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Community Field Trip

The APDM Community had its annual educational field trip on November 18, 2016. The students had fun exploring the attractions at the Philippine Science Centrum. Everyone was treated with a glimpse to the wonderful world of science and its contribution to life! Afterwards, the children roamed the indoor play city, KidZania! Students got the chance to explore different occupations and showcase their talents in the different establishments around KidZania. Our Nursery students had their fill of adventure at the Active Fun play gym also in Bonifacio Global City. Interactive learning through role-play and hands-on experiences are some of the most effective strategies which help kids gain knowledge and engage in practicing what they’ve learned. As such, field trips are valuable learning experiences as learning doesn’t just occur inside the classroom; through this educational trip, students were exposed to the community and to new experiences. Definitely, everyone immensely enjoyed the trip to the Philippine Science Centrum, Active Fun and Kidzania!

Trick or Treat!!!

On November 7, 2016, the APDM students participated in a Trick or Treat that displayed the creativity of each student as they dressed up in very unique costumes while collecting their treats around the school. The event made the students very eager to return to class armed with their interesting vacation stories but also their excitement to see their classmates and teachers once again. Students wore a variety of costumes from the spookiest to the most enchanting ones. Not to be outdone, the APDM teachers and staff donned creative and whimsical costumes as well. Artistic photowalls were designed in different parts of the school for the students to pose and take pictures. Throughout the day, the students socialized with one another as they gathered and shared their treats. Truly, the Trick or Treat was filled with fun, and excitement!

Friendship Cup 2016

APDM successfully held its 3rd Friendship Cup and Family Day on November 6, 2016. The APDM Community was distributed into 4 teams namely: Team Yellow Maliksi, led by T. Allysa Aragon and T. Roxanne Publico, Team Blue Malakas, led by T. Brienne Saguisag and T. Mark Villamer, Team Green Mahusay, led by T. Jaira Calingasan and T. Kamille Santos, and Team Red Matapang, led by T. Steven Hernandez, T. Rocelyn Santos, and T. Rizza Esguerra. Students and parents alike joined the fun and interesting games prepared for them. The much-anticipated Cheerdance Competition was a big hit among the entire school community as students and their families were able to witness the products of each other’s collaborative efforts. Each team presented an exciting performance. Team Blue Malakas was awarded as the Cheerdance Champion. Two teams tied for the over-all Champions this year – Team Yellow Maliksi and Team Green Mahusay. Congratulations to everyone for a wonderful event!

APDM’s UN DAY 2016: A World Tour of Talents

On October 24, 2016, the APDM Community celebrated the United Nation’s Day with the theme, “A World Tour of Talents.” The students represented different countries such as China, Korea, Japan, USA, Philippines, India, Mexico, Spain and Italy. Students gleefully paraded their costumes and gamely smiled for the cameras! Moreover, all the classes prepared fun and interesting trivia about their chosen countries. Despite the class suspensions and a lack of practices, the preschool as well as the elementary students still gave stellar performances. Everyone surely enjoyed the traditional performances as well as the contemporary presentations prepared by our talented students.

An Outpour of Gratitude

Every year, there is a chance to give back to the people who have brought us to where we are today. Every 5th of October, each teacher receives an outpouring of gratitude that reflects the call of duty they go beyond for. The teachers appreciated their students’ thoughtful expression of love towards them but they are always quick to acknowledge that they learn as much from their students. This year, other than receiving the love from their own, respective classes, the APDM teachers also received love from the school itself as they celebrated with games and activities that were sure to string and bond them together as one family. A sumptuous thanksgiving dinner was prepared by the school to celebrate our unsung heroes. At the end of the day, the school once again expressed its gratitude for the gift of teachers, as it welcomed more teachers to its ever-growing family.

Buwan ng Wika

Noong ika-25 ng Agosto ay ginunita ng APDM ang Buwan ng Wika sa pamamagitan ng isang malikhain at kaiga-igayang paraan – mga Palarong Pilipino. Bakas sa ngiti ng mga bata ang tuwa sa pagtuklas ng mga katutubong laro na di lamang nakatutuwa kundi lubhang nakatutulong sa pag-unlad ng kanilang kakayahang pisikal at emosyonal tulad ng pakikisama, pagpapakumbaba at pagiging masiglahin. Iba’t ibang larong Pilipino ang kanilang naranasan laruin tulad ng luksong tinik, patintero, pabitin at pukpok palayok. Nakapaglaro din sila ng mga larong imbento tulad ng Iluklok si Rizal, magtanim ay di biro at paru-parong bukid. Pagkatapos ng palaro, nagkaroon ng munting salu-salo para bigyan pagkakataon ang mga kabataan na makatikim ng iba’t ibang pagkain Pinoy.

PTA Assembly

On August 23, 2014, the APDM Parent Teacher Association (PTA) conducted a meeting to discuss the details of a fundraising event entitled: “Think Green: A Garage, Food and Bingo Fair.” The PTA, with the vision of upgrading and enhancing school facilities, agreed that the event will be held on March 1, 2015, Sunday at the APDM School Grounds. Further, it was discussed in the meeting that there should be three working committees. Mr. Toti Lara and Mrs. Tet Buenvenida headed the Garage Sale Committee, Mrs. Orange Erazo led the Food Fair Committee and Mrs. Lynie Lee represented the Bingo Committee. The said activity aimed to hone and develop the skills of students and instill in them an early sense of entrepreneurship and environmental and health consciousness. This endeavor surely created an avenue for families and friends to bond for a good cause while promoting the student’s holistic development and welfare.

Disaster Preparedness Drills

Taking emergency response seriously, APDM conducted a school-wide fire and earthquake drill on July 21, 2016. Staff and Students alike were briefed to stay calm and alert in such situations. Each grade level was given a chance to practice accident precautionary measures. The drills given were unannounced and students must be knowledgeable on the steps and actions to be undertaken when an emergency siren is heard during class. The students of APDM were briefed to perform ‘duck, cover and hold’ as steps to follow during an earthquake. For the fire drill, an organized simulation of the evacuation plan was implemented.

Going the Distance, Nurturing Future Leaders

APDM is where inner gifts are called to shine. Through a progressive and nurturing learning environment, teachers and staff aim to discover each student’s full potential. APDM’s students impressed everyone with their entertaining Foundation Day performances on July 29, 2016 with the theme Going the Distance, Nurturing Future Leaders. Each class represented different community workers including the Religious, Chefs, Policemen, Doctors, Teachers, Soldiers, and Engineers.

APDM Summer Breakthrough: A Showcase of Talents

Summer 2016 had been short but sweet as APDM held its Summer Programs from April 18 to May 27. The program catered to the interests and potentials of learners in Computer and Arts, Reading, Young Chef Entrepreneurship, Dance, Singaporean Math, FilipiKnow and School Readiness Playgroup. On May 27, 2017, all classes showcased a variety of talents and skills in the culminating activity held at the APDM Gym. Reading Camp had a poem recital while the Dance Class’ Duo performed an all-out dance presentation. An exceptional comic strip presentation especially composed by the students from the FilipiKnow Class was able to spotlight their gifts and learned concepts. The Singaporean Math class danced to a song that best wrapped up the essence of the subject to them. A cooking show video was presented by the Young Chef Entrepreneurs. The School Readiness Playgroup also dazzled the crowd with their cuteness and natural awesomeness. The highlights and memories during summer were wrapped up in a heartwarming video prepared by the Computer and Arts class. An exhibit of class posters and pictures completed the culminating activity. For every small step and milestone in the kids’ and teachers’ experience, it wasn’t just another summer break but a breakthrough indeed!

Community Field Trip

Trick or Treat!!!

Friendship Cup 2016

APDM’s UN DAY 2016: A World Tour of Talents

An Outpour of Gratitude

Buwan ng Wika

PTA Assembly

Disaster Preparedness Drills

Going the Distance, Nurturing Future Leaders

APDM Summer Breakthrough: A Showcase of Talents

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