Tebuireng Science Middle School Students Win Achievements and Umrah Vouchers at NCC 2026

Tebuireng.online— The 12th National Creativity Competition (NCC) in 2026 will be an unforgettable experience for grade 9 students at Tebuireng Science Middle School. At SMA Darul Ulum 1 Unggulan Peterongan, Jombang, this national level competition at the SMP/MTs level not only presents tough competition, but also awards something much more meaningful than just a trophy, namely Umrah vouchers for the winners.

In the Speech Contest branch, the highest achievement was achieved by Archie Javas Nararya, a class 9F student born in Jember 20 October 2010. The first of three siblings won 1st place at the national level after going through a long process since October the previous year. Archie admitted that at first he never realized he had potential in the field of speech.

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“What I know is that I love speaking. Thank God, my English teacher realized that potential and guided me,” he said.

Archie’s journey in the world of speech began in seventh grade with various dynamics of ups and downs. The family, teacher and school environment are the main factors that make him survive. “I learned that speech is not just about memorizing, but also about understanding and taking real action on the material we convey,” he said.

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To divide his time between school and cottage, Archie chooses to maximize training at school. “I set a target practice time and took time at school because it was easier to catch up on lessons than being left behind at the cottage,” he explained.

When his name was announced as the first winner, Archie admitted that he was very moved. “Thank God, I am very happy and very proud, because after participating in speech competitions many times, I finally won first place at the national level,” he said. The Umrah voucher gift he received was a reminder to continue to be humble and grow.

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“I hope this can be a stepping stone and not become complacent,” he added.

Zafirah Ilmi, a class 9B student from Sidoarjo who was born on May 6 2011, also achieved an achievement in the speech branch. The second of three siblings won 1st Runner Up. Zafirah described her experience of participating in the NCC as a moment full of tension and excitement. “We had a stressful experience, but it turned out to be fun too,” he said.

In her preparations, Zafirah received a lot of guidance from the school and a companion who helped evaluate her readiness for the competition. Even though she initially took part in the competition on the advice of the school and homeroom teacher, Zafirah emphasized that her participation was also born of personal desire.

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“On the other hand, this is also purely from myself because I want to have a memorable experience,” he said. After winning, he admitted that he was very grateful. “Alhamdulillah, I am happy, happy and grateful. The support of my family and school keeps me enthusiastic and optimistic,” he said.

Meanwhile, a proud achievement also came from the Scientific Writing (KTI) branch which was achieved by Filzah Naia Safaa and Nayla Sahrania Nuzullur Rohmah, class 9C students. Both of them won 2nd place and received Umrah vouchers as part of the competition award. Filzah, a student born in Nganjuk, 10 June 2011, admitted that she did not expect her long struggle to result in a special prize.

“Thank God, honestly I didn’t expect to win second place. I’m very happy and grateful,” he said.

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This was also confirmed by Naila, the eldest of 3 siblings who had participated in previous LKTI competitions and felt that this struggle had paid off, “Previously I participated in the 1st LKTI competition.

time. but still not successful. Then on this occasion it all paid off when the results were worth it. “The process took a lot of time and I missed a lot of lessons, making me feel like I almost gave up.” Obviously.

The process that Filzah and Nayla went through was long and time consuming. They have to go through four strict selection stages, starting from collecting abstracts, full manuscripts, making product videos, to presentations and exhibitions in the final round. “Often tutoring during break times, after school until the afternoon, then at night we still do assignments,” said Filzah. It is known that the Umrah voucher obtained is valid for two people, although departure plans will still be discussed with the parents.

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The 12th National Creativity Competition which took place on 12–13 January 2026 was organized by SMA Darul Ulum 1 Unggulan Peterongan, Jombang. This event is proof that hard work, discipline and the courage to try can produce proud achievements as well as prizes of spiritual value.

For the three Tebuireng Science Middle School students, NCC is not just a competition. It becomes a learning space about process, perseverance and gratitude, as well as a starting point for moving further towards future achievements.

Reporter: trough
Editor: Rara Zarary