The Tan Yan Kee Foundation, in cooperation with Tanduay Distillers, Inc.-Vigan Branch, PNB-Vigan Branch, DepEd Vigan City and Ilocos Sur Divisions, and the Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology brought the Science Centrum’s Sci-Fun Caravan to the public school students and teachers of Vigan City and 1st District of Ilocos Sur. The exhibit remained in the Ilocos Sur National High School Gym from November 8, 2013 to December 20, 2013 benefitting some 20,000 public school pupils and students from Grades 4 to 12. The Foundation hopes to promote the quality and raise the standard of science learning among public school students. Through the creativity and the everyday, practical phenomenon of each exhibit, science learning is multiplied, inspired, and instilled in each student and teacher walking through the various exhibits. The Foundation sees the importance of raising the quality of education of the youth especially in the areas of science and reading, because the youth is as has often been said, the future of our nation.
The interactive exhibits include:
TYKFI’s Valerie Tan delivered a brief opening message on behalf of the Foundation during the opening of the Sci-Fun Caravan.
“It is a pleasure for us to be with you and officially begin the sci-fun caravan. It is our hope that as you connect the different aspects per exhibit, that its practicality will also help you gain a new meaning to science. The new techniques will also help you conquer science and see it in a whole new and amazing light. Year after year our Chairman and President Lucio C. Tan strongly urges our scholars to work hard and give back just as he does to make our country better. ‘We need science for progress. We need art for the human spirit.’” She adds, “Thus we hope that through this experience your curiosity will be enhanced and your determination will be rewarded.”
“Thank you” enthusiastically said the OIC from the office of the Governor of the Province of Ilocos Sur, the Hon. Constante Oandasa, “for considering our province for this project as we see the need for the improvement of science and technology in the province. In the international education scene, science is a priority. We do not see it as an excuse for our province to depart from this international trend. In fact, in our province, education is a priority agenda and therefore, anything that will augment the status of our education sector is a welcome development.”
“We are very lucky and blessed that our learners in the whole province of Ilocos Sur would benefit from the Sci-Fun Caravan, where teachers, pupils, and students will learn and experience science concepts unknown before. This is not an ordinary event in the lives of our learners, so I encourage all our pupils and students to come and be a part of this maybe once in a lifetime experience”, says DepEd Vigan City Division, Schools Division Superintendent, Mr. Jorge M. Reinante. According to the Honorable Vice Mayor of Vigan City, Hon. Lulu Baguiran, “After the experience they shall have fresh insights on mechanics, mathematics, vision and perception, electricity and magnetism, lights and liquid. The Sci Fun caravan will certainly boost our young Bigueños aptitude for the sciences…Vigan welcomes learning activities such as this because it heightens the scientific inclination of our budding scientists and draws interests of others who are less inclined. It sharpens the faculties of our students to discover the enchantment of this world where they live in…Please continue to be with us in improving and achieving better things for the future Albert Einsteins and Benjamin Franklins of Vigan.”
The project is as mind-opening as it is hands-on according to the teachers. Mr. Ricky Bosque, ISNHS grade 8 teacher says, “the project is a very great endeavor since it will enhance the understanding of students on the different science concepts. It will make learning more fun and memorable for them. It will make them appreciate the applications of all concepts. The students will appreciate more the concepts of learning by doing. They will be motivated and widen their horizons by not being contented with what they see but how they see and learn things.” Ms. Ana A. Castor, teacher from Tamag Elementary school says, “[This is] a great help for us in making science teaching interesting, fun, and enjoyable for our learners. They will be challenged to discover the importance of the learned concepts related to science when applied to real life situations, hence a greater challenge for them to love and value the importance of science and technology.”
And Ms. Rubie Anne Cubangbang, third year teacher of ISNHS observes, “I was so attracted with the lights and colors since my field in teaching is on chemistry. The devices help us mentors to demonstrate the very abstract characteristics of tiny particles that make a matter. These devices explain further the nature of light. And other devices such as on the tiny bubbles – it demonstrates the H-bond and behavior of molecules [according to] the type of intermolecular bond [that] exists within them.” The enthusiasm towards science was no less in the teachers as they were amongst the students. “Fun and memorable” says James Patrick Redondo of ISNHS who liked each and every one of the exhibits, while the Frozen Shadow exhibit is Mia Sharlotte Florendo’s favorite as this is simply a “cool and extraordinary” demonstration of science. According to her, the Sci-Fun caravan is “fun [and] encourages students to study and love science”.
When asked if the teachers have plans to sustain the project, Sci-Fun explainer says, “Since teachers are very creative, I believe they can manipulate the exhibits by making improvised apparatuses which are similar to the exhibits.” Likewise, the Hon. Vice Mayor of Vigan City, the Hon. Lulu Baguiran notes, “We can expect even better presentations in our local science fairs.” Dr. Teresita Velasco, DepED Region 1 Director, referred to the exhibit as a welcome opportunity for the students to have actual experience of science. She added, “This is rarely done, and can’t be done to all. These students are very lucky. Iba ito sa libro at sa internet, iba ang na-eexperience at wala ito sa public school teaching. Thank you Tan Yan Kee for thinking of this. Because this is hands on, enjoy na, nag-aaral pa. They will remember this long after graduation and [be able to] teach their brothers and sisters. I look at it as something more lasting and something that the students can relate with.”
Other comments include:
Ana A. Castor Tamag E/S MT: This is a great help for us in making science teaching interesting, fun, and enjoyable for our learners. They will be challenged to discover the importance of the learned concepts related to science when applied to real life situations, hence, a greater challenge for them to love and value the importance of science and technology. The effect of this project is lifelong because it implies learning by discovery and exploration as expressed from their hands on experiences on the proper and correct manipulation of the different science exhibits.
Peter Johm A. Frial ISNHS Grade 7 teacher: The project reinforces science concepts taught inside the classroom. It facilitates learning to be more meaningful and enjoyable. During the opening of the exibit, it was noted that the viewers in the area are very “lucky and blessed that the learners in the whole province of Ilocos Sur would benefit from the Sci Fun Caravan, where teachers, pupils and students will learn and experience science concepts unknown before. This is not an ordinary event in the lives of our learners, so I encourage all our pupils and students to come and be a part of this maybe once in a lifetime experience. Learn and enjoy your stay.”
Vice Mayor Lulu Baguiran, on behalf of Vigan City Mayor Eva Marie Singson Medina keynoted the opening. “Today we have been gathered to witness numerous dimensions of science through a colorful and leisurely atmosphere. I refer to the sci-fun caravan, the wonderful travelling science centrum exhibit which ushers the beginning of another enhanced scheme for the teaching-learning activities of Bigueño teachers and children.
Around 10,000 students and their teachers shall walk through this exposition. After the experience they shall have fresh insights on mechanics, mathematics, vision and perception, electricity and magnetism, lights and liquid. The sci-fun caravan will certainly boost our young Bigueños aptitude for the sciences. We can expect even better presentations in our local science fairs.
Vigan welcomes learning activities such as this because it heightens the scientific inclination of our budding scientists and draws interests of others who are less inclined. It sharpens the faculties of our students to discover the enchantment of this world where they live in.
Dear students, grab this rare chance to broaden your knowledge. It is not everyday that a travelling science exhibit in the standard of sci-fun caravan comes right in your doorstep free of charge. Have fun while learning.
The mounting of the sci-fun caravan in our city, all the more inspired us who are in the government, to continuously partner with the private sector such as the Tan Yan Kee Foundation and the Philippines Foundation for Science and Technology to make possible unique learning opportunities for the children of vigan.
We thank the Tan Yan Kee Foundation and the Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology for this gift to our children. The sci-fun caravan marks another milestone in our education sector. Thank you for sharing our mission to educate our children to realize their full potential to best serve their communities and help build a better nation. Please continue to be with us in improving and achieving better things for the future Albert Einsteins and Benjamin Franklins of Vigan.
God bless us all! Naimbag Nga Bigat Tayo Amin. “
Ilocos Sur Governor Ryan Luis Singson, through OIC Constante Oandasa, sent the following message:
“Science has played a key role in our lives. Spanning from the simple processes, to the more complex technologies. In fact, science has made our lives easier to live. However, many find science difficult as a subject, but science too, is fun to learn.
And, I thank the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. for hosting the sci-fun caravan travelling science centrum for making it possible to make science fun to learn for school children. The province is privileged to have this travelling science centrum to benefit about 30,000 public school pupils and students.
I thank the foundation for considering our province for this project as we see the need for the improvement of science and technology in the Province. In the international education scene, science is a priority. We do not see it as an excuse for our province to depart from this international trend.
In fact, in our province, education is a priority agenda and therefore, anything that will augment the status of our education sector is a welcomed development.
I just hope that our children will take advantage of the opportunity to have this Sci-fun caravan at its fullest. I also enjoin the Department of education to assist our children to have better access to the caravan. For surely, this event that happens here and in Sta. Cruz next year, is and will be a great contribution to the overall development of our children.
Once again, thank you and good day.”
Dr.Giovanni V. Velasco, Principal IV ISNHS by way of greeting the opening participants said:
“We gather here today for the commencement of the sci-fun caravan. This activity aims to provide opportunity for school children, teachers, administrators and parents a first hand experience on the amazing world of science in an atmosphere of fun and excitement and to provide an avenue for learning the k to 12 science outside the classroom.
The sci-fun caravan will serve as a vital instrument in the teaching and learning of science and technology. Science teaching is not just knowing the concepts and principles. For it be more fruitful, it has to be more manipulative and experiential which will result to the development of scientific skills and attitudes, which are necessary for learners to be able to live meaningful lives.
With this kind of activity, our students and teachers will be exposed to the actual application of science concepts that will surely guide and inspire and will eventually lead them to realize that science teaching and learning is exciting, interesting and enjoyable.
For the secondary level, we are now in the second year of implementation of the k to 12 basic education, commonly known as the spiral curriculum which has the 4 E’s as its core. Engage, Experience, Explore, and Enjoy. This activity perfectly suits the k to 12 curriculum for the students are given the opportunity to perform not just see and observe, experience not just read and hear and more importantly the fear of learning science will be eradicated and will surely be replaced by fun and enjoyment.
As the primary servant of the school, I would like to express our sincerest thanks and gratitude to the Tan Yan Kee Foundation Incorporated, Philippine Foundation for Science and technology, our leaders in the Department of Education, the DOST, and our local officials for choosing our school as the venue and one of the recipients of this laudable program, thank you very much for the honor you have accorded us.”
Students were not to be outdone either. Here are some comments:
Francis Pastor (3rd year High School): “It is a new experience; many new knowledge acquired; enjoyable; able to “bond” with other schools.”
Via Ashley Quintos, Kristina Hernandez, Jezza Caye Palpa-latoc, Nicole Talusig, Jane Pauleth Ragudo, Ivy Reotutar, Precious Rapada, Cherry Palapala, Shiela Racoma, Alyza Quintal, Hazel Arellano, Joan Galinato, Andrea Querubin, Chara Ayon: “It is fun, amazing, enjoyable, relaxing, interesting, mind-blowing, awesome, adventurous, challenging, thought provoking; encourage us to learn new things; exciting; we were able to derive new knowledge; Thank you to TYKFI, sana maulit muli.”
Carlos Antonio Dela Cuesta (Grade 7): “Enjoyable, maganda, we were able to explore and learn new theories; very helpful to conceptualize science experiments for our science projects; will share to other students and siblings; encourage us to be future scientists.”
Jonathan del Castillo (4th year): “Cool; shows practical aspects of the lessons we learn from school; let them understand the principles behind many scientific observations; (When asked whether he would like to be a scientist, the answer was: Mahirap ang science; I want to be an English teacher because I find joy in conveying ideas to others. But maybe, I need to study science so I can share this to others, he he he…”
Mc Roger del Castillo, Mark John Felis (3rd year): “Masaya, maganda, nakakalimutan ang problema.”
Johlan Pimentel (3rd year): “Enjoyable, maganda, enable us to explore new things especially concepts in science which we learn from school.”
Fernalie Yadao (3rd year): “Made us understand more and explain the things we learn from school.”
Chara Abella, Jennifer Arranz: “Exciting; learned new things.”
Stephnie Bringas (4th year): “First time to see and experience this kind of exhibit and learning; marami pa pala kong hindi alam.”
Ashley Pula (3rd year): “Maraming discoveries at nakakatuwa; na-explain yung inaral namin sa first and second year.”
The attendees during the opening rites included: Hon. Constante Oandasa, representing Governor Ryan Luis Singson; Vice Mayor Lulu Baquiran, representing Mayor Eva Marie Medina; Hon. George Villanueva; Dr. Teresita Velasco, Regional Director, DepED-Region I; DepED Vigan City Division SDS Jorge M. Reinante; EPS-Science Rodrigo Reyes; DepED Ilocos Sur Division SDS Marino S. Baytec; ASDS Estrella O. Soria; ASDS Gemma Q. Tacuycuy; Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology(PFST) Trustee Rogelio Luis; Executive Director May M. Pagsinohin; Dr. Elvira Galvez, Consultant DOST Representative; PNB - EVP Cristine Marie M. Realiera; PNB Branch Manager Myrna Castro Ganon; ABC Branch Manager Roland R. Repato; TYKFI Officers and staff headed by Trustee Shirley T. Chua.
Intermisssion number was provided by the Ilocos Sur National High School Choir (ISNHS).
- 3D Tic Tac Toe
- Charge Now, Power Later
- Animal Sounds
- Anti-Gravity Mirror
- Bernoulli Blower
- Bridge
- Calypso Reef
- Changing Colors
- Charge Now, Powe Later
- Chaotic Pendulum
- Coin Reflection
- Color or words
- Colored Shadows
- Corner reflector
- Dancing worms
- Dinoaurs
- Finger tingler
- For Your Eyes Only
- Frozen Shadows
- Gravity Well
- Jacob’s Ladder
- Magnetic Chain Reaction
- Magnetic Suction
- Money Detector
- Parabolic Dish
- Pedal Generator
- Pick a cone
- Plasma Sphere
- Pupil of the Eye
- Ring Bubbles
- Shadow Geometry
- Siphon
- Steady Hand Game
- Stereo Hearing
- Subjective Shapes
- Tiny bubbles
- Touch Me If You Can
- Two Eyes
- Well of Flowers
- You and Me Are One
- Trapezoidal Window
- Your Nose Knows
- Zoetrope
- Van De Graff
- Electric Fleas
TYKFI’s Valerie Tan delivered a brief opening message on behalf of the Foundation during the opening of the Sci-Fun Caravan.
“It is a pleasure for us to be with you and officially begin the sci-fun caravan. It is our hope that as you connect the different aspects per exhibit, that its practicality will also help you gain a new meaning to science. The new techniques will also help you conquer science and see it in a whole new and amazing light. Year after year our Chairman and President Lucio C. Tan strongly urges our scholars to work hard and give back just as he does to make our country better. ‘We need science for progress. We need art for the human spirit.’” She adds, “Thus we hope that through this experience your curiosity will be enhanced and your determination will be rewarded.”
“Thank you” enthusiastically said the OIC from the office of the Governor of the Province of Ilocos Sur, the Hon. Constante Oandasa, “for considering our province for this project as we see the need for the improvement of science and technology in the province. In the international education scene, science is a priority. We do not see it as an excuse for our province to depart from this international trend. In fact, in our province, education is a priority agenda and therefore, anything that will augment the status of our education sector is a welcome development.”
“We are very lucky and blessed that our learners in the whole province of Ilocos Sur would benefit from the Sci-Fun Caravan, where teachers, pupils, and students will learn and experience science concepts unknown before. This is not an ordinary event in the lives of our learners, so I encourage all our pupils and students to come and be a part of this maybe once in a lifetime experience”, says DepEd Vigan City Division, Schools Division Superintendent, Mr. Jorge M. Reinante. According to the Honorable Vice Mayor of Vigan City, Hon. Lulu Baguiran, “After the experience they shall have fresh insights on mechanics, mathematics, vision and perception, electricity and magnetism, lights and liquid. The Sci Fun caravan will certainly boost our young Bigueños aptitude for the sciences…Vigan welcomes learning activities such as this because it heightens the scientific inclination of our budding scientists and draws interests of others who are less inclined. It sharpens the faculties of our students to discover the enchantment of this world where they live in…Please continue to be with us in improving and achieving better things for the future Albert Einsteins and Benjamin Franklins of Vigan.”
The project is as mind-opening as it is hands-on according to the teachers. Mr. Ricky Bosque, ISNHS grade 8 teacher says, “the project is a very great endeavor since it will enhance the understanding of students on the different science concepts. It will make learning more fun and memorable for them. It will make them appreciate the applications of all concepts. The students will appreciate more the concepts of learning by doing. They will be motivated and widen their horizons by not being contented with what they see but how they see and learn things.” Ms. Ana A. Castor, teacher from Tamag Elementary school says, “[This is] a great help for us in making science teaching interesting, fun, and enjoyable for our learners. They will be challenged to discover the importance of the learned concepts related to science when applied to real life situations, hence a greater challenge for them to love and value the importance of science and technology.”
And Ms. Rubie Anne Cubangbang, third year teacher of ISNHS observes, “I was so attracted with the lights and colors since my field in teaching is on chemistry. The devices help us mentors to demonstrate the very abstract characteristics of tiny particles that make a matter. These devices explain further the nature of light. And other devices such as on the tiny bubbles – it demonstrates the H-bond and behavior of molecules [according to] the type of intermolecular bond [that] exists within them.” The enthusiasm towards science was no less in the teachers as they were amongst the students. “Fun and memorable” says James Patrick Redondo of ISNHS who liked each and every one of the exhibits, while the Frozen Shadow exhibit is Mia Sharlotte Florendo’s favorite as this is simply a “cool and extraordinary” demonstration of science. According to her, the Sci-Fun caravan is “fun [and] encourages students to study and love science”.
When asked if the teachers have plans to sustain the project, Sci-Fun explainer says, “Since teachers are very creative, I believe they can manipulate the exhibits by making improvised apparatuses which are similar to the exhibits.” Likewise, the Hon. Vice Mayor of Vigan City, the Hon. Lulu Baguiran notes, “We can expect even better presentations in our local science fairs.” Dr. Teresita Velasco, DepED Region 1 Director, referred to the exhibit as a welcome opportunity for the students to have actual experience of science. She added, “This is rarely done, and can’t be done to all. These students are very lucky. Iba ito sa libro at sa internet, iba ang na-eexperience at wala ito sa public school teaching. Thank you Tan Yan Kee for thinking of this. Because this is hands on, enjoy na, nag-aaral pa. They will remember this long after graduation and [be able to] teach their brothers and sisters. I look at it as something more lasting and something that the students can relate with.”
Other comments include:
Ana A. Castor Tamag E/S MT: This is a great help for us in making science teaching interesting, fun, and enjoyable for our learners. They will be challenged to discover the importance of the learned concepts related to science when applied to real life situations, hence, a greater challenge for them to love and value the importance of science and technology. The effect of this project is lifelong because it implies learning by discovery and exploration as expressed from their hands on experiences on the proper and correct manipulation of the different science exhibits.
Peter Johm A. Frial ISNHS Grade 7 teacher: The project reinforces science concepts taught inside the classroom. It facilitates learning to be more meaningful and enjoyable. During the opening of the exibit, it was noted that the viewers in the area are very “lucky and blessed that the learners in the whole province of Ilocos Sur would benefit from the Sci Fun Caravan, where teachers, pupils and students will learn and experience science concepts unknown before. This is not an ordinary event in the lives of our learners, so I encourage all our pupils and students to come and be a part of this maybe once in a lifetime experience. Learn and enjoy your stay.”
Vice Mayor Lulu Baguiran, on behalf of Vigan City Mayor Eva Marie Singson Medina keynoted the opening. “Today we have been gathered to witness numerous dimensions of science through a colorful and leisurely atmosphere. I refer to the sci-fun caravan, the wonderful travelling science centrum exhibit which ushers the beginning of another enhanced scheme for the teaching-learning activities of Bigueño teachers and children.
Around 10,000 students and their teachers shall walk through this exposition. After the experience they shall have fresh insights on mechanics, mathematics, vision and perception, electricity and magnetism, lights and liquid. The sci-fun caravan will certainly boost our young Bigueños aptitude for the sciences. We can expect even better presentations in our local science fairs.
Vigan welcomes learning activities such as this because it heightens the scientific inclination of our budding scientists and draws interests of others who are less inclined. It sharpens the faculties of our students to discover the enchantment of this world where they live in.
Dear students, grab this rare chance to broaden your knowledge. It is not everyday that a travelling science exhibit in the standard of sci-fun caravan comes right in your doorstep free of charge. Have fun while learning.
The mounting of the sci-fun caravan in our city, all the more inspired us who are in the government, to continuously partner with the private sector such as the Tan Yan Kee Foundation and the Philippines Foundation for Science and Technology to make possible unique learning opportunities for the children of vigan.
We thank the Tan Yan Kee Foundation and the Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology for this gift to our children. The sci-fun caravan marks another milestone in our education sector. Thank you for sharing our mission to educate our children to realize their full potential to best serve their communities and help build a better nation. Please continue to be with us in improving and achieving better things for the future Albert Einsteins and Benjamin Franklins of Vigan.
God bless us all! Naimbag Nga Bigat Tayo Amin. “
Ilocos Sur Governor Ryan Luis Singson, through OIC Constante Oandasa, sent the following message:
“Science has played a key role in our lives. Spanning from the simple processes, to the more complex technologies. In fact, science has made our lives easier to live. However, many find science difficult as a subject, but science too, is fun to learn.
And, I thank the Tan Yan Kee Foundation, Inc. for hosting the sci-fun caravan travelling science centrum for making it possible to make science fun to learn for school children. The province is privileged to have this travelling science centrum to benefit about 30,000 public school pupils and students.
I thank the foundation for considering our province for this project as we see the need for the improvement of science and technology in the Province. In the international education scene, science is a priority. We do not see it as an excuse for our province to depart from this international trend.
In fact, in our province, education is a priority agenda and therefore, anything that will augment the status of our education sector is a welcomed development.
I just hope that our children will take advantage of the opportunity to have this Sci-fun caravan at its fullest. I also enjoin the Department of education to assist our children to have better access to the caravan. For surely, this event that happens here and in Sta. Cruz next year, is and will be a great contribution to the overall development of our children.
Once again, thank you and good day.”
Dr.Giovanni V. Velasco, Principal IV ISNHS by way of greeting the opening participants said:
“We gather here today for the commencement of the sci-fun caravan. This activity aims to provide opportunity for school children, teachers, administrators and parents a first hand experience on the amazing world of science in an atmosphere of fun and excitement and to provide an avenue for learning the k to 12 science outside the classroom.
The sci-fun caravan will serve as a vital instrument in the teaching and learning of science and technology. Science teaching is not just knowing the concepts and principles. For it be more fruitful, it has to be more manipulative and experiential which will result to the development of scientific skills and attitudes, which are necessary for learners to be able to live meaningful lives.
With this kind of activity, our students and teachers will be exposed to the actual application of science concepts that will surely guide and inspire and will eventually lead them to realize that science teaching and learning is exciting, interesting and enjoyable.
For the secondary level, we are now in the second year of implementation of the k to 12 basic education, commonly known as the spiral curriculum which has the 4 E’s as its core. Engage, Experience, Explore, and Enjoy. This activity perfectly suits the k to 12 curriculum for the students are given the opportunity to perform not just see and observe, experience not just read and hear and more importantly the fear of learning science will be eradicated and will surely be replaced by fun and enjoyment.
As the primary servant of the school, I would like to express our sincerest thanks and gratitude to the Tan Yan Kee Foundation Incorporated, Philippine Foundation for Science and technology, our leaders in the Department of Education, the DOST, and our local officials for choosing our school as the venue and one of the recipients of this laudable program, thank you very much for the honor you have accorded us.”
Students were not to be outdone either. Here are some comments:
Francis Pastor (3rd year High School): “It is a new experience; many new knowledge acquired; enjoyable; able to “bond” with other schools.”
Via Ashley Quintos, Kristina Hernandez, Jezza Caye Palpa-latoc, Nicole Talusig, Jane Pauleth Ragudo, Ivy Reotutar, Precious Rapada, Cherry Palapala, Shiela Racoma, Alyza Quintal, Hazel Arellano, Joan Galinato, Andrea Querubin, Chara Ayon: “It is fun, amazing, enjoyable, relaxing, interesting, mind-blowing, awesome, adventurous, challenging, thought provoking; encourage us to learn new things; exciting; we were able to derive new knowledge; Thank you to TYKFI, sana maulit muli.”
Carlos Antonio Dela Cuesta (Grade 7): “Enjoyable, maganda, we were able to explore and learn new theories; very helpful to conceptualize science experiments for our science projects; will share to other students and siblings; encourage us to be future scientists.”
Jonathan del Castillo (4th year): “Cool; shows practical aspects of the lessons we learn from school; let them understand the principles behind many scientific observations; (When asked whether he would like to be a scientist, the answer was: Mahirap ang science; I want to be an English teacher because I find joy in conveying ideas to others. But maybe, I need to study science so I can share this to others, he he he…”
Mc Roger del Castillo, Mark John Felis (3rd year): “Masaya, maganda, nakakalimutan ang problema.”
Johlan Pimentel (3rd year): “Enjoyable, maganda, enable us to explore new things especially concepts in science which we learn from school.”
Fernalie Yadao (3rd year): “Made us understand more and explain the things we learn from school.”
Chara Abella, Jennifer Arranz: “Exciting; learned new things.”
Stephnie Bringas (4th year): “First time to see and experience this kind of exhibit and learning; marami pa pala kong hindi alam.”
Ashley Pula (3rd year): “Maraming discoveries at nakakatuwa; na-explain yung inaral namin sa first and second year.”
The attendees during the opening rites included: Hon. Constante Oandasa, representing Governor Ryan Luis Singson; Vice Mayor Lulu Baquiran, representing Mayor Eva Marie Medina; Hon. George Villanueva; Dr. Teresita Velasco, Regional Director, DepED-Region I; DepED Vigan City Division SDS Jorge M. Reinante; EPS-Science Rodrigo Reyes; DepED Ilocos Sur Division SDS Marino S. Baytec; ASDS Estrella O. Soria; ASDS Gemma Q. Tacuycuy; Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology(PFST) Trustee Rogelio Luis; Executive Director May M. Pagsinohin; Dr. Elvira Galvez, Consultant DOST Representative; PNB - EVP Cristine Marie M. Realiera; PNB Branch Manager Myrna Castro Ganon; ABC Branch Manager Roland R. Repato; TYKFI Officers and staff headed by Trustee Shirley T. Chua.
Intermisssion number was provided by the Ilocos Sur National High School Choir (ISNHS).