SMA PRADITA DIRGANTARA (Boyolali) – SMA Pradita Dirgantara received a delegation from the Air Force Academy which held a socialization event on Saturday, November 7, 2020. The Air Force Academy or AAU is a TNI Air Force educational school that produces TNI Air Force Officers. This outreach activity was aimed at all SMA Pradita Dirgantara students. Class X and XI students attend online socialization activities through Zoom Meeting, while class XII students take part in offline socialization activities at the Pradita Dirgantara High School Auditorium.
Principal of SMA Pradita Dirgantara, Mr. Dr. Yulianto Hadi, M.M. in his speech said that there is no success without a struggle, every success must be preceded by persistent, consistent and passionate efforts. “SMA Pradita Dirgantara is well prepared so that in the future it can really bring you (students) to become great leaders. Learn, from anyone, anytime, anywhere, however. At SMA Pradita Dirgantara, it is known by the slogan “Sinau Continuously” said Mr Yuli. He also said that the curriculum at SMA Pradita Dirgantara applies Global Competences, including Cross Culture Understanding, which is how we understand the culture, character and customs of other people and also other organizations. He reminded again that understanding and respecting other cultures is the key to success in life, which affects other people to respect our culture and habits.
“To the Governor of AAU and his ranks, we from SMA Pradita Dirgantara and Ardhya Garini Foundation would like to express our deepest gratitude for the pleasure in holding this socialization so that our children at SMA Pradita Dirgantara can understand well what Air Force Academy is. Let’s listen, let’s see, let’s welcome what the people involved are willing to give. Hopefully this will be a student’s choice of life. We hope that the AAU gates are open for SMA Pradita Dirgantara so that Pradita Dirgantara High School students can learn a lot at AAU. Hopefully some of our students can be accepted as Air Force cadets. ” Said Mr Yulianto.
Lt. Col. Pnb. Anton Pallaguna, as the representative of the Governor of the Air Force Academy, said that this socialization activity was a special moment because in recent years the leadership at AAU has been very concerned with the recruitment and development of human resources in the Air Force. “We are looking for the best resources, recruiting the best, looking for the best sons and daughters of this nation to join the national leadership, one way through the Air Force.” Anton said. Anton added,
“Two years ago, when I was on duty in Makassar as Commander of the Sukhoi Fighter Squadron, we witnessed firsthand how the extraordinary recruitment process for Pradita Dirgantara High School, looking for the best resources to be educated in the best places in the best ways. I saw how the enthusiasm of the teenagers flocking to register themselves and I am sure that among the many who are here, some are from South Sulawesi and other regions throughout Indonesia. ” Anton continued.
Anton also said that SMA Pradita Dirgantara is a special target to build a better Air Force because the Air Force Academy really understands how to recruit SMA Pradita Dirgantara, how SMA Pradita Dirgantara is built and how education at SMA Pradita Dirgantara is carried out. He added that SMA Pradita Dirgantara directs students according to their interests and talents, and facilitates the needs of their students. Pradita Dirgantara High School students are good resources so AAU brings the best cadets to socialize AAU. The essence of this socialization is to explain how the Air Force Academy carries out the character and competencies as well as the facilities offered. (PR / SMA Pradita Dirgantara)