Think Green and Let's Clean!

 

   National Clean Up Month is dedicated to promote awareness and encouraging communities to take action against pollution and neglect. This offers learners opportunities to be advocates for disaster prevention and conservation of our environment.

Last September 28, I and the other officers of the Science Club And Yes-O together with the Science Teachers planted different kinds of trees in Barangay Marcos District Santa. Planting trees and caring for our environment can reduce landslide, flooding and pollution or environmental issues as a whole.

In this picture, me and an orgmate are picking up trash left by ignorant students. This small act can contribute to a greener and much more sustainable future.

In the photo, me and my orgmates are cleaning the science are, making it clean and trash free. By promoting cleanliness, all of us have positive impacts on our environment.

    In this photo, we were walking home  avoiding vehicles such as motorcycles. This act can contribute to lessen air pollution due to the smoke coming out of the vehicles.

REFERENCE:

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Uno Takeaways

  

Picture of me during the first day of class.

    When the school year started, I was scared. Scared because I heard stories from my ate that it would be hard. There were many times that I saw her sleepless and so busy. She told me that the teachers are scary and strict. But when I entered the four-walled classroom of 10-Maxwell, all I felt was excitement. I was excited to be classmates with my classmates again. It was so nice seeing them and our new teachers. As the 1st quarter ended, I came to realize that I learned a lot. Not just from my teachers but also from my classmates. First, I gained academic knowledge. This expanded my understanding of specific subjects. Moreover, my critical thinking was also enhanced, allowing me to evaluate information thoroughly. Also, my time-management skills are flourishing; balancing my work as the auditor of the science club and as a student is hard, but as my time-management skills are improved, it enables me to do my tasks and meet the deadlines. Furthermore, I learned how to improve my communication skills, thanks to the written outputs and discussions of my teachers. Lastly, I discovered a lot from myself. Those things that I could not do before, now I can do them. I gained a deeper understanding of what I can do, what my limitations are, what interests me, and what my weaknesses are. All these were what I have learned during the 1st quarter, and I know that these will help shape me into a better me.

     Learning is not easy; you'll always encounter such problems. As if you're walking through thorns. These thorns tested me and my perseverance. There were times that I would stay up late or I wouldn't sleep at all; coffee was my companion back then, my lifesaver. Those sleepless nights were due to the heavy workloads. The thought of being an honor for this quarter pushed me to do so much that I tired my body. September, however, is the hardest month for me. Almost every Saturday I'm at school, doing club work. Given rests were not enough. It's hard balancing work; there were many times that I had to sacrifice one just so I could finish the other one. There were also times that I did my homework at school because I utilized my time at home to rest because of the stressful day. I actually envy the others that have support from their parents; mine doesn't. I've been doing this alone for how many years already, so why give up now? Instead of focusing on how hard these challengers are, I need to focus on how to get over them.

     Giving up is not an option; it will never be. Facing those challenges may be hard, but it's worth it. Facing them makes me find strength and hope. I always joke that I am a strong and independent woman. Well, maybe I am, but not in a way that I can live on my own but in a way that I find ways to overcome my own problems. The self-pressure made me realize that I need to accept the fact that there are just things that I cannot do. I learned to seek help from my friends, letting their advice guide me. I also learned to give myself enough time to rest while also giving myself time to do my schoolwork. Facing these challenges taught me to believe in myself that I will overcome everything that comes my way.

       Moving on, I will continue to learn and discover more. I am also thankful that those challenges were given because by the next quarter, it will surely be harder, but, i now know how to overcome those. I am confident in my ability to learn and grow, knowing that i am prepared for the soon journey that i will face. 

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FORMAL LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT

 

Donna Thereese Marzan

An-annam Bantay Ilocos Sur

President Ferdinand Marcos

Malacañang Palace

 

Dear President Marcos,

 I hope the letter finds you well. I am a High School student of Ilocos Sur National School, as concerned student, i am writing this letter to give you my observations and thoughts in how you govern our dear country, Philippines. Ever since you sat on the chair, you have been entrusted with the responsibility of leading our country. How you will govern us and your implementation will shape us and it’s for the future of our beloved country. One area of concern that I want to highlight is the continuous combat against poverty. 

I am hoping that you and your administration will prioritize and give out support to the most helpless part of our community. Support, including education and healthcare and I hope that you will give them jobs so that they can purchase their everyday needs, such as food and hygiene products. Furthermore, I hope that you can fix how you govern us. We don't need just unity for the improvement of our country, we also need president that lead us well. I hope that you know that I appreciate your efforts but we need more from you. I hope that this letter finds you well and I hope that you will contribute for the positive change.

 

 

 

Sincerely.

Donna Thereese Marzan

REFERENCE: 

Philippine President Marcos Achieves Significant Development Milestones One Year Into Office - BowerGroupAsia Retrieved on June 05, 2023. https://bowergroupasia.com/philippine-president-marcos-achieves-significant-development-milestones-one-year-into-office/

Safer and Resilient Philippines

 

The Philippines, led by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, is home to me and millions of other Filipinos and Filipinas. The people inside the country have experienced so many traumas and disturbances even way back before. Every year, calamities are one of the reasons why Filipinos worry about their everyday lives. Moreover, we are also dealing with corruption. Some of the people that are seated on the chair are corrupt. These different disturbances have an impact on our everyday lives, so how will we move towards a more resilient Philippines?

         DRRM, also known as Disaster and Risk Reduction Management, aims to institutionalize disaster reduction at all levels of the government. The national council of NDRRMC has a role in coordinating disaster response and recovery. With DRRM, people are warned when and where a calamity will strike, just like typhoons. Furthermore, local governments have been making efforts to give out awareness and help to those in need. In this type of calamity, unity is needed. One's help can make a big difference. With all these efforts, the Philippines will recover from calamities and make progress.

  This is easier said than done, especially since we can encounter different obstacles along the way of committing this progress. People in different places, whether in urban or rural communities, have different natural resources. Cities may have all the resources, such as infrastructure, but still, a lot of places are not ready to combat the continuous destruction of calamities. Change is what we need. Change in what we do in our everyday lives. To get what we needed, we must work for it. For a safer and more resilient Philippines, we need change.

REFERENCE:

Accountability Over Resiliency– Gigantic Thought Bubble" Retrieved on June 20, 2020. https://giganticthoughtbubble.blog/2020/11/13/accountability-over-resiliency/

Our Guiding Light

 

In every classroom, where laughter blooms,

They give hope, and dispels the gloom.

With every lessons, they set a spark,

that every student leave with mark.

Like Polaris, the guiding star,

Teachers guide us so we'd get far.

Them who plant the seed,

Should be honored with deed. 

With every struggles done and victories shared,

Their passion to work is seen as bare.

Like rivers flowing wide,

Patience is seen with pride.

In every lives, they play their part,

To nurture us with a heart.

In their arms i lie, 

a brighter tomorrow will soon rise.

Magnolia

There was a line from a Disney movie entitled "The Princess and the Frog", wherein Lottie said, "You're as beautiful as Magnolias in May." to her best friend Tiana. This exact line made me love magnolias so much, just imagine being compared to a blooming magnolia? oh how wonderful. But also like magnolias that are also appreciated during May where they are fully bloomed, I, too is only under appreciated.  But also like a Magnolia or flowers in general, they debut. They debut meaning that they can be independent, can live on their own and can survive alone. I want to be that kind of flower.

         Ever since I was a little girl, life was tough. My mother had to leave just so I can live a good life. Although my father was physically present, mentally he is not. Growing up, I yearned for a mother's love. No one taught me how to be independent; no one taught me how to survive alone in this cruel world. Sometimes I wonder that maybe I can be the only one who can teach myself how to bloom alone. But no, I was wrong; I have my friends. They taught me things that I didn't learn from my own family. They were the ones who calmed me during my panic attacks. I learned to survive my silent battles with their comforting words. With the help of those, I learned how to stay positive in the midst of negativity surrounding me. They were the light of my life. I am confident because I have them. Strength and femininity. Those are the symbols of Magnolias. I am a magnolia because I am a woman, and I am strong because I can bloom whether alone or with other flowers even during the toughest and most intense storm.

      If I really want to survive this cruel world, I need to study and be drawn into the beauty of learning. I always dreamt of becoming a doctor. Who wouldn't, right? Just imagining the abbreviation Dr. beside my name was so satisfying to read or to hear. But nothing is permanent. Everything can change in just a snap of a finger. I used to be so sure what I wanted to be when I grew up, but right now I am not so sure anymore. Yes, I still do want to be a doctor, but the thought of it is scary. Scary for a reason that I do not know. If ever I really pursue becoming a doctor, I would be glad to serve the people. I am always glad to help someone in need. But one thing is for sure: I still have a long way to go. I will still encounter many more rocky paths and gates of thorns before I taste the fruit of my sacrifices.

REFERENCES:

"Magnolia 'Pinkie'"  https://www.gardenia.net/plant/magnolia-pinkie