Fantastic News!

NO TUITION FEE increase for those who will pay for the month of November  2009 up to March 31, 2010. The guidelines are as follows:

• The same Tuition Fee will be paid as the current SY (SY 2009-2010) provided that the entire tuition fee amount will be paid within the period starting November 16 up to March 31, 2010.
• The amount may be staggered for as long as the entire amount has been completely paid within the given paying period.
• For those with siblings, a 2% per sibling discount will be given.

BENEFITS for GRADUATING HONOR Students ( K2 & Grade 6) in English and Chinese for the school year 2010-2011

• 1^ST to 3^RD Honor Students – Tuition Fee discounts and Textbook subsidy are given.

Avail now… promo period is until end of March. For inquiries, just look for Teachers Auda, Janice and Lyn at 253-7783/253-9482.

Thank you and God bless.

Childlink Administration

By: Erika Danielle G. Olan

There is more happiness in giving than in receiving. Cliché, I know, but there is a whole lot of truth to it.

Last November 20, 2009, the CLC classroom officers together with some teachers and the members of the Student Council visited Inayawan to hold an outreach program to the children of the Batang Mekong.

This special project, formally known as “ENFANTS DU MEKONG” is a non-government organization, started by Sr. Helene Alic, that provides children of scavengers near the Inayawan Dump Site proper education, better nutrition and health support.

We had games, prizes, presentations, food and a whole lot of fun. It was surprising to the Batang Mekong children when Jollibee came to entertain all of them.

Seeing the faces of those Mekong kids as we handed out the prizes and food we prepared for them really made me humbled and appreciative of what I have and what we are all blessed with. It gave me an entirely different meaning of the word “CHARITY”.

A bone to the dog is not charity. Charity is the bone shared with the dog, when you are just as hungry as the dog. Charity sees the need, not the cause. It is a virtue of the heart, and not of the hands.

I see the necessity for Linkers to do this kind of outreach more often. Not only does it make us recognize how blessed we are but it also spreads joy to those in need.

By: Ruel Jan Anthony A. Moldez

Habit 6: Synergize                                                   Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw

The Habit of Creative Cooperation                     The Habit of Self-Renewal

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Leaders can conceive and articulate goals that lift people out of their petty preoccupations and unite them in pursuit of objectives worthy of their best efforts.

In earlier habits, we already talked about abundance and the power of visualizing. Synergize is the mindset to get there and is a mindset of unlimited potential. Consequently, it is the ability to create more together with others so that we can be by ourselves. It pursues to convey the will power of human beings to have the energy and invincible determination with the right motive to manufacture the exceptional levers that move the world. Cooperation is remarkably the main objective of Habit 6 and 7. Creative Cooperation is an effective way in dealing with foreign and unique identities. Celebrating differences is another step to the completion of synergy in leadership. The paradigm shift in this habit focuses around differences, they’re not annoying, they’re very precious. The moment you realize this is wonderful, and you recognize the hidden value in it. It makes you wonder why you burnt all that energy on fighting differences, when there’s so much to gain from acknowledging them. When people begin to interact together genuinely, and they’re open to each other’s influence, they begin to gain new insight. The capability of inventing new approaches is increased exponentially because of differences. To put things in much simpler perspective, synergy means two heads are better than one. “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”

No matter how much we have advanced with the previous habits, Sharpening the Saw, Habit 7 still claims to be the superb perpetual habit. It means having a balanced program for self-renewal in the four areas of your life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual. As you renew yourself in each of the four areas, you create growth and change in your life. Sharpen the Saw keeps you fresh so you can continue to practice the other six habits. You increase your capacity to produce and handle the challenges around you. Habit 7 tells us to “be fit for purpose”. The title of the habit is derived from wise craftsmen. You have to take care of your tools! If you’re cutting down trees and your saw is dull, it will take an agonizing long time. And since it took so long, you’re behind schedule, so you have to rush to the next tree. But if you take the time to sharpen your saw, taking down the tree will be less strenuous and will deliver results faster. You will make up for “lost” time! Investing time to prepare your tools, pays itself back. Patience is a virtue that escorts you to the consummate path wherein you then learn to conquer destiny and perform intricate and complex duties and responsibilities.

Stephen Covey is an outstanding writer. Perhaps, even a very cognizant man with a brilliant and meaningful desire in life, to equip people with indisputable skills required as we sail through life. Due to his obscure aspiration to impart among men a valuable moral, he published his beneficial book on leadership to express how much crucial it is in life knowing it is the only safe ship in a devastating storm.

“Great leadership does not mean running away from reality. Sometimes the hard truths might just demoralize the company, but at other times sharing difficulties can inspire people to take action that will make the situation better.”

INTERVIEW WITH THE BEST SWIMMER

By: Caryssa Versoza

                Last May 2008 at Cebu City Sports, Alyannah Isabelle Jiao was awarded as the most bemedalled in the Novice Interschool Swimming Competition under the banner of Childlink Team with the support of Coach Antonio Rafanan.

            Here is an interview conversation with the victor.

At what age did you start being serious with swimming?

            I started swimming when I was 6 years old. I love the sport and my mom enrolled me for the training. Good for me my prayer was answered at that time.

What were your preparations before the contest?

            Actually, the contest was announced days before the competition. But, there was no worry for I have my consistent swimming lessons and trainings every Saturday morning in Cebu City Sports. I was also supported both by my mom and dad.

How was your experience during the competition?

            I was a bit nervous because I do not know the people around me and my co-swimmers. It was my first time to join a swimming competition. I just did my best.

What did you win during the activity?

            I won as the Best in Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly. I never expected it and I was surprised. I was really happy that my practices were not a waste.

What can you say to others who want to succeed like you?

Work hard and keep on practicing and trying. Do not give up.