#Christmas Feels!

As with any festival, Christmas too has many traditions and customs which are being carried forward by families the world over. These traditions and customs may be as varied as the diversity in cultures. Some, though are common to everyone celebrating Christmas in any part of the world.

One of the most popular traditions on Christmas is exchanging gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. Everyone loves receiving gifts on Christmas. Children, with their innocence wait eagerly for Santa Claus to bring them gifts. In many countries children hang stockings or socks believing that it will be filled with goodies by Santa Claus. But, as adults we understand the significance of giving more than receiving and plan way ahead to get something thoughtful for our near and dear ones.

The tradition of collecting and passing on Christmas ornaments from one Christmas to the next helps in creating fond memories for years to come. Christmas ornaments can be homemade or bought from a store. But a commercial ornament can never compete with the personal touch of an ornament handed down a family tree.

Christmas tree is one of the symbols most easily associated with the festival of Christmas. The Christmas tree takes the pride of place in every living room of every home from Christmas and right up to New Year. Decorating a Christmas tree spells family time as it brings the whole family together right before and at Christmas time. Usually decorations start way ahead of the eve of Christmas. People, irrespective of regions and cultures plan on beautifying their Christmas tree. One can get as creative or individualistic as they want to in the process of looking after and decorating their Christmas tree. 

Christmas Dinner is the primary meal eaten on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Though the menu of this meal may differ across regions or cultures but some of the essential items which are Turkey, Christmas pudding, and Christmas cake are present more or less in every menu. The whole charm of cooking and eating Christmas Dinner with family and people close to you is what makes it different from any meal.

These are the traditions that have undergone a lot of change with time. The plays usually depict the Nativity scene associated with the birth of Jesus Christ but may consist of adaptations to the same theme. The word carol represents a festive song mostly associated with the festival of Christmas. No festive occasion can be complete without music. This holds true for Christmas as well, people sing carols and songs to create the perfect atmosphere for celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Traditions and customs are the special flavor of any festivity and that holds true for Christmas as well. It is a festival that is known for its spirit of joyousness and its celebratory atmosphere. These traditions define the gladness and spirit of the season of celebrations that we know as Christmas.

“CLIMATE CHANGE”

           Nowadays climate change is the biggest problem of the world we are living today. It is already happening and represents one of the greatest environmental, social, and economic threats facing our planet today.

        The warming of the climate system is unequivocal, as is now evident from observations of increases in global average air and ocean temperature, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global mean sea level. Most of the warming that has occurred over the past years is very likely to have been caused by human activities. The global average surface temperature is likely to rise. The climate can affect every person and our health directly through the increasing of earth’s temperature. Such increases may lead to more extreme heat waves during the summer while producing less extreme cold spells during the winter. There can be also extreme floods and droughts and typhoons/hurricanes. Nowadays there are also factories that really destructive to our health and pollute the air, water and all body surfaces of the world. Another massive problem is that the sea levels are rising and other parts of it was destroyed and/or polluted by dirty materials used by humans or the factories or establishments. Also the expansion of ocean water is caused by warmer ocean temperatures. And the one that is a big issue today is the Green House Effect where it destroys the natural beauty of our Mother Earth.

          I think it is better to stop the changes in climate and then gradually reduce the hunger in the poor countries. Because if we stop the changes, we are going to be healthier and everything around us will be cleaner and it will be how it actually should be. I believe harmony between nature and human beings will return and we will be avoiding all diseases that can harm our health. Let’s go and help save our Mother Earth before anything will happen to us.

Outpouring Hearts and Minds through Literacy and English Proficiency

In our world today, languages are very important. Different languages are used by all countries around the world, first is their original language and second the languages they will use to communicate to other cultures. English language is one of the languages used by everybody and it is said to be the universal language. So every year, we are celebrating the English Month Celebration where we are recognizing the importance of literacy and languages. There were activities made to increase the skills of joining of every students like me. This year's theme of the English Month celebration is "Outpouring Hearts and Minds through Literacy and English Proficiency." It was amended by English Coordinator Marcelino V. Malaban. He said that the importance of learning English language is not only the individual's local and domestic pursuits but for the global affairs as well. English language enlarges human experiences, understandings and practices. This English language is so widely spoken. It had been referred as the "world or global language."

The first importance of English language is that it is a mean to communicate in the interconnected and interdependent world. Nowadays, English is called International Language and it is also the second language of other countries in the world. Therefore, we can realize the importance in communication of this language. When we know English, we can come to and communicate with the citizens of most of counties in this globe, without any confusion in expressing our ideas, thoughts and feelings or emotions. English is widely spoken here in the Philippines. It is used as the business language as well as the medium of expression in schools. It is the language used by the people all over the world in order to communicate with each other. It is also used to connect to other cultures. From this, it is important to encourage all people to be more informed about the advantage of being proficient to it. English proficiency is the ability to speak, read and or write in English. To be proficient, one should have advanced abilities in all of this areas of communication. It was also observed that when we use this proficiencies we can advance to the new world of understanding. Why learning English language is important?  Because it is fun! It is exciting and by learning English, you will also learn about other philosophies. Few experiences will make you grow as a person more than learning the values, habits and way of life in a culture that is different from yours.

In brief, we cannot deny the importance of English language in this modern world. This language helps us to express our knowledge, to talk, to exchange views, and to contract between person and person though wherever we live. Furthermore, in the world that English is considered as the main language, English is now taking an important part in the chance to take a job. Hence, we can predict that English language will continue to develop and bring us more advantages in the near future; and, maybe someday, English will be appreciated as one of the languages in the world.

Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities

           In our world today, opportunities and chances are given to us but we didn’t know when we get there, that there are limitations or boundaries for that is the basis to choose the right one. But in the reality, is this helpful, is this okay to the persons who were not given equal chances for being the one? Is this okay to improve the quality of life of the human beings? The answer is a big NO!

           

Let us try to expand then this topic. The examples that are needing equal rights, equal chances and equal opportunities are countless. Like in Education, applying in a school to study there but sadly to say you are not qualified because you are not a rich man. In love, you are an ugly men and your crush don’t like you because you are like that and your crush would choose the other one that is more presentable than you. In applying a job, you are in the first row of chairs but they intended to pick the one that is in the last row because they know that person because he is popular and he is connected to the company or establishment that he was applying for. In falling in line, the first must be the girls rather than the boys. In a single comfort room, for both male and female, it must be the girls turn first than the boys. Is this fair? Is this rational? What is the reason why there are unfair or biased people that they intended to choose the one that is connected or close to them even though there are others who want to get there but they don’t.

        

  Equal rights and equal opportunities is the essence of a genderless community. Whoever he/she is, should be given equal treatment, same favor and accorded with what is just, good or proper. With this generally accepted concept, we will be creating a culture of oneness, agreeing with the fact which is morally or socially correct and acceptable to all mankind. If the idea of oneness is recognized favorably as binding principle, a boundless community with equal rights and opportunities is instituted.

My Mother in ICT IV

In my life as a student, I know that we cannot stop the challenges, tasks, responsibilities, duties, tests and trials that we are encountering each day of our life in school because there are works and activities that should be finished in the exact time.

In our ICT subject I learned something like creating posts and trying to edit it to be more presentable to see. Trying to put something in there in our posts. In our posts we can share our feelings, the knowledge or information I discover or observed from my everyday life in school. The happenings happened in the school and the learnings got from the school. And I discover I can improve my writing skills to be posted in my blog, in other words I can write essays or somewhat journals that happened in me and this is to be posted in my blog. This blog is not only a requirement but at the same time, we may express our inner thoughts or knowledge or the happenings happened to us.

            Nothing problems or challenges I have encountered but the only problem I have encountered is the internet connection when it is not functioning well or the network connection is not available and so I cannot make my post anymore. But I address this problem or challenge in me by asking help from my teacher in ICT IV, Mrs. Evelyn Vera Cruz. She is the one who can help me in my problem. She can fix the problem I encountered in my computer workstation. She is the one. She is awesome because she teach us in a nice way.

                   Moving on, I will do everything to do my activities, projects and assignments be a good outcome of every sacrifices I made. I will assure that I will finish all my requirements on time.

Intramurals 2014

Intramural sports or intramurals are recreational sports organized within a particular institution, usually an educational institution, or a set geographic area. The term, which is  derive from the Latin words “intra muros” meaning "within walls", and was used to describe sports matches and contests that took place among teams from "within the walls" of an institution or area. It is contrasted with extramural, varsity or intercollegiate sports, which are played between teams from different educational institutions. The word intermural, which also correctly means "between institutions".

Intramurals are an organization of sports teams created for students who seek the opportunity to play sports inside the school campus. Those who participate in intramurals range in age, ability, and gender. These sports teams allow students to play a sport they enjoy without committing to a varsity team. Intramurals are designed for everyone to have fun but still have a competitive edge.

Intramural Activities offer activities that promote fun and fair play. Among other benefits, there is a great way to meet new people, relieve stress, build self-esteem and provide leadership opportunities for those who participate.  

The Intramural program is one of the best programs on campus. It's not only a great way to meet people and have a great time, but you might even get some fun exercise out of it too. That's why our intramural in our school is somewhat awesome and special even there are obstructions like the typhoon that comes to our place but nothing is impossible.  Our intramurals are resumed and all sport games were continued.

My Teacher, My Hero!

        In my life as a student in school, I learn something, I learn everything. Important lessons, important discussions, fun exercises, tiring activities and frightful tests but it’s okay for me. In life, people may come and go, some will be remembered and some will be forgotten. But one thing I am sure of, you can never forget the important persons whom you can also call as your second parents, second guardian and second protectors. These are our teachers.

The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional qualifications or identifications. My father is also a teacher, so, I prefer to become also a teacher someday because my father is my inspiration to have my career in the future.

The role of a teacher is to help students apply concepts, such as Math, English, Science, and ICT through classroom instructions and presentations. Their role is also to prepare lessons, manage the classroom, meet with parents, and work closely with their students. Being a teacher is much more than just executing lesson plans, they also carry the role of a surrogate parent, disciplinarian, mentor, counselor, book keeper, role model, planner and many more. In today's world a teacher's role is a multifaceted profession.

One benefit of the role of a teacher is being a constant role model for their students. Children that lack a solid family foundation will really benefit from a positive role model. Teacher's that portray an image of confidence and accomplishment will help fulfill a child's need of a positive role model when the family may fail to provide such a figure.

Teaching is a noble profession. Teaching is something to be proud of. So, teachers are great and awesome. When we’re talking about our teachers, all of us are glad to thank them especially when you've learned a lot of great lessons from them. But we can never regret that sometimes we hate them because they are giving us a lot of home works and projects and activities which are so difficult for us to do and we students sometimes don’t appreciate our teachers, right? Well, it is a part of being a student.

Teachers teaches us in all ways, guide us through different challenges. Their patience is so long because for us students even though we are so naughty they still forgive us and they give us another chance to change. They teach us very well and give us enough knowledge about things we don’t know yet. We students must love and respect our teachers because they have been a part of our student’s life.

Thank you for all my teachers for being my second parent, second guardian but most of all, My HERO who saves us from any circumstances and challenges that we may step on.

My Teacher, My Hero!