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Felix Ocon Reports: Pangasugan Elementary School in Baybay, Leyte receives books
I am pleased to report that the book shipment for Pangasugan Elementary School received on October 26, 2005 was delivered to the school on November 10, 2005. As you know, Pangasugan has also received a computer from Move On Philippines earlier this year.
The school semestral break prevented me from delivering the resources sooner. However, it gave me a chance to review the inventory and the transmittal letter enclosed with the shipment which also included used clothing, book bags and toys. In preparation for delivery, toys were wrapped with the help of volunteers from Lakas-Angkan Ministry at Leyte State University.
A school teacher at Pangasugan Elementary provided a vehicle to transport the resources. The school is located on top of a hill and not accessible by vehicles. Therefore, books were unloaded off the road near the school and grade six male students carried the books up the steps stopping along the way to catch their breath.
Upon arrival, books were placed on a table in the center of the stage which was nicely decorated by teachers and students for the short turnover ceremony. Students were called and the ceremony began promptly at 8:00AM.
The program started with prayer led by Grade IV Teacher Mrs. Sarah V. Valencia; followed with opening remarks by the PTCA President Mrs. Estrellita S. Pumar; introduction of Move On Philippines Program Administrator and Trustee by the Grade V Teacher Mr. Primitivo Acedilla, Jr.; reading of the transmittal letter and a short speech by the Program Administrator; signing of the transmittal by the school Principal Theresa Rabanos and Pangasugan Brgy. Captain Marissa Piamonte.
Toys were then distributed to all first grade students by the Barangay Captain followed by a brief talk by the Captain thanking Move On Philippines for helping poor school children in Pangasugan by donating a computer and also books. She stressed the important role teachers play in molding the future of the students by helping them achieve a brighter future through good education with the use of innovative teaching methods and educational tools donated by Move On Philippines. (The principal will determine who will receive the pre-owned school uniforms and book bags, mostly the poorest of the poor.)
Grade six students then performed a choreographed dance as part of the program. Students were then given an opportunity to browse the books. The children, who have not seen an encyclopedia before, were delighted to see colored pictures and shiny white pages. To conclude the ceremony, the principal encouraged teachers to fully utilize the donated books. The ceremony concluded at 9:30AM, after which a short reception (juice and crackers) was held in the principal’s office.Felix L. Ocon
Program Administrator
Leyte, Philippines
