SMAK Sint Carolus Profile
Responding to the need for high school education in Bengkulu, SMA Sint Carolus was established on January 8, 1968. The name SMA Sint Carolus was inspired by Saint Charles Borromeo (Santo Carolus Borromeus), a Cardinal of Milan, Italy, who lived from 1538 to 1584. As a leader of the people in Milan, Charles Borromeo demonstrated profound compassion for the weak and suffering.
By adopting the name Sint Carolus, SMA Sint Carolus aims to provide educational services with the purpose of nurturing individuals who are intelligent, skilled, and empathetic toward those who are weak and suffering, embodying a spirit of compassion.
SMA Sint Carolus is the only Catholic-oriented high school in Bengkulu City that has achieved notable accomplishments and awards in both academic and non-academic fields. It is managed by the Sisters of the Charity of Saint Charles Borromeo. Many local graduates of SMA Sint Carolus have gone on to successful careers in government and in various industries, where they have made a significant impact.
In October 2008, SMA Sint Carolus was accredited by BAN-STN. The "BAN-STN" accreditation is a formal evaluation process by the National Accreditation Board for Schools (Badan Akreditasi Nasional - Sekolah/Taruna, or BAN-S/T) in Indonesia. This process assesses the quality and standards of educational institutions. SMA Sint Carolus in Bengkulu has been awarded an "A" rating for its accreditation in 2008 and 2013, indicating a high level of academic excellence. The school has received praise for maintaining this high standard despite challenges, such as post-earthquake conditions. The school's commitment to academic, moral, and religious education aligns with the values of the Tarakanita Foundation, which manages it.
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Yayasan Tarakanita, as a Catholic Educational Foundation inspired by the spirit of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Charles Borromeo, aims to be an organizer of educational service work that emphasizes the formation of intelligent, well-rounded, and compassionate individuals.
Vision
Mission
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Participating in the mission of Catholic education.​
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Striving to ensure that academic excellence is genuinely pursued in schools, and that the quality of teaching and student training is continuously improved, so that students are shaped into intelligent, independent, creative, and responsible individuals.
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Contributing to the development of human rights enforcement and advocating for justice, including gender justice.
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Coordinating and creating a conducive environment in the schools under its management to ensure the smooth running of the educational process, leading to the formation of individuals with a strong character (possessing personal integrity).
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Striving to ensure that religious education and value education (such as honesty, integrity, and a sense of national identity) are provided in schools.
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Encouraging schools to foster a spirit of true brotherhood in a pluralistic society.
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Participating in the struggle to uphold justice, create world peace, and preserve the integrity of creation.
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Creating a religious atmosphere and fostering a spirit of love and compassion throughout the learning process.
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Paying attention to, developing, and empowering educators and education personnel so that educational efforts can continue and evolve.
