Fostering Sustainable Mindsets through Science-Based Learning: Adiwiyata Program Report

The Adiwiyata Program was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, 16–17 December 2025, with the aim of strengthening students’ awareness of environmental issues through science-based and sustainability-focused learning. The program was designed to encourage curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and responsible attitudes toward the environment. To ensure that learning was meaningful and appropriate, activities were planned according to the educational levels of both Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS) students. JHS students took part in grade-specific projects, including Eco-friendly Craft for Grade 7, Green Lifestyles – Terrarium for Grade 8, and Innovation – Eco-friendly Model or Diorama for Grade 9. At the same time, SHS students explored sustainability through workshops that combined science and technology. Overall, the program was carefully structured as a two-day learning experience that balanced theory and practice.

On the first day, the focus was on exploration and building understanding. Students joined interactive workshops and guided sessions led by invited speakers and teachers. SHS students were divided into two parallel groups, with Group 1 attending the Natural Pigment workshop, “From Nature to Color,” facilitated by Lawrence Mario Wirawan, S.Biomed. Meanwhile, Group 2 participated in the AI Classification for Wildfire Damage workshop, “AI for Sustainability,” presented by Dr. Muammar Sadrawi. During the same time, JHS students worked on hands-on activities suited to their grade levels under teacher supervision. These sessions helped students gain essential knowledge and ideas that would later be developed further.

The second day was dedicated to applying what students had learned through project work and presentations. Working in groups, students created various outputs such as products, models, posters, videos, and presentation materials. Their work was displayed in booth-style exhibitions, allowing teachers and fellow students to view and interact with each project. Students then presented their ideas, explaining the concepts, processes, and environmental messages behind their work. To encourage creativity and motivation, a friendly competition was held to recognize innovative and sustainable projects. At the end of the day, the best groups were announced and awarded as an appreciation of their efforts.

After the completion of the activities, students were asked to share their reflections on the program. JHS students generally felt that the activities were fun and helped them understand environmental concepts in a simple and practical way. Grade 7 students became more aware of the importance of reusing materials, while Grade 8 students developed a clearer understanding of ecosystems through terrarium projects. Grade 9 students reported improved creativity and problem-solving skills from designing eco-friendly models. SHS students also responded positively, noting that the workshops helped them see how science and artificial intelligence can be applied to real environmental challenges. Based on this feedback, the school identified the need to provide more time for hands-on activities and deeper discussion in future programs.

Overall, these reflections show that the Adiwiyata Program supported not only academic learning but also students’ character development. Throughout the activities, students demonstrated stronger teamwork, creativity, critical thinking, and responsibility toward the environment. The program helped students understand that sustainability requires both scientific knowledge and conscious actions in daily life. Many students also showed increased confidence in sharing ideas and proposing solutions to environmental problems. Building on the success of this program, the school plans to integrate sustainability topics more consistently into lessons and extracurricular activities. In the future, Adiwiyata initiatives will focus on longer-term projects, interdisciplinary learning, and greater involvement of the school community to create lasting impact.