20/07/2024
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People say that teaching is a noble profession. This is because, as they explain, teachers are like candles who burns bright to become the light for their learners to lean upon to as they search for their own ways in life. But is this really true? Is this really what teachers do? This was once again enlightened by the National Learning Camp.
The National Learning Camp, an annual event of the Department of Education designed to remediate, enhance, and enrich the knowledge of learners have one feature which has been unprecedented in DepEd history, hiring a Learning Camp Volunteer. With this feature, DepEd Applicants and even non-DepEd connected Licensed Professional Teachers can volunteer in the said program. And volunteer they did at Balagunan Elementary School.
The school's National Learning Camp, which compassed July 1 to 19, 2024, catered to 239 campers all from Grades 1, 2, and 3. With the camp population requirement of 10 campers per camp, the school needed 24 LCVs to cater to the campers. So a call for volunteers was made and luckily, 10 Non-DepEd Volunteers answered the call.
It was a sight to behold indeed. All LCVs, 14 Balagunan Elementary School teachers and 10 Non-DepEd Volunteer teachers were all passionate with their work. Itβs impressive in the sense that in talking about benefits the NLC provides, a Meal Allowance of 250.00 per day for 15 days, a National Level certificate, and Service Credits for the DepEd Teachers are only what the volunteers would be receiving. And considering that they would be receiving lesser benefits, those Non-DepEd still exhibited the enthusiasm which made the other DepEd teachers volunteering impressed with their dedication to their work.
From their eagerness in planning their camps, to their actual camp work, then on working for the paperwork attached to the National Learning Camp, they shown what really made teaching a noble profession. They even made overtime a favorite habit as they prepare for the next day's activities. They really are indeed a scene of well-blooded teachers aiming to be the best to their learners.
To Teachers Zuchinnih Dela Cruz, Darlyn Joy Madura, and Danica Jade Raz who are all residents of Brgy. Balagunan, to Teachers April Joy Bucol, Raymond John Alboroto, Mary Ann Laurnal, Cynthia Octavio, Lavella Buncal, Chanery Bentulan, and Mary Ann Calalang who are residents of nearby barangays, thank you for your sacrifices.
Watching them work is like observing a class of future teachers. All dedicated, passionate, and willing to go through lengths just to give the best. A salute to you teachers.
This experience is a realization that indeed, teaching is a noble profession because teaching shines most when you become models of how a society should be. Dedication, enthusiasm, camaraderie, and working while having fun, a good mix of personalities all necessary for a DepEd teacher. A good thing that Balagunan Elementary School already have this well-rounded set of teachers.
