Help Dreams Rise in Remote Bali

Over the past four months, students at Pengalusan and Jatituhu have continued their learning through academic preparation, creative programs, and extracurricular activities. These programs help students strengthen not only their academic skills but also their creativity, collaboration, and confidence.

Academic Learning and Parent Communication
After completing their midterm exams in October, students prepared for their final semester exams held from December 8–12, 2025. Report cards were distributed on December 19, and parents were invited to attend. This meeting provided an important opportunity for teachers and families to discuss students’ progress and reflect on their learning throughout the semester. Together, parents and teachers explored ways to better support students in the coming term. By the end of February, Grade 9 students also successfully participated in a practice session for the online TKA (National Academic Ability Test).

Computer Learning
Students continued developing their digital literacy through computer classes. They practiced using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel to type documents and organize simple data. These lessons help students become familiar with essential digital tools widely used in education and professional life.

Youth Empowerment: Sports and Wall Magazine Competitions
In November, Pengalusan and Jatituhu students joined the Empower Program, which included sports competitions promoting gender equality and a wall magazine (Mading) competition. Pengalusan students achieved second place in both futsal and volleyball. In the wall magazine competition, Jatituhu students collaborating with Darmaji students won first place, while Pengalusan students achieved second place. These activities strengthened teamwork, creativity, and confidence.

Art and Music Programs
Students also explored their creativity through art classes, where they practiced sketching objects, fruits, animals, and natural scenes while learning shading techniques with pencils and watercolor. They created illustrated stories, short comics, greeting cards for Christmas and New Year, and motivational artwork.

Since December, several students have also participated in music activities combining modern instruments with the traditional Balinese bamboo instrument Cungklik. Together they practiced performing songs such as Cening Putri Ayu, Ratu Anom, Sampun Panamaya, and Sayonara, strengthening both musical skills and appreciation for Balinese culture.

Thank you for your continued support. Because of your generosity, students in Pengalusan and Jatituhu can continue to learn, grow, and develop their talents for the future.

From July to October 2025, EBPP Pengalusan and Jatituhu schools continued strengthening students’ academic progress, confidence, and creativity through diverse learning, cultural, and skills-building programs.

Cross-Cultural Learning with Mount Barker Community College
A key highlight was the two-day cultural exchange with Mount Barker Community College (Australia) on 29–30 July. Students collaborated through creative workshops, first aid training, sports, and Balinese cultural activities including dance and bamboo crafts. Shared storytelling—especially EBPP students' experiences overcoming natural disasters and the pandemic—built empathy, mutual understanding, and lasting friendships.

Collaboration with Stella’s Child Foundation
On 19 September, Stella’s Child Foundation hosted a full day of learning and motivation. High school students practiced writing effective CVs, while junior high students shared their aspirations and received encouragement. Outdoor games and gifts ended the day with joy and renewed motivation.

English Learning Through Films
Volunteer teacher Cory White from the USA enriched English classes using subtitled films, strengthening students’ listening, speaking, and vocabulary skills through fun, interactive lessons.

Celebrating Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day
On 17 August, students celebrated Independence Day with competitions and stage performances. Pengalusan students presented the Puspanjali dance, two songs, and the comedy play Kesempatan Kedua. They also won several competitions—including Bola Gila and Enggrang—while Jatituhu won the Cracker Eating contest. These activities boosted teamwork, cultural pride, and confidence.

Mid-Semester Assessments
Between 29 September and 5 October, students completed mid-semester tests. Most met their targets, and others received extra support to strengthen their understanding.

Bamboo Craft Program
Students advanced rapidly in the Bamboo Skills Program, creating dragonflies, clocks, chairs, and later, the Cungklik bamboo gamelan instrument. Their home-based weaving experience helped them master new techniques with confidence.

Art Program
Students created motivational posters and illustrated stories, developing creativity, storytelling abilities, and character through positive messages.

Computer Skills Program
Computer classes resumed with hands-on practice in Microsoft Word and Excel, improving typing, formatting, and digital literacy.

Leadership & Empowerment
In September, lessons focused on adolescent health, hygiene, emotional well-being, and self-esteem—supporting students’ personal growth and informed decision-making.

Thank You
We sincerely thank all supporters for your continued support through GlobalGiving, helping Pengalusan and Jatituhu students learn, lead, and grow toward brighter, more confident futures.