Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TANAUAN
PANTAY BATA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Narrative Report on the 2022 National Reading Month Celebration

In line with its goal to motivate reading among our children, communities, educators, and leaders
to make reading fun and a shared physical experience, the Department of Education (DepEd) celebrated
National Reading Month nationwide from Nov. 4-30.

Today we might take reading for granted but it has a very long history and there was a time when
only a few people knew how to read. The first written communication did not happen until 3500 B.C.,
and the first books did not appear until around 23 B.C. in Rome. Around this time, books were also
developed in some Asian countries and the Middle East. Before the printing press was introduced in the
15th century, books were quite expensive and rare but as printed books gained popularity, Literacy rates
began to rise. In 1892, the first book covers appeared and in the 19th century, publishers started printing
books with hardbacks.

Nowadays, even though almost everyone can read, people hardly read and, unfortunately, we are
losing our reading culture as a society. That is why we all need this National Reading Month which is a
whole month to help us revive our reading habits.

With the theme “_Pagbasa Susi sa Magandang Kinabukasan” our school celebrated National
Reading Month through a simple program on Nov. 28. It was started by a parade of pupils wearing their
book character costumes. It was followed by the National Anthem conducted by Ms.Resette Mae Reano,
Grade 4 adviser, then a prayer led by Mr. Ruben Sanchez, Grade 5 adviser , followed by an opening
remarks from our Teacher-in-charge, Mrs. Maribel M. Pacurib. She gave emphasis on the role of
educators in every child’s lives. She reiterated that every child must be a total reader. The last part of the
program was the presentation of pupils, dressed with their chosen book characters in English and Filipino.

At exactly 9:00 am Story telling time began in their respective classrooms to emphasize the
importance of reading. The Grade I pupils read stories written in their own Mother Tongue to emphasize
local culture and traditions.

PANTAY BATA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-107772

Address: Pantay Bata, Tanauan City, Batangas 4232
Telephone Number: (043) 773-7822
Email Address: 107772@deped.gov.ph / pantaybata.elementaryschool@deped.gov.ph
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TANAUAN
PANTAY BATA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prior to this celebration, there were activities undertaken weekly as part of the celebration such
as: (Nov.4-9) Share a Book Drive this is a kick off activity that aims to gather books as each stakeholder
donates/ pledges to give books to be distributed in the challenged reader-pupils. Local
Storytellers/Mystery Readers – The teacher-in-charge and teachers lead in the story reading every
Monday during the Flag Ceremony. (Nov. 11-16) Random Stop and read: Be Ready to Read- random
stopping done by the school head anytime of the day. Students are given fifteen to twenty (15-20) minutes
to read material of their own interest. (Nov. 18-23) Spelling Camp – This highlights the pupil’s talents in
Communication Arts; Pupils were given a chance to join the spelling bee contest.

Awards were given to deserving pupils who showcased their talents in Communication Arts
before the program ends.

“Araw ng Pagbasa” is an activity held on Nov.27 to commemorate also the birth of the Late
Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. The event is celebrated through storytelling sessions and aims to
inspire hope through the life and legacy of Ninoy and other reading advocates.
Attached herewith are the pictures taken during the whole month’s celebration.

Prepared by:
GLYZA C. RAMOS
Teacher I

Noted:

MARIBEL M. PACURIB
Teacher-in-Charge

PANTAY BATA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-107772

Address: Pantay Bata, Tanauan City, Batangas 4232
Telephone Number: (043) 773-7822
Email Address: 107772@deped.gov.ph / pantaybata.elementaryschool@deped.gov.ph