DAY 1, Monday
With the theme “Bayanihan Para sa Matatag na Paaralan,” Brigada Eskwela 2024 commenced on July 22, at exactly 8:30 a.m.
The opening ceremony started with the doxology, followed by the opening remarks of Dr. Mark Anthony Familaran.
Jackyline Lagaña, Brigada Eskwela Coordinator, then discussed the overview of activities for the week-long event.
A keynote address was delivered afterward by SPTA President Alvin Concepcion.
Sofia Michiko Yamamoto, Supreme Secondary Learner Government President, then gave the program’s closing remarks.
After the opening ceremony, the school’s Red Cross Youth conducted a Basic Life Support Seminar at the school canteen at 9:45 a.m.
The speakers, RCY members and officers, discussed the principles of first aid and its proper administration in different life-threatening conditions.
The training ended around 11 a.m. with the distribution of certificates.
At 1:15 in the afternoon, the Batang Empowered and Resilient Team, led by adviser Randie Pimentel, conducted a student-led school watching and hazard mapping throughout the facilities of the school.
Possible hazards that may cause harm to students were identified by BERT officers and members, as well as participants.
Day 1 of Brigada Eskwela 2024 ended at 3:50 p.m.
DAY 2, Tuesday
The second day of Brigada Eskwela started at 8:36 a.m. with a leadership seminar for student leaders entitled “Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders” led by Demi Sable from Every Nation Campus.
At 11:12 a.m., the next speaker, former SSLG President, Kean Bunye, proceeded with his talk “Capacitating Learners through Knowledge and Experience.”
At 12:14 p.m., current SSLG President Yamamoto ended the seminar with another topic—What It Means to Lead: Triumphing Over Setbacks.
Due to the strong rain caused by Typhoon Carina, all activities in the afternoon were canceled. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto also suspended the classes within Pasay.
DAY 3 and DAY 4, Wednesday and Thursday
As Carina continued to slam the country, activities on the third and fourth days of Brigada Eskwela were canceled to ensure the safety of volunteers.
Meanwhile, the PaScian students uphold the school’s vision of being imbued with proper values and attitudes and becoming upright and productive citizens, with school organizations showing online bayanihan with the posting of typhoon updates and emergency landlines.
These organizations include the SSLG, BERT, and The Quantum.
DAY 5, Friday
After a two-day halt due to Carina, Brigada Eskwela continues Friday, July 26, with Brigada Pagbasa, an outreach program to children in Barangay 98.
The event, hosted by Alicia Venus and Matthew Vitug, started at 2:31 p.m. with opening remarks from Anabella Cusi, English teacher, followed by a message from Brgy. 98 Chairman Acabado III.
During the program, six children volunteered to read the well-known folk tale “Alamat ng Piña,” followed by the distribution of free school supplies.
Wash in Schools (WINs) club adviser, Demetria Lappay, also demonstrated proper handwashing.
A feeding program was held afterward.
Sports for a Cause started at around 2:30 p.m. with volleyball and basketball.
DAY 6, Saturday
In preparation for the opening of classes on Monday, June 29, Pasay City National Science High School conducted the General Parents’ Orientation for School Year 2024-2025 at the school’s gymnasium today, June 27. The orientation for Grades 7, 11, and 12 took place this morning, while the sessions for Grades 8, 9, and 10 were held in the afternoon.
The program began with opening remarks from Arlene Arcellana, Head Teacher III. The faculty of each grade level was given the spotlight, spearheaded by their respective grade level coordinators. This was followed by the introduction of the SPTA officers and non-teaching staff.
Dr. Familaran gave the State of the School Address, where he discussed enrollment, school funding, development efforts, and plans for the school year.
“Hindi po ito kaya ng anak niyo lang; kailangan po ang tulong ninyo, kailangan po ng suporta ninyo,” (Your child cannot do this alone; they need your help, they need your support.), said Familaran. “My dream is they will graduate here in Pasay City National Science High School,” he added in emphasizing the importance of parents in supporting their children.
Afterward, Gil Ganelo, guidance coordinator, presented the School-Parent Agreement for S.Y. ‘24-’25. An open forum took place afterward.
As the orientation drew to a close, Jackyline Lagaña, English Department Head, presented the class program, outlining the duration and frequency of the various subject areas. The event concluded with closing remarks from Dr. Familaran.
Parents were later encouraged to visit their children’s classrooms to assist on the final day of Brigade Eskwela 2024.
