08/08/2026
Aplaya ES ignites barangay gym with Intramurals 2026
Today, August 8,2026, under a bright and blazing Saturday sun, the Aplaya Elementary School (AES) community brought its energy inside the barangay gymnasium as learners gathered for Intramurals 2026 themed, "Beyond the Game: Empowering Learners through Sports, Unity, and Lifelong Learning.”
The sunny weather seemed to mirror the excitement inside the venue, where cheers, music, and spirited performances filled the gym, added by the melodious and upbeat music of the school band and the entourage was accompanied by the Boy Scouts of the Philippines.
Learners clothed with their PE uniforms performed with enthusiasm through their canned music, as their parents took videos.
Moreover, special awards were given as follows:
1. Outstanding Teamwork Award for the Grade 5 Yellow Wildcats;
2. Most Energetic Award for the Grade 2 Purple Wolves;
3. Best in Choreography Award for the Grade 6 Red Dragons;
4. Best in Stage Presence Award for the Grade 1 Blue Sharks;
5. Best in Synchronization Award for the Grade 4 Green Pythons;
6. Best in Musicality Award for the Grade 3 Orange Tigers; and
7. Best in Costume Award for the Kindergarten Pink Panthers
School Sports Coordinator, Sir Jayson M. Abellon, being the brain of this annual event recognized their creativity, passion, and team spirit as he awards the certificates.
School Head, Sir Juvy Salise expressed his appreciation to the teachers, parents, and stakeholders who generously gave their time and support, especially since the activity was held on a Saturday.
School's General Parent-Teacher Association Officers and the Barangay officials also commended the school community for organizing an event that brought learners, families, teachers, and community leaders together in support of children's development.
All teachers oathed as they were called to officiate the games. Moreover, DAVRAA 2025 winning gymnast Euri Gaene Canono led the Oath of Sportsmanship as well as the lighting of the Urn followed by the Oath of Sportsmanship together with her co-DAVRAA 2025 qualifying gymnast, Grace Carmelotis.
As the cheers echoed through the barangay gymnasium, Sir Frances Jay Acero held the order as host of today's event alongside the technical master, Sir Erik Calipayan.
"AES learners showed that sports and dance performances are more than competition. They are a powerful avenue for building unity, character, confidence, and lifelong lessons proving that the true victory goes beyond the game," shared Sir Juvy in his message.
Sports Coor, Abellon emphasized that this one-day event is meant to be enjoyed as everyone learned the spirit of sportsmanship, camaraderie and unity, and it's a proof that in collaboration everything is possible.
As he declared the opening of this sporting event, Jay Niño Plañas, Grade 6 learner received a minetary reward when he reached for the tossed basketball ball, signifying the commencement of the event.
To ensure that Aplaya ES faithfully adhered to NO DISRUPTION OF CLASSES during the entire Instructional Block of this Term 1, the school conducted it today, Saturday. Practices were done every after classes.
To God be all the glory and honor!✨