REFLECTION

            Another grading period is finished and we are again looking forward for the Third Grading Period. Second Grading Period was full of memorable and undeniably great experiences.

            I have gained and obtained a lot of learning and discoveries, likewise experiences which I will use to confront another chapter of my life. Our topic is mainly focused on HTML Tags and how to use the notepad. Honestly, I really enjoyed as well as challenged by this topic. We have finished 8 hands-on activities regarding the HTML Tags and at this time, I am really happy and thankful because Ma’am Evelyn shared to us her knowledge and learning about this very important topic. We have finished also 4 posts for our blog about our MODERN DAY HERO, TEACHER’S DAY CELEBRATION, Science Month Celebration and English Month Celebration. It is really fun expressing our thoughts and own perceptions about certain issues and topics through writing and posting with the help of Blogger.

            In HTML tags, I found some difficulties. I was a little bit confused because there were many characters and tags which we had to enter correctly. So, in order to overcome my problem, whenever Ma’am Evelyn discussed this, I just listened attentively so that I could understand and accomplish any activity successfully. Little by little, I was becoming capable in doing any hands-on activity about HTMPL Tags. Thanks to Ma’am Evelyn.

             Second Grading Period was great and very comfortable for me. Moving on, I will continue to strive hard, listen attentively and be disciplined enough.

PROMOTING DIGITAL LITERACY THROUGH ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

                In this time, we are living in a high-technology world that is of great help i8n contributing the modern comforts of life.

                The use of many high-tech and digital gadgets an d devices like computers, cellular phones and others is one contribution that modern technology is giving to us.  It enables us to communicate to others and share what we have and think, and even used by most of us especially the entrepreneurs for their businesses. But here on our school, we are using English Proficiency to promote digital literacy.

                Being a student or even to teachers, we must be competent and skilled enough in not only speaking, but also in listening, writing, and reading or comprehending English Language. Through these, we could possibly promote an ability to locate, organize, understand, evaluate and interpret information using digital technology—the Digital Literacy. It involves awareness and working knowledge of the latest high –technology, a clear education and understanding of how it can be used. Digitally literate people can communicate and work more efficiently, especially with those who possess the same ability and knowledge. In our school, we have this Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Subject for the Special Science and Math Classes and for the first 3 sections of the regular class (all year levels) and in here, we are mainly using computers for our classes and activities. This is a way also for us not only to apply our skills and knowledge in English Proficiency but also to use and understand these computers through the help of English Proficiency.

                English Proficiency really plays a big role in molding digitally literate people, for most of the digital devices are using English Language as their medium. English Proficiency is very important not only in promoting Digital Literacy but also in being a globally competitive and skilled person in English Language, that could be used in achieving progress for our country.

CHEMERGY: Chemistry and Science Club in Synergy

               There is no other period in world history when Science has been making its greatest impact upon humankind than it is today, and no doubt that is became a big part in our daily living.

                Even in the ancient civilizations, Science and Chemistry were already applied by our great ancestors but they didn’t even know that those ways of living have connections to Science. Chemistry and Science are giving multifarious and wonderful benefits to humanity today. Then after, these benefits really make our life easier and more enjoyable. Chemistry plays a big role in our life. It is also called the central science for it connects physics to other fields like astronomy and others. It is mostly responsible in making and inventing new drugs and medications, which we are using to treat diseases and illnesses. In cleaning and washing , most of us use detergents, liquids, antiseptic agents and it is also accountable in analyzing chemicals and compositions of different elements that can be used in constructing  industrial materials like metals. All of these are being brought to us by Chemistry.

                Science is covering a large range but I think it is the main knowledge or principle to manipulate other fields of specialization.

                CHEMERGY is really a powerful and has a great effect, making our life better. Science and Chemistry Clubs reinforce to promote the importance of our environment in our daily life, cooperate to emphasize that we must also give attention the conservation of our Mother Earth so that we are not only focusing on our own progress and success as an individual.

MY TEACHER, MY HERO

            They say, Education is the door that opens us to the new and successful life, it is our key to success and behind these success are our loving parents and friends and of course our great and smart educators- our teachers.

            In the first day we entered school to learn new things, they were there to give us these very important things which we need. They are always there to teach us good manners and guide us to the right and straight path. They make us feel that they are not just ordinary teachers but also as our second parents; that even we hurt them without knowing, they still have patience on us. How great that are that they even sacrifice their own time just to give their attention to us and give us pieces of advice whenever we feel sadness or we have struggles in life. They are not just persons, they are not just ordinary teachers, they are rather more than a friend. Beside the fact that they are our teachers, they make us think of the wrong doings that we did, they are reminding us that we should do right and good things to our fellows.

            Truly, our teachers are our heroes, and we should all be proud of them because they are great educators and parents of us. In this Teacher’s Month, I’m hoping that all of you, Ma’am and Sir, are all happy and glad because for us, you are truly great heroes because you molded and continue molding us to a more sufficient and capable persons for future’s venture. I salute all of you, Happy Teacher’s Month Ma’am and Sir!

MA AND PA TO THE RESCUE

   
        In my 15 years of existence here on Earth, I have experienced so many things; simple luxuries, enjoyment, education and the best life they could ever give. My life would not be complete if they are not with me, they are my true heroes, my beloved parents.
             In the time my mother was conceiving me and after she gave birth to me, my mother and my father took already the responsibility to raise me up, to provide with me my basic needs, give me a good education and the most wonderful life. Simply, I owed my life from them-to my parents.
              Whenever I have many problems and so many things to finish, they are always there behind me to help solve these problems. They give me pieces of advice for me to use these principles in facing obstacles and the logic of life. They teach me how to be responsible enough to take responsibilities for myself. In their simple but meaningful acts, little by little, they are contributing a lot in my progress.
              My parents are very simple but they make sure that you're alright when you are in their own hands, they make sure you are really comfortable. My parents are so hardworking because even if they are already exhausted, they still tend to work for me, just to sustain my daily needs. I really salute them for they are the true heroes for me. Even if they don't have the powers and supernatural  skills, they are still heroes by there own simple ways.
               For these reasons, I'm really proud of them because they are so responsible, loving and everything that qualities of good parenthood are all in them. They are truly my heroes. Ma and Pa to the rescue.

REFLECTION

               ICT IV is really an exciting, fun and interesting subject and no doubt that it has been proven since I entered first year here in our campus. Now that I'm already a Fourth year student, the level of difficulty and complication must be high enough to make me more efficient in  many things.

               In this first grading period, I have experienced lot of challenges, learned and discovered new things about the sophisticated and amazing world of Internet.
               ICT IV focuses mainly on Internet and the brilliant personalities behind this very useful technology. I have gained so many knowledge in conquering and manipulating the Internet. It is also important to know how was it developed, the history and its use and importance in contributing to the development of communication and others. Mrs. Vera Cruz, our very charming, patient and intelligent ICT IV teacher is making our own way of understanding easier making every lesson easier and clearer to comprehend.
               Mrs. Vera Cruz also introduced to us the art of blogging. We were assigned to write on our own perceptions and connotations about a certain hot issue or topic that she would like us to work on. That's an interesting and writing enhancer activity. It develops our skills and capability to write an effective, good and striking essays. Afterwards, we would be posting our drafts to our own blog. Blogging is giving us the modern way of expressing our own opinion, feelings and ideas and be able to share these to others and that's the time our communication skills and socialization are being developed and enhanced.
              But it's not always excitement and fun, I also experienced some problems. I don't have any computer or laptop in our house and so if ever we have any hands-on activity, I was trying my best to finish on time before the bell rings so I would not have any problem when it comes to checking of posts. That's the most effective way wherein I could addressed my own problem.
              Moving on, I will be more active and responsible in doing such work for the next grading periods so I can have good and satisfying grades , likewise i will review my lessons every time so that  whenever Mrs. Vera Cruz will be raising questions or giving an exam, I can answer those questions. First grading period is good and I'm more on expecting a better performance of  mine in the next grading period and many more discoveries, fun lessons and activities.
          

INSIGHTS ABOUT THE SONA

                 President Benigno Aquino III delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 25 of this year at Session Hall of the House of Representatives, Batasan Pambansa Complex. From his Sona, PNoy earned so many remaks and feedbacks from his critics and from Filipinos out there.
                 In his SONA, he spelled out most of his administration's big achievements and changes made regarding our progress. I have sen that PNoy has a dedication ion pursuing and doing his responsibilities upon seated as our President. It's a complement for the peace and order of our country when he removed the "wang-wang" in our road regulations, and I think it is a good start of making the crooked way into a straight one. It's good that in this administration, PNoy is making a growth in our Economy although not so big but still has helped in our progress.
                 But the issue of poverty is still a big burden for most of us. It seems the government is not doing their part in finding a permanent solution to the aggravating poverty issue here in the Philippines. I also noticed that he always give criticisms and bad remarks to the past administration and I felt bad about that because it seems the Arroyo Administration had no contribution in our progress and all they have brought were burdens. There are so many things which PNoy must prioritize than criticizing the past administration.
                 In general, I'm not contented with his performance as our President. But this is only his first year as a President so maybe he is still adjusting himself to engage the life of being a President. My 100% TRUST is still in you PNoy in managing and saving our very own Philippines from getting last in the race. I pray that God will give you the strength and brighten your mind so that you can find good solutions to many problems.