07/12/2025
The National Reading Month Celebration at Pandan National High School was successfully and meaningfully conducted on December 1, 2025, through the initiative of the dedicated Reading Coordinator and English Club Adviser, Ma’am Ivy Jane R. Nolial, with the full support of the faculty members and the school head, Sir Jerome N. Morada. The celebration aimed to strengthen students’ love for reading, enhance their literacy skills, and promote the value of books and knowledge in shaping young minds. The entire school community actively participated in the event, creating an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm, creativity, and academic excitement that highlighted the importance of reading as a lifelong skill and a foundation for learning across all disciplines.
Prior to the culminating activity, a series of engaging and competitive events were conducted to sustain students’ interest and participation. These included the Slogan Making Contest, Infomercial Making, Trailer Making, Door Decoration Contest, Quiz Bee, Spelling Bee, and Zumba Dance Competition. Each activity showcased the diverse talents of the learners—not only in writing and speaking but also in performing arts, creativity, teamwork, and physical fitness. These pre-celebration activities allowed students from different grade levels to express their skills while reinforcing the core objective of promoting literacy in fun and innovative ways. The sustained excitement across the campus truly reflected the success of the month-long celebration.
The highlight of the event was the much-anticipated Book Character Dress competition, where candidates from Grades 7 to 12 confidently showcased their creativity by wearing costumes inspired by the theme “Gods and Goddesses.” Each candidate introduced themselves and gracefully walked on stage in front of the audience, bringing mythical characters to life through their costumes and stage presence. After the impressive exposure, the winners were proudly announced: Champions – Samantha Llona & Darren Marantal; 1st Runner-Up – Trixie Ann Valdez & John Lloyd Lesano; 2nd Runner-Up – Louisa Barbasina & John Rey Leoncito; and 3rd Runner-Up – Mary Grace Pagtalunan & Rainer Morin. The celebration concluded with joy and pride, leaving an enduring impact on the students and reinforcing the school’s commitment to literacy, creativity, and holistic development.
📸 Arts and Photography Club