Batonhon student never forfeits with the rising Heat

Elli is in between the bridge of opinions around him.

He is a student in 7th grade. Having said that he is a fresh student, he is filled with bemusement.

Extroverted and a social butterfly are phrases that describe him. Often hearing different views and
opinions, he understands the events that happen around.

"Mas okay sakuya na wholeday ang laog kaysa dun sa half day ta igwa talaga ning mga estudyante na
nasasakitan sinda magmata ning agap" Elli says. He tells that this is not because of the students laziness
or being stuck to bed but because of their distance from the school.

Bato Rural Development High School, with around 1,800 students acrosss the municipality of Bato
studies here, from Marinawa to Buenavista. These students have to wake up earlier than those who are
not far from the school.

Elli expounds his sight on the morning schedule 6:30am to 11:50am." 'Alog kaini, tatawan ko kamong
activity para sa aban aban na hapon, saaga tutukduan ko kamong lesson' pero painano kung dai ninda
nasabutan? Yung iba talaga dai man gagibo."

The lesser the time, the less detailed discussion of the lessons. Some fail to recall the lesson from the
morning so they aren't able to answer the given activities. Others just brush the task off and do what
they want.

For him, the schedule is the best option 'for now'. He said "Dai talaga ning ibang oras ga mainit talaga,
which is morning lang kita naka experience ning maaliwalas na weather." "Pag hapon bagi na talaga asa
HELL na kita" he adds witha chuckling voice.

Climate change, rising heat index is the prior thief of the precious time.

The changes in the climate is natural and cannot be aided easily. However, the students of Bato RDHS
adapts to it.

According to Elli, "dai man ako gareklamo sa alog kainin schedule, it's ok naman". He looks at it like a
training for the future battle ground.

As difficult as it may be, Batonhons continue to thrive and aim to look at the better side. Overflowing
with positiveness, they learn to adapt on the Modified Blended Learning system truly making them
"ORAGONS".

By: Ella Mae Olapani