Up on a hill where there he can focus and learn
We all know that strong internet signal is harder to find when you’re based in the province, more so when you’re out in the remote parts of the provinces.
Classes started August 3 for six-year-old Arvin Jay Curangcurang, but he was having trouble looking for a stable internet connection. They had to make do with his aunt Giecel helping him study the modules at home on their own. It was only last August 18 when this second grader started attending online classes.
How did this happen? "It came to the point that Arvin looked bored with me teaching him. I thought he might be able to enjoy if he's part of the online classes," Giecel admits. This lead his grandfather Martin and aunt Giecel to look for a better signal around the area.
The two guardians went around the area in Alicia town in Bohol to look for stable internet connection, and chanced upon a vast and unpopulated field where Arvin could study. "We tried to go higher in the hills until we found a spot with strong signal. That's where we decided to build our little treehouse for him," explains Giecel.
In her Facebook post under the name "Minay," she shared visual photos of how her father set up the place and how Arvin has been studying, including an adorable photo of him praying.
Translated via Google from Cebuano to English, her post says, “If there’s no signal, look for it. This is the reason we put up a small hut in the middle of the field,” she continues. “How’s the signal? It’s okay, strong enough. It’s just too cold because of the strong wind, but it’s nice and quiet—the child can focus on the discussion.”
When there’s a will, there’s definitely a way. Thanks to his whole family for not giving up on this young and eager-to-learn student.