Theme: Transform Tomorrow

Our talks today are a curation of diverse topics: our speakers delve into the depths of cosmic exploration, ethical imperatives, and the essence of self-identity. From unravelling the mysteries of the cosmos to igniting personal metamorphoses, our speakers will share their insights, provoke thought, and inspire action. Dare to explore, evolve, and transform alongside us as we embark on a journey to reshape tomorrow.

British School Jakarta
Jalan Ciledug Raya, Bintaro Sektor 9, Jl. Jombang Raya, Parigi, Kec. Pd. Aren, Kota Tangerang Selatan, Banten 15227
BSJ World Theatre - Raffles Stage
South Tangerang, Banten, 15227
Indonesia

Amanda Haryono

Student

Amanda Haryono is a 14-year-old student from British School Jakarta. She enjoys inquiring about the society's norms and stepping out of the comfort zone. In particular, she is very ardent in the creative arts and is always excited to perform for a range of communities from theatre productions to music concerts and dance competitions. As someone who is considerably active in the school community, she is the Krakatau House Leader and also partakes in a range of ECAs like MUN, swimming, guitar ensemble, etc. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, spending time with friends and playing the piano.

Caterina Rossi

Student

Caterina Rossi is a passionate artist and IB Careers Programme student at the British School Jakarta. With a palette of boundless colours in hand, she has an insatiable curiosity in art, music, psychology, philosophy and literature. Outside school activities, you can find her crocheting adorable amigurimi plushies for her friends, performing as the bassist in her bands, reading and art journaling. She has great passion for helping others, leading many service initiatives of her own to make a positive impact on others lives and wellbeing. And this is what she wants to achieve within her Ted Talk: to transform her passion into a vibrant force of change.

Christopher Oetama

Student

Christopher Oetama is a full-time student at the British School Jakarta, specialising in theatrical performance and direction. He took the unfathomable risk of nearly compromising his iGCSE exams to pursue his theatrical direction of Far Away, a dystopian production written by the legendary Caryl Churchill. Oetama has performed in over 12 compelling works of theatre, ranging from thrilling dramas to comedic musicals. The world of direction keeps him obsessed, however. In his pursuit of directing a simple play, Oetama discovered the true meaning of what it means to question one's creative process and how such thoughts enabled him to turn his life around.

Elizabeth Alwi

Psychology Teacher + CAS Coordinator

Elizabeth teaches Psychology and TOK at BSJ and has been teaching for over 20 years. She is passionate about supporting students in growing and developing to reach their full potential. At BSJ Elizabeth is also the CAS Coordinator and CP Service Learning Coordinator and enjoys enabling students to develop balance in their life, including a focus on being creative and active. A lot of her time is taken with the service element of the role. Elizabeth uses her language skills and cultural understanding of Indonesia to guide students to build meaningful relationships with members of the local community. She knows that building connections is the way to make lasting change which is the focus of her talk today. In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys trekking with her family and going to the gym.

Manya Srinath

Student

Manya Srinath is a Year-Eleven student in the midst of her IGCSEs at the British School Jakarta. Prior to moving to Jakarta in 2016, she lived in Dubai, where she was born and raised, and in London as well. This international exposure shaped her global perspective, which is reflected in her ideas and opinions. With a passion for public speaking, she partakes in the school’s Model United Nations club and respective conferences to hone in on those skills. Her love for public speaking, alongside essay writing, has pushed her into corresponding competitions and awards.

Philip Edwards

Head of Secondary School

Philip Edwards is the Head of Secondary at the British School Jakarta. His professional journey has been intricately woven with the philosophy of holistic education. As an educational leader, his passion lies in shaping not only the academic landscape but also the broader experiences that contribute to the development of well-rounded individuals. The ethos of our school revolves around the idea that we shape the school, and the school shapes us.

Risha Agarwal

Student

Risha Agarwal is a Year 7 student at British School Jakarta. Risha was born in India, Mumbai and has done many public performances starting at the age of 2. She enjoys communicating with different people and speaking publicly and has a passion for helping people improve the world. Risha believes that anyone can accomplish what they want to if they work hard for it. She has won coding competitions 3 times in a row and has won many traditional dance competitions. Outside of school, Risha loves spending time with her family as well.