Bagong Simula sa Bagong Diwa

𝑨 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉: 𝑺𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 4-𝑺𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉-𝑼𝒑 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒚 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎

On March 26, 2025, the Catch-Up Literacy Program culminated in a heartfelt closing activity held at Bagong Diwa Elementary School (BDES), celebrating the dedication and progress of learners from both BDES and Hospicio De San Jose.

The day began with the final round of tutoring sessions, where learners engaged in focused literacy and numeracy activities. For the remaining half of the day, an awarding ceremony was held to recognize the outstanding efforts and achievements of students who consistently participated in the program.

Notable recognitions included Best in Reading, Best in Mathematics, and Best in Writing, awarded to students who demonstrated exceptional improvement in their academic performance. In addition, special awards such as Reading Progress Award, Enthusiastic Learner Award, and Perseverance Award were given to acknowledge the learners' growth, eagerness, and resilience throughout the program.

The ceremony was more than just a moment of recognition—it was a celebration of academic growth, mutual dedication, mentorship, and the transformative power of education.

This initiative was made possible through the collaborative efforts of student tutors and faculty members from the Philippine Normal University (PNU), alongside the committed educators of BDES and Hospicio De San Jose. It stands as a testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together in the spirit of service and learning.

Indeed, it takes a village to raise a child—and in that village, every child deserves a chance to fly.🩷💚

𝑵𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔, 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒑𝒔: 𝑫𝒂𝒚 3 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒊𝒘𝒂 𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 & 𝑯𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒐 𝑫𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒏 𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒆

The third day of the tutorial session took place at Bagong Diwa Elementary School (BDES) on March 19, 2025, continuing the initiative to support young learners in their academic journey. This particular session was geared toward helping elementary students prepare for their upcoming periodic examinations, with a strong emphasis on two core subjects: English and Mathematics.

During the one-and-a-half-hour session, tutors worked closely with the students to reinforce their understanding of basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—essential skills for building a solid foundation in numeracy. In English, the focus was on enhancing students' reading comprehension by guiding them through the reading and analysis of age-appropriate children's stories. These exercises aimed to strengthen not only their decoding and vocabulary skills but also their critical thinking and interpretation abilities.

Adding a colorful and vibrant touch to the day, learners from Hospicio de San Jose showcased their much-awaited dance performances, under the guidance of tutors from the Bachelor in Culture and Arts Education program. This lively segment gave students the opportunity to explore their creative side, celebrate their talents, and express themselves through the performing arts.

These engaging activities were carefully crafted by the tutors to ensure the holistic development of the learners from BDES and Hospicio de San Jose, fostering not only academic growth but also creativity, self-expression, and confidence.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞📕✏️

On March 12, 2025, pre-service teachers from Philippine Normal University (PNU) officially commenced their reading and numeracy tutoring program for learners in Bagong Diwa Elementary School (BDES) and Hospicio De San Jose. The program started at 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for grades 2 and 3, while the tutoring program for grades 4 and 5 was scheduled from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM on the same day.

Over a hundred learners from different sections are benefitting from this 1:1 tutoring program, with the full support of tutors from the Bachelor in Culture and Arts Education, Mathematics and Science Elementary Education, and Science Education with Specializations in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Following the result of the needs assessment conducted on March 5, 2025, which highlighted challenges in reading and numeracy, the program focused on strengthening these two learning areas– building a solid academic foundation for the future success of these students.

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡-𝐔𝐩 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: 𝐀 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭! 🎉

On March 5, PNU pre-service teachers took a meaningful step toward empowering young minds at Bagong Diwa Elementary School. Through a hands-on needs assessment, we engaged with eager students to better understand their literacy and numeracy skills.

This marks the beginning of an enriching journey to help these learners build confidence in reading and mathematics. With engaging strategies and heartfelt dedication, we are committed to fostering their growth, one step at a time.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue making a difference! ✨

Third-year students from 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 who are currently taking their 𝟎𝟐𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐄𝐃𝟏𝟏 are set to embark on a meaningful journey of teaching and learning as they conduct a tutoring program at 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐰𝐚 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 teaching students from 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝟮 𝙩𝙤 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝟱. This initiative, which will run for 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙧 (𝟰) 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙒𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 this March, is anchored on the theme '𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲: 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐥𝐲.'

Through this program, aspiring educators will provide personalized guidance to young learners, helping them𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬. More than just a tutoring session, this endeavor is a testament to the commitment of future teachers in shaping a brighter future—𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣, 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚.

Together, let's promote the right to quality education for all!