The Pride of SMA 17 Surabaya
"Berbudi dan Berprestasi"
The school’s culture is anchored in being (Virtuous and Achieving), focusing on developing students who are innovative, religious, and have noble character ( akhlakul karimah ).
Digital Transformation
: Smantass has committed to digital education, implementing digital-based semester assessments ( ASAS-BD ) through its own e-learning platform. This reflects Indonesia's shift toward "Industry 4.0" in the education sector.
To combat this, SMA 17 has partnered with the Dinas Sosial (Social Services) to introduce Kewirausahaan (Entrepreneurship) as a survival skill. Students are required to run real miniature businesses—selling Rujak Cingur (a traditional Surabaya dish) via Instagram or making ecoprint bags from mangrove leaves (the school is near the mangrove conservation area). This isn't just economics; it is a cultural reorientation from "job seeker" to "job creator."
Aisyah also spoke with Ibu Sri, the school's cafeteria owner, who had migrated from a rural island in search of a better life. Ibu Sri shared stories of her struggles as a single mother, working tirelessly to provide for her children. Aisyah was moved by Ibu Sri's resilience and determination.
Current Events:
In April 2026, many Surabaya schools are focusing on character education and participating in regional events like the SMANTASS Competition XVIII .
As digital connectivity grows, issues like "child grooming" and manipulative online social relations have become serious concerns for Surabaya’s youth, prompting calls for better literacy regarding healthy relationships. 3. Regional and Cultural Context
The Solution:
The next day, Dewi withdrew her fancy digital classroom promise. Instead, she proposed a “ Rujak Cingur Election ” program: