Eleonor Roosevelt, a famous American who happens to be the longest serving first lady of the United States once said, “It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness”. This line struck me most since we all know that we don’t live in a perfect world. Our children, wherever they live , no matter how poor their families, deserve a high quality of education. Yet our government, school budget/funds just can’t or won’t cover the cost of providing this. In my case as MAPEH teacher in Taguanao Integrated School, it is very difficult to impart to the students the knowledge and skills that they deserve because we don’t have enough resources. MOOE funds aren’t just enough to shoulder all of this.
Because of SBM, I was able to create new strategies in order to generate income. Last July 2014, I initiated the Fun Run: A Run for Lifetime fitness. This is a fund raising activity that promotes health consciousness and fitness. I also initiated the “T-shirt Printing for a Cause”. Student were selected and trained to do photographic screen printing and their first design was for the P.E uniform. The Fun Run and T-shirt Printing activity generated P6310 in just one wave. The income was used to purchase the XCL Digital Karaoke Amplifier which is now used during school programs, classes, and flag ceremonies and remaining was used a to buy prizes for the “Pakulos” of the Fun Run. Another activity that also generated income was the “Christmas Carol for A cause” by the Taguanao IS Drum and lyre corps that I have formed and personally trained. Band members with the trainor and class adviser roamed around the neighboring barangay and played Christmas medley songs. It was a successful one and it generated P14,170 in just 4 Saturdays of caroling.
Having initiated this strategies resulted to significant change to the school, students and the community. The Fun Run activity have changed the outlook of the students to their health and to my P.E class. School spirit was built, participation and school pride was raised. Students develop an appreciation of the MAPEH class and its activities, talents of students have been discovered. They now have their P.E uniform that they are proud of. Now, Taguanao IS Glee Club and Drum Corps are now given more exposure during special events in school and municipality. Parents now become more supportive of the school activities.
Pursuing this strategies was not an easy task. Promoting the activities requires time and careful planning. At first, students, parents and even fellow teachers are not sure about the idea. But after giving them the possible outcome, providing them work plans, it turned out to be a successful one.
Implementing this SBM practices made me realized that if you really believe in something, you really can achieve it. I also learned that there are a lot of alternatives. When a school can generate an income, it can provide quality education to the students. With this project to continue for the next few years, one must maintain a high level of commitment. With the support of Mr. Edwin V. Palma, and the co teachers, students and the community, I’m certain that Taguanao Integrated School will prevail.
Because of SBM, I was able to create new strategies in order to generate income. Last July 2014, I initiated the Fun Run: A Run for Lifetime fitness. This is a fund raising activity that promotes health consciousness and fitness. I also initiated the “T-shirt Printing for a Cause”. Student were selected and trained to do photographic screen printing and their first design was for the P.E uniform. The Fun Run and T-shirt Printing activity generated P6310 in just one wave. The income was used to purchase the XCL Digital Karaoke Amplifier which is now used during school programs, classes, and flag ceremonies and remaining was used a to buy prizes for the “Pakulos” of the Fun Run. Another activity that also generated income was the “Christmas Carol for A cause” by the Taguanao IS Drum and lyre corps that I have formed and personally trained. Band members with the trainor and class adviser roamed around the neighboring barangay and played Christmas medley songs. It was a successful one and it generated P14,170 in just 4 Saturdays of caroling.
Having initiated this strategies resulted to significant change to the school, students and the community. The Fun Run activity have changed the outlook of the students to their health and to my P.E class. School spirit was built, participation and school pride was raised. Students develop an appreciation of the MAPEH class and its activities, talents of students have been discovered. They now have their P.E uniform that they are proud of. Now, Taguanao IS Glee Club and Drum Corps are now given more exposure during special events in school and municipality. Parents now become more supportive of the school activities.
Pursuing this strategies was not an easy task. Promoting the activities requires time and careful planning. At first, students, parents and even fellow teachers are not sure about the idea. But after giving them the possible outcome, providing them work plans, it turned out to be a successful one.
Implementing this SBM practices made me realized that if you really believe in something, you really can achieve it. I also learned that there are a lot of alternatives. When a school can generate an income, it can provide quality education to the students. With this project to continue for the next few years, one must maintain a high level of commitment. With the support of Mr. Edwin V. Palma, and the co teachers, students and the community, I’m certain that Taguanao Integrated School will prevail.
