SCHOOL NEWS
Discovering Potential at Petra Acitya: A Collaborative Day with Petra 13 Schools
On June 4, Petra Acitya Christian Junior and Senior High School hosted an inspiring event in collaboration with Petra 13 Christian Playgroup, Kindergarten, and Elementary Schools, all located in Pondok Tjandra Indah, Sidoarjo. This special day, known as FYP Day (Find Your Potential), was designed to help young students explore their passions and discover their potential through engaging elective workshops and activities. At Petra Acitya, we believe in nurturing every student's unique talents and interests. Our elective classes are a key part of this approach, allowing students to delve deeper into subjects they are passionate about. FYP Day perfectly
Run To Greater Achievement
Audric Xavier Ricardo is known for his passion for running and roller skating. He has been a student at Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School for two and a half years, during which he has received numerous accolades at the local, provincial, and international levels. We recently interviewed him to learn more about his journey, and here is his story. Audric, how are you feeling? Are you nervous about the interview session? Have you been through this kind of interview before? I recently completed my practical exam, so I just need some time to calm down. However, I have
Accounting: Prominent Future Profession
Every Friday is another new day for learning for Acityans. We learn from professionals about real-life matters through Inspirational Talk. We also learn to humble ourselves by hearing God’s words through the Students’ Fellowship. At the beginning of February, Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School gratefully welcomed R. Arja Angka A.A.A.Sadjiarto,S.E.,M.Ak.,Ak., as a chief speaker in Inspiring Talk. As a lecturer of the Accounting Department at Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School, he shared an overview of the accounting profession. Accounting is not merely about calculating; it is about balancing the value. To broaden the student’s perspective about the
Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School Accreditation
Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School has achieved an “A” in accreditation, which is a remarkable accomplishment and represents the school's journey towards providing superior education. According to the National School/Madrasah Accreditation Board's Decree (BAN S/M) number 396.1/BAN-S/M.35/TU/XI/2023, issued on November 3, 2023, Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School has been officially declared to meet the highest quality standards. This "A" accreditation is not just a formal achievement; rather, it is the result of the extraordinary dedication and quality of Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School. This achievement proves that the school not only graduates its first class this
Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School Ignites the Spirit of Independence
On Friday, August 18, 2023, Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School celebrated Indonesian 78th Anniversary. This special event involved the entire school community in a variety of exciting competitions. One of these competitions was called "Make it Blind," which challenged students to apply make-up with their eyes closed. Despite the difficulty, students displayed their creativity by producing interesting and unique makeup looks. Another competition was the Indonesia Singing Time competition (Waktu Indonesia Bernyanyi), which tested students' singing abilities and enthusiasm for preserving Indonesian culture through local songs. The "Bouquet of Celebration" competition combined decoration skills with creativity in arranging
Acitya Bisa!
Success is not a mystery, but rather the outcome of meticulous preparation, hard work, and learning from mistakes. Colin Powell's quote emphasizes the importance of comprehensive growth in achieving success. At PPPK Petra, students are encouraged to develop not only academically but also physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. To inspire students to become well-rounded individuals, Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School's teachers and staff prioritize their own personal growth. Petra Acitya recently organized an event called "ACITYA BISA!" which translates to "BIncang SAntai" or casual conversation, in preparation for the upcoming academic year. The theme of the event was
Acitya Quest Fest 2023 – The Greatest Acityaland
Acitya Quest Fest is an annual open house event by Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School. Acitya means “knowledge”, while Quest means “search for something”, and Fest means “a fun gathering”. In short, Acitya Quest Fest aims to invite everyone to search for knowledge in a fun way. This year's event was special because it was offline in Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School. On June 15 and 16, many elementary students from Surabaya dan Sidoarjo came to the school and had fun with the Acityans. They participated in competitions, school tours, bazaars, and fun games. There were three
Stand Out = Step Down
“Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant. If you puff yourself up, you’ll get the wind knocked out of you. But if you’re content to simply be yourself, your life will count for plenty.” Matthew 23:11-12 MSG Putting oneself first is human nature. Some people might have told us to take care of ourselves before helping others. People can come up with many reasons to strengthen that claim. However, Jesus Christ taught us differently. In Mark 9: 35, He said, “Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant
What’s Up in February?
February is a month full of surprises. Many competitions and events happened which made the students learn to be gritty to achieve their goals. Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School always supports the students by accommodating their talent development activities, like providing training for competitions and extra classes after school. By having a learning community, students are motivated to develop their talents and strive for achievements. Therefore, competition is not an obstacle for Acityans, but it is an excitement here. The competitions which Acityans joined were various, not only in the academic field but also in the non-academic field,
Accounting: Prominent Future Profession
Every Friday is another new day for learning for Acityans. We learn from professionals about real-life matters through Inspirational Talk. We also learn to humble ourselves by hearing God’s words through the Students’ Fellowship. At the beginning of February, Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School gratefully welcomed R. Arja Angka A.A.A.Sadjiarto,S.E.,M.Ak.,Ak., as a chief speaker in Inspiring Talk. As a lecturer of the Accounting Department at Petra Acitya Christian Junior High School, he shared an overview of the accounting profession. Accounting is not merely about calculating; it is about balancing the value. To broaden the student’s perspective about the
