eaching has always been re-

garded as the noblest profession. With teachers, professions become professions. Teachers are considered the brains behind the people who became experts or achieved a great deal. Teachers are the light of every person's brain, the heart of a single

soul, the pillars of those who do not have guts, the voices that keep on saying, "Go on... you can do it.”

All around the world, Teacher’s

Day celebrations are undertaken to honor teachers for their sincere ef-forts to impart knowledge and make their students capable enough to face the odds of life.

n the Philippines, September 5 – October 5 of every year is declared as

National Teachers’ Month while October 5 is World Teachers’ Day which focuses on the theme “My Teacher, My Hero”. Since October 5 this year falls on a Sunday, the school-based celebration including the recitation of A Prayer for Teachers was conducted on the 3rd day of this month and our school, Bagong Barrio National High School, celebrated it once again.

he Supreme Student

Government (SSG) headed by their Adviser, Mrs. Josephine C. Asistio with the coordination of Dr. Arceli D.C. Manguardia, Chairman, initiated an activity to honor the teachers who play prominent role in their lives on this very special day. A “Teacher’s Tribute” was conducted in which all the teachers were gathered on stage. Each class/section offered something for their teachers such as cards, flowers, chocolates and gifts.

The Class President of each section with Grade/Year Level Assembly Officers offered special presentations like songs, dances and gave some words of thanks. The students also showed their creativity and artistic talents in preparing display boards wherein they posted cards, pictures with artistic designs depicting their class advisers, subject teachers and homeroom activities.

The students

showing their creativity and artistic talents in preparing display boards wherein they posted cards, pictures with artistic designs depicting their class advisers, subject teachers and homeroom activities.

he program was started with a doxology led by Grades 7 and 8

Assembly Officers followed by the singing of the NCR Hymn and Caloocan Hymn headed by Grade 9 and Year 4 Assembly Officers.

he program was formally

opened, warmed and graced by the messages of the Faculty Club President and Vice President – Mrs. Rosita G. Mangiliman and Mrs. Nerissa C. Pillone, respectively. It was followed by the inspirational message of our very own school principal, no less than, Mrs. Teodora Madelyn V. Ilagan who thanked all the teachers for exerting their full efforts in reaching the school’s goal. Moreover, their messages encour-

aged and inspired everyone especially the teachers to continue their journey being in their noblest profession.

ailing next was the

presentation of each Grade/Year Level Teachers wherein they walked in the school grounds in their colorful costumes having different themes. For instance, the Grade 7 Teachers called themselves as the “Fashionistas”, while the Grade 9 Teachers imitated the “Spice Girls”

and “1 Direction”. Additionally, the Grade 8 Teachers performed the dance steps of “Sino Ba Ang Titser?” and lastly, the Fourth Year Teachers broke the silence of the crowd and gave an intense perfor-mance for the “Barbie World” concept. It was an astonishing presen-tation which the students liked and enjoyed most.

efore they continued

the program, synchronized ringing of bell was conducted, at exactly 10:45am, led by selected Girl Scouts of Bagong Barrio National High School as a signal for the synchronized World Teachers’ Day Celebration and was immediately followed by the National Prayer for Teachers headed by Dianne G. Ricamara (a fourth year student).

Dianne G. Ricamara praying the ‘National

Prayer for Teachers’

Synchronized ringing of bell led by selected

Girl Scout of Bagong Barrio National High

School.

fterwards, the newly formed

Music Club serenaded the teachers with their heart-felting musical number “Salamat and 525, 600 Minutes” with their coaches Mr. Garry Enriquez, Ms. Bernadette Ador and Mr. Eric Ropal.

his celebration gave an impact in the lives of each teacher as they

gathered in one place wearing their big smile. They also shared stories with one another and ate together as well during lunch break. The sumptuous food served by Max’s Restaurant brought joyfulness to each teacher. The food was sponsored by the school canteen fund.

fter taking their lunch, a

surprise giving of award for teachers highlighted the event. Certificate of Recognition was given to some teachers for their dedicated service for twenty years and beyond as well as for the unending commitment to the public school education of the youth at Bagong Barrio National High School.

The recipients of Service Award are as follows:

Mrs. Beatriz P. Vinco Mrs. Nerissa C. Pillone Dr. Lilibeth Agnes R. Lisondra Mrs. Rowena G. Caballes Mrs. Ma Victoria G. David Dr. Arceli D.C. Manguardia Mrs. Cecilia L. Valencia Mrs. May L. Bulosan Mr. Nestor Bulosan Mrs. Airene L. Olaño Mrs. Luz L. Adagao Mrs. Rosita G. Mangiliman Ms. Rosario D. Gunao

ther than this, a Plaque of Recognition was presented to Mrs. Teodora

Madelyn V. Ilagan, School Principal, for a sincere acknowledgement of her utmost dedication to the vision, service and ability as the School Principal by BBNHS-Faculty Club signed by Mrs. Rosita G. Mangiliman, President.

n addition, this

very special day was flavored by the raffle of cakes, jackets and electric kettle.

In the afternoon, the

students still continued giving messages to their teachers in different forms such as verbal greetings, texting, writing in bulletin boards and sending cards.

The sons and daughters of

some teachers presented a heart-warming production number which they offered a song to all teachers especially to their moms.

arlier than October 3, some

students also posted their message of thanks for their teachers. Some of these are as follows.

Most of the posts can be read

at: (https://www.facebook.com/TheVillagerBBNHS).

he students of OHSP also presented a song number and gave some

flowers to their teachers as a way of thanking them for the support and endearing care they have given them.

ore so, the staffers and

officers of The Villager (Official Students’ Publication) and SSG prepared an audio-visual presentation (a tribute for teachers) which was uploaded on the official facebook fan-page of The Villager (https://www.facebook.com/TheVillagerBBNHS).

he complete list of

donors are as follows: STI COLLEGE (for the

jackets) Mrs. Ermelinda C. Fer-

rer (Principal of Llano H/S for the electric kettle)

BBNHS ALUMNI (for the cakes)

Michael Dislate Mary Jane Berino Jennie Lyn Cuyco Aileen Grace Prado Jerome Ruiz Rochelle Balasa Andy Villena Allan Castillo Liza Baydan

Micheal Magallanes Nerissa Palmenco Richard Chua Merlito Pabatao Raymond Paleracio Elizabeth Medina Francis Julius Ruiz Mario Balibago Jeric Qiumbao Carl Sebastian Katrina Victoria John Ivan Nejal Mary Anne Perez Mary Grace Pascua Nicole Rose Calimlim Jhenn Ibara de Guzman Rhealisa Naquin Auquino Shiela Grace Palmares Joven Gabronino Melanie Isip Salita

Monaliza Isip Flores Mardy Behil Condero Sheryl Abrenica Thomas Philip David Jasmine Cortez Enopia Rhea Galpo Jackielyn Emata Ryan Reyes Ryan and Loiue Jalandoni Arlene Banculeta Micheal & Debra

Abesamis Jocelyn Donalda Leonila Seludo Charmain Clarisse Cacapit Radjiv Valentino Cris Rowel Dominic Puato

he gathering ushered the students to extend their sincere

gratitude to their teachers for being an influential part of their lives. The teachers on the other hand were excited, astonished, and happy with the unexpected gestures shown by the students. An activity led the teachers to leave the four corners of their classrooms and be the symbols of joy and happiness

eacher’s Day is indeed

the right time for the students to express their feelings of thankfulness, gratitude and affection towards the teachers.