Enchanted Kingdom, the Philippines’ first world-class theme park, is once again proving that its mission to provide joy and learning for every Filipino child goes beyond its confines.
Recently, officials of EK joined officials of the Department of Education (DepEd) and the local government of Santa Rosa City, Laguna, its home turf, in preparation for the opening of classes last June 8.
EK officials recently turned over an upgraded interactive classroom and gulayan sa paaralan project at Sinalhan Elementary School.
The initiative aims to inspire students to excel in their studies while instilling valuable life lessons among young learners.
For the DepEd Schools Division of Santa Rosa, the efforts of private sector partners go beyond corporate responsibility and play a significant role in ensuring that learners receive quality education.
“Hangga’t nandito ang mga stakeholders na handang tumulong ay patuloy nating aayusin at pagagandahin ang ating mga paaralan. Nawa’y manatili sa atin ang diwa ng bayanihan at malasakit hindi lamang tuwing Brigada Eskwela kundi sa bawat araw ng ating paglilingkod para sa ating bayan at para sa edukasyon,” DepEd Santa Rosa Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Hereberto Jose Miranda said.
Enchanted Kingdom, now celebrating its 31st year of operations in Santa Rosa City, has been implementing its corporate social responsibility initiative, the Adopt-a-School Program, since 2014.
Through the program, the company has helped refurbish classrooms and improve school facilities in various communities.
“Ang turnover ng proyekto ng Enchanted Kingdom ay isang malinaw na patunay na kapag ang pamahalaan, pribadong sektor, at ang komunidad ay nagkakaisa, mas marami tayong magagawang kabutihan para sa ating mga mag-aaral. Ang bawat tulong na ating naibibigay ay nagiging daan upang magkaroon ng mas ligtas, mas maayos, at mas inklusibong kapaligiran sa pagkatuto,” the superintendent added.
Enchanted Kingdom President and Chairman Mario Mamon said the company aims to teach children the importance of creative arts and sustainability.
He emphasized that the theme park’s mission extends beyond providing rides and attractions, as it also promotes education and environmental protection initiatives.
“May tinatawag din kaming saribuhay kasi dapat pangalagaan din ang ating environment. Pangalagaan natin para yung sa susunod na generation o yung mga batang nag-aaral ngayon ay mararanasan pa rin nila ang kagandahan ng kalikasan,”
By introducing interactive learning spaces and school gardens, the initiative tackles two critical fronts: cognitive engagement and environmental literacy, or what Mamon calls saribuhay or biodiversity.
This sparks creativity, breaks the monotony of traditional learning, and provides hands-on lessons in agriculture and nutrition.
“[Sana] bigyan ng importansya ang pag-aaral sapagkat ang tunay na pag-aaral ay makakatulong sa kanilang future, at makakatulong talaga sa kanila. Kaya’t sa paraan ng Enchanted Kingdom katuwang ang ating city na mapaganda ang facilities dito sa ating mga paaralan ay mas mainspire ang ating mga bata na seryosohin ang pag-aaral sapagkat ang future nila depends on their education,” Mamon said.
(With report from the Philippine Information Agency)
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