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Liam Stormme Catajan (Leader) --- The two-year pandemic in the Philippines has profoundly impacted every citizen, including elementary students. This essay aims to discuss the writer's arguments regarding the effects of the pandemic on elementary students, consider counterarguments that may arise, refute these counterarguments with credible evidence, and conclude with a summary of the main points discussed.

The pandemic has caused a significant disruption in elementary education. With the closure of schools and the shift to distance learning, many students have faced challenges in adapting to new learning platforms and technologies. Limited access to devices and the internet has hindered their ability to participate fully in online classes. As a result, elementary students have struggled to keep up with their academic progression, leading to learning gaps that may persist in the long term.

Another significant consequence of the pandemic for elementary students is social isolation. The closure of schools has deprived them of social interactions with their peers and teachers, leading to feelings of loneliness and sadness. Young students rely on these social connections to develop emotionally and socially; without them, they may experience increased anxiety and depression. While some may argue that elementary students are adaptable and quick learners, making the transition to online learning easier for them, this is not always the case. While technology is already a part of their lives, not all students are proficient in using it for educational purposes. Many elementary students require hands-on and personalized teaching methods, which are hindered in online settings. Furthermore, the lack of equitable access to devices and the internet exacerbates the challenges many students face, making it unfair to assume seamless adaptability. While the pandemic poses risks to physical health, others might argue that keeping children at home through distance learning is a safer alternative. They may believe that this eliminates the possibility of exposure to the virus in crowded and unsanitary environments such as schools.

While children may be familiar with technology, it does not necessarily mean they are proficient in using it for educational purposes. Many elementary students require hands-on and personalized teaching methods, which are hindered in online settings. Furthermore, the lack of equitable access to devices and the internet exacerbates the challenges many students face, making it unfair to assume seamless adaptability.

The two-year pandemic in the Philippines has significantly affected elementary students. The disruption of education, social isolation, and mental health challenges have created obstacles to their overall well-being and academic progression. While counterarguments suggesting adaptability to online learning and safety concerns may arise, the evidence shows that these arguments are flawed. It is imperative to address these issues and prioritize the welfare of elementary students during and beyond the pandemic by providing equitable access to education and creating safe learning environments.

Kyle Geoffrey Q. Bohol (Assistant Leader) --

When the pandemic caused by Corona Virus occured on the fifteenth of March twenty-twenty, the whole country was under lock down. Because of this, everyone had to stay in their houses and had to stop doing their daily activities. Many were affected by this including the education of many students here in the Philippines. As a young student, my studies were heavily affected ny this. "What is happening with the world?!", "How will we study now?!". These thoughts filled my mind

Day after day I stayed inside our house, bored for my life. Sometimes we go outside just to breathe fresh air. We did this once a week but it was still boring! This continued for multiple months until I discovered social media. It gave me a way to talk to my friends even though we live far from each other. I've used social media for my everyday life since then cause it cured my boredom. But one day, the Secretary of the Department of Education, Leonor Briones announced that their will be online classes. This meant that us students has a new way to study, but this also meant that I had to stop using my phone to be able to focus on my studies. I wasn't able to use my phone for months because of this. One day I tried opening my phone but realized it was broken. It was an old phone from my uncle so it didn't bother me that much.

One day, when I was on the fourth grade, still during the pandemic, my mom took me by surprise by giving me her phone. I was happy cause after almost a year, I'll be able to talk to my friends again. When I checked my account, there were so many notifications. Missed calls, unread messages all of them! I messaged all my friends and told them what happened so they wont think I ignored all of them. After that, I decided to check what has been trending

Nahara D.C Manabilang

During the pandemic I seemed to be confused by the events around me. I have no idea why they are all wearing facemasks and faceshields and only a few people go out and children are not seen playing outside.

Because I was confused I watched the news and that's when I realized that there is a virus spreading around the world. I was so sad and scared that I was careful about all things. A lot has changed just because of COVID-19, even education has been greatly affected. Because it is not allowed to go out and enter the schools, online classes were implemented. In my experience, online classes are difficult, maybe sometimes there is no internet and the lessons that are taught to us are not fully understood.

Many people have experienced so much hardship and sadness because they have lost their jobs, mostly because their jobs are closing .It's sad to think because many have died because of the Virus.

Those in government helped a lot because they were one of those who did not give up on implementing rules and safety for us to be safe and giving us relief goods and money. Frontliners are very helpful and we are very grateful to them because of them people who have a virus will not survive or recover. They are also our inspiration to keep fighting "Our Hero".

Based on my experience this is the hardest thing I've ever gone through because we were so affected by the change of the pandemic. My Grandmother and Mother lost their jobs, thankfully because my father didn't lose his job. I am very thankful to God that none of my family member struck by the disease.

How many years have Filipinos suffered because of the virus. We are very grateful to those who made the vaccine so that we don't get hit by the spreading disease. Little by little, our compatriots are getting up from the hardships they have experienced, Now we survived all the things that happened.

Precious Anne G. Quintano

I want to share my experienced during pandemic.The pandemic began in 2019,all schools were closed and our studies became online learning.

The Covid-19 virus is a disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. It affects your lungs, airways and other parts of the body. When the pandemic came to our country, many workers lost their jobs, this is a big problem in our country, especially for people who work for their families. One of my experiences is not leaving the house because it's not allowed, it's a test for a child like me to be bored, because I'm only inside the house and can't play outside, but I understand that because it's also for my own good.

The online learning classes were not easy for me because the internet connection is not good every day, especially if there is a typhoon or rain. We also experienced being given relief goods, such as rice, canned goods, noodles and everything.

There was also what they call a quarantine pass, it has different colors, there is green, orange, and white. It is used when going out of the house, those who got green are on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, the orange is on weekends and the white is for those who work every day. It is also necessary to wear a face mask and face shield every time you go.

Our government has given many rules, such as wearing a facemask and face shield every time you leave the house, always wash your hands and soap properly, sanitize after washing your hands.Many have died because of this virus, so I was afraid to go out of the house during the pandemic because I knew what would happen if I went out.

Rhafael C. Albania

My experience during the 2020 pandemic is indeed extraordinary. We have been locked up on our houses. The quarantine has been performed to prevent the virus to spread. We can't go out, we need to wear masks protect ourselves against the COVID-19 to prevent us to get sick or worse, to die. When we go out I've seen so many community security officers that is roaming the neighborhood. They're searching for those who doesn't wear masks when they go out. The shops are closed by the government because of the COVID-19 virus. The politics decides to make a "community pantry" for those who doesn't have any money or for those who doesn't have any works to earn money.

The government gives away relief goods and money assistance to help people and prevent them from starving. The government was rushed to buy vaccines from the other countries to get people vaccinated. Some people doesn't want to get their family to get vaccinated because of suspension that they might get sick from the vaccine.

The blended learning is the new form of learning that uses technology and wireless fidelity (wifi). Some are using modules instead of technology maybe because they don't have any gadgets in their household. In my opinion, I would prefer using the internet because you will understand more of the lesson that is being discussed.

In conclusion, there are so many events that happened during the process of the pandemic. We have experienced some extraordinary moments that we have undergone. This is a very, very, very challenging time for all of us. We experienced remarkable moments and it was an immensely challenging time. This pandemic reshaped our lives. It's essential to remember the lesson learned. As we stand up again we are going to emerge stronger and more resilient than ever.

Justine Mae ChinGo

Being locked up at our own houses is indeed not easy.pandemic started when i was just in 2nd grade,i was so confused by the happenings and events that time.I have so many questions in my mind because i was so confused,class suspensions,need to ware a mask to many questions because i was young that time                                                                                                                      Class Suspended,and suddenly were studying online,i was very sad because i cannot learn with my friends.And thats the time when my mental health was being unhealthy.anxiety,depression,stress  was hitting me very hard,studying in online was very hard,my eyes were hurting and my head was ispining for eveything was in online

Althea Audrie Arellano

When i was 7 years old when the quarantine starts,when my mother says Althea you can't go outside of your house because the Covid-19 is now here in the Philippines. Im so sad when I hear it from my mother because i can't play to my friends anymore and i can't go to the place where i want to go,but I don't have choice I just stay at home for my safety.

When i move to my next grade level grade 3 when my adviser chat on the group chat she said we have an online class so few minutes later i joined on the video call and I'm so worried because my internet is so bad,we don't have a Wifi that time so we go to my cousin's house to connect a Wifi my cousin agree to connect to his Wifi because he said that it's ok because i need to study online for my journey.I'm so happy what he says so i start to join again on my online class.

Many months later I'm so jealous on my friends because they are playing outside while me I'm just inside of my home because of Covid-19 so I saw an app named Tiktok so I tried to download it so I can't get bored inside of my house.So when I open Tiktok it looks so fun and start to watch videos,so i create an account to follow the creators that my type.When i turned grade 4 and we still have an online class but our neighborhood know that we have an online class she gave to my mother the password of the Wifi so i can study well.

Months later I saw my friend again playing outside so I think I can go to the outside of my house so i try to ask my mother if I can go outside when my mother says,you may. I'm so happy when I hear that i can go to the outside now and now I can finally play with my friends again.Months later we have a Recognition who has a with honor, with high honor, and with highest honor and finally i met my school again I'm so happy because I got a certificate of with honor.And that's my experience of my 2 year quarantine that's all thank you!

Jericha Kate M. Mongcal

2 YEARS OF PANDEMIC

The first day of pandemic.Where we are in this city full of viruses then we are at the house.Pandemic is not easy because like we cannot go to school,mall,chruch and everywhere like we stuck at home.Everyday we use alcohol and wash my hands properly.And then it's 2022 covid-19 won't be that high anymore, it's like they just go wet. 2021 is like we have freedom again but it' not normal because when we came out we were wearing face mask and face shield but like to others is in the hospital but we thank god because we didn't have any illness. I remember the time that my mother's family had covid and then the DSWD took them because they had covid but it wasn't that bad and then they were taken to quarantine so my mom was worried because the DSWD took them then we calm my mother for a minute, so we very very sad because of Covid-19 then we just prayed that they would guide us and not abandon us and that they would protect us and those who have diseasesand illnesses and especially the doctors and nurses that they would not be infected by the diseases that is speading throughout the contry.

Divine Angel Pearl P. San Juan

My experience during pandemic was a disaster, before the pandemic happened March 13, 2020 we had a flight booked to Sri Lanka for a reason that my mom and I were suppose to visit my ex-step-father then March 14, 2020 President Rodrigo Duterte declared a lockdown.

We didn't know how long we are gonna stay in Sri Lanka, luckily my ex-step-father is working in a beach hotel resort in Weligama so we decided to stay inside the hotel for a time being. It was fun sometimes because i get to eat some luxurious food, and i get to swim but some part of it was boring because we don't really get to go out a lot due to pandemic. When it wasn't lockdown and we can go out my mom and i always roam around because the beach was near there like 10 minutes walk. I even sometimes swim in the beach, and i was having fun again.

When we go out and buy some groceries we go for a ride called "tuktuk" it was like a tricycle but the rider is in front, i like that because their place is full of trees so i will feel the breeze of air, it was refreshing. I never really had a friend there but i did have some adult friends that are friends with my ex-step-father. We would sometimes go to the city when my ex-step-father got his salary we go out and enjoy luxurious hotels but some problem also got in our way because of visa. Our passports got expired because we had almost stayed there for 2 years and we could only stay there for a few months so they really had a huge problem because it was expensive to pay.

I even got to do board surfing for a day it was fun, also most of the people around that area are white people, due to the reason that in Sri Lanka it's a great place to travel for summer.

It was a tough experience during online classes because the time in Philippines and in Sri Lanka was different so i have to woke up 2 or 3 am and start preparing for online class. Our visa got payed and we had to go back to Philippines 'cause if we stay longer we will had another problem and also by the fact that we were starting face to face.

John Dave Suano

Hi!Everyone this is my experience during covid 19 pandemic. I was in the third grade when the covid 19 pandemic started, at first I didn't know about covid 19 because it was new to my ears, but our teacher explained what covid 19 is and our teacher also said that we need to wear of the facemask. At first, if I wore the face, I couldn't breathe because my mouth was tight, we started studying online. I was sad because I couldn't be with our studies because we didn't have wifi and I didn't have a cellphone yet. And when I was in the fourth grade, I stopped studying because I didn't have a cell phone and we didn't have wifi. So my aunt made me stop my studies. In the following year, I continued my studies abroad. I still can't be happy because I can't play outside. The day came when I got sick with fever, cough, cold, I thought it was six when I had covid but it wasn't. And there was anxiety during the pandemic But he recovered. And that was my experience during the pandemic Thank you Pls read.

Valerie M. Pagatpat

Hello! this is my experience during the pandemic. 2020 I was only eight years old when I found out that there was a spreading disease called covid-19, I was scared because I might get infected and my family. Many people lost their jobs because of the disease including my father, Many people died because of this disease, instead of going to school to study it became an online class, it's difficult because of the lack of money others can't eat because of poverty, many people have difficulty in learning because there is no internet and gadgets that others can use, 2021 when they discover a vaccine against covid 19, according to my research the SINOVAC VACCINE was discovered in China manufactured by a Chinese biopharmaceutical company. Finally we have a vaccine against the disease, when they discover sinovac they also discovered different types of vaccines like Moderna, Pfizer Etc. They also discovered Bosster. COVID booster shot is a covid 19 vaccine that helps people maintain strong protection from severe coronavirus disease.the world is slowly healing.