Foundation Day!

It is typical for schools to adopt a very festive mood during the commemoration of the Foundation Day. There are carnival rides, games, dance and singing contests, movie showings, friendly sports competitions, food booths, retail booths, and just about anything that completes a school-wide celebration.   For Catholic schools and universities, the Holy Mass is an integral part of the School Foundation Day celebrations. One of the usual highlights of the event is the Field Demonstration of students as coached by their respective teachers.

For most parents, the field demonstration is considered the highlight because this is one of the rare chances they see their children perform with the rest of the students. Taking a cue from its name, it is often done in an open field to the loud beat of drums, uptempo music, and applause. Students will dress and perform accordingly depending on the prevailing theme for the year.

We celebrate foundation day for commemorating the school foundation day is significant since it is the chance to remind the students about the humble beginnings of their educational institution. This could help them better appreciate the improvements they are currently enjoying which have been worked-hard for by school authorities, parents, and students that came before them. It is an opportune time especially for older and graduating students to determine what kind of legacy they can leave behind to the school that has supported them through the years and to the student body that will be left behind.