By: Naomi Amaranika Anakyn, Student of 8A

On September 24 and 25, JHS GIS 2 Serpong held its annual LDKS (Latihan Dasar Kepemimpinan Siswa) Training, giving us an experience that completely redefined what leadership means to the students. Over those two intense days, our ordinary routines were temporarily replaced with schedules that were designed to test our discipline, teamwork, and resilience, while still creating plenty of room for fun and unforgettable bonding moments. It was a challenging yet rewarding experience that pushed us all out of our comfort zones. To give a clearer image of what the experience was truly like, here is a look into my journey.

On the morning of the first day’s experience, we gathered at school to depart to the destination camp. As soon as we arrived, we started with an official opening ceremony of LDKS, followed by disciplined marching drills and leadership seminars. After lunch, the afternoon was packed with anti-bullying and leadership sessions followed by an exciting mountaineering activity which was such an adrenaline-fueled experience. As night fell, we wrapped up our day with evening prayers, dinner, and final preparations for the night’s performance. The absolute highlight of the night and my most favorite part of this journey was malam keakraban and performances by the students, which were full of laughter and fun before we finally went to bed.

The second day began before dawn with a spiritual reflection and morning prayers. After breakfast, we jumped into outdoor team building activities and took group photos. Finally, we concluded the LDKS journey with a closing ceremony, where it was announced that my group won the Best Group Award. As the leader, I was incredibly proud of us and what we achieved together throughout this unforgettable journey before heading homeAnd that was my short yet incredibly meaningful experience during this year’s LDKS training.