikut: Kurikulum berstandar Internasional: BINUS SCHOOL Surabaya menawarkan kurikulum yang diakreditasi secara internasional yang sesuai dengan standar pendidikan global. Akreditasi ini memastikan bahwa siswa menerima pendidikan kelas dunia yang mempersiapkan mereka untuk sukses di dunia yang semakin terhubung. Akses menjadi bagian dari komunitas global: BINUS SCHOOL Surabaya bukan hanya sekolah sebagai tempat belajar, namun bagian dari komunitas pendidikan global. Koneksi ini memberikan siswa paparan terhadap beragam budaya dan perspektif, meningkatkan pemahaman mereka tentang dunia di luar lingkungan sekitar mereka. Pengembangan karakter dan pembelajaran inovatif. BINUS SCHOOL Surabaya menerapkan Cambriedge Learner’s Attributes dan BINUSIAN Values yang akan memupuk karakter yang kuat untuk menjadi pribadi yang berjiwa pemimpin dengan tidak lupa untuk selalu menghadirkan solusi dan berdampak bagi permasalahan yang ada dalam Masyarakat. Jaringan Alumni yang Luas: Jaringan alumni yang terhubung dengan BINUS SCHOOL Surabaya meluas ke seluruh cabang BINUS SCHOOL Education. Jaringan ini adalah sumber berharga bagi siswa, menawarkan kesempatan untuk bimbingan, kolaborasi, dan panduan saat mereka menjalani perjalanan akademik dan profesional mereka. Guru dan pengajar berkualitas internasional: Kualitas sebuah sekolah tidak terlepas dari keunggulan pendidiknya, dan BINUS SCHOOL Surabaya bangga memiliki tim guru yang sangat berkualitas dan berdedikasi. Para profesional ini berkomitmen untuk memberikan pengalaman belajar terbaik bagi siswa mereka, mengembangkan potensi mereka sebaik mungkin. “Pendirian BINUS SCHOOL Surabaya bukan hanya perluasan layanan pendidikan yang sederhana. Ini adalah realisasi dari visi lembaga ini untuk membantu siswa menemukan cakrawala baru dan menggali potensi penuh mereka. Dengan menawarkan pendidikan yang beragam dan komprehensif, sekolah ini membekali siswanya dengan keterampilan dan pengetahuan yang diperlukan untuk menghadapi tantangan masa depan,” tutur Michael Wijaya selaku President of BINUS SCHOOL Education. “Dengan hadirnya BINUS SCHOOL Surabaya, kami berharap dapat melihat siswa yang lulus dari sekolah ini tumbuh menjadi individu yang berwawasan luas, sadar akan dunia global, dan berlandaskan moral yang kokoh. Kami berharap bahwa mereka akan menjadi pemimpin masa depan yang dapat memberikan dampak positif pada masyarakat dan bangsa. Melalui BINUS SCHOOL Surabaya, kami berharap untuk melihat kemajuan pendidikan di Surabaya dan kontribusi yang lebih besar pada perkembangan Indonesia secara keseluruhan,” pungkasnya.

A line-up of renowned singers and music groups headlined the BYNAMIC Festival 2023 and entertained thousands of attendees at BINUS SCHOOL Serpong, South Tangerang, on Saturday, 21 October. The student-led music festival at BINUS SCHOOL Serpong embraced the theme “Four Expeditions.” As a biennial festival, BYNAMIC Festival featured a roster of performers who are well-known in the music industry, including Afgan, Vira Talisa, Yovie & Nuno, Mario Ginanjar, Puff Punch, and Maliq & D’Essentials. This festival not only served as an opportunity for entertainment but also provided a platform for students to express themselves and support their creative aspirations through art. The entire preparation process, from concept to the conclusion of the event, involved more than 400 BINUSIANS at BINUS SCHOOL Serpong, offering them the chance to learn about organization and hone their leadership skills. Darlene Christbelle Wijaya, the Chairperson of the BYNAMIC Festival 2023 Committee, emphasized that the selection of performers for this year’s event was carefully curated to ensure enjoyment by individuals of all age groups. This approach aims to make BYNAMIC Festival 2023 a source of entertainment for both the younger generation and the attending parents. In addition to this, Darlene highlighted that this festival is not just a place for fun but also serves as a platform for students to express themselves and nurture their creative aspirations through artistic means. “The entire preparation process, from the concept to the conclusion of the event, involved all of students at BINUS SCHOOL Serpong. This provided us with an opportunity to learn about organization and enhance our leadership skills,” Darlene further explained. In addition to showcasing performances by renowned musicians, BYNAMIC Festival 2023 also offered various other exciting experiences for audience, such as Escape Room, Haunted House, Photobooth, and Memori Harmoni Operational. BYNAMIC Festival is a biennial event that regularly involves students from BINUS SCHOOL Serpong with the goal of nurturing exemplary character, innovative learning, and championing compassionate leadership, in line with the vision of BINUS SCHOOL Education in fostering and empowering society. This activity is also a form of support from BINUS SCHOOL Education for the potential that students possess, particularly in nurturing creativity and discovering new horizons.

Tempeh, often known as a traditional Indonesian delicacy, that is easily cooked into various dishes, has gained popularity for its affordability and widespread appeal to people of all backgrounds. Surprisingly, this soybean-based food has been hailed as one of the best vegan foods globally. The name “tempeh” has gained recognition among European communities, particularly among vegetarians. In response to the growing popularity of tempeh in Europe, two students from BINUS SCHOOL Simprug embarked on an innovative endeavor to create a Portable Machine of Tempeh Making. This technology was showcased to the European public at the Ars Electronica Festival 2023, held at POSTCITY Linz in Linz, Austria, from 6-10 September 2023. At this event, the BINUS SCHOOL Simprug booth adopted the theme “Tempeh Universe: Revealing the Secret of Tempeh – Indonesian Food Heritage and Vegan Life” featuring the Portable Machine of Tempeh Making, a technology that processes soybeans into tempeh. The Portable Machine of Tempeh Making is the creation of two 10th-grade students from BINUS SCHOOL Simprug, Kenneth William Santoso and Davrell Mylka Jowkins. Their presence at this international event was accompanied by BINUS SCHOOL Simprug teacher Ms. Savita as research mentor, as well as Dr. Rinda Hedwig as Research Interest Group Leader and Marcel Saputra as Research & Development Coordinator from BINUS University’s Computer Engineering department, and Chef Trias Septyoari Putranto. With pride and enthusiasm, Kenneth William Santoso and Davrell Mylka Jowkins provided an explanation of how the device operates. Kenneth explained that the concept behind this technology is relatively simple, involving the control of all tempeh processing stages, from initial steps like soybean washing, boiling, to soybean and hull removal. “The first step of the machine is to soak the soybeans for 6 hours while the machine oscillates back and forth to ensure the separation of the hull from the bean. Secondly, the machine will bring the soybean and water to a boiling temperature. Thirdly, the machine will increase its rotation speed to ensure the absolute separation of the hull from the bean,” explained Davrell. Kenneth added that the machine also adds yeast as a fundamental ingredient in soybean processing into tempeh. The machine’s temperature adapts to room temperature, complete with air circulation to facilitate fermentation. “The result of this controlled process is eventually the creation of the tempeh dishes. This machine exercises the entire process from soybean to tempeh offering consumers consistent quality and less work,” continued Kenneth. The Portable Machine of Tempeh Making is planned to be marketed in non-Asian countries, excluding Japan, with the goal of promoting traditional Indonesian cuisine to the world. Mr. Isaac Koh, the Principal of BINUS SCHOOL Simprug, expressed that every student’s talent and interests should be continuously supported to hone their potential, allowing it to have a positive impact on society. “Here, we believe in encouraging students to explore their interests and talents and supporting them with the resources to achieve them at the highest level possible,” Mr. Isaac explained. As a research mentor to Kenneth and Davrell, Ms. Savita is truly proud of the opportunity to have a showcase at the Ars Electronica Festival 2023, especially considering the positive response from the audience. “During our exhibition in Austria, the response we received was incredibly enthusiastic. It was evident that many people in Europe were highly interested in this tempeh processing technology, and they also seemed to enjoy dishes made from tempeh,” expressed Ms. Savita. The Indonesian Embassy in Austria (KBRI/PTRI) also attended and provided support to the BINUS SCHOOL Simprug delegation, which proudly represents Indonesia through their innovative technology. The Ars Electronica Festival is an exhibition that combines various fields, including science, business, creativity, art, and local wisdom from around the world. BINUS SCHOOL Simprug’s presence with the Portable Machine of Tempeh Making demonstrates that BINUS SCHOOL Education always fully supports its students in their creative endeavors and innovations, particularly when they are impactful to society, aligning with the vision of BINA NUSANTARA to foster and empower society in building and serving the nation.

On 3 August, BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi hosted an Electives Fair, where they presented 26 different activities, each with its respective vendors in attendance. This event allowed students and parents to explore these activities, asking questions and seeking information. Our primary goal is to encourage the students to participate in electives that align with their interests. This not only helps them maintain a healthy balance between their academic pursuits and personal interests but also provides them with a valuable avenue for acquiring new knowledge and enjoying themselves, rather than being confined solely to the classroom. We extend our gratitude to all the enthusiastic students and parents who visited the booths and actively participated in the demonstrations. The showcased activities included Ballet, Digital Arts, Muay Thai, Horse Riding (Equestrian), Archery, and many more. We are excited to announce that the electives will commence on Monday, 4 September. We hope our students will thoroughly enjoy this enriching experience!

BINUS SCHOOL Simprug is delighted to announce that the “Bersama Untuk Bangsa” team of the Class of 2026, in collaboration with Happy Hearts Indonesia, has embarked on an incredible journey this year. They are working towards contributing to rebuilding Sumber Kasih Preschool in Sumba, NTT. The project not only aims to improve the quality of education but also addresses an environmental issue by utilizing eco-bricks made from plastic waste in the rebuilding process. For the past month, “Bersama Untuk Bangsa” has made tremendous efforts in seeking support for their project, such as giving presentations to companies and setting up a crowdfunding platform for public donations (Kitabisa.com). Recently, they have also been accepted by the IB Global Youth Action Fund, and they will receive some funding for their project and mentorship sessions from experts. This will equip them with more skills to make the project successful. This noble initiative would be possible only with the support from the community. Thus, the team has created a Kitabisa.com page: https://link.binus.org/BinusSimprugHappyHearts2023 for people to contribute at their convenience. Also, companies that would like to support them through CSRs (Corporate Social Responsibilities) can contact the team at bersamauntukbangsabss@gmail.com. The contribution will undoubtedly help the team provide better educational opportunities for the children in Sumba. In the end, the project can help achieve our vision of “fostering and empowering society in building and serving the nation.

BINUS SCHOOL Semarang supports community service as a way in which students can learn to engage themselves with the community benefitting in the development of their social skills – connecting to the community and raising social awareness. The last outreach programme of the school year 2022-2023 was held on Saturday, 27th May 2023, with a collaboration of students, teachers, and parents assisted by the Principal and ECYEL Vice Principal of the school. Donation was collected on a voluntary basis. Students and teachers together served and entertain to comfort the elders in the home of aged Panti Jompo Harapan Ibu, Semarang. There are 25 elders hosting the home and the activities were planned to comfort the heart of the aged. Students, teachers, and parents together were joyfully singing lovely songs, serving food for them, and cheering them up. The visit was engaging and received with gladness by the host.

A team of talented students from BINUS SCHOOL Simprug achieved remarkable success in the Blueshift Business Competition held by Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. Led by Morgan Wiradharma, the team represented Indonesia’s CORE, an NGO business organization, proposing innovative solutions for Sporting Wheelies, a Queensland-based NGO. Out of 108 participants, they made it to the finals, becoming the only international team and the first from Indonesia to do so since the competition’s start in 2014. Their strategic journey involved initiating social media virality and creating the annual event, WeLeague, to unite schools and students from diverse areas of Queensland. Despite personal sacrifices, they embraced the challenge wholeheartedly, realizing the invaluable learning experience. The team’s second-place triumph in the competition symbolizes the potential of youth when provided with the right opportunities and support. Their success highlights the significance of nurturing young minds to become future leaders and change-makers.

Beragamnya suku dan budaya di Indonesia melahirkan banyak cerita rakyat, termasuk cerita Timun Mas yang dipercaya berasal dari Jawa Tengah. Kisah ini menceritakan tentang seorang wanita bernama Timun Mas yang harus berhadapan dengan raksasa dengan sebutan Buto Ijo. BINUS SCHOOL Serpong sebagai sekolah yang berbasis kurikulum internasional Cambridge terus mengajak setiap siswanya menjelajahi horizon-horizon baru, serta tetap mempertahankan nilai-nilai budaya dan kearifan lokal, salah satunya ditunjukan melalui pertunjukan drama dari cerita rakyat, Timun Mas. Pertunjukan yang diadakan di BINUS SCHOOL Serpong, Tangerang Selatan, Jumat (26/05), melibatkan lebih dari 100 siswa BINUS SCHOOL Serpong yang juga didukung oleh guru, staf, dan juga orang tua siswa. Ketua Komite Produksi Timun Mas yang juga siswi kelas 11 di BINUS SCHOOL Serpong, Nicole Vashti, menjelaskan bahwa cerita Timun Mas kali ini diadaptasi ulang dengan mengangkat isu-isu sosial maupun lingkungan yang saat ini tengah menjadi sorotan. “Cerita Timun Mas kami buat menjadi lebih modern dengan memasukan unsur-unsur masa kini, kami juga memasukan isu seperti penebangan hutan yang perlu mendapatkan perhatian lebih karena berdampak langsung pada kerusakan lingkungan,” ungkap Nicole. Produksi pertunjukan Timun Mas dikerjakan seluruhnya oleh siswa dari BINUS SCHOOL Serpong, mulai dari aktor dan aktris, penata panggung, penata busana, penata lampu, kepenulisan naskah, dan juga musik orchestra yang mengiringi pertunjukan. Bahkan, sebagian besar musik yang menjadi pengiring merupakan hasil aransemen dari Tim Produksi Timun Mas. Sejak proses produksi Timun Mas yang dimulai di tahun 2022 lalu, para siswa bekerja keras untuk memberikan hasil terbaik dengan tetap membagi waktu antara akademis dan juga persiapan pertunjukan ini. “Kami juga mendapatkan banyak dukungan dan arahan dari guru-guru maupun bantuan dari orang tua, dengan banyaknya dukungan yang didapatkan semakin membuat kami bersemangat memberikan penampilan yang berkesan,” tambah Wakil Kepala Komite Produksi Timun Mas, Calista Zahra Caesariyani, yang juga merupakan siswi kelas 11 BINUS SCHOOL Serpong. Presiden BINUS SCHOOL Education, Michael Wijaya Hadipoespito, mengatakan pertunjukan Timun Mas menjadi wadah bagi siswa dan siswi untuk mengembangkan bakat dan potensi yang dimiliki terhadap horizon-horizon baru di BINUS SCHOOL Education. “Isu sosial dan lingkungan yang diangkat pada pertunjukan ini juga masih sejalan dengan program Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) yang menjadi salah satu perhatian BINUS SCHOOL Education, sesuai dengan visinya, membina dan memberdayakan masyarakat untuk membangun bangsa,” jelas Michael.