By Ariane Avilla
On November 12, 2024, Far Eastern Private School (Al Shahba) came together to honor Remembrance Day with a commemorative talk led by the officers of the Volleyball Club.
On the main ground, club presidents Guilia Malda (Girls) and Lexrin Sendon (Boys), along with vice presidents Alicia Miguel and Jomuel Untalan, shared their insights on the significance of Remembrance Day. In the girls’ block, Althea Balicanta, Kiane Lyn Batalona, Mariane San Juan, and Raelyn Corpuz led a similar discussion, while Raphael Frio and Gabriel Apuli spoke in the boys’ block.
Each speaker emphasized why Remembrance Day should be celebrated, the importance of honoring the past, and how these remembrances shape the future. This was then followed by the speakers answering questions from the audience, allowing them to share their thoughts.
Throughout the event, other Volleyball club officers distributed poppy pins as symbols of respect, remembrance, and hope for a peaceful future. The poppies serve as a reminder to all in attendance of the sacrifices made by many and the importance of upholding values of peace and gratitude in our daily lives.
The Remembrance Day event at FEPS left a lasting impact, encouraging students to reflect on the past and look toward a future shaped by respect and gratitude.