Sports Combined with Ecology, Social, and Technology Education
Amidst increasingly complex global challenges, awareness of a healthy lifestyle and environmental preservation is becoming a fundamental foundation in shaping future generations. This spirit underpinned the EST Fun Walk & Run 2026 held in Jakarta on Sunday (21/6).
This activity is not merely a mass sporting event, but a crucial momentum in the series of transformations of HighScope Indonesia School into an EcoSocioTech (EST) School. Through this new vision, the school is strengthening its commitment to providing education that is relevant to contemporary challenges by integrating ecological, social, and technological aspects.
Education in Every Step
The EST Fun Walk & Run 2026 was attended by thousands of participants, including students, parents, teachers, and staff. The uniqueness of this event lies in its thematically designed route. There were three main checkpoints that participants were required to pass: Eco, Socio, and Tech.
At each point, participants scanned QR codes that presented educational messages. The materials covered the importance of maintaining ecosystem sustainability (Eco), fostering empathy for others (Socio), and the wise and ethical use of technology (Tech).
To minimise environmental impact, the organisers collaborated with Balikin, a provider of reusable drinking containers. This step was taken to ensure the event was low-waste by significantly reducing the use of single-use plastics.
“We hope the EST Fun Walk & Run 2026 serves as a starting point for various initiatives that strengthen collaboration between the school, families, and the community. Together, we can build an environment that supports the growth of a healthy, characterised generation that cares for the environment and is ready to face the future,” said Antarina S.F. Amir, Founder and CEO of EcoSocioTech School.
Commitment to Educational Transformation
The change in identity towards EST School was emphasised not as a change in core values, but as a strategic evolution. The primary focus remains on character building and student integrity, but is now enriched with an awareness of global sustainability.
The event was also attended by the owners of the EST School network and the management of the Redea Institute. The festivities were further enhanced by performances from young talents on the art stage, featuring student bands such as Cherry Nights, Quinn of Hearts, and Hennesy.
Through this initiative, EST School seeks to prove that educational institutions play a central role in inspiring small steps that have a significant impact on the community and the planet in the future.