That’s an old Chinese saying, but in some translations it says, a journey of a thousand miles begins beneath one’s feet...
Whichever is the correct translation, nonetheless it’s a long journey, and it begins with a step, with one’s own feet moving forward (smile)...
For the past few months, I have travelled around the now City of Guihulngan and shared experiences with teachers, parents, community leaders and students.
The making of Barangay Magsaysay High School has so impressed on my mind the desire of the young people of Guihulngan, with their parents, to go to school. Only that even with free elementary and high school education, going to school isn’t so easy. First problem, transportation money if they have to ride going to school. Second, school supplies. Third, when lean season comes, food is short and having no lunch is of course a reason why there’s a high drop-out rate. There could be other reasons.
So I decided to go on a journey and take my friends with me. I am going on a long journey around the 33 barangays of Guihulngan, Negros Oriental to visit the different schools of Guihulngan, to bring good news and gifts to the children of Guihulngan and to share their stories to the world, that some kindhearted friends might help them move a step forward in their own little journeys...
This blog is about the journey...
Brgy mags hi school, week 1
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