DORA on the ROAD

Watching the controversial and phenomenal EAT BULAGA KalyeSerye TV Novela "Aldub: Tamang Panahon" held yesterday in Philippine Arena, the world's largest indoor arena, while writing this blog. Doubling up the time I usually spend to come up with a blog post. LOL! Needless to say, I'm fairly intrigued by this new love team in my hometown, Philippines, how thousands of fans flocked into that arena to watch and witness this newly rising stars "Aldub" and on how they even surpassed and smashed the world tweet records!!! Then I kept watching. The Result? MIND BLOWN! Hahaha! No wonder my husband really devote huge chunks of his time to watch their shows in Youtube. Hmmmm (jealous) Wkwkwkwk!!! It's officially one year since our last Cambridge International Examinations for Chemistry Practical for IGCSE and A - Level. This morning, I woke up with a push notifications from my facebook account, some throwback photos our Chemistry team had for the past three ...

Life’s been busy in our school this quarter as teachers and students prepare for several important events. ICAS exams, additional classes everyday for Cambridge exams on Oct - Nov, school's accreditation and Open House just to name a few. The teachers, staff and students worked extremely hard to get ready for this milestone of events and everyone did an amazing job. A number of our secondary school Science students had their Sciwork exhibited in the annual Open House last September 19,2015 at Penabur International School. It was wonderful to see the whole community come together and celebrate the work of students. It was a great opportunity for parents and some of their relatives to see first hand the kinds of work and thinking what their children do at school. The exhibition showcased the energy, efforts, and two- & three-dimensional creativity of our talented students in the area of Science. Silver tree redox reactions. The production of silver by the reaction of Cop...

When the calendar rolls over into December, one can't help but feel a tinge of excitement by the oncoming of Christmas. Christmas time is in the air again where lots of people are busy decorating their Christmas tree and putting up their colourful garlands on the wall. Photo by: Marylou S. Emienes Photo by: Marylou S. Emienes The pressure of Christmas shopping, wrapping and exchanging gifts.... Photo by: Marylou S. Emienes Photo by: Marylou S. Emienes Nor even become one of the fun victim of dear Santa =D Photo by: Marylou S. Emienes Smiles and laughters on every faces...... Photo by: Marylou S. Emienes Quick selfie and charming group photos.... Photo by: Marylou S. Emienes Photo by: Marylou S. Emienes Photo by: Marylou S. Emienes Every year it seems that Christmas becomes more and more commercialized. The season has become more about shopping than worshipping. May we all not forget to stay focused on the real meaning of Christmas - and th...

This week, me and my other pals are delighted to be able to get a chance to watch the Ramayana Betawi "Rama Jadi Raja", performed at the magnificent Gedung Teater Jakarta in Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl. Cikini Raya No. 73, Jakarta Pusat. It was such an amazing stage performances which explores the romance and adventure of Rama and Sita in traditional masked dances accompanied with gamelan music. Each part was brilliantly acted and I was really thrilled with the stunning movements of the dancers!!! Feels like dancing too! =D Betawi culture was also incorporated in the show by infusing humour into their conversations. You will never be left wondering what just happened or falling asleep in your seat during the show. I found myself laughing throughout the show and I was not expecting Ramayana Betawi to be hugely enjoyable and funny show. If there's one point of criticism I have for this production is that it was played in Indonesian language where I find it hard ...

Thoroughly enjoyed the "Catch Me If You Can, The Musical" performances at London School of Public Relations last October 26,2014. The impressive cast is composed of extremely talented, young students who are really into performing arts. I have to say that I was not disappointed from start to finish. The show made me laugh and cry along with the cast especially when Frank Abagnale Jr. the main actor, called the FBI agent Carl Hanratty, the night of Christmas where he has no one to talk to. Huh! Feels like I feel the same way too....missing my husband back home. The show is based on the hit 2002 Dreamworks film which starred Leonardo DiCarpio and Tom Hanks. A musical that tells the story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a teenager who runs away from home in search of the glamorous life. With his boyish charm, he successfully poses as a pilot, doctor and a lawyer. It focuses on the Tom and Jerry kinda musical game show played by FBI Agent Carl Hanratty who chases Frank to the end.....

Tired to the bone after reaching home.....Huh! the most busiest and hectic day out of the week, I can say! But with all the knowledge and understanding that we had learned out of today's study tour, helps to washed away the stress of the day.... it wasn't something anyone could easily forget. We, the teachers and students of Penabur International School took a visit to one of the famous factory that engaged in the production of fermented milk, known as "Yakult" based in Sukabumi, Indonesia. The company was first established on February 20, 1990 in Jakarta but later transferred to Sukabumi due to its accessibility to clean water and sanitation. We're being greeted by an in-house guide who took us towards their lecture hall where we were given a complimentary bottle of Yakult. There we listened to the representative of Yakult as he gave a presentation on the background of the company and products, whilst sipping on that heallthy delicious drink. Hmmmm......sa...

Hi guys! Am back with another fresh post for you all, and was hoping to share some thoughts on school programs and activities that happened in my workplace this time. For those who've been following my travel posts, you'd have figured that I'd never share any of those activities since then. I guess they are also worth remembering as how I treasure all my travel experiences. Grabbed these picture of Paskibra team from Ms. Marilou Sergote' album (thanks sis)! Every year, my workplace kicks off with a whole-day celebration in solemn ceremonies in commemoration of their 69th Independence Day here in Indonesia held every 17th of August. The events started off with a flag raising ceremony lead by our energetic Paskibra team of selected Senior students. I have joined this institution since 2009 and I can say the BIG improvement on them. Kudos to all the Paskibra team and to their trainors! Really appreciated your dedications, discipline and hardworks during your prac...