{"id":13,"date":"2026-10-01T22:45:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T22:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dbaminhs.com\/how-dbaminhs-supports-student-wellbeing-through-the-makakalikasan-initiative\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T22:45:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T22:45:04","slug":"how-dbaminhs-supports-student-wellbeing-through-the-makakalikasan-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dbaminhs.com\/tl\/how-dbaminhs-supports-student-wellbeing-through-the-makakalikasan-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"How DBAMINHS Supports Student WellBeing Through the Makakalikasan Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nurturing a Green Mindset on Campus<\/h2>\n

At DBAMINHS, the Makakalikasan<\/strong> value is more than a slogan\u2014it is woven into daily routines that boost student wellness<\/strong>. By turning the school grounds into a living laboratory, learners experience the health benefits of nature while developing environmental stewardship.<\/p>\n

Campus Garden: A Classroom Without Walls<\/h2>\n
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  • Hands\u2011on learning<\/strong>: Students tend vegetable beds, herbs, and native trees, applying science concepts from the STEM track. <\/li>\n
  • Therapeutic benefits<\/strong>: Gardening reduces stress, improves focus, and encourages mindfulness. <\/li>\n
  • Nutrition awareness<\/strong>: Harvested produce is used in school meals, teaching healthy eating habits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Green Practices Integrated Into School Life<\/h2>\n
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    • Eco\u2011friendly facilities<\/strong>: Rainwater harvesting systems supply irrigation for the garden, while solar panels power the library\u2019s computer lab. <\/li>\n
    • Waste reduction<\/strong>: Compost bins collect organic waste from the cafeteria, turning it into fertilizer for the garden. <\/li>\n
    • Reusable culture<\/strong>: Refillable water stations replace disposable bottles, promoting hydration and reducing plastic waste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Community Clean\u2011Up Drives<\/h2>\n

      Every month, junior and senior high students join local residents for community clean\u2011up activities<\/strong> in Brgy. Lalayat. These events:<\/p>\n

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      • Strengthen social bonds<\/strong> between students, families, and neighbors. <\/li>\n
      • Provide physical exercise<\/strong>, enhancing cardiovascular health. <\/li>\n
      • Reinforce the school\u2019s core value of Makabansa<\/strong> by caring for the shared environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Wellness Outcomes<\/h2>\n

        Since launching the Makakalikasan initiative, DBAMINHS reports:<\/p>\n

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        • A 15% drop<\/strong> in reported stress levels among participants. <\/li>\n
        • Higher attendance rates<\/strong>, especially during garden\u2011based lessons. <\/li>\n
        • Increased student leadership<\/strong>, with many pupils spearheading new eco\u2011clubs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          By embedding green practices, campus gardening, and community clean\u2011ups into the curriculum, DBAMINHS cultivates healthier, more resilient learners who carry the spirit of environmental care beyond the school gates.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Explore the school\u2019s environmental program that integrates green practices, campus gardening, and community clean\u2011up activities into daily student life.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":56,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,17],"tags":[27,29,30],"class_list":["post-13","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","category-environment","tag-campus-garden","tag-makakalikasan","tag-student-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dbaminhs.com\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dbaminhs.com\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dbaminhs.com\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dbaminhs.com\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dbaminhs.com\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dbaminhs.com\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dbaminhs.com\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dbaminhs.com\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dbaminhs.com\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dbaminhs.com\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}