A flashy distraction or a beneficiary act?

By JOHN ROI BLAS

In. Rodriguez Junior High School, bringing a ball to school is a target frowned upon by its staff, some guards and authorities in particular with many students disagreeing with this notion.

There has been a conflict between the interests of ERODIANS and the school’s personnel, but which one is more reasonable and beneficial?

Guards, staff, and some teachers who monitor students insist that sports balls such as basketballs, volleyballs and others serve as a distraction to the students’ learning, stating that school is a place to learn. They are also concerned about the possible damage and inconveniences these could cause to property and people around.

On the other hand, a lot of students think that bringing balls in school shouldn’t be prohibited. Learners state that it wouldn’t cause distraction as long as it’s only used during free time such as free subjects, breaks, and dismissal.

Learners also insist that this helps them to maintain being physically and mentally fit, saying that physical activity releases hormones such as endorphins. Some even state that encouraging sports would help days drive away students from unhealthy habits such as drugs and smoking

Both sides have reasonable arguments, the staff are worried that it would interfere with the students’ learning while students want to relax and enjoy for a while to take a break from the exhausting and stressful classes.

ERJHS shouldn’t prohibit sports but should instead encourage it. Although it should be supervised to avoid these activities from causing problems to the learners’ academics. This could be done by dedicating MAPEH classes during Friday outdoor activities and exercises.