February 21, 2011 – This day marked Capul’s 1st observance of the International Mother Language Day, a celebration directed by the Department of Education on Feb 21, 1999. This was intended to encourage students to embrace their native tongue as springboard to basic education. The activity was held simultaneously with the annual celebration of Parents’ Day. As result, parents performed, together with the pupils, several acts in Inabaknon – a “surusurumaton” by Mrs. Eden Andarino, “kanta Inabaknon” from Mr. Chenito Marzol, a “siday” or verse choir by Grade 3 pupils. The program was done purely in Inabaknon. Mrs. Milen Esteria was the event’s Guest Speaker. The affair was graced by the new principal of CCES I, Mrs. Anecita Catucod, the District Supervisor, Mrs. Anecita Marzol and the officers of the GPTA headed by Dr. Vicente Catucod. For the Parents’ Day portion, parlor games for teachers (including practice teachers), parents and pupils. There was also a Moth...
