BASIC Outreach in partnership with Bantay Bata

by Madonna Feliz Madrigal

A fun-filled and engaging BASIC Outreach happened on November 24, 2012 at the ABS CBN Compound, Mother Ignacia St., Quezon City in cooperation with Bantay Bata. Almost 90 kids were present with their parents and guardians. Ate Arriane Lacaba and Kuya RG Juraez became the masters of ceremony. The program started with a doxology rendered by Mayumi Morales, a special guest, which was followed by the opening remarks of Ate Hannie Lyn Talip.

Science lectures were presented which tackled facts about the animal kingdom, digestive system and the solar system. Perkiness in participating and eagerness to learn were seen in the kids. They raised their hands to answer questions or sometimes, because of feeling of excitement, they blurt out the answers in chorus. To add up to this excitement, science tricks were performed. The tricks were Blowing up a Balloon With Baking Soda and Vinegar, P¬opping Balloon and Blooming Flower. It was amazing how some of the kids knew what will happen to those tricks. It was evident on their faces that they enjoyed the activities.

The last and most exciting part of this outreach was the Interactive Workshop. They got the chance to learn as they apply the information from the science lectures hands-on. Smiles and voices from each group filled the room as they cheered their hearts out. The sight of the kids enjoying the activity was worth everything. In line with this, Bantay Bata asked PSYSC to have an annual outreach for the kids.