Revitalisation of SLBN Indramayu Improves Learning Quality for Students

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) states that the revitalisation programme for educational units at the State Special Needs School (SLBN) Pahlawan Indramayu, West Java, does not only focus on physical building improvements but also on creating a more comfortable and supportive learning atmosphere.

The revitalisation encompasses the rehabilitation of 12 classrooms and one toilet unit, as well as the procurement of furniture such as student desks and chairs, teacher desks and chairs, and storage cabinets in every classroom.

Yulius, a teacher and the Head of the 2025 Educational Unit Development Committee (P2SP), revealed that the school’s condition before revitalisation was quite concerning. He explained that parts of the buildings, which have stood since 1989, suffered serious damage, and even a section of the building collapsed during break time.

“From crumbling walls, unpleasant room odours, to dust scattered because the concrete was already decayed. That greatly disrupted the learning process,” said Yulius in a written statement in Jakarta on Wednesday.

After the revitalisation, the school’s condition has changed significantly. The buildings were not only repaired but also adapted to the needs of the environment and students.

The building roofs were raised to reduce heat, the structure was strengthened, and accessibility was improved to be friendly for wheelchair users. The rear of the school was also elevated to anticipate flooding that previously disrupted learning activities.

“Now this school has changed a lot. It’s more comfortable, safer, and more suitable for the children,” he said.

The Head of SLB Negeri Pahlawan Indramayu, Wawan Darsa, added that the revitalisation process also had an economic impact on the surrounding community because it involved local labour.

“For the workforce, we used local workers, although some craftsmen were brought in from Cirebon due to the need for a large number of workers. In total, there were 28 craftsmen involved,” he said.

The construction process lasted about 10 weeks starting from mid-August 2025.

According to Wawan, this approach aligns with the spirit of the revitalisation programme, which not only builds school infrastructure but also empowers the surrounding community.