Criteria 2 : Training Orientation in the New Normal Set-up

Time consciousness and honesty are some of the vital traits

that not only our children or learners must adhere but also must be
seen in every individual. These values must not come and go but
instead making it a habit and once we value other people’s time and
trust it creates a ripple with no logical end.

The establishment of WATCH School aims to strengthen the

values of punctuality and honesty among individuals, a springboard
in changing Filipino’s societal values of time or most widely known
as “Filipino Time”, and especially molding young learners the
importance of punctuality and honesty in all situations. Through
conducting seminar-workshop and continuous training involving
the Parent-Teacher-Community Association and the Student
Government Organization we will be able to successfully implement
the WATCH programs and projects. Even if we are experiencing
unfortunate events in these times, this does not hinder us in
spreading awareness and teaching these important values to
become a true WATCH individual.

Alfredo A. Aledia Elementary School headed by the school

WATCH coordinator, Christy Faith B. Altizo conducted an Online
LAC Session in preparation for the activities and involvement of
parents, pupils and teachers in line with the WATCH program and
projects amidst the pandemic. During the LAC Session teachers
were reminded of their tasks, obligations and commitments as
teachers even if they are working at home, and in using their time
efficiently in terms of submitting reports. Another LAC Session was
also conducted to review activities, implementation and
accomplishments of WATCH projects and programs, this face to
face LAC Session was in compliance with the safety protocols set by
the local government and IATF.

The training orientation of Watch Club Officers was conducted

to inform the officers about the WATCH Club activities and to
enhance their awareness regarding time consciousness and
honesty. They were reminded to be responsible with their actions,
in managing their time and showing good deeds in every way
possible. On the other hand, virtual orientation for parents and
learners was also conducted with the help of the WATCH Club
Officers who were also assigned to take part of the program. Topics
such as value of punctuality and honesty were discussed during the
virtual training orientation, learner participation was also
encouraged by sharing their insights or experiences gained during
the discussion.

In preparation to the on-time delivery of modules, the school

created the Task Force Aledia which consists of sixteen responsible
parents from different “purok”. They were oriented and each of them
were given an assigned “purok” nearest to them to ensure
timeliness in delivering and retrieving modules of the pupils.
Through this practice there is only limited face to face interaction
between teachers and parents in order to ensure safety among
them, at the same time ensuring all learner will finish the module
during the allotted time and will be retrieved on the target date.

Hence, training orientations mentioned helps in realizing the

goal or aims of the program which is to advocate time
consciousness and honesty at all times. Let us also be reminded
that actions speak louder than words, it is not just about instilling
in it our minds but taking it into an action and this actions will
create a ripple effect to every individual.