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Sunday, June 28, 2009

Inspiring... Thoughts

I have been seeking for something to inspire me to write my thoughts, insights and reflections here since the last post I had two weeks ago. I repeatedly asked my student last week to send me pictures taken during the first day of classes and of the Holy Spirit Mass so that I would able to share some points about the events, but until now I have not received any. We just had our election of officers in my class LS 309 awhile ago. I told the newly elected leaders to be responsible and do their duty and task faithfully.

I have now a group of brave guys who will assist me in the implementation of the program for the class this school year. I was able to chat with them and reminded each one of their responsibilities; I motivated them to give their very best in helping their classmates in areas of academics, relationship, spirituality, and social life. They responded positively in words to the challenge they are going to hurdle as model leaders of the class. I hope they will also respond in action when the need arises.

I pray that my class may overcome all situations, difficulties, challenges they would face in the daily grinds of life in and out of campus. I am sure that the Holy Spirit will inspire them to do their work excellently. I feel that I am gradually becoming accustomed to the ways, behavior, attitude, and the idiosyncrasies of each individual in my class LS 309.

May the force of Holy Spirit be with us always!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

L.E.A.P. of Faith



When I started to implement the LEAP or Lasallian Education Assistance Program in my class LS 305 I was not thinking of a reward or recognition that I would get from doing it. It was indeed a result of "change of heart” and point of view after discovering my purpose in life and the challenge to live my best life now.

I've gradually learned to see things through the eyes of faith especially in seeking for an opportunity to help my students not only in their academic life but also in other areas where they need guidance. God's favor led me to think of the program to immediately address the situation of my LS 305. The favor of God inspired and motivated my students to actively participate and contribute to the accomplishment of our goals. Hardwork, focus, determination, and deep faith in God had been the driving force that propelled the class to excel in academic endeavor.



It was last May 26 that I presented the program to the Integrated School Faculty. I received a certificate of recognition from the Director of Research and Publications Office, and the administrators and some coworkers congratulated me for a job well done. It was Ms. Haicee Angeles who guided and motivated me to put the program on paper; she was very generous in giving her time for editing my work.




Indeed the gospel principle: "You reap what you sow", has been tested in this experience. I sowed my energy and time for my students, and I reaped a reward--a recognition for doing good deed from fellow co workers. All of these things happened because of faith...faith...and faith alone.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

iCARE

This is the program that I am preparing to implement in my two Christian Living classes this school year. The said program has been approved by the Principal and the Academic Council Office of the Integrated School for implementation this school year. Right now I am in the process of orienting and training my students for this apostolate. May God continue to guide and inspire everyone involved in this program.

iCARE
(integrated Catechetical and Religious Emissary)
Introduction

I have observed that for the past years the Catechetical Instruction Outreach had been encountering situations that affected the delivery of a quality catechesis to the public schools, our area of apostolate.
The first situation is that the Level 10 students who are commissioned to teach catechism have not been very passionate to do their role due to some factors such as fulfilling academic requirements and attending to some practices and activities of the school.

Secondly, the Level 10 students are not that motivated to respond to the task because they do not receive any academic points for doing so. Only few students have the zeal and enthusiasm to teach and do their work faithfully without expecting anything in return.

Lastly, the change of schedule of the public schools last year created a greater difficulty for the group to find the available time for this outreach.
To address these situations, I propose that CARE Outreach be integrated with the Christian Living Curriculum this school year 2009-2010. This program is called iCARE or Integrated Catechetical and Religious Emissary which aims to:

• awaken the passion and zeal of the students to serve others through teaching ministry,
• motivate students to teach well by including the outreach activity in computing their grades, and to
• ensure the continuity of teaching minds, touching hearts, and transforming lives of the public school pupils that are entrusted to our care.

First Assembly

June 17, 2009
7.40 - 9.00 A.M.


We just had the first Level 9 assembly this morning. Mr. Aldwin Baldovino presented to the level 9 community the set of administrators this school year starting from the President of the institution down to the middle administrators of the Integrated School. He also talked about the rules and regulations stipulated in the student handbook and reminded the students of proper behavior and the importance of following the rules in and outside the campus.

The LaSalle Brothers shared their messages to the students and challenged them to have focus and direction in life, imbibe specific values, develop study habit, make friends, and excel in Science and English. All of these are essential ingredients to lead and guide the students to be globally competitive. Br. Mawel said that among the LaSalle Schools we are still lagging behind as regards English proficiency. He enjoined the community to put this saying into practice, that is, “The harder you work, the greater the reward”.

The Principal and his assistant Principal also challenged the students to perform well in academics and in other areas of their lives, they must remember that they are the ones who are next in line; and they better prepare themselves for the task of being the big brothers and sisters in the Integrated school next year. As parting words, Mr. Baldovino, the Year Level Moderator, shared wisdom from Jim Rohn’s secret of success, which says: “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.”

The assembly was indeed a great way of starting this school year in the right direction, with a purpose. And with the wisdom of the administrators being shared to the students enhances the chance of fulfilling the objectives. I hope everybody must contribute to achieve the goals that we’ve set this year. With deep faith in God and the determination to succeed in life, may we live our best life now!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Song For My LS 309

I'm Yours

Well, you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks, now I'm tryin to get back

Before the cool done run out I'll be givin it my best test
and nothin's gonna stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some

But I won't hesitate no more,
no more, it cannot wait
I'm yours

Well open up your mind and see like me
open up your plans and damn you're free
look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
listen to the music at the moment people dance and sing
Were just one big family
And it's our godforsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved

So, i won't hesitate no more,
no more, it cannot wait i'm sure
there's no need to complicate our time is short
this is our fate
I'm yours

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

First Day High

As an adviser of my new class LS 309 I am very excited to meet all of them this coming Monday, the FIRST DAY HIGH. I have been disposing myself positively so that when I meet them the first time it would surely create a peaceful, serene, and a healthy relationship among members of the class.

Seeing the best in every classroom situation is vital in order to have an environment full of zeal and enthusiasm. I commit myself in the work of motivating, encouraging, mentoring my students the whole year round. This is my ministry and I do not want this opportunity of making a difference in the lives of my students to pass without doing something.

I hope that my students will cooperate with the administrators, teachers and class officers, participate actively in the different activities, and accept the assistance being extended to them in the areas of academics, spirituality, guidance, and even personal matters.

May God continue to pour his grace and blessings to all of my students and their families.

Which is the best way to fight graft and corruption in the government?

I'm Yours

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