The Grades 11 and 12 students, parents, and teachers all gathered on March 11, 2023 in the afternoon to celebrate their Family Day with the theme: Rebooting and Reconnecting as One Claretian Family.
The program started with a prayer led by the Grade 11 PTA Level President, Mrs. Alheli Flores followed by the opening remarks of the School Principal, Mrs. Razerly D. Ibañez who highlighted the positive impact of active participation of parents and guardians on their children’s holistic development.
Games hosted by Sir Christopher Andrew Datu ignited the excitement inside the Claret Auditorium as he facilitated games such as Bottle Flip and Bubble Relay.
Students were able to show their musical prowess as various bands namely Solaris Band, Benjamming Band, Still April Band, and Shayne Balmaceda cover songs, and sang their own compositions. They were joined by some teachers who sang an acoustic song.
The Hataw members and Grades 11 and 12 parent officers heated the dance floor with their respective dance numbers.
Different booths and raffle draw were also enjoyed by the families.
The celebration of Holy Eucharist was presided by Fr. Mauricio T. Ulep, CMF, School Director and concelebrated by Fr. Charles Jocris M. Mortela, CMF, Spiritual Director.
Hosted by Mrs. Berlin Maynigo and her son, Daniel Maynigo, the program was a testament of active collaboration of talented Claretians. This was made possible with the help of the PTA officers headed by Mrs. Bernadette Borromeo, Grade 12 PTA Level President and Mrs. Alheli Flores, Grade 11 PTA Level President.
To cap the event the Grades 11 and 12 families had a sumptuous salu-salo where everyone was again physically reconnected as one Claretian family. #ScientiaMaximeCumVirtute
photos by JEAMM CUÑA