Bags to Skul: A Way to Make a Difference!
By: Fe Gonzales
In a week’s time, it’s back-to-school for the kids. Parents are now busy preparing the needs of their children for school. One of the must have items for a pupil during the upcoming school year is a bag, a necessity for every learner of any educational institution especially to those who are in the Elementary level.
Last Saturday, May 30 at 2:00PM Cyberc@re answered this need of the learners of Sergia Soriano – Esteban II Integrated School, in Kalaklan Olongapo City. To concretize its mission and vision, which is to help the unfortunate brothers and sisters, the group gave out bags to the learners of the said institution.
Despite the bad weather, the group arrived at the school premises at about 2:00PM. The school has prepared a program which eventually started at 2:30 PM with the opening prayer led by Ms. Viola G. Ramos followed by the singing of the National Anthem conducted by Ms. Maritess P. Magtangob. The Welcome Remarks was delivered by no other than the principal, Mr. Marcial C. Mortera and Bro Cesar D. Mangalindan, the Chairman of Cyberc@re gave the message.
In the welcome remarks of Mr. Mortera, the Principal, he expressed his gratitude on behalf of the parents and pupils. He said that they are thankful because the group has chosen their institution to be the recipient of its second project. Furthermore, he wished the group good luck to its forthcoming endeavors.
In the message of Bro Cesar D. Mangalindan, he conveyed Cyberc@re’s mission and vision which is to reach out, touch lives and help our less fortunate brothers and sisters. He also mentioned our objectives and the history. In addition, his message also included the theme which is Back/Bag to Skul.
In the game portion, the children became restless because everyone was eager to watch their schoolmates participate. Bro Vic Autencio was the game master so he was responsible for the games and the mechanics. Games like hephep hooray, the boat is sinking, papel at gunting, etc., were played by the pupils. Some members assisted the pupils as coaches of the teams. Pupils who won in the different games were given prizes in the form of school supplies.
There was also a magic portion which made the crowd became noisy because Bro Eryx showed them some magic tricks. The children became curious about how things are done and so the groups were not able to control them when they advanced and went near the magician so they could see how he performs the magic. The kids’ attentions were drawn to the tricks and were mesmerized as the magician performs.
In the program, some pupils staged their talents through singing and dancing. They entertained the crowd and as a prize, they were given school supplies.
After the game portion was the giving of bags. A list that contains the names of the pupils who were present was prepared by the teachers. The distribution of the bags was done by grade level so that as the name of the pupil was called, he or she approaches the members of Cyberc@re and gets his or her bag. I was keen in my observation as to the expression and reaction of the pupils and was able to see the excitement of every child to get his or her own bag. You can really feel the eagerness of every learner as he or she looks forward for his or her name to be called and for his or her bag to be handed to him or her. In the eyes of the pupil is happiness and joy as he or she receives the bag. In this activity, the parents and teachers joined the members of the group to ensure peace and order.
A word of thanks was delivered by Mrs. Namnama L. Roque, Supervisor I in PE and Values Ed teacher from the Division Office, who also happens to be the mom of Bro Dhong. She said that the learners should take proper care of the bag so it can serve its purpose all throughout the school year. Likewise, Mrs. Gloria M. Delena, the Parents Teachers Association Vice President expressed her gratitude to the group on behalf of the parents.
The program was concluded by yours truly through a closing remark, thanking the Principal, the teachers, the pupils and the parents who were present. Also, proper and due recognition and acknowledgement were accorded to the donors and to those who have helped in making the project possible.
With the theme Bags/Back to Skul, Cyberc@re was able to realize its mission and vision. We, the officers and members of the group were able to do it again with the help of our friends who have shared their blessings. Indeed, to extend help is a matter of action, a determination, a dedication and a commitment to serve. It’s about making things possible with our coordinated effort amidst the challenges and the trials that come our way. It is working by faith. It is about…answering the call to action, the call to reach out and touch lives... It is about making a difference…
Last Saturday, May 30 at 2:00PM Cyberc@re answered this need of the learners of Sergia Soriano – Esteban II Integrated School, in Kalaklan Olongapo City. To concretize its mission and vision, which is to help the unfortunate brothers and sisters, the group gave out bags to the learners of the said institution.
Despite the bad weather, the group arrived at the school premises at about 2:00PM. The school has prepared a program which eventually started at 2:30 PM with the opening prayer led by Ms. Viola G. Ramos followed by the singing of the National Anthem conducted by Ms. Maritess P. Magtangob. The Welcome Remarks was delivered by no other than the principal, Mr. Marcial C. Mortera and Bro Cesar D. Mangalindan, the Chairman of Cyberc@re gave the message.
In the welcome remarks of Mr. Mortera, the Principal, he expressed his gratitude on behalf of the parents and pupils. He said that they are thankful because the group has chosen their institution to be the recipient of its second project. Furthermore, he wished the group good luck to its forthcoming endeavors.
In the message of Bro Cesar D. Mangalindan, he conveyed Cyberc@re’s mission and vision which is to reach out, touch lives and help our less fortunate brothers and sisters. He also mentioned our objectives and the history. In addition, his message also included the theme which is Back/Bag to Skul.
In the game portion, the children became restless because everyone was eager to watch their schoolmates participate. Bro Vic Autencio was the game master so he was responsible for the games and the mechanics. Games like hephep hooray, the boat is sinking, papel at gunting, etc., were played by the pupils. Some members assisted the pupils as coaches of the teams. Pupils who won in the different games were given prizes in the form of school supplies.
There was also a magic portion which made the crowd became noisy because Bro Eryx showed them some magic tricks. The children became curious about how things are done and so the groups were not able to control them when they advanced and went near the magician so they could see how he performs the magic. The kids’ attentions were drawn to the tricks and were mesmerized as the magician performs.
In the program, some pupils staged their talents through singing and dancing. They entertained the crowd and as a prize, they were given school supplies.
After the game portion was the giving of bags. A list that contains the names of the pupils who were present was prepared by the teachers. The distribution of the bags was done by grade level so that as the name of the pupil was called, he or she approaches the members of Cyberc@re and gets his or her bag. I was keen in my observation as to the expression and reaction of the pupils and was able to see the excitement of every child to get his or her own bag. You can really feel the eagerness of every learner as he or she looks forward for his or her name to be called and for his or her bag to be handed to him or her. In the eyes of the pupil is happiness and joy as he or she receives the bag. In this activity, the parents and teachers joined the members of the group to ensure peace and order.
A word of thanks was delivered by Mrs. Namnama L. Roque, Supervisor I in PE and Values Ed teacher from the Division Office, who also happens to be the mom of Bro Dhong. She said that the learners should take proper care of the bag so it can serve its purpose all throughout the school year. Likewise, Mrs. Gloria M. Delena, the Parents Teachers Association Vice President expressed her gratitude to the group on behalf of the parents.
The program was concluded by yours truly through a closing remark, thanking the Principal, the teachers, the pupils and the parents who were present. Also, proper and due recognition and acknowledgement were accorded to the donors and to those who have helped in making the project possible.
With the theme Bags/Back to Skul, Cyberc@re was able to realize its mission and vision. We, the officers and members of the group were able to do it again with the help of our friends who have shared their blessings. Indeed, to extend help is a matter of action, a determination, a dedication and a commitment to serve. It’s about making things possible with our coordinated effort amidst the challenges and the trials that come our way. It is working by faith. It is about…answering the call to action, the call to reach out and touch lives... It is about making a difference…
It is not how much we do,
but how much love we put in the doing.
It is not how much we give,
but how much love we put in the giving.
~ Mother Theresa ~
Helping Kids Defy the Odds
By: Abigail A. Roque
By: Abigail A. Roque
Once again, Cyberc@re Philippines has succeeded in its 2nd project entitled "Bags to School" at Sergia Soriano-Esteban II Integrated School at Kalaklan, Olongapo City last May 30, 2009.
The accomplishment of the 1st project at the Bahay Pag-ibig in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga brings out an inspiration to the group to carry out and continue its vision and mission to reach out and touch the lives of the less fortunate people. Needless to say, the "Bags to School" project was a pure brilliance and a fulfilment for the entire group.
The said project of giving away bags to the indigent students is such another success which ties every member of the group to a common thread which is the passion to help the kids in defying the odds. It's really a wonderful feeling when we try harder to make an effort and extend our help to those underprivileged young ones. Some of my favorite moments in the event are seeing each of them grin and smile receiving the stuff we have full heartedly given. Those simple joys in their faces show how thankful they are for providing them a bit of their needs. And to the members there is some sort of common thread in all of us, being a bunch of strangers being brought together in some way or another, when you really stop to think about it, it's a light feeling within our hearts in the joy of giving.
With our success in reaching out the life of other people, I began to ponder...
What would the world be like if we all focused more on those moments of reaching out towards strangers? What would the difference be if we all decided to make more of an effort to connect with those who are in need? How many more smiles would be passed along if we decided to touch the lives at everyone who’s less fortunate? What if random acts of kindness were less random and more common?
The accomplishment of the 1st project at the Bahay Pag-ibig in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga brings out an inspiration to the group to carry out and continue its vision and mission to reach out and touch the lives of the less fortunate people. Needless to say, the "Bags to School" project was a pure brilliance and a fulfilment for the entire group.
The said project of giving away bags to the indigent students is such another success which ties every member of the group to a common thread which is the passion to help the kids in defying the odds. It's really a wonderful feeling when we try harder to make an effort and extend our help to those underprivileged young ones. Some of my favorite moments in the event are seeing each of them grin and smile receiving the stuff we have full heartedly given. Those simple joys in their faces show how thankful they are for providing them a bit of their needs. And to the members there is some sort of common thread in all of us, being a bunch of strangers being brought together in some way or another, when you really stop to think about it, it's a light feeling within our hearts in the joy of giving.
With our success in reaching out the life of other people, I began to ponder...
What would the world be like if we all focused more on those moments of reaching out towards strangers? What would the difference be if we all decided to make more of an effort to connect with those who are in need? How many more smiles would be passed along if we decided to touch the lives at everyone who’s less fortunate? What if random acts of kindness were less random and more common?
I think I would be okay with that. And maybe the rest of the group would be, too.
Because by our SIMPLE GREAT DEED, WE HAVE HELPED THE KIDS DEFY THE ODDS!
Sisidlan ng Kinabukasan
By: Tessa B. Mangalindan
By: Tessa B. Mangalindan
Ako ay naguumapaw sa saya dahil tayo ay nakatulong na naman sa mga batang nangangailangan ng sisidlan para sa kanilang kinabukasan. Alam kong ganoon din ang nararamdaman ng mga mag-aaral at ng kanilang mga magulang sa ating munting handog. Alam kong malaking bagay na para sa kanila ang ating naibahagi ayon sa kanilang pangangailangan. Nabigyan saya rin natin ang mga mag-aaral sa pamamagitan ng mga palaro tulad ng sayawan, kantahan at mahika at kabahagi ng mga papremyong nakuha nila.
Para sa akin talagang napakasarap ang tumulong sa mga nangangailangan kahit sa maliit na bagay na alam mong ikakasaya at makakatulong sa kanila. Lalo pa sa panahon natin ngayon kung saan halos karamihan sa atin ay naghihirap. Marapat na tayo ay mamahagi ng ating mga biyaya sa mga kapos palad nating mga kapatid.
Isa pa, sa mga bagay na nakakatuwang isipin ay ang mga taong nagbigay ng kanikanilang tulong sa proyektong ito. Hindi magiging matagumpay ang proyekto na ito kung wala sila. Nakakatuwa talagang isipin na may mga tao pang katulad nila na bukal ang puso na makibahagi sa ating mithiin at adhikain. Sana pagpalain sila at dumami pa ang mga katulad nila.
Kung iisipin ang proyektong ito ay hindi gaanong magarbo tulad ng ating mga nakikita sa telebesyon at naririnig sa himpapawid. Ngunit hindi naman iyon ang punto ng lahat ng ito. Ang sa atin ay makatulong tayo sa abot ng ating makakaya. Lahat ng kaya nating ibahagi ay magagawan natin ng paraan upang makatulong lamang tayo sa mga nangangailangan. At sana balang araw ay mas marami pa tayong mga kababayan na matulungan at ganon din sa ating mahihingan ng tulong. Katulad nga ng mensaheng sinabi sa atin ng kanilang punong-guro “Sana ay lumaki pa lalo ang ating samahan at nawa’y maging instrumento at inspirasyon tayo sa nakakarami”. Maging mithiin din sana ng iba ang makatulong sa kapwa dahil ito ang silbi natin sa mundong ibabaw. Tulad ng ating Panginoon, nawa’y mahalin natin at paglingkuran ng buong puso ang ating mga kapwa.
Nagpapasalamat din ako sa bawat isa sa atin, na matagumpay natin naisakatuparan ang ating pangalawang proyekto. Sana sa susunod pa nating proyekto, ay magsama-sama muli tayo. Mabuhay tayong lahat!!!
Para sa akin talagang napakasarap ang tumulong sa mga nangangailangan kahit sa maliit na bagay na alam mong ikakasaya at makakatulong sa kanila. Lalo pa sa panahon natin ngayon kung saan halos karamihan sa atin ay naghihirap. Marapat na tayo ay mamahagi ng ating mga biyaya sa mga kapos palad nating mga kapatid.
Isa pa, sa mga bagay na nakakatuwang isipin ay ang mga taong nagbigay ng kanikanilang tulong sa proyektong ito. Hindi magiging matagumpay ang proyekto na ito kung wala sila. Nakakatuwa talagang isipin na may mga tao pang katulad nila na bukal ang puso na makibahagi sa ating mithiin at adhikain. Sana pagpalain sila at dumami pa ang mga katulad nila.
Kung iisipin ang proyektong ito ay hindi gaanong magarbo tulad ng ating mga nakikita sa telebesyon at naririnig sa himpapawid. Ngunit hindi naman iyon ang punto ng lahat ng ito. Ang sa atin ay makatulong tayo sa abot ng ating makakaya. Lahat ng kaya nating ibahagi ay magagawan natin ng paraan upang makatulong lamang tayo sa mga nangangailangan. At sana balang araw ay mas marami pa tayong mga kababayan na matulungan at ganon din sa ating mahihingan ng tulong. Katulad nga ng mensaheng sinabi sa atin ng kanilang punong-guro “Sana ay lumaki pa lalo ang ating samahan at nawa’y maging instrumento at inspirasyon tayo sa nakakarami”. Maging mithiin din sana ng iba ang makatulong sa kapwa dahil ito ang silbi natin sa mundong ibabaw. Tulad ng ating Panginoon, nawa’y mahalin natin at paglingkuran ng buong puso ang ating mga kapwa.
Nagpapasalamat din ako sa bawat isa sa atin, na matagumpay natin naisakatuparan ang ating pangalawang proyekto. Sana sa susunod pa nating proyekto, ay magsama-sama muli tayo. Mabuhay tayong lahat!!!
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