The purpose of this handbook is to set out the necessary guidelines and processes to make participation in sport at ACG School Jakarta successful for all involved.
At ACG School Jakarta we value sport and physical education as we see the connection and importance of physical activity and sport as an essential pre-requisite for academic success and overall wellbeing. We encourage students and teachers to participate in sport to their best ability and will provide opportunities and exposure to a range of physical activities for students of all ages and abilities to engage in. We view sport as a learning opportunity to support many holistic and lifelong skills that support our students to be well-rounded, physically skilled, commit to effort, be healthy, have a sense of independence and be socially capable.
ACG School Jakarta is a diverse community of learners who are open-minded, responsible and caring. We inquire into the world around us through academic programmes that aim to prepare students for life’s opportunities. With an understanding of and respect for others and the environment, we actively strive to make a difference, locally and globally.
We will become a school of creative, innovative problem solvers who are entrepreneurial and confident users of technology. Through creative learning experiences, we will pursue opportunities to excel in our area of interest and affect change in our local and global communities. We are building a school where taking responsibility, acting courageously and exhibiting leadership are actively encouraged and rewarded. We are developing a school community that respects nature, indigenous culture and expressions of difference alongside unifying traditions.
• Excellence
• Partnerships
• Integrity
• Compassion
• We believe that our students have the right to learn in a safe and nurturing environment, supported by excellent teachers through an internationally recognised curriculum.
• We believe that our teachers inspire and motivate students to become innovative, entrepreneurial, creative problem solvers.
• We believe in building strong relationships, where teachers know their students and help them to maximise their learning experience.
• We believe that all members of our community respect our host country language and culture.
• We believe in operating in an environmentally sustainable manner.
• We believe in promoting international-mindedness through our values.
• We value our diverse community. We learn together; we play together; we grow and are nurtured together.
• We believe in supporting students’ individual learning needs through a balanced approach.
• We value a student-centred, balanced education where students learn through inquiry and collaboration, and have voice, choice and ownership.
• We believe in promoting student-led action as a result of learning.
• We believe in fostering strong home and school connections.
Our sporting programme is oth wide-ranging and inclusive, offering students a variety of opportunities to participate in different sport. The sport programme focuses on giving students the opportunity to refine their skills, while participating in sporting activities which are friendly, competitive, respectful and well organised. ACG School Jakarta has an athlete contract that outlines how students should behave when participating in sport.
ACG School Jakarta plays competitive sport in the ASAC (ASEAN Sports and Activities Conference), JASIS (Jakarta Association of Small International Schools), JAAC (Jakarta Area Athletic Conference), JAMMISA (Jakarta Schools Conference), and SJAC (South Jakarta Athletic Conference). Teams are entered in both boys’ and girls’ sport. Matches are played after school during the school week and on weekends. Codes include basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, badminton, and track and field.
ACG School Jakarta provides expert coaching in the sport it offers, either through its own sta or y linking with external agencies.
In addition, ACG School Jakarta has an outstanding swimming programme led by highly regarded and respected coaches.
Students at ACG School Jakarta value sport, realise their potential and participate to the best of their ability.
Sports Director
Jim Slattery - Jim.Slattery@acgedu.com
Teacher – Physical Education (Head of Swimming)
David Firdaus - David.Firdaus@acgedu.com
This team is for boys and girls in years 3-13 who are interested, motivated and at the skill level for competitive swimming. Training will focus on the four competitive strokes: freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly and backstroke, as well as racing turns and starts. This team competes in the JAMISSA JAAC, ASAC and JASIS conferences.
Season: 3
Practice times:
Monday afternoon, Wednesday
Morning, Thursday Afternoon
Practice location:
ACG Swimming Pool
Coach: David
Registration fee: 1,600,000 IDR
Conference: JAAC ASAC
The Primary Badminton program is open to all boys and girls in years 3-6. The focus is to teach the skills of serving, smashing, drop shots, net shots, and the strategies and tactics of singles and doubles play. This team competes in the JAAC conference. Practices take place Fridays in the gym and green space, 2:45 - 4:00pm
Season: 3
Practice times:
Fridays
Practice location:
ACG Gym
ACG Multisports
Area
Coach: Pending
Fee: 1, 00,000 IDR
Conference:
JAMISSA
The Junior Badminton program is open to all boys and girls in years 7-9. The focus is to expand the skills of serving, smashing, drop shots, net shots, and the strategies and tactics of singles and doubles play. This team competes in the JAAC conference. Practices take place Tuesday in the gym and green space, 2:45 - 4:00pm
Season: 3
Practice times:
Tuesdays
Practice location:
ACG Gym
ACG Multisports
Area
Coach: TBA
Fee: 1,200,000 IDR
Conference:
JAAC
The Senior Badminton program is open to all boys and girls in years 10-13. The focus is to expand the skills of serving, smashing, drop shots, net shots, and the strategies and tactics of singles and doubles play. This team competes in the JAAC conference. Practices take place Thursdays in the gym and green space, 2:45 - 4:00pm
Season: 3
Practice times:
Thursdays
Practice location:
ACG Gym
ACG Multisports
Area
Coach: TBA
Fee: 1,300,000 IDR
Conference:
JAAC
Communication is essential in coordinating ACG School Jakarta’s Sports Programmes. The following table identifies the process between students, coaches, teachers, parents and the Head of Sport.
Issue Person who makes contact Communication process
First point of contact Copy in Absent from scheduled practice or a match with another school
Student or parent Call, text or email to team coach as early as possible – no later than 24 hours before the match
Team Coach
Jim.Slattery@acgedu.com
Notes: Student-athletes will have signed the ACG student-athlete contract and must be available for all practices and matches except for in extreme or extenuating circumstances. Birthdays, study club, medical appointments, and celebrations should be planned around the athlete’s commitments to their team. Students who do not adhere to the ACG student-athlete contract will lose their spot on the team. This will also impact and may prevent that student’s ability to join any other ACG team in the future.
Injury / illness Student or parent Email, text or call to team coach
Team Coach
Jim.Slattery@acgedu.com
Notes: Student-athletes are expected to attend all practices and games even if they are injured. If they are at school, they are expected to attend the practice or game. Coaches will set modified programmes to enable them to contribute. They are only excused from practices or games if they are not at school that day.
Student-athlete voluntarily withdrawing from a team
Student or parent Schedule an in-person meeting with team coach. Meetings can be scheduled through call, email, or text, but meeting must take place in person
Team Coach
Jim.Slattery@acgedu.com
Notes: Student-athletes who sign the ACG Student-athlete contract are agreeing to commit to that team for its entire season. Withdrawing from a team, unless for extreme or extenuating circumstances, will impact and may prevent that student’s ability to join any other ACG team in the future.
ACG Athletics Feedback Parent, student, coach, teacher
Email to Head of Sport Team Coach Jim.Slattery@acgedu.com
Notes: All constructive feedback is welcomed and appreciated
Registration of interest to coach, assistant coach or officiate
Person interested in a role
Email to Head of Sport Team Coach Jim.Slattery@acgedu.com
Notes: Parents and students interested in coaching, refereeing, volunteering, etc. need to register interest with the Head of Sport, preferably at the start of the year to allow ideal planning time.
Clashes with other sports or school activities
Student or parent Email to team coach Team Coach
Jim.Slattery@acgedu.com
Notes: The Head of Sport will provide families and students with a calendar of practice and games in advance of the season as much as possible. Students are responsible for planning 4 weeks in advance and advising the coaches if there is a clash with another sanctioned school event. Subject teachers are not allowed to set mandatory study sessions after-school during practice and games. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate this with the subject teacher and Head of Sport if a situation does arise.
ACG School Jakarta facilities include:
• 1 indoor basketball court
• 1 indoor volleyball court
• 4 indoor badminton courts
• 5 lane outdoor swimming pool
• 1 outdoor seven-a-side soccer field
• 1 outdoor futsal court
• Design and Technology space for STEM events
All ACG student-athletes are required to follow to the uniform code below. This includes all items listed in the mandatory uniform column. Students are required to replace any lost or damaged items through the school’s resource shop. Failure to have the entire correct uniform on the day of a game may result in that student not being able to play.
Sport or Event Mandatory Uniform Preferred additional uniform
Swimming
Basketball
Volleyball
Soccer
Badminton
ACG Swim Cap
ACG Orcas t-shirt
ACG Wolves Basketball Uniform (shorts and jersey)
ACG Wolves Volleyball Uniform (shorts and jersey)
ACG Wolves Soccer Uniform (shorts and jersey)
Plain black shin pad socks
Most updated School PE Uniform
Blue or black FINA approved race swim wear
ACG Athletics warm-up shirt
ACG Athletics warm-up shirt
ACG Athletics warm-up shirt
ACG School Jakarta aims to deliver a fair and equitable selection and trial process, taking into account the following selection criteria:
1. Attendance at trials
2. Physical ability and physical readiness e.g. makes the qualifying time or meets standards required for the sporting code
Included alongside the criteria a trial situation will include:
1. Equal trial time.
2. Panel that includes: Coaching staff and an independent selector (no relationship with the trialists)
3. Selection Protocol: Under no circumstances are parents or students to approach selectors to discuss outcomes and the Panel is to keep discussions confidential. A team list is submitted to the Sports Director who must ratify the decision and announce the team. Students who miss selection can request written feedback from the Panel, based against the Selection criteria within a 3 day period from the announcement of the team.
4. Grievance procedure: If students or parents have a concern that the selection was overlooked they can consider the following process:
• Reflect on the performance with respect to the Selection criteria and consider the qualities of the players selected.
• Consider the strength of the team and depth of players.
• Dealing with disappointment is a critical life skill, builds resilience and deeper self-awareness.
• Non-selection creates an opportunity for parents to role model and work through this process with their son or daughter.
• Email the appropriate Head of Code within 7 days. Respectful and courteous communication is expected.
• The Sports Director will then collate feedback and your concerns and you will receive a response within 7 days.
At the end of the school year during the Sports Prizegiving, student-athletes will be eligible to receive the Most Valuable Player (MVP) or Most Improved Player (MIP) award from each team in the ACG Sports Programme. These awards are selected by the coach with the player receiving an award in recognition of his/her achievement. The MVP is the athlete who contributes the most to his or her team’s success. The MIP is the athlete who demonstrates the significant social, physical or emotional growth throughout a season. All awards are awarded based on coach feedback to the Sports Director.
ACG School Jakarta is proud to announce that it has joined the ASEAN Sports and Activities Conference (ASAC). This league offers international competition to ACG athletes in the Senior (Years 10-13) level and also the Junior Level (Years 6-9) . The organization focuses on bringing together like minded international schools from Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia and Indonesia to compete in multi-day sports events. Currently, the main focuses for the league are Basketball, Volleyball, Football and Swimming. However, in the future more events both in sport and in other avenues are likely to be an option. Not only does this league offer our students a chance to interact with individuals from an international setting, but also offers an opportunity to travel and represent our school.
Dates
Senior Boys & Girls Volleyball: 28 September - 1 October 2023 in Phuket, Thailand
Senior Boys & Girls Basketball: 18 - 21 January 2024 in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam
Junior Boys & Girls Soccer: 18 - 21 January 2024 in Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam
Senior Soccer: 21 - 24 March 2024 in Phonm Penh, Cambodia
Junior Volley: 16 - 18 May 2023 in Jakarta, Indonesia
Swim Meet: Pending
ACG School Jakarta is proud to introduce its Athletics Programme. Being a student-athlete is a privilege and there are certain responsibilities that you need to be aware of and adhere to. One of the main expectations of a studentathlete is to participation in all practices and games. ACG School Jakarta expects that players will fully comply with the following expectations and responsibilities.
1)Athletes will attend and be on time for all classes, practices and games.
Any player who has missed class during the day will not be permitted to compete in games on that day. Students must be available for all practices and matches except for in extreme or extenuating circumstances. Birthdays, study club, medical appointments, and celebrations should be planned around the athlete’s commitments to their team. If a student misses three practices without a valid reason they will lose their spot on the team. The final decision will made by the coach and Head of Sport. This may prevent that student’s ability to join other teams in the future.
2)Athletes are expected to adhere to the ACG Sports Uniform code.
All ACG student-athletes are required to adhere to the uniform code outlined in the student handbook. This includes all items listed in the mandatory uniform column. Students are required to replace any lost or damaged items through the school’s shop. Failure to have the correct uniform on the day of a game may result in that student not being able to play.
3)Athletes will commit to participate fully in ACG Athletics Programme. This includes:
a)Committing to all practices, games and team experiences
b)Committing to staying on the team until the end of the season, unless mutually agreed upon by the coach and the athlete.
c)Athletes must conduct themselves in a manner that displays respect for coaches, teammates, game officials and opponents
d)Making arrangements to take care of all team fees
e)Taking good care of uniforms and equipment issued for player use.
I, ____________________________ as an athlete at ACG, recognize that there are high expectations for my conduct both during competitions, practices and as a student. I agree to adhere to the above expectations and understand that if at any time I do not live up to the terms of this contract, my participation may be restricted or terminated. I further understand that should this occur I forfeit any fees paid and will not be reimbursed.
Academic Colleges Group first began operations in Indonesia in 2001 when ACG English School opened at Kelapa Gading. The Director, Wayne Lloyd, led the school in the early days of operations from 2001 until 2005. During his tenure, ACG Education decided to partner with a local investor to open an International School in Jakarta and in 2004, the school opened as ACG International School Jakarta. Jan Menzies was appointed the first principal of the school and served until 2005 with approximately 40 students on the roll.
In 2006, Barbara Burns was appointed principal and her knowledge of ACG School operations in New Zealand and her knowledge of international school operations enabled the school to become a registered Cambridge international School.
The school recovered quickly from the economic shock of 2008 and an aggressive expansion plan was approved by ACG Education.
In 2009, Chris Rawlins was appointed principal to lead the school through significant building renovations and construction. With Chris’ knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and school leadership, the school became an authorized IB PYP school in 2010. During Chris’s time at the school, renovations of the Annex and J Block were completed and in 2011, the main building opened. The school saw rapid roll growth during this time.
In 2012 with a student roll of 248, significant changes to the Ministry of Education regulations and licensing led to international schools in Indonesia not only changing their names, but also fulfilling specific requirements. At this time, the school changed its name to ACG School Jakarta and formalized its long standing relationship with ACG Parnell College by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. ACG School Jakarta was one of the first schools to be recognized by the Ministry of Education as having a formal relationship with an offshore and accredited educational institution.
In 2015, Indonesia experienced another economic downturn and large numbers of expatriate families (largely connected to the oil and gas industries) relocated from Jakarta leaving schools with as much as a 25% reduction in student roll. The school finished the year with a roll of 494.
Henri Bemelmans was appointed principal in 2013 and remained in the position until 2016. Dr. Stuart Tasker was appointed in 2016 and was instrumental in guiding the school through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school received IBDP authorization in 2017 and began teaching its first cohort of IBDP students at the beginning of the 2017/2018 academic year. The school celebrated its first graduating class of four students in 2017/2018 with all students completing the Cambridge International Examinations A Levels. Graduates were accepted to universities in Indonesia, Australia and the USA.
In May 2019, ACG School Jakarta along with all other ACG schools joined Inspired. Inspired is a global group of premium schools educating over 38,000 students on five continents. Uniquely among international school groups, the group is led by top educationalists; and they are also all well-versed in all major school qualifications the world over, including the IB and A levels. Inspired’s Founder and Group Chairman is Nadim M Nsouli who led the strategic growth of the group since inception. Inspired’s President is Graeme Crawford, a renowned educator, who has started over 14 schools in the past 20 years; the Group Education Director is Dr Stephen Spurr who led Westminster School for 10 years (the number 1 ranked academic school in the UK); and Clarissa Farr, former High Mistress of St Paul’s, the leading academic girls’ school in the UK, is our Education Director.
This is the premium group that ACG School Jakarta has now joined – 51 high-performing, forward-thinking schools worldwide, and a large extended international family of 38,000 students. Each of our schools, while rooted in – and contributing to - its own community, forms part of a dynamic global network, providing regular opportunities for the exchange both of ideas and international best practice and of students and their teachers. This is precisely the sort of global education that we know will be an advantage in tomorrow’s world, and from which we are certain the students of ACG School Jakarta will derive great benefit.
These are the foundations upon which our Strategic Intentions have been built.
