JAKARTA \u2014 The change at SDN Pekayon 05 in Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta,\nhas been striking for its pupils. The building, previously considered\nold and uncomfortable, has been transformed into a modern educational\ncomplex with far more complete facilities.<\/p>\n
Raihan, a nine-year-old Year 3 pupil at SDN Pekayon 05, said he was\nhappy with the changes.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt used to have a paved court like that. The school was also in bad\ncondition. Now it\u2019s good,\u201d Raihan said.<\/p>\n
Rizal, also nine, shared the same sentiment. He said the most\nnoticeable changes were not limited to the appearance of the building,\nbut also included the facilities now available.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere wasn\u2019t a lift before, but now there is one, because the school\nhas six floors. It used to be just one floor,\u201d Rizal said.<\/p>\n
The improved school grounds have also made sports activities more\ncomfortable.<\/p>\n
\u201cDoing sports is more comfortable too, because it\u2019s good,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
Both pupils also thanked Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung for the\nrefurbishment of their school.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, Governor,\u201d they said.<\/p>\n
The upgrades at SDN Pekayon 05 are part of a comprehensive\nrefurbishment carried out alongside SMPN 91 Jakarta, creating an\nintegrated complex on Jalan Raya Bogor in Pasar Rebo.<\/p>\n
Pramono inspected the completed refurbishment on Monday, 12 October\n2026.<\/p>\n
The two school buildings were previously more than 50 years old. A\nfull refurbishment, with a contract value of Rp101.3 billion, has\nprovided both schools with multi-storey buildings and more extensive\nfacilities. The new buildings have been in use since the start of the\n2026\u20132027 school year.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn my view, this school is no less impressive than schools overseas.\nIt has complete facilities, from lifts, a library and a canteen to\nwell-equipped classrooms and sports facilities,\u201d Pramono said.<\/p>\n
The school complex also has disability-friendly access, a\nfire-protection system, a basketball court, a mini football pitch, a\nprayer room and green open space.<\/p>\n
Pramono said vertical construction was one way for the Jakarta\nadministration to make better use of limited school land in urban\nareas.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause the two schools are close to one another, they have been\narranged as a more integrated whole. We want to ensure students have a\nlearning environment that is safe, comfortable and inclusive,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
The refurbishment has also changed the way lessons are organised at\nSMPN 91 Jakarta. Previously, classes were held in two shifts. Since the\nnew building opened, all teaching has taken place in a single shift.<\/p>\n
The change is seen as involving more than just a new building.\nBetter-equipped classrooms have made learning hours more orderly and\nallowed educational facilities to be used more effectively.<\/p>\n
Pramono also asked the Jakarta Education Office to ensure that all\nthe new facilities are properly maintained.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf educational facilities and infrastructure are not properly\nprepared, it is pointless. That is why we have asked the Education\nOffice to ensure that the facilities built are used and maintained\nproperly,\u201d he said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/dki-students-delighted-as-renovated-school-offers-a-more-comfortable-learning-environment-1792554685", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }