29/11/2025
Lighting Minds and Hearts: A Culminating Celebration of National Reading Month
The final day of our National Reading Month celebration unfolded with joy, inspiration, and meaningful connections as Dulangan ES learners were treated to stories, surprises, and heartfelt community engagement. This year’s culmination highlighted the spirit of reading not just as an academic skill, but as a bridge that connects people from all walks of life.
The morning began with a special visit from the BJMP–Male Dormitory, headed by JCINSP Jul Akbar L. Jamiri, whose team delivered a message emphasizing second chances, learning, and the power of books to shape character and future paths. Our mystery reader, JO1 Estena, captured the attention of the children with a lively storytelling session that blended discipline, values, and imagination. Adding excitement, JO1 Rivera conducted a short drill that energized the learners and allowed them a glimpse into the discipline and teamwork practiced in their line of service.
More than their time and presence, the BJMP team extended their generosity by serving rice soup and boiled eggs to all the learners which is an act of kindness that warmed both stomachs and hearts. It was a simple yet meaningful reminder that nourishment, whether through food or stories, plays a vital role in a child’s growth.
The celebration continued in the afternoon with a colorful Book Character and Career Costume Parade. Learners proudly marched in costumes inspired by their favorite storybook heroes and future professions, transforming the school grounds into a lively runway of creativity and dreams. Each child walked with confidence, an evidence that reading indeed inspires imagination and ambition.
Adding to the excitement, FO1 Lumen from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) stepped in as the afternoon’s mystery reader. With charisma and a heart for service, FO1 Lumen brought stories to life, further reinforcing the message that community helpers play a vital role not only in protecting lives but in shaping young minds.
To sweeten the day, Sir Alfonso Gomez Jr. delighted the students by donating one whole tube of ice cream, much to the children’s delight. Their smiles were as bright as the day itself. A proof that small acts of generosity create lasting joy.
The entire culmination program was a testament to how reading brings communities together. From uniformed service officers to teachers, parents, and students, everyone shared in the same mission: nurturing a love for books, learning, and lifelong curiosity.
As National Reading Month comes to a close, our hearts remain full and grateful for the stories shared, lessons learned, and partnerships strengthened. Truly, when a community comes together to promote literacy, every child becomes empowered to dream, explore, and soar.
