By Athena Jillian Bravo
After a succesful staging of their main projects for the year, the senior Mass Communication students of Ateneo de Davao University took time off to give joy to their chosen beneficiaries.
All the hardwork paid off after Elation: A Shindig for a Cause, Spikers Island 2014: Dig to Win and Foto Modelo Ateneo Season 4: Four Flair All Dare as the Paragon Productions were able to give back to the two communities, namely: SAKADAB Gawad Kalinga Village and Galon Elementary School.
The production team together with their practicum instructor Rikki Enriquez first visited SAKADAB Gawad Kalinga Village last September 28. The village is a home for people who are disabled. It was a whole day activity where each of them was given a chance to share their thoughts and feelings about life. As the session ends, the production team gave them rice and some basic needs they can use everyday to ease their discomfort.
“It was such an eye opener for me though they have this kind of situation still they are very happy and positive in life. It made me realize we just have to appreciate and feel blessed of what we have,” production core member, Jianzel Villacorte said.
On October 5, a week after their visit in the village the whole production staff visited Galon Elementary School which is located in Mandug, Buhangin, Davao City. The team did not mind the 30-minute jeepney ride as they were all excited to teach and give joy to the children.
A short clean up drive was done by the team in the campus before starting the whole day event for the kids. The morning started well as they were welcomed by the children’s smile and excitement to participate in the whole day activity. In return, the production team together with Sir Enriquez entertained the kids by singing and acting the song “Let it Go” from the movie “Frozen.”
Students from Grade 1 to 6 were taught by the students in their respective classrooms. They gave lectures about art, health and values. At the end of the day, the team, as promised, donated a sound system for school activity use.
“I’ve always loved teaching since I was a kid. I became a reality when we went to Galon and it felt a whole lot better than teaching nobody. I wish I can do it more often. Nothing compares to imparting knowledge,” Karis del Corro expressed.
All of these activities the Paragon Production team did were proof of their hardwork. They have truly bonded as one by giving back what they gained after having those three successful events.
“The best part of teaching is when you see your students giving, sharing, living, caring, loving and of course enjoying what they are doing in a community visit. I’ve learned that the joy is often the ability to give and to be happy even in small ways,” Enriquez concluded.
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