PCGE holds biggest celebration of National Gifted Week

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November 24 to 30 is National Gifted Week


The biggest celebration that aims to nurture the gift of every child is happening in this year's National Gifted Week spearheaded by the Philippine Center for Gifted Education, Inc.(PCGE) in partnership with PROMIL FOUR and support from the Kite Association of the Philippines.


Happening this coming November 24 to 30, the National Gifted Week will feature a whole-day kite flying event and a two-day conference to be attended by giftedness experts.


"This event aims to celebrate the gift that every child posseses. It is a great way for parents to encourage the creativity of their children, have fun and spend some time together. We will also be gathering the most notable experts who will discuss and share their knowledge on how to nurture a child", said Dr. Leticia Peñano-Ho, President of PCGE.



Last November 24, the celebration kicks off with the biggest kite making and flying event in Manila. Children and their parents will be able create colorful kites and watch them rise in the air during the activity which will be held at Burnham Green Park across Luneta from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Arts director of Masterpiece Movement Kara Escay will be facilitating the said activity. Attendees can also look forward to exciting games, entertainment, a parade, and other surprises.

Here are some photos taken during the event:











Kids and parents enjoyed the fun-filled day happened last Nov. 24 @Burnham Green.

To promote discussion and share learnings on giftedness, the PCGE wll also be a gathering of experts for a two-day conference. Happening on November 29-30 at Hive Hotel & Convention Place in Quezon City from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on both days, the conference will focus on revisiting the Multiple Intelligences.


Sharing their expertise are experts that include Mr. Ryan Cayabyab, Ms. Shaira Luna, Ms. Kara David, Ms. Roselle Ambubuyog, Dr. Carlos Arcilla, Mr. Ryan Tumbocon, and Mr. Kim Atienza. They will discuss how to nurture a child's gift based on their dominant intelligences which can be among Musical-Rhythmic, Visual/Spatial, Verbal Linguistic, Logical Mathematical, Science, Interpersonal and Intrapersonal, Naturalistic, or Body-Kinesthetic.



For more information, visit:

Website: https://www.promilnurturethegift.com.ph/promil-four-nutrissentials

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/promilfour

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