Remember 2011 | Kids Performances

"To establish true self-esteem we must concentrate on our successes and forget about the failures and the negatives in our lives." - Denis Waitley, American motivational speaker and writer, consultant and best-selling author

My kids' performances is one way that helps develop their confidence. They are enjoying every program rehearsals, getting in their costumes and being there on stage. It helps become aware of their own abilities and self-importance.

Grand Ballet Recital at CCP

Dancing at the CCP stage is a dream come true for my daughter. Effie Nanas ballet presented Enchanted Ballet last November. She danced Chinese Tea for the Nutcraker - Clara's Dream and "Butterfly" for Snow White.

Taking photos and videos inside the CCP theater is not allowed, so we only have pre and post photos of her.

butterfly costume

Chinese costume

Everyone - from the star ballerinas to the little belles - did wonderful performances.

Effie Nanas ballerinas

Tinkerbell Butterfly at SGIS Disney Holiday Magic

My daughter was chosen by the school principal to be Tinkerbell Butterfly (a part in Alice's Adventure) in their Christmas program. Good thing, she was able to wear the butterfly costume again.

Tinkerbell butterfly :)

with Alice in Wonderland cast

She also danced "Let it Snow" together with the grade 3 girls. Girls from her grade level performed a different dance number. Watch the video:





Little Santa Claus at SGIS Disney Holiday Magic

My son, together with the preschoolers, happily sing and dance Jingle Bells for the Christmas program. The venue was filled with much cuteness and happiness!

little Santas :)

Enjoy watching:

Disney's Believe in Holiday Magic

Malaysia in United Nations Celebration

My son represented the country of Malaysia and performed "It's a Small World" together with the preschool students.

Malaysia flag bearer :)

Japanese in United Nations Celebration

My daughter, together with the Grade 2 students, performed a Japanese dance.

Japan umbrella dance

Read The Silk Road to Peace and Prosperity


Linggo ng Wika Performances

It had been my daughter's first declamation contest. She didn't win,but still proud since she was able to deliver Dr. Jose Rizal's "Sa Aking Mga Kababata" in front of the audience.

"Sa Aking Mga Kababata"

Read Daughter's First Declamation Piece

Traditional Filipino dances were all performed.

Filipino dance

in costume

Read Linggo ng Wika Activities

Indeed, "the world is a stage..."

Hope you all enjoyed the Year 2011 as much as we do!

UN Celebration 2011: The Silk Road to Peace and Prosperity

Malaysia and Japan

My kids school celebrated United Nations with the theme "The Silk Road to Peace and Prosperity." Their cultural presentation emphasizes and interpreted the relationship of China with the rests of the world.

The program starts with the preschoolers as they represent each countries. They happily march on stage and carried their flags proudly as they sing, "It's a Small World!"

It's a Small World

My son represented the country of Malaysia, while my niece and nephew represented the countries of Australia and Canada.They love being in their costumes!

Canada, Australia and Malaysia

The celebration continues as each grade and year level students showcases dances from different countries.

The Grade 5 students and teachers carried the benevolent Chinese dragon.

Chinese dragon

My sister enjoyed being one of the Chinese fan dancers!

Chinese fan dance

My daughter, with the Grade 2 students, wearing their kimonos as they performed traditional Japanese dances. She enjoyed being on the center stage!

Japanese parasol dance

Japanese fan dance

"Merchants traveled to Africa (the birthplace of humanity) to trade for rare timbers, gold, ivory, exotic animals and spices.

Africa

"In one way or another, the South Pacific Islands were influenced by the Chinese..."

Pacific Islands

"... Through 'cultural triangles,' nations were able to share their wealth and learn to tolerate indifferences."

"In India, the Chinese traded their silk and ceramics for precious stones."

India

"The Venetian Marco Polo served in the Chinese Emperor's court. He brought west to the east, and upon returning to Europe, brought the East to the West."

Mexico

Spain

"A Chinatown in any country is evidence that China has sent her ambassadors to make peace with the rest of the world."

Thailand

Here in the Philippines, "Chinese influence extended up to the Colonial times, when Manila became the stopover of the galleon trade..."

Islamic Philippines

Philippines

It had been another great school presentation where everyone deserves to be applauded. Even the colorful costumes, the wonderful stage, the continuous program flow deserves, especially the Korean student group who performed Korean songs are all worthy to be mentioned.

The SGIS United Nations program reads as -

"We can find SGIS along the Silk Road. Being an international school, it gathers the children of the world. Their young minds can be molded to love their neighbors, regardless of color, culture or creed. Peace and understanding will reduce destruction and increase production - construction that will bring about prosperity."

Great job!