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Damaged Building Forces Students to Relocate

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • 270 students from SDN Kebayoran Lama Selatan 09 in South Jakarta are temporarily attending classes at SDN Kebayoran Lama Selatan 11 due to structural damage to their school building.
  • The damaged building is slated for renovation by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, and classes are being held in shifts.
  • School officials confirmed that extracurricular activities are being accommodated, and the free nutritious meal program continues uninterrupted.

Students at SDN Kebayoran Lama Selatan 09 in South Jakarta are continuing their education by temporarily relocating to the campus of SDN Kebayoran Lama Selatan 11. A total of 270 students from grades 1 to 6 are now attending classes at the host school following significant damage to their own building, which is scheduled for renovation by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government.

We are cooperating with SDN Kebayoran Lama Selatan 11. All students are well-facilitated, and learning takes place from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM WIB.

— Kenhayati Dwi RahminiDescribing the temporary arrangement for students at SDN Kebayoran Lama Selatan 11.

Kenhayati Dwi Rahmini, the principal of SDN Kebayoran Lama Selatan 09, stated that the school is collaborating with SDN Kebayoran Lama Selatan 11 to ensure all students are well-accommodated. Classes are being conducted in shifts, running from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM WIB, with adjustments made to ensure the required learning hours are met. Extracurricular activities are being managed by starting them earlier in the morning.

The building's damage occurred in late 2024, coinciding with the regional election holiday. School staff promptly moved classes and ensured no students were directly affected. While the exact cause of the damage and the renovation plans are under the purview of the DKI Jakarta Education Agency, the school administration's priority remains uninterrupted learning and student achievement.

The cause of the damage is being analyzed by a technical team. The school's focus is solely on ensuring the students' learning process is not hindered and their achievements continue to improve.

— Kenhayati Dwi RahminiAddressing the school's role amidst the building damage investigation.

The South Jakarta City Government has closely monitored the situation, with the Mayor visiting the temporary classroom facilities. Principal Kenhayati also confirmed that the free nutritious meal program is being distributed daily, with students eating before their afternoon classes begin. The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has committed to rebuilding the school, with the Governor emphasizing the urgency of the situation and the need for a comfortable learning environment.

Education in such a condition truly slaps my face.

— Gubernur DKI Jakarta Pramono Anung WibowoExpressing the urgency and personal impact of the school's damaged condition.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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