Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
City Schools Division of Dasmariñas
LANGKAAN II NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
CHRV 2 R5 Bgy. Langkaan II City of Dasmariñas
School Year 2018-2019

A Ride Away From Reality to Fun Discovery!

A Narrative Report on the January 26, 2019 Educational Field Trip

T
here was a palpable feeling of excitement as groups of students from different
grade levels, packed with bags of goods, extras and other who-know-what
patiently waited at the educational field-trip’s assembly area in Langkaan II, a
very cold 4:00 am Saturday morning. For these youngsters, going on an educational trip
means more than simply leaving the school grounds. Yes, indeed that that trip will have
a major educational element, but they knew that the impact would extend much further.
They boarded different buses numbered respectively, with three teachers each to
supervise the students.

6:00 AM. There was much enthusiasm as we made our way from the familiar routes of
Cavite to the busy city streets of Manila. The tour guide enriched the students with fun
facts and history of the former and some parts of the latter. It was an amusing one-
hour-bus ride for 45 students and four others from the assembly point to our first
destination, The Mind Museum.

Photos : Credits to the owners.

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7:00 AM. Starting in the Mind Museum’s entrance hall, there was a moment of hush as
students piled up in front of its palatial doors. Students, teachers and other spectators
were allowed to gain great hands-on experiences on five different galleries for the next
two hours. Students explored the museum on their own; they roamed to and fro the
amazing discoveries and displays lined-up strategically. They exposed students to a
diversity of ideas, people, places, and time periods. They are wonderful ways which
provided enrichment, frontload content and exposed students to learning opportunities
that they might not otherwise experience. They offered students a chance to connect to
real life examples of concepts they are studying and concretize ideas that may be
abstract. Highlights? A huge dinosaur, stairs that functioned as piano tiles when walked
up and down, a big screen where we could watch ourselves with some extinct animals,
getting a literally hands-on encounters in the field of static electricity, the planetarium
and funnier as it may sound, riding the escalator up and down, again and again. As
students explore the museum, they saw the connections between what is happening at
school and in the ‘real world’. They begin to see that what they learned within the walls
of the classroom could help them solve the problems they see in the world around them
and could have a direct impact on who they become as people. With tons of new and
inspiring experiences and insights into the world of science, we left the place and
headed to our next destination, Nuvali Industrial and Leisure Park.

Photos : Credits to the owners.

12:00 NN. Lunch was enjoyed by the beauty of nature Nuvali could offer. A place where
history rules. A landmark which has views in all its vigour and colour. A place where
innovations breathes its magic all over without sacrificing nature. A place where the
students were given the chance to build closer bonds with their classmates, experience
new environments and enjoy a day away from the classroom. It's such a worth
sightseeing. After lunch, we felt a little bit excited and curious of what the next trip has
in store for us. And this feeling intensified due to the fact that there was no traffic and
we were just a few kilometres away from our destination, the Enchanted Kingdom
(EK).

1:00 PM. It was a great day at EK despite the threat of drizzles and a chance of rain.
Countless cued up in a line for God-knows-how-long per ride which added a little
challenge for our students to experience the rides of a lifetime. Some went around the
park several times looking for a ride with a short line. There were many interesting
characters to observe while waiting in cues, helpful enough to ease the agony of waiting.
Familiar and apparent faces of fears, excitement, self-proclaimed confidence, easiness,
concerns, supports, teasing, fussing and other emotions and actions were elaborately
present and mixed-up in the air but they were all [students] hyped up for the
experience. Fuelled with determination to conquer heights, frights, extremities, heavy
and challenging rides, students and teachers alike were squirming, holding tightly onto
harnesses, laughing out loud, screaming at the top of their lungs, shouting freely, trying

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their best to compose themselves and putting up a tough-guy act but predominantly
eager on the inside. Everyone was equal, pure, and honest as one can be, when riding
that one ride that brings about the climax of excitement, and of anxiety. The magic that
makes them hungry for more, all to realize that EK is just the place to be.

Photos : Credits to the owners.

Most were willing to try all of the rides in the park but there were also others who were
just walking around the park, looking at the beautiful places around them, observing
other people and already contented to see their classmates or students enjoying their
childhood and having fun. That itself already seemed to bring joy to them.

Other things that we’ve noticed in the rides were that students, even if they didn’t know
each other, they would all act similarly during the rides. Even if not everyone knew each
other it seemed like students did. It might be because for a few minutes everyone was
focused on the feeling the ride gives and feeds off from the energy of one another.
Strangers or not, everyone seemed to have good time but as the ride was done,
everyone forms into their own groups once again.

The theme park wasn’t all about rides. There were so many mini-games scattered
around it which would need you to shell out at least hundred-pesos to be able to play
and get a chance to win the prizes which consist mostly of stuffed toys. Noticeable as
well were the endless flashes of cameras and poses as they surely wanted to keep the
memories by taking tons of pictures here, there and everywhere. We assumed that they

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took pictures in order to cherish and remember how happy they were that day. Some
were too excited to post pictures on their social media accounts at that very moment as
these technologies are very influential these days making it easier and more enticing for
them to share their pictures and experiences to others.

All in all, the experience that we had in Enchanted Kingdom would never be the same if
it weren’t for these three magical F’s: Fear, Fortune and Fun. After all, it wouldn’t be
called Enchanted if it wasn’t for the MAGIC!

8:00 PM. Tired and a little dizzy from the bus ride home, which was not less fun than
the first bus ride and with traces of smiles on everybody’s faces, we enjoyed the travel
back. The places we’ve visited are temporary haven where students and teachers can
have fun and just enjoy life. Everybody seemed rejuvenated and ready to confront, head
on the game and get back to reality. We have returned safe and sound, and we were
finally backed HOME.

At this point, our deepest and most sincere thanks to the service provider for helping us
keep our trip fluid and dynamic. We were allowed to specify sites and experiences we
want to include on every step of our tour, and they have suggestions that made the trip
even richer. It’s what we like! Many thanks to all the organizers, advisers, teachers, our
head teacher and our principal which were responsible for making this trip the success
that it was. This experience would not be possible without your continued support.

Mr. Roldan C. Sayoto Ms. Remelin M. Matibag Mr. Jordan Aurea

Head Teacher I Teacher III / Coordinator Teacher I

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