Donors’ Forum

The Association of Foundation (AF) host-ed a Donors’ Forum last March 16, 2017 beginning at 1:00 pm at their AF Office lo-cated on the 11/F Aurora Tower, Aurora Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City.

Joining the activity were Executive Direc-tors of three (3) of the largest local funding institutions namely, Atty. Onggin Canivel of the Philippine Tropical Forest Conser-vation Foundation, Inc.(PTFCF). Mr. Jay Lacsamana of the Foundation for a Sus-tainable Society, Inc. (FSSI), and Mr. Bob-

Rotary Club of Makati Awards

Last June 27, 2017, The Rotary Club of Makati held its Club Awards celebra-tion to honor Rotarians, Directors, and Chairpersons of various projects including Representatives of Service Projects Partners.

Presidents David Ackermann highlighted the achievements of the club which won a twin award, Most Outstanding Club for District 3830 and Most Outstanding President of the District. This twin award was achieved some fourteen (14) years ago.

Chairman & President Mundy Gonzalez of Stepping Stone received a Life-

August serves as the “Buwan ng Wika” for the entire Philippines. Our national language is part of our heritage, something that we must cherish, protect and be proud of.

Our language is part of our culture and what distinguishes us from our Asean neighbors. Our youth deserve to know and be informed about this so we can preserve and pass on this beautiful culture to the next generations to come.

By celebrating “Buwan ng Wika”, not only is our language highlighted but all the other facets of our culture as well, such as our food, the way we dress and even the distinct games we play. Our students participated in everything that defines a Filipino.

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MAKATI CAMPUS: 7419 Bernardino St., Brgy. Guadalupe Viejo, Makati CitySUCAT CAMPUS: 8001 Del Carmen St., St. Rita Village, Brgy. BF Homes, Sucat, Parañaque City

Telephone: +632 216.7232/ 899.8383 | Email: newsletter@steppingstone.ph

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Buwan ng Wika Celebration 2017“Tatag ng Wikang Filipino, Lakas ng Pagka-Filipino”By: Teacher Lea Balusdan

MESSAGE BOARD

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Buwan ng Wika is the time public is reminded about the importance of Filipino language. This so called language is one of the things that could identify a person. Buwan ng Wika boosts our national pride. As national hero Dr. Jose Rizal once emphasized the importance of national language, “Ang hindi magmahal sa sariling wika ay higit sa hayop at malansang isda; kaya ating pagyamaning kusa, gaya ng inang sa atin ay nagpala.”

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The month of August marks the celebration of National Language Month (Buwan ng Wika). Center for Excellence in Special Education (Stepping Stone) Foundation Inc. actively participated in celebrating the Buwan ng Wika 2017 with the theme “Filipino: Wikang Mapagbago”. All students from the Makati and Sucat campus (EI, FA and TA) showcased their talents and skills in dancing folk dance, singing Filipino songs and poem reciting like real Filipino poets. Our very own Academics Head, Ms. Joana Brion warmly welcomed all the students, parents, teachers and visitors before the program started. Teachers Lea Balusdan and Angelica Varona were the teachers in charge in this event, Teacher Gloria Grace Aboagye played host to the event. Stepping Stone’s supportive Executive Director and other Trustees were there to witness the said event. The program took place at the Rotary Club of Makati building located at Camia St., Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City.

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Students first presented gracefully their mastered Folk and Native dance. Singing Contest was next inline which was participated by Sofia Rey (EI), Pangkat Makabansa (FA morning class students – Lorraine, Duke, Jarmel, Maverick andYuan), Ismael Joseph Calimag (TA) and Pangkat Tala (FA afternoon class students – JB, Nathan, CJ, and Zuri). The students were like angels singing with their beautiful voices.

Next, a Recital Competition which was participated by Rhenz Valenzuela (EI) and Nathan Dacuno (FA). They were the awesome poets of Stepping Stone who memorized, mastered and properly delivered their poems in front of the audience.

One of the student’s parent, Mr. Jhun Morales (Duke’s father), together with his teammates volunteered to present a special intermission number.

It was indeed entertaining and breath-taking for all the people in the event. The winners of the competition were decided by the judges, our US Peace Corps Response Volunteer Jason Bergancia and two UST Speech Therapy Interns namely Catherine May

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Ortega and Jan Trisha S. Pajarillaga. As for the winners of the competition, the following students confidently received the awards:

Singing Contest – Ismael Joseph Calimag (TA – Makati)

Poem Recital (FA – Makati) - Nathan Dacuno (FA – Makati)

“Munting Lakambini 2017” - Sofia Rey (EI – Makati)

“Munting Lakandula 2017” - Rhenz Valenzuela (EI – Makati)

“Gandang Filipina 2017” - Lorraine Sison (FA – Makati)

“Matipunong Filipino 2017” - Dexter Borbon (TA – Sucat)

The winners received special prizes from the school while the other participants received consolation prizes. After the competition, there was a short but merry game for all the students. The first game was the “Pinyata” followed by the “Pabitin”. They all had their chance to play the game and they were able to get as much candies as they could.

A very priceless reaction and feedback from parents was captured while their children were presenting in front of them. Together with Teachers Hannah De Vera, Sofia Manahan, March Ivy Estember, Sam Olandesca, Kimberly Catumber, Errol Dane Sable’s, thru their active participation and assistance, the event was

indeed successful as seen from the contentment of our dear parents with the performance of their children.

The program ended with a big smile on everybody’s faces. Before the day ended, everyone inside the building had their “Salu-Salo” prepared by all the parents presenting the Pinoy foods.

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