As we start the year 2021, it is best to reflect upon the past and yearn for what to look forward to in the years to come. After all, this month was named after Janus, the Roman god depicted with two faces looking in opposite ways, one towards the past and the other towards the future. Our school's history provides some lessons on how to hurdle trials and be hopeful.
Deriving reflections from the previous year becomes an inevitable part of starting this new year. It is important to seek lessons from the past to develop a more insightful understanding of what lies ahead. Some members of the PCCian community did their respective contemplations as to how 2020 was and took to writing for the expression of their thoughts.
Back when the pandemic first started, most, if not all, of my plans for the summer vacation were cancelled, with me mostly staying at home after face to face classes were suspended. My only connection with the outside world was with the occasional couriers who came to deliver goods.
It has been nearly a year since the lockdown commenced in the Philippines, and it seems like there is an end in sight soon. With the long-awaited arrival of the vaccines that have been developed around the world, things are looking brighter than ever.