Birthday Share 2016

 Every year since my birth, we would celebrate it with people who matters most. So every year, I chose people to celebrate it with. We usually celebrate it with different advocacies I personally support and communities I work with. This day, I shared some gifts that my friends have prepared for the Haduan Community.

Haduan Community Outreach with the Pathfinders

Yesterday was the first outdoor class undertaken, parents came to see what possible learning their children will have. The objective of the trip was not for commercial toursim but rather an introduction to the first inhabitants of the Philippines. The children were shown how the ancient way of life, and they were taught the importance between the relationship of the environment and the people. 

They learned first hand why I want them to help me advocate for the protection of the IP land, customs and tradition. Eventually they will be the leaders of the future.

Showing them the difference of the way of life, difficulties and simplicity of life will further hopefully make them more appreciative of what they have.

New Challenge New Role

I am formally invited to be part of Livingstone International School community as their outdoor class moderator. I have accepted the challenge and have given the proposal for an outdoor class that will be based on scouting method I have learned during my Girl Scout years.

This will also be the best platform that I can formally introduce the katutubo way of life (Indigenous People or group) to the children. The future leaders has to see beyond what the classroom portrays and the digital world shows about IP's. This way I can contribute more to the humane treatment of the IP's.

It is a voluntary based membership outdoor class and hopefully it will gather interest. It will officially be offered on the school opening. I am excited to impart values I have learned.

 Official Name :  Pathfinders

Name is derived from a SCOUTING position and badge that meant for young scouts being experts at finding ways or path through unchartered territories. Explorers of new skills. A school organization that shall follow the SEVEN (7) SCOUT METHOD.

 Objective:

 1. To inculcate the importance of being a responsible and trustworthy citizen of the world regardless of nationality.

2. To impart the knowledge of scouting, first aid and security through fun activities.

3. To help children improve self-reliance and leadership skills.

4. To encourage the idea of “naturalist” and live by its ideals.

 Proposed Activities

 1. Team immersion through creation of patrol ideals.

2. Outdoor activities like pitching tent practice (school ground), cooking (basic fire skill set), out of town camping (activities are age appropriate) and hiking (Clark and or nearby areas).

 3. Final examination as follows :

 a. 6 to 8 years old- VISTA VERDE overnight to test skills on independence and self-reliance with adult supervision

b. 9 to 10 years old – 3 days adventure pack activities, headquarters San Marino Place

c. 11 to 14 – 3 days general camp out either Camp Kanawa (Morong, Bataan) or Apaliin Trail (Subic Bay with housing at the Aeta Community)

 End Result

1. Values Formation – living the ideals of Scout Masters and Red Cross Org.

2. Skills Enhancement – Map Reading, Basic outdoor Code, basic first aid and survival skills.

PATHFINDER SCHEDULE

WEEK 1

INTRODUCTION TO PATHFINDER (SCOUT METHOD TEACHING)

A. BRIEF HISTORY OF SCOUTING

B. PROMISE AND LAW

GAME –

WEEK 2

A. LEARNING BY GOING – LEARNING NEW SKILLS BY GETTING ACQUIANTED WITH MAP AND COMPASS READING, BASIC CAMPING GUIDE (SETTING SCENE)

B.SYMBOLIC FRAMEWORK – PATROL OR SMALL TEAM SYSTEM ASSIGNMENT

GAME –

WEEK 3

A. PRACTICE THE PATROL ON THEIR BASIC SCOUT PROGRESS INTEGRATE FIRE MAKING

B. INTRODUCTION TO SERVICE AND COMMITMENT

GAME –

WEEK 4

A. INTRODUCTION TO NATURE AND OUTDOORS ACTIVITIES – COOKING WITHOUT POTS/NATURALIST WAY

B. PATROL WORKING TOGETHER

C. SKILL ENHANCEMENT – MAP & COMPASS READING WITH TENT SET UP

GAME –

WEEK 5

A. PATHFINDER SPEAKS – BASIC MORSE CODE- ALPHABETS

B. EMERGENCY FLAG READING I.E SOS

GAME –

WEEK 6

A. PATHFINDER SPEAKS LESSON 2 – FIRST NAME

GAME

WEEK 7

A. PATHFINDER SPEAKS LESSON 3 – REAL WORLD SOS

GAME

WEEK 8

A. INTEGRATION OF LESSON 1 TO 3

GAME

WEEK 9

A. ROPES & TIES

GAME

WEEK 10

A. PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF WEEK 4 TO 9

GAME

WEEK 11

A. INTEGRATION OF SERVICE ANF COMMITMENT

B. YOUNG AND ADULTS WORKING TOGETHER

C. HISTORY OF RED CROSS MISSION & VISION

GAME

WEEK 12

A. INTRODUCTION TO FIRST AID

B. HOUSEHOLD COMMON POISON & FIRST AID

GAME

WEEK 13

A. HEAT/COLD/DIABETIC EMERGENCIES

GAME

WEEK 14

A. REVIEW AND PRACTICALAPPLICATION WEEK 12 & 13

GAME

WEEK 15

A. ANATOMICAL OBSTRUCTION FIRST AIDS

GAME

WEEK 16

A. WOUND ORIENTATION

B. INTRODUCTION TO EMERGENCY WOUND BANDAGES AND USAGE

GAME

WEEK 17

A. BANDAGING TECHNIQUES – TRIANGLE

GAME

WEEK 18

A. PRACTICAL APPLICATION – OPEN WOUND

WEEK 19

A. SPRAIN & STRAIN

GAME

WEEK 20

A. REVIEW WEEK 15 TO 17

GAME

WEEK 21

A. REVIEW WEEK 18 & 19

GAME

WEEK 22

A. CIRCULAR BANDAGING TECHNIQUES

GAME

WEEK 23

A. INTEGRATION TRIANGLE & CIRCULAR BANDAING

WEEK 24

A. DISASTER ORIENTATION

Give Love 2016

 As part of our effort to support advocacies that at least create impact with the lives of others, this year my friends and I chose to celebrate our Month of Love to Ima's House. They have requested some supplies from us and we are delivering whatever we were able to gather.