Indonesian Minister Attends Open House, Praises Student Progress at Sekolah Rakyat

Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf, widely known as Gus Ipul, recently attended an open house at Sekolah Rakyat Menengah Atas 21 in Surabaya, East Java. The event provided an opportunity for prospective students, parents, and local officials to witness firsthand the educational progress and learning environment at the school.

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Alhamdulillah after more than 10 months (Sekolah Rakyat), the learning process is getting better, the children are also starting to be more disciplined, more confident, their learning spirit has increased, growth is also good, their health is also getting better.

Gus Ipul expressed satisfaction with the school's development over the past ten months. He observed significant improvements in the students' discipline, self-confidence, and overall enthusiasm for learning. "Alhamdulillah after more than 10 months (Sekolah Rakyat), the learning process is getting better, the children are also starting to be more disciplined, more confident, their learning spirit has increased, growth is also good, their health is also getting better," Gus Ipul stated.

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She is now brave to perform, she is good pokoknya, she used to be very shy, withdrawn.

The open house featured various student performances, including traditional dances, martial arts, and musical numbers, all delivered with notable confidence. Gus Ipul engaged in dialogues with parents and students, including Ita Fitriani, mother of Marsya Dwi Cahyani. Ita shared her pride in Marsya's transformation, noting her daughter's increased confidence and improved demeanor since attending Sekolah Rakyat. Marsya, who had previously been forced to drop out due to her father's unstable income as a construction worker, is now pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor.

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I am very grateful that my child can go to Sekolah Rakyat. She had to drop out before, for more than a year. She wants to be a doctor too.

Marsya herself testified to the positive changes, stating she has become more disciplined, particularly in her religious practices, and better at managing her time. These advancements are attributed to the dedication of the school's principal, teachers, and staff. The event was also attended by regional officials, including representatives from the East Java Governor's office and the Mayor of Surabaya.

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I am more disciplined, disciplined in prayer, and can manage my time too.