At Benilde Deaf School (BDS), inclusion lies at the heart of our mission. By implementing different activities and programs on Inclusion, we create opportunities that promote awareness, empathy, and collaboration among students and the wider Benildean community. Our drive for inclusion stems from the understanding that our junior high school Deaf students will be mainstreamed in Senior High School, and we aim to prepare an environment where they can thrive with confidence and acceptance. Guided by our school motto, we continue to build bridges that connect, empower, and celebrate diversity.
Mainstreaming and Inclusion Seminar for New Benilde Senior High School Teachers
A Mainstreaming and Inclusion Seminar was conducted for Benilde Senior High School (BSHS)’s new teachers on September 5, 2023. The session was organized in anticipation of their upcoming classes with Deaf students. It aimed to equip teachers with the knowledge, awareness, and sensitivity needed to effectively support Deaf learners, as well as the skills to create an inclusive and accommodating classroom environment.
Basic Filipino Sign Language Workshop for BSHS-GAS Student Leaders
To foster inclusion and Deaf awareness, Benilde Deaf School (BDS), in collaboration with the Benilde Senior High School’s Student Support Unit, conducted a Basic Filipino Sign Language (FSL) Workshop for GAS student leaders on November 17, 2023. The activity aimed to build communication bridges between Deaf and hearing students, promoting mutual respect, understanding, and meaningful interaction within the school community.
