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From Classroom to the World Strengthening Respect in Generation Alpha for Sustainable Global Peace
From Classroom to the World
Strengthening Respect in Generation Alpha for Sustainable Global Peace
Jakarta, March 6, 2026 – Amidst the increasingly complex global geopolitical dynamics of 2026, the challenge of maintaining international peace now goes beyond political diplomacy at negotiation tables. Ideological polarization, territorial disputes, and gaps in technological access often trigger sentiments of exclusivity that spread to the grassroots through limitless digital spaces.
As part of the global community, Indonesia faces the reality that sustainable peace can only be achieved if every individual has a foundation of empathy and respect for differences in nationhood, culture, and beliefs. Without a foundation of respect from an early age, low cross-cultural literacy can easily turn distant global conflicts into real social tensions within our own environments.
This aligns with the 2026 Global Risk Report, which ranks geo-economic confrontation as a primary global risk. Furthermore, UNESCO data shows that two out of three people worldwide are now exposed to hate speech in digital spaces—a real threat to international harmony.
Investing in the Future
To combat these challenges, the Redea Institute (formerly HighScope Indonesia Institute) is committed to instilling the values of tolerance and respect for differences in all students at HighScope Indonesia School (which will transition to Eco Socio Tech School in July 2026).
Based on the belief that the best education simulates real-life experiences, Redea Institute organizes an annual interfaith activity titled PTR (Peace, Tolerance, Respect). This year’s theme is:
"Building an Attitude of Respect for Fellow Humans and Living Beings to Create a Peaceful and Sustainable Life."
About the PTR Program
The PTR program is a concrete manifestation of efforts to promote civil life by internalizing tolerance and appreciating the noble contributions of every religion to humanity.
● Consistency: Since 2004, PTR has been held annually during Ramadan, embracing students of all faiths, including Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
● Inclusive Curriculum: The program combines interfaith collaboration sessions with specific spiritual strengthening based on each student's background.
● Participation: The activities involve students from Grade 4 through High School.
○ Elementary & Middle School: Required to participate in a 2-day, 1-night stay at the school.
○ High School: A full-day program from morning until after Tarawih prayers.
Activity Highlights
During the sessions, students explore universal values, such as devotion to God through respecting the dignity of all living beings. While Muslim students perform Tarawih prayers, students of other faiths engage in spiritual discussions with their respective religious leaders, focusing on practicing faith through solidarity and tolerance in today's digital age.
Across various campuses, students also engage with the local community:
● Medan & Denpasar: Students prepare and distribute takjil (fast-breaking snacks) to local residents.
● Palembang: Students showcase musical performances, "tolerance poems" (pantun), and storytelling centered on kindness.
● TB Simatupang: Features talk shows with speakers from the Wahid Foundation, the Religious Harmony Forum (FKUB), and the Gusdurian Network.
As the HighScope Indonesia philosophy states: "HighScope Indonesia teaches students to respect differences, to allow differences, to encourage differences, until differences no longer make a difference".
Strengthening the Spirit of LOVE FOR INDONESIA
through the 75th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia
NEW NORMAL
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Indonesia in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sekolah HighScope Indonesia conducted a solemn event in this New Normal era, by utilizing online technology to hold a Virtual Flag Ceremony for the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia. The event, which was held this morning, involved 2,925 elementary, middle school and high school students along with approximately 1000 school directors, principals, teachers, employees, and parents of students from all HighScope Indonesia Schools in Java, Sumatra and Bali: SHI TB Simatupang, SHI Kelapa Gading, SHI Alfa Indah, SHI Kuningan, SHI Bintaro, SHI Pluit, SHI Rancamaya, SHI Bali, SHI Medan, SHI Bandung and SHI Palembang took part in this online ceremony.
What's interesting about this ceremony is with the virtual choir of 348 students from all HighScope Indonesia Schools. This collaborative project is led by Hendro Ismoyo Jati, the HighScope Indonesia Institute's K-12 Management and Quality Coordinator of the HighScope Indonesia Institute, fully supported by the music and film teachers of HighScope Indonesia Schools.
THE SPIRIT OF LOVE FOR INDONESIA
"Sekolah HighScope Indonesia teaches students to respect differences, allow differences, encourage differences, until differences no longer make a difference."
The values ingrained in the slogan above are in line with Indonesia’s National Motto of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. HighScope Indonesia upholds these noble national values by continuing to instill these values in our students through various learning experiences that reflect real conditions that occur in the world.
In welcoming the 75th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia, Sekolah HighScope Indonesia holds a Week to Commemorate Independence Day where in each school, HighScope students are encouraged to foster a sense of pride as Indonesians and love for the nation through every learning activity.
During the morning meeting, the students discussed important events surrounding The Proclamation and dissected the meaning of independence. The teachers use independence as a theme for the learning activities. Students learn about the events leading up to Indonesian Independence in History lessons, read patriotic poetries of unity and integrity in language lessons, sing the national song in music lessons and draw or create works of art depicting the conditions of independence Indonesia in Art lessons. The teachers also invited guest speakers from community leaders such as Kompol M. Marbun.SH., MM (Kapolsek Cilandak) and Rizki Lesus (Journalist & Writer) who discussed the values of independence and its relevance to students according to their respective education program. Elementary, Middle School, and all the way to High School.
The Week of Independence Day Celebration, which culminates in the August 17 Flag Raising Ceremony, is a milestone in the spirit of LOVE FOR INDONESIA which underlies activities at the Indonesian HighScope School in the next 1 year. In the second quarter, students will learn about the richness of Indonesian culture in Culture Week. And in the fourth quarter students will study entrepreneurship on Business Day, where in their business plans or proposals, students are required to use 60% locally-resourced materials in their marketed products.
THE MEANING OF INDEPENDENCE
In her address this morning, Mrs. Antarina S.F. Amir elaborated on the meaning of independence for ceremony participants, that independence means to be free to determine one's own destiny and does not depend on others. "We do need other people to work together, sometimes we need other people to be leaders, but we have to be able to make our own choices in life, be able to lead ourselves and not depend on others." said Antarina S.F. Amir, Founder & CEO of HighScope Indonesia. She also advised that we can be independent if we are able to work together in solving problems. At the end of her speech, she reminded all attendees and students of the advice of the Father of Indonesian Education, Ki Hadjar Dewantara:
“Apapun yang diperbuat oleh seseorang itu,
hendaknya dapat bermanfaat bagi dirinya sendiri,
bermanfaat bagi bangsanya,
dan bermanfaat bagi manusia di dunia pada umumnya.”
Panitia Peringatan 75 Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia
Sekolah HighScope Indonesia
Congratulation to Arsyi Asy syarifah grade 11 got first place first and won full scholarship to the young learners program, Arsyi won the 2018 essay writing competition. Gusaimas matahachiro hanggoro himawan akbar (ago), was recognized as highly commended. This competition was held by Trinity Collage, University of Melbourne. We are proud of both of you.
Although the only knew about the scholar"s cup back in 2017, they were able to get through to the Tournament of Champion, the final round at Yale University, USA.
Their perseverance and hard work paid off. They were ranked 50 and 88 from 500 teams around the world. Congratulation ! keep up the good work.
