MOTHER GOOSE NURSERY SCHOOL

The Play and Learn School

Founded with pride in 1974

159 Don Manuel Aggregado Street, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Tel. Nos.: 712-0707 / 416-1637

Telefax No. : 732-2792

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A Word from the Directress:

We all love our children. In fact, we always say "We want the best for them", the best of everything the world can offer and EDUCATION is the most vital component of a child's life. His/her future and success will depend largely on this.

At Mother Goose we believe that for our children the phrase "Education is my tomorrow" applies to them.

                                                              Josephine C. Yao, Directress

Josephine C. Yao

Directress

MOTHER GOOSE NURSERY SCHOOL

An academic institution built for higher learning, Mother Goose Nursery School has earned the highest reputation for its constant commitment to parents, students, and its faculty. The School, founded in 1974, has been teaching students for the past 34 years. For over three decades, its success has been driven by its passion to teach students to excel and prepare for the realities of LIFE.

Using its vast experience and expertise in the field of education, Mother Goose Nursery has made learning not only educational, but most of all, enjoyable for all of its students. Today, Mother Goose Nursery School is the oldest and most experienced nursery school in Metro Manila.

WE ALWAYS STRIVE TO BE THE BEST. 

Come and visit us today!

Awarded by the National Product Quality Excellence Award as

"The Best Nursery School" in Metro Manila on July 21, 2006.

Honored and recognized as one of the most notable women achievers in the field of education

by the Filipino-Chinese Federation of Business and Professional Women of the Philippines (FIL-CHI)

at West Side Grill,  Wack-Wack Golf and Country, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City on March 25, 2008.

After teaching kindergarten at St. Stephen's for 4 years, Josephine C. Yao decided to put up a nursery school of her own, 

one that offered Chinese language instruction as part of the curriculum.

Mother Goose was the first Filipino-Chinese nursery school in Metro Manila when it was established in 1974.  It started with a class of 9 children.  Everyone around Josephine believed that the school would fail.  Now,  more than 35 years later, the school has expanded beyond the preschool curriculum to include elementary levels that also provide computer lessons,  Sakamoto Math classes,  art classes and other courses.  Mother Goose was also the first to bring the Zoo-phonics method of reading instruction to the country.

Josephine finds great satisfaction in having been able to accomplish something that a lot of people told her couldn't be done.  It was her courage,  passion and discipline that fueled her drive to succeed.  It was having a purpose that kept her focuses.  Through her nursery,  Josephine passes on her faith and values to the children;  she is changing lives and inspiring little ones to make this world a better place.  She has dedicated more than half her life teaching little kids; teaching is her oxygen.

Josephine is here to live her life out.  her husband Ben,  who is a source of her strength, is a witness to that.  her own children, Karl Lester and Kim Lorrie, serve as proof to her nurturing skills; they both excel in their fields and they have accomplished much in life.  Josephine believes that we shape  our lives on earth not by how long we live but what we leave behind;  it is therefore important to celebrate life and live it to the fullest.    

           (excerpt from FILCHI Coffee Table Book - When She Takes the Lead, page 159, FILCHI 2008)

1974 - 2008

"Continuous Guidance through Quality Education"

His Name is Today

GABRIELA MISTRAL - NOBEL PRIZE POET FROM CHILE

Many of the things we need can wait, a child cannot

Right now is the time his bones are being formed,

his blood being made, his senses being developed

To him, we cannot answer tomorrow,

His Name is Today! 

 35^TH SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY MESSAGE

?IT ALL STARTS WITH THE TEACHER?

by: Mrs. Josephine C. Yao, Directress

Early in my teaching career,  I read something by child psychologist Haim Ginott that summarized and crystallized the role of a teacher in creating a classroom atmosphere.  He seemed to capture both my philosophy of teaching and my daily mission.

 Every morning when I came into my room,  I put down whatever I was carrying,  sat down ,and read this:

 This is a well-known piece in educational circles.  I?ve heard  quote it,  and I?ve seen it in many books and other sources.

 I think every teacher should not only read it,  but etch it in their hearts and put it into practice every day of their teaching careers.

 The 1^st word I want to zero in on is Our personal approach,  ?How a teacher treats her students has everything to do with the climate.  Kids don?t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

 The other word I want to zero in on is inspiration.

 ?You can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration.?  This is one of the most powerful words in the dictionary and one of the most important responsibilities of a teacher to inspire his or her students.  It means to awaken them,  to help them discover the possibilities in their lives,  to bring out the best in them.?

The good teacher explains.

The superior teacher demonstrates.

The great teacher inspires.

-         William Arthur Ward

 With these two words ?climate?, ?inspiration? I adhered to everyday,  my school grew from 1974,  with a handful of 9 children to what it is today.  (All of it?s 35 full years!).  Mother Goose Nursery is the 1^st Filipino Chinese Nursery to be opened in Metro Manila.

 I believe that Mother Goose is ?not the biggest but the best? nursery schools in metro Manila.  I can?t say I?m the best teacher but I am the best teacher I could be.

 The most important thing in my life is to always get better every year and I think I have done just that Mother Goose improves each year with new techniques,  manipulative and educational toys and interesting curriculum.  ?Latest are Sakamoto Math Method and Angklung Musical Program).

 I live by 2 personal mottos ? The first one is ?Always give your best? ? It?s a motto for me for the simple reason that I had two great role models in my parents while growing up.

 My other motto is ?Celebrate today.? It means that everyday is full of good things,  good people and countless opportunities.  I always expect good things to happen.  I never want to miss any of them.  I don?t want my students to miss them either.

 These 35 years with Mother Goose Nursery have been interesting,  challenging,  joyous, sometimes painful but definitely rewarding.

 It?s been an overwhelming,  experience for me to see all my alumni become successful contributors in society.  Even more,  to be able to serve the second generation of Mother Goose.  I have grown,  I have loved,  I touch the future,  I teach.

 On this note,  I would like to thank all my Mother Goose parents,  PTA and alumni for their increasing support,  respect and love.

 Thank you to all my teachers and staff for helping Mother Goose Nursery be at the forefront in early childhood education.

 Thank you to the God Almighty foe keeping Mother Goose growing and safe.

 Last but not the least, to my family who stands beside me through thick and thin. 

School Year 2009-10

NEWS BULLETIN

Last Update: 05 June 2009

ATTENTION PARENTS:  

• WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING ENROLLEES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2009-2010. 

THE REQUIREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 

1) Photocopy of Birth Certificate

2) Immunization Records

3) Doctor's Certification

4) 6 pcs 1x1 ID Pictures (Any background)

5) Assessment Fee - Ps. 500.00

 

AGE REQUIREMENT:

 

2 1/2 to 4.8 yrs old

NOTE: YOU WILL BE ASKED TO FILL OUT  THE APPLICATION FORM UPON SUBMISSION OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS.

Goal 1 - To develop appropriate skills,  concept and altitudes through, listening, moving, singing and creating and learning in music

Goal 2 - To form the Mother Goose Nursery First Choir and Orchestra

Goal 3 - To form the first Angklung Orchestra with ethnic instrument in may and then to be taught eventually every

               Saturday, starting June (whole year project).

Goal 4 - To represent a recital at the end of the May and Thanksgiving presentation.

MUSICAL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

SAKAMOTO MATH METHOD

JUNE SCHEDULE

Thursday (June 4, 11, 18 & 25)  

1:30 - 3:00 pm

3:15 - 4:45 pm

Saturday (June 6, 13,  20  & 27)  

8:30 - 10:00 am

10:15 - 11:45 am

1:00 - 2:30 pm

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHANGES IN SCHOOL OPENING

MOTHER GOOSE NURSERY

THE PLAY AND LEARN SCHOOL

Date          :       June 6, 2009

To             :       All Mother Goose Parents

Subject      :       Opening of Classes (June 15, 2009)

From         :       Mrs. Josephine C. Yao, Directress

Dear Parents,

In lieu of the prevailing,  A(H₁N₁) virus,  we are moving the opening of classes to June 15, 2009 (Monday).  Please be advised of the following precautionary measures before letting your child come to school.

          1.    Bring hand sanitizer and wet hand towel.

2.    Check your child?s temperature before coming to school.  Kids with temperature of 37.5⁰ and above will not be allowed to attend classes. 

3.    Children with heavy colds and cough should refrain from coming to school.

4.    Children who just arrived from abroad are requested to undergo self-quarantine for at least 10 days from the day they arrived.

 Please follow strictly the schedules of the first week.

 MORNING SESSION -1^st WEEK JUNE 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19 (Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri.)

             7:30 ? 8:30am                      8:00 ? 10:00am                    8:45 ? 9:45am

             Junior Carnation                Senior Pearl                          Pre Nursery Hope

            Junior Daffodil                     Senior Ruby                          Junior Daisy

 AFTERNOON SESSION -1^st WEEK JUNE 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19 (Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri.)

             12:30 ? 1:30pm                                            12:30 ? 2:30pm

                Pre Nursery Faith                                        Sr. Diamond

            Junior Orchid                                              Sr. Amethyst

                Junior Jasmine

 If there are any other concerns please call up the school.

 Please be guided accordingly.

NEW DATES OF CLASS SCHEDULE

June 15-19, 2009 (Mon. - Fri.) -  Schedule of Classes for the First Week 

MORNING SESSIONS :

7:30 - 8:30AM - Junior Carnation & Junior Daffodil

8:00 - 10:00 AM - Senior Pearl & Senior Ruby

8:45 - 9:45AM - Pre-Nursery Hope & Junior Daisy

AFTERNOON SESSIONS :

12:30 - 1:30 PM - Pre-Nursery Faith, Junior Orchid & Junior Jasmine

12:30 - 2:30 PM - Senior Diamond & Senior Amethyst

Mother Goose Nursery School is a Registered Trademark of Imaginarium Corporation.

? Copyright 1974-2007. All Rights Reserved.

TIPS FOR FIRST  TIME SCHOOLING OF CHILDREN

(as featured in GMA 7?s Unang Hirit)

by Mrs. Jane Ong

Last June 1, 2007 at around 6:04 am,  GMA 7?s ?Unang Hirit? hosted by Arnold Clavio, Rheas Santos and Lyn Ching-Pascual featured an interesting segment for parents entitled ?Tips for first time schooling of children.?:  For this segment,  ?Unang Hirit?  visited Mother Goose Nursery School and interviewed our very own school directress,  Mrs. Josephine C. Yao. 

Finding the right school,  with considerations on the tuition fee,  traveling time,  physical and emotional readiness of children 2-5 years old in their first school,  is indeed an experience and a challenge every parent go through.  Here are some tips for parents:

   1)     Check the credibility of the school because it is a second home for the children.                 They have to be safe in that school.

2)     Get to know the teachers and classmates of the child in that school.  They are the ones who interact with the child everyday.

3)     Accompany the child to the school before class opening.  Let the child get accustomed and feel comfortable with the new environment.  As Mrs. Yao states,  ?Parents can prepare (the child) by telling (him/her) this is a second home for you,  mommy and daddy will leave you on this particular day and you will be happy (here) because the teachers are you your mommies. . . .?

4)     Explain to the child early on the importance of education.

5)     There is no age criterion on when a child can go to school.  It is up to each parent?s knowledge and intuition regarding their own child?s readiness to enter his/her first school.

6)     Never force a child who is not ready to enter their first school.  ?Children should be happy,  that is the most important thing.  If they are not happy,  they won?t work well . . .,?  advises Mrs. Yao.

7)     Give enough time,  attention and support to your child?s needs and wants.  This will serve as an inspiration for them to want to go to school.

"We Honor the Greatness in You."

The 2009 World Mathematics Competition

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ? March 28, 2009

by: Teacher Jude Agsalon 

Last Saturday, March 28, 2009, the 2009 World Mathematics Competition was held at the Crystal Ballroom of the Corus Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  More than 80 primary (elementary) school students from Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand participated in this competition.  This is the 7^th edition of this event which is sponsored by the Sakamoto Educational Systems Pte Ltd with the active participation and assistance of the Sakamoto Math Method master franchise for Malaysia.  The objectives of the competition are (1) to challenge, encourage and develop all mathematically-gifted primary school students in all countries, and (2) to foster friendly international relationships among students and teachers.

The Mother Goose Nursery School ? Sakamoto students in the Philippine contingent to this year?s competition was composed of Gian Matthew King, Paul Elvin Sim, and Lance Ethan Yu for Grade 1; Dara Nichelle Carreon and Klarisse Go for Grade 2; Vinz Keenan Go, Engelberg Jeremy See, and Phil Elridge Sim for Grade 3; Angelina Aquino, Ma. Christiana Guillermo, and Gideon Clarence Ong for Grade 5; and John Alexander Co, Dillon Edric Go, and Jerwin Lawrence Go for Grade 6.  This is the first time five of these students participated in a contest of this magnitude, while the rest have been contestants in previous editions of this competition.

 The questions used for this year?s competition were described to be the ?hardest and most challenging? since this event was first held in Singapore in 2003.  The questions for Grades 4, 5 and 6 were very (, very) challenging that most the students were not sure if their final answers were correct, and some of then were not even able to answer all of the items in the test.  The Grades 1, 2 and 3 questions, on the other hand, were a just a bit tougher than last year?s set of questions.

 The final results and the medal count will show that the Mother Goose children did very well in the competition regardless of how hard the questions were for this year.  For the first time since 2006, the Philippines again had a Grand Champion.  Gian Matthew King was named the Grade 1 Grand Champion.  He received a trophy and a gift in addition to the gold medal he got for getting a score above 80. The complete medal count shows that the children garnered 10 medals: one gold (Gian King - Grade 1), five silvers (Paul Elvin Sim ? Grade 1, Engelberg See, Vinz Go, and Phil SIm ? Grade 3, John Alexander Co ? Grade 5), and four bronzes (Lance Ethan Yu ? Grade 1, Gideon Ong and Ma. Christiana Guillermo ? Grade 5, Jerwin Go ? Grade 6).  In addition to their medals, all the medal winners also received gifts.  All participants were given Certificates of Participation. 

The Grand Champions are as follows: Grade 1 ? Philippines, Grade 2 ? Indonesia (the winner got a perfect score), Grade 3 ? Singapore, Grade 4 ? Korea, Grade 5 ? Korea and Grade 6 ? Korea.

MOTHER GOOSE

SAKAMOTO MATH METHOD

Here's how your child benefits from the SAKAMOTO Method

• Qualified and trained teachers to guide your child on to success

• Worksheets are specially developed with emphasis on problem solving, understanding of concepts and applications and NOT on rote learning

• Provides a structured & systematic technique for problem sum solving

• Makes solving word problems easy, fast and accurate

• Strengthens your child's Math foundation

• Helps develop logical and analytical thinking skills

• Cultivates creative thinking

• Small ratio of students to teachers ensures maximum interaction

Children are creative and eager to learn.  They have enormous capacity of learning and therefore it is our aim to cherish the gifts of such learning capacity through learning Mathematics.

What is the SAKAMOTO Method and Program?

• It is an effective and powerful method for solving word problems for primary and secondary school mathematics.
• Originated from Japan in 1980 and developed by Dr. Hideo Sakamoto, an experienced and well-known lecturer in Japan, the method is now being used in various countries including Japan and Singapore where mathematics standard is among the world's highest.
• An innovative method for problem solving, it provides students with a simple yet systematic and structured technique to analyze questions in a logical way and solve the questions without any difficulty.
• Our worksheets are specially developed with emphasis on problem solving, understanding of concepts, and applications and not on rote learning.

Advantages of SAKAMOTO Method

• Helps students to score and excel in Mathematics

• Improves student's skill in problem solving

• Cultivates logical and creative thinking

• Original and unique teaching materials

 

Schedule of Classes

Thursday -  2:00 - 3:30

                3:30 - 5:00 pm

 

Saturday -  8:00-10:00 am

                10:15 -11:45am

                1:00-2:30pm.

"We love to learn Math the Sakamoto way!"

Get your child started EARLY! Contact us to sign up now.

Imaginarium Corporation

? 2006-07 All Rights Reserved.

For Inquiries call telephone numbers

(Look for Mercy / Lorna / Arlyn)

712 0707 / 416 1637 to 38 / 732 2792

MOTHER GOOSE NURSERY  

SAKAMOTO MATH METHOD

ON ITS 5^TH YEAR

In January 2004, Mother Goose Nursery School signed a contract with PACES, Inc, at that time the master franchise holder of the Sakamoto Math Method in the Philippines.  Mother Goose thus became the first school to offer the Sakamoto Math Method among its programs and the first franchisee in Quezon City.  When PACES closed in 2007, Mother Goose became the ONLY institution offering the Sakamoto Math Method in the whole Philippines.  Until now, Mother Goose remains at the forefront of the institutions offering Sakamoto having the more experienced teachers, and unwavering dedication to the students and their parents. 

Mother Goose Nursery School was founded in 1974 by Mrs. Josephine C. Yao, who is also serving as the School Directress.  Through the years, it has strived to remain true to its motto, ?Not the biggest, but the best.?  It is an academic institution built for higher learning, and to date, Mother Goose Nursery School has earned the highest reputation for its constant commitment to excellence and exceeding always customer expectations.

For three decades, its success has been driven by its passion to nurture the students to excel and to prepare them for the realities of LIFE.

Fuelled by their commitment to provide the best educational programs for their students, Mother Goose Nursery sought the franchise of the highly acclaimed Sakamoto Math Method from Japan.  The Sakamoto Method is a powerful, innovative and effective method for solving problems.  It was devised by Mr. Hideo Sakamoto in 1972 to cultivate children?s creative and analytical thinking skills through problem solving.

 The Sakamoto Method is a 3-step approach to solving world problems.

     1.   The first step is designed for the children to analyze the problem and correlate

           the information given by grasping the relation of the data to each other.

2.    The second step gives the children a visual representation of the problem to help

      them understand the reason behind the computations that they must do in the

       next step.

3.    The last step is where the students write the mathematical equations and perform

       the computations to arrive at the final answer.

Mr. Sakamoto believes that the best way to educate children is by giving them the desire to learn.  This is why his Math Method focuses on understanding of concepts and application.  When children are able to understand in great depth the essence of things, it gives them satisfaction and enhances their desire to learn.  It also builds their courage to take on more difficult challenges, not only in math but in life as well.

Mother Goose and the Sakamoto Math Method franchise embarked on a partnership because they are built on the same philosophy.  Mr. Sakamoto said, ?I believe that all children have the potential to improve and have their dreams realized in the future.  An appropriate educational method is therefore necessary?.  This is echoed in Mother Goose?s founder and Directress Mrs. Josephine Yao?s words:  We all love our children.  In fact, we always say ?We want the best for them.?  The best of everything the world can offer and EDUCATION is the most vital component of a child?s life.  His/her future and success will depend largely on this.?

Using its vast experience and expertise in the field of education, Mother Goose Nursery has made learning not only educational but most of all, enjoyable for all its students.  With the addition of the renowned Sakamoto Math Method, they have gone one step further in making Math enjoyable and easy for their students.

Now on its 5^th year as a Sakamoto Math Method franchise holder, Mother Goose Nursery School is offering Sakamoto Math Classes to their students, alumni, friends and students from other schools within the area.  Schedule of Classes:  Thursday 2:00 to 3:30pm; 3:30 to 5:00 pm : Saturday 8:30 to 10:00 am ;  10:15 to 11:45 am and 1:00 to 2:30 pm.  Mother Goose Nursery School is located at 159 Don Manuel Agregado St., Quezon City.  For inquiries and reservations, please call 712 0707 or 416 1637 or e-mail jcyao.mgns@yahoo.com.  You can also visit their website at www.mothergoosenursery.com.ph.

  Sakamoto: From The Beginning (well, almost)

By: Teacher Jude Agsalon

  When I was first asked to attend the Sakamoto teachers? training in the latter half of 2003, I was a bit hesitant because I thought it was another one of those programs that has a lot of hype but very little in real use.  We were then the 2^nd (or 3^rd) batch of teachers to under go the training here in the Philippines.  Now almost five years later, I count as one of the very few (perhaps less than 3) from that batch of 2003 who still teaches the Sakamoto Math Method.  And I have grown to really appreciate the simplicity and potential of the process and diagrams of this math method.  I?ve had students who were having problems in math when they first enrolled and slowly improved their math abilities the more they attend their Sakamoto classes.  I?ve also had students who were already very good and got better because of their experience using the Sakamoto classes.  I am also proud to say that my familiarity with the method helped me get a better score when I took the Career Service Examinations of the Civil Service Commission.

A lot of our Sakamoto students who stayed with us have achieved a lot both here and abroad.  They?ve won gold, silver and bronze medals from the World Sakamoto competitions and other math competitions.  But other than the obvious improvements in their math abilities, I noticed that our Sakamoto students have also grown more patient, and socially mature.  Whereas before some of them might throw tantrums, such incidents have now grown scarce.

I teach at the college and high school levels.  This made me realize the importance of a sound math foundation.  I?ve had a lot of college students who might not be able to solve even the simple problems that our Sakamoto students solve regularly.  And these are algebra-like problems.  A lot of these students get low grades or even fail in school because of their poor math foundation.  The Sakamoto Math Method could have helped them understand, analyze and solve those problems.  It would have been a sound foundation for them

Definitely, I know it has given a sound foundation for our Sakamoto students.  And will continue to be so for anyone who enrolls in our Sakamoto program. It is a foundation that will serve them well in their studies, and in life.

JUDE JUSTINO AGSALON

v BS Applied Physics, UP, Diliman 1988

v Postgraduate (MS Physics units, 1998)

v Mother Goose Sakamoto Math Method Administrator ? August 2008 -

v Mother Goose Sakamoto Math Method Teacher 2004 ? Present

v Physics Resource person-(Reviewer for Physics in the National Medical

       Admission Test (NMAT), and UP College Admission Test (UPCAT)

       reviews offered by PICS

v Senior Lecturer (Department of Physical Sciences and Mathematics,

       College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines - Manila 2002;

       2005; June 2007 ? Present

 

v Lecturer, College of Science, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 2003 -

       Present

v Center Head, PACES, Inc. 2005

v Sakamoto Math Method Teacher and Academic Tutor (PACES, Inc.)

       2003-2005

v Training Manager, Geodata Systems Technologies, Inc. 1988 ? 2000

v Instructor, National Institute of Physics, College of Science, University of

       the Philippines ? Diliman 1991 - 1998

What they say about the

SAKAMOTO MATH METHOD

A Comment from a teacher -T. Jude - Administrator (Mother Goose Sakamoto Math Method)

?Sakamoto Math is algebra for elementary.  It teaches the students how to do the basic operations of add, subtract, multiply, and divide.     But what it can really provide is a visual method of solving easy to very difficult math word problems.  It trains the students to think and analyze.  But Sakamoto Math is also a venue for the students to interact with each other and grow socially.?

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A Comment from a parent -Mrs. Josilyn King (Gian & Naomi King)  

?Sakamoto Math improves the analytical thinking of students.  It enables children to understand complex mathematical problems.  I am amazed by the ability of my children to come up with solutions to problems since they joined Sakamoto Math.?

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Filipino Children Win Medals at World Math Competition

(by: Mr. Eric Aquino) ? Angel Aquino

The Philippines garnered 3 medals in various grade levels in the much anticipated Sakamoto 5^th World Mathematics Competition in Thailand. At least 70 whiz kids from different countries competed at the Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square, Thailand last March 30, 2007.

 The Filipino medallists in the prestigious international competition are: Angelina A. Aquino (Grade 2, bronze medal), Tintin Guillermo (Grade 3, silver medal), and Roi Aldric M. Trawon (Grade 5, silver medal).

Eight more Pinoy kids were able to obtain merit awards.

1.  Ethan Casares  -  Grade 2

2.  Cara Ong  -  Grade 2

3.  Engelberg See  -   Grade 2

4.  Joshua Ambrosio  -  Grade 3

5.  John Alexander Co  -  Grade 4

6.  Vanessa Siy Van -  Grade 4

7.  Celina Guillermo  -  Grade 5

8.  Chloe Mae Sy  -  Grade 5

This shows once again that proper training, commitment and hard work can allow Filipinos to compete globally and succeed.

The success of the children was made possible through the support of parents and teachers, especially those of Mother Goose Nursery School. The event was sponsored by Sakamoto Educational Systems PTE Ltd, Singapore.

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MY SAKAMOTO EXPERIENCE

By: Ma. Christiana L. Guillermo

(6/21/2007)

Last March 31, 2007,  11 delegates from the Philippines,  including my sister and myself, competed in the 5^th World Mathematics Competition in Bangkok,  Thailand.  This is my 3^rd time to compete in International competitions,  and I was both nervous and excited at the same time.

The test was harder than the previous years and I was surprised when I won a silver medal.  For me,  winning again is just like an icing on the cake,  it was sweet but I know the real prize is not in winning but in learning.  Having studied Sakamoto method for 3 years now gave me confidence in Math,  a subject found difficult by most of my classmates.  And Sakamoto paved way for me to meet new friends of different nationalities.

I will forever be grateful to Sakamoto for giving me the confidence and knowledge in math,  to Mrs. Yao of Mother Goose for the support,  free trainings,  jacket,  cap,  food and a lot more.  I?m really looking to next year?s World Mathematics Competition in Indonesia.

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http://www.sakamoto.com.ph/