The Netraza Multipurpose Hall in Jatibening served as the venue for the 2026 Garuda Scout Investiture Ceremony organised by the Bekasi City Scout Branch Council (Kwarcab Gerakan Pramuka Kota Bekasi). A total of 1,251 Garuda Scouts from various scouting levels were officially invested during the event, representing the highest honour within the Indonesian Scout Movement.
The ceremony was attended by Scouts from the Siaga, Penggalang, Penegak, and Pandega levels as part of the Scout Movement’s structured character development programme. Achieving the status of a Garuda Scout is a symbol of distinction and recognition for an individual’s dedication to developing skills, character, leadership, and a spirit of service to the community.
Representing SMP Al Siddiq International School at the event were Afika Aisyah Humaira, Alanza Lareina Clarisa, and Al-Kautsar. The participation of these three students is a source of pride for the school and serves as tangible evidence of the success of its character development programme through scouting education.
The Garuda Scout Award is the highest recognition within the Indonesian Scout Movement and is granted to Scouts who have fulfilled both the general and specific requirements while demonstrating a strong commitment to the values of citizenship, discipline, responsibility, and leadership.
Prior to their investiture, all participants underwent a rigorous selection process that included training, skills assessments, character development programmes, and community service activities over several months. This demanding process is one of the reasons why Garuda Scouts are recognised for their outstanding quality, resilience, and exemplary character.
In his remarks, Endin Samsudin, Secretary of the Branch Scout Advisory Council of Bekasi City, stated that Garuda Scouts should serve as role models within their schools, families, and communities.
“Being a Garuda Scout opens opportunities in education. These opportunities should be utilised to their fullest potential,” said Endin Samsudin.
He also emphasised that Garuda Scout status provides broader educational opportunities, including special admission pathways for Penegak Garuda Scouts to pursue higher education through achievement-based entry schemes without the need for entrance examinations.
The investiture ceremony was not merely a formal occasion but an important milestone in developing a generation of young people who are disciplined, independent, principled, and prepared to face future challenges. Through scouting education, students are nurtured to develop social awareness, leadership qualities, a spirit of cooperation, and a deep sense of patriotism.
The Bekasi City Government continues to support and strengthen scouting programmes to encourage more young people to excel and make positive contributions to their communities and society as a whole.
For SMP Al Siddiq International School, the participation of Afika Aisyah Humaira, Alanza Lareina Clarisa, and Al-Kautsar in the Garuda Scout Investiture Ceremony serves as further motivation to strengthen character education within the school community. Education is not focused solely on academic achievement but also on developing resilient, disciplined, responsible individuals with strong leadership qualities.
It is hoped that this achievement will inspire other students to continue developing their potential, striving for excellence, and actively contributing to society through the values and spirit of scouting.
By Retno Suzanne Handayani, Lc, M.Pd