"Rainscaping: A State of the Art Work of Love for Social Change"
Title: "Rainscaping: A State of the Art Work of Love for Social Change"
Introduction:
“Let it pour”. Now that the ongoing project is nearly finished, everyone in the CNHS could say “let the rain pour.”
The Senior High School Building has no more worries when big rain comes, because of the Rainscaping Project headed by the Senior High School Empowerment Technology students.
Rainscaping is a rain garden, a low-maintenance option for managing storm water runoff in our yard. It is the right landscaping in the right places which help make drainage problems go away.
Rainscaping conserve soil, enhance mental well-being, reduce watering needs, reduce air pollution and provide educational opportunities.
This project is not successful without the support of well-meaning individuals.
Stakeholders:
LGU Loboc for the SEF allocation budget to counterpart our DepEd /Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) Fund, Hon. German T. Palapar for the 20 sacks of cement, Larry Maceren for the canal design and structure for Phase 1 of 3 of the project, Ariel Jimenez for his genuine advise on the choice of plants suitable for our climate and location, Dr. Marietta D.Biliran, PhD for the creative sample rainscape designs as points of reference for the teachers and students, the parents of the Grade 12 students who willingly gave their consent to send their students to school to work on Saturdays, the School Parent-Teacher Association for the P14,000.00 budget for the labor cost of the project and the CNHS Teaching and Non-Teaching Force for the moral support.
Most of all, acknowledgement and special gratitude to the 83 Grade 12 Students enrolled in the Empowerment Technology and in Organization and Management subjects namely: Carl John Ansing,Junrey Bagarinao, Joshua Bantugan, Julieto Barrete,Joel Bioyo, Jestoni Budiongan, Ruben Bulibuli, John Gil Calipusan, Reynald Cañedo, John Carlo Dizon, Alvin Rey Estoque, Nico Jun Evalle, Kenneth Dave Ganzon, Zosimo Gonzaga Jr., Delio Gonzal, Chesuel Hermano, Marvin Imboy, Demetrio Inte Jr., Hansolo Lagang, Jessie Malig-on, Ivin Kim Macadaeg, Angelito Managuing, Edryan Andrew Ondap, Vincent Patayon, Jimmy Ponte, Christian Pontiano, Carlo Revuelto, John Christian Salado, Jimmy Santos, Bernabe Saraspe Jr., Dexter Jay Sarigumba, Ryan Sepe, Oliver John Sevillejo, Leomel Simborio, Jovencio Tablon Jr., Jefferson Tuba, Ramil Villamor Jr.,Darlyn Acuña, Michelle Acuña, Hazel Adorable, Hannie Jean Avelino, Rosell Ayop, Kristine Balaba, Filomina Jane Baliwis, Flordeliz Ann Balog, Mary Grace Balucan, Mae Ann Berenguer, Jane Budiongan, Ana Marie Bulibuli, Mia Angeline Cabel, Jesiela Marie Cosip, Jessica Curambao, Kyla Dalagan, Ereca Jane Estoque, Jolina Hortezuela, Girlie Isi-os, Nesle Mae Labuan,Juliet Luib, Robeiline Macarayan, Mary Guadalou Maquindang, Mary Ann Matildo, Michelle Matildo, Eve Londra Odal, Kristine Joy Olaer, Shaira Ortiz, Vanessa Palomo, Liezelbeth Pasoc, Florence Peliño, Melanie Primor, Lady Ann Quito, Ma. Christine Requierme, Haide Saguirel, Mhabel Pearl Salisid, Irene Taculod, Laika Mae Tagalogon, Jeny Taldo, Juvelyn Tanasas,
Le Ann Camille Tecson, Regine Torotoro, Mikayla Tulang, Jessica Lou Tumanda, Jiezel Tutor and Cherry Mae Vale.
Guided by the Subject Teacher: Mrs. Francisca A. Rabon and assisted by the CNHS Rainscape Mentor Teacher: Miss. Melinda A. Abitona , and supported by the CNHS Principal: Mrs. Mia Marie J. Biliran.
Rationale:
The subject teacher decided to let the students identify recent school problems as an ICT Project for Social Change. The groups presented the problems in a video presentation form. Then, the class has to decide which among of the identified problems should be addressed based on its importance and urgency.
The subject teacher decided on the project- based learning activity as an expected outcome/output of the Empowerment Technology subject in the semester. The content standard of this ICT Project for Social Change is for the learners to demonstrate an understanding on how to work with peers and external public partners for the development of an ICT project that advocates specific social change or cause.
The learning objectives of this project are: 1. Identify and gather art ideas and materials available in the community; 2. Organize materials reflective of the group’s content, theme and purpose; 3. Develop an appropriate design based on the previous knowledge acquired in the course and: 4. Identify possible items in the website which may be considered as invasion of privacy, items that could affect community norms and mores.
The class decided/chose “Rainscaping: A State-of-The-Art-Work-of-Love for Social Change" as an ICT project for social change because of the occurrence of flood of some classrooms in the Senior High School Building during heavy rains and cause to disrupt classes. The teacher noticed some school problems but prefer students to discover and find solutions in order for them to connect their learning with the changing environment into a livable environment.
Steps taken to overcome the challenges:
The Rainscape Design
The measurements of depth and width and incline of the flow of the water canals are as follows: Depth 8 cm, Width 16 cm, and incline-flow of the water canals is 0.50cm to ensure smooth water flow was computed and executed by the students with the help of their Physics and Math teachers, namely: Mrs. Maria Nancy L. Tecson and Mrs. Emalinda O. Maquindang. The students used what they learned from their Physics and Math classes, as suggested by the rainscape design consultants: Dr. Marietta D. Biliran, PhD, Mr. Larry Maceren, Mr. Ariel Jimenez and Ms. Melinda A. Abitona.
The project has three phases:
Phase 1: Digging of the canals for rainscaping to be done by the students of the Empowerment Technology subject;
Phase 2: Rainscape Designing by the students divided into three groups under the Organization and Management Class to identify personalities and leadership styles of students in a given task assigned as team;
Phase 3: Designing and working out for the canal exit passing through the concrete fence, the barangay road and finally to the ricefield areas to be done again by the students in Empowerment Technology class.
The garden design under Phase 2 was an output of the Grade 12 class in Organization and Management and was refined by the rainscape advisers: Dr. Marietta D. Biliran, PhD and Miss Melinda A. Abitona. The design of the gardens incorporated the rain water canals to make a holistic rainscape. It was perfectly achieved by the choice of grass, flowers, pebbles, etc. The grass to be planted should not only consider one or two types: For ornamental plants, it should be suitable for all seasons so that it will always look lively and beautiful the whole year round. For flowering plants, it should be in a variety so that there are flowers to see in any type of season. The choice of plants should also be suitable for rainy and dry season.
The time spent for this innovative project should not exceed the maximum of 160 hours including Saturdays and study periods to sustain and maintain the project with the help of two expert masons. The material cost for this three-phased project as computed is P35, 560.00 to be shared by the LGU Loboc SEF, Hon. German T. Palapar and the DepEd Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) Fund and the labor cost is P 14,000.00 and is shouldered by the Parent-Teacher Association.
Results of the project:
With its nearest to completion for social change, personal insights are solicited and drawn.
To the part of the teachers and students, interdependence and team work are very necessary to achieve the goal of the project, classroom knowledge must be also patterned in a real work in a real world.
Robeiline Macarayan: “ I learned to be hardworking in the canal making, appreciate little things after every tasks being done and feel awesome and grateful seeing I’ve done something for the school.”
Flordeliz Ann L. Balog: “ I learned that cooperation and team work were needed in the different aspects of life to make our work easier”.
Le Ann Camille O. Tecson: “ I learned that reuniting makes everything easier and fun”.
To the school as a whole, it does not only add beauty to its surroundings but it may serve as a model to other learning institutions in the community.
Teacher Melinda A. Abitona: “
Ang atong trabaho karon
Ginoo gahatag ug panahon
Bisan ra sa kinamot
Basta naay paningkamot
Og tinoud kapoy usahay
Bawi kung kani mahan-ay
Mga batang sa reklamo
Wa mabati namo
Gugma sa palibot
Atong ipaabot
Kay atoa man tanan
Abot ato matagamtaman.
The School Principal, Mrs. Mia Marie J. Biliran
Ug karon pa nahibatlagi
Pagkamadasigon niini
Mga magtutudlo dinhe
Sa labehayng kakugi
Ug ako palihug tuguti
Pagpasalamat pirme
Nabati sa dughan kini
Ilabina sa mga estudyante.
The stakeholder, Mr. Ariel Jimenez
Ma'am Francisca Rabon
Siya atong perming lantawon
Kung unsay iyang kab-uton
Sa uma-abot nga panahon
Iyang mga bata karon
Kamang buntag hangtud hapon
Aron ilang paninduton
Ang yutang sigeng lumpon
Ugma damlag inyong balikon
Inyong kaagi Karon nga panahon
Dili ninyo makalimtan
Maestra nga si Francisca Rabon
To the part of the family, it may promote holistic/harmonious relationship to be best achieved in working as a team.
Mrs. Cornelia Tuba: “ Ako isip ginikanan, nalipay ko pag-ayo sa maong gihimong proyekto sa Grade 12 Batch 2017-2018 kay daku kini ug natabang sa eskwelahan labina sa mga estudyante nga dili na mapurwesyo kung mag-uwan”.
Felix Bulibuli: “ Ang proyekto nga “Rainscaping” nakadugang ug kanindot sa tulunghaan”.
Alma Baluran: “ Isip ginikanan, ako nalipay gatan-aw sa eskwelahan nga adunay hapsay nga agi-anan sa tubig panahon sa ting-uwan”.
To the impact of the barangay as to where the school is located, this project may serve as a springboard for them to initiate like this knowing the real situation of the place during heavy rains and floods.
Jocelyn Bali-ong: “ Maayo ang proyekto sa “ Rainscaping” aron dili magpondo ang tubig nga maoy mapuy-an sa lamok nga makaingon sa sakit dengue”.
Cristy Bantugan: “ Hinlo ug nakadugang ug kanindot sa tulungha-an.”
Ricky Escobar: “ Maayo ang gihimo nga proyekto alang sa tulungha-an ug nakadugang kini ug kapiskay sa ikaduhang puloy-anan sa mga kabataan nga mao ang tulungha-an.”
Those blessings are sweetest that are won with prayers and worn with thanks.”
– Thomas Goodwin
Introduction:
“Let it pour”. Now that the ongoing project is nearly finished, everyone in the CNHS could say “let the rain pour.”
The Senior High School Building has no more worries when big rain comes, because of the Rainscaping Project headed by the Senior High School Empowerment Technology students.
Rainscaping is a rain garden, a low-maintenance option for managing storm water runoff in our yard. It is the right landscaping in the right places which help make drainage problems go away.
Rainscaping conserve soil, enhance mental well-being, reduce watering needs, reduce air pollution and provide educational opportunities.
This project is not successful without the support of well-meaning individuals.
Stakeholders:
LGU Loboc for the SEF allocation budget to counterpart our DepEd /Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) Fund, Hon. German T. Palapar for the 20 sacks of cement, Larry Maceren for the canal design and structure for Phase 1 of 3 of the project, Ariel Jimenez for his genuine advise on the choice of plants suitable for our climate and location, Dr. Marietta D.Biliran, PhD for the creative sample rainscape designs as points of reference for the teachers and students, the parents of the Grade 12 students who willingly gave their consent to send their students to school to work on Saturdays, the School Parent-Teacher Association for the P14,000.00 budget for the labor cost of the project and the CNHS Teaching and Non-Teaching Force for the moral support.
Most of all, acknowledgement and special gratitude to the 83 Grade 12 Students enrolled in the Empowerment Technology and in Organization and Management subjects namely: Carl John Ansing,Junrey Bagarinao, Joshua Bantugan, Julieto Barrete,Joel Bioyo, Jestoni Budiongan, Ruben Bulibuli, John Gil Calipusan, Reynald Cañedo, John Carlo Dizon, Alvin Rey Estoque, Nico Jun Evalle, Kenneth Dave Ganzon, Zosimo Gonzaga Jr., Delio Gonzal, Chesuel Hermano, Marvin Imboy, Demetrio Inte Jr., Hansolo Lagang, Jessie Malig-on, Ivin Kim Macadaeg, Angelito Managuing, Edryan Andrew Ondap, Vincent Patayon, Jimmy Ponte, Christian Pontiano, Carlo Revuelto, John Christian Salado, Jimmy Santos, Bernabe Saraspe Jr., Dexter Jay Sarigumba, Ryan Sepe, Oliver John Sevillejo, Leomel Simborio, Jovencio Tablon Jr., Jefferson Tuba, Ramil Villamor Jr.,Darlyn Acuña, Michelle Acuña, Hazel Adorable, Hannie Jean Avelino, Rosell Ayop, Kristine Balaba, Filomina Jane Baliwis, Flordeliz Ann Balog, Mary Grace Balucan, Mae Ann Berenguer, Jane Budiongan, Ana Marie Bulibuli, Mia Angeline Cabel, Jesiela Marie Cosip, Jessica Curambao, Kyla Dalagan, Ereca Jane Estoque, Jolina Hortezuela, Girlie Isi-os, Nesle Mae Labuan,Juliet Luib, Robeiline Macarayan, Mary Guadalou Maquindang, Mary Ann Matildo, Michelle Matildo, Eve Londra Odal, Kristine Joy Olaer, Shaira Ortiz, Vanessa Palomo, Liezelbeth Pasoc, Florence Peliño, Melanie Primor, Lady Ann Quito, Ma. Christine Requierme, Haide Saguirel, Mhabel Pearl Salisid, Irene Taculod, Laika Mae Tagalogon, Jeny Taldo, Juvelyn Tanasas,
Le Ann Camille Tecson, Regine Torotoro, Mikayla Tulang, Jessica Lou Tumanda, Jiezel Tutor and Cherry Mae Vale.
Guided by the Subject Teacher: Mrs. Francisca A. Rabon and assisted by the CNHS Rainscape Mentor Teacher: Miss. Melinda A. Abitona , and supported by the CNHS Principal: Mrs. Mia Marie J. Biliran.
Rationale:
The subject teacher decided to let the students identify recent school problems as an ICT Project for Social Change. The groups presented the problems in a video presentation form. Then, the class has to decide which among of the identified problems should be addressed based on its importance and urgency.
The subject teacher decided on the project- based learning activity as an expected outcome/output of the Empowerment Technology subject in the semester. The content standard of this ICT Project for Social Change is for the learners to demonstrate an understanding on how to work with peers and external public partners for the development of an ICT project that advocates specific social change or cause.
The learning objectives of this project are: 1. Identify and gather art ideas and materials available in the community; 2. Organize materials reflective of the group’s content, theme and purpose; 3. Develop an appropriate design based on the previous knowledge acquired in the course and: 4. Identify possible items in the website which may be considered as invasion of privacy, items that could affect community norms and mores.
The class decided/chose “Rainscaping: A State-of-The-Art-Work-of-Love for Social Change" as an ICT project for social change because of the occurrence of flood of some classrooms in the Senior High School Building during heavy rains and cause to disrupt classes. The teacher noticed some school problems but prefer students to discover and find solutions in order for them to connect their learning with the changing environment into a livable environment.
Steps taken to overcome the challenges:
The Rainscape Design
The measurements of depth and width and incline of the flow of the water canals are as follows: Depth 8 cm, Width 16 cm, and incline-flow of the water canals is 0.50cm to ensure smooth water flow was computed and executed by the students with the help of their Physics and Math teachers, namely: Mrs. Maria Nancy L. Tecson and Mrs. Emalinda O. Maquindang. The students used what they learned from their Physics and Math classes, as suggested by the rainscape design consultants: Dr. Marietta D. Biliran, PhD, Mr. Larry Maceren, Mr. Ariel Jimenez and Ms. Melinda A. Abitona.
The project has three phases:
Phase 1: Digging of the canals for rainscaping to be done by the students of the Empowerment Technology subject;
Phase 2: Rainscape Designing by the students divided into three groups under the Organization and Management Class to identify personalities and leadership styles of students in a given task assigned as team;
Phase 3: Designing and working out for the canal exit passing through the concrete fence, the barangay road and finally to the ricefield areas to be done again by the students in Empowerment Technology class.
The garden design under Phase 2 was an output of the Grade 12 class in Organization and Management and was refined by the rainscape advisers: Dr. Marietta D. Biliran, PhD and Miss Melinda A. Abitona. The design of the gardens incorporated the rain water canals to make a holistic rainscape. It was perfectly achieved by the choice of grass, flowers, pebbles, etc. The grass to be planted should not only consider one or two types: For ornamental plants, it should be suitable for all seasons so that it will always look lively and beautiful the whole year round. For flowering plants, it should be in a variety so that there are flowers to see in any type of season. The choice of plants should also be suitable for rainy and dry season.
The time spent for this innovative project should not exceed the maximum of 160 hours including Saturdays and study periods to sustain and maintain the project with the help of two expert masons. The material cost for this three-phased project as computed is P35, 560.00 to be shared by the LGU Loboc SEF, Hon. German T. Palapar and the DepEd Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) Fund and the labor cost is P 14,000.00 and is shouldered by the Parent-Teacher Association.
Results of the project:
With its nearest to completion for social change, personal insights are solicited and drawn.
To the part of the teachers and students, interdependence and team work are very necessary to achieve the goal of the project, classroom knowledge must be also patterned in a real work in a real world.
Robeiline Macarayan: “ I learned to be hardworking in the canal making, appreciate little things after every tasks being done and feel awesome and grateful seeing I’ve done something for the school.”
Flordeliz Ann L. Balog: “ I learned that cooperation and team work were needed in the different aspects of life to make our work easier”.
Le Ann Camille O. Tecson: “ I learned that reuniting makes everything easier and fun”.
To the school as a whole, it does not only add beauty to its surroundings but it may serve as a model to other learning institutions in the community.
Teacher Melinda A. Abitona: “
Ang atong trabaho karon
Ginoo gahatag ug panahon
Bisan ra sa kinamot
Basta naay paningkamot
Og tinoud kapoy usahay
Bawi kung kani mahan-ay
Mga batang sa reklamo
Wa mabati namo
Gugma sa palibot
Atong ipaabot
Kay atoa man tanan
Abot ato matagamtaman.
The School Principal, Mrs. Mia Marie J. Biliran
Ug karon pa nahibatlagi
Pagkamadasigon niini
Mga magtutudlo dinhe
Sa labehayng kakugi
Ug ako palihug tuguti
Pagpasalamat pirme
Nabati sa dughan kini
Ilabina sa mga estudyante.
The stakeholder, Mr. Ariel Jimenez
Ma'am Francisca Rabon
Siya atong perming lantawon
Kung unsay iyang kab-uton
Sa uma-abot nga panahon
Iyang mga bata karon
Kamang buntag hangtud hapon
Aron ilang paninduton
Ang yutang sigeng lumpon
Ugma damlag inyong balikon
Inyong kaagi Karon nga panahon
Dili ninyo makalimtan
Maestra nga si Francisca Rabon
To the part of the family, it may promote holistic/harmonious relationship to be best achieved in working as a team.
Mrs. Cornelia Tuba: “ Ako isip ginikanan, nalipay ko pag-ayo sa maong gihimong proyekto sa Grade 12 Batch 2017-2018 kay daku kini ug natabang sa eskwelahan labina sa mga estudyante nga dili na mapurwesyo kung mag-uwan”.
Felix Bulibuli: “ Ang proyekto nga “Rainscaping” nakadugang ug kanindot sa tulunghaan”.
Alma Baluran: “ Isip ginikanan, ako nalipay gatan-aw sa eskwelahan nga adunay hapsay nga agi-anan sa tubig panahon sa ting-uwan”.
To the impact of the barangay as to where the school is located, this project may serve as a springboard for them to initiate like this knowing the real situation of the place during heavy rains and floods.
Jocelyn Bali-ong: “ Maayo ang proyekto sa “ Rainscaping” aron dili magpondo ang tubig nga maoy mapuy-an sa lamok nga makaingon sa sakit dengue”.
Cristy Bantugan: “ Hinlo ug nakadugang ug kanindot sa tulungha-an.”
Ricky Escobar: “ Maayo ang gihimo nga proyekto alang sa tulungha-an ug nakadugang kini ug kapiskay sa ikaduhang puloy-anan sa mga kabataan nga mao ang tulungha-an.”
Those blessings are sweetest that are won with prayers and worn with thanks.”
– Thomas Goodwin
