What do you want to be when you grow up?” The question I usually asked my students. And definitely, the question that all children seem to hear.

Children today still dream of being a “grown-up” and doing incredible things. In connection with this, Baclaran Elementary School Unit II conducted a Kindergarten Career Day. This activity aims to strengthen students to pursue the profession they want when they grow-up. It also aims to improve the expressive domain of the students as they talked about their dream jobs.

During the said day, the kindergarten students came to school wearing the outfit/costume of their dream job. Each child was given a chance to speak in front of the class and explained the reason for choosing their dream job. They also explained what their chosen profession does. During the group works, they had the opportunity to role-play. They created scenes where they act according to their clothes. This activity gave them a chance to let them expressed their thoughts and ideas with their classmates.

In gratitude for the cooperation shown by the children and parents in the activity, the teacher chose a child with the best costume and with the best explanation. The chosen one received an award from the adviser.

March 22, Friday –Balaran Elementary School Unit II kindergarten classes held its “Moving-Up Ceremony” with the theme “Pagkakaisa sa Pagkakaibaiba: Kalidad na Edukasyon para sa Lahat”.

The ceremony started as the kinder students began to sing a prayer song. It was followed by the National Anthem. Then a welcome remarks was delivered by the class HRPTA officer. The adviser also gave their message to the parents and students. They stressed the meaning of the theme about the impact of unity to quality education. After that, the awarding of certificates follows. Next, the advisers granted the ribbons and medals to students who do extremely well on class. The HRPTA President of the class also gave closing remarks. The message was more on greetings of congratulations to the parents and to the students. Singing the song entitled “Pangako” led by a chosen student was the last part of the ceremony. And that song summed up the day of bliss and achievement.

The event was concluded by a message of the advisers, thanking each one for the accomplishments that the kinder students obtained in the school year. The advisers also quoted that the students should always remember that there tomorrow begins with what they are today. It was the day of harvest of the students’ hard work and diligence.

Congratulations!

The BES II held various activities to unfold the essence of this school year Festival of Talents and Culminating Activity. The week-long celebration started last February 26 and ends last March 2, 2018.

The first activity was Film viewing. It happened last February 26. Students were astonished as they watched various children's stories the importance of family, friends, and attitudes. The students loved and enjoyed the creativity of the film, the talking animals, and the storylines. The students were asked by their teacher about the values they learned from watching the movie. The students also drew on a paper their favorite part of the story.

On the second day, the students had their Art and Craft activity. It happened last February 27. Students demonstrated their unique creativity as they created their own masterpiece and craft. Selected students also participated in the drawing contest which exemplified their talents and wit in explaining their thought about the theme through art.

The third day was all about Math and Spelling. Students enjoyed games related to math and spelling inside the classroom. Selected students also competed on Math and Spelling Quiz Bee, held in the afternoon.

The fourth day was the competition proper. The Festival of Talent Competition was held last March 1, Thursday. The students competed in various categories.

Lastly, the kinder students had their Zumba and fun games inside the room. Mrs. Rochelle Dimaandal served as the Zumba instructor. She prepared kid-friendly routines which were perfect for the set of the kinder students. The students obviously enjoyed the Zumba as you heard them laughing so loud while dancing. After the Zumba, games were followed. The spirit of friendly competition comes alive during the fun games. The students participated in the various games prepared. Games chosen are fun, safe, and easy to participate in successfully. The students did not only enjoyed the games but learned the importance of their senses as well.

Festival of Talents Competition will always be a special day for all of the kindergarten teachers of BES II. It is one of the most awaited event..

The Kindergarten Festival of Talents Competition this school year was held last February 17, Friday at BES II Gym. The program started with a prayer led by Mrs. Jessica Panilagao and followed by the National Anthem led by Mrs. Rochelle Dimaandal. Mrs. Marites T. Cuaton introduced the panel of judges, namely: Mr. Teddy Sarmiento, Mrs. Ruby Grace San Pedro, and Mrs. Liberata Ferrera, Mrs. Carina L. Bautista, stressed the importance of the event to the parents on her welcoming remarks. The students competed on various categories: storytelling, math quiz bee, spelling quiz bee, singing, dancing, and drawing competition. The contest was witnessed by students cheering for their classmates and parents supporting their children.

The awarding of medals and certificates summed up what has been a moment of learning and discovery for everyone. But before the program ends, the students and parents were filled with Mrs. Ruby Grace San Pedro’s inspirational message about education and the importance of parent’s support to the student’s learning.

Definitely, this year’s achievements of the young together with their supportive parents marked another treasured moment at BES II. Congratulations Kiddos!

The 4th Kindergarten Summer Camp (KSC) is a two-week summer program of the Department of Education with the objectives of strengthening pupil’s foundational skills, especially in reading and numeracy, and boost children’s self-confidence. This Year’s Theme is “I Play and Learn” or IPaL that speaks of children’s basic right to play and how their interest to learn can be fueled through games and play.

It was early morning of April 17 when the school held a kick-off parade that signaled the start of the 2017 Kindergarten Summer Camp. With this theme, “I Play and Learn or IPaL” the children actively participated in 10 days filled with meaningful activities that allowed them to strengthen their skills in the different domains based on ECCD Assessment Result. The Summer Camp served as an avenue where children enjoyed learning and developed their skills in a less formal way. It also gave them the opportunity to mingle, meet new friends, developed a sense of belongingness, and boost their self-confidence.

The awarding of ribbons and certificates of completion during our 10th day summed up what has been a moment of learning and discovery for everyone. But before the program ends, the students and parents were filled with our dear principal inspirational message about the benefits of KSC and the importance of parent’s support to the student’s learning.

The kindergarten summer camp teachers planned and provided various fun activities that surely inspired the students to learn concepts in reading and numeracy. Providing fun, simple, and interesting activities through play and games helped the students understand concepts in an unexpected way. The 2017 KINDERGARTEN SUMMER CAMP was truly a success!