Last May 17, 2024, students from all branches of APEC Schools who are part of the Student Council, Amplify, and Peer Facilitators Group celebrated all their accomplishments and efforts in the National Teachers College Social Hall. These clubs are recognized for being hands-on with the student community, from encouraging active participation and looking out for one another to recording and documenting all activities that happened throughout the School Year.
On April 6, 2024, Project IGNITE was held at the Department of Social Work and Development - National Capital Region - Reception and Study Center for Children (DSWD-NCR-RSCC). It seeks to contribute to alleviating problems surrounding the lack of education and access to learning resources by teaching children basic skills like dance, arts and crafts, literacy skills, and basic hygiene. These skills were taught by the different clubs present in APEC Schools New Manila, namely:
Writer of the Year: Troy Vincent Sandi
Artist of the Year: Raveena Julia Ocampo
Content Creator of the Year: Prince Balane
After the awarding, Mr. Kent Haridas Resurreccion was invited to discuss student leadership and excellence. He highlighted the importance of knowing your responsibilities and taking initiative. He also stated the importance of working hard and making substantial outputs.
The second part of the program discusses the importance of stress management. Guidance Associates Ms. Hanna Tiglao and Ms. Grace Gener talked about the different types of stress, the signs and symptoms of long-term stress, and how to deal with them. An icebreaker activity demonstrated the myths and facts surrounding it. At the end of the segment, the peer facilitators were given recognition for their commitment, with Kent Adrian Joaquin being the “Most Outstanding Peer Facilitator of the Year” in APEC Schools New Manila.
After 2 exceptional performances from C. Raymundo and Sta. Rita and a TikTok dance challenge came the third and final segment of the event, the APEX-SL award recognition. This segment is the most awaited part of the whole event to commemorate the efforts done by the Student Council to their community. In summary, the Student Council won the following awards:
Best Project Design Guide (Bronze) - Project IGNITE
Best Project Marketing and Pitching Materials (Silver) - Project IGNITE
APEX-SL Integrated Approach Award (Gold) - Project IGNITE
Best APEX-SL Project Promoting Student Excellence Award (Silver) - Project IGNITE
APEX-SL Community Engagement and Social Responsibility Award (Silver) - Project IGNITE
Seven nominees were called on stage to announce the recipients of the “Most Outstanding Project of the Year”
Bronze
V. Luna - Project Patnubay
C. Raymundo - APEC Go Green Pro
Pateros - C.L.E.A.R.
Silver
Tondo - Your Fun, Their Fortune
Las Pinas - Project Hirasyon
Lipa and New Manila were left standing in the middle of the stage, adding to the thrill and nervousness felt by the audience. Both the sites' projects were being described and highlighted how the previous school year’s winner is also a nominee this year. In the end, cheers and screams of excitement from the audience echoed as Sir Antonio Mallari Jr. announced that both branches were winners of the said award.
The day ended with everyone celebrating and taking group photos to highlight the momentous occasion. The audience also got a chance to talk to other students to congratulate them on their achievements. Congratulations to all the awardees for exerting all your efforts to significantly contribute to the betterment of your school community!
