{"id":9863,"date":"2026-09-09T14:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sisschools.org\/sis-medan\/?p=9863"},"modified":"2026-09-09T14:59:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T07:59:59","slug":"sis-medan-august-2026-academic-triumphs-campus-upgrades-and-community-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sisschools.org\/sis-medan\/blog\/sis-medan-august-2026-academic-triumphs-campus-upgrades-and-community-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"SIS Medan August 2026: Academic Triumphs, Campus Upgrades, and Community Spirit!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image source=&#8221;featured_image&#8221; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Welcome to the start of the 2026\u20132027 academic year at SIS Medan! August has been an extraordinary month filled with record-breaking academic achievements, campus enhancements, and vibrant events that bring our school family together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>\ud83c\udfc6 Benchmark Academic Accomplishments<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our students continue to set the standard for academic excellence across North Sumatra:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IB Diploma:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Achieved the\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><b>#1 highest IB results in Medan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, cementing our standing as the region&#8217;s top academic program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IGCSE Examinations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An incredible achievement of\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><b>32 A*<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><b>48 A<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> grades across 30 candidates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Secondary Cambridge Checkpoint:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Results in\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><b>English, Mathematics, and Science<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> scored\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><b>well above the world average<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Primary Cambridge Checkpoint:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Results in\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><b>English and Science<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exceeded the\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><b>world average<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Summer Renovations: &#8220;More Than Renovations, A Better Experience for Every Student&#8221;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the summer, our facilities underwent major transformations designed to support holistic learning, safety, and community comfort:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modernized\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><b>Preschool Classrooms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> built for early discovery and the Galaxy Gym dedicated to early childhood physical development.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An upgraded\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><b>Library<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for focused reading and research; a dedicated\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><b>Makerspace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to foster STEM design and hands-on building; and an expanded sound-optimized <\/span><b>Music Room<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for practice and collaboration; as well as an expanded outdoor\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><b>Dining Area.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A covered\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><b>Drop-Off Canopy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to protect students during rain or shine has been completed; along with an upgraded\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><b>Drainage System<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prevent water accumulation during heavy rains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><b>Parent Lounge<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for families to connect and wait is comfort is scheduled to be completed next month. Upgraded\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><b>Drainage System<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prevent water accumulation during heavy rains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Active &amp; Athletic Spaces:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><b>Canopy Basketball Court<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all-weather sports; an upgraded\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><b>Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with enhanced performance flooring, lighting, and sound are scheduled to be completed later in the school year.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>\u2615 Coffee Mornings &amp; Campus Life<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Care, Protect, Educate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Our first Parent Coffee Morning introduced this year&#8217;s guiding theme, focusing on student wellbeing, safeguarding, and academic growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mandarin Program Overview:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Our second session offered parents an in-depth look at language pathways at SIS Medan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Indonesian Independence Day (Aug 14):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A lively celebration of culture, games, and national pride.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>First Flag Ceremony (Aug 18):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Our students gathered for the first solemn flag ceremony of the school year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: left;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CCA Launch:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Co-Curricular Activities are now active across Preschool, Primary, and Secondary divisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>\ud83e\udea3 &#8220;Fill a Teacher&#8217;s Bucket&#8221; 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