San Isidro Elementary School celebrated the nationwide EDUCATION WEEK 2011

According to Alicia S. Bustos, et. al., Education is a social institution. It is a broad term that includes not only the effects of schooling, but also the more pervasive effects of childrearing practices, of parental life styles, home and family training, of television, magazines and other media of mass communication. It also encompasses the behavior, attitudes and values learned from friends, the church, political parties, social groups, and other work groups. It includes all the experiences from whom one learns and brings about changes in him.

San Isidro Elementary School, Buhangin, Davao City , celebrated the nationwide EDUCATION WEEK 2011 from December 5-9, 2011. Our principal Mrs. Emerita D. Mapula delivered her speech and once again reiterated the new policy of Department of Education regarding the “ Enhanced K to 12 Basic Education Program” means Kindergarten and 12 years of elementary and secondary education. There will be a standardized kindergarten curriculum and an enhanced basic education curriculum with the theme: “Raising the standards of Philippine educator preparing the youth for the future” .The long week celebration through the following activities is to recognize the talents and achievements of pupils and also the teachers. The events were, Grade 1-Math Quiz Bee, Grade 2 - Math Quiz Bee, Grade 3- Sentence Dictation, Grade 4- trivia( HEKASI) , Grade 5-Science Quiz Bee, Grade 6- Math Quiz Bee. The pupils who rank first, second and third place were given a certificates as an award.

On the last day of the celebration, the teachers had a "Team Building” and started with spiritual enhancement by Godofredo Pelinio and Juan Aunso, followed by one of the facilitators to discuss about team building. The most interesting part were the games played by the teachers in which everyone was a part of. The teachers had so much fun, big smiles were seen on their faces. During that day I can say that we, the teachers of San Isidro Elementary School built a team , with one vision, one mission, and one goal, for the good of our pupils, as well as for our professional growth and camaraderie.

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Pupils' Talents Highlighted in Communication Arts Festival

Alona G. Rubite

The spotlight turned on around talented pupils of San Isidro Elementary , Buhangin, Davao City, during the first culmation activity of the “National Reading Day”, last November 25, 2011.The objectives for the activity are to give opportunity for pupils to share and showcase their talents and incourage pupils' participation in communication arts.

              

The event was the result of collaboration of School English and Filipino reading coordinators namely Alona G. Rubite, English / Reading coordinator, Nina Posadas, Filipino Reading coordinator, Nora Rafols Filipino coordinator for intermediate level. For primary level, Ma. Christina Martin, English Coordinator, Josephine Urbano Filipino coordinator , Gina Alulino reading coordinator and a group of teachers as judges which they have the knowledge in storytelling and declamation.

Our principal Mrs. Emerita D. Mapula delivered her inspirational message to our pupils. She said that "pupils should read books and learn five words in a week to help them learn new words and to improve their vocabulary and explore language". Teachers of different grade levels were the head strength and coordinating coach to their pupils .Contestants gave their best and confident in performing their piece on stage and shine in display of their of their talents in communication arts.

The first event was Storytelling in English /"Masining na Pagkukwento" in Filipino for primary level contest. The second event was Declamation in English and "Deklamasyon" in Filipino, using the famous speeches of the late Senator Benigno Aquino, for intermediate level contest.

Congratulations to the winners of communication arts festival and thanks to pupils who participated the contest. Our school principal Mrs. Emerita D. Mapula awarded the certificates to the following pupils: Event Storytelling first place Kim Marimon, second place Hannah Nea Eguna, third place Althea Nicole Lorete, Masining na pagkukwento,first place Mark Joseph Peday, second place Jenisha Tagaytay, third place Rikki. Event Declamation, first place Ricca Mae Bacarisas, seond place Martha Aclante Suralta, third place Gellia Flolin Yee, Deklamasyon, first place Jasmin Arcega, second place Shiela Mae Guibernas, third place Sandy Lyn Guday.

The highly successful event was participated by our school principal, teachers, parents and pupils. Teachers I’ve talked to say it’s a great day and to taste of wearing , Monday uniform. Everyone enjoyed the day of celebration.

National Reading Day

National Reading Day

Gina Alulino

Another important event of the school year is the National Reading Day 2011!

Yes, it was as San Isidro Elementary School joined the entire nation in celebrating the National Reading Day. This is to give the pupils the opportunity to express themselves and to discover the wonderful world that only reading can provide.

The activity was taken cared by the teachers in English and Filipino areas with their coordinators. The events were divided into two categories: Grades 1, 2, 3, and 4, 5, 6. the team consisted of two representatives per grade level.

With held of our School Principal, Mrs. Emerita D. Mapula, teachers in other areas and the participation and cooperation of the pupils, the activity ended successfully.