MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

Teachers, staff and management 

of 

Independent English Course (Bogor)

and 

Independent Group of Language Services (Indonesia)

wish you all 

a Merry Christmas 2010 

and 

a Happy New Year 2011. 

May the Christmas and New Year celebrations 

give you all lots of blessing.

Best regards...

CHRISTMAS, YEAR-END AND NEW-YEAR HOLIDAYS

Year 2010 is going to end, and year 2011 is going to come. There are some regular and important events to come: Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year. To give students and teachers time to celebrate those days, Independent English Course Bogor will have year-end holidays from 23 December 2010 to 5 January 2011. Lessons will not be held from 23 December to 5 January (classes will resume on 6 January 2011); however, our office will still open on 23 December and 5 January as teachers will still have some activities on those days.


Teachers, students, management and all staff wish you a merry Christmas, a happy new year and great holidays.

CLASS PROFILE : INTERMEDIATE 2

This is the oldest group that has studied since Independent English Course in Bogor was established in 2008. Initially the students included Stevanie Clarisa, Mia Sylvia Sanjaya, Fransisca Livia, Andrianus Pujianto, Marwin Suwardi and Habib M Tawakal. Later some new students such as Nora Nisrina, Sekar Hanun Ulwani, Dariatus S and Budi Prabowo joined. Sekar Hanun and Budi Prabowo moved from their Tuesday-Friday class. Recently Nora Nisrina has quit due to her busy activities in mathematics courses.

The students in this class have been studying English with Mr Thomas since they were still studying in another English course. They have had good and active English now. They say that they have no problems with English lessons at school. Since the students in this class have known each other, their friendship is very strong... they support each other to master English.

The students now study in different schools in Bogor. Stevanie Clarisa and Mia Sylvia Sanjaya study at SMA Kesatuan; Fransisca Livia goes to SMKK Baranangsiang; Andrianus Pujianto and Marwin Suwardi study at SMA Regina Pacis; Habib goes to SMA YPHB Bogor; Nora Nisrina, Sekar Hanun Ulwani, Dariatus S and Budi Prabowo go to SMAN 1 Bogor.

ACTIVITIES IN NOVEMBER 2010

Time has been running quickly... It is November now, even it's been the fourth week of the month. There have been some activities done at Independent English Course Bogor.


The intensive English training programme at United Tractors School Jakarta for batch III finally finished on Friday 19 November. On the last two days, the students presented their prepared papers in front of the audience which includes students, English teachers and even UT lecturers. The students looked eager as well as anxious but the paper presentation could finally run well.

In November 2010 Independent students explores MODESTY (some others say simplicity) as one of the 12 living values that needs to be learnt and applied. To live in modesty has a lot of aspects such as honesty, accountability, generousity, self-acceptance and so on.


This month some new students join Independent. Some of them come from another English course in Bogor... They decided to move to Independent as their old English course is going to be closed. Independent's management, staff and other students welcome them. We hope that the new students will enjoy their study here.

INDEPENDENT'S ACTIVITIES IN OCTOBER 2010

There are some activities in October 2010.


First, students and teachers work and learn together about one of the 12 living values.


Second, teachers finished reports on Batch II of United Tractors School's English training programme. The students' examination was not done face-to-face but through long-distance assessment.


Third, teachers are preparing for the English training at United Tractors School Jakarta. Batch IV is scheduled to start on Monday 18 October 2010. This intensive course will last till 20 November 2010. To prepare this, some new part-time teachers are recruited to handle classes in Jakarta and in Bogor.


Fourth, Independent prepares Bournemouth School of British English in Cikarang to open new classes in October and November. After opening business classes, in the near future Bournemouth will handle special English training for 20 personnel who will work in cruiseships and other places.


We all hope that Independent will grow and be better-known in Bogor, Jakarta and other places.

ACTIVITIES IN SEPTEMBER 2010

Independent English Course has some activities in September 2010. Among others are:

• Giving remedial final test to 7 students of Business English class (level 1/Elementary) at PT Galenium Pharmasia Laboratories Bogor. The students failed in the test last month as they did not complete some requirements or because they could not join the tests at that time.

• Selection process for 17 candidates who would like to join Independent's teaching staff. The applicants come from many areas in Jabodetabek and Central Java. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview.

• Fastbreaking gathering will be held on Saturday 4 September 2010. Teachers and staff are invited to join.

• Idul Fitri holiday will be from Wednesday 8 September to Wednesday 15 September 2010. Classes will resume on Thursday 16 September 2010.

• Management and Staff of Independent English Course would like to wish you a very HAPPY EID MUBARAK 1 Syawal 1431 H. 

• Living value campaigns will still continue with some activities.

ACTIVITIES IN AUGUST 2010

On 10 August Muslims started their fasting month of Ramadhan. There was no special activity at Independent English Course to welcome it, but all teachers, staff and management support all Muslim students and teachers to do fasting. At Independent there is a charity box; we want to use it to raise some donation from students, parents and staff so that we can send the money to the needy people before Idul Fitri. Happy Ramadhan to all Muslims.


On 17 August Indonesia celebrated the 65th independence day. We hoist a flag and some banners to welcome the event. Happy Independence Day.

FINAL TESTS FOR PT GALENIUM PHARMASIA LAB. BOGOR

From 6 - 14 July 2010 all employees who take Business English training programme held at PT Galenium Pharmasia Laboratories have to take final examinations which involve written test and oral test. The tests are given to assess the training participants' competence of English. They have learnt and practised English since the first week of April 2010, and it is time for them to show the progress. The final tests are conducted for two weeks as some students cannot come in the first week due to their busy and tight work schedules. The test result will be sent to Galenium Head Office next week and the training participants will be notified as soon as possible by the Head Office. Independent English Course expresses gratitude to PT Galenium and all training participants for all things that have happened.

INTENSIVE ENGLISH TRAINING FOR BATCH 3 OF UT SCHOOL

Today, Monday 5 July 2010 Independent starts to handle an intensive English training for Batch 3 students at United Tractors (UT) School Jakarta. Led by Miss Siti Wastunnahari, the teaching team consists of Miss Dhani, Miss Kiki, Miss Anike and Miss Dian. The programme is organised for a month and 64 students join it. The students are put in four different classes. Like last year's programme, the intensive English training this year is aimed at helping UT School students to improve their English.

Meanwhile, classes at Independent Bogor are handled by a teaching team which consists Mr Thomas, Mr Novan and Miss Noey. Mr Novan and Miss Noey are our new teachers and they teach our classes temporarily (in July).

FINAL TEST FOR UT SCHOOL STUDENTS (BATCH 1)

The final test for The First Batch of the Second Year Students of United Tractors School is held in the students' job sites. Mr Thomas A. Sutadi, accompanied by Mr Robi from UT School Jakarta, gives the Speaking Test and the Written Test for UT School students in Muara Tae (Wednesday, 23 June), Sangatta-Bendili (Friday, 25 June), Batu Kajang (Monday, 28 June) and in Adaro site (Wednesday 30 June). The job sites are located in East Borneo and South Borneo. Muara Tae site is located in Kabupaten Kutai Barat; Sangatta is in Kutai Timur; Batu Kajang site is in Kabupaten Paser; and Adaro Site is in Kabupaten Paser Selatan. During the trip Mr Thomas and Mr Robi are warmly welcomed by UT personnel. The final score will be sent to UT School in early July, the score of which will be later given to Service Division of PT United Tractors Tbk.

LOMBA KETELADANAN KURSUS TINGKAT WILAYAH AND UT SCHOOL FINAL EXAMS

ON Tuesday 22 June 2010, Independent English Course in Bogor will be assessed be a team from Dinas Pendidikan of West Java Province as Independent has joined "Lomba Keteladanan Kursus Tingkat Wilayah". It will not be an easy thing for Independent as our course is a new one. The competitors are English courses from other regencies and cities, which have had long-time experiences.

Meanwhile, Independent will give English final exams to UT School students (Batch 1) who are on their job training in Kalimanatan. Mr Thomas will leave for Borneo on Tuesday 22 June 2010, accompanied by Mr Robby from United Tractos (UT) School Jakarta. Mr Thomas will go to the students' job sites in 4 different places. The trip will take about 11-12 days.

UNITED TRACTORS SCHOOL ENGLISH TRAINING PROGRAMME 2010-2011

United Tractors (UT) School Jakarta is going to organise an intensive English training programme for its second year students of Batch 3 in July 2010. For Batch 3, the programme will start on 5 July 2010. Batch 4 will start three months afterwords. Just like the previous programme, this year's programme is held to help to prepare the students to work abroad or under supervision of expatriates who use English for daily communication. UT School students are expected to master English, especially to help them in their jobs. They will have to learn a lot to speak English fluently and correctly, write letters, email, reports, proposals, etc., give instructions, tell processes and so on.
For this new academic year, Independent English Course Bogor is trusted again to manage the training. With our experiences, Independent will try the best to serve the students.

LKP INDEPENDENT SENDS MISS SITI FOR "JAMBORE" 2010

LKP Independent, or known as Independent English Course Bogor, is proud to announce that one of its teachers has been selected by Dinas Pendidikan Kota Bogor to join "Jambore Pendidikan Non-Formal/PNF" in Bandung, the capital city of the Province of West Java on Thursday 10 - Saturday 12 June 2010. Dinas Pendidikan has chosen Miss Siti Wastunnahari to be one of Kota Bogor's representatives in the event. Miss Siti is chosen for her capacity and competence. She will join some activities in Bandung together with other representatives from most "kabupaten" in West Java. For Independent, it is an honour to be trusted by the local government. Independent hopes to be a better English course with good and qualified teachers.

LIVING VALUE 6: FREEDOM

Since 1 June 2010, Independent English Course has been campaigning the sixth of the twelve living values: FREEDOM. What does freedom mean? Does everyone have freedom in their life? What is freedom for? How to reach freedom? They are questions about freedom. Independent students and teachers have been trying to explore the answers to the questions through discussions, games, posters, songs, etc.

LIVING VALUE 5: HONESTY

Since 1 May Independent has lauched the fifth campaign of living values: HONESTY.
Students and teachers have been conducting some activities in order to find out the meaning of honesty, how to implement it in our daily life and what we can do to reach that. Some classes have made some programmes such as making posters, discussing it during the lessons and so on.
Independent is not just a course... it is a place where students learn and apply living values.

"INDEPENDENT" THE BEST ENGLISH COURSE IN BOGOR 2010

On Thursday 25 March 2010 Independent English Course was assessed by Assessment Team of Lomba Keteladanan Pendidikan Non-Formal 2010 formed by Dinas Pendidikan, Pemuda dan Olah Raga Kota Bogor in conjunction with the National Education Day 2010.

The result of the competition was announced by Dinas Pendidikan Kota Bogor on Monday 3 May 2010. Independent English Course has been chosen as the best English Course in Kota Bogor in 2010. Independent will later join the next step to be assessed in Korwil II Jawa Barat in the third week of June. Head of Non-Formal Education Section at Dinas Pendidikan, Ibu Hajjah Aan Kurnianingsih, on her visit to Independent on Wednesday 5 May told Independent to prepare all things for the next competition.

For Independent English Course, the achievement is great as we are still new in town. Thanks to all students, teachers and staff, students' parents, Penilik PNF Kecamatan Tanah Sareal (Ibu Suratmi) and everyone who have helped Independent to reach its best in 2010.

ENGLISH FOR JOB SEEKERS

Independent English Course, an English course in Bogor, will organize a new programme and workshop called "English for Job Seekers". The programme is designed for anyone who wants to find a job. The material of the course includes: tips and techniques on how to understand job vacancies written in English, how to write a letter of application, how to write a resume or curriculum vitae and how to prepare for job interviews in English. This workshop or training is going to be held for the first time on Wednesday, 21 April 2010, from 10.00 to 14.00. Participants will only have to pay Rp 119.700 for the workshop. The fee includes training material, certificate, snack and lunch. Registration will be closed on Tuesday 20 April 2010. One class will accommodate 4-8 participants. Anyone who is interested in the workshop, pleas contact Miss Ayya at (0251) 2298154.

LIVING VALUE 4: TOLERANCE

The living value campaign this month is TOLERANCE.


In our daily life, we usually use the word "tolerance" only when we talk about religious relationship. Actually, tolerance is not limited to religions only. Tolerance, which derives from a Latin word "tolere", means an activity to lift the burdens, the suffering, the challenges and difficulties together. Tolerance can be understood as well as an attitude to understand and respect others although we have different opinions, different arguments, different choice and so on.

Here are some values that students can learn and apply:

• We are all unique and have something valuable to offer and share.
• Tolerance is accepting others and appreciating differences.
• Tolerance is accepting myself even when I make mistakes.
• Peace is the goal; tolerance is the method.
• Tolerance is being open and receptive to the beauty of differences.
• The seeds of intolerance are fear and ignorance.
• The seed of tolerance, love, is watered by compassion and care.
• To tolerate life's inconveniences is to let go be light, make others light and move on.
• Tolerance recognizes individuality and diversity while removing divisive masks and defusing tension created by ignorance.
• Tolerance is the ability to face difficult situations.

INDEPENDENT PERSONNEL

This is Independent English Course's personnel in Bogor per 1 April 2010.
From left to right:
Mr. Thomas, Mr. Adi Supriadi, Miss Dhani, Miss Cicilia, Miss Siti, Miss Ayya, Miss Kiki. Part-time teachers, Mr Dwinanto and Mr Muhardi, are not in this picture.

Ready to serve students and clients. Solid team to face future.

INDEPENDENT AND "LOMBA KETELADANAN KURSUS"

Every year Dinas Pendidikan Kota Bogor holds a course competition to celebrate the National Education Day on 2 May. The participants include PAUD (Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini), PKBM (Pusat Kegiatan Belajar Masyarakat) and courses. Most participants represent their own district (kecamatan). There are some assessments such as: course administration, organization, teaching and learning process, etc.

Independent English Course Bogor has been appointed to take part in "Lomba Keteladanan Kursus" in Kota Bogor this year. The evaluating team will visit Independent on Thursday 25 March 2010. For Independent, it is an honour. Winning or not is not a problem for Independent. The process will help Independent to improve the performance. Independent hopes to be an accredited course with national standard status. The contribution in the competition must be supported for self-improvement.

LIVING VALUE 3: RESPECT

Independent English Course Bogor is campaigning the third living value: RESPECT. Since 1 March 2010 all students have been involved in some activities to learn and apply "RESPECT" in everyday activities at home, school and society.

LIVING VALUE 2: LOVE

In January 2010 Independent English Course Bogor campaigned the first living value: Peace. Some discusions and other activities were held in the classrooms.

This month, February, we continue the campaign with the second living value: LOVE.

We want to find out some answers to these questions: what is love? Do we need love? Why do we need love? What can love do? What if the world is without love? Can we give love to others? How to give love to others? What is not love?... and many other questions. Some activities would be conducted so that all students and staff at Independent English Course Bogor will live in love...

LIVING VALUE 1: PEACE

In January 2010 Independent English Course takes 'PEACE' as the first campaign of living values to learn, explored, discussed and applied. All students take part in this campaign. The activities include: writing poems, singing songs, designing posters, drawing, writing papers/compositions, discussing in classrooms, sharing experiences, etc.

There are some things to explore and expose this month such as:
1. What is peace? What do you know about peace?
2. Is there peace around you?
3. Is there peace in you?
4. Is peace important?
5. If it is important, how can we create peace?
6. What can we do now?

We hope that all Independent students and staff will learn much from this campaign and this will be useful in life.

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2009 AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010

Independent English Course Bogor

wish you all:

Merry Christmas 2009

and

Happy New Year 2010.

May our life be better in the coming year.

Regards,

Management