SRT 32 Natuna introduces its education programme to the community

Natuna (ANTARA) – Integrated People’s School (SRT) 32 Natuna, in the Riau Islands, has introduced its education and character-building programmes to the community to improve public understanding of access to education for children from low-income families.

SRT 32 Natuna head Bumiselan said on Saturday that the programmes were presented during an open day at the school.

The event featured student performances and invited guests to visit classrooms, the library, students’ rooms and the school’s facilities and infrastructure.

Those invited included representatives of universities, religious leaders, sub-district heads, village heads, department heads from the Natuna regency government and other community groups.

“The event aims to introduce people to what a People’s School is like,” he said.

He explained that People’s Schools are education institutions intended for underprivileged communities, particularly families in deciles 1 and 2 according to the National Single Socioeconomic Data (DTSEN).

At SRT 32 Natuna, the government provides education from primary through to senior secondary level, he said.

The government also covers students’ living costs, accommodation in dormitories, school uniforms and other facilities and infrastructure, he added.

“At the People’s School, the government covers all needs,” he said.

Meanwhile, SRT 32 Natuna student Endah Sari Lina said she was happy to study there. Students receive three full meals and two snacks each day, she said.

“Our bathing supplies are also provided,” she said.

She added that she felt at home at SRT 32 Natuna because teachers, guardians and dormitory supervisors cared about her and her classmates.

“If anyone misbehaves, they are advised. The headteacher also often reminds us to study seriously for the sake of our future,” she said.