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Mother's and Father's Day are more than just events. It resembles a feeling emanating from the endless gratitude for the compassion showcased by the guiding lights of one’s life Singapore School Manila marked thesedayswithsimplebutheartfelttokensofgratitudefromtheirveryownstudents.

On the morning of May 11th, SSM mothers were greeted withsortshomemadeflowers,meaningfulcards and finally, mouth-watering pastries and chocolates! In a similarspirit,fathersreceiveddigitalcardsfromstudents on June 8th, recognising them as superheroes for their unwaveringsupportandsacrifices Ofcourse,itwouldnot beFather’sDaywithoutahotcupofcoffee!

However, material tokens are not the only things that brighten up a parent’s day. Sir Laurence highlights that simple gestures, such as the “mano po” - a Filipino practice of respecting elders, are the greatest token he

Teacher Jim values every second spent withhisfamilyincludingthehighsandlows, emphasisingthat

These Are Some

moments you can never get back.

Parenthood is filled with endless valuable lessonsandsomeofthebrightestmemories onecouldeverimagine arolemodelandsettinganexampleforher cher Angeline, "The unconditional love and ring and watching my child grow” isthebestpartof midable challenges of parenthood, Teacher Jim thers to cherish every moment spent with their nce, he reminds them to strike a balance between stfulfillingtheirfatherlyduties

To all SSM mothers, Teacher Syra says "You are superheroes for being a mom at home and the second mom of our students at school. You all rock!” Teacher Angelineagrees,adding

"You are extraordinary and deserve endless admiration. Keep shining your light!"

Everythingfromsweets,flowers,andcoffee,tounforgettablelaughterandjubilation, Mother’sandFather’sDay undoubtedlyengravedtouchingmemoriesinthelivesofeachSSMparent!