So far this year Goducate has started 3 new literacy centers in Laguna, The Philippines, giving us a total of 5, which together have 72 students. Most of the students are pre-school children, though there are some older ones, who for various reasons are unable to attend school.
At two of the new centers the students were so keen to start that lessons have been held in very temporary structures. At Ulik lessons have been conducted under a tent, which also serves as a shelter for our music students in the area. At Burol, lessons have been held in the open, at first with students sitting on banana leaves, then as more joined the class, they sat on tarpaulin sheets.
Last month we were privileged to be visited by Goducate’s literacy trainer who is based in Iloilo, who came to motivate and upgrade our teachers. Her training sessions were attended by Goducate staff and volunteers as well as by some of the mothers of the students.
We were also very pleased last month to received from the Department of Education in Bay, Laguna, a certificate of appreciation for the Goducate literacy program. It signifies recognition that our program is a valuable support for the Department’s program.