Pertamina Boosts Learning Spirit of SDN Batu Cermin Students in NTT

Desks with holes and wobbly chairs previously accompanied the daily routine of students at SDN Batu Cermin, Komodo District, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. Despite the limited conditions, teaching and learning activities continued every day.

Now, the learning atmosphere is gradually changing. Through its Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) programme, PT Pertamina (Persero) has provided 39 desks and 70 chairs to support teaching and learning activities at the school.

The headmaster of SDN Batu Cermin, Agustinus Aba, said the assistance addressed one of the school’s most pressing needs. Some desks and chairs had been used for a long time, so their condition was no longer optimal for supporting learning activities.

“Previously, they used whatever facilities were available. Some chairs were wobbly, desks had holes, were dull, and even began to rot because they had been used for so long,” Agustinus said, quoted on Sunday (23/8/2026).

The need was then communicated to Pertamina and followed up through a verification process until the assistance could be realised.

Agustinus admitted he was initially surprised when he first received information about the support. After receiving an explanation and going through the verification process, the school confirmed that the assistance was genuinely intended to meet the students’ learning facility needs.

For the school, the new desks and chairs are not merely additional facilities. The equipment is now used by students, especially those in grade 1, so they can participate in learning activities more comfortably. Students no longer need to worry about being hit by desks whose legs were previously fragile.

“The impact is deeply felt. The desks and chairs provided by Pertamina are very beneficial and support classroom learning activities. How can learning be effective if the facilities and infrastructure are not supportive,” Agustinus said.

According to him, simple changes in the classroom have also provided new enthusiasm for both students and teachers. Better facilities help the school create a more comfortable learning environment and support the daily learning process.

Agustinus also expressed appreciation for the attention given to his school. He hopes the collaboration can continue to grow to support the improvement of education quality at SDN Batu Cermin.

“Our hope is that Pertamina will remain a partner and see what the school needs. Support like this is very meaningful for us to continue improving the quality of education and making the school more excellent in the future,” he said.

Through the TJSL programme, Pertamina continues to encourage improvements in education quality by providing support that answers community needs. For the students of SDN Batu Cermin, that support now comes in a simple form that is close to their daily lives: a more decent place to learn to accompany their steps towards the future.