Reading Month 2024: Alapan 1 ES Little School Libraries Contest

The National Reading Month 2024 celebration at Alapan I Elementary School was an event brimming with excitement and community spirit. Central to this year’s festivities was the unveiling of the results of the inaugural Little School Libraries Contest, an initiative that brought together students, teachers, and parents to foster a love for reading. The event underscored the importance of collaboration between the school and families, as they worked hand in hand to create vibrant, engaging reading environments for students.

The culmination of this collaborative effort was marked by a special program where the top libraries, created by various grade levels, were announced. The contest, which involved participants from all grades, was designed to promote literacy and inspire creativity. A panel of esteemed judges—including Ms. Rosena V. Roman, City Librarian, Jenielyn A. Sadang, SEPS-Planning and Research, and Anna Lea D. Casela, Teacher 3 at Gov. Juanito Reyes Remulla Senior High School—evaluated the libraries based on a range of criteria, including collection diversity, age-appropriateness, design, and functionality.

The Grade 4 Library took home the grand prize, recognized for its functional and sustainable design, followed closely by the Grade 6 Library in second place, celebrated for its diverse and age-appropriate collection. Other notable mentions included the Grade 1 Library, which earned third place for its creativity and aesthetics, and the Kindergarten Library, which was praised for its child-friendly atmosphere. The event highlighted how each library, from Kindergarten to Grade 6, reflected the unique contributions of parents and teachers, all of whom collaborated to make these spaces both educational and inviting.

The Little Free Libraries project, initiated by the school and supported wholeheartedly by parents, played a key role in this Reading Month 2024. This community-driven project, designed to encourage reading beyond the classroom, exemplified how cooperation between parents and the school can have a lasting impact on student development. Through the project, parents were not only involved in designing and building libraries but also in donating books, which will continue to benefit students for years to come. The school is deeply grateful for their generous contributions.

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In his remarks, Mr. Christian Mespher A. Hernandez, the school principal, expressed heartfelt thanks to the parents, teachers, judges, and students for their dedication to making the Little School Libraries contest a success. He emphasized that such initiatives would not have been possible without the active involvement of families who are committed to helping students become lifelong learners.

As the celebration came to a close, the message was clear: reading is a shared responsibility, and through collaboration, we can inspire a new generation of readers. “Let’s make reading a habit—take a book, share a book,” urged the school, inviting parents to continue supporting their children’s literacy journey. The Little Free Libraries initiative is just the beginning, and with the continued cooperation of parents and the school community, the possibilities for fostering a love of reading are limitless. Together, they are building a future where every child can be a reader.

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