SDO1 Proves selfless love

Teachers of SDO1 Pangasinan showed their love in Teaching Profession as they gathered in unity walk and Fit-Feel Challenge during the World Teachers Day Celebration.

September marks the celebration of the teachers’ month. A time to appreciate and recognize the undying sacrifice and efforts of every mentors. This year’s theme “Gurong Filipino: Handa sa Makabagong Pagbabago” focuses on how Filipino Teachers embraces abrupt change in the educational system and the role of schools in the society.

The 4-day celebration of glamour, talent and recognition was concluded last October 4 where 22 municipalities of Pangasinan I joined as one in a unity walk in Lingayen, Pangasinan.

The culminating program started with the singing of the National Anthem followed by a doxology were the community solemnly gave praise to the Creator by singing “Only Selfless Love”.  Followed by the singing of Pangasinan and SDO 1 hymn. The said activity is spearheaded by energetic and amazing SDS Sheila Marie A. Primicias and other SDO 1 personnel.

The program was grace by having a guest of honor & speaker and it was introduced by SDS Primicias through an AVP. Governor “Pogi” I. Espino,III showed his gratitude to the parents and the second parents of the students of Pangasinan I. He pleaded the educators to be a voice of peace for a better education and for the progress of Pangasinan. “I speak in the act of all officials of the province…gagawin po naming ang lahat ng aming makakaya para sa inyo upang i-prepara ang mga susunod na liders ng Pangasinan”.  “Hindi po matatawaran ang inyong sakripisyo, tanggapin po ninyo ang aming taos pusong pasasalamat” Gov Pogi said as he ends his speech.

The Lingayen Municipal Mayor was also present to greet and express his thanks to all the teachers. Mayor Leopoldo Bataoil was speechless seeing a large group of teachers holding hands and became united in an event. Hearing the unity cheer makes him proud and amazed.

The recognition of teachers highlighted the culminating program. Different tokens and prizes were given that made them excited. SDS Primicias was also looking forward and challenge all the teachers of SDO1 to love enjoy and live the profession.

Prior to the culminating program, a Fit-Feel Challenge was led by Coach Tony of ABSCBN that made the teachers move and groove to achieve a healthy and fit body. “Put premium to heath” Coach Tony said. Fit-Feel challenge gave the body a total conditioning. (Juben Magalong)