01/12/2025
|| UNIVERSAL VOICE AMPLIFIED: BES CONCLUDES ENGLISH MONTH CELEBRATION WITH CULTURAL LITERACY AND DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT
Quezon City Academy Foundation Inc. (QCAFI), Bureau of English Studies (BES), headed by Ms. Nicah Paula Ramos, concluded its month-long English Month celebration with a culminating program that highlighted the theme: “English as a Universal Voice: Embracing Cultural Literacy and Empowering Change in the Digital Age.” November 28, Friday.
The celebration underscored the academy's commitment to promoting linguistic excellence, and cultural awareness in the digital age, emphasising the significant role of English in fostering meaningful global communication and developing digitally aware learners equipped to navigate the complexities of contemporary society.
The event features many activities where students from each grade level have showcased their creativity and talents through various competitions.
Grade 7 level competed in “Speech Choir: Like a Molave,” where Agap B hailed as champion, followed by Agap A and Agap C as runner ups. While the Grade 8 level engaged in “Chamber Theater: Echoes of Dekada ‘70,” where Ageo A bagged the championship, followed by Ageo B and Ageo C as runner ups.
The Grade 9 level participated in the “One-Act Play: Playlist of Life,” wherein Antimony B won 1st place, followed by Iron and Antimony C. While the Grade 10 level competed in the “Readers Theater: The Necklace,” where Abad Santos A hailed as champion, followed by Abad Santos B and Dagohoy.
Grade 11 and 12 also showed their creativity prowess through acting, singing and dancing as they presented various musical icons and their discographies in the “Musical Theater.”
Grade 11-ABM/HUMSS and Grade 12-ABM/HUMSS slayed in their respective grade levels, while 11-STEM A, 11-STEM B, 12-STEM A, and 12-STEM B landed runner-ups.
The celebration also recognized the winners of the event’s previous activities, where students participated in some activities that will foster their creativity, talent, and cultural awareness in the digital age.
In the Reading Elocution competition in the piece of Edilberto Tiempo’s “The Witch,” Liam Ericka Desnacido (8-Ageo C) won 1st place, followed by Samantta Dave Igliane (7-Agap C) as second place.
In the Oration contest, Jewel Leana P. Umali (10-Abad Santos B) won 1st place, followed by Liam Matthew E. Castillo (9-Antimony C) as second place.
In addition, in the Literary Board and Living Gallery of Grade 11, Group 6 won as champion, followed by Group 5 and Group 3, while in Grade 12, Group 7 won 1st place, followed by Group 6 and Group 8.
In QCAFI’s “Best Multi-Modal Promotional Video,” the Grade 12 hailed as winners. While 12-STEM A Entry #5 (The Great Gatsby) won “Best Film Adaptation.”
Before the event commenced, Ms. Nicah Paula Ramos stated in her opening remarks that English as a universal language in not only used to exchange conversations, but it is also used to connect stories, culture, and people across the globe. She also emphasized that amidst the Digital age, English serves as a bridge that allows us to share perspectives, understand diverse cultures, and participate meaningfully in conversations that champion change in contemporary society.
As the event comes to an end, Ms. Merlyn M. Eligio, QCAFI’s principal, expresses her gratitude to the Bureau of English Studies and the people who made the event possible, highlighting the power of English as a gateway to empowerment, understanding, and global connection.
