March 17, 2009

Get them while they're young

Back in January, I posted a photo of the main gate and facade of Claret School of Quezon City. It has a second gate on a different road, which I think is closer to the preschool classrooms because the metal letters to the right of the tree read "Claret Childhood Center." If the mural is also a sign, then that little structure with the red roof is the vocation office of the Claretian Missionaries in the Philippines.

secondary gate of Claret School of Quezon City

17 comments:

  1. Cezar and LéiaMarch 17, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Beautiful picture!
    The place seems so quiet and calm (I think that children are not yet for the school day.) The tree in detail in this photo is perfect.
    Kind regards
    Léia :-)

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  2. Small City ScenesMarch 17, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    It looks like a wonderful place for a preschool. Love the wrought iron gate. Look at the little red chair. good shot. MB

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  3. TaraMarch 17, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    I love the painting and the simplicity and cleanliness of this facade.

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  4. KarenMarch 17, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    I like the photo. Colorful with the mural and orange lines and the green leaves. Very pretty and it looks cheerful for the children.

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  5. OlivierMarch 17, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    belle peinture murale, beaucoup d'amour dans cette peinture

    beautiful painting, a lot of love in this painting

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  6. AnonymousMarch 17, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    I think vocational schools are a good thing. A lot of students can profit from going there. Nice photography.

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  7. skywindMarch 17, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    People will be able to dream of all of a sudden movement in time and return to the past or into the future. :)
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  8. LoisMarch 17, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    I like the orange trim on the building and I really like the mural! This shot is nicely composed.

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  9. LowellMarch 18, 2009 at 3:10 AM

    I like the photo very much, Hilda...not only because it is an interesting place, but the colors are wonderful - red, orange, green, cyan, magenta, yellow - it's a veritable rainbow.

    Is this where someone would go it they wanted to be a Claretian missionary?

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  10. abcMarch 18, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    I like the post title. And JC looks very cool in the mural, which will appeal to youths. Very clever.

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  11. GeorgeMarch 18, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    You've done a wonderful job of capturing this peaceful scene.

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  12. HalcyonMarch 18, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Just wanted to say, I thought about you and your blog alot while I was on the cruise. I'm sure you know there are many Philipinos working in the cruise industry... and we had the pleasure of meeting some of your best exports. I really would like to come visit someday. Your really make Manilla attractive through your photos and commentary. :) :)

    Hopefully I won't have so much work to get caught up on and can get back into my blog groove soon!!! I missed reading and seeing all my usual cities.

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  13. Thomas HammerlundMarch 18, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    I really like the colors in this picture. It makes me feel like summer.

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  14. MoMarch 18, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    Who were the Claretian missionaries?

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  15. OlivierMarch 18, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    en réponse a ta question, il joue les yeux fermés pour faire une performance (et aussi, cela fait travailler la mémoire et la concentration du joueur), cela pour attirer du monde et faire jouer les gens aux échecs.

    in response to your question, it plays with your eyes closed for a performance (and also, it's working memory and concentration of the player), that to attract crowds and make people play chess

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  16. HildaMarch 18, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    Jacob:
    Yes, at least in Metro Manila.

    Mo:
    They're a Roman Catholic order of priests founded by St. Anthony Claret in Spain.

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  17. escapeMarch 19, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    i agree. i know of a priest who learned about his call since he was still in grade school.

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