The school’s curriculum is comprised of Communication Skills (in Binukid, Filipino and English), Mathematics, Science, Sa Batasan Day (Our Culture) and Sa Panginkauyagana (Our Livelihood). The surrounding culture and language of Bisaya is incorporated and several migrant children also study in the school.
There are nearly 150 students and staff of 10 to work with the culture and diversity needs. The school calendar starts in the last week of May and ends in the first week of March, and there are two school breaks within the year. The schedule of classes takes into consideration the farming cycle throughout the year so that the children may help in their families’ livelihood activities.
A significant number of students come from neighboring communities of Bukidnon and Agusan del Sur. As assistance, an average of 20 students stay in the school dormitory. Food is also provided. The students visit their families during times of greatest agricultural activity.
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Tuesday, 20 July 2010 |
The new school year begins with children appearing in the
dugo (sunken floor) with their parents in tow. There is a
quiet discussion with all as to the commitment and
requirements and then a check with Datu to see if he will
accept the people from new families of other villages.
This year we have children from three new
villages, they
are much shyer and older that the other children, but they
must have heard the stories and decided its worth a try.
We have about 130 kids this year and 32 of them are
staying in the dormitory at this point. The problem is
again the dining room table, it is not long enough, but no
one really worries.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 30 May 2011 )
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Wednesday, 18 November 2009 |
ESSC is working with Apu Palamguwan Cultural Education Center (APC) to enhance its cultural documentation on environmental management.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 30 May 2011 )
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