{"id":4038,"date":"2022-11-30T01:11:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T17:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gqq.gfl.temporary.site\/website_b2c438e3\/?p=4038"},"modified":"2022-11-30T01:11:55","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T17:11:55","slug":"sm-provides-learners-with-environment-conducive-to-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dynamic-silver-sheep.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/?p=4038","title":{"rendered":"SM provides learners with environment conducive to learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>More than just an area where students gather to hold classes, a school environment plays a vital role in learners\u2019 cognitive development. Research has shown that with an environment conducive to learning, students increase their attention and focus, and they are more motivated to practice higher-level critical thinking skills.<\/p>\n<p>Adamant to provide students with venues where they can fully hone their skills and knowledge, SM Foundation (SMFI)\u2014the corporate social responsibility arm of the SM group\u2014cemented its partnership with the Department of Education (DepED) in 2002 through DepEd\u2019s Adopt-A-School Program.<\/p>\n<p>Through this, SMFI builds SM school buildings in grassroot communities, complete with basic furniture and equipment. More so, SMFI integrates specialized features to each SM school building to address the unique needs of their school recipients\u2014some received rooms dedicated as a guidance office, a clinic, a mini-library, and some even got a water tank and a handwashing facility.<\/p>\n<p>To date, SMFI has turned over more than 100 SM school buildings nationwide with the help of its partners, which share the same aspirations for the Filipino learners and teachers. One of which is the SM Prime Holdings (SMPH) &#8211; one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia. Since the project\u2019s inception, over 90 SM school buildings out of the more than 100 were built through the social good collaboration with SM Prime.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Infrastructure for calamity prone areas<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SMFI and SMPH ensure that the SM school buildings incorporate a disaster resilient design to guarantee the safety of the students, teachers, and other school personnel. Emergency lights at both staircases, and fire and earthquake alarm bells are also installed.<\/p>\n<p>Principal Joji Buelvo, school principal of Basud Elementary School (BES) in Sorsogon City, shared the state of their school community before they accepted the fully furnished SM school building from SMFI and SM Prime in 2021: \u201c<em>Ang aming paaralan ay saksi sa maraming kalamidad. Kaya karamihan ng mga<\/em> classrooms <em>ay may kalumaan na, ang mga kisame ay malapit na bumagsak\u2014talagang hindi na <\/em>conducive for learning.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut through your [SMFI and SM Prime] donation, our BES learners now have a haven where we can nurture their young minds to be academically-ready and well-rounded members of the community,\u201d Buelvo further expressed.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Addressing classroom shortage<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The continuous rapid growth of the country\u2019s population is taking a toll on schools\u2014leaving the students, even the teachers, with overcrowded classrooms which affect learners\u2019 academic performance.<\/p>\n<p>In 2012, the Banisil National High School (BNHS) in General Santos City received its first SM school building. But being the only secondary school in Barangay Tambler, BNHS records a significant increase in their enrollment per year. With this challenge, SM Foundation decided to provide another edifice of hope for the sub-urban Muslim community in 2021, addressing the growing needs of BNHS learners and teachers.<\/p>\n<p>BNHS then principal Shiela Balbon said, \u201c<em>Yung patuloy na paglobo ng<\/em> population every year <em>ay talagang naging suliranin namin.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Pagpasok ng<\/em> 2020, <em>nagkaroon ng<\/em> COVID. <em>So naisip ko baka hindi na matuloy. Pero itong<\/em> SM Foundation, <em>walang pande-pandemya sa kanila. Talagang desidido silang matugunan yung pangangailangan sa<\/em> classroom <em>ng mga estudyante<\/em>,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur salute to our longtime partner, SM Foundation and SM Prime, for being so generous and proactive in providing us with school buildings that are conducive to learning. We are so grateful for your extended support to our school amidst the pandemic,\u201d Balbon concluded.<\/p>\n<p>SM Foundation, through its School Building Program, is an active partner of DepEd\u2019s Adopt-a-School project. This social good initiative aims to promote quality public education by building classrooms nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>High resolution photos: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3zE9EQE\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3zE9EQE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15881\" src=\"https:\/\/kawaiibeautyandlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot_20221130-010541_Gallery.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"556\" height=\"399\" \/>SM school building in Sorsogon City<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15882\" src=\"https:\/\/kawaiibeautyandlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot_20221130-010250_Word.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Green space which promotes environmental consciousness.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15883\" src=\"https:\/\/kawaiibeautyandlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot_20221130-010435_Gallery.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"559\" height=\"416\" \/><\/p>\n<p>SM School building in General Santos City<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-15884\" src=\"https:\/\/kawaiibeautyandlifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot_20221130-010307_Word.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"374\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every classroom in an SM school building is well-ventilated and spacious enough to allow the students to have a better learning experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Victor Persius F. Chan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Assistant Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Sustainability<\/p>\n<p>Corporate Affairs &amp; Sustainability<\/p>\n<p>(632) 8857-0100 local 0117<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:victor.chan@sminvestments.com\">victor.chan@sminvestments.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For Feature\/Promotion and reviews follow me<\/p>\n<p>\u2b07\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>Read my column \u201cDon\u2019t Miss This\u201d at The Rizal Weekly Post<\/p>\n<p>IG Name: www.instagram.com\/Homeschoolingiscool<\/p>\n<p>FB Name: www.facebook.com\/ armi.pineda<\/p>\n<p>Fb page:https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Homeiskoolcom<\/p>\n<p>YouTube Account: https:\/\/youtube.com\/channel\/UCAEszY-nm4XIPSphcppyilw<\/p>\n<p>TikTok Account: https:\/\/vt.tiktok.com\/ZGJkEHsLh\/<\/p>\n<p>Blog Site: www.Homeiskool.com<\/p>\n<p>Twitter<\/p>\n<p>Www.twitter.com\/Armipazpineda<\/p>\n<p>Other social media accounts<\/p>\n<p>Www.facebook.com\/Homeschoolingiscool<\/p>\n<p>Www.facebook.com\/Mimiworldnet<\/p>\n<p>Www.facebook.com\/Kawaiibeautyandlifestylecom<\/p>\n<p>Www.facebook.com\/Hometowngoodiesandservices<\/p>\n<p>For collaboration you can email me at Armipazpineda@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than just an area where students gather to hold classes, a school environment plays a vital role in learners\u2019 cognitive development. 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