Tatak Tibag!

By Althea Jade De Guzman & Alyzza Villapando

Astonished. Grateful. Honored.

Igaze at the newly painted stage of my second home, Tibag High School. The joy in my heart keeps on overpowering my entire being as I look around. Tibag High School became my truest companion since I enrolled in the institution where discipline and excellence reside. My dreams were ignited because of the heartwarming testimonies of people beyond recognition. The curves of happiness are evident as I witness how the stars collide when awarding on stage comes. Few months from now, I’ll be leaving the abode that taught me how to be a radiant star of my own universe. Here are the snippets and proofs of Tatak Tibag, beyond portals and behind curtains.

GAME CHANGERS: EXTRAORDINARY CLASSROOM STRATEGIES OF BEST DEMONSTRATION TEACHERS could testify that these educators do not just teach from the book, but from their purest hearts. They are the builders of future professionals such as future scientists and English speakers. Their voices serve as music to my ears whenever I learn from them. They wear smiles everyday that show kindness and willingness to share their knowledge and skills to every THSian.

The veins in my heart shouted for astonishment when I heard the announcement in the flag ceremony. Our motherly public servant, Dr. Juvelyn L. Esteban uttered these words.

Focusing on innovating education, Mr. Monsour Balmes, Junior High School Science teacher and Ms. Mariechris M. David, Senior High School English teacher were hailed as the best demonstration teachers in the division of Tarlac City during the Division Demo Festival as part of the Education Week per Proclamation No. 2399, s. of 1985.

I am their product now and I am beyond grateful because they saw the potential in my system.

Mr. Balmes shared his gratitude from the mentors of education. “It is an honor for me to be chosen as a representative. I was pleased with the outcome of my demo, especially because I was able to demonstrate to the kids their potential to become scientists in the future.”

Their classrooms are avenues of endless hopes and dreams. If there are struggling students, they always rescue them not only during the demonstration teaching but also during their day-to-day teaching. They are the light for every student who wants to succeed in the traverse of studying. Inside the classroom and minds of the demo teachers, great passion is evident.

“Teaching is really an endless process. Let us be open as we discover more strategies for the improvement of the learners. Let us always think, para sa bata, para sa bayan.” Ms. David shared these words of dedication to the teaching profession. I gave my resounding applause coupled with the undying dream to be like them someday.

DAZZLING DIAMONDS OF EDUCATION: BEHIND THE WISDOM OF CHALKBOARD

After the flag ceremony, I have realized that life in this school has clear vision beyond the bulletin boards and chalkboard. I read in the tarpaulin additional awards of my second home.

Kudos, outstanding teachers I

They are shining like diamonds in the eyes of every student. Beyond the portals and behind the curtains of Tibag High School, there are bringers of hope and dreams who make a difference in the lives of the learners. They serve as gifts to all the students who want to learn to fortify their future. The alluring dust of chalk covers their hands as a sign of their wisdom and knowledge to the young hearts with multitude of learnings. classroom, I saw the bliss in the eyes of Sir Charlie and a parent. I felt that their conversation is an eye opener for young people.

I greatly thirst for learning. I constantly communicate with the two gems of Tibag High School for I assure detail of our activities in class. I will never forget what Dr. Alejandro Lingat said, “My inspiration is my love and passion in teaching, because if you have passion and love in what you do are doing, you can be the best part of yourself to become an outstanding employee in your workplace”.

I kept on searching for wisdom whenever I erased the writings on the board. I discovered another inspiring teacher, Sir Harvey Tabamo. He shared details of his teaching universe. “I only found out about PRAISE last school year when some of my colleagues and friends bagged the awards. Back then I told myself that maybe I can get one too in the future”. I whispered to myself, “We all have the opportunity to become the better version of ourselves”.

Hey now, hey now, this is what dreams are made of. They inspired me to embrace my education. Their big and small achievements for a half decade in the service prepared them to bag the awards. They are great people because of the excellent skills they have, a talent for everyone, and the decisions they make. While leaving the wisdom of the chalkboard, my shoes produced echoing sounds of a lifetime. In the midst of the classroom crowd, I imagine clear shadows of success. I am motivated to move forward for my future process of diamond making.

“The only treasure that I could give to you is education.” These are the words uttered by a parent as she received the enrollment form of Alternative Learning System (ALS).

Every parent’s dream is to see their child walking toward the stage as the Pomp and Circumstances by Edward Elgar plays. I can’t wait for the day that I will receive my diploma that will serve as the fruit of my blood, sweat, and tears in studying so hard.

When Tibag High School implemented it’s Alternative Learning System (ALS) program on September 22, 2022, individuals like Evelyn Ibarra saw another opportunity to pursue her dreams left in the outside world. Life in this world is like riding a rollercoaster. Sometimes, you are lifted on the top, and sometimes dragged down. But is it too late to act now? However, let me ask you. If you stopped and you are not young anymore to go with the flow, what will you do?

“Where there is life, there is hope.” It’s not about her age, who’s 42 already, it’s about her dedication that someday she’ll have the bachelor’s degree that she had been dreaming of. Alternative Learning System (ALS) in Tibag High School became a door not just for Evelyn but also for Jeanneth Sulte, a 39 years old and Deo Navarro, a 26 years old. Education is endless, making it priceless.

Evelyn is a hero of dedication and persistence. Due to her family problems, she dropped her 3rd year class in high school. She saw a light that can lead her to continue what she left during her early age. At this age, no one can stop her. Through thick and thin, she has a supportive family, husband, and friends who are there to tell her that there is nothing that she cannot achieve despite her age. Dreams are just there, waiting for us to succeed in the journey of life. It was the cold breeze of Saturday morning when she