“One School, One Goal for CKSC!” 

On October 15, the Student Executive Council (SEC) led officers of various CKS College student organizations in a leadership training seminar and a series of team building activities at Lola Corazon Leisure Farm, Pampanga. Students gathered at the break of dawn at the CKS College Narra campus, each excited to bond with fellow officers and unwind after an intense semester of studies and activities.

Upon arriving in Pampanga, the student-leaders were gathered in a leadership training seminar. Dr. Rolance Chua, the Dean of Student Affairs, delivered the opening remarks. The seminar featured form SEC officers, namely: Mr. Alexiz Tan (SEC President, SY 2011-2012), Ms. Althea Chong (SEC President, SY 2012-2013), Ms. Lhay Asaña (SEC External Vice President, SY 2012-2013), and Ms. Shariz Clares (SEC President, SY 2012-2013). They talked about the importance of vision and teamwork and shared about their experiences as student-leaders, the challenges they faced and how they overcame them, and how motivation and passion drove them to be responsible while at the same time, enjoy their jobs as leaders of the student-body during their time.

After the seminar, the students were divided into three teams. Team 1 was “Dominette,” led by Mr. Dominik Riano and Ms. Lynnette Chung. Team 2 was “JPIA,” led by Mr. John Paul Chiong and Ms. Pia Merced. Team was “MM,” led by Mr. Michael Ong and Ms. Mary Grace Khu. After competing in a series of team-building activities and games designed to develop team-orientation and spirit-de-corps, Team 2 emerged as the winner. The students also enjoyed the different attractions offered by Lola Corazon, such as zip line, rapeling, and wall climbing.

(Article by: Kimberly Lagunday& Hazellene Chua / Photo Credit : Lin Tien Tien)