A Laudable partnership between
Chevron Phils., Inc. and Rotary Club of Mactan
Over a hundred Grade 1 pupils of Canjulao and Timpolok Elementary School who are poor in class now have the chance to improve their performance in Math and Reading subjects.
Regarded as “student at risk “(STaRS), the children took special classes every Saturday since September 8 under the Caltex Mentor Program (CMP) of Caltex Philippines, Chevron Philippines Inc. and the Rotary Club of Mactan.
Chevron Philippines Inc. provided the reading materials and supplies; while the Rotary Club members and Chevron officials recruited volunteers willing to hold one-on-one lecture with pupils for one whole morning.
“(It took us only) four Saturdays, but we have achieved the goal because upon evaluating them at the end of the special class, we noticed from them (students) significant improvement, Maita Manglapus, Rotary club president, said.
There were 102 pupils who were initially accepted into the program. Each one was given a pre-test to determine their weak points, and sad to note that they scored 0-1. During the special classes, students were taught how to read and introduced words and phrases. However, only 67 were able to complete the required four Saturday classes. Then, post-test was given to determine how much they have improved.
We are very thankful to the Rotarians, Interacts, Rotaracts, Caltex Personnel, and teachers who volunteered and handled the special classes. This project is a unique one since our scholars are not the top scorers of their classes, but those who need most our help in reading. It is amazing to note that from a non-reader (one got zero score during the pre-test) got a perfect score on the post test.
Last October 13, was the culmination activity held at Canjulao Elementary School grounds, the children had the chance to eat another sumptuous meal and chat with the people behind the project.
Chevron Phils., Inc. and Rotary Club of Mactan
Over a hundred Grade 1 pupils of Canjulao and Timpolok Elementary School who are poor in class now have the chance to improve their performance in Math and Reading subjects.
Regarded as “student at risk “(STaRS), the children took special classes every Saturday since September 8 under the Caltex Mentor Program (CMP) of Caltex Philippines, Chevron Philippines Inc. and the Rotary Club of Mactan.
Chevron Philippines Inc. provided the reading materials and supplies; while the Rotary Club members and Chevron officials recruited volunteers willing to hold one-on-one lecture with pupils for one whole morning.
“(It took us only) four Saturdays, but we have achieved the goal because upon evaluating them at the end of the special class, we noticed from them (students) significant improvement, Maita Manglapus, Rotary club president, said.
There were 102 pupils who were initially accepted into the program. Each one was given a pre-test to determine their weak points, and sad to note that they scored 0-1. During the special classes, students were taught how to read and introduced words and phrases. However, only 67 were able to complete the required four Saturday classes. Then, post-test was given to determine how much they have improved.
We are very thankful to the Rotarians, Interacts, Rotaracts, Caltex Personnel, and teachers who volunteered and handled the special classes. This project is a unique one since our scholars are not the top scorers of their classes, but those who need most our help in reading. It is amazing to note that from a non-reader (one got zero score during the pre-test) got a perfect score on the post test.
Last October 13, was the culmination activity held at Canjulao Elementary School grounds, the children had the chance to eat another sumptuous meal and chat with the people behind the project.
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