Childlink notes students performed well even with online classes

MINERVA BC NEWMAN

CEBU CITY – Childlink founder and school directress Maria Theresa Tio said that having online learning is not a hindrance but noted that many students performed well even if the classes were done online.

 Tio explained that the school has been able to keep the students interested in their classes.  “They (students) performed well as long as they are given motivation. We just try to find ways to connect the students with their classmates and with the community,” she said.

Doing online classes also helps Childlink to continuously improve, Tio added that online learning helps the school to be globally-minded. With the Internet, it is easier to reach out to people as the school has been collaborating with different learning institutions abroad.

Although the school implemented online learning, they continue to have activities just like when the classes were still face-to-face. Being online does not stop them from continuing this practice. The school held various activities to allow them to experience the outside world even if they remain in their homes, she added.

Tio revealed that on December 8, 2021, Grades 9 and 10 students had a fruitful and engaging day during an online cultural exchange activity with high school students from Yokkaichi Maryknoll High School in Japan.

The Linkers were given the opportunity to know about the Yokkaichi High School and various cultural highlights of Japan.  In turn, the Japanese high school students were treated to music and poetry performances by the Linkers and watched videos showcasing the Philippines.

Tio bared that the school will be holding their online Christmas program for the entire school lasting about an hour and a half before they join their own celebration by class also online.

Childlink also have plans for more activities during the school year 2021-22. Aside from the activities the school administration will be implementing, the Student Council will also be proposing some activities.

“Every year we really try to come up with new activities, we innovate, try to change something. Every quarter, our Student Council conducts activities approved by the school administration,” Tio said.

Through this practice, she explained that the Student Council develops skills on planning and implementation. Childlink Student Council recently organized various online activities that focused on the interests of the Elementary to High School Linkers.

These activities included the arts, karaoke, dance, and games. All these were intended to promote camaraderie among the Linkers and to motivate the students to participate in different activities of interests.

Meanwhile, Childlink continues to implement community outreach projects. Last week, the school turned over donated items from their students and their families to the Rise Above Foundation Cebu, a non-profit non-government organization that focuses on improving the quality of life for the underprivileged families in Cebu, Philippines.

The donated items included used clothes for children and adults as well as other stuff. There was even a donation for a box full of brand-new toys.

With the school’s innovative approach to learning, it’s no surprise that Tio was recognized as the Most Outstanding School Director of the Year by the Business Achievement and Recognition Awards Council for Business Excellence on October 17, 2021. (Photos: Google Images)