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What Parents have to say about GVS...
Mother of Sophia, Junior Kinder Student
- GVS Paranaque Parent for 1 Year
February 13, 2018
I am Tanya Alday, the mother of Sophia Alday, a Junior Kinder student at GVS Parañaque. Please see below my commendations for the Teachers and Teacher Aide. My apologies for the delay since this was due last Christmas. I hope this will still be considered.
We are really happy with everyone at GVS Parañaque and we are looking forward to another school year with all of you. God bless you all!
Teacher Jessa
I commend Teacher Jessa for successfully introducing the school environment to Sophia which started in the Summer playtime and then transitioned to Junior Kinder. We appreciate the dedication, patience and care she has given to Sophia considering it was her first time to be exposed to a school environment. I also commend her for the feedbacks and updates on the progress of Sophia, even when she was on maternity leave, upon her return, she still managed to give helpful information and status on the progress of Sophia.
As an OIC,I commend her for her multitasking skills since she is able to attend to the needs of the students, the parents and the school without sacrificing the quality of work. She is very diligent in her work, making sure that we are always informed on what is happening in school and what we need to do from our end. We appreciate the confidence she exudes when answering all our queries may it be about our daughter, the curriculum, or other matters that are school related during our encounters /meetings. This affirms us that she is very knowledgeable on all school related matter and assures us as well that our daughter is in good hands.
Overall we appreciate and commend Teacher Jessa for all her hard work, her efficiency and dedication to the success of all the children at Golden Values School.
Teacher Mari
I commend Teacher Mari for her calm and positive demeanor. She always has a ready smile for the kids and to us parents. We appreciate her soft but authoritative voice because Sophia reacts well to it, since she gets scared of loud noises or sounds. She continues to make learning and going to school fun and enjoyable for Sophia which is apparent especially during weekends, when she continues to look for Teacher Mari and Teacher Rhea. We appreciate the open communication we have established during our PTCs and daily encounters because it helps us be updated on the progress of Sophia and her day to day activities. I have noticed a big change in Sophia, both academically and socially, and I commend Teacher Mari for being a positive influence and for her continuous motivation. Her affection for all her students assures us that she is genuinely concerned for the welfare of the kids.
Overall we would like to thank Teacher Mari for her dedication to her work and beyond. We commend her for her positive impact to our daughter, for creating a school environment wherein Sophia continuous to grow academically and socially and with the values that are aligned with us parents. We are looking forward to another school year with her.
Teacher Rhea
Like Teacher Mari, I commend Teacher Rhea for her calm and positive demeanor, with a ready smile for all the kids and us parents. We appreciate that she does not resort to shouting to ensure the kids follow her, but rather she maintains a calm but authoritative stance that endears her more to the kids. Our daughter is more motivated to do school work because of the calm manner that she presents herself. We commend her also for her dedication, genuine affection and positive impact on our daughter, which is evident especially when we are at home and playing pretend school, Sophia would always tell me to be Teacher Rhea. For us, this is a clear manifestation of her positive influence to our daughter.
Overall we would like to thank Teacher Rhea for creating a well-balanced school environment wherein we are aligned in ensuring that our daughter gets the quality education that she needs but at the same time she is able to freely express her 3 year old self.Like Teacher Mari,we are also looking forward to another school year with her.
Weng (Ate Weng-Teacher Aide)
We started with Weng during Summer playtime and from there I was able to see her multi-tasking ability. I commend Weng for her ability to cope with the different needs of the kids.She is very agile and able to anticipate the moves of the kids to ensure that nobody gets hurt or they are doing their school work as needed in a gentle manner. I also commend her for her calm and positive demeanor with a ready smile for the kids and us parents.I commend her for doing beyond what is expected especially by providing assistance to us parents by approaching us in our cars when we drop off and pick up our kids even when we all arrive simultaneously. She still maintains a ready smile and manages to herd all the kids in together.
Overall we would like to thank Weng for her dedication and genuine affection for the kids. We are looking forward to another school year with her.
- GVS Paranaque Parent for 1 Year
February 13, 2018
I am Tanya Alday, the mother of Sophia Alday, a Junior Kinder student at GVS Parañaque. Please see below my commendations for the Teachers and Teacher Aide. My apologies for the delay since this was due last Christmas. I hope this will still be considered.
We are really happy with everyone at GVS Parañaque and we are looking forward to another school year with all of you. God bless you all!
Teacher Jessa
I commend Teacher Jessa for successfully introducing the school environment to Sophia which started in the Summer playtime and then transitioned to Junior Kinder. We appreciate the dedication, patience and care she has given to Sophia considering it was her first time to be exposed to a school environment. I also commend her for the feedbacks and updates on the progress of Sophia, even when she was on maternity leave, upon her return, she still managed to give helpful information and status on the progress of Sophia.
As an OIC,I commend her for her multitasking skills since she is able to attend to the needs of the students, the parents and the school without sacrificing the quality of work. She is very diligent in her work, making sure that we are always informed on what is happening in school and what we need to do from our end. We appreciate the confidence she exudes when answering all our queries may it be about our daughter, the curriculum, or other matters that are school related during our encounters /meetings. This affirms us that she is very knowledgeable on all school related matter and assures us as well that our daughter is in good hands.
Overall we appreciate and commend Teacher Jessa for all her hard work, her efficiency and dedication to the success of all the children at Golden Values School.
Teacher Mari
I commend Teacher Mari for her calm and positive demeanor. She always has a ready smile for the kids and to us parents. We appreciate her soft but authoritative voice because Sophia reacts well to it, since she gets scared of loud noises or sounds. She continues to make learning and going to school fun and enjoyable for Sophia which is apparent especially during weekends, when she continues to look for Teacher Mari and Teacher Rhea. We appreciate the open communication we have established during our PTCs and daily encounters because it helps us be updated on the progress of Sophia and her day to day activities. I have noticed a big change in Sophia, both academically and socially, and I commend Teacher Mari for being a positive influence and for her continuous motivation. Her affection for all her students assures us that she is genuinely concerned for the welfare of the kids.
Overall we would like to thank Teacher Mari for her dedication to her work and beyond. We commend her for her positive impact to our daughter, for creating a school environment wherein Sophia continuous to grow academically and socially and with the values that are aligned with us parents. We are looking forward to another school year with her.
Teacher Rhea
Like Teacher Mari, I commend Teacher Rhea for her calm and positive demeanor, with a ready smile for all the kids and us parents. We appreciate that she does not resort to shouting to ensure the kids follow her, but rather she maintains a calm but authoritative stance that endears her more to the kids. Our daughter is more motivated to do school work because of the calm manner that she presents herself. We commend her also for her dedication, genuine affection and positive impact on our daughter, which is evident especially when we are at home and playing pretend school, Sophia would always tell me to be Teacher Rhea. For us, this is a clear manifestation of her positive influence to our daughter.
Overall we would like to thank Teacher Rhea for creating a well-balanced school environment wherein we are aligned in ensuring that our daughter gets the quality education that she needs but at the same time she is able to freely express her 3 year old self.Like Teacher Mari,we are also looking forward to another school year with her.
Weng (Ate Weng-Teacher Aide)
We started with Weng during Summer playtime and from there I was able to see her multi-tasking ability. I commend Weng for her ability to cope with the different needs of the kids.She is very agile and able to anticipate the moves of the kids to ensure that nobody gets hurt or they are doing their school work as needed in a gentle manner. I also commend her for her calm and positive demeanor with a ready smile for the kids and us parents.I commend her for doing beyond what is expected especially by providing assistance to us parents by approaching us in our cars when we drop off and pick up our kids even when we all arrive simultaneously. She still maintains a ready smile and manages to herd all the kids in together.
Overall we would like to thank Weng for her dedication and genuine affection for the kids. We are looking forward to another school year with her.
Mother of a Gr.9 Student at GVS Pasig
- GVS Parent for 3 years
October 25, 2017
Dear Ma'am Vanessa,
Thank you for sending feedback on our son's progress report in school.
It was really good to know that he is doing better now compared to his first year in GVS, and we are happy to know that he is actively participating in school activities. Further, his social relationship with his teacher and classmates are way much better than he was before in his previous school and we sincerely appreciate how GVS has put all the effort for him to be what he is now.
We admit that there was a lot of shortcomings from our part as a parent, but the situation is really tough knowing that as his mother away and working overseas, I cannot personally take care of him and his needs, not to mention that his father is also working. Every child has a different need but we are still blessed that all our children somehow understands the situation and we do not forget that GVS has done a great part to make it work especially for our son.
Again thank you very much for keeping the undersigned updated with his progress and activities in school, it is very much appreciated. I have actually recommended the school to some of my friends here abroad, who are looking for a good school in Manila.
Wishing you all more success and in all your endeavors.
Vanie & Nilo
- GVS Parent for 3 years
October 25, 2017
Dear Ma'am Vanessa,
Thank you for sending feedback on our son's progress report in school.
It was really good to know that he is doing better now compared to his first year in GVS, and we are happy to know that he is actively participating in school activities. Further, his social relationship with his teacher and classmates are way much better than he was before in his previous school and we sincerely appreciate how GVS has put all the effort for him to be what he is now.
We admit that there was a lot of shortcomings from our part as a parent, but the situation is really tough knowing that as his mother away and working overseas, I cannot personally take care of him and his needs, not to mention that his father is also working. Every child has a different need but we are still blessed that all our children somehow understands the situation and we do not forget that GVS has done a great part to make it work especially for our son.
Again thank you very much for keeping the undersigned updated with his progress and activities in school, it is very much appreciated. I have actually recommended the school to some of my friends here abroad, who are looking for a good school in Manila.
Wishing you all more success and in all your endeavors.
Vanie & Nilo
Mother of Jian Toby De Vera, JK
- First Time preschooler at GVS Makati
March 11, 2015
Dear Mrs. Vanessa Garon Vandevoort,
Blessings!
With only two major activities left before the school year 2014-2015 ends, allow me to say THANK YOU for the nine wonderful months that our son, Jian Toby is enrolled in your school.
I believed that God really directed our path in GVS, not planned, but it happened. And though living here in the city is really different, I never regret the day that we made an inquiry in your school and decided to go for it. I believe that Toby will never be the Toby he is today if he was enrolled somewhere in Bulacan.
First, I really love to tell you that I am truly happy with your school curriculum and the whole year program that includes dancing, costumes, PICC, Science week, etc., because I knew that Toby's confidence was really developed through those activities. And those activities gave all the children some break from all the coloring, writing, counting and reading. But what I appreciate most is the open communication that we have between the teachers and parents or even you if it's really necessary. You guys are all approachable, and sincerely, I thank you.
I wish to commend Teacher Camille who has been very patient during those times that Toby is so shy, cry baby and afraid of talking/playing with his classmates. For all those days that she is so busy but giving us some time to update what happened to our son. And for all those days that she does what is best for her students and making sure that everyone has been taken care of.
I commend Ms. Kaila for patiently answering all my queries (personally or via phone call) when there are things I need to clarify on the letters that you send to our notebook #3. I hope she doesn't finds me "makulit."
Pardon me for this long letter, I just believe that you deserve to know all of these, not to brag about it but to inspire you to continue shaping little minds and keep improving. My husband and I are looking for a wonderful school year 2015-2016! And by the way, our son is excited to be with Teacher Roxanne's class. Again, thank you Teacher Vanessa and three stars to all the GVS Staff.
To GOD be the glory and may HE bless us all.
With love,
Mrs. Diana Punzalan De Vera
- First Time preschooler at GVS Makati
March 11, 2015
Dear Mrs. Vanessa Garon Vandevoort,
Blessings!
With only two major activities left before the school year 2014-2015 ends, allow me to say THANK YOU for the nine wonderful months that our son, Jian Toby is enrolled in your school.
I believed that God really directed our path in GVS, not planned, but it happened. And though living here in the city is really different, I never regret the day that we made an inquiry in your school and decided to go for it. I believe that Toby will never be the Toby he is today if he was enrolled somewhere in Bulacan.
First, I really love to tell you that I am truly happy with your school curriculum and the whole year program that includes dancing, costumes, PICC, Science week, etc., because I knew that Toby's confidence was really developed through those activities. And those activities gave all the children some break from all the coloring, writing, counting and reading. But what I appreciate most is the open communication that we have between the teachers and parents or even you if it's really necessary. You guys are all approachable, and sincerely, I thank you.
I wish to commend Teacher Camille who has been very patient during those times that Toby is so shy, cry baby and afraid of talking/playing with his classmates. For all those days that she is so busy but giving us some time to update what happened to our son. And for all those days that she does what is best for her students and making sure that everyone has been taken care of.
I commend Ms. Kaila for patiently answering all my queries (personally or via phone call) when there are things I need to clarify on the letters that you send to our notebook #3. I hope she doesn't finds me "makulit."
Pardon me for this long letter, I just believe that you deserve to know all of these, not to brag about it but to inspire you to continue shaping little minds and keep improving. My husband and I are looking for a wonderful school year 2015-2016! And by the way, our son is excited to be with Teacher Roxanne's class. Again, thank you Teacher Vanessa and three stars to all the GVS Staff.
To GOD be the glory and may HE bless us all.
With love,
Mrs. Diana Punzalan De Vera
Golden Values School
Parents Seminar SY 2014-2015*
by: Suzette P. Valdez
June 21, 2014
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Garon, Teacher Vanessa, GVS teachers, fellow parents, guardians and students, a pleasant day to all of you.
Today, I am tasked to share my experience as a parent of Golden Values School in Novaliches. It has only been two years since we first enrolled our daughter, Samantha Vielle, in Junior Kinder, and now she is an incoming Grade 1 student.
As parents, we wanted nothing less but the “best” school for our daughter. That was how we felt when Samantha Vielle was turning four. We would browse the internet for hours and join chat rooms like female network, searching for the “best” school for Sam. We went from one school to another just to see how my daughter would fit in its environment.
My husband and I both work in Manila. In 2012, he was assigned to undergo training in MAPUA, and it was that day when he asked me to wait for him that I stumbled upon the GVS poster in Starbucks Makati. It has a vibrant yellow color with very inviting fonts and a picture of children genuinely smiling, and having a branch in Novaliches really caught my attention. I checked the address and immediately told my husband we had to visit the school.
It was almost lunch when we arrived. Sam was with us, and we were fascinated to see children of different levels sitting together, and having lunch. Even my daughter, who was an only child, seemed interested.
The curriculum and grading system were explained to us, as well as how GVS will help Sam cope with the lessons since it was already September. As parents, and a former teacher, we were satisfied.
After the 5-day trial, we decided to enroll Sam in GVS Novaliches. As months passed by, we received feedback that although Sam was performing well academically, she always seemed very assertive and competitive. She wanted to be the first in every activity… the first to be called… the first in line… Well, that’s our Sam. During the first Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC), my husband and I were surprised at how Sam was graded behaviorally and academically. It was not as simple as giving cards to parents, and leaving. GVS teachers really discussed our child’s achievements and areas that need improvement. Since then, we realized that GVS recognizes the importance of collaboration between parents and teachers in nurturing our daughter’s capabilities and instilling sound values.
When Sam went to Senior Kinder, we got worried on how she would cope with her new teachers and classmates. We understand the character of our child. But with constant communication with her teachers, she enjoyed Senior Kinder just like Junior Kinder. There were times when we know, as parents, our daughter is difficult to deal with, but the GVS teachers did not judge Sam or tag her with annoying nicknames, unlike one daycare we visited where a boy was tagged “kulit”.
GVS teachers take time and effort in “processing” the behavior, character and academic performance of our daughter. Let me share an experience during the 1st Quarter PTC when we got worried because we found out that Sam was not performing well, and the teachers were having difficulty dealing with her. After a lengthy discussion with Teacher Melinda, we agreed on measures to be done to aid Sam. Our daughter is very inquisitive and is not easily swayed to accept orders or instructions without first understanding why. This is actually one of her strong points but it may be troublesome if it is not dealt with properly. Despite this, the GVS Novaliches teachers exerted effort in knowing our daughter, answering her questions, and maximizing her potentials in class. We were glad to know how Sam’s behavior improved together with her relationship with the teachers and her classmates, as relayed to us during the 2nd Quarter PTC. And with that, we are thankful.
We do not believe in coincidences. We then knew that we did not just find the “best” school for Sam, we found the “perfect” school for our daughter.
GVS is a school that nurtures the potentials and capabilities of our daughter, without neglect on her values, character and attitudes. GVS is family, and its vision and mission is one that is truly genuine.
Thank you and God bless.
Parents Seminar SY 2014-2015*
by: Suzette P. Valdez
June 21, 2014
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Garon, Teacher Vanessa, GVS teachers, fellow parents, guardians and students, a pleasant day to all of you.
Today, I am tasked to share my experience as a parent of Golden Values School in Novaliches. It has only been two years since we first enrolled our daughter, Samantha Vielle, in Junior Kinder, and now she is an incoming Grade 1 student.
As parents, we wanted nothing less but the “best” school for our daughter. That was how we felt when Samantha Vielle was turning four. We would browse the internet for hours and join chat rooms like female network, searching for the “best” school for Sam. We went from one school to another just to see how my daughter would fit in its environment.
My husband and I both work in Manila. In 2012, he was assigned to undergo training in MAPUA, and it was that day when he asked me to wait for him that I stumbled upon the GVS poster in Starbucks Makati. It has a vibrant yellow color with very inviting fonts and a picture of children genuinely smiling, and having a branch in Novaliches really caught my attention. I checked the address and immediately told my husband we had to visit the school.
It was almost lunch when we arrived. Sam was with us, and we were fascinated to see children of different levels sitting together, and having lunch. Even my daughter, who was an only child, seemed interested.
The curriculum and grading system were explained to us, as well as how GVS will help Sam cope with the lessons since it was already September. As parents, and a former teacher, we were satisfied.
After the 5-day trial, we decided to enroll Sam in GVS Novaliches. As months passed by, we received feedback that although Sam was performing well academically, she always seemed very assertive and competitive. She wanted to be the first in every activity… the first to be called… the first in line… Well, that’s our Sam. During the first Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC), my husband and I were surprised at how Sam was graded behaviorally and academically. It was not as simple as giving cards to parents, and leaving. GVS teachers really discussed our child’s achievements and areas that need improvement. Since then, we realized that GVS recognizes the importance of collaboration between parents and teachers in nurturing our daughter’s capabilities and instilling sound values.
When Sam went to Senior Kinder, we got worried on how she would cope with her new teachers and classmates. We understand the character of our child. But with constant communication with her teachers, she enjoyed Senior Kinder just like Junior Kinder. There were times when we know, as parents, our daughter is difficult to deal with, but the GVS teachers did not judge Sam or tag her with annoying nicknames, unlike one daycare we visited where a boy was tagged “kulit”.
GVS teachers take time and effort in “processing” the behavior, character and academic performance of our daughter. Let me share an experience during the 1st Quarter PTC when we got worried because we found out that Sam was not performing well, and the teachers were having difficulty dealing with her. After a lengthy discussion with Teacher Melinda, we agreed on measures to be done to aid Sam. Our daughter is very inquisitive and is not easily swayed to accept orders or instructions without first understanding why. This is actually one of her strong points but it may be troublesome if it is not dealt with properly. Despite this, the GVS Novaliches teachers exerted effort in knowing our daughter, answering her questions, and maximizing her potentials in class. We were glad to know how Sam’s behavior improved together with her relationship with the teachers and her classmates, as relayed to us during the 2nd Quarter PTC. And with that, we are thankful.
We do not believe in coincidences. We then knew that we did not just find the “best” school for Sam, we found the “perfect” school for our daughter.
GVS is a school that nurtures the potentials and capabilities of our daughter, without neglect on her values, character and attitudes. GVS is family, and its vision and mission is one that is truly genuine.
Thank you and God bless.
James Jerusalem
- GVS Parent for their incoming second year Mr. and Mrs. Jerusalem were referred by their nephew who was enrolled in GVS from Grade One and is now incoming Gr. 6. Their second will also join GVS high school this coming June.
January 2014
Dear Teacher Claire,
We are pleased and proud to have you as Ben’s (Gr.7) class adviser. We have noticed vast improvements on Ben’s study habits and overall attitude. Most of the time, Ben is now studying by himself and has become more responsible when it comes to his academics. He has also developed more self-confidence in himself.
As Ben’s second parent in school, we are also glad that he has found trust and confidence in you as his adviser. You have been patient with him and has shown the love and care of a teacher to him. Thank you.
Same goes to all of Ben’s subject teachers and GVS Pasig’s OIC, Teacher Genevie for the attention you have given him and all his classmates and the motherly concern, even if most of you are not mothers just yet=)
We hope that you will show more patience with our son especially when it comes to his focus and attention. Ben needs constant guidance and reminder to concentrate on the task at hand. We are confident that you as his adviser will be able to manage him well now and during his adolescent stage.
Again, please accept our sincerest thanks and appreciation for a job well done.
Sincerely,
Mr. James Jerusalem and Mrs. Christine Jerusalem
(1st year parent of GVS Pasig)
- GVS Parent for their incoming second year Mr. and Mrs. Jerusalem were referred by their nephew who was enrolled in GVS from Grade One and is now incoming Gr. 6. Their second will also join GVS high school this coming June.
January 2014
Dear Teacher Claire,
We are pleased and proud to have you as Ben’s (Gr.7) class adviser. We have noticed vast improvements on Ben’s study habits and overall attitude. Most of the time, Ben is now studying by himself and has become more responsible when it comes to his academics. He has also developed more self-confidence in himself.
As Ben’s second parent in school, we are also glad that he has found trust and confidence in you as his adviser. You have been patient with him and has shown the love and care of a teacher to him. Thank you.
Same goes to all of Ben’s subject teachers and GVS Pasig’s OIC, Teacher Genevie for the attention you have given him and all his classmates and the motherly concern, even if most of you are not mothers just yet=)
We hope that you will show more patience with our son especially when it comes to his focus and attention. Ben needs constant guidance and reminder to concentrate on the task at hand. We are confident that you as his adviser will be able to manage him well now and during his adolescent stage.
Again, please accept our sincerest thanks and appreciation for a job well done.
Sincerely,
Mr. James Jerusalem and Mrs. Christine Jerusalem
(1st year parent of GVS Pasig)
Mr. and Mrs. Nunez
- had all 4 of their children Miguel, Clare, Celin and Faye enrolled in GVS at different times. There is much to learn from this veteran GVS parent.
January 12, 2013
Dear Teacher Vanessa,
Good day!
I have been meaning to write you through the years. It has been three years since Clare graduated from GVS-Paranaque and I really want to get in touch, if only to express my deep appreciation to the GVS Family, especially to the Garon’s for putting up GVS and being part of our lives.
As we both know, GVS played a very important part in our family, being our partner in the early years and formation of my four children. I really credit GVS for what they are now. They may all still be students but my husband, Arman , and I am very much conscious that GVS had a very positive impact in their personalities. They are growing into sensible, God -fearing, respectful individuals. We have not encountered any problem with them in school and their teachers always say nice things about them.
The four siblings would sometimes have discussions among themselves and the three elder ones would joke that Faye, my youngest, has a relatively different outlook on things since she went to GVS only for a year. Truly, The GVS Code of Honor is ingrained in their subconscious.
I also learned a lot from GVS. All those very precious Parenting Seminars taught me not only about how to be a better Mom but also gave me pointers on how to be more effective in the Office. Yes, I can very well apply all those teachings on how to manage the office personnel.
My husband and I never tire on advising people who have toddlers to try enrolling their kids in GVS.
Just to give you an update on the kids:
Louie Miguel (Junior Kinder to Grade 2)
Miguel is now a Freshman at UP Diliman taking up Business Administration and Accountancy. He graduated 5th at his San Beda Alabang High School/ batch last year. I will never forget the nurturing and the guidance GVS gave him especially the time when you told me you will channel his energy to positive output by giving him the task of coaching his classmates in Spelling, to counter his being bored with the class and intentionally committing mistakes just to be on a similar situation with his classmates. The impact this decision caused on the other parents also was invaluable. I will always treasure the way they thanked me for Miguel’s helping out their children get higher scores in Spelling.
He still dreams to be a Lawyer after being a CPA. Though, I hope he will scrap his dream of having a political career.
Jeanne Clare (Junior Kinder to Prep, Grade 5 and 6)
Clare is at San Beda Alabang, in Junior High and has been receiving awards, behaviorally and academically. I, personally, will never forget the very important role you played on Clare’s Academic years. Giving her all the boost and even reminding me when I would tend to compare her with her siblings. She also started her “Cooking Career” in GVS, being a back-to-back Junior Chef of the Year. She is now mulling on taking up Psychology in College.
By the way, all of us were tickled pink to see Clare on your Official website Cover. Thank you so much!
Celin Audrey ( Junior and Senior Kinder, Grade 5)
Celin is now a Sophomore, in San Beda Alabang and just like her Kuya Miguel, is a consistent Top of her Class/ She always gets to be elected President of the Class as well. She is a silent worker and has very high regard to quality work. Being a very mischievous child way back, I was really surprised that she is very sensible in school. When she transferred to St. Paul’s College in Cavite as a Prep student, her Teacher was very impressed with her academically and behaviorally. This again happened when she transferred to San Beda in her Grade 6 level, her Adviser was very disappointed that she can’t make it as an Honor Graduate due to lack of residency. For this, Celin was a bit disappointed but still accepted it in a mature way, saying she will have other chances in getting recognition-characteristics, which I again attribute to her GVS upbringing. Celin dreams of being a Doctor someday.
Faye Beatriz (Grade 1)
Faye is now a Grade 5 Student of San Beda Alabang. Though Faye only went formally to GVS for a year, she has been towing along with her siblings in the various GVS activities in her pre schooling years, even wearing the very cute pre-school GVS uniform at times. Faye is the most cordial of all four siblings. She is friends to everyone, even to her Teachers. She is also good academically. Faye wants to be a Teacher someday, perhaps to even work with GVS.
Teacher Vanessa (pardon my addressing you the same way as before), I could just rant on and on about GVS. But in the end, I could only express much appreciation for our partnership with GVS in the holistic up-bringing of my children- for GVS” teaching them Attitudes and Values, as well as Academics”( to borrow the Institutions’ by-line).
Please extend my best regards to the Garon family and the rest of the GVS members. More power and God Bless!
Very truly yours,
Mary Rose Nunez
A true-blue GVSian Mom
- had all 4 of their children Miguel, Clare, Celin and Faye enrolled in GVS at different times. There is much to learn from this veteran GVS parent.
January 12, 2013
Dear Teacher Vanessa,
Good day!
I have been meaning to write you through the years. It has been three years since Clare graduated from GVS-Paranaque and I really want to get in touch, if only to express my deep appreciation to the GVS Family, especially to the Garon’s for putting up GVS and being part of our lives.
As we both know, GVS played a very important part in our family, being our partner in the early years and formation of my four children. I really credit GVS for what they are now. They may all still be students but my husband, Arman , and I am very much conscious that GVS had a very positive impact in their personalities. They are growing into sensible, God -fearing, respectful individuals. We have not encountered any problem with them in school and their teachers always say nice things about them.
The four siblings would sometimes have discussions among themselves and the three elder ones would joke that Faye, my youngest, has a relatively different outlook on things since she went to GVS only for a year. Truly, The GVS Code of Honor is ingrained in their subconscious.
I also learned a lot from GVS. All those very precious Parenting Seminars taught me not only about how to be a better Mom but also gave me pointers on how to be more effective in the Office. Yes, I can very well apply all those teachings on how to manage the office personnel.
My husband and I never tire on advising people who have toddlers to try enrolling their kids in GVS.
Just to give you an update on the kids:
Louie Miguel (Junior Kinder to Grade 2)
Miguel is now a Freshman at UP Diliman taking up Business Administration and Accountancy. He graduated 5th at his San Beda Alabang High School/ batch last year. I will never forget the nurturing and the guidance GVS gave him especially the time when you told me you will channel his energy to positive output by giving him the task of coaching his classmates in Spelling, to counter his being bored with the class and intentionally committing mistakes just to be on a similar situation with his classmates. The impact this decision caused on the other parents also was invaluable. I will always treasure the way they thanked me for Miguel’s helping out their children get higher scores in Spelling.
He still dreams to be a Lawyer after being a CPA. Though, I hope he will scrap his dream of having a political career.
Jeanne Clare (Junior Kinder to Prep, Grade 5 and 6)
Clare is at San Beda Alabang, in Junior High and has been receiving awards, behaviorally and academically. I, personally, will never forget the very important role you played on Clare’s Academic years. Giving her all the boost and even reminding me when I would tend to compare her with her siblings. She also started her “Cooking Career” in GVS, being a back-to-back Junior Chef of the Year. She is now mulling on taking up Psychology in College.
By the way, all of us were tickled pink to see Clare on your Official website Cover. Thank you so much!
Celin Audrey ( Junior and Senior Kinder, Grade 5)
Celin is now a Sophomore, in San Beda Alabang and just like her Kuya Miguel, is a consistent Top of her Class/ She always gets to be elected President of the Class as well. She is a silent worker and has very high regard to quality work. Being a very mischievous child way back, I was really surprised that she is very sensible in school. When she transferred to St. Paul’s College in Cavite as a Prep student, her Teacher was very impressed with her academically and behaviorally. This again happened when she transferred to San Beda in her Grade 6 level, her Adviser was very disappointed that she can’t make it as an Honor Graduate due to lack of residency. For this, Celin was a bit disappointed but still accepted it in a mature way, saying she will have other chances in getting recognition-characteristics, which I again attribute to her GVS upbringing. Celin dreams of being a Doctor someday.
Faye Beatriz (Grade 1)
Faye is now a Grade 5 Student of San Beda Alabang. Though Faye only went formally to GVS for a year, she has been towing along with her siblings in the various GVS activities in her pre schooling years, even wearing the very cute pre-school GVS uniform at times. Faye is the most cordial of all four siblings. She is friends to everyone, even to her Teachers. She is also good academically. Faye wants to be a Teacher someday, perhaps to even work with GVS.
Teacher Vanessa (pardon my addressing you the same way as before), I could just rant on and on about GVS. But in the end, I could only express much appreciation for our partnership with GVS in the holistic up-bringing of my children- for GVS” teaching them Attitudes and Values, as well as Academics”( to borrow the Institutions’ by-line).
Please extend my best regards to the Garon family and the rest of the GVS members. More power and God Bless!
Very truly yours,
Mary Rose Nunez
A true-blue GVSian Mom
Chris Bezuidenhout
- GVS Parent for 2 years
(son Johnathan was enrolled from Gr.2-3, and daughter Jordan from Senior Kinder to Prep)
December 2012
Hi Vanessa!
This email serves as notice that my children Johnathan and Jordan will be ending their stay in GVS earlier than expected. This is due to my position in the Philippines been made redundant and me accepting an internal transfer back to South Africa within the company.
I would like to thank yourself and the staff of GVS for the past year that the kids spent at the school. I can say with 100% certainty that the knowledge and confidence they have gained from being in this school is nothing short of amazing. They have never been more excited to go to school. They have even enjoyed coming home and doing homework! We have seen a personal growth in our kids that we never thought possible on both an academic level as well as emotionally.
We will definitely remember our involvement with GVS with great joy and appreciation. We really wish that we were not leaving as we are certain that if our kids completed their schooling at GVS they would have the most well rounded education possible. Any school that they attend from now on will be measured against GVS. We are not sure that any of the schools in South Africa could easily measure up to that.
Yes, your school might be small in size but the results you deliver and the impact you make is bigger than what you will ever realize. You have something very special to be proud of.
We will send you pictures and progress reports on the kids once we get settled in on that side.
GVS FOREVER!!!
- GVS Parent for 2 years
(son Johnathan was enrolled from Gr.2-3, and daughter Jordan from Senior Kinder to Prep)
December 2012
Hi Vanessa!
This email serves as notice that my children Johnathan and Jordan will be ending their stay in GVS earlier than expected. This is due to my position in the Philippines been made redundant and me accepting an internal transfer back to South Africa within the company.
I would like to thank yourself and the staff of GVS for the past year that the kids spent at the school. I can say with 100% certainty that the knowledge and confidence they have gained from being in this school is nothing short of amazing. They have never been more excited to go to school. They have even enjoyed coming home and doing homework! We have seen a personal growth in our kids that we never thought possible on both an academic level as well as emotionally.
We will definitely remember our involvement with GVS with great joy and appreciation. We really wish that we were not leaving as we are certain that if our kids completed their schooling at GVS they would have the most well rounded education possible. Any school that they attend from now on will be measured against GVS. We are not sure that any of the schools in South Africa could easily measure up to that.
Yes, your school might be small in size but the results you deliver and the impact you make is bigger than what you will ever realize. You have something very special to be proud of.
We will send you pictures and progress reports on the kids once we get settled in on that side.
GVS FOREVER!!!
Joseph Odhuno
-GVS Parent for 4 years
(his son started in GVS at age 2 in the Nursery level until Prep)
January 19, 2011
Sent via email from Kenya
Hello teacher Vanessa,
We are fine and well, thank you so much. I hope you and your family both at home and school are doing well.
Shane has so far been doing quite well, I should say. I'm preparing him for a math quiz bee next week. I hope he does well. He was runner up in the spelling bee contest last November 2010. In school he is doing well topping his math and English subjects. So far he is tracking top 5 overall in a 150 student grade one population. Not bad I think, considering that his Tagalog still needs working on. We still need to put more effort on it anyway. Hope all will be well.
He is still as excitable, bubbly and motivated as ever, only taller. He also gets along well with his classmates both at Lourdes and at GEECO. At GEECO he also has the opportunity to meet children from all schools all over metro Manila and he interacts well with them.
GEECO is an intensive math teaching Chinese facility his teachers recommended for him after he topped his class in math to help him with the math quiz bee contest. They did their math quiz contest today and he (he was team captain) and his group emerged top.
We do hope to make a visit to GVS one of these days after his academic load is reduced, probably last week of December or sometime in January.
Thank you again for your kindness in dropping an email and GOD bless you for always.
-GVS Parent for 4 years
(his son started in GVS at age 2 in the Nursery level until Prep)
January 19, 2011
Sent via email from Kenya
Hello teacher Vanessa,
We are fine and well, thank you so much. I hope you and your family both at home and school are doing well.
Shane has so far been doing quite well, I should say. I'm preparing him for a math quiz bee next week. I hope he does well. He was runner up in the spelling bee contest last November 2010. In school he is doing well topping his math and English subjects. So far he is tracking top 5 overall in a 150 student grade one population. Not bad I think, considering that his Tagalog still needs working on. We still need to put more effort on it anyway. Hope all will be well.
He is still as excitable, bubbly and motivated as ever, only taller. He also gets along well with his classmates both at Lourdes and at GEECO. At GEECO he also has the opportunity to meet children from all schools all over metro Manila and he interacts well with them.
GEECO is an intensive math teaching Chinese facility his teachers recommended for him after he topped his class in math to help him with the math quiz bee contest. They did their math quiz contest today and he (he was team captain) and his group emerged top.
We do hope to make a visit to GVS one of these days after his academic load is reduced, probably last week of December or sometime in January.
Thank you again for your kindness in dropping an email and GOD bless you for always.
Annabelle Tunney
-GVS Parent for 2 years
(her daughter was a DAY CARE student who started in GVS at age 2)
December 11, 2009
Sent via email from Tampa, Florida
I know that it takes a while before my 3-year old daughter will join my husband and me in the U.S. While she is under the care of a very competent caregiver in the Philippines, I also want her to be in an environment where she can play and learn and most of all enjoy her everyday life as a child. In 2007, I started looking for a play school for my daughter that I can entrust her with during her formative yet delicate years. As an absentee parent, I am concerned about the kind of environment that my daughter is exposed to and the people who will nurture and assist her in her developmental stages of learning and curiosity. But basically, I just want my daughter to mingle, play, and interact with other children.
I already heard about Golden Values School. I knew that it is being run by Bob Garon and his wife. I have high respect for them because they are the Garon’s I knew way back in Panorama days where they had a Sunday article.
After several inquiries of different play schools, I finally decided GVS. The school is very friendly for first timer because it allows sit-in observation. Two years later, my daughter is still with GVS.
I can see the difference in my daughter since she attended GVS – she is not shy anymore, she is learning to be verbally competent, she interacts well with her classmates and teachers, she participates classroom activities, she is cognizant of letters, numbers, and shapes, etc. She becomes an active and playful child with friends of her own and begins to know various school songs, rhymes, plays, dances, etc. The GVSstaff under the competent management of Teacher Vanessa slowly and patiently directs, nurtures, leads, and teaches my daughter to be an active participant from a timid and shy girl. Any developmental/speech/cognitive challenges that my daughter have were being remedied by the GVS staff. The GVS staff and Teacher Vanessa became my daughter’s parents, sisters, and friends in school. My daughter is very comfortable with them that she wants to go to school everyday. She even asks her yaya if there is school on weekends and holidays. She misses school so much.
Teacher Vanessa always gives me the progress report and developmental assessment on Sofia regularly. This really touches me most because Teacher Vanessa knows how it feels to be an absentee parent. She also sends me pictures every time the school has activities. What I really like most is the day that the kids can bring their pets to school. I also like their Halloween and Christmas programs. I always treasure Teacher Vanessa’s reports on my daughter. The individual assessment she gives is very helpful on my part as an absentee parent because I can gauge my daughter’s progress. The pictures that Teacher Vanessa sends regularly always bring tears to my eyes because I can see how much my daughter has evolved from a shy child to an active, healthy and smart child. Until now, Teacher Vanessa has never get tired of giving me regular updates on my daughter’s progress in school.
Choosing GVS as mentor to my child’s well-being is the best decision I have ever made.
To GVS staff and Teacher Vanessa, more power to you. Thank you for your dedication, advocacy, support, and never ending love and care for the children. I am so proud of your achievements. Your students are so blessed to have you as their mentors. Lastly, I am so honored and proud that my daughter is under your care.
Mabuhay kayong lahat and may God bless you all.
-GVS Parent for 2 years
(her daughter was a DAY CARE student who started in GVS at age 2)
December 11, 2009
Sent via email from Tampa, Florida
I know that it takes a while before my 3-year old daughter will join my husband and me in the U.S. While she is under the care of a very competent caregiver in the Philippines, I also want her to be in an environment where she can play and learn and most of all enjoy her everyday life as a child. In 2007, I started looking for a play school for my daughter that I can entrust her with during her formative yet delicate years. As an absentee parent, I am concerned about the kind of environment that my daughter is exposed to and the people who will nurture and assist her in her developmental stages of learning and curiosity. But basically, I just want my daughter to mingle, play, and interact with other children.
I already heard about Golden Values School. I knew that it is being run by Bob Garon and his wife. I have high respect for them because they are the Garon’s I knew way back in Panorama days where they had a Sunday article.
After several inquiries of different play schools, I finally decided GVS. The school is very friendly for first timer because it allows sit-in observation. Two years later, my daughter is still with GVS.
I can see the difference in my daughter since she attended GVS – she is not shy anymore, she is learning to be verbally competent, she interacts well with her classmates and teachers, she participates classroom activities, she is cognizant of letters, numbers, and shapes, etc. She becomes an active and playful child with friends of her own and begins to know various school songs, rhymes, plays, dances, etc. The GVSstaff under the competent management of Teacher Vanessa slowly and patiently directs, nurtures, leads, and teaches my daughter to be an active participant from a timid and shy girl. Any developmental/speech/cognitive challenges that my daughter have were being remedied by the GVS staff. The GVS staff and Teacher Vanessa became my daughter’s parents, sisters, and friends in school. My daughter is very comfortable with them that she wants to go to school everyday. She even asks her yaya if there is school on weekends and holidays. She misses school so much.
Teacher Vanessa always gives me the progress report and developmental assessment on Sofia regularly. This really touches me most because Teacher Vanessa knows how it feels to be an absentee parent. She also sends me pictures every time the school has activities. What I really like most is the day that the kids can bring their pets to school. I also like their Halloween and Christmas programs. I always treasure Teacher Vanessa’s reports on my daughter. The individual assessment she gives is very helpful on my part as an absentee parent because I can gauge my daughter’s progress. The pictures that Teacher Vanessa sends regularly always bring tears to my eyes because I can see how much my daughter has evolved from a shy child to an active, healthy and smart child. Until now, Teacher Vanessa has never get tired of giving me regular updates on my daughter’s progress in school.
Choosing GVS as mentor to my child’s well-being is the best decision I have ever made.
To GVS staff and Teacher Vanessa, more power to you. Thank you for your dedication, advocacy, support, and never ending love and care for the children. I am so proud of your achievements. Your students are so blessed to have you as their mentors. Lastly, I am so honored and proud that my daughter is under your care.
Mabuhay kayong lahat and may God bless you all.
Denise Reyes
-GVS Parent for 8 years (Her daughter finally joined her in Canada after 6 years. She started in GVS at age 3)
Hi, T. Vanessa...
Dana, she is doing well in her current school. I would also like to share with you the good news that you would surely be proud of, too, as we are-- she has been requested by her teacher (after the first week of the start of the school year) to try-out for the gifted program specifically designed for gifted students.
Evaluation could run between 6 months to 1 year. If she passes the evaluation, she will have the choice to either join the program or remain in her regular class. It is up to the student and the teacher has reassured her that there is no pressure in trying out, and that she can think it over since the process of the evaluation, which consists of psychological and academic assessments takes a long period of time.
It is with her good training and great foundation that she got from GVS that I give credit to as well as my parents' devotion and sacrifice for her well-being, of course.. I thank you for being a part of that, T. Vanessa.
Her only concern is that she likes her new teacher right now and has met some new friends already and she's afraid to be uprooted again from her class and moved to another. I told her that there is no harm in trying it out and if she makes it, then well and good, if not, it's not a problem. It is already an honor in itself to be asked to try out for the program.
I can not wish for more.. I only want what is best for her and what would make her truly happy.
She bought some postcards to send to you and her schoolmates in GVS last weekend. I'm sure she will send them to you as soon as possible! She misses home, still.. she misses her old school, she misses everyone she knows at GVS.
Thank you, T. Vanessa.. You are indeed truly blessed for you are also a
blessing to everyone around you!
-GVS Parent for 8 years (Her daughter finally joined her in Canada after 6 years. She started in GVS at age 3)
Hi, T. Vanessa...
Dana, she is doing well in her current school. I would also like to share with you the good news that you would surely be proud of, too, as we are-- she has been requested by her teacher (after the first week of the start of the school year) to try-out for the gifted program specifically designed for gifted students.
Evaluation could run between 6 months to 1 year. If she passes the evaluation, she will have the choice to either join the program or remain in her regular class. It is up to the student and the teacher has reassured her that there is no pressure in trying out, and that she can think it over since the process of the evaluation, which consists of psychological and academic assessments takes a long period of time.
It is with her good training and great foundation that she got from GVS that I give credit to as well as my parents' devotion and sacrifice for her well-being, of course.. I thank you for being a part of that, T. Vanessa.
Her only concern is that she likes her new teacher right now and has met some new friends already and she's afraid to be uprooted again from her class and moved to another. I told her that there is no harm in trying it out and if she makes it, then well and good, if not, it's not a problem. It is already an honor in itself to be asked to try out for the program.
I can not wish for more.. I only want what is best for her and what would make her truly happy.
She bought some postcards to send to you and her schoolmates in GVS last weekend. I'm sure she will send them to you as soon as possible! She misses home, still.. she misses her old school, she misses everyone she knows at GVS.
Thank you, T. Vanessa.. You are indeed truly blessed for you are also a
blessing to everyone around you!
Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Del Rosario Jr.
-GVS Parent for 5 years
(their two children went to GVS from Prep until Grade four until they migrated to
Bangkok, Thailand)
"Golden Values School (GVS) is family. With GVS, we learned that the school and we should be equally responsible for the education of our children. GVS helped us realize that values are more important than academics. Math, English, Science, and all other academic endeavors can be taught by any reputable school, but only GVS can teach values like it does. As our children attended the school, it dawned on us that a proper foundation of values is needed for them to truly learn their academics.
Learning from failure, accepting people who are different, sharing what one has, valuing time, telling the truth, and appreciating things around us are but some of these values that GVS has nurtured in our children. Once the values were in place, we rarely had a difficult time getting our children to learn their academics. With its small size, very open and supportive environment, and its "we're-here-to-help" culture, GVS is perfectly family. Thank God for the school."
-GVS Parent for 5 years
(their two children went to GVS from Prep until Grade four until they migrated to
Bangkok, Thailand)
"Golden Values School (GVS) is family. With GVS, we learned that the school and we should be equally responsible for the education of our children. GVS helped us realize that values are more important than academics. Math, English, Science, and all other academic endeavors can be taught by any reputable school, but only GVS can teach values like it does. As our children attended the school, it dawned on us that a proper foundation of values is needed for them to truly learn their academics.
Learning from failure, accepting people who are different, sharing what one has, valuing time, telling the truth, and appreciating things around us are but some of these values that GVS has nurtured in our children. Once the values were in place, we rarely had a difficult time getting our children to learn their academics. With its small size, very open and supportive environment, and its "we're-here-to-help" culture, GVS is perfectly family. Thank God for the school."
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