25/06/2025
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On June 25, 2025, Grade 11 students gathered at the Senior High School Gymnasium, while Grade 12 students participated from their respective classrooms, to attend the annual Drug Awareness Seminar organized by Saint Francis of Assisi College.
The seminar formally opened with an invocation led by Ms. Nehrissa M. Onella, activity coordinator of the Kโ10 Department, followed by the presentation of the schoolโs Mission, Vision, and CORE values by Mr. Danilo E. Goma, the schoolโs research coordinator. Mr. Meneleo V. Lopez, the JHS Team Leader, then formally welcomed everyone in attendance. An intermission number came next, performed by Ms. Mae Fernandez, a member of the Performing Arts Club, who sang โTill I Met Youโ by Angeline Quinto and โForevermoreโ by Side A. Afterwards, Ms. Rhona Mae Sabidra, the HUMSS Coordinator, introduced the resource speaker, PSMS Ivan Francis C. Gaon, and his assistant, Patrolman Evangelino G. Delgado.
Mr. Ivan began by informing the students about what to expect from the seminar, along with its objectives. He then presented a short animated video by Filmbilder & Friends titled โNuggetsโ, featuring a bird-like creature named Kiwi who tastes a golden nugget. The video served as a metaphor for addiction, with Kiwi symbolizing a curious individual who becomes dependent to a golden nugget which turns out to be harmful and life-destroying. After the watching the video, Mr. Ivan invited the students to share their ideas and reflections on what they had learned from the animation. The seminar also covered various topics related to drugs, including their definition, different types, common reasons why individuals engage in drug use, the consequences of using illegal drugs, types of pressure that can lead to substance abuse, strategies to resist peer pressure, and other related issues. After the discussion, a question and answer session followed, encouraging students to ask questions and clarifications regarding the topic.
To formally conclude the seminar, Mr. Karl Sid Obarra, the ABM Coordinator, shared wise and inspiring words. This was followed by a photo opportunity with the Franciscan community, and finally, the singing of the SFAC Hymn.
Seminars like these play a vital role in raising awareness and guiding students toward making informed, responsible choices that lead to a healthier life. By attending this annual orientation, franciscans strengthened their understanding of illegal drug abuse, gained essential knowledge, and inspiration to become advocates to a better future.
Written by: Luckie Mortejo
Photos by: Martina Divino