Year 12 Field Study Trip

We welcome back our Year 12 Biology and Environmental Systems and Societies students from their Lombok field study trip this evening. A Huge thank you to Mr Mark Wilkinson, Mr David Wilson & Ms Jane Stevenson for accompanying the students on what I understand has been a very successful trip. 

Happy Easter

Wishing all who celebrate a joyful and peaceful Easter. May this time bring a sense of renewal, hope, and connection with family and friends. 

Whether through quiet reflection or celebration, may this season bring peace, joy, and togetherness to you and your loved ones. 

We are grateful for the vibrant diversity of the AIS  community and the shared values that unite us.

Voting in the Australian Federal Election

The Australian Embassy Jakarta will be open for voting for the Australian Federal Election from 10:00am - 4:00pm on 23rd - 25th April and 28th April to 2nd May. The Australian Embassy Jakarta will not be open for in-person voting on Election Day, Saturday 3 May, 2025. Appointments are not required to vote, however you will be required to bring photo identification such as a driver's license or passport to enter the Embassy.

For further information please visit the Australian Embassy Jakarta site or the Australian Electoral Commission website. 

Bonus: Click to learn about the Democracy Sausage from Behind the News

ANZAC Day

AIS will be recognising ANZAC Day on Friday 25th April with an assembly at 10:00am, which parents are welcome to join. All AIS Families are invited to join the ANZAC Day Dawn Service organised by the Australian Embassy from 4:45am on Friday 25th April at Menteng Pulo. Any students attending the Dawn Service are requested to wear their school uniform.

ANZAC Day, observed on April 25th, is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, commemorating the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers who fought in World War I, particularly the Gallipoli campaign, and honoring all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

ANZAC Biscuits & Meat Pies

Jungle Toppings will have some ANZAC biscuits (not cookies) and meat pies available at the canteen for sale at recess next Friday 25th April. These will only be sold at the canteen (ie not available for pre-order)

Campus Advisory Council

I am pleased to announce that Mrs Heather Stagg will join the Campus Advisory Council in Term 2 to replace Mr Bart Clancy who is returning to Australia. Heather has been a long time supporter of AIS through her involvement in the Parents & Friends Association and supporting numerous other school events. I would like to thank Bart for his continued support of AIS through the CAC and also for co-teaching High School Social & Emotional Thinking with Ms Linzi and Ms Natasha.

Our next Campus Advisory Council (CAC) Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 4th June. Only CAC members (listed below) can attend this meeting

Mrs Heather Stagg	PS Parent Rep
Mr Kevin Baird	HS Parent Rep
Ms Ani Surya	Indonesian Staff Rep
Mr David Kessell	Expat Staff Rep
Dr Beth Ashfield	HS Deputy Principal
Ms Sinead Smith	PS Deputy Principal
Mr Brenton Hall	Academic Advisor to the Board
Mr Craig Eldred	Principal

The CAC provides feedback and advice to the Principal or nominee and the Yayasan Board. It is essential that all members of the Campus Advisory Council establish two way lines of communication with the school community. 

Parent members must make themselves known to other parents and be willing to share contact details to facilitate input, feedback and communication. Parent members are expected to work with and report back to their campus Parents & Friends Association. This can be done via oral or written reports. Parent representatives should share this responsibility. They should also be prepared to discuss items of concern or issues of interest with any parent wishing to provide feedback or express an opinion about matters on the CAC Agenda or reported in the CAC Minutes. 

Parents & Friends (P&F) Association

Our next Parents & Friends (P&F) Association meeting is scheduled for 0900 on Friday 2nd May. All parents are welcome to attend this meeting. Our P&F Executive members are

Asnah Binti Abu Seman	Chairperson
Rishya Allan	Secretary
Eunyoung Jeong	Treasurer
Maria González	Social Coordinator
Shiho Hayashi	Media Coordinator

The objectives of the P&F are

• To provide opportunities for parents to volunteer, share or contribute their services, knowledge, expertise or time to the campus for the benefit of the campus community.  

• To develop and promote positive relationships between parents and teachers through the organisation of social activities and interaction.

• To raise funds that may then be used to purchase goods and services that assist the campus to meet its educational objectives and/or improve the amenities of the campus. 

• To receive reports from the elected Parent Members on the Campus Advisory Council (CAC) and to provide feedback to those Members on matters before the CAC.

Note: The P&F is primarily focused on the organisation of social events and fundraising. All matters relating to the operational management and educational administration of the campus are to be referred to the CAC Parent Members for further discussion and possible action. 

Canteen Ordering

Please click here to access canteen ordering for Term 2 Week 2 (21 April - 25 April)

International Day

Information will be sent home next week about the 2025 International Day which will take place on Friday 6th June. We will be looking for families to help lead stalls and organise activities to complement the activities being run by the teachers and students. This year, International Day performances will focus primarily on ones featuring students.

Click to see 2024 International Day Highlights Video

Academic & Sporting Competitions

AIS offers many opportunities throughout the year for students to enter a range of academic & sporting competitions. Competitions that are students will be invited to participate in the coming months include:

• World Scholars Cup - Jakarta 

• SPH Engage - MUN, Art & Boys’ Basketball

• ICAS Competitions - Maths, Science, Writing & English

• Australian Maths Competition

• The Vanda International Science Competition

• The Big Science Competition

• The John Locke Institute Essay Competition

• AIS Movie Festival

• AIS Idols

• Pejaten’s Got Talent

• Jakarta Area Athletic Conference (JAAC) High School Sports

• Jakarta Association of Small International Schools (JASIS) Primary School Sports

Details of these events are shared with eligible students throughout the year and will be published in Jakarta Bytes

Klim Swim Swimming Clinics

Upcoming Dates 

Week 1
Friday 18th April	Good Friday Public Holiday
Week 2
Monday 21st April	0805. Primary Kartini Day Assembly  1600. Boys & Girls Football vs GJS @AIS
Tuesday 22nd April	1500. HS Senior Badminton vs SPH KV @KV
Wednesday 23rd April	0900 - 1100. PnF Easter Cake Stall
Friday 25th April	4:45am ANZAC Day Dawn Service @ Menteng Pulo 10:00am ANZAC Day Assembly
Week 3
Monday 28th April	​8:00am.  PnF Welcome Back Morning Tea​ ( please note new date)
Thursday 1st May	Labour Day Public Holiday
Friday 2nd May	0805. PS Assembly 0900. PnF Meeting AIS Primary Idols
Week 4
Monday 5th May	5​:00pm Year 10 Senior School Information & Subject Choices
Thursday 8th May	AIS Mini Film Festival (afternoon / evening)
Friday 9th May	0810. PS Assembly 0900 - 1100. PnF Mothers Day Stall
Week 5
Monday 12th May	Vesak Day Public Holiday
Thursday 15th May	0910. HS Assembly 1000 - 1100 PnF Cake Stall
Friday 16th May	0805. PS Assembly
	Walkathon will take place in Term 3. Date TBC
Week 6
Monday 19th May	AIS PS Soccer Gala Day (TBC)
Monday 19th - Friday 23rd May	Yr 7 - 10 Assessment Week
Friday 23rd May	0805. PS Assembly
Week 7
Tuesday 27th May	Pejaten's Got Talent
Thursday 29th May	Ascension of Jesus Christ Public Holiday
Friday 30th May	PS Assembly
Sunday 1st June	Pancasila Day Public Holiday

PS = Primary School. HS = High School

2025 AIS Jakarta Calendar

Please click here to access a pdf version of the 2025 AIS Jakarta School Calendar

Please click this link to access AIS Jakarta News: AIS Jakarta News 17 April 2025.

Craig Eldred,
Principal