Director of Academic and Academic Supports at Ora et Labora Senior High School - South Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia
School ORA et LABORA, managed by Christian Education Foundation (Yayasan Pendidikan Kristen/YPK) ORA et LABORA, was established on May 28, 1966 by Benny Rob Arie Riupassa and Johannes Boudewijn Riupassa. The school is located at Jalan Panglima Polim I block N number 1 South Jakarta. The school building is used for teaching and learning activities from kindergarten, elementary to junior high school levels. In 1980 the school building that was still semi-permanent, was renovated into a permanent building that stands sturdily until nowadays.In 1981, the teaching and learning activities for Senior High School was begun in noon until afternoon. Many achievements, both academic and non-academic, have been achieved by ORA et LABORA Panglima Polim. The most prominent non-academic activity is the choir, which won the Silver medal at the choir competition in ITB, 2nd champion of choir competition at provincial level and some other competitions. Presently, school units in ORA et LABORA Panglima Polim consist of Kindergarten, Elementary School and Junior High School. The development of educational services have been still being developed and expanded. In 1998, YPK ORA et LABORA opened a new school for kindergarten, elementary and junior high schools in Pamulang, Tangerang Selatan. School development in this area was relatively rapid and number of students continually increased. In various activities, both academic and non-academic, the kindergarten, elementary and junior high schools were never absent in taking part and winning as champion in various competitions. SMP ORA et LABORA Pamulang is well-known for its basketball and choir. Its achievements are comparable with other ORA et LABORA campuses.