Dear SIS-PIK Families,

April has been one of those months that truly reflects what makes our school such a special place for your children to learn and grow. There has been a wonderful sense of energy, creativity, and purpose across the campus.

A key highlight was Education Day 2026, where we welcomed hundreds of teachers from 30 schools across Jakarta to engage in an important question: what does education mean today, and what must it become for the future? In my opening address, I spoke about the need to move beyond small changes and think more specifically about how we prepare young people for an increasingly complex world.

Central to this is the balance between innovation, inclusivity, and integrity. Innovation must be meaningful and focused on improving learning, not just ‘technology for technology’s sake’. Inclusivity ensures that every child benefits from these opportunities, and is a reminder that every child is unique. Integrity keeps us grounded in doing what is right for our students, and focuses on our key purpose of developing students of good character. When these three come together, they create an environment where all children can thrive. This continues to guide our approach at school.

This commitment to a broader, outward-looking education was also reflected in our recent visit from Trinity International School Japan. It was a pleasure to welcome their students and staff to our campus. Building these international connections is an important part of developing our students’ global mindset, as well as opening up future opportunities for collaboration and shared learning.

This spirit of innovation was very evident during our STEAM Week, which I thoroughly enjoyed. It was a pleasure to see our Primary students take on the role of Young Inventors, developing creative solutions to real-world challenges linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. As you walked through the exhibition, you would have seen not just impressive projects, but thoughtful ideas driven by curiosity and a genuine desire to make a difference.

Our Performing Arts Faculty also provided memorable moments this month. The Grade 10D BTEC Performing Arts students delivered a moving production of Dear Evan Hansen, demonstrating both talent and emotional maturity. At the same time, our youngest students in Grades 1 to 3 brought great joy to the stage with Go Fish! – a production that celebrated participation and ensured every child had a role to play. It was a wonderful example of inclusivity in action.

What has stood out most this month is how these experiences come together to support your child’s development. Whether through innovation in STEAM, creativity in the arts, or international collaboration, students are being encouraged to explore their interests, develop confidence, and understand how they can contribute positively to the world.

Warm regards,

Dr Dan