Agincourt Resources has once again demonstrated its commitment to improving the quality of education in Tapanuli Selatan, North Sumatra, by launching Focused Learning and Focused Classroom programs for Junior High School (SMP) and Senior High School (SMA) students. The program, focused on Batang Toru and Muara Batang Toru sub-districts, was launched on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Sopo Daganak, Batang Toru.
The Focused Learning program is aimed at grade 9 junior high school students and grade 12 senior high school students who have the potential to continue their education at recommended prestigious high schools and state universities (PTN). Meanwhile, the Focused Classroom Program is intended for grade 10 and 11 high school students who have gone through a selection process in preparation for entering recommended prestigious PTNs. In his remarks, Superintendent of Community Services at Agincourt Resources, Yayan Nuryawan, conveyed that all students participating in focused learning and focused classes must study hard and have a commitment to continuing their education to a higher level. In making this program successful, not only the role of schools and tutoring institutions but also the primary support of parents is crucial.
“The focused learning program lasts for six to eight months with 80 meetings for junior high school students and 110 meetings for senior high school students. This is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to get into their dream high school and university,” he said.
As a speaker at the launch event, Senior Manager of Processing at Agincourt Resources, Altur Tambun, motivated students to continue striving to achieve their dreams.
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“Create your own future! Never stop dreaming and trying. Remember, all success begins with a dream. If you want something wholeheartedly, then the universe will unite to support you,” he said.
Asraf Pandawa, a grade 9 student from MTSN 3 Tapanuli Selatan, shared his feelings upon being accepted as a participant in the focused learning program. He is grateful to be able to get quality guidance for free without having to go far out of town.
“I hope I and my friends can utilize this program well and get into our dream high school. I really want to enter SMA Unggul Del and be able to make my parents proud,” he said.
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