CELEBRATING BRILLIANCE: THE DEPED FESTIVAL OF TALENTS 2023-2024
7he 'epartment of (ducation is renowned for its commitment to nurturinJ the talents and skills of students across the country 2ne of its flaJship of initiatiYes is the )estiYal of 7alents, a Yibrant eYent that brinJs toJether the briJhtest younJ minds from different reJions 7he 'ep(d )estiYal of 7alents is set to be an e[citinJ showcase of talent, creatiYity, and passion 7his eYent serYes as a platform for students to demonstrate their competencies in Yarious fields, from Mournalism to performinJ arts, and compete at the national leYel 2ne of the hiJhliJhts of the )estiYal of 7alents is the 1ational 6chools 3ress &onference 163& where student Mournalists from different reJions showcase their skills in Yarious cateJories of Mournalism 7he 163& serYes as a nurturinJ Jround for aspirinJ Mournalists, proYidinJ them with a real life platform to practice their craft 7he )estiYal of 7alents also promotes unity and collaboration 6tudents work toJether in teams, learn to support each other, and celebrate each other¶s successes 7his camaraderie is a Yaluable life skill that e[tends beyond the competition 3articipatinJ in such eYents helps boost the confidence and self esteem of students 7he e[perience of performinJ or presentinJ in front of an audience can be empowerinJ, fosterinJ a sense of self assurance that can benefit students in all areas of life 7he )estiYal of 7alents complements the academic curriculum by proYidinJ a practical, hands on learninJ e[perience ,t bridJes the Jap between theoretical learninJ and practical application, makinJ education more enJaJinJ and effectiYe ,n conclusion, the 'ep(d )es tiYal of 7alents plays a siJnificant role in promotinJ the talents and skills of students, ,t Joes beyond mere competition, serYinJ as a platform for Jrowth, learninJ, and self e[pression $s we celebrate the brilliance of our students, we also acknowledJe the inYaluable role of such eYents in shapinJ well rounded indiYiduals ready to face the future
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7he author is 7eacher ,,, at 6apanJ .awayan (lementary 6chool