EQUAL RIGHTS, EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

            Should women have equal rights to men? Yes, they have equal rights and opportunities in the areas of speech, education, respect and the freedom to vote. Indeed, all of us were created firmly equal by God.

            In this society, we have heard so many cases and stories about the discrimination, exploitation and the loss of respect of others to the rights and freedoms of everyone, the common victims of these acts are women and children. Your freedom ends when my right starts. We should all be treated equally and any sinful act which opposes the human rights and the law of God is a strong proof that your act and the person, you, is not honorable and must not be respected. According to John F. Kennedy, people don’t have equal talents, but all people should have an equal opportunity to develop their talents, all human beings have their innate and learned talents and these are to be developed in spite of differences in gender, status, age, duties, roles and perspective. Also, God does not look at one of the sexes as if the one is the only important being. Eve was created from one of the ribs of Adam, signifying that men and women stand side by side in status before God.

            These proofs really exemplify the need of us to have the chance to have equal rights for us to live a life which is respected. This also gives us the chance to have equal opportunities in enhancing our talents, skills and potentials to be an effective and successful citizen of this country.

IT ALL STARTS WITH SMALL STEPS..

            In today’s world, a lot can be said about making a difference. People who believe that we can make a difference are the ones who shape our society today, the people who help in driving our country leading us to a better world to live. It is important to keep in mind that one person can make a difference even how simple the life he has.

            I want to make an impact on the world much like Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King and our very own Cory Aquino who moved the world and have changed the lives of many people as they fought the rights and freedom of these. I would also like to change the views and perceptions of our society that even if we are not as powerful and as sumptuous as a politician, it doesn’t mean that we cannot anymore contribute to the betterment of our country. A simple student like me, a youth, can make a change, a powerful one, which most of us think we can’t. But actually, if we are to use the leadership and the good characteristics we possess in the times we are in the shelter of our school, definitely we could lead the nation with firm dedication and stand for the true achievement of change.

            All of us must be responsible enough and we should not be self-centered. Let us all support morality, understand the people and truly unites the nation. I want everybody to have the opportunity to live a decent life. I want to be able to stop crimes, terminate prejudice, and open up anew, more peaceful world. I understand that it would be difficult to accomplish all that I would like to, but it all starts with small steps. Small steps can be taken to accomplish big things. Anyone can make a difference, it just takes the right attitudes, decisions and camaraderie for fellows.

CLIMATE CHANGE, A SERIOUS THREAT

            Climate change and Global warming have been a controversy and becoming a big burden and a threat to everybody. But the question is—ARE WE REALLY CONCERN WITH THIS NERVE-WRECKING REALITY OR WE ARE JUST SELF-CENTERD PERSONS AND DON’T HAVE CARE.

Around the world, people are putting more and more pressure on the environment. They are dumping pollutants into the air and water , and removing natural vegetation to extract mineral resources or turn the land into cropland for farming. We just need to have that good intention and passion and the action for us to make change for next generations. Proper awareness of different affairs is really an important factor for us especially on this very serious suit. Climate change is a long-term and worldwide change in temperature, rainfall, snowfall, fog, frost, hail, wind and storms. Gradual warming and cooling of Earth’s climate has been a natural process throughout its history. Global warming is an increase in Earth’s average surface temperature, the increase in CO₂ and other gases-such as methane-the major cause of this warming. Because of many human activities such as driving cars that use gasoline and burning fossil fuels, contribute to global warming. These kinds of activities produce “greenhouse gases”, which seep into the atmosphere and trap heat. Scientists predict that temperatures may continue to rise by as 10F over the next hundred years.

            It may seem like there is nothing we can do to help prevent it, but that is wrong. To help prevent devastating climate change, we need to contribute in the goodness of our own Planet. We need to burn less fossil fuel, conserve water, change farming methods and treat our planet with love and care. In this time, we need to wake up from a long mind rest, all of us must act to protect our Planet Earth.

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!