Republic of the PhilippinesDepartment of Education

Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)Division of LeyteInopacan District

INOPACAN CENTRAL SCHOOL

WORLD TOILET DAY Narrative Report

As stated by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, “The 2030 Agenda calls on us to renew our efforts in providing access to adequate sanitation worldwide. We must continue to educate and protect communities at risk, and to change cultural perceptions and long standing practices that hinder the quest for dignity.”

Every year on 19th of November, World Toilet Day is celebrated. It gives us the chance to get involved in the global movement for toilets and sanitation for all, and raise awareness of the need for action to end the sanitation crisis.

The Inopacan Central School is one of the many advocates of this UN campaign. Being one, we have undertaken different activities to promote and motivate each and every pupil of our school to give importance to the access of toilets. Prior to the celebrated date, ICS teachers convened for the organization of WASH Club and election of its advisers and pupil officers. It was successfully carried out.

On the actual day of celebration, November 19, 2015, a short program was held which started at 8:00 am following the essential parts. The celebration was highlighted with the speech of the principal, Mrs. Violeta B. Boldios, talking about the significance of the access of toilets and the reason why we celebrate World Toilet Day. It was also boosted by the next speech of the District Principal-In-Charge, Mrs. Aquilina N. Mercado. A simultaneous toilet clean-up was done beforehand. Likewise, the poster making and essay writing contest portraying and interpreting the theme of this year, was done at the principal’s office. Another important part of the program was the Induction of the WASH Club Officers. Right after, was the awarding of the commendable works of the pupil contestants of the contest. The lowly program was formally closed by Mrs. Cleofe L. Caracuel, a Master Teacher of the 5th Grade.

Earlier, a fun run was held at 5:00 in the morning, which kicked off at Rizal Monument Ground in front of the New Town Hall with its finish line at Bay walk. It was just a friendly race joined by the pupils, teachers, student teachers and other stakeholders. Furthermore, being a side activity of WTD, the real goal of this event was to bring all pupils and teachers together for a morning walk and have fun.

The working together, getting tired together, laughing together to create a good working environment is a gauge that objectives are met.

Prepared by:

MARIAN O. PABUA WASH Club Adviser

Noted:

VIOLETA B. BOLDIOS Principal II

A fun run is a friendly race that involves either road running or cross country running with participants taking part for their own enjoyment rather than competition. A fun run will usually be held to raise funds for a charity, with sponsors providing the revenue to cover organisational costs. Fun runs can include novelty categories, such as wearing costumes, and age categories for child, teen, and mature. Fun runs can also be included as a side event to a marathon or other more serious races. Motorcycle, snowmobile, and other motorized vehicle events are also sometimes categorized as "fun runs.

18 Nov 2012. It was only 4:30am and we were already up and heading to Kilage Track Field - the venue of the LFAI FUN RUN. It was an activity that was prepared and organized only for 2 weeks but it was evaluated as a successful event.

A checklist for evaluating an activity.

* Review the goal and objectives of the event. Are the goals and objectives met? The real goal of this event is to bring all "kababayans" together for a morning, weekend activity. To create camaraderie after a week of stressful work in their respective job sites, offices and shops. A week before the event, a dozen of volunteers/committee members were working after office hours to organize this event. The working together, getting tired together, laughing together to create a good working environment is a gauge that objectives are met.

*Financial Metrics. Were we able to raise some funds? This event was able to get sponsors and participants. The collected fee was able to suffice all the expenses. Did we stay in the budget? Well, we did not use any amount from the club's operating fund. The event was self sufficient.

*Event Attendance. Did we get as many participants as expected? The FUN RUN was organized only in 2 weeks. There were a hundred runners and dozens of volunteers and committee members that turned up. The run was held on a Sunday morning, a day when everybody will wish to just stay home and sleep in. I am very happy about the number of attendees.  It was amazing.

*Awareness Spread. Success is not only about numbers. It's also about gaining awareness. We were able to reach to our participants, we were able to get volunteers, numbers of sponsors who helped for the cause. It was a mere two weeks preparation, I wonder how much more we were able to reach if we were given a longer period?

*Was it fun? It was FUN, no doubt about it.  I heard people saying, we should do it better next year.  It was not a perfect one being the first Filipino Fun Run and was organized only in 2 weeks, this one really was a FUN RUN!

* Event Recap. I was smiling when I was doing the evaluation report on this event. In my head I can remember everything - the people who unselfishly volunteered, cooperated, shared their

time, knowledge and talent for this event, the companies who sponsored  and gave promotional items in such a short  notice, the fun during the preparation, during and after the event, the smiles of the runners who were tired trying to finish the course they were running. 

I have to share this. There were lots of room for improvement, it was not a perfect event but it was full of FUN.Posted by Arlene at 12:27 PM 

the people who unselfishly volunteered, cooperated, shared their time, knowledge and talent for this event, the companies who sponsored  and gave promotional items in such a short  notice, the fun during the preparation, during and after the event, the smiles of the runners who were tired trying to finish the course they were running.