Sports occupy a vital role in our

lives. It keeps us fit, and healthy and

makes us active. The secret to having a

healthy and positive lifestyle is to have a

positive mind and body. Sports is one such activity

that helps us in maintaining a proper physique and a

positive mentality.

In schools, sports are one way to show the

skills and talents of the learners and develop the

spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie among individuals. Another purpose

of this activity is to enable learners to realize their strengths and weaknesses

and be able to improve in each area. The said activity will also help learners de-

rive from doing obnoxious things that might hinder them from achieving a

bright future. But due to the pandemic, sports has to stop.

The camera lit and the action started with the parade of teams at 7:30

am on February 25. It was followed by the opening program facilitated by the

teachers. Mrs. Nancy B. Apolinar, Master Teacher I

of Saclag Settlement Farm School led the prayer

while Mrs. Gemma M. Valdes, Master Teacher II

of San Teodoro Central School (the host school)

conducted the National Anthem and the hymns ( Ori-

 ental Mindoro and San Teodoro Hymn).

Athletes and coaches were welcomed by

Mrs. Agnes A. Ribon, Principal II of the

host school. Mrs. Nelia M. Castillo, the Publis Schools

District Supervisor gave her inspiring message to

enlighten the sports spirit of the athletes. Everyone

cheered as the escorts and muses raised their ban-

ners. Mr. Jay B. Bae, Principal II, and the District

Sports Officer presented the different delega-

tions. Deafening yells roared as the different teams cheered for their ath-

letes. Princess Tania M. Sara led the oath of amateurism while selected ath-

letes from every team lit the urn of unity and friendship. The real action

started when Mrs. Castillo declared the official start of the district meet.

Day 1 was the elimination round for all the events. A short meeting was held as

orientation for the officials. the 100m dash is the symbolic start of the ath-

letics event. Officials and coaches facilitated the 100m

dash, 200m, and 400m run eliminations for boys and

girls that lasted up to noon. The long jump was

the first to conduct at 1 pm. Athletes from the

different teams gave their longest stride as they

 fought for dominance in the contest. The

triple jump followed as well as the high

jump for boys and girls. At the end of day

1 of the school meet, Blue Jays' athletes soared high

and ensured a spot in the unit meet. High jump girls

on the other hand were not able to finish and contin-

ued the other day. District meet has truly a huge

comeback for those who have sports nostalgia.

Day 2 started at 7:30 am with high jump girls. Athletes gathered at the

game area with enthusiasm and eagerness to secure their post in the unit

meet. The next game was javelin throw boys and girls category and discuss

throw boys. Since there were several throwers, the games lasted up to 12:40

pm. the officials decided to have a break and continue at 1 pm. Shotput was

then played. The contest ended at 3:30 pm. Tallying and recording followed. A

short conversation between officials undergone regarding the selection of

athletes that will compete in the unit meet. An-

nouncement of selected athletes followed.

At the end of the meet, everybody felt victori-

ous. And for those who missed sports events for

 the past two years, SPORTS NOSTALGIA:

NO MORE.

Prepared:

MARY ANN A. MANIEBO

Teacher III
Noted:

JAY B. BAE
Principal II
With the theme "Breaking Borders, Building Peace", Calsapa Elementary School
held its first School Meet last January 21, 2023 after the two years peak of pan-
demic.

School Meet participants, the CES pupils, excitedly joined the first part of the pro-
gram which are the assembly and parade. Every 'family' participated the parade
wearing their designated colors. The road of Calsapa from the school up to the near
Sitio was filled with the cheerful voices of yells from the participants as they en-
thusiastically represented their group/family.

The opening program was done through a prayer lead by Ma'am Aphrodite D.
Gamorez, Grade One teacher, followed by the singing of the National Anthem con-
ducted by Ma'am Michelle A. Alcarez, Grade Two teacher. MIMAROPA March and
MINDOREÑO March were also sang, steered by Ma'am Olivia D. Carolino, Grade
Three teacher. An energetic and inspiring opening message was delivered by Sir
Jay B. Bae, principal of the school. He emphasize

the importance of sportsmanship among the players and enjoyment of the program to all the partici-
pants present. Presentation of different family was correspondingly spearheaded by the school
sports coordinator, Sir Benjie A. Maniebo. It became more exciting during the hoisting of banner
for all the muses and escorts of each family as representatives were eager to win the banner raising
synchronized by the loud cheer of the participants watching and also thrilled for the result. The
burning flame on the urn of unity and friendship was lighted by Zeus Israel S. Aclan, a Grade Six
pupil. Participants of the program accompanied the act of lighting with loud applause and glee. Al-
so, the oath of sportsmanship was fronted by Crisha Maye I. Calderon, a Grade Five pupil. And to
formally start the program, Mr. Jay B. Bae declared the opening of Calsapa Elementary School's
School Meet 2023.

The participants were given adequate time to have their snacks after the opening program and pro-
ceeded to the games afterwards. Sports such as running for 100 and 200 meters, discus and javelin
throw, shotput, high jump, long jump, badminton, chess and basketball selection were all success-
fully done preceded by the Sir Benjie A. Maniebo and assisted by his co -committee staffs, Ma'am
Apol P. Brillo, and Ma'am Michelle A. Alcarez.

The whole day of the meet was an enjoyable experience to everyone especially the players and oth-
er participants. The awarding ceremony was fruitfully managed with certificates and medals given
to the winners. Everyone was delighted and exuberant although it was the time of the day to end
the program. It was undeniably another successful event conducted in the school thanks to the par-
ticipation of all CES learners and staffs.