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SCHOOL OF THE HIGHLANDS
A video documentary presenting the indigenous peoples’ unique perspectives on education. It shows efforts of Mindanao tribal communities and their elders to preserve their vanishing traditions through
the establishment of culturally responsive schools.
“Our cultural survival rests on our
own schools that nurture our cultures and traditions,” declared Datu Mandimati Conrado Binayao, Bukidnon tribal elder
and one of the founders of the indigenous schools.
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THE BACONGCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Getting a better life depends on our education, good education is essential
for the future of the children of Koronadal city. However, not every family is fortunate enough to be able to afford education
for their childeren.
We, from Aliawan Enterprises do recognize this problem, we do believe that
education is the cornerstone on which to build our future and the future of South Cotabato. Where we can we will give scholarships
to those students who are willing and motivated to finish their education.
At present 35 students have been granted a scholarship, but there are more students who need and
deserve our support.
We cannot do this alone, supporting eachother is just one part of our
philisophy.
To support one child for one year will cost not much more than five
(5) US dollars (!)
If you want to help us to support the children of the Bacongco Elementary
School you can send us an e-mail if you want more information.
You can also make a donation, we will make sure that your support will directly
go to the childeren of the Bacongco Elementary School in Koronadal City.
Barangay San Isidro was once a Sitio on Purok of Barangay Mambucal, known as Sitio Kague. The word "Kague"
was named in honor of the Muslim leader Kague.
In 1958 some residents of Barangay san Isidro decided to be an independent Barangay. An area
of two hectares was donated by Jose D. Bacongo for the school site.
A handful of residents, decided to put up a school buliding made of round woods and cogon. Residents
of Barangay San Isidro, thru the leadership of Jose D. Bacongo initiated fund raising by holding a benefit dance for the construction
of the school building.
Miss Josefina D. Bacongo was the first teacher of the school to handle multigrade class of 1 and 2. Pupils
were required to bring their own chairs made of round woods and bamboos.
Later the San Isidro Elementary School was renamed Bacongco Elementary school.
For children in the Philippines who are between the ages of 7 and 12, education
is compulsory and free. Although some families send their children to private
school, most children attend public school. The Philippine educational system
itself is similar to the American school system, but unlike America which starts school in August or September and goes through May or June,
the Philippines starts school in June and ends in March. The universities follow the
June ~ March school year as well, except they follow the system of using semesters (June-October, November-March). In the
schools,, English is the main language of instruction, although Filipino and local dialects are sometimes used, particulary
in the lower grades. The literacy rate of the adult population is about 94%.
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SCHOOL OF THE HIGHLANDS, PART 2
Tribal schools situated in remote rural areas where, in most cases, education and social services are non-existent,
thrive on community initiatives and volunteer services by local educators, parents, tribal leaders and NGOs.
Despite daunting barriers and the lack of resources, the villagers’ desire to provide education to their children
is the primary motivation that sustains the schools.
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At present the Bacongco Elementary School educates 455 students
from grade 1 to grade 6. This is done by only 12 teachers .
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UPDATE DONATIONS
We will keep you updated on the total amount that is collected for the Bacongco Elementary
School
Amount in Philippine Peso:
19.345.00
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In July 2006 we were able to donate the total amount of 20.000 pesos.
With this amount 35 schoolchildren could be supported for the year 2006/2007,
one ceilingfan for one of the classrooms could be installed, one comfort room for one of the classrooms could be constructed
and a piece of dirt road in front of the school could be covered with cement.
On behalf of the children and the teachers of the Bacongco Elememantary
School we would like to thank all those nice people who made a donation. Aliawan Enterprises will continue it's support for
the school.
The Aliawan family sincerely believes that building a good future for South Cotabato and it's people is only possible when people from all cultures, backgrounds and religions present
in South Cotabato will unite and work together.
To encourage others in this believe we will provide free weblinks in this website
to promote any other (non-profit) website and organisation that will support the upbuilding of South Cotabato and improving the life of its people. websites that will promote the
production of local made handicrafts or tourists destinations. You can send your URL to our e-mail address, please note that
your website will be subject for approval before posting.
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Thank you very much for your donation for the children of the Bacongco Elementary
School in Koronadal City.
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On February 24th 2007 we received this e-mail from the Bacongco Elementary
School of Barangay San Isidro, Koronadal City:
In behalf of the Teaching Force of Bacongco Elementary School, of Barangay San
Isidro, Koronadal City, Philippines together with the present set of PTCA officials as well as current enrolled pupils being
catered by the said institution with their respacteive parents and the whole community of the school wish to extend their
million thanks to all the unending support of the good and loving sponsors from the beautiful and sceneric place of the NETHERLANDS.
These includes the present 30 selected scholars, and most
of all, we also acknowledged theis heartly donations for the school beautification and improvements which benifited not only
the school but the whole community as well.
Hoping that these aids through donations will continue until
our goals and dreams will be realized sooner that BACONGCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL will be considered as one of the best school not only in the PHILIPPINES but in the world as well.
Thank you very much for your unending support. may God Bless
you all and your family.
Very Truly yours,
MA.NELODRAIN R. GARCIA
Principal I
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REGINE CARISMA
President, Student Gov't. Org
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LIEZL B. NUEVO
PTCA President
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In august 2007 Aliawan Enterprises
was awarded a certificate of recognition for having willingly established a strong partnership with the Department of Education
by providing assistance to the Bacongco Campus and de Bacongco Elementary school, thereby making the learning environment
more conductive to the attainment of quality education.
The certificate was given
by the School Division Superintendent Ma. Rosa A. Gutierrez in the presence of the Education Supervisor and Coordinator from
the Department of Education, Koronadal City for the Adopt a school program, Mr. Mario M. Madrero. DepEd’s Adopt-A-School
program gives private entities the opportunity to become active partners by providing assistance, either on a short-term or
long-term basis to various concerns in public education.
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In 2007 we were able to donate 27.000 pesos to support several children,
included the installation of 3 ceiling fans and start building a stone fence around the school. However, more donations
are needed to continue this support, also for the construction of 2 new classrooms.
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Harvesting the Sea
The world's population will be more than 6 billion. With birth rates falling faster than
ever in many countries.. Except that in others: such as the Philippines, the traditional demographic model of birth rates
declining as prosperity and female literacy grow is not working. The Philippines has a fertility rate of 3.8 children per woman, even though its average earnings
are three times as high and its female illiteracy levels twelve times lower.
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The general pattern of formal education in the Philippines follows four stages: Pre-primary level (nursery
and kindergarten) offered in most private schools; six years of primary education, followed by four years of secondary education.
College education usually takes four, sometimes five and in some cases as in medical and law schools, as long as eight years.
Graduate schooling is an additional two or more years.
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