A PLAYROOM FOR DREAMS

​On the first day of school, M.J.J.M.I. visited Ciudad de Strike Integrated School in a developing area of Bacoor as part of its Balik-Eskwela mission.

​In 1986, Robert Fulghum wrote All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, a book that reminds us that life’s most important lessons—sharing, playing fair, cleaning up after ourselves, and showing kindness—are often learned in childhood.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to our generous sponsors who provided the funds for 180 vinyl tiles (60 cm x 60 cm) and school supplies. We are equally grateful to the volunteer parents, under the supervision of Teachers Reggie and Alyssa, who generously gave their time and effort to install the tiles and transform the playroom into a warm and welcoming space.

Thank you for investing in the dreams and future of these children. Because of your generosity, they now have a clean, safe, and nurturing environment where creativity, friendship, and learning can flourish through play. As Fulghum reminds us, some of life’s greatest lessons begin in simple places like these. God bless you for helping build not only a playroom, but brighter tomorrows for every child who enters it.

Come to think of it, I suspect some senators may need a kindergarten refresher course before their next Senate session.