Staff Blog

As I do research for my book on the history of CSC I find stuff that can't go in a written volume but is part of the story of CSC. I can mention it in the book but I can't put in the video that shows it. Here is one such incident, when the kids ganged up  on me because they won the Reading Challenge. This was around 2006. Fun times at Children of Hope School. At my expense!

The school days after Sports Fest have been filled with preparation for third quarter tests.  Teachers are busy preparing for the exams and pupils are busy studying their previous lessons.

During one review session, one pupil told me, “Teacher, I am so excited to know who will get the highest score on our exams in all the subjects and, hopefully, it will be me.”

I smiled and told her, “Oh, that’s good. Maybe you will get the highest score or maybe one of your classmates will get the highest score.  All of you have a great chance of getting the highest score if you listen to the teachers during the review and study hard.”

This conversation happened in Level A-1 (kindergarten). The Level A-1 pupils are very amazing.  We call them “the dream class.”  These eight little girls follow instructions, listen attentively, and they are adorable.  It’s stress-free teaching.  They’ll do a great job on their quarter tests! 

You guys all know Wilmar.  You see him playing basketball, riding a bike, holding a toy lion, crocodile or a dinosaur or you see him just sitting and singing a song or two.  Wilmar receives a lot of support at the school and shelter. 

At school, Wilmar has three different teachers and one physical therapist.  Yup, we make sure these kids get what they need.  So yeah, Wilmar has teachers supporting him, but what about a friend?  Who plays with him at the shelter?  Who helps him line up? Who holds his hand during school programs? 

Well, there is one special friend and classmate who assists Wilmar in all of these.  This girl sang a duet with Wilmar in the last music recital.  She holds Wilmar’s hand when going up and down to the stage; she walks with him to the next class and works on classroom activities with him.  Even her classmates know who Wilmar should sit with.  And she is very happy to do all of this.  No complaints. 

This girl is also close to the rest of the special needs kids/adults in her house.  She sees them as equal.  She has a big heart for them.  Now, that’s one special friend!

Sportsfest 2016 is officially over.  A great day of fun, athleticism, and sportsmanship was had by all!  The day started off with a parade,cheers from each team, reciting of the sportsmanship pledge and the lighting of the torch.  Then the games began! 
 Enjoy some fun photos of the day! The TorchGetting Ready

Hula Hoop

Sack RaceHurdlesThe Aqua Blue TeamThe Green TeamThe Royal Blue TeamThe Gray Team

Happy New Year!

God is GREAT!  He has been so faithful to Cebu Children of Hope School during the past year.  His protection and provision were so evident in the lives of each one of us at school.  A number of kids were given forever families and are now starting new chapters in their lives in new families, homes, and schools. 

This year already God has given us a wonderful surprise at school.  Seven lovable students joined classes after the Christmas break, three preschoolers and four elementary students.  Their coming has made the school merrier because each one of them is a bundle of joy.  They are gifts from God that enrich everyone’s lives at school. 

New Preschoolers

New Elementary students