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.