Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa, matagumpay na ipinagdiwang Bilang pagpapahalaga sa ating sariling wika, idinaos ng buong lupon ng paaralan ang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa na may tema sa taong ito na “Wikang Katutubo: Tungo sa Isang Bansang Filipino”. Layunin ng pagdiriwang ang patuluyang pagpapaunlad, pagpapayaman, at pagpapalaganap ng mga katutubong wika na makapag-aambag sa higit na kagalingan at kalinangang pambansa ng mga Filipino. Pakakaisa ito ng Komisyon ng Wikang Pilipino (KWF) sa proklamasyon ng UNESCO ng 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages (IYIL). Sa buong buwan ng Agosto, iba’t-ibang uri ng patimpalak ang inilunsad ng mga guro sa Filipino at Ingles ang nilahukan ng mga mag-aaral mula ika-isa hanggang ika-labindalawang baitang ng mataas na paaralan. Ilan sa mga ito ay ang pagbigkas ng tula, madulang pagbasa, pagbigkas ng talumpati, dgliang pananalita, at sabayang bigkas. Isang Makulay at magiliw na pangwakas na palatuntunan ang idinaos noong ika-30 ng Agosto. Ito ay sinimulan sa pamamagitan ng isang parada ng mga pambansang kasuotan at sinundan ng pagtatanghal ng iba’t-ibang pambansang kasuotan ng bawat antas ng mag-aaral mula Kinder hanggang High School, maging mga kaguru Gayundin, ang bawat baitang ay nagbigay impormasyon sa rehiyong naatang sa kanila lalo’t higit ang kanilang salita at ilang pagkakakilanlan. Bukod pa dito’y, taas noo ring nagtanghal ang mga mag-aaral na nagwagi sa iba’t-ibang tagisang ginanap. Mayroon ding mga natatanging bilang mula sa mga mag-aaral, magulang, guro, at kawani ng paaralan. Ang pinakatampok ng palatuntunan ay ang pagpili ng apat na pares na pararangalan na pinakamahusay sa pagdadala ng Pilipinong kasuotan. Ang mga hurado ay punili ng Isang pares ng babae at lalaki mula sa kinder, sa elementarya, sa Junior High School, at sa Senior High School. Itinanghal naman na Lakan at Lakanbini ng taong ito ang mga mag-aaral sa ika-labindalawang baitang na sina Bb. Rosselyn Agulto at Ginoong Christian Elviña dahil sa kanilang Pilipinong kaanyuan, kaakmaan ng kilos at gawi, tindig at tikas, at sa mahusay ng pagdadala ng kasuotan at ng sarili. Ang pang-umagang bahagi ng programa ay winakasan sa salo-salo ng lahat para sa isang boodle fight na kung saan tampok ang mga kilalang paboritong pagkaing Pinoy tulad ng mga kakanin, dinuguan, tinapa, hipon, adobo, at iba pa. Samantalang, sa hapon naman ay ginawa ang iba’t-ibang katutbong laro tulad ng pabitin, pukpok palayok, tumbang preso, patintero, at iba pa. Ang taunang pagdiriwang na alinsunod sa alinsunod sa itinakdang Pampanguluhang Proklamasyon Big. 1041, s. 1997 ni Pangulong Fidel V. Ramos.
Grade 11 student bound to U.S. to study
Grade 11 student bound to U.S. to study Grade 11 student, Lyka Crebilio flies to Ohio USA to study there for a year. Lyka will be completing her grade 11 studies at Winterwoods High School from September to July next year. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is afforded through the support of AFS’s – Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange Study (YES) Program. How did Lyka embark on her journey to USA? Each year in July, PNSB encourages them to enjoin their students to apply to the YES Program. Upon the submission of duly filled out application forms. Chosen candidates would undergo a series of intercultural learning activities that aims to develop them holistically. This includes leadership building, English communication, and social skills, among others. In addition, applicants also undergo a series of interviews and medical tests ensuring that they are physically healthy upon entering USA. Finally, AFS candidates for the YES program undergo a Comprehensive English Examination to ensure that they have proficient command of the English language. When all requirements are met, AFS will take care of all the student’s needsthe including school, residence, and the family who will take good care of the student for a year. Lyka is home to couples who have visual impairment themselves. She is very active and busy in her studies and at the same time, engaged in several visually impaired related activities. When asked about her exchange program experience, she said: “It a long journey to be accepted in this program (Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study) Program. As I walk through this path, I realized how blessed I am and how I should be grateful for this opportunity. So far I have tried rowing, gone to the recreational center where we play goal ball, I’m also a choir member where we perform concerts, and I’m also part of an international club. Of course, one of my highlights for this month, as I have had tried skiing; one of the things people would think that visually impaired cannot do. Then last October, I am very thankful to go to Columbus (the capital of Ohio) to attend state convention of National Federation of the Blind (NFB) where I had so much fun and overloaded with valuable knowledge whereas I also became one of the board members for the student division. Although this program is not yet finished, I know I will have productive and enjoyable moments for the rest of my year.” “I am so thankful that I have a chance to walk around here in the museum. Where all things are space and air crafts. Person with disability like me, really appreciate that they have small models for us to touch.” —Lyka Crebillo
PNSB welcome the new Cluster 5 PSDS
PNSB welcome the new Cluster 5 PSDS The entire PNSB family held a congratulatory welcome program for the cluster 5 newly appointed Public School District Supervisor (PSDS), Dr. Ma. Jessica S. Magayanes. PNSB teaching, Non-Teaching, PNSB learners, and GPTA officers met Dr. Magayanes in person to express their unwavering support to the new PSDS. And to further strengthen the ties, selected students and teachers gave Dr. Magayanes flowers. One by one, Mrs. Corazon B. Salvador, introduced to Dr. Magayanes, the hardworking employees of the school. Mrs. Salvador expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the PSDS who have been an indispensable help to the school for the past years. She further attested that Dr. Magayanes has been an advocate of special education for the longest time. The principal extended her gratitude to Dr. Ladines, Schools Superintendent for providing cluster 5 with leaders capable of overseeing special education in the person of Dr. Condes and now Dr. Magayanes who both have big hearts for differently-abled learners. In behalf of all the PNSB employees, PNSB Faculty Club President, Mrs. Gemma Soriano, expressed her warmest welcome to the new PSDS Meanwhile John Emmanuel Endrinal, President of the Supreme Student/Pupil Government (SSPG) and CIC-PSALM President, Andrea Mie Accopiado, in behalf of the learners promised to give their wholehearted support to Dr. Magayanes’ undertakings for them. Andrea further expressed the trust she has for the new PSDS who is capable of overcoming challenges and obstacles that she might encounter as the PSDS of Cluster 5 and at the same time, the Officer-In-Charge of Philippine School for the Deaf. More so, the GPTA, represented by their President likewise extended the parents’ commitment to support all the programs of the school and wished the PSDS all the best. The highlight of the program was the song number rendered by the selected students wherein they boost up the PSDS’ spirit by flavoring their song with hearty commendations and encouragement for the PSDS. Overwhelmed with joy and gratitude, PSDS, Dr. Jessica Magayanes commended the achievements of PNSB learners in academics as well as in extra-curricular activities like in sports and the performing arts. “These achievements were only possible because of the hardworking principal, employees, and committed and supportive stakeholders of the institution,” she said proudly. To cap the celebration, Dr. Rosalie Condes, who is now the Division focal person for Inclusive Education, recounted how Dr. Magayanes had been her best ally, coach, and mentor while she was starting her role as PSDS of cluster 5 about 3 years ago. “Because of Dr. Magayanes, she said, I have learned the duties and functions of PSDS”.She added, after all. Madam Magayanes, had been one of the foremost PSDSes of Pasay City.” Therefore, her expertise in this field is unparalleled.
Bout for Quiz Bee and Spelling Bee challenge relaunched
Bout for Quiz Bee and Spelling Bee challenge relaunched The tandem bee is back! Quiz bee and spelling bee back-to-back competitions have been part of the school’s thrust to develop learner’s enthusiasm for knowledge and motivation for academic excellence. Held quarterly a year, this power duo aims to sharpen students’ minds in academics and spelling ability. Learners are grouped into 3 groups with elementary and junior high school students combined together. Each group has to appoint a leader and assistant leader. Everyone in the group is encouraged to work hard each round of quiz bee and spelling bee in order to be declared group champions at the end of the school year. Aside from the group completion, each student likewise competes individually. The individual winners for Spelling Bee will be awarded the title, “Best Speller of the Year” while the student who garnered the highest overall score in specific subject (Araling Panlipunan, Science, English, Mathematics, and Filipino) will be awarded “BEST in subject” at the end of the school year. The bout for Spelling Bee consisted of 20 spelling words per quarter (spelling words vary in difficulty according to grade level). Furthermore, student must be able to write the word correctly in a given time without using contractions (writing words in shortened form in Braille). Quiz Bee, on the other hand, comprised of 5 questions per subject area for each grade level. The student must choose and write his/her answer in a specified time. Individual and group, the one that earned the highest score are recognized on the recognition day and awarded with certificate and medal for their excellent performance. More than the awards and recognition, PNSB learners have increased in knowledge, learned the value of teamwork and camaraderie, and have cultivated a love for learning.