Assalamulaikum, Wr, Wb
Malang, February 4th, 2025 – A special visit from Pondok Modern Terpadu Prof. Dr. Hamka Padang took place at SMP Islam Al Azhar 56 Malang, strengthening the bond between the two institutions. The delegation was led by Vice Chairman of the Foundation, Drs. Zulkifli Aziz, M.Hum; Senior High School Headmaster, Monika Kurniawati, M.PE,Gr; and Dormitory Supervisor, Ahmad Tondi Rotonga, ME. They were warmly welcomed by Ustadz Sifa’ Al Huda, S.Ag., M.Pd, the principal of SMP Islam Al Azhar 56 Malang, all teachers as well as the students and OSIS(Students Council) of SMP Islam AL Azhar 56 Malang.
The event featured a range of activities, the event was led by Sarah and Shahla from SMP Islam Al Azhar 56 Malang as the Master of the ceremony. The even was started with a heartfelt recitation of the Al Qur’an by Dean from SMP Islam Al Azhar 56 Malang and the meaning by Raihan. Both schools delivered inspiring speeches, followed by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to foster collaboration. Since it was a school visit, Azam from SMP Islam Al Azhar 56 Malang explained the school profile very well. Then, as a cultural exchange, traditional Malang chips were presented by Freya, and Keen. Then, Piring Dance from Padang was performed by the delegation from Pondok Modern Terpadu.
A special moment was the performance by Raessa, a student from SMP Islam Al Azhar 56, who captivated the audience with her beautiful singing. The day concluded with a friendly futsal match, where students from Pondok Modern Terpadu Prof. Dr. Hamka Padang faced off against students from SMP Islam Al Azhar 56, celebrating the spirit of camaraderie and cooperation.
The visit was a great success, strengthening ties and highlighting the importance of collaboration between educational institutions.
