ENGLISH is MEDIA for COOL CONVERSATION!

SMP Negeri 4 Sleman won the third place for Sekolah Adiwiyata. Its condition made several students in 8th grade creating persuade posters to campaign the green school.

These are the example:

POSTER

 

OCCUPATION

Orang-utan as a characterictic of Indonesian animal

Orang-utan (Pongo pygmaeus) is the only one of the great apes that makes its home in Indonesia. Unlike other apes, they are solitary creatures, and males and females usually only associate when mating. Females will occasionally travel in groups, usually consisting of sisters or mother and daughter and various offspring.
Like humans, Orangutans have hands with opposable thumbs, and their feet also have an opposable toe. They are relatively large with the males weighing in at 170 pounds (77 kg) and reaching a length of 37 inches (95 cm). The females are smaller, usually weighing about 81 pounds (37 kg) and reaching a length of 31 pounds (78 cm). They are covered in long reddish-brown hair, except for their faces, which are black and hairless. The males develop puffy cheek pads that are attractive to the females, and they also have pouches under their throats that they use to amplify their voices.
Orangutans are very sophisticated creatures and have been known to use handfuls of leaves as napkins, wrapping them around their hands to protect them when they handle sharp or spiny objects, and use them as umbrellas to shade from the sun or protect from the weather.

(Adopted from various resources)

BALI DANCE, a wonderful heritage

The Kecak Dance is one of Bali’s most iconic performances, often called the “Monkey Chant Dance.” It tells the story of Prince Rama from the Ramayana epic. Rama’s wife, Sita, is kidnapped by the evil king Ravana. With the help of the monkey army led by Hanuman, Rama fights bravely to rescue her.

What makes Kecak unique is the chorus of men sitting in a circle, chanting “cak-cak-cak” rhythmically, creating a powerful atmosphere without musical instruments. Their voices become the heartbeat of the story, guiding the audience through scenes of love, struggle, and triumph.

In November 2024, students of 8th grade SMP Negeri 4 Sleman went there for 'Studi Literasi Budaya'. They visited many historical tourism places, and one of them was Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK). it is place for seeing the Kecak dance in the noon. From that experience, they learned several things. The Kecak Dance is more than just art—it carries deep moral lessons:

• Loyalty and Devotion: Rama’s determination to save Sita shows the importance of love and responsibility.

• Courage Against Evil: The battle with Ravana symbolizes the fight between good and evil, reminding us to stand firm against injustice.

• Unity and Cooperation: The monkey army’s teamwork highlights how collective effort can overcome great challenges.

• Spiritual Balance: The chanting circle reflects harmony, teaching us that life requires rhythm, balance, and togetherness.