Nutrition Goes to School

SEAMEO RECFON Strengthens Educators’ Capacity in School-Age Child Nutrition through the Closing of the Online Nutrition Goes to School Training Program

Administrator NGTS — Thu, 14 May 2026 04:26:44 +0000

Jakarta, 7 Mei 2026

SEAMEO RECFON officially marked the closing of the Online Nutrition Goes to School (NGTS) Training Program on 7 May 2026. As a regional center for food and nutrition research in Southeast Asia, SEAMEO RECFON organized this five-week training program to enhance the knowledge and skills of teachers, principals of schools and madrasahs, as well as other educational personnel from 125 districts/cities across 33 provinces in Indonesia in delivering nutrition and health education for school-age children and adolescents. The training also encouraged participants to develop school-based nutrition program Follow-Up Action Plans (RTL) as part of strengthening the School Health Unit Program (UKS/M) and the Healthy School Movement. A total of 550 participants registered for the training, with 494 participants remaining active until the closing day.

The session began with participant presentations of the Follow-Up Action Plans (RTL), developed as an outcome of the training in the form of nutrition programs for schools and madrasahs that are ready to be implemented to support the School Health Unit Program (UKS/M) and the Healthy School Movement. The presentations received feedback from SEAMEO RECFON nutrition expert, Dr. Luh Ade Ari Wiradnyani. “Identifying nutrition problems specifically in each school is an important foundation for driving meaningful and sustainable change. We need to identify more deeply what problems exist in the school, as this is the key to seeing real changes among students,” she stated.

Cross-sectoral synergy also strengthened this program. A representative from the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenag), Dr. Abdul Basit, S.Ag., M.M., delivered a presentation entitled Healthy Madrasah: Integrating Character Education, Nutrition, and Health into the Religious Curriculum. The presentation emphasized that strengthening students’ nutrition and health is an inseparable part of the madrasah curriculum and character development. “We must strengthen the concept of clean and healthy food within the madrasah environment. Nutrition and health are part of the implementation of deep learning,” he explained.

As one of the participants, Eka Mayasari from MIN 2 Bandar Lampung shared her experience during the program. “This program helped us understand that balanced nutrition is not only about eating enough, but also an investment in children’s future. Diverse and balanced eating habits can start from simple routines such as having breakfast,” she said.

The closing session concluded with remarks from the Acting Director of SEAMEO RECFON, Dr. dr. Herqutanto, MPH., MARS., Sp.KKLP., who expressed appreciation for the commitment and active participation of all participants throughout the training. “This training reflects our shared commitment to supporting the health and nutrition of school-aged children. We hope that the follow-up action plans that have been developed can be implemented consistently and create a sustainable impact on the school environment and students’ growth and development,” he concluded.

Through the Nutrition Goes to School Program, SEAMEO RECFON together with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemendikdasmen) and the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenag) continues to strengthen the capacity of educators as key drivers in nurturing a healthier, smarter, and more competitive young generation in Indonesia.

SEAMEO RECFON Open Dialogue with Academic Partners and Schools to Formulate the Direction of the NGTS Program for the Next Five Years

Administrator NGTS — Tue, 05 May 2026 07:33:51 +0000

Jakarta, 16-17 April 2026

SEAMEO RECFON organized an open dialogue with academic partners as well as partner schools and madrasahs as part of the roadmap development process for the Nutrition Goes to School (NGTS) Program for the next five years. The activity was conducted online through Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) in two sessions, held on 16 April 2026 with academic partners and on 17 April 2026 with school representatives. The dialogue aimed to review the program’s collective achievements while gathering strategic input from partners to further refine the future direction of NGTS. This approach aligns with the 4th Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP) 2026–2030, which emphasizes strengthening evidence-based programs and responsiveness to field needs.

During the academic partners session, five supporting institutions from various NGTS Program locations actively participated in the discussion, including Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA, Poltekkes Kemenkes Tasikmalaya, Poltekkes Kemenkes Malang, Poltekkes Kemenkes Pontianak, and Universitas Ahmad Dahlan. The discussion highlighted several key aspects of NGTS Program implementation that require further strengthening.

Strengthening the legal framework emerged as a key priority to support more optimal program implementation. In addition, clearly defined end goals were considered crucial to ensure a more measurable direction, particularly if NGTS is to be scaled up more broadly. In this regard, systematic and well-documented evidence of program achievements is essential to support an evidence-based approach.

From an implementation perspective, simplifying the monitoring and evaluation system, including the development of more effective and user-friendly reporting mechanisms, was also highlighted as a key concern. Academic partners further emphasized the importance of fostering the independence of schools and madrasahs as implementers, so that NGTS is not merely carried out as an intervention but becomes sustainably integrated into school and madrasah practices and systems.

In the session with partner schools and madrasahs, eight representatives from various regions, including SDN Cipageran Mandiri 1 Cimahi, SDN Sidamulya Kota Cirebon, SMPN 7 Kota Cirebon, SMPN 8 Sambas, SMP Muhammadiyah 36 Jakarta, SMK Geo Informatika Bogor, MA Basiuni Imran Sambas, and MAN 9 Jakarta, shared their direct experiences in implementing the program. The discussion showed that NGTS has encouraged positive behavioral changes within school environments, particularly in increasing nutrition awareness, promoting the habit of bringing healthy meals, and reducing the consumption of packaged foods and beverages.

Several schools have also demonstrated initiatives to strengthen the program through contextual activities, such as “Nutritious Lunch Thursday,” which has evolved into a collective habit and supports the development of a healthier school environment.

This series of dialogues generated targeted inputs as a foundation for developing the NGTS roadmap. SEAMEO RECFON will follow up on all inputs to ensure a more measurable, adaptive, and sustainable direction for program development.

Through this forum, SEAMEO RECFON reaffirmed its commitment to continuously strengthening collaboration with academic partners and educational institutions as part of a collective effort to sustainably improve the nutrition and health of students.

SEAMEO RECFON Develops 2026–2030 Flagship Program Roadmap to Strengthen Food and Nutrition Impact in Southeast Asia

Administrator NGTS — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:34:14 +0000

Depok, 20-22 April 2026

SEAMEO RECFON organized a Flagship Program Roadmap Development Workshop on 20–22 April 2026 at The Margo Hotel, Depok, West Java. The workshop marked a strategic step in shaping the future direction of SEAMEO RECFON’s flagship programs, namely Early Childhood Care Nutrition and Education (ECCNE), Nutrition Goes to School (NGTS), and Nutrition Goes to Workplace (NGTW), in alignment with the 4th Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP) 2026–2030. These three programs are designed using a life-course approach that targets beneficiaries from early childhood, school-aged children, to the productive-age population. The workshop was attended by the Board of Directors (BoD), SEAMEO RECFON staff, flagship program coordinators, and Prof. Dr. dr. Rini Sekartini, Sp.A(K) from the Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia.

Opening the workshop, the Acting Director of SEAMEO RECFON, Dr. dr. Herqutanto, MPH., MARS., Sp.KKLP., emphasized the importance of developing a roadmap as a strategic foundation for the next five years. “This workshop marks an important moment for us to collectively formulate a more structured and integrated direction for the development of our flagship programs. The roadmap we develop should be able to address nutrition and public health challenges, not only in Indonesia but also across the Southeast Asian region,” stated Dr. Herqutanto.

Over the three-day workshop, each program team presented their achievements, challenges, and proposed development priorities for the next five years. The discussions focused on expanding evidence-based program impact, strengthening sustainability, and enhancing cross-sector partnerships at both national and regional levels.

The Deputy Director for Program of SEAMEO RECFON, Dr. dr. Brian Sri Prahastuti, M.P.H., emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration across divisions in achieving shared goals. “The activities carried out by each division serve as a reminder that we remain committed to achieving our intended objectives,” stated Dr. Brian. She further noted that the outcomes formulated during the workshop reflect a strong foundation for the future development of flagship programs, while also providing momentum to strengthen measurable indicators, adaptive strategies, and increasingly solid collaboration toward 2030.

The workshop also mapped the strategic contributions of each division to ensure that program implementation is aligned from upstream to downstream processes. These contributions include the development of program innovations and supporting services, the establishment of standardized training systems and capacity building for human resources, the empowerment of communities and institutions to implement programs independently, the strengthening of evidence-based research and policy recommendations, as well as the expansion of branding and strategic partnerships through various communication channels. This cross-divisional synergy is expected to serve as a key foundation in ensuring the successful implementation of SEAMEO RECFON’s three flagship programs.

At the end of the workshop, participants agreed on a set of strategic priorities and key performance indicators that will serve as references for annual implementation through 2030. The roadmap is expected to function as a guiding framework for mobilizing resources, expertise, and collaboration to generate tangible impacts in the fields of nutrition, health, and human resource development. Through this workshop, SEAMEO RECFON reaffirmed its commitment to continuously empower communities and institutions through sustainable food and nutrition solutions, with the aim of improving the quality of life of communities in Indonesia and across the Southeast Asian region.

Online Training on Nutrition and Health for School-age Children and Adolescents for Teachers and School/Madrasah in Indonesia through the Implementation of the Nutrition Goes to School (NGTS) Program

Administrator NGTS — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:56:37 +0000

Jakarta, 1 April 2026

SEAMEO RECFON, in collaboration with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, conducted the Online Training on Nutrition and Health for School-age Children and Adolescents 2026. On April 1, 2026, the program officially commenced with the opening ceremony and the first synchronous virtual learning session, attended by participants from various regions across Indonesia via Zoom and the Learning Management System (LMS). This training is part of efforts to expand access to capacity building for educators in supporting the implementation of balanced nutrition and healthy lifestyle behaviors within educational institutions.

The training was attended by 528 teachers and school principals from 33 provinces across Indonesia, with the aim of strengthening educators’ capacity to deliver nutrition and health education to students within their respective educational institutions. In addition, the training encourages participants to develop implementable and contextual Action Plans (Rencana Tindak Lanjut/RTL) based on the needs of their schools.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Herqutanto, MPH., MARS., Acting Director of SEAMEO RECFON, emphasized the importance of strengthening educators’ capacity to support the health of future generations. He stated, “This training has been conducted for the 11th time, and to date has produced approximately 5,500 alumni who contribute to strengthening human resource capacity toward Indonesia Emas 2045.” He also highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration in addressing challenges such as anemia, stunting, and obesity. “Teachers play a vital role as agents of change in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors, and we encourage concrete Action Plans (RTL) in schools,” he added.

Aligned with efforts to strengthen the role of educational institutions in creating environments that support student health, Dr. Poppy Dewi Puspitawati, Senior Widyaprada from the Directorate of Junior Secondary Schools, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen), stated in her keynote speech that “The transformation of schools into healthy environments should not only be reflected through classroom learning, but also through daily habits, shared mealtime experiences, and the strengthening of co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Nutrition education and Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) must be fully integrated into the school ecosystem to foster sustainable healthy behaviors,” she said. She further added that “healthy adolescents will grow into healthy adults, therefore we need to continuously support children in maintaining their health.”

The training activities began with a learning commitment strengthening session led by Sari Kusuma, M.Gizi from SEAMEO RECFON, which introduced the learning flow and emphasized the importance of active participant engagement throughout the training process.

This was followed by Dr. Zainun Misbah, M.Sc from SEAMEO RECFON, who delivered a learning session titled “The Role of Educators as Role Models in the Successful Implementation of Nutrition and Health Programs in Schools/Madrasahs.” In his presentation, Dr. Zainun emphasized that the successful implementation of nutrition and health programs in educational institutions is strongly influenced by educators’ consistency in demonstrating behaviors that support healthy lifestyles for students.

At the end of the opening session, Dr. Luh Ade Ari Wiradnyani, Coordinator of the Nutrition Goes to School (NGTS) Program delivered a learning session titled “Nutrition and Health of School-age Children and Adolescents.” In her presentation, she highlighted several ongoing nutrition challenges, including anemia, stunting, and the increasing risk of overweight and obesity among adolescents. Responding to these conditions, she emphasized that prevention efforts must begin at school age, stating, “Ensuring balanced nutrition from school age is an important investment to support the health and productivity of future generations.”

As the training series continues through May 2026, this program is expected to further strengthen educators’ capacity to integrate nutrition and health education into learning activities and to create school environments that support healthy lifestyle behaviors. Through the development of concrete Action Plans, SEAMEO RECFON and its partners reaffirm their commitment to improving students’ health as a long-term investment toward achieving a healthier and more productive generation.

Inauguration of SMAN 1 Singosari as a Nutrition Ambassador 2024

Administrator NGTS — Tue, 07 May 2024 03:15:46 +0000

Inauguration of SMAN 1 Singosari as a Nutrition Ambassador 2024

SMAN 1 Singosari as one of a NGTS Institutionalised School held an inauguration event for SMANESI Nutrition Ambassadors 2024 on 2 May 2024 to improve educational development programs regarding environmental awareness and create a healthy school for students.‍

Students who are selected to become nutrition ambassadors will become the coordinators in carrying out and continuing the program raising awareness on health and nutrition of the school residents.

All students of SMAN 1 Singosari from grades X and XI, teachers, the principal, and PPL (Pre-Service Teacher Training Program) students attended the inauguration ceremony.

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KOMUNITAS NGTS SUBAH: BERBAGI PENGALAMAN DALAM PENGEMBANGAN KEBUN SEKOLAH

Administrator NGTS — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 01:12:46 +0000

Pada 12 September 2023, Komunitas Sekolah Peduli Gizi Subah (NGTS Subah) Kabupaten Sambas, Kalimantan Barat, kembali melaksanakan kegiatan pertemuan antar anggota komunitas yang ke-2 tahun ini. Pertemuan kali ini dilaksanakan di SDN 07 Satai Trans D, dengan mengusung tema “Berbagi Pengalaman Dalam Pengembangan Kebun Sekolah”. Kegiatan ini dihadiri oleh perwakilan guru dan kepala sekolah anggota komunitas NGTS Subah, yaitu SD Talenta Sungai Kajang, SDN 08 Sabung Setanggak, SDN 14 Trans Sabung, SDN 07 Satai Trans D, SDN 19 Sungai Enau-Mejo, SD Negeri 11 Satai B. Selain itu, pengurus forum orang tua tiap kelas, komite sekolah, serta seluruh siswa SDN 07 Satai TransD juga turut hadir menjadi peserta dalam kegiatan ini.

Kegiatan diawali dengan melakukan senam oleh seluruh peserta, dengan menggunakan gerakan senam NGTS hasil karya para anggota komunitas. Kemudian sambutan diberikan oleh Ibu Amin Noriah selaku Kepala Sekolah SDN 07 Satai Trans D sebagai tuan rumah dan sambutan dari Pak Armansyah selaku Pengawas Sekolah Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Sambas. Pada kesempatan ini juga dilaksanakan penyerahan Piagam dan Hadiah bagi para pemenang lomba-lomba yang sebelumnya diselenggarakan pada pertemuan antar anggota komunitas yang pertama tahun ini, yaitu Nizam dari SDN 07 Satai Trans D sebagai pemenang Lomba Duta Gizi Siswa dan SDN 07 Satai Trans D sebagai pemenang Lomba Cipta Karya Senam NGTS.

Sambutan Bu Amin Noriah Kepala SDN 07 Satai Trans D dan Sambutan Pak Armansyah, Pengawas Sekolah Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kab.Sambas

Kegiatan Senam NGTS bersama-sama

Penyerahan Piagam dan Hadiah Pemenang Lomba Duta Gizi Siswa dan Lomba Cipta Karya Senam NGTS

Kemudian dilanjutkan dengan kegiatan utama yaitu kunjungan ke Kebun Tanaman Obat Keluarga (TOGA) di SDN 07 Satai Trans D. Para anggota komunitas bersama-sama turut melakukan kegiatan penanaman berbagai jenis tanaman obat yang telah disiapkan. Selain Kebun TOGA tersebut, SDN 07 Satai Trans D juga memiliki lahan kebun kelas, yaitu mulai dari kelas 1 sampai kelas 6, yang ditanami berbagai sayur-mayur yang dirawat dan dikelola siswa dan pengurus forum kelas. Para anggota komunitas juga berdiskusi langsung dengan pengelola kebun mengenai cara mengelola kebun sehingga tanaman sayur mayur dapat berkembang dengan baik. Sayur-mayur hasil kebun sekolah ini juga dapat langsung dipanen dan dibeli oleh para anggota komunitas. Terlihat para anggota komunitas sangat antusias karena dapat memanen langsung sayuran yang masih segar di kebun.

Kegiatan berkebun dan memanen hasil kebun

Rangkaian kegiatan pertemuan antar Anggota Komunitas NGTS Subah ini diakhiri dengan makan siang bersama di kebun dengan beralaskan tikar dan makanan disajikan langsung di atas daun pisang. Menu makan siang bersama ini adalah olahan sayur-mayur hasil kebun sekolah seperti sayur kangkung, bayam dll. Selain sayur-mayur, juga terdapat menu ikan nila, yang merupakan hasil dari kolam ikan milik salah satu guru di SDN 07 Satai Trans D.

Kegiatan makan siang bersama dengan hasil kebun sekolah

Kegiatan kali ini menjadi sebuah pengalaman yang luar biasa bagi Anggota Komunitas NGTS Subah karena dapat merasakan manfaat langsung dari kegiatan-kegiatan Program NGTS dan menjadi sebuah kebanggaan karena dapat menjalankan program dengan baik.

Anggota Komunitas NGTS Subah

Cooking Class Activity Hasil Kebun Sekolah

Administrator NGTS — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:36:58 +0000

Indriyani Supandi

SD Cerdas Mulia Ekselensia

Nama saya Indriyani Supandi. Ibu Indri, begitulah rekan-rekan dan para murid memanggil saya. Saat ini saya bekerja sebagai pengajar di salah satu sekolah dasar swasta di Kota Bandung yaitu SD Cerdas Mulia Ekselensia yang terletak di Jl. Rahayu Raya II Kecamatan Rancasari Bandung. Secara umum lingkungan sekolah kami terlihat hampir sama dengan sekolah-sekolah dasar lainnya di perkotaan yaitu memiliki lahan yang terbatas.

Meski demikian, kami dapat memanfaatkan ruang yang ada untuk membuat kebun sekolah. Kami memanfaatkan balkon untuk menanam aneka sayuran seperti selada, kangkung, bayam, dan sawi menggunakan teknik hidroponik dan aquatic dimana teknik tersebut kami pelajari dan terapkan setelah mengikuti pelatihan School Garden yang diselenggarakan oleh SEAMEO BIOTROP di Bogor pada tahun 2016.

Untuk perawatan kebun, kami para guru telah membuat jadwal perkelas untuk melakukan perawatan kebun yang dipandu oleh guru. Banyak hal yang dapat kami manfaatkan tentang keberadaan kebun tersebut salah satunya sebagai media edukasi dan praktik gizi murid. Idenya bermula ketika panen sayur, saya terpikir untuk melakukan cooking class dengan menggunakan sayur yang dipanen langsung dari kebun sekolah.

Kegiatan ini membawa dampak yang positif bagi kami para guru serta murid. Anak-anak terlihat sangat senang belajar di luar kelas yaitu belajar di kebun sekolah, belajar memasak kemudian menikmati masakan yang dibuat sendiri. Meskipun anak-anak menyukai setiap aktivitas yang berhubungan dengan kebun sekolah, namun belum seluruh siswa menyukai sayur karena rasanya yang belum dapat diterima oleh lidah mereka.

Ini adalah tantangan kami para pengajar untuk terus berinovasi menemukan metode-metode yang menarik untuk membentuk anak menyukai sayur. Disamping itu, kedepannya kami berupaya untuk memperluas kebun sekolah kami termasuk menanam sayur dan buah yang lebih beragam lagi.

Ilmu Baru dari Kebun Sekolah

Administrator NGTS — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:31:10 +0000

Reni Septiana

SDN 2 Lampung

SD Negeri 2 Kampung Kotaagung adalah sebuah sekolah tempatku mengabdikan diri menjadi seorang pendidik. Terletak di daerah perkampungan yang masih sangat terlihat alami keadaannya. Di area sekolah, masih terdapat beberapa lahan kosong yang dapat kami manfaatkan menjadi kebun sekolah.

Kebun sekolah kami jadikan sebagai salah satu sarana penunjang pembelajaran. Terletak di samping gedung kelas dan gedung perpustakaan, kami menanam berbagai macam sayuran hijau secara bergantian. Kami menanam secara konvensional. Di awal, kami menanam kangkung, terung, dan daun bawang. Setelah berjalan dengan baik, kami mencoba menanam kacang tanah. Alhamdulillah semua tanaman dapat tumbuh dengan baik walaupun ada kendala yang kami hadapi, seperti serangan hama.

Semua pihak sekolah dimulai dari dewan guru, para siswa dan komite ikut membantu dalam pelaksanaan kebun sekolah ini. Di tambah dengan penjaga sekolah yang selalu siap merawat kebun kami.

Seiring berjalannya waktu, pemanfaatan kebun sekolah ini merambah ke pelaksanaan edukasi gizi di sekolah. Ide ini di dapat dari lokakarya yang diadakan oleh SEAMEO RECFON tentang penyampaian pesan-pesan gizi melalui media kebun sekolah, yang biasanya dilaksanakan pada saat jam pembiasaan, atau setelah jam pelajaran usai.

Kegiatan dilakukan secara bergantian dan tersusun jadwal secara bergiliran setiap kelasnya. Mengajak para siswa terjun langsung untuk mengamati tanaman dan sayuran yang ada di kebun sekolah. Guru memberikan penjelasan tentang manfaat sayuran yang di tanam, melakukan diskusi tentang gizi yang terkandung pada sayuran tersebut, dan memberi penilaian terhadap siswa.

Kami sangat bangga dengan adanya kebun sekolah ini. Menambah ilmu baru yang sebelumnya belum pernah kami tahu. Namun ada juga kendala atau dukanya. Ketika sayuran dimakan hama atau ulat, kami pun sedih melihatnya. Tanaman tidak tumbuh subur pun kami merasa sangat merasa bersalah. Tapi dibalik itu semua kami tetap semangat dalam berkebun karena sangat merasakan sesuatu yang bermanfaat.

Ternyata kebun sekolah ini mendapat respon yang sangat baik dari para siswa. Berdampak positif juga terhadap kebiasaan dalam mengonsumsi sayuran saat mereka makan. Ini terbukti ketika para siswa membawa bekal ke sekolah, sebagian besar sudah ada sayuran hijaunya di makanan mereka.

Untuk ke depannya pihak sekolah tetap akan melanjutkan program kebun sekolah ini lebih baik lagi dengan melibatkan para dewan guru dan pihak komite. Mengingat lahan yang masih bisa dimanfaatkan sungguh memberikan dampak yang positif untuk semua warga sekolah. , Semoga sekolah kami bisa menjadi sekolah percontohan untuk program Kebun Sekolah di masa yang akan datang.

Promosi Konsumsi Sayur dan Buah Melalui Kebun Sekolah

Administrator NGTS — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:29:51 +0000

Tri Maryanti

School of Human, Bekasi

Lahan untuk berkebun di sekolah kami tidak begitu luas, sehingga kami memanfaatkan tembok sekeliling sekolah menggunakan teknik raised bed dan vertical garden secara organik. Adapun tanaman yang kami tanam yaitu kangkung, bayam, cabe, okra, pare, terong, tomat, dan sawi. Untuk perawatan kebun merupakan tanggung jawab seluruh siswa dan tukang kebun. Anak-anak sangat menyukai aktivitas merawat kebun seperti menyiram, memberi pupuk dan menyiangi tanaman pengganggu. Perawatan kebun dilakukan satu minggu sekali yaitu pada hari jumat, khusus untuk penyiraman dilakukan setiap hari oleh tukang kebun. Setiap hari jumat ketika pelajaran ekstrakurikuler, guru mengajak anak-anak untuk menyiangi rumput, memberi pupuk tanaman-tanaman yang kurang berkembang.

Ide membuat rencana ajar gizi menggunakan kebun sekolah bermula dari curhatan remaja putri pada saat kelas inspirasi yang dilaksanakan sebulan sekali. Mereka mengeluhkan badan yang gemuk dan tidak terlihat segar. Gayung bersambut, saya sangat bersyukur diundang menjadi salah satu peserta lokakarya penyusunan rencana ajar menggunakan kebun sekolah yang diadakan oleh SEAMEO RECFON . Saya berpikir bagaimana caranya anak-anak, terutama remaja putri, mau mengkonsumsi sayur lebih banyak dari biasanya agar badan lebih sehat. Akhirnya saya dan rekan-rekan guru yang lain melakukan promosi makan sayur pada anak-anak. Kami memanfaatkan kebun gizi untuk mengenalkan macam-macam sayur serta manfaatnya untuk kesehatan. Alhamdulillah apa yang kami upayakan membuahkan hasil, perlahan anak-anak mengakui makan lebih banyak sayur terlebih sayur yang mereka tanam dan rawat sendiri di sekolah.

Kebun Sekolahku Multifungsi

Administrator NGTS — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:26:10 +0000

Cici Handayani, SPd.i

SDN Suralaya, Tasikmalaya, Jawa Barat

Kebun sekolah kami berada di halaman depan kelas, beberapa juga memanfaatkan tanah di samping maupun belakang kelas. Jenis tanaman yang ada di kebun sekolah kami diantaranya cabe besar, cabe rawit, tomat, daun bawang stroberi. Ada juga tanaman obat diantaranya jahe, lengkuas, kencur, tanaman betadin, cocor bebek, dan ginseng. Selain itu, kami juga menanam tanaman hiasnya berupa bunga euphorbia, mawar, dan gelombang cinta yang dikelilingi oleh tanaman pagar. Untuk perawatan kebun, semua warga sekolah bertanggungjawab untuk merawat tanaman. Khusus siswa, mereka secara bergantian memiliki jadwal piket bergilir yang diatur oleh guru untuk menyiram kebun setiap pagi. Kelompok piket terdiri dari 4-5 anak. Untuk kegiatan pemupukan dilakukan dengan melihat waktu tanaman membutuhkan pupuk, misalnya tanaman daun bawang maka membutuhkan pupuk 1 kali ketika berumur 5 hari. Anak-anak juga dilibatkan dalam pemupukan dibawah bimbingan guru.

Kebun sekolah kami tidak terlalu luas, meskipun demikian kami mengambil manfaat yang sangat besar bagi warga sekolah kami, salah satunya adalah sebagai media edukasi gizi. Ide membuat edukasi gizi menggunakan kebun sekolah pertama kali terpantik dari adanya lokakarya yang diadakan oleh SEAMEO RECFON. Sebenarnya sudah lama kami memiliki kebun sekolah, namun kami manfaatkan hanya untuk mempercantik lingkungan sekolah, serta jenis pohon yang ditanam pun belum terkonsep. Setelah diberi gagasan dari SEAMEO RECFON, kebun sekolah kami jadi multifungsi. Alhamdulillah banyak manfaatnya dan direspon sangat baik oleh anak-anak kami. Kegiatan edukasi gizi sekarang secara rutin dilaksanakan di sekitar kebun sekolah, tidak lagi monoton di dalam kelas. Saya jadi terinspirasi untuk membuat Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) terutama untuk meningkatkan pemahaman gizi siswa dengan menggunakan media kebun sekolah.

Berbicara tentang suka duka dalam pengembangan kebun sekolah , saya dan guru-guru lainnya lebih merasakan banyak sukanya. Saat ini halaman sekolah kami lebih hijau dan sejuk, anak-anak kelihatan semangat apalagi jika musim panen, kami panen bersama, masak bersama dari hasil kebun. Kesadaran kami semakin tinggi untuk merawat dan melestarikan kebun sekolah. Namun kami juga mengalami kendala bila tanaman kami kena hama dan datang musim kemarau.

Kesan yang saya dapatkan dalam penerapan kebun sekolah sebgai media edukasi gizi yaitu peserta didik lebih antusias belajar di luar ruangan. Mereka lebih bebas terasa sedang bermain apalagi untuk kelas 1 dan 2 SD. Guru juga dapat menyampaikan materi dengan fakta langsung, hal ini membuat peserta didik tidak merasa jenuh. Pengetahuan dan praktek gizi yang baik pada siswa meningkat dengan adanya kebun sekolah. Peserta didik dapat langsung melihat, meraba, dan mengetahui manfaat dari jenis sayur atau buah yang akan kita sampaikan manfaatnya, sehingga tidak hanya sekedar teori melainkan ada praktiknya.