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Istirahat (Break). This is a social explosion. Student canteens ( kantin ) sell local favorites: mie goreng (fried noodles), bakso (meatballs), nasi goreng , and kerupuk (crackers). Students play badminton, chat, or pray (Muslim students perform Dhuhr prayer if it’s noon).

Teachers ( Guru ) are respected almost as second parents. Students use formal Javanese levels of speech (if in Java) and kiss the hands of teachers when greeting them ( salaman ). Discipline can involve standing in the sun or cleaning kamar mandi (toilets)—corporal punishment is officially banned, but still occurs in some regions.

A 2022 survey by the Ministry found that 24% of students reported experiencing bullying (verbal or social exclusion). However, the collectivist culture ( gotong royong – mutual aid) also means strong peer support networks. Students are organized into kelompok belajar (study groups) that meet at a friend’s house after school.

First period. Common morning subjects include Mathematics or Indonesian Language. Classes are traditionally teacher-centered, though the new "Merdeka (Freedom) Curriculum" encourages more discussion.