AL JABR
Al Jabr is one of the Asmaul Husna names. It is extracted from root words of Jim, Ba, Ra, containing the meanings of Greatness, Courage, Highness, and Istiqomah.
In a foreign language, it’s known as ALGEBRA – a branch of Mathematics, in which letters and symbols are used to represent quantities.
Initial Service to Community
The mosque was built in 1994, initiated by Mr. Mohamad Riza, aided by the surrounding community’s support under the name of Al Murood. The mosque is mainly aimed as the media for the surrounding community to conduct Islamic worship and religion activities.
In 2006 the name of the mosque was changed to Al Jabr after the name of its Holding Foundation. Chaired by H. Mohamad Riza Chalid, and Leader in Charge at that time Mr. H. Mochtar.
Taman Pendidikan Al Quran (TPA)
To emphasize the mission of "Education for all", there was different education activities conducted in the 2nd level of the Mosque. The lessons was started from 2 PM to 4 PM that learning about Al Qur’an plus ‘sempoa’, English and Arabic languages.
The Orphanage
On May 2004, Al Jabr Orphanage was established by initiation of Mrs. Uchu Riza and patroned by Mr. Mohamad Riza Chalid which is located on the 2nd floor of Al Jabr Center building. The purpose of establishing the house is to provide a proper and enjoyable place to stay and to educate the orphans therefore they would have brighter prospect to support their families and communities in the future. Besides schooling, the children also learn extracurricular activities in sports, language, and arts.
In the beginning of establishment, the Al Jabr Orphanage serving 14 orphans who had taken as foster children from West Java and Jakarta. Then the service continued by nurturing orphans outside the orphanage who are till staying with their mother.
Playgroup and Kindergarten
On June 2004, Al Jabr Playgroup and Kindergarten was established by initiation of Mrs. Uchu Riza and patroned by Mr. Mohamad Riza Chalid. They are located on the 1st floor of Al Jabr Center building. During the first year of 2004 – 2005 the Al Jabr Playgroup and Kindergarten served 24 students and continue to the second year of 2005-2006 with increasing numbers of students into 73.
Mrs. Uchu Riza herself was acting as Head Mistress of the school. With major purpose to provide National Plus bilingual education institution with international facilities, the Al Jabr Playgroup and Kindergarten became an interesting choice for the citizens of South Jakarta. Moreover, the school is a “non-profit oriented” institution whereas its existence is to subsidize the life of Al Jabr Orphanage (Panti Asuhan).
MILESTONE of YAYASAN AL JABR AND AL JABR ISLAMIC SCHOOL
Year
Administrative |
Orphans (In &non) |
Total Staffs ( Teacher & staffs) |
1994 |
A mosque & TPA |
15
|
77
|
23: 11+12 |
2006-7
|
New Primary School Building
Teacher Boarding House Parking area |
IB PYP 3-12 years program IB workshops 7 ( Intro to teachers, Assessment, Leadership, ESL, International mindedness) OCC & Library, English, In-house ws |
16
|
174
|
48: 20 + 28 |
2007-8
|
School up to G2
|
IB workshop (collaboration, teaching & learning, Mathematics) IB Conference – Environments, Singapore New 2 school house for Female teachers and PYP coordinator |
Additional ICT Librarian
|
English Class by ILP
IB workshop ( Arts, language, written , reading & writing, Intro for administrator) OCC & Library, English, In-house ws |
16+2
|
266
|
85: 34 + 51 |
IB PYP Auth visit IB Conference Unlocking your treasure within, Spore Pre K – G7 Parents Community Service |
IB PYP & MYP Local Curriculum & Assessments IB Conferences & others continue |
17+3 |
360 |
106: 44 + 62 |
2011-12 |
Pre K – G8
|
Primary School (SD) Accredited A by MoE
|
IB Workshops, Conferences & others continue
|
17+4
|
410 |
2013-14 |
Pre K – G10 (High School) |
Middle School (SMP) Accredited A by MoE, Opening High School |
In house professional development |
17+8 |
550 |
2015-16 |
Pre K – G12 ( |
National Exam G12 IB Annual Conference& others continue |
17+12 |
650 |
High School (SMA) Accredited by MoE IB Annual Conference & others continue |
Total of 17,400 sq meter land and building (Mosque -> 800/500; Al Jabr 1-> 1,700,2000; Al Jabr 2 -> 4,900/3,000; Al Jabr 3 -> 1,000/5,000), dedicated for:
A mosque, an orphanage, Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Primary, Junior and High School with International Education program, parking & playground, catering, 3 location of teachers accommodation.