AFFLIP targets to strengthen Schools Networking; scholars express gratitude

Mr. Roger Saunders and Mr. Trevor Tiller
were welcomed by the AFFLIP Scholars

            July 7, 2015 DAVAO CITY. The Australian Foundation for Fostering Learning in the Philippines (AFFLIP) coordinators, Mr. Roger Saunders and Mr. Trevor Tiller visited Leon A. Garcia Sr. Elementary School today. One of focus of their visit was to strengthen the schools networking between the public schools of Talomo District and schools in South Australian primary schools. Schools in Talomo District were twinned with schools in South Austratlia; such as the LGES was twinned with the Wynn Vale Primary School.

Mr. Glen L. Pardillo discussed matters regarding
schools networking with Mr. Tiller.

     Mr. Trevor Tiller, AFFLIP Schools Network coordinator emphasized the need to establish or come up with a regular communication between each school. And this could be done according to him by setting up a Skype account wherein each school would have chance to connect through audio and video. Through this, he believed that this would further help each school to create an efficient conversational atmosphere, and the exchanging or sharing of ideas, information, cultures, traditions or anything under the sun which could be beneficial to students across the globe. Since the AFFLIP schools network aims to assist students to experience global citizenship (http://www.afflip.com/#!schools-network/c1iy2).

     During their first day visit (July 6 at the Talomo District Office), Mr. Tiller presented some students’ school projects from the South Australian schools such as the book entitled “My Place.” This book was a compilation of the students’ school works which describes their place which is actually their school. Another students’ project was the video presentation of a boy telling what he does every day. With these materials, learning becomes meaningful in a way that these Australian students knew that they would have “audience” from the Philippines or vice versa. Schools Networks offers exciting relevant global experience for both Filipinos and Australian learners.

LAGES band performance during the welcome
entrance of AFFLIP coordinators.

     
      Mr. Tiller solicited possible ways in which the foundation could be of help to  LGES. Though there were lot to tell but Mr. Glen L. Pardillo, LGES principal expressed his deep appreciation for whatever help the AFFLIP could extend to the school.

Mr. Tiller discussed the need to set up a Skype account for
teleconferencing between LGES and the Wynn Vale Primary School.

Busy as a BEE. Mr. Saunders was busy taking videos
or pictures during the short welcome program

     The AFFLIP scholars were also present on that day. They were with their parents

who also said their big thanks to the foundation. The AFFLIP school scholar coordinator, Mrs. Jessica A. Laguitao prepared a welcome program wherein parents of scholars talked and thanked the  AFFLIP for granting them the scholarship. Scholars namely: Emjay Demeterio & Jonalyn Mellores (Grade VI), Samatha Nicole Teleron & Lyka Mae Sanchez (Grade V), and Dennis Batislaong Jr. & Kathleen Capol (Grade IV) showcased their talents through singing, reciting poem and dancing.

Kathleen Capol and Dennis Batislaong Jr showed their best dance moves. Mr. Trevor loved their dance number.

Emjay Demeterio and Jonalyn Mellores expressed their Thank You
through a song number.

Lyka Sanchez and Samantha Teleron promised their best at
school by reciting a poem entitled "I Promised!"

      Parents told the AFFLIP coordinators how their son/daughter have been benefitted and inspired by the foundation. And in return according to the parents, their siblings strived hard to perform well in class. As one of the grantee’s sisters had said that the AFFLIP have brought her sister closer to her sister’s dreams. Certificate of scholarship was given to them by Mr. Roger Saunders, AFFLIP Scholarship coordinator

Mr. Saunders handed the certificate of scholarship to Samantha Teleron,
One of the AFFLIP grantees.

     Earlier, the AFFLIP coordinators were serenaded by the LGES band, trained by Mrs. Elna C. Puerto. Mr. Tiller and Mr. Saunders were impressed with the band performance and the warm welcome given to them.

Students of LGES gave their best welcome to AFFLIP. MABUHAY!

        The LGES teachers, staff and staff felt blessed to be one of the recipients of AFFLIP under the different flagships. They hoped that the AFFLIP would continue to give help especially in the development of the LGES students.