PNCC Foundation wraps up summer workshops

MANILA, Philippines - PNCC Foundation will mount the culminating presentation of its summer workshops on June 5, 10 a.m., at the Philippine National Construction Corporation (PNCC) Training Room, PNCC Compound, Reliance St., Mandaluyong.

The event will start with a presentation by the Galileo Enrichment Program participants. Known for its kid-friendly approach to knowledge, Galileo focuses on the child’s individual learning needs. The summer workshop organized by PNCC combined the different activities under the Math and English program.

The Math class is designed to equip students with the fundamental skills in understanding math by showing its benefits in everyday life. While the English class is composed of exercises that focus on creativity and analytical skills that can help students effectively express themselves through writing.

The highlight of the culminating activity is a presentation from the participants of the Pop Singing workshop. Under the guidance of former Miss Saigon lead Meliza Reyes, the kids underwent intensive performance and vocal training.

The participants were a fun mix of pre-schoolers and teenagers. According to Teacher Meliza the kids were a little shy. “They would participate but their voices were so soft. But as the weeks past and they started getting to know the other participants, they started having confidence in their ability to perform,” she said.

Aside from preparing group singing numbers, Teacher Meliza together with Teacher Rhea Rosales, also coached each soloist in order to prepare them for the actual performance. “It’s like a kids’ version of American Idol each one is given a chance to sing, and then we evaluate their performance.”

The workshop is most effective because of the cooperation of the parents. “The parents really took note of the points we raised, and they make sure that the kids practice their songs at home,” Meliza said.

The culminating activity on June 5, will be a fun musical showdown. The kids will sing the songs popularized by Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Keisha and other chart Top 40 hits.