Support Teachers in Remote Village of East Bali

From April to June 2025, EBPP teachers focused on exam preparation, student performances, and professional development through digital and curriculum training.

Grade 6^th, 9^th and 12^th support and final exam preparation
Grade 12 students completed their exams on April 25, 28, 29, and 30, with 29 students officially graduating on May 5. Grade 9 junior high students took their exams from May 5 to 8, while 4 grade 6 elementary students sat for their exams from April 25 to 30 and were officially declared graduates on June 2. A graduation celebration was held at the EBPP Ban office on June 11, organized by the Empower program. These milestones were achieved thanks to intensive teaching sessions and the strong commitment of EBPP teachers, who have guided these students over the past 12 years from being illiterate to becoming agents of change and role models in their respective communities. Congratulations to all graduates!

Annual Education Day Preparation

Starting in April, in the lead-up to National Education Day on May 2nd, we guided students in singing, poetry, traditional chanting (Darma Gita), painting, quiz competitions, speed reading, and bamboo chair-making. These efforts provided a platform for students to showcase their talents, build confidence on stage, and celebrate learning through creative expression.

Monthly learning community meetings

In our regular monthly learning community meetings April-June, we shared teaching experiences, reflected together, and designed more inclusive and joyful strategies for our students.

Canva and visual learning tools training
In May 19^th and June 2^nd, teachers attended a two-day training on visual learning tools, with a focus on using Canva for interactive lesson materials, student worksheets, and visual storytelling. The aim was to integrate creativity and digital literacy into classroom delivery.

Semester test, report card preparation & parent engagement
Following the Semester 2 exams from June 9–13, teachers held reflective sessions on student progress and challenges. On June 20, teachers engaged in report card meetings with parents, providing individual feedback and receiving valuable input to improve teaching and support strategies. On the same day, students were officially promoted to the next academic level.

Academic Year Readiness Planning
in June 23^rd, were held curriculum reflection to finalize structures, schedules, and updated curriculum outlines for the new academic year 2025-2026. Teachers also shared individual goals and commitments to foster inclusive and active learning environments.

Advancing Skills Through Collaboration & Training

EBPP teachers are dedicated to continuous improvement, always striving to provide the best education for their students. To further these goals, at the beginning of 2025, we established a Collaborative learning community where EBPP teachers and local tutors collaborate to share teaching strategies, discuss challenges, and find solutions together. Through regular monthly meetings, we review our teaching methods and plan improvements to make learning more effective and meaningful for our students.

To cement these goals we outline below the many capacity building programs, delivered by expert professional trainers.

Our senior Balinese language teachers Suteja, attended a five-day Balinese script writing training led by a language instructor in Ban Village. This training deepened his understanding of Balinese script and improved his writing skills.

On 3 & 11 March, all teachers took part in an ice-breaking training session to develop engaging teaching methods and foster a more interactive classroom environment, led by guest lecturer Prof. Ayu from Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha. By learning different ice-breaking techniques, we can make lessons more enjoyable, help students stay focused, and ease any classroom tension. This training also strengthened our ability to build better connections with students and encourage active participation. The ice-breaking training also introduced us to creative teaching approaches that make learning more dynamic.

On 13 and 19 March, we learnt how to design creative and fancy book modules as our teaching references based on the syllabus that we had created, specifically designed to align with the EBPP curriculum and syllabus. These modules provide structured guidance for more effective teaching. We also explored digital design tools like Canva to create engaging and professional learning materials.

From 12-15 March, Sudarma, EBPP youth empowerment instructor, was invited to be a keynote speaker at the EMpower Foundation anniversary dinner and fundraising event in Hong Kong. He also participated in an exchange program with the Teach Unlimited Foundation, which, like EBPP, is dedicated to empowering youth through education. This was an unforgettable experience, not only as a keynote speaker but also as an opportunity to go abroad, exchange knowledge, and expand global connections.

Through these initiatives, we have strengthened our teaching skills, embraced more innovative methods, and enhanced the overall learning experience for our students.