Educate and Empower 35 East Bali Mountain Children

We are proud to announce that in June, a Grade 12 student from Jatituhu School has graduated and is now she is joining a training to work abroad. We also closed the semester with final exams, report card distribution, and invited parents of students to discuss future programs. Congratulations to all students who have successfully moved up to the next academic level.

In April, students from Pengalusan and Jatituhu began preparing for the celebration of National Education Day which falls on May 2. The event was spectacular, showcasing various competitions and student creativity. Pengalusan students won 2nd place in the high school level quiz competition and 3rd place in the spelling bee and word whisper competitions. Jatituhu students won 3rd place in the junior high school quiz competition, 1st place in the debate competition, and 1st place in the elementary level quiz competition.

In May, an election was held for the student council leader for the 2024-2025 period which nominated candidates from Pengalusan. He debated with other candidates before finally being elected as the school coordinator. This activity was carried out at the Bedugul Botanical Garden, Bali, while learning to identify various types of plants. Another important activity involves parents in the creation of facilities for religious ceremonies, strengthening the bond between students and parents.

In the Mother Tongue Language Festival on June 25, 2024, the District Education Office held three competitions: Balinese storytelling, Balinese script writing on lontar palm leaves, and Balinese poetry writing and reading at the junior high school level which was attended by six students. Pengalusan student won second place in the storytelling competition.

In art classes, students learn perspective drawing, lighting techniques, creating pictorial stories, and mixing acrylic paint colors on canvas. In computer classes, they learn the functionality of software and hardware, as well as creative activities such as creating invitation cards, presentation slides with PowerPoint, and data calculations in Microsoft Excel. At the English Club, students rehearse for the National Education Day performance, presenting the poem "Education is the Key to Success" and several international songs.

We express our sincere gratitude to all donors who have contributed, enabling our students to continue their education and have hope for a brighter future.

Pengalusan and Jatituhu commenced the second semester with high spirits following their satisfactory achievements in the previous semester. Academic lessons, creative projects, and various extracurricular activities resumed with enthusiasm to further enhance students' skills.

Some students honed their creative activities draw the local government and villagers’ attention to various issues and problems in their communities, highlighting the potential consequences if these issues are not addressed, by composing songs:

• Pengalusan students for their “Stop Child Marriage” campaign, and
• Jatituhu students to bring a focus on the terrible local road conditions.

These initiatives aimed to raise awareness and propose solutions to early child marriage and the improvement of local infrastructure. Students successfully recorded these songs and presented them to the public in their respective community halls.

And continuing our parent-student engagement program, students collaborated with their parents in crafting Hindu ceremonial items, fostering strong relationships between students and parents.

In the EBPP inter-school futsal and volleyball competition for middle and high schools, Pengalusan secured first place in futsal and second place in volleyball, whereas Jatituhu attained fourth place in volleyball and second place in futsal.

Art activities included creating paintings with themes such as education, agriculture, and Hindu holidays. Counseling sessions focused on self-understanding through handwriting analysis. Computer classes covered skills such as creating presentations, using Gmail, typing, and composing on a computer. English Club members concentrated on vocabulary development through extracurricular activities.

In March, Pengalusan and Jatituhu Student Council (OSIS) members joined a 2-day team-building and leadership development program during an outbound camping adventure at Bali Woso Outbound camp in Bangli. After that, EBPP schools had their midterm assessments to gauge students' understanding of the material covered over the past three months. The results were commendable, with most students getting satisfactory marks.

These achievements and activities were made possible thanks to the support of our generous donors on our GlobalGiving platform. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for their contributions, which have enabled students in Pengalusan and Jatituhu to succeed. With continued assistance, we can maintain and enhance the quality of education and prepare future generations for success.