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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

A TEACHER'S DAY SURPRISE

We celebrated World Teacher's Day twice today..One was at INCAT this morning and another at the Laoag City Amphitheater in the afternoon.The latter brings a smile not only because of the party attended by all teachers in Laoag but because of an unexpected award given to me.  I was one of the mentors given recognition by DepEd.  I was particularly cited for "invaluable support and cooperation for the programs and projects of the Department of Education and her services beyond the call of duty specially in improving the competency and proficiency of students in the English Language".

I was totally clueless before my name was called.  I had been feeling so tired after weeks of preparation for  our school's English Olympics which was held yesterday (my Reader's Theater team from the Junior class won 1st place).  I was one of 2 awardees for English today.

But there are other things that supersede the award. I have received greetings from former students ( both from P.I. and abroad).  The most striking gift I have received is a poem given by my former student , Gladys Gacho Domingo, currently the Principal of Ablan Elementary School.

BLESSINGS FOR A TEACHER
to Mrs. Ritchelle Blanco Dejolde 

May your gift of teaching awaken
minds to new ideas and expand
hearts beyond boundaries.

May your desire to educate evoke
the unique gifts of each student
and the deep desires of each heart.

May your love of learning lead
students to awe and wonder
at their participation in 
our sacred universe.

May your story-telling inspire
imagination and creativity
and your examples lead
to those you teach 
to be generous and noble.

And, as you bless your students
on their way,
may you delight
at the gift your life offers to 
the future.

Thank you dear Teacher.
You are a part of who I am today.

sgd.  Gladys Gacho Domingo
World Teacher's Day
5 October 2010 




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