{"id":989708,"date":"2025-08-19T01:15:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T01:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gda.sch.id\/?page_id=989708"},"modified":"2025-10-28T06:59:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T06:59:55","slug":"maskot-spirit-gda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gda.sch.id\/en\/maskot-spirit-gda\/","title":{"rendered":"Maskot & Spirit GDA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cRooted in Faith, Reaching Beyond\u201d<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This spirit is the animating force behind every step at Global Darussalam Academy. Rooted in Faith signifies that GDA\u2019s entire educational process is firmly grounded in Islamic values. Faith becomes the foundation that strengthens character, shapes moral conduct, and guides each student in life\u2019s decisions. From this root grows a resilient individual of integrity, able to face contemporary challenges with wisdom and composure.<\/p>

Reaching Beyond, on the other hand, reflects the aspiration to overcome personal limits, broaden perspectives, and seize opportunities on the global stage. GDA fosters the courage to dream ambitiously, to explore personal potential, and to make meaningful contributions to the world without ever losing sight of the values they hold dear.<\/p>

Together, these two principles create a balance between spiritual depth and global competence. GDA believes that true leaders emerge from deep-rooted faith and expansive vision. Here, students are prepared not only for academic success but also to become individuals who bring tangible benefit to religion, nation, and the wider world.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Darsa The Dove is the school\u2019s official mascot, the face and spirit of Global Darussalam Academy. Its name derives from the Arabic root \u062f\u064e\u0631\u064e\u0633\u064e (darasa), meaning \u201cto study,\u201d an identity that reflects GDA\u2019s commitment to lifelong learning. Portrayed as a white dove, Darsa symbolizes purity of intention, serenity of heart, and steadfastness of purpose.<\/p>

Clutching a golden pen in its wing, Darsa represents knowledge, distinction, creativity, and the hopes to be written into the future. Its neck is wrapped in a blue scarf patterned with Islamic geometric motifs, blending the school\u2019s traditional faith-based roots with a broad global outlook. A small satchel hangs from its shoulder, an emblem of readiness to journey to explore, and to carry home wisdom from every experience.<\/span><\/p>

As a dove, Darsa conveys the message that strong faith is the foundation for soaring high. It embodies the belief that becoming a global leader does not require abandoning one\u2019s roots; rather, it demands standing firmly upon them. With eyes set in determination, Darsa invites every GDA student to root themselves in faith and to fly beyond limits, reaching wide horizons while spreading benefit for religion, nation, and the world.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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