The Little Blue Star
WHERE THE GOOD NEWS SHINES
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF ST. SCHOLASTICA’S ACADEMY MARIKINA GRADE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Vol. XXXIII / Issue 1 / June - October 2015
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Metro Manila Prepares for the ‘Big One’
Scholasticans do the drop, cover and hold during
an earthquake drill. Photo by GS Department
Barangayette Participates in ABS Student
Leadership Congress in Bacolod
BY BARANGAYETTE OFFICERS
August 17, 2015 marked the
beginning of our new adventure as
Barangayette Officers. We visited
the City of Smiles, Bacolod, as the
Association of Benedictine Schools
held a 3-day student leadership
congress which was participated
by St. Scholastica’s Academy San
Fernando, Holy Family Academy,
Angeles City, St. Agnes’ Academy,
Legaspi, St Scholastica’s Academy
Bacolod and St Scholastica’s College,
West Grove.
We came with three of our
supportive schools administrators, our
principal, Sister Alexis Lamarroza,
OSB, Mrs. Jeniffer Medina and Mrs.
Concepcion Domeyeg.
Day 1 (August 17). We were
on board with St. Scholastica’s
Pampanga. Upon arrival, students
from St. Scholastica’s Bacolod
welcomed us with bright smiles and
a simple token. There was also a feast
for all the participants.
After that wonderful feast,
each school presented their cheers.
Then, we rode a bus to Holy Family
Academy High School. There we had
our tree planting activity believing
that a great leader must also be good
steward of God’s creation.
Our effort in this activity
was rewarded with a “merienda”
which included delicious Bacolod
BY KHALLYL CATALAN, 6 – PRUDENT
AND AMBER NOELLE P. CABALLERO,
6 - CHARITABLE
In light of the nation’s recent
experiences of disasters and
natural calamities, an Emergency
Preparedness Talk was held in
campus, at the Sister Imburg Covered
Court (SICC) on July 3, 2015.
Participated by students and faculty
of the Grade School Department,
the speaker of the said talk was Ms.
Cindy Garcia, Special Operations
Officer 1 of the Quezon City Disaster
Risk Reduction and Management
Council (QCDRRMC).
METRO MANILA... page 3
Mga Kapatid na Lumad Bumisita
NI ABIGAIL NOLASCO, 5-PERSEVERING
“Tambuli tu Kalinow Bugduka
tu Anyadan,” sigaw ng mga kapatid
nating Lumad. Nanawagan sila para
sa kapayapaan at pagprotekto ng
kanilang karapatan para makapagaral.
Ang “lumad” ay isang salitang
Cebuano na ang ibig sabihin ay
katutubo sa Tagalog at kung sa Ingles
naman ay “native” or “indigenous.
Mayroong 18 na etnikong grupo
ng Lumad sa ating bansa. Sila ay
ang mga Atta, Bagobo, Banwaon,
B’laan, Bukidnon, Dibabawon,
Higaonon, Mamanwa, Mandaya,
Manguwangan, Manobo, Mansaka,
Subanon, Tagakaolo, Tasaday, Tboli,
Teduray, and Ubo.
Ang mga Lumad ay kasama sa
tribong Manobo ay bumisita sa St.
Scholastica’s Academy Marikina
MGA KAPATID... page 8
The Barangayette officers with the Benedictine sisters and school
administrators. Photo by GS Department
delicacies. We finally got to rest at
CICM or Congregatio Immaculati
Cordis Mariae, (Congregation of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary) Retreat
House, where we stayed for 4 days.
Day 2 (August 18). We attended
a Holy Mass at the Queen of Peace
Parish. Then, we went back to
the retreat house and listened to
the sharing of Ms. Bea Laeno, an
alumna of St. Scholastica’s Academy
Bacolod (SSAB).
Manang Bea deepened our
BARANGAYETTE... page 8
Sila ang mga Lumad mula sa Surigao del Sur. Photo by GS Department
MORE STORIES INSIDE
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Marian
Song Fest
p4
EcoCelebration
p6
Family
Day
2015
p6
Travelogue:
When in
Manila
p8
Career
Guidance
Week
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The Little Blue Star
The Young Scholastican
Journalists
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief
Khallyl Amelia D. Catalan
Managing Editors
Alyana Marie D. Fabella
Associate Editors
Bianca Patricia A. Carranto
Feature Writers
Loreen Gabrielle C. Quejada
Hannah Patricia N. Bombeo
Sophia Isabelle L. Yu
Mary Juvy Ann P. Ponce
Alexa Evangelina S. Fernandes
News Writers
Aimee Therese A. Del Rosario
Amber Noelle P. Caballero
Arianna Shay Zafra
Alyana Marie D. Fabella
Bianca Patricia A. Carranto
Sports Writer
Sophia Mykaella F. Cruz
A Day for
St. Benedict
BY ALYANA MARIE D. FABELLA
A good and holy man is one who puts
things into action rather than words. This is
an example that St. Benedict lived by.
Imagine yourself at his age, when he
left his family, his school, and his nurse
to live in the mountains and pray. He
could have lived the most convenient life
considering that he came from a wealthy
family. But then, he chose to live his life in
service of the Lord.
Would you carry on the same mission?
This year we celebrated the Feast of St.
Benedict and reflected on how he lived his
life and how we can live our lives through
his examples. We also remembered him as
a Man of Prayer.
Chapter 20 of his rules says:
Visual Artists
Bianca Patricia A. Carranto
Arianna Shay Zafra
Photo Contributors
Phos Club
GS Department
Moderators
Ms. Charlotte Christie L. De Leon
Mrs. Ciela Blanca L. Del Rosario
Of reverence at prayer
If, when we wish to bring anything
to the notice of men in high station,
we do not presume to do so except
with humility and reverence, how
much more ought we with all humility
and purity of devotion to offer our
supplication to the Lord God of all
things? And let us remember that we
shall be heard not because of much
speaking, but for our purity of heart
and tears of compunction.
Therefore prayer ought to be
short and pure, unless perchance it be
prolonged by the inspiration of Divine
Grace. In community, however, let
prayer always be short, and at the
signal given by the superior let all
rise together.
During the Mass presided by
Father Anthony, OSB of San Beda
College, he told us about how we
need to strengthen our faith in Jesus.
He said, “Prayer can keep this
strong!”
After the Mass, two
students gave an outstanding
performance. They sang
“Wind Beneath My
Wings.” We went back
to our classrooms
to have our food
sharing and we
played a few
games.
It
may
seem
to
be
impossible to live
by his example;
however, all is
possible when we
do it with prayer.
Parents’ Corner
Mr. Ruel Galit speaks before the parent of SSAM.
Parents closely listening during the symposium.
Parents’ Awareness How to Promote Media
on Morality Media Education at Home
BY AMBER NOELLE P. CABALLERO, 6 - CHARITABLE
As part of the Christian Life Program of St. Scholastica’s Academy
Marikina, the CLE (Christian Life Education) Area in cooperation with
Daughters of Mary Immaculate organized a symposium for parents entitled,
“Seminar on Parents’ Morality Media,” last September 19 at the Sister Imburg
Covered Court. Mr. Ruel Garlit, a CLE teacher at Assumption Antipolo was
the key speaker.
He talked about the negative emotions that print and broadcast media
portray. One of the things that he emphasized was how pornography affects
the family. He said that it promotes unfaithfulness. It even distorts values of
people and their perception on human sexuality.
Yes! Media offer everything – entertainment, culture, news, sports and
education. But then, some of what they offer may not be what we want our
children to know and learn.
Children nowadays are amazing. They can mimic a line of a movie or
TV character and sing an advertising jingle in a matter of seconds. Sadly,
this can be alarming. This may mean that they may also experience all
kinds of messages by simply putting a movie into the VCR, scanning a
magazine, and clicking a website or watching TV. They will surely be able
to experience the good and the bad effects of media.
Media is powerful. Its impact can be seen right away as children
see and hear messages like fighting in order to resolve conflict, smoking
cigarettes and drinking alcoholic beverages to appear cool and attractive
without explaining how unhealthy it is.
Therefore, the school and home must work together in guiding the
students to become critical viewers.
BY SOPHIA ISABELLE L. YU, 5 - PEACEFUL
According to American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),
parents can help their children in making better use of
media by doing the following:
1. Making a media plan. In advance, set media
time and choices. It helps everyone choose and
use media carefully.
2. Setting media time limits. Children should
observe a screen time set by their parents.
They must be trained to observe their time for
watching TV and DVD, playing computer and
video games, and browsing
the
internet.
AAP
recommends no more
than 1 to 2 hours of
exposure to media
per day.
3. Setting family guidelines for media content.
Guide children and teens in choosing shows,
movies and video games that are appropriate for
their ages and interests. Parents can check on the
content ratings and parental advisories for all
media in order to know which is only suitable.
They must be clear and consistent with whatever
rules they set.
4. Keeping TV sets, DVDs, video games and
computers out of children’s bedroom. Putting
them out of their rooms will help you monitor
their access.
5. Making media a family activity. Parents
should use media and discuss what they see, hear
and read with their children. They can help them
analyze, question and challenge the meaning
that they convey.
6. Voicing your opinion. Let those who set
guidelines and profit from media know how
you feel about the messages that they
express. You can e-mail, write a formal
letter or call them what you like and
what you do not like.
Source: http://www.
thepediatriccenter.net/docs/brudenell/
UnderstandingtheImpact.pdf
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WHERE THE GOOD NEWS SHINES
Marian Song Fest 2015
NI ARIANNA SHAY
ZAFRA, 5 - SOCIABLE
Iba-iba man ang tawag sa
kanya, “Blessed Virgin Mary, the
Madonna, Notre Dame o Neustra
Senora,” siya sa atin ay nananatiling
Mama Mary. Ang ating pagtawag sa
kanya ng “Mama” ay nagpapakita
lamang ng kakaibang pagtingi at
paghanga natin sa ina ng Kristo.
May mga prosesiyon tayo sa buong
taon sa iba’t-ibang dako ng bansa.
Marami ding mga shrines na patunay
sa ating paggalang sa kanya.
Tuwing buwan ng Oktubre
ay ipinagdiriwang ng Simbahang
Katolika ang buwan ng Santo
Rosario. Sa taong ito, ang tema ng
pagdiriwang ay “Mary, the Perfect
Prayer. Figure of the Church.”
Kaugnayan nito ang paaralan
ay naghahanda ng samu’t saring
gawain upang magbigay pasasalamat
sa mahal na Inang Maria sa patuloy
na pangangalaga at paggabay upang
ANG MGA NAGWAGI
KINDER
Awit - Hail Holy Queen (from Sister Act
2 Movie)
Unang Gantimpala
K– Masinop
Ikalawang Gantimpala K – Maayos
Ikatlong Gantimpala K - Masigla
1 BAITANG
Awit - Hail Mary Song
Unang Gantimpala
1 - Friendly
Ikalawang Gantimpala 1 - Gentle
Ikatlong Gantimpala 1 - Polite
2 BAITANG
Awit - Narito ang Lingkod
Unang Gantimpala
2 – Humble
Ikalawang Gantimpala 2 – Thirfty
Ikatlong Gantimpala 2 - Courteous
4 BAITANG
Awit - Magnificat (All that I am”)
Unang Gantimpala
4-Simple
Ikalawang Gantimpala 4-Patient
Ikatlong Gantimpala 4-Prayerful
3 BAITANG
Awit - Mary Most Holy
Unang Gantimpala
3-Trustworthy
Ikalawang Gantimpala 3-Resourceful
Ikatlong Gantimpala 3-Diligent
5 BAITANG
Awit - A Million Roses
Unang Gantimpala
5 – Courageous
Ikalawang Gantimpala 5 – Reflective
Ikatlong Gantimpala 5 - Reliant
Some of the presentations of different grade levels. Photo by GS Department.
A Few to Inspire the Many
Grade school and high school teachers with Sister Alexis Lamarroza, OSB at Marriott Grand Ballroom.
Photo from Mrs. Kathrina Odtohan.
Dr. Ivan Fitzwater once said,
“The future of the world is in my
classroom today.” With this, we see
teaching as an important vocation,
a mission, critical to the continuous
growth not just of an individual but of
the society itself.
The moment a person chooses
to become a teacher, he or she is
deciding to change not only his or her
life but also others’. It affects not only
the present or the future but infinity.
With the teacher smiling before
the students from Monday to Friday,
it seems not obvious that he or
she is tired knowing that it takes
preparation before a teacher teaches
a particular lesson with the syllabus
making, lesson planning and even test
construction. More than these things,
teachers also address personal issues
of students. It is really something that
goes beyond the classroom; thus, we
can say that we can never put specific
job descriptions for him or her. It is
simply whatever one can offer to the
betterment of others.
Last October 2, 2015 “A Tribute
to Teachers” was held at Marriott
Grand Ballroom, Newport City
Complex, Pasay City. This event was
sponsored by Bato Balani Foundation
and Diwa Learning Systems, Inc.
Some teachers from St. Scholastica’s
Academy Marikina joined the activity.
Dr. Brian Vincent L. Belen, the
mas mapalapit ang bawat isa sa
Panginoon. Bukod sa araw- araw na
pagdarasal ng Rosary nang sabaysabay ang erya ng CLE ay naghanda
ng isang programa upang haranahin
ang mahal na Inang Maria at ito ay
ang Marian SongFest. Kinatampukan
ito ng iba’t ibang awiting para kay
Maria ng lahat ng lebel sa paaralan.
Marami ang natuwa sa mahusay na
pagsasayaw at pagpapakita ng mga
mag-aaral. At makikita ninyo ito sa
YouTube.
Metro Manila
Prepared for
The ‘Big One’
from page 1
The focus of the talk was
to teach students as well as the
entire St. Scholastica community
to become more responsive, and
perhaps more resilient to disasters
and natural calamities. According
to Ms. Garcia, an estimated 7.2-7.8
magnitude earthquake may likely
hit Metro Manila and may cause
damage to up to 102,971 structures;
deaths of up to 18,782; injuries as
high as 76,863 and displacement of
6 BAITANG
around 68,619 families. She recalled
Awit - Inang Mahal
Unang Gantimpala 6 - Charitable
that the last earthquake in the West
Ikalawang Gantimpala 6 - Prudent
Valley Fault happened about 350
Ikatlong Gantimpala 6 – Loyal
years ago, and that the West Valley
Fault goes through various parts
of the country including Marikina
City. Based on historical data, the
Philippine Institute of Volcanology
and Seismology (PHILVOLCS)
predicts that the “Big One” will be
caused by the movement of the West
Valley Fault. Hence, there is a need
for those in the area to be especially
prepared and vigilant.
In her talk, Ms. Garcia
highlighted the importance of
knowing what to do in case of an
emergency. This includes, among
others, the checking of possible
hazards, identification of safe indoor
and outdoor places to go, possession
of disaster supplies on hand, and
development of a communication
plan. Ms. Garcia also mentioned
that emergency preparedness is a
concerted effort of several agencies.
For instance, the Metropolitan
Manila Development Authority
(MMDA) has recently conducted
(July 30, 2015) its own metro-wide
earthquake drill in order to assess
people’s level of preparedness in
case the “Big One” strikes.
Government officials, workers,
students and communities took
part in order to prepare for a feared
7.2 magnitude earthquake. People
evacuated from the establishments
and schools as sirens went off at
BY MS. CHARLOTTE CHRISTIE L. DE LEON 10:30 a.m. They ran to safe areas with
their heads covered, while firemen
president of Bato Balani and Ms. Elma responded to a mock fire and soldiers
Ropeta, the executive assistant of conducted medical evaluation.
Secretaries Voltaire Gazmin
Diwa, gave a salute the undying efforts
(Defense), Dinky Soliman (Social
of teachers as they welcomed them to Welfare), Manuel Roxas II (Interior
this special event especially made for and Local Government), Joseph
them. The batch valedictorian of class Emilio Abaya (Transportation and
2011 of University of the Philippines Communications) and Armed Forces
chief Hernando Iriberri also joined
gave an inspiring talk.
During the event, four honorees and hid under a table while waiting
for the “shaking” to subside at Camp
of “The Many Faces of the Teacher”
Aguinaldo, Quezon City,
were awarded. They were Dr. Aris
The Department of Public Works
Larroder of Philippine Science High and Highway personnel conducted
School – Western Visayas, Normita clearing operations so motorcycle
Liwag an ALS (Alternative Learning rescue units of the MMDA could go
System) teacher, Professor Alleli to areas where four-wheel vehicles
Domingo of U.P. Los Banos and are not passable.
To prevent the spread of
Haide Pandoy a Science teacher.
various deadly diseases, Aseana
They are teachers whose works were
City Business and Entertainment
recognized because they brought a big District’s open field was transformed
impact in their respective schools and into a gravesite where dead victims
communities.
were temporarily buried.
Search and rescue teams,
Teachers were also entertained as
firetrucks
and ambulances were
composer and balladeer Ogie Alcasid
dispatched
to
a mall in Mandaluyong
sang songs that made them also sing
to attend to wounded victims while a
and groove.
command post in the evacuation area
It was a grand night teachers truly was set up.
appreciated. But then, still nothing
An estimated 5,000 individuals
compares to a simple thank you from took part in the simulation which
students.
lasted 14 minutes.
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The Little Blue Star
Eco-Celebration
Students enjoy the different activities during the Science month. Photo from Mrs. Lauren Galang and Chelsie Lapie.
BBY MS. JC CARABALLOS,
SCIENCE TEACHER
Day by day, we experience
the undesirable consequences of
environmental degradation human
beings have set on this planet.
To combat these adverse effects,
Earth Day Network proclaimed its
theme for this year, “It’s Our Turn
to Lead.” This calls all citizens of
the world to take action on tough
issues, such as those that affect our
health, our communities and our
environment that put our planet’s
future at stake.
Improving
the
earth’s
environment is becoming a more
important task in our everyday
lives. Due to ignorance and frequent
carelessness, this is quickly
becoming critical.
As a response to this plea, a
Science Area-led initiative recently
allowed the SSAM community to
take part in this worldwide effort
as it celebrated the Ecology Month.
The Science Area headed by the
coordinator, Mrs. Lauren Galang,
prepared activities for the whole
month of September. Students’
Experiencing the Gyroscope at the Philippine Centrum. Photo from Mrs. Lauren Galang.
active participation was tapped by
the Weekly Ecology Trivia given
in their respective classes. All the
students were given the chance
to exercise their muscle brains by
answering trivia questions weekly.
Students in the primary level also
participated in the class quiz bee
prepared by their respective science
teachers. On the other hand, students
in the intermediate level took part
in a team quiz bee and on-the-spot
poster making contest. The teachers
also joined the celebration by
preparing bulletin boards that aimed
to awaken students’ appreciation
and concern for the environment.
The month-long celebration
was culminated by an Interactive
Exhibit held at the Sister Imburg
Covered Court. This exhibit by the
Science area and the Philippine
Science Centrum gave everybody
the chance to explore, experience
and enjoy learning science concepts
through manipulatives.
The following attractions have
INTERMEDIATE ECOLOGY TEAM
been part of the exhibit:
QUIZ BEE
• Anti-gravity Mirror
st
1 Place: Team A
• Bernoulli Blower compel
Madison Angela E. Carreon, 4 Alert
• Body Beat
Jo Samantha Tehinnah V. Salvador,
• Plasma Sphere
5 Courageous
• Steady Hand Game
Alexis A. Cruz, 6 Prudent
• Van de Graaf Generator
2nd Place: Team D
• Finger Tingler
Linz Nikolai M. Lintao, 4 Prayerful
• Laser Harp
Sydney Claire R. Miguel, 5 Peaceful
• Illusion Posters
Kaylee Dominique T. Ordoñez,
• Mirage
6 Prudent
• Rope Puzzle
3rd Place: Team C
• Astro Photo Standee
Verafel C. Verdan, 4 Sociable
Isabella Francesca A. Regala,
The following are the winners for 5 Industrious
the different contests launched in the Alia Bernadette G. Bulatag, 6 Loyal
Ecology month.
BULLETIN BOARD MAKING CONTEST
ON-THE-SPOT MAKING CONTEST
WINNERS
Grade 4
Adviser
1st Place Izellah Roni S. Picones,
Miss Danica Joyce Ugalino,
4 Compassionate
nd
Kinder Maayos
2 Place Isabelle Myeisha R.
Mrs Susan Rodriguez,
Cembrano, 4 Prayerful
Grade 1 Cheerful
3rd Place Micah Ella Renee B.
Miss Marietta Mangubat,
Lampano, 4 Sociable
Grade 2 thrifty
Grade 5
st
Miss Beatriz Dominique Tadeo,
1 Place Jana Althea R. Cron,
Grade 3 Trustworthy
5 Industrious
Mrs. Marietta Lopez,
2nd Place Athens Grace Barrera,
Grade 4 Alert
5 Reflective
rd
3 Place Sarah Franchesca B. Alviar, Miss Charlotte Christi De Leon,
Grade 5 Persevering
5 Reliant
Miss Emma Eata,
Grade 6
st
Grade 6 Prudent
1 Place Danica S. Sy, 6 Loyal
nd
2 Place Giorgia Amanda G.
Ledesma, 6 Prudent
3rd Place Christina Nicole A. Clarito,
6 Hopeful
Contestants focus
as they answered
the quiz bee
questions.
Photo by Chelsie Lapie.
Payamanin ang Bayan, Kilalanin at Ipagmalaki
ang Wikang Filipino
BY ARIANNA SHAY ZAFRA, 4 – SOCIABLE
Walang bagyong makapipigil sa
malaking pagdiriwang na inihanda
ng Departamento ng Filipino para sa
Buwan ng Wika. Naiusog man ang
araw ng pagdiriwang, mula Agosto 28
ay naging Setyembre 2, matagumpay
pa rin ang pinagsamasamang gawain
ng departamento para sa bawat
lebel. Ngayong taon ang tema ng
pagdiriwang ay Filipino Wika ng
Pambansang Kaunlaran.
Kagaya nang mga nagdaang taon
ang departamento ay nagkaroon ng
tema para sa Sayawit at Interpretasyon
ng kanta sa wikang Filipino. Kung
ang nagdaang taon ay mga musika
ng iba’t ibang henerasyon, ngayon
ang initasan sa bawat lebel ay
magkaroon ng musika o awitin ayon
sa sumusunod na tema kinder ay
katutubong awitin, unang baitang ay
kapayapaan, ikalawang baitang ay
pista o kapistahan, ikatlong baiting ay
bayan, ikaapat ay tungkol sa pamilya,
ikalimang baitang ay sa
musika at sa ikaanim na
baitang ay sa kalikasan.
Ang programa na
inihanda ay hindi
lamang
nagbigay
kasiyahan, bagkus
ito rin ay naging
lugar
upang
makapagbahagi
ang
mga
mag-aaral
ng
kanilang
talento
sa pagsayaw, pag-
awit, pagtula at pag-arte. Nabuhay
din ang kamalayan ng marami
sa ibinigay na presentasyon ng
Departamento ng Araling Panlipunan
sa kanilang maikling tableau tungkol
sa kasaysayan ng ating bansa.
Pagkatapos ng programa, masaya
ang mga mag-aaral at guro bumalik
sa kanilang silid upang pagsaluhan
ang mga pagkaing Pilipino na dinala
ng mga mag-aaral. Dito nabusog
ang mga mag-aaral hindi lamang sa
pagkaing Pilipino kundi pati na rin sa
mga aral sa buhay tulad ng pakikiisa,
pagbabahagian at pagtangkilik sa
produktong Pilipino.
Bukod sa pagkain nagkaroon
din ng mga gawain sa center at mga
palarong Pinoy sa bawat klase. Pagod
ngunit naging masaya ang kabuuan
ng pagdiriwang ng buwan ng wika.
Hindi lamang sana dito matapos ang
pagbibigay halaga sa wika ng ating
bayan bagkus ipagpatuloy at ipakita
ang pagmamahal sa bayan sa pangaraw-araw na buhay.
Mga presentasyon mula sa iba-t ibang baitang noong pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika. Larawan mula sa GS Department.
Ang mga guro
sa elementaraya
suot-suot ang iba’t
ibang Pilipinong
pangkasuotan.
Photo by
GS Department.
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WHERE THE GOOD NEWS SHINES
Educators Finish their Master’s Degrees
BY HANNAH PATRICIA BOMBEO 6-JUST
Producing great students can only be possible through
developing great teachers.
With the idea that students should be life-long learners,
their teachers should also continue their quest for professional
development because teaching is a ‘no-joke’ profession.
Meet the current Reading
and Language 5 teacher and
English Coordinator of the
Intermediate Level, MRS.
JONIDA J. SANTOS.
She recently finished her
Masters of Arts in Teaching
Major in English Studies
and Instruction at Roosevelt
College Foundation Graduate
School of Education. She took
further studies because she
believes that it is necessary
for teachers to have professional growth for the benefit of their
students. For her, the biggest challenge in graduate school was
thesis writing.
Taking a master’s course helps her in learning trends in
education and in achieving accuracy in teaching the English
language. She considers it an accomplishment to be able to
apply these learnings in her roles as an English coordinator and
an English teacher.
On plans on taking a doctoral degree, she said that she will
pursue it if ever the odds will be in her favor.
In addition, she encourages her students to take up further
studies in the future for them to become globally competitive
and highly qualified in whatever field they will pursue.
Interviewed by
Alyana Marie D. Fabella, 5 – Courageous
Of course, we cannot give what we do not have. This
means that if teachers aspire to give more to their students,
the more they should feed themselves with knowledge
and skills which they will impart. They must seek for
continuous learning, which can be possible not only
through attending seminars, workshops and trainings, but
also through seeking further studies to be at par with the
trends of education.
As the kinds of learners vary and change, teachers should
be flexible. They should adapt and adjust to the demands of
the society.
St. Scholastica’s Academy Marikina grants assistance to
teachers who wish to pursue further studies in order to grow
in their profession and ministry of teaching, thus enhancing
their effectiveness and efficiency in the performance of
their work.
MRS. LUZVIMINDA
CAÑETE has recently joined
MS. TRIZA MANNAG
the ranks of Scholastican
teachers with Master’s Degree.
In an interview, she
shared that she always bears in
mind the school’s motto, ‘Ora
Et Labora’ or prayer and work
in everything that she does.
She completed her Master’s
Degree in Education Major in
Teaching in the Early Grades at
Roosevelt College Foundation, Graduate School of Education. Her
chosen degree is very useful not only in planning the curriculum but
also in assessing the academic performance of the pupils particularly
in the primary level.
When asked about the most challenging experience she had
while studying, she recalled her thesis writing days and said that
tallying the results was difficult because it should be accurately
done. Her plans to pursue a doctoral degree may have to wait and
she jokingly said, “Sa tamang panahon.”
She adds, a teacher should never stop learning and she
quoted what Henry Ford once said, “Anyone who stops learning
is old whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning
stays young.”
Interviewed by
Khallyl Amelia D. Catalan, 6 – Prudent
Additions to the SSAM Family
Teaching is a challenging job which involves many unique frustrations. But then, its rewards are immeasurable.
Seeing students gain new insights, become more interested in a subject and learn about themselves, give teachers an incredible joy.
Individuals who have a sense of service are attracted to teaching because they want to make a clear and tangible difference in the
lives of others.
This year, St. Scholastica’s Academy Marikina Grade School Department welcomes four new Benedictine educators:
is a life mentor who likes
observing,
listening
to
problems and helping people.
She recently finished
Masters of Arts in Education
Major in Guidance and
Counseling.
According to Ms Mannag,
graduate school has helped
her in performing her duties
at work. She understands
better the concerns of her students. So far, she considers seeing
students ‘being able to cope with their pressures and problems,’
her biggest achievement.
Aside from work, she makes sure that she also has time
for family life and studies. Balance is what she considers a
continuous battle. Time management, she adds is the key in
keeping her do work well, meeting the demands of her studies
and make time for her family.
She intends to stay with SSAM for years to come and would
love to be remembered by her students as a person who always
smiles and makes them smile.
Interviewed by
Alexa Evangelina S. Fernandes,6 – Charitable
Imulat Mo ang MUNTIng
Mata: Isang Pagbisita sa
mga Inmates
Ms. Nathalie Josef B. Garcia
“Continue to live life that is guided by the teachings of St. Scholastica and St. Benedict.”
This 24-year-old life mentor is a graduate of BS Psychology from St. Joseph’s College Quezon
City. She is currently assigned with K-Masinop, 1-Gentle, 1-Helpful, 1-Obedient, 1-Polite, and all
grade four sections.
This new face of Student Development Center loves swimming, reading, and designing dresses.
She finds Scholasticans as kind and active people.
Interviewed by Bianca Patricia A. Carranto, 6 – Prudent
Ms. Arlyne Mae Emmanuelle A. Tiglao
“Believe in yourself and don’t be afraid to express your feelings.”
Handling K-Masikap, 2-Humble, 2-Kind, 2-Thrifty, 2-Joyful, and the entire grade 3 level this year
is a 23 year-old life mentor who is a graduate of BS Psychology from St. Joseph’s College Quezon City.
Ms. Tiglao adores singing and has love for making handicrafts. When asked about how she felt
about Scholasticans, she replied that they are polite and responsible young women.
Interviewed by Bianca Patricia A. Carranto, 6 – Prudent
Ms. Camille Destiny Cruz
Ms. Cruz sees Math as the ability to turn a person’s mind upside-down. According to her, it could
also make a person think out of the box.
Finishing Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics at Roosevelt College
Foundation, she pursued teaching after her graduation this year.
She is aware that her chosen profession requires a lot of responsibility and patience. She is still
eager to continue it because she knows that it is only through this that she will be able to impart
knowledge and change the lives of many Filipino children.
She believes that being a teacher at SSAM gives her not just the right training but also a different
experience about how values should be taught.
In the future, she plans to continue further studies in order to be the best Math teacher everyone
would love to have.
Interviewed by Arianna Shay Zafra, 4 – Sociable
Ms. Beatriz Secondes
Ms. Secondes is making a comeback to her alma mater, SSAM, where she studied from preparatory
to high school.
Her parents saw her potential in playing a bamboo flute when she was still in grade 3. She
eventually learned playing other instruments like the recorder, guitar and metal flute.
Because of her passion in music, she decided to take up Bachelor of Music in Music Education,
Flute Emphasis at University of Santo Tomas. During her stay in the conservatory, she became a
part of the UST Wind Orchestra and the UST Woodwind Ensemble. These gave her opportunities to
perform at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Meralco Theater and Concert at the Park in Luneta.
For her being a teacher at SSAM is an accomplishment because she is able to teach her fellow
Scholasticans. She feels happy every time she sees them enjoying her class.
Apart from teaching, she also wants to be a professional musician and concert flutist.
Interviewed by Mary Grace Angelique C. Mendoza, 4 – Sociable
Ang mga guro mula sa Cluster 1 ng QCm-GSC kasama si Father Eli Rowdy
Lumbao, SJ. Larawan mula kay Gng. Ciela Del Rosario.
NI GNG. CIELA BLANCA L. DEL ROSARIO
Isang mabasa-basang panahon
ng ika-17 ng Oktubre ng magkaroon
ng gawain ang Cluster 1 ng QCMGSC o Quezon City MarikinaGrade School Consortium Inc. na
naganap sa loob ng New Bilibid
Prison sa Muntinlupa City. Ang
gawaing naisipan ng grupo ay ang
pakikisalamuha ng mga kaguruan
ng iba’t ibang katolikong paaralan
sa Quezon City at Marikina City sa
mga tao sa loob ng Medium Security
Prison.
Oo takot at pangamba ang unang
pumasok sa isip ko ng pinaplano pa
lamang ang gawaing ito. Hindi ko
alam kung anong buhay ang nasa
loob ng MUNTI, isa lamang ang alam
ko, ito’y lugar para sa mga taong may
kasalanan sa batas. Gayun pa man sa
kabilang banda ng aking puso at isip,
gusto ko rin subukan, gusto ko rin
makita ang loob ng MUNTI.
Dumating na ang araw ng
pagbisita sa Muntinlupa, maraming
paalala at oriyentasyon ang ibinigay
bago pa pumasok sa loob ng Medium
Security Prison. Kagaya sa paaralan
bawal ang magdala ng cellphone at
kamera. Isa lamang sa grupo naming
ang pinayagang magdala ng kamera.
Nang dumating si Father Eli Rowdy
Lumbao SJ. Agad niya kaming
isinama sa loob ng Medium Security
Prison kung saan siya ang director
ng PJPS o Philippine Jesuits Prison
Service. Madali naming sinunod ng
mga kapwa ko guro ang mga tuntunin
sa pagpasok dito. Pinapila ang lahat at
inihiwalay ang mga lalaking gurong
kasama.
Kinapkapan ang lahat,
nilagyan ng tatak ang mga lalaking
papasok at isa-isang ininspeksyon
ang bag ng mga guro.
Ito na ang loob ng MUNTI, hindi
naman talaga siya munti dahil malaki
ang looban ng Medium Sercurity
Prison. Nag-umpisa ang gawain
sa pamamagitan ng isang misa na
pinamunuan ni Fr. Eli. Dito kasama
na namin ang mga inmates na taimtim
na nakiisa sa pagdiriwang ng misa.
Ang kumanta, nagbasa at naging
rector ay mga inmates. Wala akong
masabi sa husay at pagkasagrado ng
IMULAT MO... pahina 8
6
The Little Blue Star
Pamilya Ko ang Buhay Ko
Amanda Zerrudo, 5-Reflective
Isang araw noong munting sanggol ako,
Iyak sa tuwa at iyak sa lungkot,
Dahil nandiyan kayo.
Bakit ninyo ba ako ipinagmamalaki
Sa kaibigan ninyong babae at lalaki?
Pag-ibig ko sa iyo ay sobra-sobra
Kasintaas ng musikerong opra.
Mabuting ipinares tayo ng Diyos
Dahil sa isa’t isa ay minahal nang lubos.
Family Day 2015
Para sa ating Santo Papa, ang
pamilya ay “factory of hope.” Ito
ang sinabi niya kamakailan ng siya
ay bumisita sa Estados Unidos.
Dagdag pa niya, “Sa kabila ng lahat
ng suliraning pinagdadaanan
araw-araw, laging may
ilaw sa bawat pamilya.” Mahalaga
‘di umano na mapanatiling matatag
ang pagsasama ng bawat isa sa
pamamagitan ng pananampalataya sa
Diyos at pagkakaisa.
Ang katalinuhan ko ay minana kay Mama.
Ang kasipagan ko ay minana kay Papa.
Mata at labi kay Nanay,
Ilong at pisngi kay Tatay.
NI MARY JUVY ANN P. PONCE, 5-COURAGEOUS
Sa layon nito na mapanatinili
ang magandang pagsasama ng
pamilya, ang SSAM ay taun-taon
na nagkakaroon ng Family Day.
Pinagdiriwang ito sa mga buwan ng
Septembre at Oktubre ng iba’t-ibang
baiting.
‘‘Di naman matatawaran
ang pagmamahal ng mga
magulang sa pamamagitan ng
pagbibigay ng buong pusong suporta
sa kanilang mga anak. Bakas sa bawat
mukha nila ang tuwa na makita ang
kanilang mga anak na sumayaw at
magpakita ng kanilang mga talento.
‘Di matatago ang ngiti at
kagalakan ng bawat isa habang
nakikisaya sa iba’t-ibang mga laro.
Ang mga pagsubok ay hindi maganda.
Kaya pamilya ay maghanda!
Kung ano pa ang hinaharap,
Huwag umatras at humarap.
Salamat, salamat sa aking pamilya.
Nang dahil sa inyo’y ang kinabukasan
ko ay malaya.
‘Di sira ang aking buhay,
Dati pa man kahit sa munting bahay.
Ang Ama't Ina Ko
Bianca Mari Cajucom, 5-Creative
Sa lahat ng tao
Dito sa mundo,
Wala pang tutulad
Ang ama’t ina ko.
Sila ay naghirap.
Sila ay nagsikap
Na ako’y lumaki
At sumayang ganap.
Kaya naman ngayon,
Ang lagi kong layon
Sa aking magulang,
Ako’y makatulong.
Ang puso ni Inay kaban ng paglingap.
May dalawang tibok na karapat-dapat.
Ang isa’y kay ama, kay amang mapalad
At ang isa nama’y sa amin nalagak.
Para naman kay Itay,
Sa kanyang pag-agapay
Sa aking buhay,
Siya rin ang gumabay.
Ang Aking Super Nanay!
Arielle Ysabele Grant, 5-Industrious
Sa paggising ko sa umaga,
“Good morning” ang sagot niya.
Sa pagpasok ko sa eskwela,
“Good luck!” ang payo niya.
Magkalayo man kami ni Ina ay nag-uusap
kami tuwing umaga.
Pag-uwi galing eskwela,
“How’s your day, anak?” ang tanong niya.
Marami mang problema
ay naging matapang siya.
Araw at gabi ay pinagdarasal
dahil mahal kita.
Minamahal kita buong puso at isip,
inspirasyon sa aking gawain.
Noong umalis ka at sumakay sa eroplano,
mata’y umiiyak, luha hanggang braso.
Isang araw tumawag ka,
may sakit ka raw sabi ni tita.
Ako’y nag-aalala,
pati sa pagtulog ay kasama.
Wala akong magawa, kundi mag-alala.
Ang magagawa ko lamang
ay ipagdasal kita.
Hindi man ako perpektong bata,
Pero ginagawa ko ang aking makakaya.
Sa aking paggising ay pinagdarasal kita.
Sa aking pagtulog ay naaalala kita.
Sa paaralan ay ika’y ikinukwento dahil sa
tapang at galing mo.
Magkalayo man tayo ay alam kong
mahal mo ako.
Ang pagmamahal mo ay umabot sa langit.
Kaya’t ikaw at ako ay laging nakangiti.
Mahal mo ako at ikaw ay mahal din.
Kaya’t sa pagtanda mo, iyan ay ibabalik.
Ang mga mag-aaral at kanilang mga magulang ay masayang sumali sa iba’t-ibang mga palaro.
Larawan mula sa GS Department Office.
PAMILYA, Paano Iingatan?
NI ALYANA MARIE D. FABELLA,
5 – COURAGEOUS
Pamilya ang unang yunit
ng lipunan at ito rin ang
pinakamahalagang pundasyon ng
buhay. Dito lahat ng tao ay natututo,
lumalaki at inihahanda sa mga hamon
sa kanilang paglabas sa tahanan.
Pero ano nga ba ang hamon ng
lipunan sa bawat Pamilyang Pilipino?
Saan ba kailangan ihanda ang mga
mamamayan at ang kabataan, sa
problema sa lipunan o sa pamilya?
Araw-araw, iba-ibang kuwento
at suliranin ang kinakaharap ng
bawat pamilya. Maraming pamilya
ang masaya at kumpleto pero
may mas higit na bilang ang mga
pamilyang nakakaroon ng suliranin at
kasawian. Mabuti na lamang at ang
mga Pilipino ay sadyang malikhain at
may angking talento na nagmumulat
sa bawat mamamayan ng mga
makatotohanang kuwento ng buhay
at ng pamilya. Ito’y makikita natin
sa mga napapanood na teleserye,
patalastas at maging sa pelikula.
Isa sa pinakamahusay na
Pilipinong mangangaral at manunulat
na si Bo Sanchez ay nagbahagi
ng isang kuwento ng paalala kung
paano natin dapat buuin ang pamilya.
Marahil marami ang nakakikilala sa
kanya bilang lider ng isang katolikong
karismatik na “the Feast” at editor/
writer ng magasing Kerygma. At
isa sa mga sinulat niya sa Kerygma
ngayong buwan ng Oktubre ay ang A
Call to Families Protect Your Home
From Falling Apart.
Dito ginamit niya ang kuwento
ng The Three Little Pigs upang ipakita
ang kahalagahan ng bawat miyembro
ng pamilya upang pagtibayin ang
kanilang tahanan sa mga dadarating
na problema at pagsubok.
Ipinakita rin dito kung paano
ginawa at ano ang nasasaisip ng
bawat biik sa pagtatayo ng kanilang
bahay. Kagaya ng sa kuwento ang
naunang biik ay nagmamadaling
makatapos ng kanyang bahay kaya
agad siyang kumuha ng dayami at
itinayo ang kanyang bahay. Sa isang
iglap mabilis na naitayo ang bahay ng
unang biik at agad siyang nagpahinga
at inaliw ang sarili sa paglalaro ng
Temple run. Ang ikalawang biik
naman ay gumamit ng mga kawayan.
Mas mahirap ng kaunti sa ginawa ng
naunang biik ngunit nanging mabilis
at madali rin ang paggawa ng bahay
niya. Siya din ay agad na naglaro ng
Scrabble sa internet. Ngunit iba ang
ikatlong biik gusto niya ng tahanan,
at hindi lamang basta tahanan kundi
tahanang magtatagal at matibay.
Kaya naman inabot sa ng ilang araw
at gabi upang itayo ang kanyang
bahay. Nang matapos ang ginawa
nya agad siyang nagpasalamat sa
Diyos at nagpahinga.
Hindi nagtagal dumating ang
dalawang lobo na gusto kainin ang
mga biik. Kagaya ng kuwento sa
mga bata ang dalawang naunang
bahay ng biik ay natumba at nakain
sila ng mga lobo. Samantalang ang
ikatlong biik ay naghanda, bukod sa
matibay na bahay humingi pa siya
ng patnubay sa Panginoon upang
hindi siya pabayaan. At dahil doon
hindi nga siya pinabayaan bagkus
biniyayaan pa na mabuhay.
Ano ba ang ipinakita ng
kwentong ito? Mahalaga ang
pagtatayo ng tahanan, ito ang
sinisimbulo ng pamilya. Mamadaliin
mo ba ang pagtatayo nito para
lamang maitayo? O gagayahin ang
ginawa, ng ikatlong biik na masinop,
matiyaga at maingat na binuo ang
tahanan niya? Magtitiyaga ka ba at
paghihirapan ang bawat bahagi upang
maitayo o mamadaliin ang bawat
bahagi upang magawa ang iba pang
bagay na kumukuha ng atensyon
mo sa pamilya? Kapag tapos ka na
sa bahay, ano na ang gagawin mo?
O ano ba ang dapat mong gawin?
Magpahinga
at
magpakasaya
o patuloy na magpasalamat at
humingi ng patnubay sa Panginoon
na nagbibigay sa atin ng lakas at
proteksyon?
Paano mo poproteksyonan ang
iyong pamilya at tahanan sa mga
lobo o pagsubok sa buhay? At ang
pagsubok sa buhay ay hindi lamang
suliranin sa labas ng tahanan bagkus
at madalas ito ay ang relasyon sa
bawat miyembro ng pamilya. Kapag
walang suliranin madaling maging
masaya, kapag nasa “ideal” ka
palaging ok ang buhay, ngunit hindi
ganun ang realidad ng buhay. Hindi
lamang puro saya, at isang hamon
sa pamilyang Pilipino kung paano
niya pananatiliing buo ang kanyang
tahanan o pamilya sa kabila ng mga
pagkukulang ng bawat miyembro
nito. Oo may magagawa ka, may
maitutulong ka, at may makakapitan
ka. Magpatuloy sa hamon ng buhay,
ipaglaban ang pamilya at bigyan ng
panahon ang Panginoon.
7
WHERE THE GOOD NEWS SHINES
around the metro
Travelogue
You can try these 7 places that the grade school
students visited during their fieldtrip this year:
Looking for fun? Well, you don’t need to go that far. You
don’t need to spend that much. You can simply go around
Metro Manila and discover the thrill that awaits you!
Travel to the outer space and see
3,550 million stars, the planets, the sun
and the moon through Planetarium of
PAG-ASA (Philippine Atmospheric
Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration). It is an ideal setting, with
88-seating capacity, for all kinds of cosmic
education tours. It can give the scientific
concept of the universe to the general
public, and students in elementary and
secondary level. The learning experience
includes the size and content of the
observed universe, its creation, history and
the development of the solar system.
Equipped with Zeiss-type projector,
a MS-8 Planetarium projector, this
planetarium will surely provide a close
encounter to a different world beyond our
planet.
KHALLYL AMELIA D. CATALAN,
6 – PRUDENT
7. Planetarium at the
Science Garden
BIR Rd, Diliman, Quezon City
Although summer is a few months away, a weekend bonding
at RAVE Pasig Rainforest can be a good place for a family get
away. You don’t need to go far since the relaxing destination is just
within our neighborhood.
It is a combination of a waterpark and zoo. It has a butterfly
farm, a flower park, a zoo, an aviary, adventure park where you
can rock climb and ride the zipline, a mini train station, a giant
maze, and a lagoon where you can row a boat. The family can
also have a picnic at the picnic grove, take photos and play at the giant
chess area or swim at the waterpark.
Kids will surely experience nature at its best without having to go far
from your home.
If you have been wanting to see how
the Presidential residence looks like, then,
book a tour to the Presidential Museum
and Library in Malacañang Palace.
You might not be lucky enough to
bump into the president but your visit will
surely offer you plenty of things.
It is a house to different campaign
materials, presidential gifts and important
documents like the Proclamation No. 1081
which empowered late Former President
Ferdinand Marcos to declare Martial Law.
A lively guide will take you to
different offices and halls which will truly
enrich your knowledge about our own
history.
6. PAG-ASA Weather Center
Science Garden Complex Agham, Road Diliman,
Quezon City
3. Presidential Museum and Library
Kalayaan Hall, Jose P. Laurel Street,
Malacañang, Manila City,
Jose P Laurel Sr. San Miguel, Manila
5. RAVE Pasig
Rainforest
F. Legaspi Ave.,
Magbunga, Pasig City
4. Heroes Square
at Intramuros
Fort Santiago, Manila,
1002 Metro Manila
Want to know
about the latest weather
updates? Most of us
watch the news and wait
for Kuya Kim and Mang
Tani to tell us whether
we should expect a rainy
or a sunny weather.
PAG-ASA Weather
Center gives you a
different experience with
their weather forecaster
how
to
determine
the different weather
conditions
through
observation and use of
high-technology.
The next time
you watch the TV for
weather updates, you
yourself will be able to
tell how the weather is
going to be!
The walled city, Intramuros,
is known for places like the
Rozal Shrine, San Agustin
Church, Manila Cathedral, Plaza
Armas, Cuartel de Santa Lucia
and Fort Santiago. Who would
have thought that there is more
to look forward to?
Aside from sight-seeing,
one can watch the performance
at the Heroes Square. They give
us a flashback of the life of our
national hero, Jose Rizal.
It offers a unique experience
for every Filipino, especially the
children to learn more about their
country’s history and to inspire
them to become heroes of their
generation.
2. Snow White @
Repertory Philippines
1. Active Fun
9th Avenue corner 28th Street,
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Looking for a perfect place to play and party? Why not got to the nearest Active
Fun?
It is a perfect place where children can play and enhance their physical and social
skills. The place is completely dynamic, clean, and safe. Kids will surely enjoy fun and
creative activities supervised by its quality stuff. It has ball pool, small and giant slides,
hanging bridges, trampolines, and other features that toddlers and kids will surely love.
It has branches around the metro: Bonifacio Global City, Taguig; Westgate Center,
Alabang; SM North EDSA and Fun Ranch, Ortigas.
Let the kids expend their boundless energy and develop their motor skills at
Active Fun!
Onstage Theater in Greenbelt 1,
Makati City
Who is not familiar with lines like,
“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the
fairest of them all?” or little boys yodeling,
“Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho,
H e i g h - h o ? ” Both remind us of the classic
fairy tale, Snow White and
the Seven Dwarfs, which
taught life lessons to different
generations.
Repertory
Philippines
proudly presents Michael
Vvalenti and Elsa Rael’s
adaption in an extraordinary
way through the fusion
of live music, mesmeric
choreography and classical
ballet unfolding.
The show will run from August 15 to December
10, 2015 with tickets ranging from Php 400 to Php
600.
You still have a month to go to rediscover the
story of Snow White on stage. Come on!
All photos from GS Department Office.
8
The Little Blue Star
Career Guidance Week 2015
Sister Alexis
Lamarroza, OSB
enjoys the photo
booth as she holds a
calculator. Photo from the
Student Development Center.
BY BIANCA A. CARRANTO, 6-PRUDENT
The Student Development Center
(SDC) launched the Career Guidance
Week last July with the theme
“Scholasticans! Envision Yourselves
and the World’s Future, Make it
Happen. Share it with Others through
Career Pathing.”
This celebration is entirely
dedicated on helping students nurture
their dreams and lay out their future. A
lot of activities were held with the hope
of inspiring students to work on their
future career. The grade 3 students
participated in “Color My Future,”
Mga Kapatid na
Lumad Bumisita
from page 1
noong Setyembre 4, 2015, ika- 11: 30
ng umaga, pumunta sa paaralan natin
sina Ate Aivy, Kuya Boy, Ate Regine,
Kuya Lito, Ate Jocel at Kuya Janny
para sa isang forum. Sila ay galing
pa sa Surigao Del Sur sa Mindanao.
Pumunta sila dito para humingi ng
tulong sa mga taga-Maynila.
Ibinahagi at inilarawan nila ang
kagandahan ng Surigao del Sur,
lugar kung saan sila nagmula. Bukod
sa malinis, magaganda daw ang
mga tanawin sa lugar nila. Madalas
silang dinadalaw ng mga dayuhang
taga ibang bansa. Maliit lamang ang
kanilang simbahan at mga tirahan na
nakatayo sa mga bulubundukin.
Mining Capital of the Philippines
ang tawag sa Caraga. Ang Caraga
ay pangatlo sa pinakamahirap na
rehiyon sa Pilipinas.
Ayon kay Kuya Lito, ang
kanyang sariling mga magulang ay
hindi nakapag-aral dahil walang
paaralan. Kaya sila ay nagkaisa
para magpatayo ng paaralan para sa
kanilang mga anak. Ang paaralan nila
ay napaka-simple lamang.
Ang ALCADEV o Alternative
Learning Center for Agricultural
and Livelihood Development, Inc.
ay isang “adopted school ng St.
Scholastica’s College Manila.
Upang makapag-aral, ang mga
kabataang katutubong mag-aaral
ay araw-araw na tumatawid sila sa
ilog makarating lamang sa kanilang
mumunting paaralan. Subalit kung
minsan ay takot pumunta doon ang
iilan dahil sa mga sundalo sa kanilang
daraanan.
Ang mga naibahaging karansan
ng mga kapatid nating Lumad ay
nagsilbing inspirasyon para sa magaaral na nailahok sa forum na ito.
Mas lalong nabuo sa isip kung gaano
kaswerte sa buhay ang marami
sa atin. Halos lahat ng kailangan
natin ay natutustusan ng ating mga
magulang.
Kaya naman, suportahan natin
ang mga kapatid nating mga Lumad.
Maari tayong magbahagi ng mga
lumang gamit na maaari pang
pakinabangan katulad ng mga damit,
sapatos, tsinelas, lapis, at iba pang
gamit sa paaralan. Maari din nating
bisitahin ang kanilang Facebook
account, Save our Schools Caraga,
para sa iba pang impormasyon.
The two winners of the competition
were Julian Abas from 5-Persevering
and Bianca Carranto from 6-Prudent.
Not only students from Grades
4 and 5 enjoyed the photobooth but
also some teachers and even the grade
school principal herself, Sister Alexis
Lamarroza, OSB. All of them gave out
their best smiles as they wear clothes
that signify what they want to be.
where they illustrated
their dreams and goals through
arts. The grade 4 students did the
“My Career Recipe,” concocting and
formulating a recipe on how to reach
their ambitions. The grade 6 students
had to make a “My Career Collage,”
using symbols and representations
on what jobs they yearn to have
by coming up with a meaningful
and colorful collage.
SDC also called
out young writers-intraining from grades
5 and 6 through the
“My Career Idol,” an
essay writing contest.
Participants wrote about
the person they look up Mrs. Jeniffer Medina, Mrs. Kathrina Odtohan
to in their desired careers. and Mrs. Luzviminda Cañete with their creative
shot. Photo from the Student Development Center.
Students participate in different activities during the Career Guidance Week.
Photos by J. Hernandez.
Imulat Mo ang MUNTIng Mata: Isang Pagbisita sa mga Inmates
mula pahina 5
misa sa kanilang MUNTIng kapilya.
Lahat ay taimtim na nagdarasal at
masayang umaawit .
Nang matapos ang misa agad
nila kaming dinala sa isang hall
kung saan magaganap ang aming
pakikisalamuha sa mga inmates.
Muli may nagsalita tungkol sa buhay
ng mga inmates at ito ay isang
guro mula kolehiyo ng fine arts sa
loob ng Medium Security Prison na
si Professor Christian Cruz. Siya
ang nagpaliwanag kung ano ang
mga programa sa loob ng Medium
Security Prison. Kabaliktaran ng
mga napapanood at alam ng marami
ang Bureau of Correction ay hindi
lamang kulungan ng mga tong
nagkakasala sa batas bagkus ito
rin ay tahanan ng mga taong nais
magbago. Sa madaling salita ito’y
isang pasilidad na naglalayon na
mabago ang buhay ng mga tao sa
loob nito. Maraming rehabilitasyon
ang pagpipilian ng mga inmates.
Ang therapeutic, livelihood program,
sports, spiritual at education ay ang
mga programang ibinibigay para sa
mga inmates upang sa paglabas nila
rito ay magkaroon sila ng bagong
buhay.
Kasunod ng pagbibigay sa amin
ng kaalaman tungkol sa bilibid ay
nagkaroon kami ng pagkakataong
makipag-usap sa mga inmates at
makasabay silang kumain. Dito ko
nakilala si Kuya Vicente Burion na
taga Albay, Bicol. Hindi ko alam
ang sasabihin ko, walang tanong
nasumagi sa isip ko pero marami
akong gustong alamin. Nilakasan ko
ang loob ko at nagpakilala, tinanong
ko na rin ang ayoko sanang itanong
at ito ay ang kanyang nagawang
pagkakamali. Si Kuya Vicente ay
nahatulan ng 10 taon at anim na
araw na pagkakakulong dahil sa
salang pagpatay. Sabi niya hindi
raw talaga siya pumatay bagkus siya
lamang ang pinaamin sa pagpatay
ng kapatid niya sa isang taong
nagtanggakang pumatay sa kanya.
Inakala niyang sa pamamagitan nito
ay mapapawalang sala ang kapatid
niya, ngunit nagkamali siya. Parehas
silang magkapatid na nakulong at
nakakulong ngayon. Kay saklap
ng buhay dahil bukod sa ganoong
pangyayari ay hindi agad siya
nadadalaw ng kanyang pamilya dahil
ang asawa at ang anim niyang anak
ay nasa Bicol. Pero gayun pa man
nagpapasalamat siya sa Panginoon
dahil buhay pa siya at marami siyang
natutunan sa loob ng bilibid. Dahil
dito sa pagkakakulong niya ay
nakapasok siya sa ALS, o Alternative
Learning System ng Kagawaran
ng Edukasyon. Oo natuto siyang
bumasa at sumulat sa bilangguang
ito.
Hindi lamang si Kuya Vincente
ang naturuan ng bilangguang ito
bagkus pati ang maraming tao sa
loob kabilang na ang mga kabataang
nagsusumikap upang makatapos ng
Activity Shirt Contest
elementarya, highschool, vocational
at siyempre pati kolehiyo ng libre.
Lahat ng ito ay pinangangasiwaan
ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon sa
Pilipinas at ng Unibersidad ng
Perpetual Help System, Dalta.
Hindi lahat ng mga inmates ay
nag-aaral. May iba rin mas gusto
magmukmok sa kanilang brigada
o selda. Pero iba ang mga inmates
na kabilang sa College Guild,
napakahusay nila sa pagpapakita ng
kanilang talento sa pagsasayaw, pagawit at pag-arte. Hindi mo aakalain
sila ay mga inmates bagkus. Lahat
kami ay namangha at natuwa sa mga
inihanda nilang programa para sa
amin. Natanong ko tuloy, sila ba ang
tinuturing na basura ng lipunan? Sila
ba ang dapat mawalan ng karapatang
magbago? Sino ba ang mas dapat
magbago, sila o TAYO?
Panahon na siguro para maimulat
ang ating mga kabataan sa realidad
ng buhay at hindi mabulag sa mga
pinakikita ng lipunan. Mahalaga
ang kabataan, mahalaga ang oras,
mahalaga ang pagbabago at higit sa
lahat mahalaga ang KAPWA mo.
Dumating ako sa MUNTI na
may takot at pangamba ngunit
umuwi akong may ngiti at sayang
nadama. Ako nga ba ang nagpasaya
sa pagbibigay ko ng tsinelas, sabon
at oras? O ako ang pinasaya sa mga
bagong karanasan at kaalamang
natutunan sa loob ng MUNTI?
MUNTI maraming salamat.
BY BIANCA PATRICIA A. CARRANTO 6-PRUDENT
After much thinking and
judging on all the beautiful and
wondrous illustrations submitted by
the students, the judges announced
two winning entries and combined
their designs.
The
Young
Scholastican
Journalists
congratulates
the
following students for winning the
Activity Shirt Contest:
With the winners of the Activity Shirt Contest. Photo by GS Department Office
This year, the school challenged
students to portray this school year’s
theme, “Save Mother Earth, Share
With Others, Simplify Lifestyle”
through creativity and imagination,
with the most moving depiction to be
printed on the official grade school
students activity shirt.
Claire Santiago, 4-Sociable
Marie Angeline Goñez, 6-Just
Audrey Claire Trinidad, 6-Loyal
Karina Tisha Marie Rivera, 6-Loyal
Raxein Ashley Reyes, 6-Patriotic
Janis Ianne Sison, 6-Patriotic
Barangayette
Participates in ABS
Student Leadership
Congress in Bacolod
from page 1
understanding on stewardship
and how we can all become good
stewards.
In the evening, a fellowship
night
which
showcased
Scholasticans’ talents was held.
Day 3 (August 19). The
morning started right with a Holy
Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Church.
A talk on Benedictine
Leadership by Mr. Christopher
Jochico, a former student of SSAB
followed. He shared about how
we can become good leaders –
something that we should always
keep in mind in order to be the best
leaders in the future.
In the afternoon, we were
divided into 7 groups. This was
an opportunity for us to mingle
with other participants from
different schools. We enjoyed the
“Amazing Race,” an activity where
we had to go through different
obstacles. After, each shared his or
her experience and insights. A lot
realized that teamwork or unity is
very important in accomplishing a
task.
Day 4 (August 19). Our last
day in Bacolod was spent with
a visit at Bacolod Cathedral and
museums. We even went to the
house where the bishop of Bacolod
resides.
We were also blessed to meet
the Monico O. Puentevella, the city
mayor and his charming wife at the
City Hall of Bacolod. He is such
a kind man. He shared a lot about
Bacolod and its people.
Before finally going back to
the busy city, Manila, we did not
forget to relax at Campuestohan
Highland Resort.
The Experience. Though
short, the ABS Student Congress
2015, provided us the lessons
we needed not just as young
leaders but also how to be good
person exercising cooperation,
collaboration, communication and
respect.
We brought the smiles from
Bacolod to Manila.
9
WHERE THE GOOD NEWS SHINES
MOVIE
HENERAL
Review
LUNA
Somewhere
BY HALF-HEARTED PEN
Take me somewhere
To a place where only you and I exist;
Where freedom is not just a taste
but an experience to live
Somewhere in time,
We will visit and probably stay
To a place where nobody has ever been.
Let no noise,
Let no voice,
Interfere.
Papel at Tinta
NI MS. MELODY CASTILLO
Sa isang piraso ng papel,
marami kang maisusulat
Sa kaunting tinta ng pluma,
utak mo’y masusukat
Sa isang piraso ng papel,
mababago ang lahat
NI SOPHIA ISABELLE L. YU, 4 - PEACEFUL
Marahil tulad ko, iilan sa atin ang kilala si
Heneral Antonio Luna bilang isa sa mga kabilang
sa Propaganda Movement. Inaamin ko, ‘di ko
siya gaanong kilala. Hindi ako nagkainteres sa
kanya. Tama ng alam ko na siya ay kapatid ni
Juan Luna, isang napakagaling na pintor na may
gawa ng Spoliarium. Sapat na rin na malaman
ko na minsan ay ipinaglaban niya ang Pilipinas
at dahil dito itinuring siya na pinakamagiting na
heneral.
Marami ng pelikula ang ipinalabas tungkol
sa mga bayani. Marami na akong napanood.
Iisa lang din ang tumatak sa akin, ang pelikula
ni Ceasar Montano na Jose Rizal. Matagal na ito
ngunit sariwa pa rin sa alaala ko ang ganda ng
pelikula. Marahil dahil siya ay ating pambansang
bayani.
Hindi ko akalain na ang pelikulang Heneral
Luna ni Jerrold Tarog ang magpapaibig sa akin
sa istorya ng kanyang buhay.
Dito, ipinapakita ang kapuripuring katangian
ng isang matapang na pinuno. Sa kabilang
dako, makikita din dito ang mga kapintasan
niya. Mainitin ang kanyang ulo, mayabang at
marahas. Ito ang itinuturong dahilan kung bakit
napakarami niyang kaaway na siyang nagtulak sa
BOOK
Review
Wonder
BY CLAIRE MAEGAN
GONZALES,
6-PRUDENT (BOOK
LOVERS CLUB)
“Wonder” is a
bestseller written
by R.J. Palacio.
It is a story of
a boy named
Auggie
who
could not go to
school because
he was born
with a facial
difference; it is not ordinary.
It is a face that scare children. He
cannot do anything when people
stare at it.
He has been homeschooled
because of the many reconstructive
surgeries he had required. After these
are done, his parents decided that he
goes back to school in fall beginning
with fifth grade.
kanyang kamatayan.
Napakadetalyado ng pagbabahagi ng
pelikula na tila ba’y ibig nito ipakilala si Heneral
Luna bilang isang pinuno, sundalo, anak at tao.
Mahusay ang pagkakaganap ng bida na si
John Arcilla. Wala na akong maiisip pa na ibang
pupwedeng gumanap sa karakter niya. Siya na sa
paningin ko si Antonio Luna.
Ginampanan ni John Arcilla si Heneral Luna.
Gumanap naman na Felipe Buencamino si Nonie
Buencamino, si Epie Quizon bilag Apolinario
Mabini, Leo Martinez bilang si Pedro Paterno,
Ketchup Eusebio bilang Kapitan Pedro Janolino
at Lorenz Martinez bilang Gen. Tomas Mascardo.
Isang mahalagang tagpo sa pelikula ang
pagsakay ng maraming Pilipinong sibiliyan sa
tren na ibig gamitin ni Luna na sasakyan ng mga
sundalo upang mabilis silang makapaglakbay. Sa
halip na sila ang maupo, ni wala ng upuan ang
natira dahil napuno ito ng kanilang pamilya na
ibig magliwaliw at mamasyal. Dahil dito, galit na
galit silang pinalabas ni Luna.
Napakamakabuluhan ng tagpong ito dahil
natumbok nito kung ano ang Pilipino noon at
ngayon. Kahit kailan, inuuna talaga ang pamilya
bago ang ibang bagay. Nakita niya ito bilang
balakid para sa iba pang sa tingin niya’y mas
mahalagang bagay tulad ng pagmamahal at
The idea of being with people
terrifies him. He wonders if he
could fit in at school. Despite this,
brave Auggie attends school and
experiences what he expected.
Many people laugh at him. Julian, a
boy, leads the bully attacks.
While this is the case, he makes
two close friends, Summer and Jack.
He successfully culminated
the school year by making it to
the Honor Roll. In addition, he
also gets an award for courage at
school, something that he does not
understand. He says,
“If they want to
give me a medal
for being me, I’ll
take it.”
The
story
ends with Auggie
seeing
himself
just like any other
ordinary kids, and
people see him the
same way, too.
This book is
engaging
pulling
the readers into their
story as they find
themselves affected
by the journey of
Auggie.
Personally,
it
reminds me on the issue of bullying
that happens in school. The main
character is a reminder that no matter
how people distract you with their
unjust criticisms, one can stand up
and show that he/she matters in this
world.
This is a must-read not only for
pagsasakripisyo para sa kalayaan ng ating bayan.
Sa likod naman ng magandang pagkakaganap
ng mga aktor ay ang dalawang henyong
manunulat, sina Henry Hunt Francia, and E.A.
Rocha.
Ito ang ilan sa tumatak sa akin ng mga linya:
“Walang nakaangat sa batas, kahit
na presidente.”
“Sabihin mo sa ating mga
kababayan na hindi nakakamtan ang
kalayaan sa pag-aaruga sa kanilang
mahal sa buhay.”
“Kailangan munang tumalon sa
kawalan.”
Masasabi ko na sa kasalukuyan, ito ang
pinakamaipagmamalaking pelikula sa taong ito.
Sa katunayan, ito ang magiging opisyal na entry
ng Pilipinas sa prestihiyosong Oscar Awards para
sa kategoryang Best Foreign Film.
Mahusay ang pagkakagawa at naging
instrumento ito upang mapukaw ang ating
natutulog na pagmamahal sa bayan. Saludo ako
sa buong Artikulo Uno Productions!
Iniwan ng pelikulang ito ang isang malaking
katanungan na sa tingin ko’y hangang sa ngayon
ay ‘di parin nasasagot ng nakararami, “Bayan o
sarili?”
those who are being bullied but for
those who do it.
Let’s accept our differences!
Regarding the
Bathrooms
BY ATASHA NICOLE P. DATU, 4- SOCIABLE
(BOOK LOVERS CLUB)
“Regarding the Bathrooms” is the
fourth book of the “Regarding” Series.
The story happened during the
summer months, when all of the
sixth grade students attended summer
class and work as volunteers in the
community.
The principal of the school, Wally
Russ was pressured because of the
forthcoming convention of principals
and administrators. But then, before
this, he wanted
to
renovate
the disgusting
bathrooms in
the basement.
He
enlisted
these students
attending
the
summer
class
to help him and
hired
Florence
Waters, a famous
decorator,
who
unfortunately
happened to be on
vacation.
Meanwhile,
on June 2, there
were two prisoners who were on the
loose with a human mole hiding them.
They were found guilty of fraud,
greed, weasle-like conduct and slimy
business practices for their role in
capping of Geyser underneath Geyser
Creek School.
Unexpectedly, some students
discovered unusual-looking ancient
coins which they sent to Interpol,
an investigation unit. Hugh Dunit,
the head of the unit, informed them
that what they uncovered were rare
artifacts that might be connected with
the activities of the crooks.
The students were so brilliant
because while working hard for their
summer internships, they still had time
and energy to act like detectives hoping
to capture the prisoners. While doing
these, they also accomplished the task
entrusted by the principal to them.
Before the story ended, the
convicts were caught
and sent back to prison.
This book will
not only take one to
the new heights of
bathroom
humor
but to its depths.
It covers subjects
like toilets, flushes,
constipation
and
bowel movements
in a both subtle
and not-so-subtle
ways. If you don’t
mind these, then,
borrow a copy
of this from the
school library!
You’ll love
this!
Sa kaunting tinta ng pluma,
malalaman ang ugat.
Sa isang piraso ng papel,
buhay mo’y iikot
Sa kaunting tinta ng pluma,
maaari kang lumungkot
Sa isang piraso ng papel,
kaluluwa’y madudukot
Sa kaunting tinta ng pluma,
damdamin mo’y makukurot.
Sa isang piraso ng papel,
maraming magtatapos
Sa kaunting tinta ng pluma,
kahapo’y maigagapos
Sa isang piraso ng papel mensahe’y
maipapakikilos
Sa kaunting tinta ng pluma,
pag-ibig maihahaplos.
Ignore
BY HALFHEARTED PEN
The night is
steady.
It does not move.
It cannot be
shaken.
It does not listen to the
whispering voices
Nor people noisily passing by.
Of their steps;
Of their breath.
It does not care if the wind blows,
Or if the trees sway.
The night is insensitive.
It does not want to feel.
It chooses not to react.
It ignores.
Best Friends
Forever
BY ZANDEA VILLOSO, 5 – COURAGEOUS
I barely knew anybody
on the first day of school
Besides you, but when I step inside.
I think you don’t even remember the
things I did with you.
For you, I am just a stranger,
For me, you are a friend.
For you, I am no one.
For me, you are someone.
I trust in you.
Do you trust me, too?
I believe in you.
Do you believe in me, too?
Before, your frowns became smiles.
Your byes became hi.
I hope you still remember
the fun times we had.
You are a friend and you’ll always.
You are the light.
You light up my
world.
No matter what
happens, I’ll be
there.
If you are sad,
Just remember
these,
And you’ll be
glad.
10
P
The Little Blue Star
Pop Culture
y
o
in
NI LOREEN GABRIELLE C. QUEJADA,
4 - SOCIABLE
The Aldub Fever
Sinong may sabi na ang mga
Koreano lamang ang may K-Pop?
Bago pa man sumikat ang mga
K-Pop, ginagamit na rin ang K-POP
sa ating bansa, at ito ang ating “POP
Culture”. Pero ano nga ba ang POPCULTURE o Kulturang Popular?
Ang Pop Culture o Kulturang Popular
o kalinangang tanyag ang tawag sa
kabuuan ng mga ideya, mga pananaw,
mga saloobin, mga imahe, at iba
pang mga penomeno na winawaring
pinipili at tinatangkilik ayon sa
isang impormal na konsensus.
Naiimpluwensyahan ang kalipunang
ito ng masa ng midya na tumatagos
at lumalagpas sa pang-araw-araw na
buhay sa lipunan.
Ang
katagang
“Kulturang
Popular” ay naunang naimbento
noong ika-19 na daantaon o mas
maaga pa upang tumukoy sa
edukasyon
at
pangkalahatang
“kakalinangan o kakulturahan” ng
mga taong nasa mas mababang
antas ng lipunan. Ito ay lumitaw sa
ipinahayag sa Inglatera.
Ibig sabihin
ang kulturang
popular
ay
hindi lamang
basta nauuso
sa
isang
lipunan
bagkus nagbibigay aral din sa ibang
pamamaraan. Tulad na lamang ng
isang serye sa telebisyon na pumatok
sa madla. Ang “kalyeserye” ng isang
noontime show, ito ay isang bahagi
ng kanilang programa tungkol sa
isang kasambahay na nagkaroon ng
sinisinta. Umiikot ang istorya ng
inaabang serye sa mga pang-arawaraw na gawain ng isang kasambahay
na si Yaya Dub sa kanyang amo na si
Lola Nidora at sa kanyang sinisintang
si Alden. Tunay na kakilig-kilig ang
mga eksena tuwing tanghali dahil
sa mala “Romeo at Juliet” na pagiibigan ng dalawa. Malayo sa isa’t
isa at marami ang kumukontra.
Ngunit sa huli ang dalawa ay
pinagbigyan din ng amo ni
Yaya Dub sa napakaraming
kondisyon. Sabi nga
ni Lola Nidora
“Sa
Tamang
Panahon”.
Marami
ang nagtataas
ng
kilay,
marami ang
u m a a y a w,
ngunit ‘sang tambak ang nawili at
napapasaya ng kanilang tambalang
“AlDub”. Hindi lamang kasi ang
pagpapalitan ng mga matatamis
at pinauusong salita kagaya ng
“aldubyu” at “maalden kita,” ang
makikita sa kanilang istorya bagkus
ang pagbabalik ng tradisyonal na
pagliligawan ng mga Pilipino.
Ang pakikinig at paggalang sa
nakatatanda ay talagang mahalaga
at ito ay napapakita rin ni Yaya
Dub at Alden sa pamamagitan ng
pagsunod sa mga payo at bilin ni
Lola ni Dora.
Tunay nga
napakamalikhain at mayaman
sa sining ang kulturang
Pilipino, ito siguro ang
dahilan kung kaya’t kahit
mahirap ang bansang
ito ay nanatiling
MAY PAG-ASA
at MAY NGITI
sa mga mukha
ng bawat
PILIPINO.
Stress-Free Corner
Thank You for This Day
BY BIANCA CARRANNTO
Free your mind. Get your crayons ready
and just color the stress away!
BY BIANCA PATRICIA A. CARRANTO, 6 – PRUDENT
11
SSAM Grabs “Kids M.I. Expedition” Awards Belgica Takes
Home Silver
Medal
WHERE THE GOOD NEWS SHINES
BY ALEXA EVANGELINA S.
FERNANDES, 6 – CHARITABLE
Known for its effort
in promoting the multiple
intelligences, St. Scholastica’s
Academy Marikina participated
in the exclusive VIP Launch
of “Kids M.I. Expedition”
sponsored by the National
Geographic Channel Progress
Pre-school Gold last July 8 at
the Mind Museum.
Rheann Daphne Marasigan
and Raissa Palacol of 2 –
Humble represented the school
to the said competition.
Both enjoyed the experience
since they had a video and
photo shoot at Fox International
Channel’s office last July 4 prior
to the big event. On the same
day, they also had a briefing on
what is going to happen during
the competition. This also gave
them an opportunity to bond
with other contestants.
In July 8, full support was
given by the SSAM community
as Mrs. Jennifer Medina and
Mrs. Luzviminda Cañete came
to the venue.
The competition itself
was packed with activities
that the kids while learning
really enjoyed. Daphne and
Raissa competed in a BODY,
BRAIN and PEOPLE SMART
challenge, were three stations,
each targeting the different
aspects of intelligence. The first
station tested their interpersonal
skills as they were challenged to
build a mini playground. In the
second station, they were asked
to answer series of questions
which put the brain smarts into
test. Lastly, the mini-obstacle
course set up in the third station
targeted the kinesthetic skills of
the kids.
Both of them did a really
great job in all three stations
winning special prize for the
school while Daphne herself
was given the Brain Smart
award.
The
entire
SSAM
community is truly proud. It was
indeed an exciting endeavor for
the kids and the good news is,
this is only the beginning!
BY SOPHIA MYKAELLA F. CRUZ, 5- COURAGEOUS
Daphne and Raissa with the Grade 2 Level Coordinator,
Mrs. Rachelle Camaya. Photo by GS Department Office.
Dalmacio Wins in
Swimming Awards
in Singapore
BY LOREEN GABRIELLE C. QUEJADA, 4 – SOCIABLE
St. Scholastica’s Academy Marikina Grade School Department
congratulates Maxine M. Dalmacio of Grade 4 – Alert for placing in six events
during the 11th Southeast Asian – SICC Invitational Swimming Championship
held last August 1 and 2 at Singapore Island Country Club, Singapore.
Nicolette Beatrice Belgica of 5-Reliant
wins silver medal for Medley 4 x 50 Relay
in 11th SICC (Singapore Island Country
Club) Championship last September 1 and 2
in Singapore. She was chosen by Philippine
Swimming League (PSL) through Susan Papa,
the president of the organization.
Belgica feels happy that she succeeded.
She recalls how she felt prior to the competition
saying that she was nervous to face new
challenges since she will be competing with
swimmers from other countries. But then,
nothing compares to her excitement for the
new experience that awaits her. During the
competition, she still felt nervous thinking that
she might not be able to win.
In an interview, she shared how her
parents inspire her. She further shared that she
is willing to undergo tough trainings so she
can be the best in this sport. She is aiming to
represent our country in Olympics someday so
that she can make all Filipinos truly proud.
Here are the awards she received:
• Gold Medalist – 200 Meter Freestyle
• Fourth Place – 100 Meter Butterfly
• Eight Place
– 50 Meter Back Stroke
• Fifth Place
– 50 Meter Freestyle
• Fourth Place – 200 Meter Individual Medley
• Fourth Place – 100 Meter Freestyle
She ranked 4th among the 28 swimmers in the competition; other
participants came from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
Philippines was crowned the Overall Champion for three consecutive
years now.
Photo courtesy of Mrs. Belgica, Beatrice’s mom
Photo by GS Department Office.
Arnis: A Move to Self-Defense
BY ALYANA MARIE D. FABELLA,
5-COURAGEOUS
On July 30, 2015, St.
Scholastica’s Academy Marikina
had Arnis Clinic for a self-defense
tutorial sponsored by Magic Flakes.
An Arnis coach, Daniel Paras,
taught the basic movements of
this sport while volunteers from
Sports Club were tagged along to
demonstrate how this is done.
In order to know more about
Arnis, the coach gave few fun facts
and a Question and Answer followed.
What is Arnis?
Arnis is a Filipino martial
art, famous even to the Spanish.
But when the Americans came,
the Filipinos were in awe with
their culture, and most inborn
cultures were banished. Arnis
disappeared in the urban areas
and was preserved in the provinces
by the traditional maestros or
grandmasters.
As foreign martial arts began to
gain popularity, so did Arnis. Many
people suddenly became interested
in the art. However, practicing of
the art had its problems as there
were many different techniques,
depending on the location.
In 1975, the National Arnis
Association of the Philippines
(NARAPHIL) was formed by Gen.
Fabian C. Ver. This was the first
national organization for Arnis in
our country. However, it vanished
after the change in the government
caused by the Philippine Revolution
of 1986.
For now, popular groups
have been busy advertising the
Filipino Martial Arts (FMA)
and sports, in many parts of the
Coach Daniel Paras demonstrating the basics of Arnis to the Scholasticans.
world. Some have successfully
progressed into martial arts
schools, police academies, military
schools, educational institutions,
government agencies, and even in
the entertainment world.
Celine Vitamins, a known brand
of vitamins for kids, also came and
gave free sample of their products.
The Little Blue Star
Sports
St. Scholastica’s Academy Marikina is proud of its students who represented the school in the
recently concluded MARIPRISAA sports competitions. They bring home the following awards
and medals that truly made every Scholastican pleased:
Event:Taekwondo
Award:Silver
Coach: Gina Guillermo
Event:Athletics
Coach: Mr. Burt Lacsao
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Kayleigh Ann Tee Sy
Silver4X400
Joelle Reposar
Angelica Mae Villena
Grace Anne Gabrielle Gonzales
Silver4X4100
Silver4X400
Marylgwen Yebra
Silver4X4100
Denise Kyle Cuarteros
Silver4X4100
Nicolette Kyle Baluya
Margaux Cortez
Bronze 800M
Jazmine Nicolas
Bronze 100M
Jaemiah Penuliar
Maria Andrea Malonzo
Gold Long Jump
Silver100M
Silver4X4100
Silver4X400
Alaine Merry Mero
Silver4X400
Event: Volleyball
Award:Bronze
Coach: Mrs. Jocson &
Miss Marie Purificacion
1. Jan Ranielle Santos
2. Alyanna Krishna Cinco
3. Jana Ysabel Baquizal
4. Kierstin Riel Camasis
5. Aereen Escanlar
6. Nicole Ysabel Carasco
7. Christine Ferrer
8. Maria Juliana Villarosa
9. Athela Easha Gasga
10. Genalyb Mae Suelto
11. Marian Hasmin Ang
12. Richelda Crisostomo
Event:Chess
Award:Bronze
Coach: Mrs. Kathrina Odtohan
1. Eunice Gail Volante
2. Marianne Gonzales
1. Kyla Guevara
Event:Swimming
Coach: Miss Rhea Placencia 1. Nicolette Beatrice Belgica
Gold - 200 meter Individual
Medley Relay
Silver - 400 meter Freestyle
Bronze - 100 meter Butterfly
6. Maria Sophia Lopez
Gold - 4x50 meter Freestyle
Relay
Bronze - 50 meter Butterfly
Bronze - 100 meter Freestyle
2. Alexis Cruz
Gold - 50 meter Butterfly
Gold - 100 meter Freestyle
Silver - 50 meter Breaststroke
7. Azeliah Martinez
Gold - 4x50 meter Freestyle
Relay
Gold - 100 meter Freestyle
3. Maxine Dalmacio
Gold - 200 meter Freestyle
Gold - 400 meter Freestyle
Silver - 100 meter But terfly
Silver - 200 meter Individual
Medley Relay
4. Bea Nicole Galit
Gold - 4x50 meter Freestyle
Relay
Silver - 100 meter Backstroke
Silver - 100 meter Breaststroke
8. Arabella Rioflorido
Gold - 50 meter Backstroke
Silver - 4x50 meter Freestyle
Relay
5. Alexandrina Jacinto
Gold - 50 meter Breaststroke
Gold - 100 meter Backstroke
Gold - 50 meter Individual
Medley Relay
9. Marina Anya Romero
Silver - 50 meter Breaststroke
Silver - 50 meter Freestyle
10. Danica Sy
Gold - 50 meter Individual
Medley Relay
Gold - 100 meter Backstroke
We congratulate the athletes and the coaches who
trained them. We hope that more students will be motivated
to do their best in sports and play for the school.
All photos by GS Department Office.