Testimonials

Two (2) teachers from former recipient schools, Ms. Perla Madayag of N.J. Ingore Elementary School and Ms. Sophia Cañoniego of Ticud Elementary School shatred their experiences when they implemented the KidSmart program - how the program helped their students perform better in their classes. They also noted that the instances of tardiness and absences were lessened because their students are always excited to use and explore the Kidsmart Learning Center. They thanked IBM Philippines and GBPC for their donation and The APC Center for the training. They jokingly added that they are hoping for a second donation.

News/ testimonials like this make IBM Philippines all the more excited to give out KidSmart donations and training. So let us know more of this kind alright? And your suggestions for the improvement of the program will be much appreciated.

KidSmart goes to Iloilo

It was September 1st when I took my first plane ride. It was just a short trip (one hour). But this is not about that flight. This is about why I, together with Ms. Andrea, Ms. Mei and Lou, took that 5 am flight. It’s KidSmart donation and training once again!Wuhoo!

First, a brief background. In 2005, IBM Philippines partnered with Mirant Philippines Foundation, Inc. to donate Young Explorer Learning Centers to Ticud Elementary School and N.J. Ingore Elementary School in Iloilo City. And then in 2007, IBM Philippines donated used PCs with KidDesk software to Tagororoc Primary School. Ticud Elementary School and Tagororoc Primary School both exemplified good practices of KidSmart Early Learning Program, thus a second (or third, informally) donation was made possible.

Global Business Power Corporation (GBPC), formerly Mirant Philippines, was IBM Philippines’ partner in its most recent donation. The beneficiaries of this donation are Tagororoc Elementary School in Aklan and day care centers of the following barangays in Iloilo City: Hinactacan, San Isidro, Ticud, Baldoza, and Caingin. The teachers’ training was held on Sept. 1-3, 2009 at the Westown Hotel convention Center in Iloilo City. The APC Center, as IBM Philippines’ training partner, facilitated the three day training.

Different personalities from IBM Philippines, GBPC, and the local government unit graced the turn over ceremony which happened on September 1, 2009. The IBM Peace Corps Volunteers, recipient teachers and the facilitators were also present during the event.

Schedule of Usage & Enrollment - Pastolan Elementary School

Schedule of Usage of KidSmart Computer - Pastolan Elementary School

(sent by Ms. Snooky T. Lingad)

Grade	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Kinder II	8:00 – 9:00	8:00 – 9:00	8:00 – 9:00	8:00 – 9:00	8:00 – 9:00
Grade I	9:00 – 10:00	9:00 – 10:00	9:00 – 10:00	9:00 – 10:00	9:00 – 10:00
Grade II	10:30 – 11:30	10:30 – 11:30	10:30 – 11:30	10:30 – 11:30	10:30 – 11:30
Grade III & IV	2:00 – 3:00	2:00 – 3:00	2:00 – 3:00	2:00 – 3:00	2:00 – 3:00
Grade V & VI	3:00 – 4:00	3:00 – 4:00	3:00 – 4:00	3:00 – 4:00	3:00 – 4:00
Grade I	1:00 – 2:00	1:00 – 2:00	1:00 – 2:00	1:00 – 2:00	1:00 – 2:00

Enrollment

Kinder II 35

Grade I 55

Grade II 47

Grade III 22

Grade IV 27

Grade V 26

Grade VI 23

Pastolan Elementary School - Pictures Galore

These pictures were sent by Ms. Snooky Lingad of Pastolan Elementary School. They were the recipient of KidSmart computers from IBM Philippines last April 17, 2009.