Buwan ng Wika at Childlink School was more than a celebration of the Filipino language and culture. It became a meaningful opportunity for students to discover how their talents, voices, and relationships with others can create positive contributions to their community and beyond.
The Linkers celebrated Buwan ng Wika through a series of activities that highlighted Filipino history, culture, music, movement, and the importance of collaboration.
An intermission number by Andrei Charles Derit, Grade 1 for his oratorical piece on Andres Bonifacio
An intermission number by Jandrei Elijah Lopez, Grade 5 for his oratorical piece on Utak ng Himagsikan
The celebration began with the students’ Hero Oration Presentations, featuring the winners from the different grade levels who portrayed and spoke about Filipino heroes they had chosen to honor. Through their performances, the students were given the opportunity not only to learn about the lives and contributions of Filipino heroes but also to reflect on how they, too, can become responsible and contributing members of their own communities.
Childlink celebrated the Buwan ng Wika with a Filipino dance performed by the Childlink Dance Troupe
Linkers played various Filipino traditional games that gave them many opportunities to truly enjoy physical games and teach them the timeless values of teamwork and cooperation.
Adding energy to the celebration was a special performance by the Childlink Dance Group, who showcased their talent through a Filipino song. Students also participated in various traditional Filipino games, bringing fun, movement, and camaraderie to the celebration.
Childlink’s celebration of Filipino history and culture also extended beyond the school community. Three Linkers were invited to present an oratorical performance on Filipino heroes during the History Month Lecture, organized by the City of Cebu through the Cultural and Historical Affairs Office, with the theme “Lakbit Saysay sa Dakbayan sa Sugbu”held at the Cebu City Museum.
Teacher Tess, the school director received a Certificate of Appreciation for the support and contribution for the successful celebration of History Month. This award was given by Ms.Catherine Yap, the curator and Museum Research II of the Cebu City Cultural and Historical Affairs Office
For its support and contribution to the successful celebration of History Month through the students’ special presentation, Childlink School, through its School President, received a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Cebu.
But perhaps the most memorable part of the day was the celebration of music, friendship, and international collaboration through a special concert by the UUU Orchestra.
Composed of approximately 70 musicians from across Japan, the UUU Orchestra came to Cebu as part of its continuing efforts to support concerts and music education programs organized by NPO Seven Spirit in the Philippines. The musicians brought with them an impressive array of 14 different instruments, giving the Linkers an opportunity to experience the richness and diversity of orchestral music.
Fourteen different instruments were played by the UUU Orchestra which included stringed, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments
Linkers were taught the different names of the instruments played by the Japanese orchestra. Each of these instruments came to life with the unique performances of the orchestra members using their specific instrument.
The orchestra delighted the students with a varied repertoire that included Retro Music, The Syncopated Clock, September, a Bruno Mars Medley, The Sound of Music, a K-Pop Demon Hunters Medley, and other exciting performances. The concert concluded with “We’re All in This Together” from the Disney movie High School Musical—a fitting message for a celebration centered on friendship, community, and working together.
Before the UUU Orchestra took the stage, the Childlink Rondalla also showcased the musical talents of the Linkers, creating a beautiful exchange of music and culture between Filipino students and their Japanese guests.
For Childlink, the collaboration with the UUU Orchestra was more than a musical event. It gave students a concrete experience of what global friendship and collaboration can mean. They saw how people from different cultures and communities can come together, share their talents, learn from one another, and support the development of young people.
The celebration of music and cultural experiences were presented to the Linker community bythe UUU Orchestra, a group of musicians from across Japan and the NPO Seven Spirit, a Japanese NGO.
In this way, the celebration of Buwan ng Wika became a celebration not only of being Filipino, but also of understanding one’s role as a member of a larger global community.
At Childlink, activities are carefully planned with the intention of bringing the school’s Vision and Mission to life through meaningful experiences. Every performance, collaboration, and celebration becomes an opportunity for students to develop the skills, values, confidence, and sense of responsibility they need to make a difference.
It was indeed a day to remember—a day when culture, history, music, friendship, and community came together to remind every Linker that learning is not simply about gaining knowledge, but about discovering how “I” can become “we,” and how “we” can make a difference.
Childlink continues to RISE—Bringing Life Skills to Every Linker.
