School Year 2024-2025 is already over, and I’m proud to say that my son finished this school year with a bang. My son won 2nd place in the General Knowledge Contest and 1st place in Aghamatika Contest. He also received the Leadership Award because he was part of their Student Council. And during the Moving Up Ceremony, he received four medals.
Seventh Honor
Gold Eagle Award
Best in Information and Communications Technology
Special Recognition in Research.
This is a big achievement compared to his previous years, so I am proud of him because he really improves every year. So when I was making his Junior High School Memories video, I chose the “This Is My Now” song of Jordin Sparks as the background song. I like the message of this song.
This Is My Now
There was a time I packed my dreams away
Living in a shell, hiding from myself
There was a time when I was so afraid
I thought I’d reached the end
Baby that was then
But I am made of more than my yesterdays
This is my now, and I am breathing in the moment
As I look around
I can’t believe the love I see
My fears behind me, gone are the shadows and doubts
That was then, this is my now.
Had to decide was I gonna play it safe
Or look somewhere deep inside
and try to turn the tide
Find the strength to take that step of faith
And I have the courage like never before, yeah
I’ve settled for less but ready for more
Ready for more
This is my now
I just hope na hind maburn out sa kakaaral and he will have the same passion sa pag-aaral until he finishes college.
Dinner at Italliani’s
After the Moving Up, we went to Italliani’s for a quick celebration. We ordered Spaghetti Vongole, Margherita and Garlic and Cheese Zeppole.
Lunch at NIU by Vikings
The following day, we were supposed to eat in a hotel because I found a 50% off buffet promo, but it was already fully booked when my husband called to reserve. Grabe lang ito, fully booked agad kahit 5 days before kami nagpareserve. So I suggested to my husband, sa NIU by Vikings na lang ulit so he called the restaurant to reserve.
My mom was not able to attend my son’s Moving Up because natapat na flight nila from Boracay to Manila yung event so delayed Moving Up celebration na lang with the Senior Club. Hehehe! Good thing we made a reservation kasi punuan and marami din kumakain because of Recognition, Moving Up and Graduation.
Fortunately, there was an ongoing Graduation Promo when we dined. We did not know about this promo, good thing na kagagaling lang namin sa school to get the School Report Card and Moving Up Photos, so we were able to avail of this promo. In our case, aside from the Moving Up Photos, they still asked for my son’s school ID bago naapproved yung FREE BUFFET. Sayang nga kasi we are only seven people, so dalawa sana yung free kung walo lang sana kami.
Anyway, I already blogged about our “Lunch Buffet at NIU by Vikings” last January and halos same naman food and marami rin tao so hindi na ko nagtake ng marami pictures.
NIU by Vikings Promo
Graduation Promo
1. Promo duration: March 5, 2025 to July 31, 2025
2. All graduates of the Class of 2025, including Kindergarten, Elementary, High School, College, and Post Graduate students, are eligible to avail of a FREE Buffet when dining in with 3 Full-paying adults.
3. Applicable Graduates: Only graduates and moving up students of the class 2025 (Kindergarten, Grade 10 Completers, Elementary, High School, College, and Post Graduate) can enjoy this exclusive offer.
4. Required Proof of Graduation:
Diploma
Completion Certificate (Moving Up)
Graduation Photo
Graduation Program with the Graduate’s Name/Graduation Invitation
School Registration Form supported by a Valid ID
Celebrants Eat for Free
Bring 1 full-paying adult on the day of your birthday. Bring 4 full-paying adults on any day within your birthday month.
Celebrate Big! Up to 30% off.
Discounts will depend on the day and the number of guests. Available Weekday Lunch only. Not valid on Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day, or holidays.
NIU by Vikings - SM Aura Buffet Rates
Weekday Lunch
PHP1,138 - Adult
PHP438 - Kids 3-4ft/4-7 years old
PHP748 - Kids 4’1 - 4’6 ft/ 8-10 years old
Weekday Dinner/Weekend Holidays
PHP1658 - Adult
PHP538 - Kids 3-4ft/4-7 years old
PHP848 - Kids 4’1 - 4’6 ft/ 8-10 years old
NIU By Vikings
6/F SM Aura Premier,
26th Street corner McKinley Parkway,
Bonifacio Global City
Contact: 478-3888, 0917-586-6888, 0919-999-6888
Open Daily
11AM to 2:30PM
5:30PM to 10:30PM
Congrats Cake Topper and Gift Tag
Of course, a celebration without cake is not complete. Here is the congrats cake topper and the congrats gift tag that I made.
