Education Philippines Project #59353

Ensuring Education for Poor Philippines Children

by Peace Winds Korea

Project Report | Jun 19, 2023
Childcare learning center in June

By Nuri Park | Intern

Hello, this is Nuri Park from Peace Winds Korea.

I would like to share the story of June in the childcare learning center in Bagong Silangan, the Philippines.

"Taking the final exam"

On May 30th, the children in the childcare learning center took their final exams for graduation. This comprehensive assessment evaluated their knowledge of alphabets, colors, lines, numbers, and more. The exams were conducted in two forms: a writing evaluation and an oral evaluation, with parents observing from behind. The children felt a bit nervous during the oral evaluation.

However, thanks to their dedicated studies at the childcare learning center, all the children passed their exams successfully. This achievement is a testament to the exceptional teaching skills of our veteran teacher.

"Preparation for three days and the long-awaited graduation ceremony"

After the final exams, the teacher discussed with the mothers how to organize the graduation ceremony. They decided that the children would wear togas (Philippine graduation gowns), although it required some additional expenses. Fortunately, there was some remaining budget in the childcare learning center, which helped alleviate the burden on the mothers.

Then, they dedicated three days to practice for the graduation ceremony!

The children, who had shown remarkable growth throughout the year, performed even better than the teacher had expected. It must have been a challenging process, but they did an amazing job.

The graduation ceremony was held jointly with children from other center, which is why you see many children in the photos.

We are delighted to hear the news of their successful graduation after a year of dedicated learning. Peace Winds Korea will remain committed to supporting the childcare learning center, bringing the joy of learning to many more children in the future!

Although the center will take a break now that the children have graduated, our beloved teacher started recruiting new children! We hope many children will join the childcare learning center.

"Introducing the child of June!"

Sembie (alias) is the only 6-year-old in the childcare learning center. The center offers a nursery class (for children under 4) and a K1 class (for 5-year-olds). Typically, 6-year-old children attend a preparatory school.

However, Sembie refused to go there and insisted on attending the childcare learning center. Sembie's mother couldn't resist the child's persistence, so she took Sembie's hand and came to the center. Recognizing Sembie's determination, the teacher gladly helped them enroll in the center.

Initially, Sembie found it challenging to greet other children, but soon adapted and became a curious and talkative individual, asking about everything. The teacher was impressed by how well Sembie adapted and successfully graduated.

Moreover, Sembie has exceptional organizational skills. After class, while other children usually rush home, Sembie always takes the time to thoroughly tidy up her seat. The teacher finds this aspect of Sembie adorable.

Sembie also graduated successfully this time. Please join us in supporting Sembie's future growth.

"Teacher's words for June!"

"As a teacher in the childcare learning center, it brings me great joy to witness the growth of the children. Especially when I see the parents' faces light up with smiles as they watch their children write and read independently, I feel proud and reflect on the memories I have created with these children. Such moments are evidence that despite the poor conditions of the childcare learning center, it is running effectively and the children are thriving.

As my role as their teacher ends, the children's gratitude has touched me deeply. They have played a vital part in my personal growth, making me stronger. I will forever cherish the memories and lessons learned from them.

Thank you for reading!

Nuri Park.

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Jun 8, 2023
Childcare learning center in May2

By Nuri Park | Intern

Hello!

This is Nuri Park from Peace Winds Korea.

I would like to share the story of the second Childcare Learning Center in Bagoong Silangan, Philippines.

"What activities did the children do this month?"

This month, our focus was on conducting lessons that help children understand and follow instructions. In the nursery class, we engaged in activities such as finding and coloring the same arrows and following directions.

In the K1 class (for 5-year-olds), we also had lessons on following directions and spent additional time on origami. The children learned how to fold paper airplanes, and through this process, they practiced understanding and following instructions.

The children had a great time seeing the paper airplanes they folded during the origami session.

During break time, we watched educational videos that the children love the most, which involved learning the sounds of the alphabet.

"Introducing the Child of May!"

Today, We would like to introduce Ali (alias), a 3-year-old child in the nursery class. Ali is a talkative child who loves sharing what they did at home and is very curious. One of Ali's most frequently asked questions is, "Will the childcare learning center be open tomorrow?" She keeps asking until she receives a reply. Perhaps Ali hopes that the childcare learning center never takes a break.

Ali has a talent for coloring, as you can see in the photos. They color very meticulously, especially when it comes to staying within the lines. She takes extra care and spend more time compared to other children. As a result, the teacher often gives Ali additional time, and it's truly impressive to see what Ali has accomplished.

"Teacher's Message for May!"

Sometimes, it's disheartening to see children working on their homework alone. However, when they smile while looking at their own work, I feel a sense of pride and can witness their gradual growth.

Since the children have limited time at the childcare learning center, I often encourage parents to educate and support their children with reading and writing at home for better learning outcomes. I hope the children can acquire more knowledge and continue their learning journey both at the childcare learning center and at home.

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May 31, 2023
Childcare learning center in May

By Nuri Park | Intern

Hello, this is Nuri Park from Peace Winds Korea.

Today, I would like to share a heartwarming story from the childcare learning center in Bagong Silangan, the Philippines, in May 2023.

"Today is the day for graduation photos!"

As the semester comes to a close, they celebrated the children's graduation by capturing special moments through photos.The children wore vibrant yellow graduation gowns called togas. Initially, they appeared a bit shy and awkward in their togas, but the photo session progressed smoothly. It was quite a challenge to dress them in Toga and guide them to stand properly in front of the camera.

"Career Day: Presenting Our Dreams!"

In May, the center organized a Career Day where the children discovered and shared their dreams with friends and parents. A teacher, from childcare learning center, planned this event to boost the children's confidence and encourage them to express their thoughts openly. Through such experiences, we hope to empower these children to overcome the obstacles of poverty and achieve their dreams.

"Child of this Month"

A child wearing a police uniform in a picture will be introduced as the child of this month. Initially, the child from the Nursery was quite a troublemaker. However, over time, as he formed friendships with other children and teachers, a remarkable transformation took place. The kid has become a diligent student who enjoys spending time in the childcare learning center. With enthusiasm, he shares stories about activities at home with the teacher, bringing immense joy to both of them.

"May's words from the teacher"

As graduation day nears, bidding farewell to the children fills me with both sadness and longing, yet their growth and development bring me immense pride.

Among my favorite moments at the childcare center are the breaks, where the children eagerly share stories of their experiences and fill the room with their enthusiastic voices and sparkling eyes. These cherished moments will forever hold a place in my heart, even after they leave the center. I will miss these precious breaks spent with the children.

Interestingly, it's not the children or myself, but the parents who experience the most nervousness during Career Day. Assisting their children in preparing presentations brings immense pressure. However, witnessing their children confidently present their dreams and aspirations fills the parents with pride and happiness. It's a joyous moment for them to see their children grow.

That concludes the story of the childcare study center in Bagong Silangan, the Philippines, for the month of May!

Stay tuned for more stories in the future!

Nuri Park.

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