SD Al Siddiq International once again provided students with a creative and meaningful learning experience through its Project Based Learning (PjBL) programme on Thursday, 1 October 2026. Held from 10.00 to 11.00 a.m., the activity gave students the opportunity to learn through direct experience, creativity, teamwork, and simple practical activities connected to everyday life.
Project Based Learning is a learning approach that encourages students to become actively involved in completing a project. Through this approach, students do not simply receive theoretical knowledge, but also gain first-hand experience by creating, observing, experimenting, and producing a work or project. As a result, learning becomes more enjoyable while helping students develop a wide range of skills.
During this activity, Grades 1–3 took part in a project entitled “Creating a Painting from Clay”. The students were invited to explore their creativity by using clay and transforming it into an engaging work of art. By using clay in different shapes and colours, students were able to express their ideas and imagination through their creations.
Creating paintings from clay was an enjoyable experience for the students. They learnt how to shape, arrange, and combine different colours to produce artwork according to their individual creativity. The activity also helped develop their fine motor skills, attention to detail, patience, and ability to follow the stages of a project.
Beyond developing creativity, the activity provided students with an opportunity to express themselves. Each piece of artwork had its own unique form and character because it was created based on each student’s individual ideas and imagination. This taught the children that every individual has unique creativity that deserves to be appreciated.
Meanwhile, Grades 4 and 6 took part in a “Catfish Farming” project. Through this activity, students were introduced to basic concepts of fish farming and care through practical experiences connected to everyday life. They were able to observe the materials and environment used for fish farming while learning that raising and caring for fish requires attention, careful observation, and responsibility.
Through the catfish farming project, students also gained a more contextual learning experience. They were able to understand that the knowledge learnt at school can be applied to real-life situations. The activity also encouraged curiosity about the environment, living things, and the processes involved in caring for and raising animals.
The implementation of these two projects demonstrates SD Al Siddiq International’s commitment to providing students with diverse learning experiences. Through Project Based Learning, students are encouraged to become active, creative, independent learners who are able to work collaboratively. They are not only learning to know, but also learning by doing and experiencing.
The activities also provided an opportunity for students to develop essential 21st-century skills, including creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving. Through a project-based learning approach, students are expected to build greater confidence while gaining memorable and meaningful learning experiences.
With great enthusiasm, the students participated in every stage of the activities and enjoyed the process of learning together. Through experiences such as these, SD Al Siddiq International continues its commitment to providing learning that is active, creative, enjoyable, and relevant to students’ everyday lives.
Learning through creating, learning through trying, and learning through real-life experiences.
By Muslihatul Maula, Lc