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Bandung Newsletter August 2025

Red and white filled the atmosphere as our little heroes proudly stepped into the spirit of Merdeka! This year’s Independence Day celebration at ISMILE Bandung was filled with excitement and pride.

Welcome to the August 2025 edition of our Bandung newsletter! We have lots of exciting updates and stories to share this month.​

Red and white filled the atmosphere as our little heroes proudly stepped into the spirit of Merdeka! This year’s Independence Day celebration at ISMILE Bandung was filled with excitement and pride. The children came dressed as Indonesia’s national heroes — from Ibu Kartini and Cut Nyak Dien to Kapten Pattimura, and even the first president, Soekarno. They showcased their costumes through a fashion show, some walking proudly on their own and others in pairs. This activity supported their confidence, encouraged expressive communication, and helped them embody the values of leadership and courage exemplified by their chosen heroes.

To further embrace the day’s spirit, the children also played Indonesian traditional games. From bakiak and tarik tambang to the classic makan kerupuk (joyfully played by the infant and toddler classes), each activity reminded them of the importance of cooperation and perseverance. The games not only strengthened physical development but also emphasized the cultural heritage of Indonesia, connecting children with traditions passed down through generations.

Beyond the traditional activities, additional games were introduced to enhance motor coordination, resilience, and peer collaboration. Teachers also participated, serving as role models in teamwork and perseverance. Together, they engaged in tarik tambang, sack races, and the kerupukeating contest with a fun twist, reinforcing a learning environment where adults and children grow together.

This celebration became a beautiful reminder that the spirit of independence is alive — not only in history, but in the courage, unity, and bright hopes carried by our young learners. By connecting cultural traditions with developmental learning, ISMILE Bandung continues to nurture children as future heroes of Indonesia.

Nafas To Install Clean Air Zones in 7 iSmile Pre-School Campuses in Indonesia

As pollution in Jakarta and many other Indonesian cities continues to get worse, Nafas has been appointed as the air quality partner for iSmile Family of Schools in Indonesia and is tasked with bringing healthy air quality to 7 campuses in Permata Hijau, Menteng, Kelapa Gading, Pantai Indah Kapuk, P. Antasari (for Alam Atelier & BazGym) and Bandung. As part of the partnership, Nafas will be providing healthy air quality management, analytics & reporting as well as leading educational programs for parents across iSmile, iShine, Alam Atelier and BazGym  to continue to raise awareness about air pollution and public health.

Over 800 students attend iSmile Family of Schools, one of the top pre-schools in Jakarta, Bandung and Bali. The dedication of iSmile administration to providing the optimal learning environment for its students extends to ensuring that healthy indoor air quality levels are always maintained. 

For their schools that already have a Clean Air Zone, Nafas successfully reduced indoor air pollution by over 80% in classrooms at the Kelapa Gading campus in April 2024.  Unhealthy indoor air quality in schools provides a sub-optimal learning environment for children and long term exposure to PM2.5 reduces concentration, focus and can impair cognitive development. Nafas even published an article about this – The Smog Effect: How Air Quality Could Be Affecting Test Scores.

Clean Air Zones by Nafas are a subscription based B2B service which provides companies with air quality diagnostics, healthy air management, data analytics and real-time reporting of indoor pollution levels. The end to end service is the first of its kind in Indonesia, and already serves over 100 clients in offices, schools, small businesses and residential locations.

Interested to learn more about turning your business into a Clean Air Zone – click here. 

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