EXErs

In this quarter i have learned about html. It's easy to type but you must need more time to type in the notepad. It's very hard to a student to catch up in this activity because of the events in school and there are computers that are not working very well.

I went to different computers just make my activities but it's not enough to finish all the activities because my classmates needs to finish their activities too. That is one of the reasons why most of the students did not finished their activities. 

In this next quarter, I will be able to finish all the activities because there are now less activities in school and I wish that my computer will be working soon. 

MY TEACHER, MY HERO

With World Teacher’s Day on the horizon, now is the time to start considering celebratory plans and gifts. It was first introduced in 1994 to celebrate the ‘teaching in freedom’ movement.

Each year it takes on a different theme – last year’s theme was ‘Engaging Teachers’ and the day looked at what really matters for teaching staff. Meanwhile, a few years ago, World Teachers’ Day honoured the twentieth commemoration of the 1997 UNESCO points regarding the Status of Higher-Education Teaching Personnel

The purpose of this event is to acknowledge, evaluate and enhance the instructors of the world. It’s also an opportunity to take a look at the issues surrounding educators and the teaching process, focusing on the areas that don’t quite work and trying to improve them.

The goal of this celebration is still the same today as it was when first introduced; to celebrate the role of educators around the globe. It’s a great way to show our appreciation to those who value the power of education, and also, a good opportunity to evaluate the requirements of teaching, ensuring future students’ needs will be met by educators.

SPORTSmanship, SKILLS and TALENT

School is a place where students are nurtured toward becoming responsible and productive members of society. School provides a means of molding students into capable employees or professionals in their chosen fields. Mathematics and science help students to enhance their reasoning, English helps hone and polish verbal and written communications, social studies promote socialization and awareness, and physical education encourages students to have holistic and active lifestyles and practice the arts of winning, losing, and teamwork.

In other words, participating in physical education provides invaluable life skills.

ADVANCE SCI-TECH

In keeping with the general theme “Science for the People: Enabling Technologies for Sustainable Development,” this year’s NSTW—together with the Regional Science and Technology Week celebrations—seeks to draw attention to scientific knowledge and technological applications impacting on the lives of Filipinos through the kind of development that can bring about positive, meaningful, and sustainable change.

The 2019 NSTW is the DOST flagship event, and it is expected to gather the country’s leading scientists, researchers, educators, and stakeholders to interact with investors, entrepreneurs, industry representatives and professionals leading to meaningful partnerships to bridge the S&T knowledge base and the people and organizations which it ultimately serves.

The NSTW celebration has the noble intention of harnessing the power of innovative technological ideas and concepts to power the Philippines toward new, boundless opportunities to solve longstanding societal problems. I therefore invite the public to come and take a close look at how far Philippine S&T has come and become more informed with the key role of S&T in achieving economic development and a just and peaceful society.

HAPPY STUDENTS, HAPPY SCHOOL 

The Department of Education Region 1 had launched the “Happy Schools Movement” to boost the efficient implementation of the K to 12 basic education curriculum in the Ilocos provinces.

The movement seeks to promote every school in the region as a better and enjoyable place to study.

It was  anchored on the theme: “Paaralang Masayang Maglingkod, Tagumpay ng Bata’y Itaguyod.”

Through this program, the learners’ full potential is given the greatest attention by creating a happier and more positive school culture.

The movement aims to inculcate in the minds of pupils that school is not just a place for learning but also a place for fun and enjoyment as they enjoy what they are doing.

FRIENDSHIP AND DIVERSITY 

Every September, Vigan City celebrates the World Heritage Cities Solidarity Cultural Festival.  This month-long festivity, in solidarity with other World Heritage Cities around the world, aims to strengthen the pride in the city’s history and culture, promote friendship and diversity between countries and serves as a great venue for forging ties and understanding through community’s involvement in the city’s various activities that highlights love for culture, arts and entertainment.

UNITY

The celebration of Buwan ng Wika is not just a part of our history, it is also what keeps us united as a nation. A country’s language shows how rich and unique its culture and heritage is. More than being a means for communication, language bridges different communities and strengthens it. Using the national language is one the simplest way we can show patriotism. Filipino is what makes us Filipinos a true Pinoy.

With the advent of technology and rapid ‘globalization,’ our national language has seen a number of changes. While it’s true that change is inevitable, it isn’t always a good sign. Our national language is slowly losing its power and we should start doing something about it.

In 1997, President Fidel Ramos declared the Month of August as the national language month and listed it as one of the country’s cultural events.  Along with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the Department of Education also ensures that the younger generation understands the cultural importance of this event.  Schools often have various events such as essay writing, poster and slogan making, debates, and poetry writing in the national language.

We don’t just want our kids to celebrate this occasion. We want them to understand what it means. We want them to see the importance of this occasion and why it needs to be commemorated each year. However, school activities might not be enough. We want them to really know why they should embrace our mother tongue and how they could take their Filipino identity to heart.