Watch Access Scholars present their Environmental Advocacy Projects

ACCESS SCHOLARS: STEWARDS OF THE PLANET

Below is the slideshow gallery of the week-long Intensive English Summer Camp of Access scholars. See  the fun activities, projects and outputs of our students.

Day 1: Access scholars played games, solved puzzles and worked out solutions to environmental problems.

Day 2: Access scholars watched 11th Hour (2007), a documentary about climate change. They, then created a visual organizer that showed the causes, effects and solutions to climate change.

Day 3: Access scholars participated in a Clean-Up project to a mangrove island known as Sitio Pulo in Tanza, Navotas City. They had to walk 1km and ride a boat to reach the place.

Day 4: Access scholars created  an Earth Day Origami Poster to promote environmental protection and proper waste management.

Day 5: Access scholars created their own environmental youth group with specific objectives, projects and activities.

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THROWBACK: FIRST YEAR OF ACCESS PROGRAM-NAVOTAS

Watch this video presentation that highlights the fun, memorable and meaningful activities of Access scholars for program year 2014-2015.




Thank you U.S. embassy Manila for supporting Access program Navotas!

OPENING PROGRAM OF THE 1ST INTENSIVE ENGLISH SUMMER CAMP

With the theme "Access Scholars: Stewards of the Planet," the 1st week-long Intensive English Summer Camp was launched successfully on April 13, 2015 at Navotas National High School, Navotas City Philippines. The five day program aims not only to enhance the students' communication skills in English but also heighten their awareness on environmental protection thru community service.

The opening program was graced by Dr. Dawn Rogier from the Regional English Language Office Manila.

Dr. Maria Cristina Robles delivers the opening remarks in the 1st Intensive English Camp of Access Program, Navotas. The event is graced with the attendance of Dr. Dawn Rogier, chief of the Regional English Language Office, Manila and Ms. Connie Chico a staff from the US embassy.

Mr Marco D. Meduranda, one of the Access teachers, explains the learning activities that the students will undergo in the week-long summer camp. Ms. Josephine Opina (woman from the left) is also an Access teacher who is also emcee of the opening program.

Talented Access scholars present a musical number. 

Dr. Dawn Rogier delivers her closing remarks which underscores the value of making a difference.

Mrs. Jola Mamangun, a parent of one of the Access scholars, delivers a speech that highlight the parents' sense of gratitude to the program. Below is the transcript of her speech.

To our dear principal Dr. Maria Cristina Robles, esteemed officials from the U.S. embassy led by Dr. Dawn Rogier, Sir Meduranda and Ms. Fuentes, our very hard-working Access teachers, fellow parents and to our dear children, our Access scholars.. good morning!

Being a parent of one of the Access scholars, I feel very blessed to see that my child under this program has grown more responsible and more intelligent for just one year. I think most of my fellow parents here would like to share that same observation.

With this, in behalf of all the parents gathered here today for the Opening of the Intensive English Summer Camp, we  would like to express our utmost and deepest gratitude to all the wonderful people behind this program. Truly, we are very thankful that this program has not only developed our children’s communication skills but also enhanced their sense of personal responsibility and sense of leadership. Indeed, I am seeing our sons and daughters to be the next leaders of our community. Rest assure that we are going to support, monitor and be with our children in every milestone that they will gain from this very noble program.

To Dr. Rogier, Dr. Robles, Mrs. Fuentes and Mr. Meduranda… THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN and MABUHAY! Parents and children, let’s give them a round of applause.

Parents of the 40 Access scholars are also present in the kick-off program of the 1st Intensive Summer Camp.

Women's History Month

Access scholars created and presented their own Women's advocacy organizations complete with mission, vision, objectives, projects and activities. This is in celebration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month.

A Day in the Life of a United States Middle Schooler

Access scholars from Navotas had the opportunity to learn about the way of life of United States Middle Schoolers through the lecture presentation of Ms. Mary Helen Mueller, an American teacher. Present in the activity are the officials from Regional English Language Office - Manila  U.S. Embassy, Manila Philippines- Ms. Dawn Rogier and Ms. Connie Chico. Also in attendance are the principal of  Navotas National High School (NNHS), Dr. Maria Cristina Acuna Robles and English Department Head, Mr. Mario Siason.



Intermission number of Access scholars

Dr. Dawn Rogier gives her closing remarks.

Access scholars present their BIG THANK YOU card to Ms. Mueller

Corregidor Tour

Access scholars deepened their historical understanding of World War II through the Corregidor Guided Tour organized by Regional English Language Office Manila of the U.S. Embassy Philippines.

They also enjoyed the scenic landscapes of the Island of Valor. This activity is in commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of Philippine Liberation.

Together with the forty Access scholars are their teachers, Mr. Meduranda and Mrs. Fuentes as well as embassy officials including Dr. Dawn Rogier and Mrs. Bettina Malone.

See their great learning journey in the gallery below.