WEST JAVA — Sekolah Smart Cibinong (SSC) has successfully opened a new educational unit at the upper secondary level, namely SMART Cibinong High School. This high school level is the latest, which was formed in 2020. The availability of buildings and classrooms is certainly needed. February 14, 2020 became an important moment as the groundbreaking day for the SMART Cibinong High School building.
Having been paused due to the Covid-19 pandemic, finally on Thursday (6/6/2024), the SMART Cibinong High School building has been firmly established and can officially be used as a new classroom for students there. The inauguration of this building was marked by a ribbon cutting by the Initiator and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dompet Dhuafa Parni Hadi, which was simultaneously followed by students, teachers, and invited guests who were present.
Parni advised that all schools managed by Dompet Dhuafa must bear the title of ethical schools. Then this ethics must be familiarized into a culture. In addition, every student must also be skillful and faithful. That is, having great abilities and strong faith.
This is in line with the idea of 3i put forward by Parni Hadi, namely idea, intention, and faith. According to Parni, a great nation is a nation that has these 3i. So if someone has a good idea accompanied by good intentions, and there is the power of faith, God willing, great ideas will be realized.
“Our cultural movement starts with the ethics movement. Then we mark it by planting the tree of goodness. Its roots go deep into the earth, its branches reach up to the sky, and it is able to bear fruit throughout the seasons,” he said.
This means that by instilling ethics in school-age children, a culture will be created. Of course, culture is not just about art, but all the results of human creation, taste and creation that prioritize ethics and aesthetics. In addition, the philosophy of planting trees of goodness is to strengthen the foundation of faith, elevate submission to Allah Swt, and benefit the universe.
Also present at the inauguration ceremony of the new building were Rahmad Riyadi as Chairman of the Dompet Dhuafa Board of Trustees, Herdiansah as Vice Chairman of the Dompet Dhuafa Board, Asep Hendriana as Chairman of the Dompet Dhuafa Education Program Management Partner, Abdul Khalim as Director of SSC, Galuh Sri Wahyuni, Head of Klapanunggal Sub-District, and several other invitees.
This year is the fourth year for SMART Cibinong High School. This means that there have been four batches of students in this productive waqf-based school by Dompet Dhuafa. In 2023, the first batch successfully graduated. Then in the near future, the second batch will soon be graduated as well.
Abdul Khalim said that SMART Cibinong has contributed a lot in the form of achievements, both at the district and national levels. This is a source of pride for all parties involved for the students and teachers. In addition, SMART Cibinong is part of the Budi Pekerti School. It is a school that emphasizes morality and integrity to participate and contribute in building the Indonesian nation.
“This is part of our big goal. Hopefully, with the presence of SMART Cibinong as a Budi Pekerti school, it can be an example for other schools,” said Khalim.
Meanwhile, in his speech, Asep Hendriana added that the establishment of a new building for SMART Cibinong High School is something to be grateful for. According to him, this high school building at SMART Cibinong is based on the desire, determination, and prayers as well as the will of Allah Swt.
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For the establishment of the SMART Cibinong High School building, appreciation also emerged from Klapanunggal Sub-district Head Galuh Sri Wahyuni. According to her, this high school level is certainly a long-awaited one in Klapanunggal District. The reason is that the number of people from year to year continues to grow. Housing estates are also mushrooming. Meanwhile, there are only two high schools.
“Today I am very proud and grateful. Alhamdulillah, the SMART Cibinong High School building has stood tall in front of us. This school is a place of education for Klapanunggal sub-district. Where Klapanunggal only has 2 high schools. At least the people of Klapanunggal can go to school with a closer distance. This makes it easier for people to get an education,” he said.
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He is also happy that children from underprivileged families are well facilitated at this school. While the education of local residents in Klapanunggal is still relatively low. In addition, the school strongly emphasizes the idea of an ethical school. According to him, many schools are only concerned with academic learning, but not many instill moral and moral education. This will contribute greatly to preventing juvenile delinquency from negative things in the community.
SMART Cibinong School will always be open to the involvement of all parties. Directions and inputs from professionals, activists, academics, government, and even local residents will be gladly accepted. Currently, the school has four levels of education, namely kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school. While the total number of students is 735 students. (Dompet Dhuafa)
Text and photo: Riza Muthohar
Editor: Dedi Fadlil