When the school was started the founders thought long and hard about the kind of school they wanted to establish. They wrote the Charter, see below, a document that still guides the core values of the school, this is the source of the vision and mission as the school grows and develops over time.
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Dyatmika's Charter
These principles, directly and indirectly, are fundamental to the educational vision of Dyatmika. Dyatmika strives to implement a broad, up-to-date and rigorous curriculum that teaches children the indispensable skill of how to learn. Students develop their critical thinking and creative skills in an atmosphere that respects their natural abilities and personal interests, while encouraging them to reach beyond their own perceived boundaries. The school recognizes how the values and unique social and cultural traditions of Bali have served to create a stable and tolerant society. The observation of these values at school, as well as specific instruction in the native language, music, art and customs of Bali are a cornerstone of Dyatmika's commitment to cultural preservation. As the increasing cultural diversity of families in Bali is reflected in the student body, the atmosphere of Dyatmika is one of respect and celebration, and the teachers aim to draw enrichment from the variety of races and religions represented at the school. Through a comprehensive programme of community service, Dyatmika is committed to developing in each student the capacity for compassionate response and exemplary citizenship. Students and graduates possessing a lasting commitment to public service are one measure of Dyatmika’s success as an educational institution. Furthermore, Dyatmika strives to instil in all its students an innate and profound sense of responsibility toward the natural environment and its inhabitants, both through curriculum enrichment and through fieldwork on the school's premises as well as outside the school. In the interest of fostering global understanding among peoples and in providing the students with essential communication skills, Dyatmika requires and provides for a high level of proficiency in the Indonesian and English languages, with the hope that further language acquisition will be sought and more easily attained by its graduates. The school believes in the importance of teaching as a profession and is committed to the welfare and intellectual development of its teachers. The school provides ongoing in-house teacher training, opportunities to attend outside seminars as well as invites professionals into the school for training and exchange programmes. Limited in size, Dyatmika is committed to outreach by establishing itself as a teacher training and resource center for educators outside the school, and to serving as a role model to schools island and nationwide. Founders Yayasan Dyatmika Sekar Bawana |
