Three Classrooms at SDN 5 Banjar Severely Damaged by Flash Flooding
Flash flooding that devastated Banjar Village, Banjar Subdistrict, Buleleng, has also impacted teaching and learning activities at State Elementary School 5 Banjar. Three classrooms located on the ground floor of the school have suffered considerable damage, including learning equipment housed within them.
The Head of the Buleleng Education, Youth and Sports Office (Disdikpora), Ida Bagus Gde Surya Bharata, stated that the learning process has resumed under an adjusted schedule.
“Today the children have actually begun in-person learning for grades 4, 5, and 6 in accordance with the principal’s directions. Meanwhile, grades 1, 2, and 3 are still conducting online learning,” said Surya Bharata on Wednesday (11 March 2026).
He explained that grade 6 students also conducted an Academic Competency Test (TKA) simulation on the same day. “The TKA simulation has taken place and proceeded smoothly by utilising three classrooms on the upper floor,” said Surya.
Meanwhile, the three ground-floor classrooms remain in the cleaning process. Flood sludge remains visible at various points and must be addressed promptly so the rooms can be restored to use.
Beyond SDN 5 Banjar, flooding damage has also occurred at other schools. One such case is State Junior Secondary School 3 Seririt, which sustained damage to the supporting wall at the lower section of the building.
“We will conduct an assessment first. If possible, learning can be arranged using a shift system or adjusted according to available classroom space,” explained Surya.
For SDN 5 Banjar itself, the damage is considered quite severe as many books have been submerged, including the school library collection.
“We will identify the needs first. This school serves 67 students. We will likely communicate with the nearest schools for shared use of learning facilities until we receive assistance with restocking books,” he said.
Surya added that the school can also pursue book procurement independently through School Operational Assistance (BOS) funds.
Buleleng’s Education Office is also considering long-term solutions, given that the school has previously been affected by flooding.
“We are attempting to trace what occurred and seek alternative responses. One possibility is utilising the nearest schools on a temporary basis or undertaking structural improvements to the existing building,” he said.
Several other schools are located near the school site, such as State Elementary School 7 Banjar and State Elementary School 1 Banjar, which are relatively close. The option of shared facility use or school regrouping is still under review.
“Most importantly, the children’s education must be supported and this situation should not continue recurring, as it could threaten their safety and learning process,” he added.
For now, online learning for grades 1, 2, and 3 will likely continue through the shared holiday break and Eid al-Fitr holidays.
“After that holiday period ends, hopefully the remediation work can be carried out more quickly so the children can resume normal learning,” Surya concluded.
Dozens of Students Receive Financial Assistance
Deputy Governor of Bali I Nyoman Giri Prasta provided assistance from his personal funds to dozens of students at State Elementary School 5 Banjar during a visit on Friday. The assistance was given to help meet the school needs of students affected by the disaster, such as bags, shoes, and textbooks that were lost or damaged by flooding.
The school has 66 registered students. Of this number, approximately 11 students have suffered considerable impact from the flash flooding that struck the area.
Giri Prasta said the assistance was provided as an expression of empathy and to ensure the students remain motivated to return to school despite the recent disaster.
“We also considered the basic needs of the students, such as bags, shoes, and books that may have been lost or damaged by the flood,” said Giri Prasta.
He stated that he personally provided assistance of 800,000 Indonesian rupiah for each student so they could replace their school supplies.
“Therefore, we personally provided assistance of 800,000 rupiah for each student. Hopefully, the children can recover and not feel inferior compared to their peers,” he explained.
The assistance was delivered directly in the presence of the Deputy Regent of Buleleng, members of the district assembly, and the school principal as a demonstration of care and humanitarian concern for students affected by the disaster.
Giri Prasta hopes this support will help students resume normal learning activities and maintain confidence in the school environment.