By I Wayan Suteja | EBPP Pengalusan School Principal
Welcoming New Students
In July, EBPP Pengalusan welcomed six new students, giving more children in this remote community the opportunity to continue their education and learn alongside their peers.
Celebrating Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day
On 17 August, students from Pengalusan and Jatituhu celebrated Indonesia’s Independence Day through competitions and creative performances. Senior high school students performed Genjek pieces titled Hari Kemerdekaan and Merah Putih, while other Pengalusan students sang Selamatkan Bumi and Ibu Pertiwi. Their performances were a proud moment for the school. Pengalusan students also won first place in the nail-hammering and cracker-eating competitions.
A Two-Day Cultural Exchange with Mount Barker School
On 22 and 23 September, Pengalusan students welcomed three teachers and six students from Mount Barker School’s (Australia) annual visit for a two-day learning exchange. On the first day, Mount Barker students led activities including sports and an English animal-guessing game. They also shared experiences and listened to stories about how EBPP students have faced challenges caused by natural disasters, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the COVID-19 pandemic. This provided an opportunity for students to share their experiences and learn from one another.
On the second day, the learning continued in the opposite direction, with EBPP students becoming the teachers. They introduced their visitors to Balinese traditional dance, demonstrated how to play the Cungklik, and guided them in making bamboo crafts. The visitors also enjoyed a short tour of Pengalusan School. It was a valuable opportunity for EBPP students to share their local culture, demonstrate their skills, and feel proud of what they have learned.
Computer development
From July to October, students in Grades 10–12 from Pengalusan and Jatituhu developed their digital skills through Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint lessons, including presenting their work in front of the class. Meanwhile, senior high school students in Pengalusan prepared for the Academic Competency Test (TKA) through a practice test on 23 September and a rehearsal on 12 October, helping them become more familiar with the examination process.
Exploring and Developing Practical Dryland Farming Skills
Pengalusan students recently started basic farming lessons to introduce them to dryland regenerative agriculture techniques, starting with learning to make solid organic fertiliser, build terraces, and plant vegetable seedlings. Through these hands-on lessons, students are beginning to understand how they can make productive use of the steep dry land around them and how these new farming practices can contribute to household food security in the future.
Music development
Students continued learning modern musical instruments and traditional Balinese bamboo music in preparation for Independence Day performances. From September to October, several students also joined extracurricular traditional music lessons to further develop their musical abilities and appreciation of local culture.
We sincerely thank all our supporters for making these learning opportunities possible. Your generosity empowers students to build confidence, discover their talents, develop practical skills, and gain the knowledge they need to create better opportunities for their future.
By I Wayan Suteja | EBPP Pengalusan Principle
By I Wayan Suteja | EBPP Pengalusan Headmaster
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