Visit of Arlene and Carl
Arlene and Carl are guests from Canada who are staying at Thalassa Dive and Wellbeing Resort. This was their first visit to our school. Their visit began based on a recommendation from one of our school alumni, who is now working as a dive guide on a liveaboard in Raja Ampat. During their time at […]
Pace is back!
After introducing PACE for the first time last year, early this year Yvonne returned to teach PACE (Periodic Aerobic Cardio Exercise) at the school. This fun workout, similar to aerobics, was combined with upbeat music. The activity was enthusiastically attended by several teachers and 19 students. The excitement continued at the end of the session […]
Karate Training
We were very happy to welcome you back, Rik! Rik is a guest from Thalassa Dive & Wellbeing Resort Manado who visited the school for the second time. During this visit, Rik taught karate to the children. The training started with warm-up exercises and then continued with basic karate moves. All the students were very […]
Happy Christmas!
We believe we have done our best throughout this year and we would like to thank all the kind people who have supported and helped us. May this Christmas bring warmth and joy, and renew our spirit as we welcome the year 2026. We hope that 2026 will be a better year—more united and even […]
Morning Assembly Before Starting Learning Activities
Every morning at 7:00 a.m., before commencing any teaching and learning activities, all students and teachers begin the day with a morning assembly. During this time, we sing one national song and one spiritual song, followed by a collective prayer. The duty teacher then provides guidance regarding the activities scheduled for the day. This morning […]
Preserving the Environment with NTTI (No Trash Triangle Initiative)
As a form of environmental awareness, our school has established a partnership with NTTI (No Trash Triangle Initiative) — an organization focused on protecting marine and coastal environments, particularly by reducing waste and maintaining the sustainability of coastal ecosystems. Through this program, every two weeks, tenth-grade students participate in outdoor learning activities centered on mangrove […]
Final Academic Ability Test for 12th-Grade Students
Our 12th-grade students have just completed the Academic Ability Test (TKA).This examination is an important evaluation designed to measure the extent of students’ academic achievements throughout their studies at the senior or vocational high school level (SMA/SMK). Through the TKA, students’ abilities to understand, analyze, and apply various concepts learned over the past three years […]
Swimming Practice!
The new Grade X (10) students of SMKS Kr. Solagratia Tongkaina have officially started their first swimming practice with Simone a PADI Course Director at Thalassa Dive & Wellbeing Resort Manado and Gabriel, the school’s physical education teacher. This activity is part of the school’s orientation and physical development program for new students. During the […]
Basketball Day at School!
In August, Jamie and Daphne (they are the family of Simone Gerritsen, who is the founder of Kehidupan Anda) visited the school. Jamie invited the children to learn and play basketball. The activity started with warm-ups, followed by basic skill drills, and ended with an exciting match between teams. The children were very enthusiastic and […]
Time to Compete
As usual, every year in August, schools often hold various competitions to celebrate Indonesian Independence Day. This year, the competition runs for one week, from August 11th to 15th, 2025, and features approximately 10 types of competitions. As usual, all students in grades 10 through 11 are eligible to participate. This year, 12th-grade students are […]
