RC MACTAN and RC MANDAWE NORTH joined forces to sponsor the ROTARACT CLUB OF THE DEAF CEBU.
Monday, October 29, 2007
WELCOME VISITORS FROM RC BAGUMBAYAN
The MOA signing for friendship club is another answer to the District Governor’s challenge of promoting Friendship and Sister Clubs to increase our reach in networking, not only for projects, but for spreading the good will of Rotary. Thank you RC Bagumbayan President Robert Koa, Rtn. Edgar Tan and Rtn. Henry Cheng for your visit, for your gifts, but most of all, Thank you for being our newest FRIENDSHIP CLUB.
WELCOME VISITORS FROM RC KAINAN EAST AND RC GOBO EAST
Hailing from district 2640, japan, they are being introduced to our WCS projects.
BASIC LITERACY MENTORING PROGRAM
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.
WHAT I LEARNED AS CMP MENTOR
I have learned that being a CMP Mentor is not just teaching students how to read but it is how you interact and teach students how to enjoy and love reading. Being CMP mentor requires a lot of patience, understanding and care for your students.
KEVIN ALLAN MANAYON
RC MACTAN STEC-INTERACT
As I attended three sessions of mentoring I realized that as a mentor patience is really a need. It’s not about teaching a child how to read but also about the interaction between you and the child. This program also reflects me as a student in our class.
CHRIS MAE MACAYANA
RC MACTAN STEC- INTERACT
I did not only learn but I also gain knowledge from this experience. I salute those teachers who have made it through the years in these raw minds of our youth, that I know someday will run in our country. I questioned myself “how did they get me to read? “ But I never get the answer because it’s not how I did it but to where it brought me. I may not teach these Kids to read like poo, but I know that I touched a part of their future that we will both treasure.
MONIQUE PEREZ
RC MACTAN STEC- INTERACT/ Director
As a CMP Mentor, I realized that being a teacher of a first grader is not as easy as it seems to be. You must have lots of PATIENCE, understand the situation of the child and develop strong relationships between the child and the mentor to achieve the purpose in the said program. So as of now, this experience will always be part of my life. I always bear in mind that “Knowledge is only part of understanding. Genuine understanding comes from hands-on experience”
ALDRICH NOBLE
RC MACTAN STEC- INTERACT/ Club President
I’ve learned how to make a difference through the most common things in life. I also discover the fun of reading.
JOENAR DALUMPINES
RC MACTAN CITE ROTARACT
I learned many things specially on extending my patience.
JAMES MANGAPIS
RC MACTAN CITE ROTARACT
Indeed I said to myself that “PATIENCE IS AVIRTUE”. Creative Communication is a must in this arena of teaching a first grader pupil.
ROEL VILLARBA
RC MACTAN CITE ROTARACT
I learned to appreciate the profession of teaching, since teaching kids (Grade 1) is not easy. I also learned to lengthen my patience. The CMP has somehow prepared me to parenthood.
ERIC FORMENTERA
RC MACTAN CITE ROTARACT
KEVIN ALLAN MANAYON
RC MACTAN STEC-INTERACT
As I attended three sessions of mentoring I realized that as a mentor patience is really a need. It’s not about teaching a child how to read but also about the interaction between you and the child. This program also reflects me as a student in our class.
CHRIS MAE MACAYANA
RC MACTAN STEC- INTERACT
I did not only learn but I also gain knowledge from this experience. I salute those teachers who have made it through the years in these raw minds of our youth, that I know someday will run in our country. I questioned myself “how did they get me to read? “ But I never get the answer because it’s not how I did it but to where it brought me. I may not teach these Kids to read like poo, but I know that I touched a part of their future that we will both treasure.
MONIQUE PEREZ
RC MACTAN STEC- INTERACT/ Director
As a CMP Mentor, I realized that being a teacher of a first grader is not as easy as it seems to be. You must have lots of PATIENCE, understand the situation of the child and develop strong relationships between the child and the mentor to achieve the purpose in the said program. So as of now, this experience will always be part of my life. I always bear in mind that “Knowledge is only part of understanding. Genuine understanding comes from hands-on experience”
ALDRICH NOBLE
RC MACTAN STEC- INTERACT/ Club President
I’ve learned how to make a difference through the most common things in life. I also discover the fun of reading.
JOENAR DALUMPINES
RC MACTAN CITE ROTARACT
I learned many things specially on extending my patience.
JAMES MANGAPIS
RC MACTAN CITE ROTARACT
Indeed I said to myself that “PATIENCE IS AVIRTUE”. Creative Communication is a must in this arena of teaching a first grader pupil.
ROEL VILLARBA
RC MACTAN CITE ROTARACT
I learned to appreciate the profession of teaching, since teaching kids (Grade 1) is not easy. I also learned to lengthen my patience. The CMP has somehow prepared me to parenthood.
ERIC FORMENTERA
RC MACTAN CITE ROTARACT
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