14/11/2025
ATM – Balabag Elementary School proudly kicked off four major events today: 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉, 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏’𝒔 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝑹𝑨𝑳 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 2𝒏𝒅 𝑸𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒈.The opening celebration set a joyful and meaningful tone, highlighting the school’s commitment to learning, child welfare, and showcasing the talents of its young learners.
The program formally opened with warm welcome remarks from MT-1 Demosthenes O. Cajes, who highlighted the importance of unity and active participation in all school initiatives. This was followed by the Rationale on Reading, delivered by Maria Theresa M. Sarino, Reading Coordinator, who emphasized the school’s commitment to strengthening literacy, fostering a love for reading, and ensuring that every learner develops the skills needed for lifelong learning. To further inspire the pupils, School Principal Jacqueline A. Jaum shared an uplifting inspirational message, encouraging learners to read with enthusiasm and reminding them that reading opens doors to knowledge, imagination, and endless possibilities.
For the National Reading Month launch, the school warmly welcomed 𝙈𝙖𝙚𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚 𝙁. 𝙔𝙖𝙣𝙖—an alumna of Balabag ES—as the day’s Mystery Reader. She delighted everyone with her expressive storytelling of 𝙎𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝘿𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙛𝙨. Learners listened with wide smiles and eager attention, a clear sign of the school’s strong and growing love for reading.
Adding more color to the celebration, selected learners from Grades 4, 5, and 6 presented a vibrant choral reading of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙎𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙧𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙙. Their energetic voices, teamwork, and lively performance brought the story to life and filled the program with excitement.
Throughout November, Balabag Elementary School will continue promoting the joy of reading through various activities such as DEAR (Drop Everything and Read), classroom read-alouds, storytelling days, book character dress-up events, peer reading buddies, and targeted reading interventions to support learners who need extra guidance. The month-long celebration aims to nurture not only reading skills but also a lifelong love for books and stories.