The YAHQI Islamic Boarding School once again demonstrated its contribution at the district level through the 2025 SANTRIFEST event, held by the Bojonegoro Branch of the Indonesian Nuclear Nuclear Education Organization (IPNU). Three female YAHQI students excelled in the competition, winning the Speech and Master of Ceremony (MC) categories for junior high and high school students.
Carrying the theme "The Future NU Architect," SANTRIFEST 2025 took place online and provided a platform for NU students to showcase their public speaking skills and creativity in conveying ideas. Despite the online event, participant enthusiasm remained high, and the competitive spirit was palpable in every performance.
In this event, three YAHQI female students succeeded in achieving success:
Sister Shinta – 1st Place in High School MC Competition
Sister Reva – 3rd Place in High School Speech Competition
Sister Yovie – 3rd Place in Middle School MC Competition
This achievement demonstrates the tangible results of the public speaking and communication development program at the YAHQI Islamic Boarding School. Through regular practice, familiarization with performing in Islamic boarding school activities, and the use of four languages (Arabic, English, Japanese, and Mandarin), the students continue to hone their speaking skills with confidence and structure.
This program trains students not only to be competent in religious matters but also to convey ideas logically, politely, and engagingly. The instructors continually encourage students to take on roles at every opportunity.
"Competitions like SANTRIFEST provide a platform for students to assess their abilities and showcase the results of their training at the Islamic boarding school," said one of the mentors. He also expressed hope that this achievement would motivate other students to continue developing.
YAHQI students prove that public speaking is not simply a matter of talent, but rather the result of diligent and focused learning. With this enthusiasm, they are poised to become a communicative, character-driven, and competitive generation of Quranic scholars in the digital age.
