The Visual Arts Department at BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi is using art to express ideas and emotions by holding a mural competition called ArtDemic. Art has long been used as a tool for social change and promoting awareness. By using art to tackle topics like peace and the environment, it becomes an accessible medium for people to engage with these topics on a deeper level. Through the ArtDemic mural competition, BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi is creating a space where students can use their creativity to express themselves and spread awareness. This competition focuses on highlighting the struggles faced during the pandemic. It is the first inter-school visual arts competition held by BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi, with the aim of encouraging students across Indonesia to participate in expressing themselves through visual art during the pandemic.  The pandemic has brought about immense challenges and struggles for people all over the world. Through the ArtDemic competition, students are being encouraged to express their experiences and emotions during this time through visual art. Murals can be used to tell stories, evoke emotions, and inspire hope. The goal of the competition is to provide students with a platform to express themselves through art and deliver a meaningful message to others.  ArtDemic is not just a competition, but a community-building event that brings students from different schools together. The competition attracted 39 participants from 8 schools. By collaborating on art projects, students can learn from each other and develop their social skills. The competition is also an opportunity for students to showcase their work to a wider audience, which can boost their confidence and inspire them to continue pursuing their artistic passions.

BINUS SCHOOL and Learn with Leaders have collaborated once again to organize the Harvard Young Global Leaders, which was held at BINUS SCHOOL Simprug for 4 days from 12-15 March 2023. The event was led by mentors from Harvard University: Ethan Kelly, Ethan Sayre, and Pratyush Mallick. Our students thoroughly enjoyed the well-designed and insightful learning sessions from start to finish. The knowledge they gained will undoubtedly help them build their character, leadership skills, and social awareness, to make a positive impact on society. The Harvard program aligns perfectly with the personalized excellence of BINUS SCHOOL Simprug, which aims to help students realize their full potential and empower others. After 4 intensive days, the students receive certificates from Harvard University and the Students Program for Young Global Leaders & Learn with Leaders. During the closing remarks, the Journeys Coordinator, Mr. Laughlin reminded the participants that their future is in their own hands, and it is up to them to make the effort to achieve their goals. Congratulations and thanks to all participants! Embrace the learning process and always believe in your life goals. Another valuable aspect of the Harvard Young Global Leaders Program event was the emphasis on self-reflection and personal growth. Students were encouraged to identify their strengths and weaknesses, set goals for themselves, and reflect on their progress throughout the program. This focus on self-awareness is critical to becoming an effective leader, as it helps individuals understand their own biases and limitations and develop strategies for improvement. Finally, the event provided an excellent platform for students to develop important skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication. These skills are essential for success in any field, and the program provided an ideal environment for students to practice. The Harvard Young Global Leaders Program event at BINUS SCHOOL Simprug was a highly rewarding and valuable experience for all participants, and we look forward to seeing the impact that these young leaders will make in the future.

Producing students who are active and critical thinkers is one of the learning objectives at BINUS SCHOOL. To encourage this, BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi, supported by The Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU), held a Student Summit on Global Citizenship Education (GCED) from March 7-8, 2023. This Student Summit was attended by 44 students and 11 teachers from 11 schools. It also involved competent speakers, including Chief Researcher at HURIGHTS OSAKA, Jefferson Plantilla, Resident-Artist and Teacher at the Phillippine Educational Theater Association, Lea Espallardo, Biology Teacher at BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi, Nugroho P. Sumanto, Secretary of Environmental Office Bekasi, Kiswatiningsih, Head of Dinamika Bekasi School, Nasruddin, Director of Education & Entertainment at Green Welfare ID, Ignatia Doringin. During the two-day event, the participants followed a series of workshops and talk shows related to global and local issues, such as an in-depth understanding of GCED, global waste management, and topics related to the Bantargebang Integrated Waste Management Site (TPST). The Principal of BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi, Maria Karah R. Gregorio, hopes that through this Student Summit, students’ critical thinking skills will be stimulated, while also shortlisting solutions to existing problems. At the same time, for students to become responsible future leaders and good citizens of this world. “Through this activity, students will learn about GCED along with experts. Through GCED we aim to produce students who are aware of the steps they need to take towards becoming a sustainable society,” said Karah. APCEIU is a UNESCO category two established by an agreement between the South Korean government and UNESCO to promote and develop GCED, with the aim of encouraging everyone to be more active globally and locally in building peaceful and inclusive societies. One of the participants in the Student Summit, who is also a student at BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi, Esa, shared that they have gained new knowledge, especially regarding local environmental issues that can have global impact. “I learned a lot here, such as how environmental issues like waste can have a significant impact if not managed properly. Then we were also invited to provide solutions to the problems, and this will certainly be very beneficial for us,” said Esa. The Student Summit is a joint programme developed by the Student Council at BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi and the 7th Global Capacity-Building Workshop on GCED Mentorship & Grant Competition 2022 APCEIU. In addition to workshops and talk shows, this programme also encouraged participants to be more creative through the creation of social and environmental-themed posters, the creation of an Action Plan, and the Reels Challenge. This series of activities is also a form of commitment from BINUS SCHOOL Education to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiated by the United Nations (UN). Congratulations to both BINUS SCHOOL Serpong and BINUS SCHOOL Simprug for their outstanding performances in the project presentation during the recent Student Summit on Global Citizenship Education. BINUS SCHOOL Serpong won first place while BINUS SCHOOL Simprug secured the second position!

Jenjang pendidikan SMA (High School) merupakan waktu yang paling ideal untuk menggali setiap potensi yang dimiliki siswa lebih dalam lagi. Di usia remaja menjelang dewasa, siswa biasanya sudah mulai fokus dengan potensi yang telah dibangun sejak usia dini. Potensi-potensi itu harus dibentuk dengan lingkungan yang kooperatif, mulai dari orang tua, pertemanan, hingga lingkungan sekolah. Selain mendapatkan pendidikan yang berkualitas, siswa High School juga harus mendapatkan lingkungan sekolah yang suportif untuk mendukung potensi yang dimiliki, tidak hanya potensi di bidang akademik, tetapi juga potensi di bidang non-akademik seperti seni, olahraga, musik dan lainnya. Oleh karena itu, penting untuk menyuguhkan pendidikan yang tepat dengan ekosistem yang sehat guna mendukung setiap potensi yang dimiliki sehingga siswa di jenjang High School bisa mencapai kemampuan terbaik yang dimiliki. BINUS SCHOOL Education, sebagai bagian dari BINA NUSANTARA yang sudah memiliki pengalaman kolektif selama 41 tahun di bidang pendidikan, berkomitmen untuk menghadirkan pendidikan bertaraf global secara menyeluruh di semua jenjang pendidikan, termasuk di jenjang High School. Di samping mengutamakan pendidikan dengan standar internasional, BINUS SCHOOL Education lewat empat sekolahnya (BINUS SCHOOL Simprug, BINUS SCHOOL Serpong, BINUS SCHOOL Bekasi, dan BINUS SCHOOL Semarang) juga telah membangun komunitas untuk mendukung setiap siswanya meraih prestasi lewat potensi yang dimiliki. Nah, ada 5 keunggulan yang dimiliki BINUS SCHOOL Education di jenjang HIGH SCHOOL loh! Tenaga Pengajar Berkualitas Terdapat lebih dari 500 tenaga pengajar di BINUS SCHOOL Education, tenaga pengajar ini bukan hanya menjadi guru di dalam kelas, tetapi juga turut membimbing para siswa dalam menemukan dan mengembangkan potensi yang dimiliki. Hampir setengah dari tenaga pengajar di BINUS SCHOOL Education memegang gelar Master’s Degree, sementara 6%-nya memiliki gelar Ph.D., ditambah lagi seluruh tenaga pengajar harus mengikuti pelatihan profesional yang digelar setiap tahunnya agar ilmu yang diajarkan tetap mengikuti perkembangan zaman. Diakui Secara Global  Pencapaian dari BINUS SCHOOL Education sudah diakui secara global, prestasi siswanya sampai jenjang High School bahkan sudah mampu bersaing di skala internasional. Secara akumulatif, terdapat lebih dari 1.600 penghargaan yang sudah diraih dengan total medali sekitar 400 emas dan 450 silver. Dalam lima tahun terakhir, jumlah kompetisi yang diikuti siswa mencapai hampir 1.200 kompetisi. Banyaknya kompetisi itu menjadi pintu masuk bagi siswa High School untuk mengasah potensi yang dimiliki.  Peduli terhadap Sosial dan Masyarakat Siswa yang berprestasi harus diiringi dengan dampak positif bagi masyarakat dan lingkungan, sejalan dengan visi dari BINUS SCHOOL Education yaitu Membina dan Memberdayakan Masyarakat untuk Membangun Nusantara. Untuk itu, dalam membentuk siswa dengan karakter yang kuat, diperlukan juga program-program yang mendorong siswa lebih peka terhadap keadaan sosial dan masyarakat. BINUS SCHOOL juga sangat berkomitmen dengan rencana aksi global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) untuk memecahkan berbagai permasalahan dunia. Terlebih lagi di tahun 2019, BINUS SCHOOL pernah mewakili sekolah di Indonesia untuk mengikuti SDGs Annual Conference. Alumni yang Tersebar di Seluruh Dunia Setelah lepas dari jenjang High School di BINUS SCHOOL, banyak juga yang memiliki tujuan untuk melanjutkan jenjang pendidikan di luar negeri. Tidak sedikit juga alumni dari BINUS SCHOOL Education yang berhasil melanjutkan kuliah di luar, hal ini akan sangat membantu siswa High School untuk mendapatkan jaringan yang luas dengan para alumni. Sebanyak 10.000 lebih alumni tersebar di berbagai universitas, mulai dari universitas pilihan dalam negeri, sampai Top University di dunia. Jurusan yang ditempuh juga beragam tentunya, sesuai dengan potensi dan cita-cita yang ingin dituju. Menjalin Kerja Sama dengan 70 Lebih Industri dan Institusi Pendidikan Dalam rangka mendapatkan pengalaman belajar baru, BINUS SCHOOL sudah bekerja sama dengan lebih dari 70 industri dan institusi pendidikan yang dikemas melalui beberapa program seperti Immersion dan Leadership Programmes. Melalui pengalaman belajar itu, siswa bisa mendapatkan hal baru yang tidak didapatkan di kelas sehingga dapat membantu siswa dalam mendapatkan gambaran berdasarkan minat yang ingin dikembangkan. Banyaknya keunggulan yang ditawarkan BINUS SCHOOL Education tidak lepas dari tujuannya dalam menghasilkan anak muda berprestasi dengan karakter yang kuat, serta mampu memberikan kontribusi bagi masyarakat dan lingkungan.