Expatriates renovate Bogor school

Expatriates renovate Bogor school

JAKARTA: Several expatriates and members of the Jakarta
Chapter of the Harley Owners Group, from Rancamaya Estate, Bogor,
made a donation to renovate an elementary school building.

The renovation of Pangerasan elementary school was prompted by
deep concern on behalf of the expatriates at the school's poor
condition.

"Almost 70 percent of the building was a total wreck, and only
two classrooms were left, but they could have collapsed at any
time," said Herdiana Kiehl, one of the donors, who also works as
an English teacher at the school.

The school, Kiehl said, had 122 students but only two
teachers.

"We have completed renovation of the school, comprising six
classrooms, a library and a staff room. And, in readiness for the
new academic year in July this year, we have appointed four
teachers," said Kiehl.

Hopefully, other expatriates might take similar measures to
help state schools, most of which are unsuitable as study venues,
she said.--JP