February 2010 - PCF School Trip

On February 22 2010, 31 children along with 15 adults from Gawad Kalinga's Ancop Sibol School enjoyed their first day trip to the Bio Research learning center and aquarium in Metro Manila. The entire trip was kindly donated by Padua Charitable Fund members who visited the school and met with the children earlier this year.


Outside Manila's Bio Research center and bird talk at the center's outdoor aviary.

It was a full day of excitement for all involved. School teacher Cherry, along with her aide Blanca, prepared an excellent schedule for her pupils. A Philippine jeepney and SUV brought the children and adults to the location where the class were able to experience and see for the first first time many animals, insects and marine life including tropical fish, turtles, bees, birds, butterflies and much more! Lunch was also a new treat - Happy Meals from Jolibee!


Crossing the bridge to see the turtles and viewing the various sea creatures.

The day was a huge success and will remain with them for a very long time. The children were extremely inspired and continued to learn from their experience for many days back in the classroom.

All went home very tired and happy with a goldfish as a souvenir!

Goldfish in hand and learning about bees!

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