Emblems of School as an Educational Organization by Jalene Faye Manzano

Instructions

fayemanzano09 — 2025-09-22 15:32:57 UTC

The class will be divided into 5 groups.
Each group will upload one symbol that represents the school as a learning or educational organization.
Along with your symbol, write a short explanation (2–3 sentences) about its meaning and why it represents the school.

Engagement:

After posting, each group should view at least two other groups’ symbols on Padlet and leave:
- One compliment about what they liked.
- One question to encourage discussion.

Soccer ball

fayemanzano09 — 2025-09-22 15:39:01 UTC

A soccer ball represents the school as a learning organization because, just like in soccer, learning requires teamwork, strategy, and active participation. Every player has a role, just as every student, teacher, and staff member contributes to the school community. The ball itself is made up of many connected panels, symbolizing how different people, subjects, and experiences come together to form one whole learning environment. And just as the ball keeps moving during the game, a school continues to grow, improve, and move forward in its mission to educate.

Group 2: Bracelet

2025-09-23 09:43:17 UTC

A bracelet symbolizes the school as a learning organization because, like its linked beads, every student, teacher, staff member, and community partner provides an essential connection that keeps the whole intact. If a bead is missing or loose, the bracelet’s strength is compromised, showing that high-quality education depends on the collective effort and active participation of everyone. The bracelet thus reminds us that learning is continuous and sustained by mutual care, shared responsibility, and ongoing collaboration.

2025-09-23 10:46:28 UTC

The symbol that we agreed on to represent is a glowing light bulb as a school learning organization, because it represents knowledge and ideas that are shared in the school. We added some people holding hands together in a circle, which are the teachers, students, staffs, stakeholders, etc, in a school. We unite and work together to achieve the goal we want. Together, the light bulb and the people represent how learning, ideas, and cooperation come together to help the whole school grow and continuously improve

Group 5: Torch

2025-09-23 10:48:39 UTC

The torch represents light, wisdom, and enlightenment, which are the core values of education. Just as a torch brightens the darkness and guides the way, the school serves as a guiding light that leads students from ignorance to knowledge and from uncertainty to understanding. It symbolizes the mission of the school to empower learners with the skills, values, and wisdom they need to succeed in life. The flame of the torch also stands for passion and the continuous pursuit of learning, showing that education never stops but grows brighter as it is shared. This makes the torch a powerful symbol of the school as a learning and educational organization.

GROUP 1: OWL

2025-09-23 11:46:06 UTC

Our group chose the OWL because it symbolizes knowledge, academic excellence, and the value of education, making it a powerful guide for those seeking knowledge and insight. Moreover, the owl's wisdom and sharp vision inspire us to strive for excellence, and its nocturnal nature reminds us to stay focused and driven, even in challenging times. With the owl as our symbol, we aim to embody these qualities and thrive as a community of learners.

2025-09-23 12:56:29 UTC

"LANTERN": a symbol of light, and in school it stands for the knowledge that guides us. Just like a LANTERN brightens the dark, the whole school community; the principal, teachers, and other faculty members help us see new ideas and opportunities. It also shows the passing of wisdom from teachers to students, like sharing a flame. A LANTERN reminds us that learning is something that can inspire others to reach their dreams and aspirations in life. That’s why it’s a strong symbol for schools as a learning organization built to spread knowledge.