Building Trust and Brotherhood Through Boy Scout Camping

On January 10, 2026, we participated in a Boy Scout camping activity held by Niña Maria Learning Center. The camping focused on learning to trust one another through different activities. For us, Boy Scout camping is not only about trust, but also about being loyal to one another and being helpful to those in need. It is also a place where we were able to meet new people and form friendships.

Through the Boy Scout Law, we learned the importance of being friendly to one another. We were encouraged to be kind and caring toward our fellow scouts. We cheered for one another as we succeeded in activities and learned to be brave, especially when some of us felt hesitant to participate. These values helped build our confidence and strengthened our teamwork.

We were also taught to be clean and well-organized. As Boy Scouts, we learned to honor the Scout Oath that we promised when we became part of the Boy Scout community. Boy Scouting taught us to show respect to our senior scouts as a sign of discipline and responsibility.

The NMLC Boy Scout camping held at Lestonnac Youth Center, St. Ignatius Village, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro was a wonderful experience for us. It strengthened our bond of friendship with our fellow scouts, and we actively participated in all the activities prepared for us. It truly became a place where understanding widened, and discipline was developed as we learned and grew together. We realized that a Scout is not measured by how strong he is alone, but by how well he stands with others.

Text by: Charlibien Madison Q. Amoncio from Grade 6 – Maissonneuve

                                                                    Photos: Marylie Jane Aron, School Registrar 

 

A Celebration of Faith, Joy, and Togetherness

On December 19, 2025, we celebrated our Christmas party at Niña Maria Learning Center at around 9:00 a.m. Every Christmas party is celebrated for a reason—to strengthen our bond with our family members and friends. Spending time with our loved ones is the best way to celebrate the birth of Christ. Christmas comes only once a year, so sharing this moment with the people we cherish makes it truly meaningful.

Before the program started, we first prayed, and everyone kept quiet. After the prayer, the program officially began, and we cheered and clapped our hands with excitement. We focused on the program while most parents were busy taking videos and pictures. Most were smiling with pure joy. Everyone wore beautiful outfits that reflected their unique style and confidence during the performances.

After the program, we returned to our classrooms to play games and bond with our friends. Christmas truly gives us a happy time to open presents with joy, laughter, and peace. It also symbolizes the birth of Jesus and serves as a time for believers to reflect on faith, hope, peace, and the values that Jesus taught.

Christmas carries a deep spiritual meaning for us, filled with love, hope, generosity, and togetherness. It reminds us of Jesus and how He came to bring love, joy, and hope to the world. This Christmas event at NMLC truly showed the joyful spirit graciously given by the Lord, allowing us to experience happiness every December. 

Text by:
Whina E. Acosta from Grade 5 -Richelet and Mitch Janine B. Borinaga Grade 6 – Maissonneuve
Photos by: Teachers Kaye C. Villarico and Estela Dalman