October 6, 2025, the atmosphere at Kanisius Genuk Elementary School felt different. Students from grades one to six participated in a literacy activity watching a movie at the cinema. For some students, this was their first experience watching a movie on the big screen, making it a very memorable moment. 

The film they watched was titled “Panggil Aku Ayah”, a touching story about a simple man who cares for a girl who is not his biological daughter with sincere and genuine love. This film teaches us that being a father is not about blood relations, but about love, responsibility, and sincerity. 

This activity aimed to develop the students' visual and emotional literacy, while instilling life values such as empathy, compassion, and tolerance. Through the film, students were invited to understand the story and emotions directly, as well as increase their interest in reading and writing through audio-visual media. Before watching, the teacher gives an introduction about the film's content. Afterwards, students discuss it with their parents at home and write down their personal reflections in the form of stories, poems, or drawings. 

The next day, they read their reflections aloud in front of their friends as a form of learning and character building. Many students were touched by the film's story. Here are some of their reflections: If we compare it, a father is like the sun that shines and warms his family. 

A father is also like a book that always teaches his children what life is all about (Jeslyn, 6th grade). Every day, my father makes me breakfast because his cooking is delicious. My father also always takes me to school, he gives me pocket money. My father also taught me to study and took me for walks. Father’s loves me, I love you too…(Kidung, 1st grade).

The figure of a father can be the safest place for his daughter. Father's love teaches that affection is unconditional. I am grateful to have a father who is very loving and always fights for me (Kenan, 5th grade). My father is my source of strength because without him, can my life be meaningful? My father always said that being a strong and brave person can’t be whiny (Sabrina, 5th grade).

From this film, students learned that family is not only those who are related by blood, but anyone who loves and cares for us sincerely. They were inspired to take concrete actions, such as appreciating their parents more, becoming caring individuals, not mocking friends from different backgrounds, and helping friends in need. This awareness stems from the empathy that grew after watching the film. 

These actions are expected to not only be temporary reactions, but to develop into good habits that continue to be practiced in daily life, whether at home, school, or in the surrounding environment. “True love grows from small acts of kindness, not from who has, but from who cares.”