Agusan Elementary School has just celebrated Nutrition Month last July 28, 2011. Nutrition Month festivities has been a yearly celebration for the entire country during the month of July. Nutrition month is aimed to effectively convey the importance of proper nutrition in rearing the children as well as adults.
This year's theme, "Isulong ang Breastfeeding-Tama, Sapat at EKsklusibo!" focuses on the promotion of exclusive breastfeeding for infants from 0-6 months and continue up to 2 years and beyond.
The National Nutrition Council (NNC), the Department of Education (DepEd) enjoins all schools to participate in this celebration. In this regard, Agusan Elementary School prepared numerous activities to highlight the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for infants and its benefits as breastfeeding promotes good health and nutrition when the child reaches school age until adulthood.
The National Nutrition Council (NNC), the Department of Education (DepEd) enjoins all schools to participate in this celebration. In this regard, Agusan Elementary School prepared numerous activities to highlight the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for infants and its benefits as breastfeeding promotes good health and nutrition when the child reaches school age until adulthood.
Activities include Nutrition Quiz Bee and Cooking Contests as the main features of the Nutrition Month.
The program was spearheaded by the youthful school principal of Agusan Elementary School in the person of Mr. Candolyn C. Quilit which was fully participated by the competent teachers, parents and pupils.
The Grade 3 pupils of Mrs. Antonietta Macabudbod proudly showcased their Ukulele skills as they rendered their version of the "Bahay Kubo" song.
The Agusan Elememtary School's Pre-school department also joined the spectacular nutrition day revelry.
