Together in God's Love: Family Day 2026
1 John 4:19 says, “We love because He first loved us.” Last February 27, our preschool pupils basked in such an abundant love in a half-day of bonding with their families.
Family Day 2026 opened with a parade of preschoolers dressed in their team colors. Their blue, green, khaki, pink, purple, and yellow team shirts rivaled the vibrant festoon flags adorning the Preschool Gym. Everyone, then, bowed their heads in acknowledgement of God’s presence in the event through a prayer led by one of the parents, Pastor Patrick San. Teacher Joanna Cortez welcomed everyone through an opening message and gave out official house rules for the day.



Opening ceremony
One unspoken rule that day was to radiate love, and everyone took note of that. Love was truly in the air throughout Family Day. Parents instinctively brought their phones out and recorded fond memories of their children during the field demonstration and special performance. They multitasked in taking videos and watching intently, as their children’s eyes locked with theirs. Their faces brimmed with pride and encouragement for their little ones. The students returned the same support with giggles and clapping when their parents were invited for a surprise number. The atmosphere was filled with more excitement when the school mascot greeted everyone and took pictures with the teams.













Field demonstration and special performances
Family Day is a celebration of togetherness. Parents and teachers exemplified such unity and camaraderie through a series of games. There were games featuring teachers versus teachers, and games for moms and dads. While many pupils cheered for their parents and teachers, some showed togetherness through romping around in the playground with their friends.


















Games for parents and teachers
It is not a preschool activity without snacking. After a few rounds of cheering and running around, the snack booths started catering to the hungry pupils. Families lined up for corned dog, fries, chips and drinks that replenished their energy. A dedicated booth was also set up where families could purchase stationery, books and educational toys.




Snack time
Energized by the food, everyone was ready for the most exciting part: the students-parents games. Pupils and their parents teamed up for the Relay Game. They showed their cooperation as they raced through the obstacle course with their feet tied together. They walked over a bar, zigzagged around the cones, took the flag from the chair, and handed it to the next pair to carry it back to the chair. The Red Team cheered out their team color first, claiming their victory in the relay. For the second game called “Longest Line”, the teams literally formed the longest line they could make out of the things they were wearing or were attached to them. Many players strategized to use their shoelaces and their bag straps to lay out a long line. Nonetheless, Team Purple won, for their line reached the other side of the court. For the third game, the preschool students showed their independence and teamwork. They carefully balanced the balls on the handkerchief and transferred them to the container. Some teams were too careful and really took their time. Meanwhile, the last game, “Hold On Tight,” challenged the literal togetherness of the teams. The students held their parents’ waist, ran towards the chair, and returned to their teams to fetch the next pair of students and parents. As more and more pairs pressed forward towards the chair together, their movement slowed down. Some teams that focused on speed inevitably slipped apart from each other.






















Games for students and parents
More than the winning and consolation prizes they received from each of the games, the families were blessed with the opportunity to be together in a delightful gathering. Far more precious than the souvenirs they received, the families got to bring home memories they could cherish for life. As Teacher Joanna Cortez and Teacher Imelda Comia thanked everyone for their active participation in this day of togetherness, an unspoken message lingered: make every day a family day, for a family that plays together, stays together.