JAKARTA \u2013 Education is expected not only to produce students who\nexcel academically, but also to help them build character, creativity\nand social concern. Developing students\u2019 potential through competitions,\narts activities and community service is one way to broaden learning\nexperiences beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n
SMA Wardaya applied this approach through its Wardaya Berdampak 2026\nprogramme, held from 3 to 17 October 2026. The programme combined\nacademic competitions, an international education expo, social\nactivities and arts performances involving students and the\ncommunity.<\/p>\n
SMA Wardaya headmaster Anton Wardaya said every child had different\nabilities and ways of learning. Schools, he said, needed to give\nstudents opportunities to develop their talents and discover their\npotential, rather than focusing solely on academic marks.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery child has different talents, ways of learning and dreams. Some\nshine in science, some express themselves through the arts and sport,\nwhile others are still on a journey to discover their potential,\u201d Anton\nsaid in a press release on Saturday (24 October 2026).<\/p>\n
He said the educational process should also give children\nopportunities to build confidence and identify their future direction.\nSupport from schools and families was important because each student\u2019s\ndevelopment followed a different path.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery child has their own time to grow and develop. Education is not\nsimply about marks and achievement; it is about creating space for every\nchild to recognise their potential, build character, discover their\nidentity and have the courage to pursue their dreams,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
One of the activities in Wardaya Berdampak 2026 was a community\nservice event held on 3 October. More than 500 participants, including\nparents and residents from four neighbourhood associations near the\nschool, took part in health services and educational activities\norganised with several partners.<\/p>\n
The event collected 191 bags of blood through a donation drive and\nprovided free health checks to 200 people. It also distributed 96\nreading glasses to people in need.<\/p>\n
Other services included pap smear tests, psychological consultations,\neye examinations, financial literacy and advice on overseas education. A\nbazaar selling second-hand clothes and books in good condition was also\nheld for the community.<\/p>\n
In the academic field, SMA Wardaya organised the 2026 Math, Science,\nand Social Studies Competition (MS\u00b2C), which attracted 582 applicants\nfrom junior high schools and equivalent Islamic schools across\nIndonesia. The competition ran from 3 to 17 October, with four subjects:\nmathematics, biology, physics and social studies.<\/p>\n
The preliminary round was held online to give participants from\ndifferent regions the opportunity to take part. The semi-finals and\nfinal were held in person at SMA Wardaya on 17 October 2026.<\/p>\n
Access to information about higher education was another focus. At\nthe Wardaya International Education Expo (WIEE) 2026, held at Pullman\nJakarta Central Park on 11 October, more than 2,000 registered\nparticipants had the opportunity to learn about further study\noptions.<\/p>\n
The expo featured more than 40 exhibitors and universities from\nvarious countries. Information covered university options, degree\nprogrammes, admission requirements and opportunities to obtain full\nscholarships.<\/p>\n
Anton said access to information and family guidance were needed to\nhelp students plan education suited to their interests and abilities.\nLearning about a range of study options could also help students decide\nwhat to do after completing secondary education.<\/p>\n
Students\u2019 creativity was also developed through Colors of Hope\nWardaya 2026, held on 11 October. The arts showcase and fundraising\nevent drew around 800 audience members and involved more than 80\nstudents as organisers and performers.<\/p>\n
Students presented music, traditional and modern dance, martial arts\nand an exhibition of artworks. The event also included an inspirational\ndiscussion with Sandy Kristian Waluyo and Axel Giovanni Hartanto, alumni\nof the first season of Clash of Champions.<\/p>\n
During the event, students presented a smart cane they had made to\nthe Petra Dormitory Community. A singing performance by the Monas Pelita\nFoundation was also part of the programme, bringing creative expression\ntogether with social engagement.<\/p>\n
Anton said that taking part in social and arts activities could help\nstudents understand success in broader terms. Achievement, he said, was\nmeasured not only by academic results, but also by the ability to use\nknowledge and skills to benefit the community.<\/p>\n
Wardaya Berdampak 2026 was organised through a collaboration between\nSMA Wardaya and the Lions Clubs Indonesia Association, District 307 A1.\nParticipating organisations included Lions Club Jakarta Wardaya\nGemilang, Lions Club Jakarta Centennial Monas Hang Tuah, Lions Club Via\nSolis Nova, Leo Club Humanita, Leo Club Stella Viva and Leo Club\nMeliora.<\/p>\n
Through academic activities, international education, arts and\ncommunity initiatives, the school aims to provide students with a range\nof learning experiences. The programme is intended to help students\ndevelop their academic abilities while building character and concern\nfor the community.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/good-grades-are-not-enough-students-also-need-to-learn-to-care-for-others-1792842676", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }