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.