RI students to participate in int'l contests

RI students to participate in int'l contests

The Jakarta Post
Jakarta

Two high school students from the Central Java town of Surakarta
will be taking part in international contests this year.

Fajar Yuliawan, a student at state-run SMP I in Surakarta,
will participate in a world mathematics contest in Japan in
August, while Aditya Dharma Surya, who attends the same high
school, will take part in the World School Debate Championships
in Peru in July.

Principal Tatik Surati Suryo said on Friday Indonesia would
send three students, including Aditya, to the debate
championships. The other two students are from Jakarta.

Both Fajar and Aditya were recognized by the government for
their educational achievements as part of the celebrations for
National Education Day on Friday.

Surakarta Mayor Slamet Suryanto, during a ceremony to mark the
day, singled out the two students in a speech and called on them
to set a good example for other students to work hard and develop
their knowledge.

"I am proud of them because they will be Indonesia's
ambassadors to the two international contests, which will be a
good opportunity for them to have a memorable experience and to
repair the country's image in the international world. We hope
they have made the necessary preparations to win the contests,"
he said.

Besides singling out Fajar and Aditya for praise, the mayor
also honored 99 civil servants and teachers as well as state-run
junior high school 5, which won a national contest aimed at
improving the learning process.