Calabazaron urges studes to dream and learn individually; commends colleagues for quick action

RAFAEL SIRIBAN

When asked about his message to the students who are struggling with to the adapting new measures of distance learning, Lal-lo National HS Principal III William Calabazaron urged the learners to remain hopeful, set goals, and prepare themselves to independently learn despite the hindrances set by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“It’s been very unfortunate that I cannot personally meet you [learners] and I am really hoping that there would be a time where I can meet you all. This pandemic is challenging and frustrating in the sense that we [facilitators] cannot provide the usual environment and opportunities for you to develop yourselves,” he said.

“Pero, even when I was a classroom teacher, I aspired to train the learners to learn by themselves; ‘yun ang palagi kong sinasabi sa mga kasama ko, hindi ko sinusubo lahat sa mga bata,” he added.

(But even during my time as a classroom teacher, I aspired to train the learners to learn by themselves. That is what I always remind my colleagues about: to not spoon-feed the children.)

Moreover, he emotionally expressed his gratitude to his colleagues, whom he said Lal-lo National High School is blessed to have.

“Lal-lo NHS is so blessed to have committed, talented, skilled, and passionate teachers. I think the entire encyclopedia for positive adjectives is already here. I am very inspired and motivated to work with them and I am very happy for their responses. I could not ask for more,” he added.

He also intends to provide a holistic learning environment for the learners once the national government green lights face-to-face classes and leave a desirable mark in the institution.