Celebrating the Values Month This November

Values place an important role in the life of a student. It is one of the most essential subject in school, for it teaches us good morals and right conducts (GMRC). Or in a word, having Values as a subject disciplines an individual, inside and outside.

Celebrations of different departments in school is so rampant. Every month, there is a designated department who would lead the festivities, with their own themes and topics. And for this month of November-----Values Club is the star and probably the talk of the crowd. For it is their time to show how they've made this month memorable and different from the other more months.

This year's theme is "Pagpapatibay ng Pagkataong Pilipino: Tugon sa Hamon ng Buhay"And in connection with this theme, contests were given to students in the campus from first to fourth year, of course. Some contest joined were essay writing, poster making, tagis talino, sayawit and kite flying.Significantly, a morning trivia was also given by Mr. Obrero, every other day, to enhance our minds think and apply the learnings we've learned in our Values class. This game is great because it is open to all.However sometimes it is done by year level.And the winners were given cash prizes and certificates.

A film viewing was also conducted by the said club. We, Marconi watched the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

THE ESSENCE OF CHRISTMAS

Christmas is the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior. It is one of the most important ad apt day throughout the year.Which is celebrated as a major festival and public holiday in most countries of the world, even in many which are not majority Christian.

Its December again. And we have two weeks to go before the day of Christmas. Indeed, from now we already feel the cool December air in the early morning. In houses and offices we see luxurious Christmas lanterns hanging and colorful lights twinkling in the middle of the night.Over the radios we hear Christmas carols and jingles sang by some popular artists.Also, Christmas trees are now decorated and placed in every heart of the house or building.Presents are being wrapped already, ready to be given away on Christmas.However a question comes in mind, do we really celebrate Christmas with its real essence???

Christmas should not be focused on material things alone: decorating symbols of Christmas paraphernalia and preparing foods and gifts.It must be celebrated with deeper sense and meaning. It must be done with the spirit of forgiveness and love. Forgiving someones fault is the hardest task to do. The reason why life is miserable and why love fails. Nevertheless, we must put in mind and heart the true and real essence of the yuletide season. Once you forgive, love enters into your heart. It will brighten our heart and establish a feeling of gladness and peace.

Forgiveness and love must be the center of the Christmas season. And let the essence of Christmas shine up our NATION.