CATALYST | January 2023

CONTENTS
Principal's Message
SPB Gathering
"New Semester Gathering"
Harvard Young Global Leaders Program
Virtual Gallery
Nursery & Kindergarten
Confidence Class Party
Parent Teacher Conference
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Happy New Year!
I believe this year will be a year of
increased blessings for all of us.
As we enter a new year and a new
semester, I would like to remind everyone
that we have a chance to have fresh
beginnings, renewed dedication and
positive change. New Year brings our
students, faculty and families all the
possibilities and the potential for great
achievement.
I welcome you and all of our students
back to SPB for the new semester. I wish
to let you know that we at SPB are fully
committed to continue to provide the best
education possible to our students. We
are excited with the upcoming activities
and opportunities this semester, including
hosting the Harvard Young Global
Leaders Program in Cirebon.
So once again, it is with renewed hope
and optimism of the New Year and the
new season that I welcome you back to
school and wish you a happy, healthy,
successful and prosperous 2023. May
God bless us all.
Achievements
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Alumni Corner
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Warm Regards,
Regina Elisabeth T. B.Sc, M.Ed
Spotlight On
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(Executive Principal)
Forum Komunikasi Kepala Sekolah
SMA Swawsta (FKKS) Cirebon
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Insight
Cirebon Music School
Develops Young Musicians
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SPB PARENTING TIPS 1
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How to Be More Confident
by Terry Levy
Confidence means feeling sure of yourself
and your abilities — not in an arrogant way,
but in a realistic, secure way. Confidence
isn't about feeling superior to others. It's a
quiet inner knowledge that you're capable.
Confident people:
- Feel secure rather than insecure
- Know they can rely on their skills and
strengths to handle whatever comes up
- Feel ready for everyday challenges like
tests, performances, and competitions
- Tthink "I can" instead of "I can't"
Why Confidence Matters
Confidence helps us feel ready for life's
experiences. When we're confident, we're
more likely to move forward with people
and opportunities — not back away from
them. And if things don't work out at first,
confidence helps us try again.
It's the opposite when confidence is low.
People who are low on confidence might
be less likely to try new things or reach out
to new people. If they fail at something the
first time, they might be less likely to try
again. A lack of confidence can hold people
back from reaching their full potential.
Believing in Yourself
Has someone told you that you're smart?
Funny? Kind? Artistic? A good student? A
good writer? A good athlete?
When people praise us or recognize our
skills and capabilities, it can boost our
confidence — as long as we believe these
good things, too. If you've ever doubted the
good things people say about you, that's
the opposite of self-confidence.
To feel truly confident, you need to really
believe you are capable. The best way to
get that belief is through using your skills
and talents — by learning and practicing.
Confidence helps us move forward to
discover and develop our capabilities.
When we see what we're capable of
and take pride in our achievements,
confidence gets even stronger.
How to Be More Confident
Everyone can work to gain more
confidence. Here are a few tips to try:
Build a confident mindset. When your
inner voice says "I can't," retrain it to say "I
can." Or you could also say, "I know I can
learn (or do) this if I put my mind to it."
Compare yourself kindly. It's natural to
compare ourselves with other people.
It's a way to understand ourselves and
develop the qualities we admire. But if
comparisons often leave you feeling bad
about yourself, it's a sign to work on your
confidence and self-esteem.
Shake off self-doubt. When we doubt
our abilities, we feel inferior, unworthy,
or unprepared. That can make us avoid
people and situations we might enjoy and
grow from.
Take a safe risk. Sign up for a school
committee, volunteer to help with a
project or bake sale, or try out for a team
or talent show. Raise your hand in class
more often. Talk to that cute kid in your
science class.
Challenge yourself to do something that's
just beyond your normal comfort zone.
Pick something you'd like to do if only you
had more confidence. Give yourself a little
push and do it. Now that you've done that,
pick something else to try — and keep
repeating this same process. Confidence
grows with every step forward.
Source:
Know your talents and help them shine.
We're taught to work hard to improve our
weaknesses. Sometimes that's important,
like bringing up a bad grade. But don't let
working on a weakness prevent you from
getting even better at the things you're
good at.
Do your homework. Study. Do
assignments. Prepare for class, tests, and
quizzes. Why? If you've been keeping on
top of class work all along, you'll feel more
confident in tests and finals. The best
defense against test anxiety and school
stress is to keep up and do the work
steadily.
Dare to be the real you. Let others see you
for who you are — mistakes, insecurities,
and all. Insecurities are easier to move
past when we don't feel like we have to
hide them. Embrace your quirks instead of
trying to be like someone else or acting in
a way that's not true to you.
It takes courage and confidence to be real.
But the more real we are, the more selfconfident
we become. Confidence builds
self-esteem.
Keep At It
Confidence levels go up and down for all
of us, even the most confident-seeming
people.
If something shakes your confidence,
show yourself some understanding.
Don't criticize yourself. Learn from what
happened, think what you could have done
differently, and remember it for next time.
Talk about what happened with someone
who cares. Then remind yourself of your
strengths and the things you've achieved.
Get back in the game!
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SPB PARENTING TIPS 2
SPB PARENTING TIPS 2
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Ketika anak Sering Terlambat Masuk Sekolah
by Amrita Gracias
Mengapa kebiasaan terlambat harus
dihentikan?
1. Mengganggu konsentrasi siswa
Anak yang berangkat sekolah dalam
ketergesaan, pasti kurang persiapan.
Bahkan kadang mereka juga melewati
sarapan paginya.
Setiba di sekolah, ia harus mengikuti
serangkaian prosedur sebagai
konsekuensi keterlambatannya.
Hal-hal ini tentu akan mengganggu
konsentrasinya dalam mengikuti
pembelajaran, ditambah pula tatapan
teman sekelas dan teguran guru, semakin
membuat kondisi anak jadi tidak nyaman.
Tidak heran jika pada akhirnya siswa
yang sering terlambat akan terganggu
prestasi akademiknya. Sesungguhnya
yang terganggu konsentrasinya bukan
hanya anak yang terlambat, guru
yang terpaksa berhenti saat sedang
menjelaskan dan siswa lain yang
sedang menyimak penjelasan, pasti ikut
terganggu.
Source:
2. Menjadi terbiasa dan masa bodoh
Ketika keterlambatan dibiarkan terus
menerus terjadi, lama kelamaan anak
akan menjadi terbiasa. Ia akan bersikap
masa bodoh, baik teguran guru, maupun
tatapan teman-teman sudah menjadi hal
yang ia anggap biasa. Tidak ada rasa
sungkan dan malu.
Siapa saja yang harus mengajarkan
siswa karakter disiplin?
Kalau bicara tentang pelaku
pembentukan karakter, maka berarti
kita membicarakan peran dari keluarga,
sekolah dan lingkungan. Tiga komponen
inilah yang membentuk karakter manusia,
sejak lahir hingga dewasa. Namun
keluarga adalah faktor terpenting dalam
membentuk karakter anak.
Ki Hajar Dewantara menyebut, semua
ibu adalah guru pertama manusia.
Orang tua, ibu, adalah figur otorita yang
menanamkan banyak hal pada empat
tahun pertama seorang anak. Setelahnya
barulah peran mendidik anak dilakukan
bersama, oleh keluarga dan sekolah.
Jadi orang tua wajib ikut berperan,
mendukung kebijakan sekolah
mendisiplinkan siswanya.
Apa yang harus dilakukan keluarga
dalam mengajarkan disiplin ke anak?
1. Menyamakan visi
Semua anggota keluarga, ayah, ibu,
kakek, nenek bahkan pengasuh harus
punya satu pandangan bahwa disiplin
itu penting. Mengajar anak tepat waktu,
termasuk tidak terlambat hadir di
sekolah, adalah bagian dari mengajarkan
disiplin.
Dengan visi yang sama, maka tidak ada
anggota keluarga yang mengizinkan
anak bangun lebih lambat dengan alasan
kasihan semalam tidurnya larut malam.
Di sisi lain, orang tua juga perlu
memberikan contoh dengan bangun
tepat waktu walaupun tidur terlambat.
Jangan sampai malah orang tua yang
terlambat mengantar anak ke sekolah
karena kesiangan bangun. Ingat,
mencontohkan lewat tindakan adalah
cara mendidik yang paling efektif.
2. Konsisten
Phillippa Lally, peneliti di UK Health
Behaviour Research Centre melakukan
penelitian dan menyimpulkan butuh
minimal enam puluh enam hari untuk
membentuk sebuah kebiasaan baik.
Intinya, untuk mengubah kebiasaan
buruk seperti terlambat dan tidak
disiplin, harus dilakukan dengan
memunculkan kebiasaan baik, yaitu
kebiasaan untuk tepat waktu. Kebiasaan
yang baik ini baru dapat bertahan
jika dilakukan secara konsisten, terus
menerus. Kebiasaan yang dipupuk
terus menerus dalam jangka waktu
lama secara konsisten memunculkan
“otomatis”.
3. Ajarkan anak menerima konsekuensi
Jika karena sesuatu hal anak jadi
terlambat, orangtua perlu mengajarkan
anak untuk menerima kosekuensi dari
sekolah.
Jangan malah orangtua mengarang
berbagai cerita pada guru agar anak
terbebas dari konsekuensi terlambat.
Anak perlu paham, sesekali berbuat
salah adalah hal wajar, dan mendapat
konsekuensi sekolah karena berbuat
salah, juga adalah hal wajar yang perlu
diterima dengan besar hati dan sebagai
pembelajaran.
Untuk selanjutnya akan akan semakin
berhati-hati memperhatikan waktu agar
tidak terlambat lagi.
4. Berikan reward ketika kebiasaan baik
mulai timbul
Ketika anak berhasil konsisten tepat
waktu, tidak terlambat bangun, tidak
terlambat ke sekolah selama jangka
waktu tertentu, misal sebulan penuh,
berilah reward. Apresiasi anak, baik
dengan ucapan, pelukan bahkan bila perlu
hadiah kecil.
Hal ini akan semakin menyemangati anak
untuk terus memupuk kebiasaan baik
yang mulai terbentuk.
5. Kerja sama dengan pihak sekolah
Penuhi undangan sekolah untuk
membicarakan masalah keterlambatan
ini. Sampaikan kondisi yang mungkin
bisa jadi pemicu apa adanya. Diskusikan
dengan pihak sekolah langkah apa yang
perlu diambil, dan ikuti.
Terkadang perubahan tidak kunjung
terjadi karena orang tua tidak
menjalankan apa yang sudah disepakati
bersama. Mulai dari alasan tidak sempat,
tidak tega dan alasan-alasan lainnya.
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