ISJ's Year 3 and Year 4 students recently visited PIK Bumbi Journey in North Jakarta for an inspiring learning trip focused on environmental stewardship. The visit gave students a hands-on introduction to the vital role mangroves play in protecting coastlines and supporting biodiversity.
Planting for the Future
Working collaboratively, the students planted mangrove saplings along the waterline, each one a small but meaningful contribution to the health of the local ecosystem. Mangroves are among the most important coastal habitats in the world, providing protection against erosion, supporting wildlife, and helping to absorb carbon from the atmosphere.
The students took to the task with curiosity and care, asking brilliant questions and demonstrating a genuine interest in the natural world around them.
A Lasting Mark
The school is proud to note that a permanent plaque now recognises the 33 ISJ students who planted mangroves at Bumbi Journey. It is a lasting reminder of their contribution, and a symbol of the values of responsibility and environmental care that ISJ seeks to nurture in every pupil.
Along the way, students encountered a wide range of fascinating creatures living within and around the mangrove habitat, adding to the richness of the experience. It was a day of discovery, teamwork, and genuine connection with the natural environment.