‘CLEAN HANDS FOR HEALTHY LIVES’ Placidonians partake in Hand-Washing Day

Drum and lyre ‘The Ambassadors’ wins the Silver Proficiency Award

by ELIJAH HEATHER GRACE B. TAMONDONG

PLACIDO DEL MUNDO conducts Hand-Washing Day on March 15.

Growing up in a safe and clean environment is every child’s right. Good hygiene practices keep children in a healthier state of mind with access to clean water and basic toilet needs. COVID-19 opened our eyes to the importance of proper hygiene to prevent the spread of this virus and other diseases. But we all know that hundreds and millions of children attend school without these basic

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needs, significantly impacting their everyday lives.

Teachers and their students lined up at the center-lined water faucet to start the activity. Teachers taught the students the proper way to wash their hands. It included rubbing each palm over the back of the other hand, rubbing both fingers on each hand, rubbing the hands with the fingers together, rubbing around each thumb, and rubbing in circles on the palms. Then rinse and dry the hands. The campaign aims to protect students against the spread of many illnesses, such as the common cold, flu, diarrhea, HEPA A, COVID, etc. It, therefore, helps save lives.

News Explainer: The Importance of Earthquake Drills

by KEISHA SAMANTHA L. ITAO

IN PLACIDO DEL Mundo Elementary School, they did an Earthquake Drill quarterly. Schools do Earthquake Drills to teach kids how to be safe during an Earthquake; they also do that because some kids are very naughty when you introduce them to something, and when during an earthquake, they might be in an accident. Drills for Earthquakes are a necessary component of emergency planning in schools. These drills instruct staff and children on what to do in the event of an earthquake, which helps lessen anxiety and confusion during an actual earthquake. Regular earthquake drills are frequently held in schools to ensure everyone is prepared and capable of acting promptly and safely.

by DENISE ANDI L. BOBIER

ON MAY 27, 2023, Placido Del Mundo Elementary School’s Drum & Lyre ‘The Ambassadors’ succeeded in bringing home the Silver Proficiency Award at Quirino High School, Quezon City.

Without the help of parents and dear trainers, ‘The Ambassadors’ will go home empty-handed. Thank you to all who helped ‘The Ambassadors’ to bring home an award; fill of the effort put in by ‘The Ambassadors’, trainers, and parents are all worth it.

Congratulations to the POMES Drum & Lyre ‘The Ambassadors’ for placing 1st in Best Drumline, 2nd in Best in Color guard Ensemble and 3rd in Best Conductor. Overall, the Ambassadors placed 2nd and won the Silver Proficiency Award.

Students and staff are often told to seek cover under a desk or table and shield their heads and necks with their arms during an earthquake practice at school. They are also cautioned to avoid windows, large objects, and other potentially harmful situations. Additionally, the school may have designated assembly areas and evacuation routes for students.

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