Bekasi – March 2024, Al Siddiq International School, a well-known educational institution recognised for its dedication and commitment to providing quality education, once again demonstrated its spirit of social care through meaningful community service. With the spirit of giving and togetherness, the school organised a series of social service activities for residents around the school.
On Friday, 22 March 2024, pupils, teachers, and staff of Al Siddiq International School enthusiastically gathered to carry out their latest social project. The activity aimed to provide essential food packages (sembako) to those in need while fostering a sense of empathy and compassion among the pupils. A total of 244 food packages were collected through contributions from the school committee and parents across the Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary levels.
The Director of Education, Ustadz Abdullah Haris, expressed that social values and compassion are integral parts of the school’s educational vision. “Our goal is not only to develop academically intelligent pupils but also individuals who are caring and sensitive to the needs of the surrounding community,” he stated.
During the event, pupils worked hand in hand with teachers, school staff, and the school committee to collect, sort, and pack the food packages, which were then distributed to underprivileged families living near the school.
With great enthusiasm, the pupils personally handed the aid packages to local residents, learning first-hand the importance of giving and sharing while nurturing valuable values of empathy and social awareness.
The activity also served as an opportunity for teachers to directly guide pupils in practising these social values. They did not only act as educators in the classroom but also as role models actively engaging in community service.
“This activity is held to enliven the spirit of the holy month of Ramadhan. Seeing the pupils’ enthusiasm and involvement in this social project is truly heart-warming. They are learning that being part of a community also means having a responsibility to help one another,” said Mr. Triyoga, Head of the Secondary School Committee of Al Siddiq International.
This social service project was not the first organised by Al Siddiq International School. The school has previously held regular ‘Friday Blessings’ programmes, where food is shared with both school members and the surrounding community.
Through these initiatives, Al Siddiq International School has succeeded in creating an environment that nurtures not only academic growth but also social development. The spirit of compassion and solidarity cultivated within the school serves as a strong foundation for shaping empathetic and responsible future generations.
Through its social service initiatives, Al Siddiq International School has truly shown that education is not only about gaining knowledge, but also about nurturing individuals who make a positive contribution to society.
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By ESTY INDRASWARIANI, S.Sos