28/07/2025
Nutrition Takes the Spotlight at Kalanguya NHS Culminating Activity
Nutrition took center stage as Kalanguya National High School successfully held its Nutrition Month Culminating Activity on July 28, 2025, in celebration of the national theme: “Food at Nutrition Security Maging Priority: Sapat na Pagkain, Karapatan Natin.”
Blending fun, flavor, and facts, the event became a dynamic platform to promote healthy living and empower learners with both knowledge and practical skills supporting food security and wellness. True to its purpose, the celebration highlighted student competencies in MAPEH and TLE, proving that learning goes beyond books—it can be danced, drawn, cooked, and quizzed too!
The program began with an inspiring message from Sir Jerico Bando, School Head, who emphasized the importance of nutrition in students’ academic success and overall well-being. This was followed by a compelling keynote speech by Ms. Noveba Lumauig, Nurse II, who delivered practical and impactful insights on healthy eating.
“You are what you eat,” she reminded everyone, adding that “one egg in the morning can energize our body for the whole day.” She also encouraged the audience to fill half their plates with fruits and vegetables and shared tips on GAP—Good Agricultural Practices, highlighting the need to be mindful not just of what we eat, but how it's grown and sourced.
The celebration then came alive with vibrant student performances and contests:
🎶 Grade 7 students kicked things off with a lively Zumba dance, showcasing how movement contributes to a healthy lifestyle.
💃 Grade 8 followed with a dynamic hip-hop number, integrating physical fitness into their MAPEH learning.
🧠 The Nutrition Quiz Bee, featuring participants from Grades 7 to 12, tested and celebrated their growing knowledge of nutrition and food-related concepts.
🎨 In the Poster Making Contest, young artists visually expressed the importance of good nutrition.
👩🍳 Finally, the Cooking Contest highlighted the students' TLE skills, with chopsuey—a simple yet nutritious dish—taking the spotlight.
The program concluded with a meaningful communal lunch shared by students, teachers, and staff. The spread featured healthy, hearty meals including native chicken, chopsuey, gabi, and fresh fruits—bringing the "Go, Grow, and Glow" food groups to life on every plate.
More than just a culminating event, it was a celebration of rights, responsibility, and resourcefulness. It empowered learners to apply classroom lessons to real life—proving that nutrition education is most effective when it’s infused with creativity, collaboration, and of course, a well-balanced meal. 🥗💪🍎