LAARNI C.

MICAYAS, RL

HOOL LIBRARY SPECIFICATION

POINTS OF DISCUSSION
1. SCHOOL LIBRARY AS INTEGRAL PART OF THE
SCHOOL
2. STANDARDS OF PHILIPPINE SCHOOL LIBRARIES
3. LIBRARIES IN DEPED
A. SCHOOL LIBRARY
B. LIBRARY HUBS
C. ALS MOBILE LIBRARY
School Library: An Integral Part of School
 What is a school library?
A school library is a school’s physical and digital
learning space where reading, inquiry, research,
thinking, imagination, and creativity are central to
students’ information-to-knowledge journey and to
their personal, social, and cultural growth.
--International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
 What is a school library?

A school library is very important in the attainment of

the objectives of education. Its main function is to make
instructional materials available and accessible to
teachers and learners in order to develop positive
reading/study habits and develop the ability to use these
materials efficiently and effectively as tools of learning.

--Department of Education
What is a school library?
A school library operates as a:

• dedicated physical and digital space in a school that is open and accessible to
all;
• information space providing equitable and open access to quality information
sources across all media, including print, multimedia, and curated digital
collections;
• safe space where individual curiosity, creativity, and an orientation toward
learning are encouraged and supported and where students can explore diverse
topics, even controversial topics, in privacy and safety;

--IFLA
What is a school library?
A school library operates as a:

• instructional space where students learn the capabilities and

dispositions for engaging with information and for creating
knowledge; • technological space providing a diverse range of
technology tools, software, and expertise for the creation,
representation, and sharing of knowledge;
• literacy center where the school community nurtures reading and
literacy development in all its forms;

--IFLA
What is a school library?
A school library operates as a:

• center for digital citizenship where the learning community learns to

use digital tools appropriately, ethically, and safely, and learns
strategies to protect identity and personal information;
•information environment for all in the community through equitable
access to resources, technology, and information skills development that
are not always available in homes;

--IFLA
What is a school library?
A school library operates as a:

•social space open for cultural, professional, and educational

events (e.g., events, meetings, exhibits, resources) for the general
community.

--IFLA
What Does DepEd Say About School Library?

The library is a service center, reading center, guidance center,

material production center, and most importantly teaching-
learning center. The library should be the center of a school being
an integral and indispensable part of it.

--DECS Order No. 6, s. 1998

What Does DepEd Say About School Library?

Each elementary and secondary school must have a

functional library. Schools without libraries must establish
them, those with libraries must improve them.

--DECS Order No. 6, s. 1998

What Does DepEd Say About School Library?

An effective school library must reflect the needs of its school

population. It must be properly and adequately equipped to
meet the needs of the curriculum and the users.

--DepEd Order No. 56, s.2011

What Does DepEd Say About School Library?

The school library shall acquire print, non-print, and

electronic materials as well as equipment that will
support and reinforce the curriculum and meet the
needs, abilities, and interests of users.

-
-DepEd Order No. 56, s.2011
Why is school library an integral part of the
school?

The school library is an integral part of teaching and

learning in the school. It scaffolds and provides
access to resources.

--National Library of New Zealand

Why is school library an integral part of
the school?
The school library is integral to
the educational process.

--UNESCO/IFLA School Library Manifesto

Why is school library an integral part of
the school?
According to UNESCO/IFLA School Library
Manifesto the following are essential to the
development of literacy, information literacy,
teaching, learning and culture and are core
school library services:
Why is school library an integral part of
the school?
 supporting and enhancing educational goals as outlined in
the school’s mission and curriculum;
 developing and sustaining in children the habit and
enjoyment of reading and learning, and the use of libraries
throughout their lives;
 offering opportunities for experiences in creating and using
information for knowledge, understanding, imagination and
enjoyment;
Why is school library an integral part of
the school?

supporting all students in learning and practicing skills for evaluating

and using information, regardless of form, format or medium,
including sensitivity to the modes of communication within the
community;
providing access to local, regional, national and global resources and
opportunities that expose learners to diverse ideas, experiences and
opinions;
organizing activities that encourage cultural and social awareness and
sensitivity;
Why is school library an integral part of
the school?
working with students, teachers, administrators and parents
to achieve the mission of the school; proclaiming the concept
that intellectual freedom and access to information are
essential to effective and responsible citizenship and
participation in a democracy;
promoting reading and the resources and services of the
school library to the whole school community and beyond.
Why is school library an integral part of
the school?
IFLA School Library Guidelines enumerate instructional programs of school libraries:
• literacy and reading promotion;
• media and information literacy (e.g., information literacy, information skills,
information competencies, information fluency, media literacy, transliteracy);
• inquiry-based learning (e.g., problem-based learning, critical thinking);
• technology integration;
• professional development for teachers; and
• appreciation of literature and culture.
Why is school library an integral part of
the school?
The school library provides information and ideas that are
fundamental to functioning successfully in today’s information
and knowledge-based society. The school library equips
students with life-long learning skills and develops the
imagination, enabling them to live as responsible citizens.

-- UNESCO/IFLA School Library Manifesto

Why is school library an integral part of
the school?
The school library provides information and ideas that are
fundamental to functioning successfully in today’s information
and knowledge-based society. The school library equips students
with life-long learning skills and develops the imagination,
enabling them to live as responsible citizens.
--
UNESCO/IFLA School Library Manifesto
How is school library regarded?

School libraries help prepare students to live and learn

in a world of information. The mission of school libraries
is to ensure that students and staff are able to use ideas
and information.

-- Dept . of Education, California

How is school library regarded?

The school library is essential to every long-term

strategy for literacy, education, information
provision and economic, social and cultural
development.

--
UNESCO/IFLA School Library Manifesto
How is school library regarded?

The school library is pivotal to developing 21st

century skills. It can also play a key role in
building a learning community.

--
National Library of New Zealand
How is school library regarded?

The goal of all school libraries is to develop

information literate students who are
responsible and ethical participants in society.

--IFLA
 STANDARDS FOR
PHILIPPINE SCHOOL
LIBRARIES
 Background: Standards for Philippine
School Libraries
IFLA/UNESCO
Manifesto
VMGO

Administration
D
O
Human Resources
RA • Academic 5 Collection
9246 • School 6, Management
Services & Functional
“An Act
• Special Utilization Library
• s.
Modernizing the Public Physical Facilities
Practice of 2
Librarianship in 0 ICT Facilities &
the Philippines”
1 Services
1 Financial
Resources
Linkages &
Networking
DECS Order No. 6,
1998
 STANDARD I.
VISION, MISSION,
GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES
A.Clearly defined vision, mission, goals and objectives for the
school library media center shall be established in terms of
line with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the school.

B.A set of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations shall be

formulated by the library head and staff to ensure
consistency in the operation of services.

C.A written Manual of Operation as well as Student/ Faculty

Guides shall be maintained and continuously updated to
serve as guide to the staff in the implementation of tasks
and to the users in the utilization of resources and services.]
– same as B
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 STANDARD II.
ADMINISTRATION
 A. A unified program integrating library and
audiovisual programs sections under the leadership
of a qualified and competent professional is
recommended shall be maintained. -
A1: “A unified program for library under the
leadership of a qualified librarian.”
A2: “A unified program for AV under a trained AV
technician with direct supervision of a licensed
librarian.” (who is also in-charge of the library?)

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 B. Where there are two or more professional librarians,
one is appointed as the head to oversee the smooth
implementation of services as well as the supervision
of personnel. - add “based on [qualification,]
educational attainment, length of service [tenure],
seminars/trainings [CPDs] [attended], and
performance.”
C. The school library media center shall be regularly
evaluated in terms of its services, personnel and
resources, not only by the students but also by the
faculty. - include tools for evaluation (too prescriptive)
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 D. A set of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
shall be formulated by the library head and staff to
ensure consistency in the operation of services.
E. A written Manual of Operation as well as Student/
Faculty Guides shall be maintained and continuously
updated to serve as guide to the staff in the
implementation of tasks and to the users in the
utilization of resources and services.

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 STANDARD III.
HUMAN RESOURCES
 A. The school library media center shall be appropriately
staffed by full time licensed librarians and trained clerical
support, the number of which is proportionate to student
population.
1. Size

For an enrollment of 500 or less – 1 full time professional librarian +1 support staff

For an enrollment of 1000 – 1 full time professional head librarian/media specialist +2

support staff

For and enrollment of 2000 – 1 full time professional head librarian/media specialist, 2
full time librarian/media specialist + 4 support staff

Note: There shall be an additional librarian and two additional support staff for every
additional one thousand enrollment
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 2. Qualifications

2.1 Professional Librarian – BLS/BLIS graduate or BSE/BSEED

major or minor in Library Science or certified by Board of
Librarians (or licensed)

Note: The head librarian/media specialist must have graduate

units in Library and Information Science (LIS) or related field
(e.g. MA major in Educational Technology) and 5 years
experience in the library.

2.2 Library Assistant/Clerk – College/secretarial graduate

2.3 Audiovisual technician – 2 year course in Electronics

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 The professional/licensed librarian shall be given a FULL
faculty status, with corresponding privileges and other benefits
comparable to those of the teaching faculty.

Participation in seminar-workshops, conferences and other

continuing professional education activities shall be
encouraged and subsidized.

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 STANDARD IV.
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
 A. COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT

1. The school library media center shall acquire print, non-print and electronic materials as well as
equipment that will support and reinforce the curriculum and meet the needs, abilities and interest
of the users.

2. These materials shall be current and in good condition and must reflect an appropriate balance
among all types of resources.

3. The school library media center shall maintain a local history collection composed of materials
about the school community, its history, programs, people, etc.

4. The librarian/media specialist, in coordination with the faculty, shall be responsible for the
selection and acquisition of all materials based on written Collection Development Plan.

5. The recommended size of the various collections for an enrollment of less than 1000 students are
follows:

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• A basic collection of 3,000 book titles for the elementary level and 5,000 titles for the
secondary level is necessary to support the curricular offerings of the school;

• Twenty percent (20%) of the total collection shall be published within the last ten (10)
years

• A basic subscription to 15 titles of general interest magazines and 10 titles of

professional journals

• A basic subscription of 3 titles of newspapers on national coverage and 1 title with

local news coverage.

• An updated collection of pamphlets, clippings, government documents, vocational

information and other materials appropriate to the curriculum and interest of students
shall be provided.

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A starting collection of non-print materials on various formats as follows:
• 1 map for each geographic region and 1 special map (i.e. economic, weather, political, historical, etc.) for
each type being studied. The number of duplicates will be determined by the number of sections that will
be using the map at the same time.

• 2 globes

• 100 titles of video recordings on different subject areas

• 200 titles of sound recordings in different types of music

• 15 titles of slide sets

• 25 titles of transparency sets

• 50 titles of electronic resources (e.g. CD-ROMS, audio books, etc)

• An acquisition of 1000 pieces representing pictures, charts, study prints, photographs and other types of
graphic materials
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• A variety of audiovisual equipment available in amounts quantity adequate to serve the
instructional program of the school:
B. SELECTION AND ORGANIZATION

1. Book selection shall be a shared responsibility among the librarians, teachers and administrators;

2. Basic policies for the selection of printed and non-printed materials shall be formally and clearly
formulated;

3. All print and non-print materials and equipment shall be properly organized, stored, and displayed
following standard rules and procedures of cataloguing and classification for easy retrieval and
dissemination;

4. An inventory and weeding of the collection shall be conducted regularly

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C. PRESERVATION AND SECURITY
The school library media center shall have a program for the care
and preservation of all its collection. It should also have an
adequate safeguard against loss, mutilation and theft.

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 STANDARD V
SERVICES AND UTILIZATION
 A. The school library media center shall be open before, during
and after classes to meet the needs of the clientele and
maximize the use of library resources, facilities and services.

B. Announcements of acquisition and other promotional

activities shall be made periodically. - add “through print and
non-print (social media)” .

C. Coordination Collaboration with the faculty shall be done to

promote effective use of the school library media center as
well as to develop and improve the reading habits of students

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 D. Instruction on the effective use of the library media center
and on various information sources shall be given to the
students as well as to the faculty. - develop a library instruction
standard per grade level to set as guide - add “to those who are
involved in the library (staff, parents, student practicumers,
teacher librarians).

E. The school library media center shall be available for use by

individual students and by class groups throughout the school
day. Flexible scheduling enables the teacher to bring his class
to the library at the time best suited for the purpose of class
supervised research.
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 STANDARD VI.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES
 A. The school library media center shall be housed in a barrier-free and
flexible facility that can accommodate a seating capacity of 10% of the
total student population. - put provision for below 500 (20%) and above
500 student population (10%) - increase seating capacity to 20% of the
student population

B. The library shall provide a storage space room for the print inactive
collection and supplies, a reading area for faculty, a workroom area and a
store room, an office for the head librarian/media center coordinator, as
well as a space a room for formal library instruction. - add an adjective to
describe “storage space”

C. In big schools where the library is also a media centers, a space shall
be provided for group discussion, Web surfing, listening and viewing, as
well as for the storage, distribution, and repair of The center shall be
appropriately equipped with attractive and, at the same time, functional
furniture to make it inviting aesthetically appealing to young users.
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 C. In schools where the library is also a media centers, a space shall be
provided for group discussion, Web surfing, listening and viewing, as well
as for the storage, distribution, and repair of audiovisual materials and
equipment.

D. The school library media center shall be equipped with attractive and,
at the same time, functional furniture to make it inviting to young users.

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 STANDARD VII.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FACILITIES AND SERVICES
 A.The school library media center shall have facilities for
information and communication technology and
communication services for the efficient retrieval and
dissemination of information resources by the library staff
and its users. This includes computer workstations with
Internet connectivity, printers, scanners, headphones, and
the like.

B.Policies and procedures in the use and maintenance of ICT

resources and services shall be formulated and managed by
a qualified staff with the requisite skills.

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 STANDARD VIII.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES
 A. The school shall provide adequate funds for staffing and
sufficient funds to acquire resources and supplies in support of
the school library media center programs.- add standard
amount or estimated amount for funding

B. To sustain the library’s growth and development, a library/AV

fee shall be collected, reviewed periodically and updated
whenever necessary.- provide basis for library fee/library
budget + funds coming from this shall be budgeted for library
and AV collections- Add a statement of support where to get
the salary of the librarian, its increase, and the like.

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 C. Funds shall be administered by the librarians and
apportioned according to the needs of the school curriculum.

D. Funds shall be budgeted for staff development, investment

in new and improved means of information access and delivery
shall also be allocated.

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 STANDARD IX.
LINKAGES AND NETWORKING
 A. The school library media center shall
participate in resource sharing networks in order
to increase the opportunities to intensify the
collection and services.

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 B. The school library media center shall establish
linkages with other resource centers in the
vicinity/community (e.g. barangay, public and
special libraries) and refer students to their
collections. where students can be referred to for
research and additional sources of information.-
add private organizations such as Rotary Club,
embassies

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School Libraries In DepED
A. SCHOOL
LIBRARY
Framework of an Established and Functional School
Library

School Libraries Work! (ALA, 2016 ed.)

Provide collaborative programs for reading
instruction
Select and provide resources to meet the
learning needs of all students
Assure seamless integration of
technology, teaching and learning
Provide resources to support state and
national standards
Offer resources that enhance leveled
classroom collections
Encourage students to independently seek,
access, and use information
Promote reading advocacy by matching students books in all formats,
including print, audio and e-books

Teach information skills

Collaborate with teachers to meet the intellectual needs of students

Organize, manage, and maintain a collection of valuable resources

Provide resources and activities for students that are meaning now and in the
future
Share the findings of reading research with
teachers
Promote resources and activities that spark student
interest in reading, learning, and achievement throughout
the school years
Maintain a supportive and nurturing environment in the library
and network environment to increase student satisfaction and
achievements
Collaborate with teachers regularly to provide resources
and activities for course, unit, and lesson integration

Provide leadership in the school for achieving school

missions, objectives, and strategies

Manage information by providing intellectual and physical

access to information in print, media, and online
resources, either local or web-based
Encourage classroom teachers to integrate
literature and information skills into the curriculum
Offer opportunities for teachers and school librarians to
collaborate on projects that help students use a variety of
resources, conduct research, and present their findings

Are supported fiscally and programmatically by the

educational community to achieve the mission of the
school
 The certified School Librarians

Librarians’ Board Examination

RA 10912 Continuous Professional Development for all

regulated professions

National Competency-based Standards for Filipino

Librarians: Personal, Professional, & Technology
 If we don’t have Licensed
Librarian, school library can be
in the care of a teacher, or
teacher-librarian.
-HARROD’S LIBRARIANS’ GLOSSARY
AND REFERENCE BOOK
B. LIBRARY
HUB
B. LIBRARY HUB
 THE LIBRARY HUB
The Vision
A functional Library Hub in every schools division is a reservoir of reading
materials envisioned to develop among pupils and students the love for and
habit of reading
The Mission
A Library Hub equipped with adequate and varied quality Supplementary
Reading Materials for public elementary and secondary schools shall be
established nationwide
The Goal
To set up at least one Library Hub in every schools division by 2010
 OBJECTIVES OF LIBRARY
HUB
1. Provide greater access to reading materials to all public school
pupils and students through Library Hubs
2. Provide quality and appropriate books to public schools
nationwide
3. Develop the love for books and habit of reading
4. Make every Filipino child a book lover
5. Support the development of reading and comprehension skills of
public school pupils and students
 What is a Library Hub?
It is a “warehouse and wholesale” library located in
a strategic place within a Division and exclusively
providing public elementary and secondary schools
with quality and adequate supplementary reading
materials arranged in plastic bins and sorted by
subject area and grade or year level.
 Basic Policies
1. A Hub shall be established in every schools division
throughout the country.
2. A Hub is a warehouse of reading materials for public
elementary and secondary schools. It shall be open
throughout the day, Mondays to Fridays, except on holidays.
3. Every Hub shall provide greater access to a variety of
reading materials systematically organized in bins.
 Basic Policies
4. The Hub shall be equipped with books and non-book materials that can be
readily available to learning resource centers in public schools.
5. The Hub shall in no way be converted into any other type of Library
(provincial, city, municipal) or as a venue for activities other than what the
Hub has been legally established for.
6. All Hub properties shall be free from any promotional and political ads of
any sponsor/donor whether government or private.
 Basic Policies
7. For failure in the construction or completion of the Hub infrastructure within
prescribed period as stipulated in the contract without valid justification, the reading
materials received shall be recalled by the DepEd Central Office. All expenditures
incurred therein shall be the responsibility of the sponsor or the Division.
8. Immediately after the completion of the Hub renovation/construction, a turnover
ceremony shall be held to transfer the management of the Hub to the schools division.
9. The allocation and distribution of reading materials shall be according to the size of
the schools division such as Small, Medium, Large and Extra-large.
 Why is it called a Library Hub?
• It is the center or depot of learning activities.
• It is a circulation of books, reading materials and other
educational resources in a division.
• It aims to develop the love and habit of reading among
pupils and students in public schools. The project supports
the DepED’s reading program.
• Is the key to unlocking the challenge of literacy on a
nationwide scale.
 The Hub Enhancements
• Library Hub Institute (for Librarian / Teacher training)
• READshops
• Basic Computer Skills Training
• Infrastructure to support 3 types of school libraries:
• Basic School Library : Reading Corners / Centers (RC)
• Leader School Library : Learning Resource Centers
(LRC) w/ multi-media capabilities
• Global School Library : Internet-connected LRCs
 The Strategies
Medium to Long-Term

 Help schools establish Reading Corners or Libraries

 Train teachers to develop and implement reading programs
 Build relationships with donors / institutions, NGOs and
LGUs to source private and public (SEF) funds for
establishing local school libraries and running reading
programs
 How are books borrowed from the hub?

The books are packed in roll-away bins and bundled according to different
subject areas and grade/year levels. The bins are stocked in shelving and can
be borrowed by the schools. A school may borrow these bins and bring these
in their respective classrooms and hold their reading sessions. They can
keep the bins for 25 calendar days, return them afterwards and borrow
another set of books. In this way, the reading materials are made accessible
to every to every one not necessary of ownership.
3. ALS MOBILE
LIBRARY
 Why ALS Mobile Library?
 in order to sustain as well as increase the literacy skills
gained by the out-of-school children, outof-school youth
and adults, especially those who have already completed the
ALS Literacy Programs/Projects.
 forges/strengthens partnership between the DepEd and
the LGUs, NGOs and other stakeholders of ALS.
 earners are made aware of their roles and responsibilities
in improving the quality of their lives.
What is ALS Mobile Library
An innovative approach that provides a collection of
print and non-print materials like books, pamphlets,
recording and films placed in a receptacle and located
in target areas to serve the literacy needs of
prospective learners.
as a support component after the implementation of
ALS Programs/Projects, e.g., Basic Literacy Program
(BLP), Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E)
Program, and other ALS programs/projects.
Objectives:
 harness under the program the interagency efforts
to help out-of-school children, youth and adults
continue their non formal education;
 helps sustain the literacy gains of the learners; and
 raise awareness and provide access to the
government’s development activities for oneself and
the community.
Target beneficiaries:
o ALS learners (out-of-school children,
youth and adults)
o ALS completers
Criteria in the selection of site for ALS
Mobile Library?
 with ALS programs/projects completers and on-going ALS activities
 with active local Service Providers
 with existing reading centers
 with a functional ALS District Center with a full-time ALS District
Coordinators
 with a very supportive, cooperative/active LGUs and other agencies
 overall positive attitude for the Mobile Library by the communities to
be involved
How To Put Up an ALS Mobile Library?

 Advocacy and Social Mobilization

 Installation/Setting-Up
 Program Implementation
Where should ALS Mobile Library be
installed?
 Strategically located
 A place where out-of-school children youth and adults can
read and learn
 Accessible to all community learners
Contents:

•Functional range of learning

resources in order to provide
everyone in the community
information and lifelong learning.
What methodologies should ALS Mobile
Library use?
 dynamic and responsive strategies
 system and procedures appropriate for out-of school
children, youth and adults
 acceptable and sustainable
administrative/managerial processes/procedures
 linkage with wide-range of local agencies
 multi-media including indigenous resources
Who are involved in the implementation
of ALS Mobile Library?
Central Office
Regional Office
Division Office
District Office
Barangay and Purok Offices
ALS Mobile Teachers/District ALS Coordinators
Librarians
Different models of ALS Mobile Library
Movable cabinet
Multicab
Horse carriage
Carabao carriage
Van
Tricycle/motorbike
Library-on-wheels/bus
MOVABLE CABINETS
HORSE CARRIAGE
VAN/MULTICAB
TRICYCLE/MOTORCYCLE
LIBRARY ON WHEELS/BUS
Activities: reading
Activities: STORY TELLING
ACTIVITIES: GAMES
ACTIVITIES : ARTS MAKING
 Activity:
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