Our History
Serving Christian education in Denpasar, Bali for more than 40 years.
Opened on 18 July 1984
Wednesday, 18 July 1984 was a historic day. On that day our school was officially opened at Jalan Surapati IV No. 6, Denpasar, Bali, under the name Sekolah Advent Denpasar.
The opening was attended by leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, including the President of the West Indonesia Union, Pastor Dr. Bahasa Soemarna; the President of the East Java Conference, Pastor Arnold J. Dompas; and the Education Director of the East Java Conference, Pastor R.B. Matahari. Also present were a special representative of the Governor of Bali, Mrs. Dra. A. Tista, the Bali Provincial Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, and local officials, a sign of the local government’s support for the school.
The dedication sermon was given by Pastor Dr. Bahasa Soemarna. The ribbon was cut by Mrs. B. Soemarna, and the school sign was unveiled by Pastor A.J. Dompas.
The school is operated by the Yayasan Perguruan Advent “Permata Ibu” Denpasar, Bali, established by Notarial Deed No. 6 of Amir Syarifuddin, S.H., dated 19 January 1984. The school was founded to meet the need for Christian education that develops the whole person: body, mind and spirit.
Growing Through Challenges
- 1984: SD Advent Denpasar opened with its first Principal, Mr. Raden Yoseph, assisted by Mr. Henry Malau. The school had only 2 classrooms for Grades 1 to 6, with 12 founding students (5 boys and 7 girls).
- 1994 to 1997: Enrolment declined until only 2 students remained in September 1994. The school was closed from 1995 to 1997.
- 15 July 1997: By God’s grace, SD Advent Denpasar reopened with 7 students.
- July 1999: The Kindergarten opened with teacher Ms. Joan Balemanggi and 6 children.
- 2000/2001: The school was renamed TK and SD Advent Permata Ibu.
- 2001/2002: The Junior High School (then SLTP) opened with 4 students.
Permata Ibu Adventist Academy Today
By God’s grace, through many challenges and limitations, Permata Ibu continues to serve as a Christian school that develops mind, body and spirit in balance.
Today the school serves 130 students with 20 teachers and staff. Facilities include 9 classrooms, a library, a school health room, a computer laboratory, a teachers’ room, a staff room and the principal’s office.
The school holds official government operating permits for all three levels:
- Kindergarten: 421.201/1679/DISDIKPORA
- Primary: 421/1553/DIKPORA
- Junior High: 421/1723/DIKPORA
Permata Ibu Today
Growing in Faith
In line with our vision and mission and the principles of Adventist education worldwide, Permata Ibu holds a monthly APTA character-building program and Ten Days of Prayer each semester. Teachers also regularly visit and pray with the families of current and prospective students.
Our Hopes
With limited funds, we continue to work towards better learning facilities, especially a science laboratory and larger classrooms. For this, the school relies on the generosity of donors whom God has blessed.
Our prayer is that Permata Ibu will keep growing, that our children will know their Creator, and that they will be a source of pride for their parents, community and nation, and above all bring glory to God.
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)
Yayasan Perguruan Advent “Permata Ibu”
The foundation was established by Notarial Deed No. 6 of Amir Syarifuddin, S.H., dated 19 January 1984, registered with the Clerk of the Denpasar District Court under No. 40 on 25 January 1984, and most recently amended by Notarial Deed No. 09 dated 12 December 2018.
Structure of the Denpasar Bali Adventist School Foundation
Board of Patrons (Pembina)
Highest organ of the foundation • appoints and dismisses the Management and Supervisory Boards
Kristiyono Sarjono
Chair (Pastor)
Rommy Novi Nelwan
Member (Pastor)
Mintar Simalango
Member (Lay)
Board of Management (Pengurus)
Runs the foundation • issues staff appointments • 5-year term
Harlem Lumban Gaol
Chair
Andru Kurniawan, ST
Secretary
Burju F. Sihombing, SE
Treasurer
Supervisory Board (Pengawas)
Oversees the Management • audit • 5-year term
Susilo Mundriharto
Chair
Manahan
Member
Neveri Fairi D. Siwu
Member
Notarial Deed No. 01 of 21 April 2025, under Law No. 16 of 2001 on Foundations.
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