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What is this word that all of us have been mystified? The word that can cause pain, misery and woundedness; yet for others brings inspiration, courage and vigor. It's LOVE.

This drawing presents my understanding of the poem by Kahlil Gibran on "LOVE". In order to attain the fullness of love, we must not forget its numerous denominators. For love to thrive, it  necessitates trust, passion, honesty, care, respect and tolerance. When one loses love, it could hardly be restored. all aforementioned denominators need to be reconstituted before love may blossom again.

Kahlil Gibran's Poem that Strikes Me Most

On Children
 Kahlil Gibran

Your children are not your children.
They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you,
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.

You may give them your love but not your thoughts,
For they have their own thoughts.
You may house their bodies but not their souls,
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow,
which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.
You may strive to be like them,
but seek not to make them like you.
For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.

You are the bows from which your children
as living arrows are sent forth.
The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite,
and He bends you with His might
that His arrows may go swift and far.
Let your bending in the archer's hand be for gladness;
For even as He loves the arrow that flies,
so He loves also the bow that is stable.

RAP about the Gibran's Poem about "ON CHILDREN"

On children

We are the children of the world,

the children of hopeful tomorrow,

born with definite purpose,

born with certain goal,

to live our lives as sons and daughters of Christ.

We are the children of the Lord,

beings who share in God’s divinity,

the greatest creature He has ever created

wholly originated; wholly would return to Him

In life infinite in our eternal repose.

An Essay based on Kahlil Gibran's Poem about LOVE

Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931) - Gibran / Jibran - Khalil or Kahlil, Arabic name Jubrãn Khalil Jubrãn

Lebanese-American philosophical essayist, novelist, mystical poet, and artist. In the 1960s Gibran's works influenced especially American popular culture; his most famous book, THE PROPHET (1923), has been a bestseller from the 1920s. Gibran believed that if a sensible way of living and thinking could be found, people would have mastery over their lives.

"The human heart cries out for help; the human soul implores us for deliverance; but we do not heed their cries, for we neither hear nor understand. But the man who hears and understands we call mad, and flee from him."

Gibran's best-known work is THE PROPHET, a partly autobiographical book of 26 poetic essays, which has been translated into over 20 languages. The Prophet, who has lived in a foreign city 12 years, is about to board a ship that will take him home. He is stopped by a group of people, whom he teaches the mysteries of life. The resulting 26 sermons are meant to emancipate the listeners. In the 1960s The Prophet became a counterculture guide and in the 1980s the message of spiritualism overcoming material success was adopted by Yuppies. Critics have not treated the book well. Its mystical poetry is frequently read at weddings even today. Gibran's other popular books include THE EARTH GODS (1931), a dialogue in free verse between three titans on the human destiny.

Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup.

Sing and dance together and be joyous,
but let each one of you be alone,
Even as the strings of a lute are alone
though they quiver with the same music.
(from The Prophet: Marriage)

Love

Then said Almitra, "Speak to us of Love."

And he raised his head and looked upon the people, and there fell a stillness upon them.

And with a great voice he said:

When love beckons to you follow him,

Though his ways are hard and steep.

And when his wings enfold you yield to him,

Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.

And when he speaks to you believe in him,

Though his voice may shatter your dreams as the north wind lays waste the garden.

For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you. Even as he is for your growth so is he for your pruning.

Even as he ascends to your height and caresses your tenderest branches that quiver in the sun,

So shall he descend to your roots and shake them in their clinging to the earth.

Like sheaves of corn he gathers you unto himself.

He threshes you to make you naked.

He sifts you to free you from your husks.

He grinds you to whiteness.

He kneads you until you are pliant;

And then he assigns you to his sacred fire, that you may become sacred bread for God's sacred feast.

All these things shall love do unto you that you may know the secrets of your heart, and in that knowledge become a fragment of Life's heart.

But if in your fear you would seek only love's peace and love's pleasure,

Then it is better for you that you cover your nakedness and pass out of love's threshing-floor,

Into the seasonless world where you shall laugh, but not all of your laughter, and weep, but not all of your tears.

Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself.

Love possesses not nor would it be possessed;

For love is sufficient unto love.

When you love you should not say, "God is in my heart," but rather, I am in the heart of God."

And think not you can direct the course of love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course.

Love has no other desire but to fulfil itself.

But if you love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires:

To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night.

To know the pain of too much tenderness.

To be wounded by your own understanding of love;

And to bleed willingly and joyfully.

To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving;

To rest at the noon hour and meditate love's ecstasy;

To return home at eventide with gratitude;

And then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a song of praise upon your lips.

An Essay based on Kahlil Gibran's Poem about LOVE

LOVE

Oftentimes, you will hear people say, “Love is painful!” others would say, "Love is wonderful!” But, I wonder if you have ever asked them or have ever asked yourself, what makes love painful or wonderful. Well, the thing I believe about love is that, as long as we live, we continue to love and be loved. Painful, at times it may be, love makes us strong to withstand emotional pressures and pains. A person who feels hurt because of love possesses a personality with a tinge of vigor and valor for a pain caused by love tests not only your emotional stability but also mortal constancy.

A person must not be afraid to love because it pains nor it renders his heart wounded. He loves truly when he ventures a path less traveled by with a thorny road. Even how steep a mountain; even how deep is an ocean; even how high a wall; even how it aches, love can conquer every constraint, hurdles every challenges and vanquish gargantuan predicaments that keep him away from those whom he certainly loves. 

Where Do I See Myself Five Years from Now?

  

       Five years from now, being a graduate of Bachelor in Secondary Education major in English and have passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), I shall be permanently employed at Christ the King College, Basic Education Department.Clinging to my desire to broaden my professional career, I have successfully acquired my Masteral's degree in Education major in Educational Management at Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City garnering a "with great distinction" award equivalent to Magna cum Laude. Consequently, the degree instilled me as the Assistant Principal of the said institution I am associated with. With the unwaning eagerness in searching professional fulfillment, I then have applied and hired as a college instructor handling Professional Education subjects of the College of Education, Christ the King University helping many would-be teacher aspirants to pass the LET. As the institution recognizes my capacity to render munificent service and unstinted dedication for the betterment of the whole college studentry, I, in due deliberation be appointed as Assistant  Dean of College of Christ the King University simultaneous to my admission and enrollment at Xavier University taking up my Doctorate Degree in Education major in Educational Management and Supervision.

CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE

KING’S STUDENTS ORGANIZATION

S.Y. 2010-2011

 

The KING’S STUDENT ORGANIZATION (KSO) is the official Student Council of the College Department of Christ the King College. It was established to promote and provide leadership development oppurtunities in preparing and emppowering student leaders to serve the school and community.

            The organization is mainly composed of the officers, all college students as its members and a moderator. They served as the school’s partner in living out its vision and mission; implementing rules and policies; and conducing activities for the integral development of students into men and women of FAITH, EXELLENCE and SERVICE.

The Organization essentially functions to:

·         build and implement rules, policies, and regulations to the students to practice and achieve harmony, peace and unity.

·         serve the College students and the institution with all its might and capacity. 

·         create, initiate and execute programs and activities that are significant to the students by molding, developing and upholding physical and mental abilities and spirituality.

·          listen and carry out the voice of the College students regarding their concerns and issues on the school and finds reasonable solutions for the common good.

·         develop student’s love for God and country, moral character, personal discipline

·         support the departmental and institutional programs and activities that encourage integral development of students.

·         help in inculcating and upholding the institution’s core values of Faith, Excellence and Service to the students as primary witnesses.

  King’s Student Organization Officers

Position	Names
President:	Jayson Digamon
Vice-President:	Joan Corporal
Secretary:	Jenipher Abad
Treasurer:	Airam Abraham Chua
Auditor:	Kilmer Dalogdog
P.I.O’s :External	Jomar Llevado
Internal	Lemie Legarte
Senators:	Cathy Cabeltis
	Fatima Valdevilla
	Silverio Tolitol Jr.
	Homer Pagaran
	Leo Sacay
	Yoko Hannah Cullamat
	Christine Pearl Maestrado
Representatives:	Louise Marie Aguinaldo
	Carlyn Abrenica
	Jessa Cabajes
	Jessa Mae Pagapong
	Jessamae Mariano
	Rachelle Jade Espejon
	Ronald Salvana
	Christian Ace Arias

 

Closing Message

(World's Teachers' Day)

By:

Mr. Jayson S. Digamon

KSO- President

A pleasant morning to all………..

Indeed, the most important single factor in education is not the school, it is not the administrator, it is not the instructional materials, neither the curriculum – it is the person of the teacher.

To teach is the most sublime and one of the noblest professions. Why? It is because teachers become partners to the Divine Architect who shapes human beings. To teach is the most dignified profession because teachers are not dealing with just simple things on earth; they are dealing with human beings whose price is incomparable. They are shaping personalities. Thus, they are co-creators. The challenge and responsibility that teachers need to carry out is overwhelming, when you come to think of it-to have a task of molding human person. This is the mission given by God to teachers, but once they are asked, what are you teaching? The answer they usually give us is, “I am teaching Biology, I am Teaching History, I am teaching Math”. No, they are not teaching subjects, they are teaching people!

That is why much is our desire that more student teachers will be inspired to continue venturing the road less taken, the road to teaching. Though it is not a lucrative profession, you will find fulfillment that money can’t buy.

On behalf of the CKC studentry, allow me to give our heartfelt thanks to all our teachers, staff, administrators and sisters headed by our president S. Ma. Aida L. Mariano, RVM.

Our teachers who, by their ultimate devotion, left no stone unturned to nurture our dreams, our ambitions and our aspirations; our teachers who patiently educated us to our optimum capacity; our teachers who nurtured our young minds, and thereby have played a vital role in helping us become what we are now.

Let us now be grateful to them not only in words but being joy to them for what we become, that they would be proud of us…., that their sacrifices will not be in vain.

May we, the students of this institution give our teachers a big warm of applause!

Thank you ma’am and thank you sir. May you never grow tired in teaching more minds, touching more hearts and transforming more lives. We praise and thank God that you are our TEACHERS.

Happy Teachers’ Day        

(HD) Mariah Carey's Whistle Register (Live: Note By Note)

A teacher’s Code

I am a teacher. . . . . .

I will endeavor to be worthy of this high calling, for the future belongs to the pupils committed to care.

          I will do all in my power to teach them how to be kind of persons their parents, their church and their country desire them to be.

          I will teach by example as well as by precept, remembering that the impressions made by the teachers are not easily erased.

          I will improve myself in every way possible so that I may have the knowledge and skills needed for effective teaching.

          I will seek to develop in my pupils; the same love of learning that is in my heart and will show personal appreciation for each of them so they may learn to appreciate one another.

          I will consider my work a sacred privilege rather than a secular profession, knowing that there are greater awards than a raise in salary.

          I will look upon my teaching as a cherished goal in itself rather than as a stepping stone to a more lucrative profession.

          I will be regular and prompt in meeting my class, never absenting myself if I am physically able to be present.

          I will be diligent in preparing my assignments so that when I look into eyes full of wonderment and expectation, I will have the satisfaction of knowing I am doing my best to satisfy my pupils’ thirst for knowledge.

          I will daily seek the help of the Great Master Teacher that I may discharge my duties faithfully.

          I will try to manage my classroom systematically so that, should He enter, He would find the room tidy, the work organized and the pupils attentive.

          I will be satisfied if some of my pupils, when they are grown, come back to me and say, “I AM GLAD YOU WERE MY TEACHER”.