Sleman, Indonesia —— Jogjakarta Montessori Middle School (JMMS) is delighted to share highlights from our ninth graders’ recent exciting outing to Orange Food, a unique fish processing factory in Jogjakarta. This immersive experience offered students a closer look at how various fish, such as tuna and mackerel, are transformed into delicious and innovative processed fish products. The visit was organized as part of JMMS’s efforts to provide a hands-on learning adventure that combined insights into fish nutrition, local business operations, and entrepreneurship. This outing was not only a fun break from the classroom but also a valuable educational experience.

At Orange Food, the students took part in the exciting process of making pempek, a popular Indonesian fish-based dish from Palembang, South Sumatera. Donning Orange Food’s apron, the students plunged into the kitchen directly to prepare the ingredients and equipment. They mixed flour, chopped fish, and shaped the pempek dough. This experience not only enhanced their culinary skills but also ignited their understanding of entrepreneurial spirit.

In addition to the fun cooking practice, students participated in an inspiring story from the owners of Orange Food. They learned about the company’s journey, challenges, and triumphs in the competitive culinary industry. The students were captivated by the behind-the-scenes stories of perseverance and innovation that have driven the factory’s success.

This activity aligns with JMMS’s commitment to offering experiential learning opportunities that connect classroom lessons to real-world applications. By exploring the culinary business and understanding the economic and nutritional potential of fish, students deepened their appreciation for Indonesia’s local industries.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Orange Food for hosting and inspiring our students to be the next generation of culinary enthusiasts and business leaders.

JMMS students just embraced the dynamic interplay between nutrition, economy, and community development!

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