The event began in the morning with a pre-event session at 7:00 AM, starting with participant registration, followed by a showcase of students’ works from the Visual Communication Design (DKV) program and musical performances. The atmosphere became more festive with a ceremonial procession (kirab) and an opening dance performance.

The main event started at 8:00 AM with an official opening, followed by the singing of the Indonesian national anthem “Indonesia Raya” and the SMK anthem. A key moment of the ceremony was the reading of the graduation decree, officially confirming the students’ completion of their studies.

The graduation procession was the most solemn part of the event. Students were symbolically returned to their parents, followed by oath-taking ceremonies for Pharmacy Assistant and Health Assistant students. The school also presented awards to outstanding students of the 2025/2026 academic year and conducted the formal acknowledgment of graduates. The ceremony was enriched with several musical performances by students.

The event continued with speeches from the Principal of SMK Kesehatan Bantul, a representative of parents, a student representative, the Chairman of the BMW Foundation, and the Head of the Health Office. In their remarks, the school expressed hopes that graduates would apply their knowledge and succeed in both the workforce and higher education.

The ceremony concluded with a closing prayer, class photo sessions, and the official closing at 12:00 PM. The graduation marked a meaningful and emotional milestone, symbolizing the end of the students’ school journey and the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

Through this event, SMK Kesehatan Bantul reaffirmed its commitment to producing competent, well-rounded graduates who are ready to face future challenges.

Written by: Maria Dea W