Metro site
Papaya Academy ES
- Payatas / Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal
About the site
Papaya ES is a metro site for children in Grades 1–6 at Papaya Academy, funded by the Kalinga Foundation. Throughout the week, the Papaya Academy students come to ISM, where the lessons take place, except on the last day, when ISM students go to Papaya Academy. The school was established in 2003 and has been building strong relationships with ISM for many years.
Is this site for you?
- Type of workTeachingGames and activities
- You'll work withChildren in grades 1–6 from Papaya Academy
- WhereMostly at ISM — the Papaya students come to us — with the last day at Papaya Academy
A good fit if you like planning activities for younger children across a range of ages and abilities.
Site objectives
- Plan and organize activities for children who lack access to quality education
- Interacting with children from various age groups with different levels of knowledge
- Learning about the privilege of education and the lack of access to quality education
Sustainability Compass
Which points of the Sustainability Compass this site mainly addresses
- NNatureNot a main focus here
- EEconomyNot a main focus here
- SSocietyChildren's access to quality education
- WWellbeingNot a main focus here
Targeted UN goals
The most beneficial learning experiences were the ability to display communication, collaboration and leadership skills. Throughout the experience working with Papaya Academy, we were able to collaborate and lead and plan a variety of activities, which was very beneficial.



