
Education Week: Learning Ahoy!
By Teacher Fresca Estima
On December 8-13 CCFT Coron International School abandoned their books, pens and classrooms - not that they were tired of studying, but the week's goal was to acquire learning in a different way. Away from the four walls of the classroom, students from the different grade levels were divided into teams; each team had a teacher adviser assigned. Each team came up with a name, chose their team head quarters and chose their team color.
Mr. Rey Belarmino was the team adviser of the Black Flames, Mr. Ryan Calupas the Red Apples, Ms. Michelle Panganiban, the Golden Pirates and Ms. Fresca Estima, the Blue Sharks.
The Prefect for Extra-Curricular Activities, Mr. Jordan Ormido, together with the assistance of the other teachers, prepared a series of activities that tested the wits, creativity, strategies and alacrity of the different teams. Winning was crucial, the teams' unity will be tested to its frontier.
Monday, December 8, was the opening of the education week. After the flag ceremony, headed by each team’s muse and escort, the different teams were introduced. Black, red, yellow and blue were the colors of the day. Cheers and shouts filled the air. After the introduction, all teams started to design their booths. Snacks of all sorts, stickers, patches, hair ties, wrist bands and more were sold in the different booths. The days that followed were just as vigorous. Grades 4, 5 and 6 of each team attended a journalism workshop while Grades 3, 2, 1, preparatory, nursery, and kindergarten watched films. The Golden Pirates won the quiz bee while the Black Flames won the spelling bee.
The treasure hunt was one of the most awaited events. Every team aimed to be the first one to find the treasure. A close encounter between the Red Apples and Blue Sharks happened but the Sharks were more aggressive and succeeded in getting to the treasure first. Everyone was so happy and gay excitement filled the event.
Education Week was a great experience for everyone. The teachers' reward was the joyful smiles and enormous curiosity of all the students. Who knew learning could be this fun?
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