Jakarta – The city government urges all educational units not to organize school activities that could potentially increase the financial burden on parents. Depok City Government also prohibits graduation ceremonies from early childhood education to secondary school levels that incur additional costs for parents.

This directive is contained in Circular Letter Number 400.3.1/3097/Sekret.um/2026, signed by the Head of the Depok City Education Office on May 12, 2026.

This directive follows up on the West Java Governor’s Circular Letter Number 45/PK.03.03/KESRA regarding educational development to create students who are healthy, good, right, smart, and skilled.

“Schools are urged not to hold picnics disguised as study tours if they result in additional costs for parents,” said the Head of the Depok City Education Office, as seen on the Depok City Government website on Wednesday (May 20).

Instead, schools are encouraged to carry out innovation-based and more beneficial learning activities. These include independent waste management, organic farming, livestock, fisheries, and developing insights into the business and industrial world.

“Furthermore, graduation or farewell activities at all educational levels, from Early Childhood Education to secondary education, are also not permitted if they cause additional costs for parents,” he explained.

The Depok City Government also urges students to get into the habit of bringing packed meals from home, reducing pocket money, and starting to save as a foundation for future investment. Through this policy, the Depok City Government hopes that all educational units will comply with the directives that have been issued.

“So that educational activities remain focused on improving the quality of learning and character building of students without burdening parents,” he concluded.

Depok City Government Office

The Depok City Government Office, located in West Java, Indonesia, serves as the administrative center for the city. The building’s history is tied to the development of Depok, which originated as a colonial-era private estate owned by Cornelis Chastelein in the 18th century before evolving into a modern municipality. Today, the office facilitates local governance and public services for Depok’s rapidly growing population.

Jakarta

Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwest coast of Java. Originally a small port town called Sunda Kelapa, it was renamed Jayakarta in the 16th century before becoming the colonial center of the Dutch East Indies under the name Batavia. Today, it is a bustling metropolis known for its blend of cultures, historic landmarks like the old port of Sunda Kelapa, and modern skyscrapers.

Depok

Depok is a city in West Java, Indonesia, historically known as a colonial-era plantation estate established by Cornelis Chastelein, a Dutch East India Company official, in the 18th century. He freed his slaves and granted them land, forming a unique Christian community. Today, Depok has grown into a bustling satellite city of Jakarta, known for its universities and residential areas.

West Java

West Java is a province in Indonesia known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauty, including volcanic landscapes and tea plantations. Historically, it was part of the Sunda Kingdom before being colonized by the Dutch, who established Batavia (now Jakarta) as a key trading hub. Today, West Java is a center of Sundanese culture, with traditional arts, music, and dance still thriving in cities like Bandung.