MANRESA SCHOOL CELEBRATES FAMILY DAY 2008

Several days before the Family celebration, a lot of 
preparations had been undertaken by the whole educative 
community of Manresa School, including their presentations 
for the cultural shows, and the different booths for foods 
and drinks, the usual scenes during this event.

On November 29, 2008, the official launching of the events  
started with the Dancercise in the gym, participated in by 
parents, teachers, staff,  Sisters, etc. This followed the 
Parade of the MS Family and at 8:00AM  the Field 
Demonstration taken part by Pre-schoolers, Elementary 
and High School Students. 

There were different features inside the school campus, 
such as free Medical Clinic, Arts and Crafts Activities 
participated by Pre-schoolers, Grades I and II pupils in 
the Pre-school building. There were Variety Game shows 
in the canteen.

In the afternoon was the Cultural Show at 2:00 p.m. until 
3:30pm.Sisters from Manresa Retreat House and from 
Tahanan Candida Maria came to witness the cultural show. 
Priests from St. Paul also came as they have put up their own 
stall for sales of their religious items, etc.

Other activities were the Variety Game Show, MAD Science 
Show, participated in by Grades I - III pupils. There was another 
MAD Science participated in by Pre-schoolers, Variety Game 
Show held in the canteen. Nutrition Clinic for all parents. 
Another Cultural Show: “Stage show at iba pa” was held at 
MS Auditorium  at 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 

On Sunday, November 30, there was a Liturgical Mass 
celebrated by Bishop Jesse Mercado. Before starting the 
Mass he blessed the Advent wreath to set the beginning of 
the liturgical Season of Advent. During the Offertory, there 
was a long procession gifts offered by families. Before the 
Mass ended,  the MSPA president acknowledged the 
presence of Bishop Mercado, Sisters, parents, students, 
etc. and thanked them all.

The Mass was followed by the Cheering Exhibition of the Staff,
pre-schoolers all Elementary and High School pupils. There 
were other activities that took place after the cheering 
exhibition, such as Karate Kata sports Clinic, Driving Seminar,
 Beauty Clinic, Variety Game Show, Costume Parade from 
Pre-school to Grade II pupils. You could have seen the 
participants with their beautiful costumes, one could hardly 
recognize them. Then there was the "Bida Sa Eskwela" 
participated by Grade III to Grade VI pupils. A showcase of MS 
talents was also presented in the MS Auditorium. Kite flying 
contest from Grades III  to VI pupils also was one of the 
contests held in the field. There was Front Act Students 
Band in the Gym, Concert :Juan Pable Dream, Up Dharma 
Down and Paramita. There were also fireworks at 7:30 pm.

After all these activities, there was the Agape for MSPA, 
Special Guests, Sisters, teachers, maintenance, guards, 
students as a sign of appreciation for those who had 
helped during these two days affair. 






by Sr. Teresa Manajan, F.I.