01/08/2025
Calapangan Elementary School successfully conducts Nutrition Month Celebration,
Newly elected officers in various organizations inducted into office
The faculty, parents, and other stakeholders of Calapangan Elementary School were united for the month of July's important occasion bearing the theme "Sa PPAN: Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat para sa lahat" which highlighted the skills and talents of both learners and parents in different contested activities.
It was originally scheduled on July 31, 2025 but then moved to August 1 due inavailability of the school head. Nonetheless, the event was pushed through and everybody kept the excitement of the most awaited occasion which didn't happen in schools for several years.
The said occasion was graced by special guests and distinguished judges. Here with them today were the panel of judges Hon. Brgy. Captain Armando B. De Jesus, Hon. SB Member Felix B. Gerardo Jr., Hon. SB Member Reynaldo Viernes, Hon. SB Member Joann Kasten Asuten and Municipal Health Officer Dra. Lorelie Rimando who served as the chairman of the board of judges.
Each of them gave their heartwarming and inspiring messages to the crowd. On top of that, they were thoughtful enough to give prices to all the contestants. This gave smiles to the audience and multiple words of thanks were said by the learners with a gesture of "Magalang bow".
Dra. Rimando emphasized the importance of health especially to the young learners and encouraged the community to promote gardening at home and help end malnutrition.
The celebration began with a short program early in the morning then proceeded with the various exciting competitions afterwards.
Mr. Johnny Alcaide and Mrs. Gina Guillermo, SPTA officers kept a good atmosphere and set the mood as the masters of ceremony.
The learners of key stage 1 battled out for a fun-filled Zumba competition where the Grade 2 Class hailed as Champions with their all-out Otso Otso Zumba Dance. The key stage 2 pupils competed for best Nutri Jingle performance where the Grade 6 class showed up with their creative costumes, astonishing melodies and unique choreography securing their place as the Champions.
Other contested activities were simultaneously conducted at the gymnasium of the school. 14 pairs of parents joined the Cook Fest where Malunggay is the base ingredient. Each class was represented by two pairs of parents and each pair was tasked to prepare a single dish. The judges didn't get it wrong for picking the table with the best taste & flavor of Malunggay dish. Grade 2 parents was named the winning team for this year's Cook Fest while the Grade 1 parents were Second place and Grade 4 parents were the Third placers.
In the field of arts and knowledge, the pupils also gave their best shots as coached by their supportive advisers. They have prepared all month to be on top. Sahaya P. Camangeg won in the Kindergarten's drawing contest. Catarina Laurie Evilla was the winner of Poster-making for Grade 1 and Lovely Nariyah Cabbab bags Second Place. Reign Miro Datul wins First Place for Slogan Making and Ma. Elizabeth Tejada places second. Through the expertise of the judges, they were able to name the deserving winners in Slogan & Poster-Making for higher levels. The Grade 5 class dominated the results for Key Stage 2 category as Niña Angela Guillermo won first place for Slogan Making and Ace Calzada became the champion for Poster Making.
Sir John Andee T. Mayo, Principal I, led the Nutri Quiz for key Stage 2 where Frencheska Jenedy Vizconde, Grade 6 pupil, earned the highest points making her the Champion. Maam Mary Ann B. Ruiz, Master Teacher I, led the Spelling Bee of Key Stage 1 where Eidderf Esteban of Grade 2 class competed for a tie-breaking point against Ayesha Camangeg of Grade 3. Esteban finally won after 3 challenging words.
The awarding ceremony happened in the afternoon after the induction of SPTA Officers by Hon. SB Member Lilibeth Del Rosario, chairman of the Committee on Health. She gave a heartfelt message to the crowd and represented Hon. Vice Mayor Dannah Agatep who unfortunately was not able to attend due to her long scheduled appointment but gave their additional prizes to the contestants.
Hon. Wilson F. Constantino, SB Member and Committee Chairman on Eduction, also gave his support through his donations to the school. He was in charge of the induction of SELG Officers, YES-O Officers and BKD Officers.
The celebration was filled with cheers and everybody went home with the joy of winning not just by place and prices but through the bond and experiences they had throughout the contested activities.
Calapangan ES extended her gratitude to the kind and supportive donors for gift of thoughtfulness received today for the Celebration of Nutrition Month 2025:
Hon. Vice Mayor Dannah T. Agatep: 2,000.00
Hon. Wilson F. Constantino,:5,000.00
Hon. Lilibeth B. Del Rosario:1,000.00
Hon. Felix B. Gerardo Jr.: 1, 000. 00
Hon. Rey Viernes: 1,000.00
Hon. Joann Kasten Asuten: 1,000.00
Hon. Armando B. De Jesus: 1,000. 00
