Apple Distinguished School Recognition
We’re pleased that our school, SMP Islam Hidayatullah to be recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2025-2028 for inspiring, imagining, and impacting teaching and learning schoolwide through continuous innovation.
The recognition highlights our commitment to educational innovation, leadership, and excellence in learning through Apple technology. Becoming an Apple distinguished school provides global recognition of the school’s commitment to using apple technology to enhance the learning experience. This can enhance our school’s reputation in the eyes of parents, students, and the global education community. Through this program, SMP Islam Hidayatullah wants to get the opportunity to share best practices, learn from the experiences of others school, and build networks with educators from around the world and continue to develop digital class learning.
SMP Islam Hidayatullah is located in Semarang city, which is known as an environment with high social and cultural diversity. We continuously to strive to create an inclusive, equitable, and respectful learning environment in order to support the growth and the development of our students optimally. Beside that, the classroom at our school feels so dynamic and ready to support 21st century learning, As soon as we enter the room, we will feel a conducive atmosphere, supported by the latest technology facilities. This technology integration not only improves the quality of material delivery, but also encourages active participation and involvement of students in the learning process. This classroom not only a place to receive lessons, but also a digital collaboration space that empowers every individual to learn and create with the support of qualifies technology.
Inspire
SMP Islam Hidayatullah believes and commits to manifesting GOLD generation to become insan khoiru ummah. We encourage the students to have intelligence and breadth of thinking to absorb knowledge and master skills that provision for students to thrive in dynamic world. The teachers create meaningful learning process that accommodates students to apply critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. Integration of meaningful learning and utilization of technology make students become generation who have global perspective and become genius, obedient, lead and dynamic as the representation of our school vision.
Imagine
Our school fosters a learning environment where students are encouraged to explore their creativity based on their individual talents and interest, recognising that their uniqueness is the foundation of their confidence. They are challenged to solve problem using critical thinking and demonstrate strong collaboration with both peers and teachers. Through problem based learning and projects supported by Ipad technology, students are empowered to conduct research, experiment, and fully integrate various Ipad applications into their learning process, thereby fostering and engaging and effective educational environment. This approach cultivates students’ ability to solve real world problems with greater confidence and independence.
Impact
Engaging in sharing and caring activities truly allows teachers to exchange insights on educational applications that inspire and motivate both colleagues and students. These interactions promote professional growth and help students reach their potential. Success is achieved not only through academic performance but also through the ability to complete, think critically, and solve real world problems. Continuous research and reflection are fully essential in this process. The school is committed to creating positive growth opportunities for every student. We believe the Ipad accessibility features also supporting inclusive and equitable learning experiences.
