Kendari Mayor Ensures Integrated Public School Facilities Support Student Development

Kendari (ANTARA) – Mayor of Kendari Siska Karina Imran has assured that the facilities at Integrated People’s School (Sekolah Rakyat Terintegrasi, SRT) 2 in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, have been optimally designed to support students’ growth and enthusiasm for learning.

“Of course we are pleased and happy, because talking about schools and education is the most fundamental matter in our lives, especially in improving the Human Development Index,” said Siska Karina Imran after inspecting the facilities of Integrated People’s School 2 in Kendari on Monday.

Siska Karina assessed that the infrastructure and facilities at SRT 2 are among the best in Kendari City, so there is no longer any gap in the quality of educational facilities between school levels.

“The facilities are very impressive, even the best among the schools in Kendari City. So there is no difference between state schools, private schools and People’s Schools,” she said.

Amid the momentum of the School Environment Orientation Period (MPLS), Siska Karina advised students to make use of it to support their personal development, build good character and achieve accomplishments.

“With the government providing these extraordinary facilities, they must be enthusiastic and grow from within, develop character, and be able to bring pride to the region and the nation,” said Siska Karina.

She explained that the establishment of SRT 2 is the result of collaboration between the Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, the Strategic Infrastructure Works Unit of the Ministry of Public Works, the Kendari City Government and the local Forkopimda (Regional Leadership Coordination Forum).

Kendari is one of 38 regencies/cities in Indonesia included in the initial phase of the central government’s People’s School development programme.

Siska Karina revealed that the school is prioritised for children from underprivileged families. The Kendari City Government has recorded around 1,000 out-of-school children (ATS) in its area who have been identified for integration into this educational facility.

“Our hope is that the children who have been identified as not attending school can be enrolled here, so that no more of our children in Kendari City are out of school for any reason,” Siska Karina explained.

In addition to ensuring adequate facilities, Siska also emphasised the importance of creating a safe learning environment free from bullying.

“Wherever the school is, there must be no bullying. Whether it is a People’s School, a state school or a private school, there must be no bullying in Kendari City,” Siska Karina added.