ISSUE NO. 1 june 2016 lasallian achievers 3 DLSZ STUDENT-LEADERS VISIT LEAD HONG KONG
Below is the list of LLEAD 3 participants: what’s inside GS-SRCC Camille Marie A. Castro (DLSZ 2022) Ma. Chatrine D. Lanot (DLSZ 2022) Therese A. Lachaona (DLSZ 2022) lasallian achievers 3 Catherine Emilia Lauren A. Samonte (DLSZ 2022) alumni achievers 7 Janna Marie V. Baun (DLSZ 2022)
feature: HS-SRCC WELCOME BACK, groundbreaking of 9 Maria Patricia Ysabel B. Carreon vermosa campus (DLSZ 2016) Marco Luis C. Ajero (DLSZ 2019) Marie Therese M. Baterna (DLSZ 2016) LASALLIANS! reciprocal visit of 11 Danielle Louise T. Dy (DLSZ 2017) dlsz to sabah, Emeryn Beatrice T. Ylen (DLSZ 2016) malaysia Tala Margarita G. Gil (DLSZ 2017) Madeleine Anne R. Aromin (DLSZ 2021) “Encountering Christ: Twenty four delegates from De Chan, Lasallian Family Coordinator, IN THE COMMUNITY 13 Laurice Emylle A. Sy (DLSZ 2017) La Salle Santiago Zobel School who generously assisted in the Service Matthew Alain J. Hernandez (DLSZ 2016) We See Jesus in You” composed of the Grade School, Learning of the young Lasallians. lasallian partners 16 High School and BRafeNHS Student M.O.V.E. Academic Year 2016-2017 Representative Coordinating Councils With the theme, “Continuing the Nikhil M. Amarnani (DLSZ 2016) and from different organizations like Lasallian Mission of Serving Others Sophia Marie A. Magallona (DLSZ 2016) the M.O.V.E. and Campus Ministry and Serving God”, the visitation is Zoe Anne C. Tan (DLSZ 2016) OfficeA ffiliates visited LaS alle East Part 2 of the Lasallian Leadership Joannah Angellie D. Vazquez (DLSZ 2017) Asia District (LEAD) in Kowloon, Hong Empowerment And Development Peter Andrew B. Acierto (DLSZ 2016) Kong on April 5–8, 2016. (LLEAD) Series 3 of the Lasallian student-leaders that was attended BRafeNHS Br. Edmundo Fernandez FSC, Brother by the Student Representative Lovely Anne P. Alvarado (DLSZ 2018) Visitor of LEAD, together with Coordinating Councils of Grade Br. Sockie De La Rosa FSC, LEAD School, High School, BRafeNHS Administrator, warmly welcomed and CMO Affiliates. Part 1 was held and gave the participants a bird’s eye last March 11–12, 2016 at the Br. view of the roles and functions of La Ceci Hojilla FSC Center for Lasallian Suzette Balgos Liz Orbino Gasta Salle East Asia District in the region. Formation. Editor Associate Editor They also shared the similarities and the differences of the eight Lasallian The participants were accompanied Kat Tan Lorie Cruz Graphic/Layout Artist Secretary schools in Hong Kong that are being by Ms. Llewelyn S. Embudo, former subsidized by the government. Other SCAO Head, Ms. Clarissa E. Teves, GS- Ricky Lopez / Ryan Siaron Lasallian Partners who showed their SRCC Adviser, Mr. Jesus M. Sulit Jr., Photographers earnest hospitality were Br. Patrick former Assistant to the SCAO Head/ Tierney FSC, Director of LSC Brothers’ HS-SRCC Adviser, and Dr. Ronald S. Community, Br. Steve Hogan FSC, Samonte, DLSZ Parent. Comments and suggestions including articles for Principal of La Salle College, Mr. Eric SinagBerde may be sent through E-mail: Ku Wing Hong, Principal of De La Salle [email protected] Secondary School, N.T. and Ms. Nikki
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SOCIAL ACTION OFFICE SPEARHEADS YOUTH CAMP IN GUIUAN, The participants were – TH Patricia Victoria Cecilia Concepcion DLSZ DELEGATES REIGN OVER THE 38 EASTERN SAMAR Aquino (DLSZ 2016) CMLI SUMMERCON Maria Cecilia Mendiola (DLSZ 2019) Chloe Angelie Villasin (DLSZ 2021) Last May 12-16, 2016, the • FIRST RUNNER UP IN NEWS WRITING Katrina Jillian Tagle (DLSZ 2020) representatives of De La Salle IN FILIPINO - Joannah Angellie Jania Rachel Cruz (DLSZ 2018) Santiago Zobel emerged victorious Vazquez (DLSZ 2017) Maria Alyssa Sebastian (DLSZ 2016) th in the 38 Annual National Summer • FIRST RUNNER UP IN ENGLISH Mary Justine Dy Tioco (DLSZ 2019) Conference and Workcamp of CMLI POETRY WRITING (HS) - Therese Maria Julia Amaris Dignadice Students and Teacher Advisers held Gonzaga (DLSZ 2017) (DLSZ 2019) at the Special Education for the Gifted (SPED-G), Subic Freeport Zone. • CHAMPION IN EXTEMPORANEOUS Rosina Jose (DLSZ 2017) SPEECH IN FILIPINO (HS) - Angela Alyssa Nicolo Loveres (DLSZ 2017) This year’s CMLI SummerCon Allyza Reyes (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2018) Maria Claudia Liwanag (DLSZ 2016) embodied the theme, “IGNITE: • CHAMPION IN EXTEMPORANEOUS Maria Therese Samaco (DLSZ 2021) Inspiring Greatness in our Nation’s SPEECH IN ENGLISH (HS) - Alyzza Christine Joane Siy (DLSZ 2019) Integrity through Transformational Horii (DLSZ 2021) Thea Rafaella Laurel (DLSZ 2021) Leadership and Excellence” through • CHAMPION IN PROJECT FEASIBILITY Erika Marie Isidro (DLSZ 2016) various activities such as contests for excellence and entertainement, STUDY (HS) - Maria Katrina Bisuña Mara Nicole Flores (DLSZ 2020) workshops, and commission (DLSZ 2017) and Lilian Felina Morales Ysabella Natassia Maria Valerio discussions. The highlight of this (DLSZ 2017) (DLSZ 2018) year’s conference was the Mr. and Aleeyah Joelle Anastacio (DLSZ 2019) Ms. SummerCon pageant, with DLSZ Contests for Entertainment (CFEN) OLSYRRP (One La Salle Yolanda self-confidence, camaraderie, and choreography competition for dance. Methuselah Dela Cerna (DLSZ 2018) bagging both titles. • CHAMPION IN TALENT VARIETY Recovery & Rehabilitation Project) friendship. Selected participants were given Keileane Sales Diaz (DLSZ 2021) Quarter 8.1 Initiatives was held last special awards based on the criteria SHOW (HS) - DLSZ Jeremiah Anthony Feria (DLSZ 2021) DLSZ’s delegation was composed of April 4-9, 2016 where 118 youth from At the end of the three-day camp, given by their coaches/mentors. • CHAMPION IN SOLO SINGING Marco Luis Tinio (DLSZ 2017) students from different organizations the five barangays ofT ubabao Island participants showcased their talents such as the Grade School Student CONTEST (HS) - Stefhanelle Jeanne Kyle Christian Ramon Santiago in Guiuan, Eastern Samar participated by staging a mini-concert for the OLSYRRP Quarter 8.1 Intervention Representative Coordinating Council Marie Laurel (DLSZ 2018) (DLSZ 2016) in Engaged: Youth Camp, which chorale, art exhibit for the art is in partnership with De La Salle (GS SRCC), High School Student • CHAMPION IN HIP HOP DANCING focuses on discovering their gifts enthusiasts, competition for volleyball Philippines (DLSP). Paolo Gabriel Delos Reyes (DLSZ 2016) Representative Coordinating Council (HS) – Sean Joaquin Aguinaldo (DLSZ and strengths towards building and basketball, and creative dance Diego Lorenzo Macias (DLSZ 2018) (HS SRCC), Motivate. Orient. Volunteer. 2017), Kirsten Banal (DLSZ 2017), Victor Emmanuel Sevilla (DLSZ 2007) Excel. (MOVE), Zobel Dance Crew Janella Angelique Varias (DLSZ 2017), Hanna Santos (ZDC), Zobel Parliament Debate Stefhanelle Jeanne Marie Laurel Department of the (St. Joseph’s Choir member) Society (ZPDS), and the Br. Rafael HS CHORALE UP College of Music, Donato Night High School (BRafeNHS). (DLSZ 2018), Katrina Ann Regala Windy Villamor conductor and The winners are as follows: (DLSZ 2018), and Monina Felice PARTICIPATES IN (St. Joseph’s Choir member) music director Salamanca (DLSZ 2018) Isaac San Pedro VOCAL WORKSHOP of the UP Manila Contests for Excellence (CFEX) • MR. SUMMERCON 2016 - Sean (St. Joseph’s Choir member) Chorale, and a • FIRST RUNNER UP IN Joaquin Aguinaldo (DLSZ 2017) member of the The High School (HS) Chorale, with EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH IN • MR. POISE 2016 - Sean Joaquin world-renowned The vocal clinic was made possible guest participants from the St. ENGLISH (GS) - Therese Lachaona Aguinaldo (DLSZ 2017) Philippine Madrigal through the efforts of Ms. Marites Joseph’s Choir, had a one-day vocal/ (DLSZ 2022) Panaligan, Grade School and High • MR. AUDIENCE FAVORITE 2016 - choral workshop last May 12, 2016 at Singers. School Chorale Teacher, and the • BEST IN THEATER WORKSHOP (HS) - Sean Joaquin Aguinaldo (DLSZ 2017) the Center for Performing Arts Lobby. The participants support of Ms. Gladena Real, Music Kara Francesca Avecilla (DLSZ 2018) • MS. SUMMERCON 2016 - Gianna Unit Coordinator and Ms. Lynette • SECOND RUNNER UP IN NEWS The guest facilitator was Mr. gained practical vocal and interpretive techniques that have helped them improve Erika Lotilla (DLSZ 2019) Feliciano, Cultural Affairs Office Head. Emmanuel P. de Leon, Jr. – a faculty as solo and ensemble singers. They are looking forward to more activities like this WRITING IN ENGLISH - Belle Beatriex member of the Choral Conducting in the coming years. Alemania (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2018)
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• SECOND RUNNER UP MS. SUMMERCON 2016 - Pamela De Lange (DLSZ 2013) Sails Carribean for SEA Therese Gonzaga (DLSZ 2017) Semester Program • MS. AUDIENCE FAVORITE 2016 - Therese Gonzaga (DLSZ 2017) Water’s Next? which swam past us on the port side By Pam De Lange of the boat. Those few seconds were CMLI broke its record for the most number of not enough and we all are hoping to delegates in the Annual SummerCon with a grand This was our first night sleeping on see more of them soon. total of 240 delegates for its 58th year. DLSZ also the boat while underway after being emerged as the largest delegation among all the dockside in the charming beauty of While we were in Puerto Rico the participating schools in the country, with a total Old San Juan, Puerto Rico and being ship was in only 11 meters of water of 30 participants attending the conference. pretty much stationary for the past but in less than a day’s sail north we 2 days. Some of us were starting to were over the Puerto Rico trench get antsy to get back at sea because (which is known to be the deepest part The delegates were accompanied by Mr. Mark we were starting to get “land sick” to of the Atlantic Ocean) and recorded Joseph Mendoza, Assistant to the SCAO Head, HS- the point that we’d find ourselves on our deepest depth at around 7900 SRCC Moderator and ZDC Moderator, Ms. Clarissa land suddenly walking or swaying meters!!!! *As of sending off this note Teves, Assistant to the SCAO Head and GS-SRCC like we would on the boat. For me we surpassed 8185m! Moderator, Ms. Adrienne Victoria Zaballero, HS at least, I was afraid that the longer English Faculty and MOVE Moderator, and Mr. I was on land, the more likely I’d get I decided to post an earlier photo Genesis Garin, HS Science Faculty. sea sick again when we set sail- which because I’ve been missing the water- thankfully was not the case. we haven’t had any swim calls or snorkeling trips in five days. Being I was awoken by Martin, for breakfast around the ocean but not getting to at 0600 and in time for my next watch swim seems like a tease but the trade Pamela Maria Cabildo De Lange (DLSZ at 0700-1300. Surprisingly, I wake up winds that are great for sailing are not 2013), while away from her studies so easily here, probably because I the best for swim calls. in De La Salle University Manila, has really have to and it seems like every taken up SEA Semester: Colonization day just gets better and better. If I was Everything’s been so amazing that to Conservation in the Carribean, a back home, they’d have to literally we’ve run out of words to explain how study abroad program through the drag me out of bed to wake up. we feel about this whole program. The Sea Education Association (SEA)1 in Breakfast was good, I had a little taste past 8 weeks have been incredible Woods Hole, Boston, Massachusetts, of bacon (which I miss so much!!!) on and I can’t wait to see what the next 4 United States. the toast with cheese and egg. Lunch weeks has to come. was even better, we had soft tacos After completing the six-week shore with pulled pork and dinner was just To my never ending supportive component and having earned divine; we had pizza bagel bites and family, I wouldn’t have been able to academic credit for curriculum in salad! be here without your continuous love oceanography, nautical science, and and support and for that, I’m always maritime studies, Pam begun her sea Today, I was assigned to lab, which I grateful + my babies who I miss component aboard SEA’s 134-foot unexpectedly enjoy so much. Tim, so much Fifi, Pepito, Denali, Polka, sailing vessel, the Corwith Cramer, in Shane and I were so busy- we had Britney & Dumbo and my friends, the Caribbean. Pam had sailed from four science deployments: The Secchi sending you guys loads and loads of St. Croix with multi-day port stops in Disc, Conductivity Temperature hugs and kisses. I miss you all, see you St. John, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Depth (CTD) profiler, the Dip net, and guys back in Manila in a few months! Republic, Cuba and Jamaica for over Surface Sample in between having & Advance Happy Birthday to one of six-weeks. to do the hourly logs, 6 minute obs my bestest friends, Isa! Missing you and handling some sails. During our loads, ichobelly? Have a great one! While on board the vessel, Pam wrote watch, as we were gybing and about an article about her journey and ______to haul the main sheet, Emma spotted 1 Sea Education Association has been recognized experiences which was published in a few dolphins off the bow; some of internationally as a leader in undergraduate SEA’s website: ocean education for 45 years and more than one million nautical miles sailed. (Trivia: I’m the only international student of CCC class C264) 8 alumni achievers feature 9
DE LA SALLE SANTIAGO ZOBEL SCHOOL AND AYALA LAND INC. COME TOGETHER FOR THE GROUNDBREAKING OF VERMOSA CAMPUS
Alabang, Muntinlupa – De La Salle in Philippine education through The Academic Zone will house Pam returned to the Philippines late May 2016 to Santiago Zobel School (DLSZ), in the “next generation blended learning four (4) educational structures: The finish her AB Psychology in DLSU Manila. presence of its distinguished guests (NxGBL)”. This kind of learning is the Administration Building, The Junior from Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) broke incorporation of the use of technology High School, The Senior High School ground on April 5, 2016 to mark into classroom teaching and learning. and The Spark. For the first phase of the start of the construction of its NxGBL involves the blending of face- construction, the Senior High School Vermosa Campus in Imus, Cavite. Br. to-face instruction, multimedia and Building (Grades 11 and 12) will be Bernard S. Oca FSC, DLSZ President mobile devices to enable dynamic built to house 28 modern classroom kicked off the ceremony together and personalized learning processes facilities, academic laboratories and with ALI President, Bernard Vincent so that students will be able to support facilities for both students PAUL R. DIOMAMPO (DLSZ 2005) GRADUATES IN THE TOP 5% OF Dy, and Anna Ma. Margarita B. Dy, ALI develop innovation skills. and faculty. It will provide open Senior Vice President. The DLSZ Board spaces for students to learn beyond HIS WHARTON MBA CLASS of Trustees, key administrators and DLSZ will continue to uphold a the four walls of their classrooms and parent representatives were present dynamic learning community flex their creative muscles to think Paul Riego Diomampo (DLSZ 2005), the top 5% of his Wharton MBA class to witness the event. through its existing student programs outside the box. These open spaces a Palmer Scholar, graduated in the and is known to be one of the highest in the fields of academics, science and aim to inspire curiosity and promote top 5% of his MBA class in Wharton paid executives in a public company. Answering the needs of the 21st technology, sports, arts and music. the attainment of developmental and University of Pennsylvania, USA. century learners, the DLSZ-Vermosa It will be a campus that promotes holistic learning. Congratulations, Paul! You make your campus is set to ignite the spark of climate-conscious green architecture Founded in 1881, the Wharton School alma mater ‘greener” with pride! each Lasallian student as it continues through its design. The new campus In order to transition to the full of the University of Pennsylvania is to provide a world-class, learner- will have three primary zones: The implementation of the Senior High the world’s first collegiate business centered environment that produces Academic Zone, the Sports Zone School program, “The Spark”, a five- school that is recognized globally for lifelong learners who are reflective, and the Cultural Zone. Each zone storey building, will be built to cater “intellectual leadership and ongoing creative, critical thinkers and will be surrounded by vehicular and to the needs of the students as they innovation across every major problem-solvers in a transformative pedestrian paths as well as natural pursue the Academic Track and Arts discipline of business education”. Like and innovative learning environment. landscaping. and Design Track. Under the Academic Paul, Sundar Pichai, Google’s Chief It is envisioned to be a trailblazer Track, the school will offerST EM Executive Officer, also graduated in in technology-supported learning (Science, Technology, Engineering and
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Mathematics), ABM (Accountancy, Business and Management) and Reciprocal Visit of DLSZ to Sabah, Malaysia HUMSS (Humanities and Social Sciences). The Spark is envisioned to be a dynamic avenue for educational Three adult leaders and ten students explorations and discoveries. This went on an educational trip to La Salle will be reflected in the modern Schools in Sabah, Malaysia namely, La laboratories designed for individual Salle Secondary School Kota Kinabalu, and collaborative projects. SRK Sacred Heart Primary School Kota Kinabalu, and S.M. St. Martin For the second phase of construction, Secondary School Tambunan from the Junior High School Building, February 15 to 21, 2016. Administration Building and the Sports Zone will be built. There will The delegation is composed of the be a sports complex that will include following: a FIFA certified track oval and soccer field, two softball fields and an 1. Elizabeth Ortiguero (High School Arena that will house various indoor Mathematics Coordinator) courts, lecture rooms and an outdoor 2. Heidi Caldo (High School Filipino roofdeck lap pool. Lastly, on its third Coordinator) phase, the Cultural Zone will comprise are responsible citizens in the service The DLSZ-Vermosa campus will 3. Ivan Paul Sandoval (Student various art and community-related of Church and country. According continue what has been started in Formation Officer for Grades 10 and facilities. These facilities include a to its founder, St. John Baptist de the DLSZ-Alabang campus, that is, to 11 and Fourth Year) 1,500-seater Performing Arts Theater, La Salle, the main purpose of every offer Lasallian excellence in education 4. Sean Dominique Brago the Campus Chapel with Community Christian school is to rear children thereby developing globally-ready (DLSZ 2019) Center and the Parking and Sports in accordance with the teachings of students. The DLSZ-Vermosa Campus 5. Jose Lorenzo Cansana (DLSZ 2018) Pavilion. The Performing Arts Theater Christ as found in the gospel. Thus, will open its doors to Grades 11 and 6. Alejandra Kamiya De Guzman (DLSZ will have state-of-the-art equipment DLSZ, as an academic community, 12 by June 2017. 2019) and will be used for large school fosters not only academic excellence 7. Angelo John Fabian (DLSZ 2018) gatherings and events. The Campus but also the spiritual and moral 8. Prince Arthur Gaiser II (DLSZ 2018) Chapel will feature a weaved “basket” maturity of the individual. 9. James Adrian Marcelino building skin and will be open to the (DLSZ 2019) public for regular Sunday Masses. 10. Maria Cecilia Mendiola (DLSZ 2019) In the future, DLSZ hopes to transfer 11. Alyana Maria Vea Militante two years ago were with us most of the with each other. Even if I was paired up the Br. Rafael Donato Night High (DLSZ 2018) time. with this guy who I do not know at all, School (BRafeNHS) Program in the 12. Andrea Simeone Nierras and I was really awkward during the Vermosa Campus to accommodate (DLSZ 2018) LSSSKK prepared interesting activities first few minutes I was with him, we more students who are financially- 13. Jherimie Anne Salvador for us during the second day of our stay. both made ways to get to know each challenged but would want to benefit (DLSZ 2018) In the morning, we had a classroom other and at the end we became really from quality Lasallian education. This immersion where the freshmen were good friends. Then we had dinner with move is also one of DLSZ’s visions in To share about her experience in separated from the sophomores and we a Lasallian Brother, the administrators, ensuring that Lasallian education is Malaysia, Jherimie Salvador wrote: got assigned to different forms (which is our teachers and the students from more accessible to a greater majority grade/year here in the Philippines). Later LSSSKK. of students in southern Mega Manila. One of the things I like about our trip to Malaysia was the warm welcome of the that afternoon, we played telematch. Telematch is basically team building, The next day, we went to Sacred Heart DLSZ is a member of De La Salle students and the rest of the community we were paired with the students from where we were also very welcomed. Philippines (DLSP), a district-wide of La Salle Secondary School Kota LSSSKK. We all really had a good time, They prepared a performance and network of 16 Lasallian schools in Kinabalu (LSSSKK) to us. During our we had two activities where we really everyone was really entertained. We the country. For 37 years, it has been one-week stay in Kota Kinabalu, the needed to work as a pair and as a team. went around the school and we learned producing outstanding Lasallians who LSSSKK delegates who went to DLSZ The telematch made us comfortable how to play Rugby.
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On our fourth day, we visited SM St. look at me Martin Tambunan. It has a breathtaking By Celine Laroza view. It was very cantik (Malay term for beautiful). We were very happy we look at me got to experience this. We also went to and you will see spring in the mountains. Mahua Waterfall where we got to bond with the finest dandelions, with the teachers who were with us. my rustic florets never run out. the strongest whispers of the air may roar The following day, we went to Kota but they can only make my smile Kinabalu Wetland Center also known as the most winsome Photo from: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg. Likas Wetlands. Later that day at around as they bring these gentle needles closer to the com/736x/36/0b/da/360bda7b09d9695a282b5b- 8 PM, we participated in a cultural night fa77cab176.jpg that culminates our entire trip. We sky. performed the One La Salle prayer to what could be more ravishing symbolize our faith, our pop medley to than the sunny day there is more color on my broken knees. symbolize our passion for service and with petals as its stars? our Uptown Funk dance symbolise our heed my warning: communion in mission. They taught us befriend me only with your eyes. my thunders are within the reach of anyone their traditional dance and everyone do not go deeper my picturesque facade who asks to hear them. joined along. Our penultimate day, we for at the end of my forests had team bonding then went to Kasih comes a different scenery -- a summit. Sayang Resort. In the Kasih Sayang Resort we enjoyed the breathtaking peak view and we also learned how to make Roti Canai, flatbread found in Malaysia. and you will see the aftermaths of an avalanche. We went trekking for one kilometer, with trees whose trunks are no longer a support, then watched the cantik sunset, then i affix my eyes on the remaining leaves had our last dinner in Kota Kinabalu. for the suffocating white of the clouds is an endless torture If I had to choose a word to describe the for one who searches for answers. whole trip, it would be overwhelming because honestly it was. Starting from take off to landing. Everyday was a new adventure; it was nice waking up commendation report knowing there is something in store for you for the whole day, and knowing that you will spend your whole day DLSZ commends Michael Charles with really good company. No words Suarez, Elvincent Cortez and can really explain how I felt during the Patrick Samson’s act of honesty whole trip. I am more than glad to be and integrity for finding and one of the ten students that the school returning valuable items. Kuya picked for this eye-opening experience. Charles, Kuya Vincent and Kuya I never thought I could be attached to Patrick are maintenance staff of a set of group in a span of one week. the DIAR’S Assistance, Inc. Going to Kota Kinabalu will surely be one of the highlights of my year. I will “To be persuasive we must be forever cherish this experience and if I believable; to be believable we must will be given the chance, I would love to be credible; to be credible we must go back there. be truthful.”
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Apple, Microsoft and PAASCU Give Recognition to De La Salle Zobel
In May 2016, De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (DLSZ) received three recognitions from Apple Inc., Microsoft Corporation and the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). Sonja Delafosse, Microsoft Worldwide Lead for MIEE and Education, hands over the certificate to Br. Bernie recognizing DLSZ as a Microsoft Showcase School. DLSZ, as an Apple Distinguished School, is recognized for its “In behalf of the Academic processes and practices are, to exemplary learning environment Community of De La Salle Santiago a high degree, reflective of the for innovation, leadership and Zobel School, I would like to school’s avowed philosophy and educational excellence. On express my sincere gratitude to the objectives. “With this recognition, the other hand, the school PAASCU Board and the Resurvey the DLSZ administration, faculty was selected as a Microsoft Team for granting the school Level and staff continue to dedicate Showcase School because of its 3 re-accreditation for five years. their efforts in teaching the transformative way of utilizing Their recognition of the concerted minds, touching the hearts and technology in its curriculum. This ensure that all Filipino learners will inside and even outside the efforts of our Lasallian Partners, transforming the lives of the is only given to schools that are be able to use technology as an classroom. students, parents, alumni, and youth, for God and for country,” considered as the “best of the best essential component of lifelong external partners in bringing the she added. in education transformation” in learning.” Furthermore, DLSZ teachers school to what it is now will further Asia and worldwide. undergo regular training programs affirm our commitment to fulfill DLSZ shall continue to keep the With the introduction of the to arm them with the necessary our Vision & Mission and exceed standards of education at par Affirming the achievement of PEARL Program1 in 2012 and skills to create innovative, the set criteria for educational with the global standards so it can the school, the Department of the implementation of the Next constructive and authentic quality. From here on, we will strive continue to form lifelong learners Education Secretary, Br. Armin Generation Bleaded Learning curriculums that would answer the to further strengthen the school’s who are reflective, creative, critical Luistro FSC states, “I congratulate (NxGBL)2 three years after, the needs of the 21st century learners. best features and to implement thinkers, and problem solvers in DLSZ for the twin recognition as school has continuously updated Mobile applications and learning all the recommendations the a transformative and innovative Microsoft Showcase School and its infrastructures and facilities, management systems are widely best way we can so that we will learning environment. Truly, these Apple Distinguised School—a teacher-training programs and used by the teachers in facilitating truly manifest the spirit behind recognitions put DLSZ in the map first among Philippines schools. utilization of mobile learning student learning. PAASCU’s ideals,” uttered Br. of globally recognized schools. I would like to think that this devices inside the classrooms. Bernard Oca FSC, DLSZ President special privilege bestows on DLSZ Additionally, the entire campus is To supplement the twin and High School Principal. ______the responsibility to continue enabled with 400 Mbps of Internet recognitions from Apple and 1 A personal mobile learning program. to be a leader in the use of IT for bandwidth and 125 Wi-Fi access Microsoft, a fax message from According to Ms. Ruby Ramos, 2 Blending face-to-face instruction, innovation and learning among points making every corner a PAASCU came informing former Grade School Principal multimedia and mobile devices to Philippine schools. The ultimate learning space for students to learn the community that both its and now the Director of challenge for your institution is the Administrative Services enable dynamic and personalized more than they can imagine. The Elementary and High School learning processes so that students to share your best practices with Department, this accreditation students are encouraged to use Departments were granted Level will be able to develop innovation the public schools and bridge mobile devices so that they can III re-accreditation for five more serves as a testament that DLSZ’s skills. the digital divide so that we can be more creative and responsive years. This is valid until May 2021. educative and administrative cover story cover story 16 lasallian partners lasallian partners 17
NEW LASALLIAN PARTNERS AY 2016-2017 Name: Opulencia, Wendy Diane Alcabasa Name: Layug, Excel Lyn Dieta
Nickname: WENDY Nickname: excel
Subject: Language Subject: Language
Education: Bachelor of Secondary Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of GRADE SCHOOL Education major in English (cum laude) Secondary Education major in Literature
School Graduated: De La Salle Lipa School Graduated: Philippine Normal University
Name: Buiza, Ma. Joey Emberga Name: Caling, Arian Coniconde Nickname: JOEY Nickname: YANI Subject: Filipino Subject: Computer Technology Name: Lopez, Cara Paulina Reyes Name: Mina, Martha Martin Education: Bachelor in Secondary Education: Bachelor of Science in Nickname: CARA Nickname: MARTHA Education major in Filipino Information Technology Education Subject: Reading Subject: Reading School Graduated: Pamantasan ng School Graduated: Philippine Normal Education: Bachelor of Arts in Education: Bachelor of Elementary Lungsod ng Muntinlupa University Elementary Education major in Early Education major in Early Childhood Childhood Education Education (magna cum laude) School Graduated: St. Scholastica’s School Graduated: De La Salle College University
Name: Castro, Trizsha Selila Milled Balois Name: Cosme, Robert Gabriel Nervar Nickname: TRISHA Nickname: GABRIEL Name: Paran, Mary Allaine Enriquez Subject: Science Subject: Math Name: Nolong, Julia Palma Javier Nickname: ALLAINE Education: Bachelor of Elementary Education: Bachelor of Science in Nickname: JULIA Subject: Math Education major in Special Education Mathematics for Teachers Subject: Math Education: Bachelor of Secondary School Graduated: University of Santo School Graduated: Philippine Normal Education: Bachelor of Science in Education major in Mathematics Tomas University Mathematics for Teachers (cum laude) School Graduated: Philippine Normal School Graduated: Laguna State University Polytechnic University Name: Fabul, Ma. Klarita Blanca Falsado Name: Doroja, Melody Bautista Nickname: KAREN Nickname: MEME Subject: Reading Name: Payoyo, Sharmane Joie Math Evangelista Subject: Education: Bachelor of Science in Name: Pesquira, Madelaine Cacho Bachelor of Science in Nickname: SHAM Education: Secondary Education major in English; Nickname: MADZ Mathematics for Teachers Subject: Social Studies Master of Arts in Education major in Subject: Science Philippine Normal Education: Bachelor of Arts in Social School Graduated: Reading Education Education: Bachelor of Science in Sciences major in Social Anthropology University School Graduated: Assumption College Nursing minor in Psychology San Lorenzo; Ateneo de Manila University School Graduated: Las Piñas College School Graduated: University of the Philippines Baguio Name: Gaw, Elizañina San Pedro Name: Garcia, John Jonathan Fetalvero Nickname: ELIZ Name: Sison, Eden Afan Nickname: JOJO Subject: Math Name: Rico, Mingel Pino Nickname: DHEN Subject: Social Studies Education: Bachelor of Science in Nickname: ANGEL Subject: Filipino Education: Bachelor of Secondary Mathematics for Teachers; Master of Arts Subject: Language Education: Bachelor in Secondary Education major in Social Studies in Education major in Early Childhood Education: Bachelor of Science in Education major in English; Master School Graduated: University of Santo Education Education major in English of Arts in Education major in English Tomas School Graduated: Philippine Normal (cum laude) Language Teaching University School Graduated: Philippine Normal School Graduated: Polytechnic University University of the Philippines - Taguig; Philippine Normal University Name: Guillena, Robert Kristorie Boraquit Name: Guteza, Aris Jay Perea Nickname: ROBERT Nickname: ARIS Subject: Christian Living Subject: Language Name: Tameta, Cheyenne Led Cadavos Name: Villanueva, Frankie Rimas Education: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy; Education: Bachelor in Elementary Nickname: CHEY Nickname: FRANKIE Bachelor of Arts in Theology Education; Master of Arts in Education Subject: Reading Subject: Reading School Graduated: Immaculate Heart of major in Special Education Education: Bachelor of Secondary Education: Bachelor of Secondary Mary Seminary; Divine Word School of School Graduated: Canossa College-San Education major in English; Master of Education major in English Theology Pablo; De La Salle University-Dasmariñas Education major in Special Education School Graduated: Pamantasan ng School Graduated: De La Salle University Lungsod ng Muntinlupa
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HIGH SCHOOL Name: Jamito, Ronald Napao Nickname: Rhon Subject: Christian Living Name: Moreno, Cris Naiel Benigno Education: Bachelor of Arts major in Nickname: Cris Philosophy minor in Relgious Education; Subject: Science Bachelor in Sacred Theology; Bachelor in Education: Bachelor of Science in Name: Alcanar, Ma. Cecilia Obuyes Name: Baldono, Cesar Reyes Jr. Canon Law; Licentuiate in Canon law; Master Chemical Engineering Nickname: AIYAH Nickname: john in Religious and Values Education (on going) School Graduated: University of Santo Subject: Physical Education Subject: English School Graduated: Holy Trinity College Tomas Education: Bachelor of Secondary Education: Bachelor of Secondary Seminary; University of Santo Tomas; De La Education major in Physical Education Education major in English (cum laude) Salle University School Graduated: Philippine Normal School Graduated: University of the East University Name: Nacorda, Kristina Ysabel Pacquing Name: Nuñez, Donna Ruz Quito Nickname: ysabel Nickname: donna Name: Bernales, Samson Rejas Subject: English Subject: Art Education: AB in Communication Arts Education: Bachelor of Elementary Nickname: sam Name: Biel, Donnalyn Magas (cum laude) Education Teaching in the Early Grades Subject: Physical Education Nickname: DONNA School Graduated: University of Santo School Graduated: University of the Education: Bachelor of Science in Subject: Math Tomas Philippines Diliman Secondary Education major in Physical Education: Bachelor of Science in Math Education; Master in Education major in and Science Teaching School Leadership School Graduated: University of the School Graduated: Holy Cross of Davao Philippines - Los Baños College; De La Salle University - Manila Name: Santos, Arizza Mae Yumul Name: Turqueza, Juhainah Pagtakhan Nickname: wiza Nickname: ju Subject: Science Subject: Social Studies Name: Cambaliza, Josephine Jeric Education: Bachelor of Secondary Education: Bachelor of Arts major in Name: Buenaobra, Lalaine Rafol dela Cruz Education major in General Science Asian Studies Nickname: LALAINE Nickname: jeric School Graduated: Philippine Normal School Graduated: University of Santo Subject: Math Subject: Computer University Tomas Education: Bachelor of Secondary Education: Bachelor of Science in Education major in Mathematics Information and Communication School Graduated: De La Salle University- Technology Education Dasmariñas School Graduated: Philippine Normal University ACADEMIC SERVICE FACULTY
Name: Capucion, Stefan Nikolai Carlos Name: De Vera, Jose Marie Bondesto Nickname: niko Name: Aquino, Karla Mae Capus Nickname: joemar Name: Añonuevo, Mary Louise Borja Subject: Christian Living Nickname: karla Subject: Computer Nickname: luwe Education: Bachelor in Physical Therapy; Unit: Social Action Office Education: Bachelor of Science in Unit: LRC Master in Religious Studies; Theology Department: LFMD Computer Science and Information Department: Academic Services (on going) Education: Bachelor of Science in Technology Position: Archivist School Graduated: University of Santo Nursing; Master of Arts in Special Education: Bachelor of Library and Tomas; Don Bosco Center of Studies School Graduated: Asia Pacific College Information Science Education Manila Doctors School Graduated: University of Santo School Graduated: Tomas College; University of the Philippines Diliman Name: Dimapilis, Rachell Anne Francisco Name: Exconde, Iona Rae Chanco Nickname: rachell Nickname: ira Name: Mabato, Francis Angel Vequizo Name: Madrid, Mirasol Sardalla Subject: Math Subject: English Nickname: king Nickname: mira Education: Bachelor of Science in Education: Bachelor of Arts in Speech Unit: Campus Ministry Office Unit: School Counseling Office Mathematics for Teachers Communication (cum laude) Department: LFMD Department: LFMD School Graduated: Philippine Normal School Graduated: University of the Education: Bachelor of Arts in Education: BS Psychology - Guidance University Philippines Diliman Psychology; Master in Religious Studies and Counseling Stream (magna cum major in Cathechetics (on going) laude) School Graduated: San Beda College of School Graduated: Philippine Normal Alabang; Don Bosco Center of Studies University
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Name: Mendoza, Henedine Mae Rimando Name: Nerida, Anna Marissa Rones Nickname: din Lasallian Partners were enjoined Nickname: anna Unit: School Counseling Office to attend the annual Planning Unit: School Counseling Office Department: LFMD Department: LFMD and Evaluation Program (PEP) and Education: Bachelor of Science in Position: MSSN In-Charge Institutional Outing last April 14-15, Psychology; Master of Arts in Counseling Education: Bachelor of Elementary 2016 at Club Balai Isabel in Talisay, (on going) Education major in Special Education School Graduated: Colegio de San Batangas. School Graduated: St. Scholastica’s Juan de Letran - Calamba; De La Salle College University An overnight stay in this resort gave the Lasallian Partners the STAFF opportunity to relax and enjoy. The different departments of the school underwent PEP to plan for Name: de Jose, Thinsey Ollete Name: Tolentino, Julius Vincent Azogue the next academic year and discuss Nickname: Thinsey Nickname: jv the year-end evaluation report. Unit: Campus Services Office Department: HRMDD
Department: Administrative Services Position: HR Payroll Clerk Position: Logistics Staff Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Later on the day, Br. Bernard Oca
Education: Bachelor of Science in School Graduated: Laguna College of FSC gave his Town Hall Assembly Education major in Physical Education Business and Arts followed by a tasty dinner. School Graduated: Adamson University Everyone made the most out of their stay in the resort until the next day. Truly, it is a great way to mark the end of the academic year.
Joel Paulin Mendoza, GRDS’ Young Researcher Awardee
Mr. Joel Paulin Mendoza of the Instructional and Performance Assessment Office (IPA), received the Young Researcher Award conferred by the Global Research and Development Services (GRDS) to deserving young researchers. The award is also a scholarship scheme where GRDS provides free registration to merit-based selected young researchers for attending the 2nd International Conference on Learning, Education and Pedagogy (LEAP) held last May 24 -26, 2016 at the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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A Salute TO Committed 20 years Lasallian Partners
Every year, De La Salle Santiago Zobel School honors the incalculable service and commitment of its Lasallian Partners through the Institutional Recognition Ceremony. Attended by Lasallian Partners, retirees and guests, this ceremony was held last May 31, 2016 at the Sylvia P. Lina Theater.
During the ceremony, Lasallian Partners who have punctually report to work and strictly followed the work schedule as defined in the specific Manuals for the entire year and for three or more consecutive years were awarded with a Certificate for Perfect Attendance. Those who have finished their graduate studies were also given due credit. the retirees Aside from those aforementioned awards, Lasallian Partners who have rendered their service to the school for 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, 25 years, 26 years (Juan Medrano), 30 years, 35 years and 40 25 years years were also acknowledge. As a highlight of the ceremony, our 30 years 35 years affable retirees were given recognition for their dedication to the Lasallian mission.
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Pre-Kinder to Grade 10 and Fourth Year GRADE 11 DATE ACTIVITY DATE ACTIVITY DATE First Trimester June 8 - September 2 First Trimester June 8 - September 2 Classes Begin June 8 (G1 - HS) Classes Begin June 8 June 13 (Pre-K and K) Performance Task Completion/Presentation August 8 - 26 NAT for G7 July 15 Online Viewing of Grades September 3 Culminating Unit Assessment Term Break/Remediation September 5 - 9 Pre-K and G1 August 22 - 25 Second Trimester September 12 - December 21 Kinder August 15 - 19 Classes Resume September 12 G2 to HS August 16 - 19 Midyear Break October 21 - November 2 Performance Task Completion/Presentation Performance Task Completion/Presentation November 28 - December 15 Pre-K to G1 August 26 - September 2 Online Viewing of Grades December 22 G2 to HS August 22 - September 2 Christmas Break December 22 - January 3 Online Viewing of Grades September 29 Term Break/Remediation January 4 - 6 Parent-Teacher Conference September 30 Third Trimester January 9 - March 29 Second Trimester September 5 - December 21 Classes Resume January 9 Midyear Break October 21 - November 2 Performance Task Completion/Presentation March 6 - 24 Classes Resume November 3 Online Viewing of Grades April 7 Culminating Unit Assessment Report Card Distribution April 10 Pre-K and G1 December 8 - 13 Remediation April 17 - 19 Kinder December 7 - 13 G2 to G6 December 1 - 6 G7 - H4 December 2 - 6 SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Performance Task Completion/Presentation Gawad Luntian (Academic Year 2015-2016) June 16 Pre-K to G1 December 14 - 20 Honors Convocation (Academic Year 2015-2016) July 18 G2 to G6 December 7 - 20 G8 Confirmation September 23 G7 to H4 December 7 - 20 Consortium Day October 21 Christmas Break December 22 - January 3 Vision Mission Week November 21 - 26 Online Viewing of Grades January 25 Luminare: Advent Lighting Ceremony; Parent-Teacher Conference January 26 Family Fun Day November 26 Third Trimester January 4 - March 24 Class Christmas Party December 21 Classes Resume January 4 G3 First Holy Communion January 13 Culminating Unit Assessment Athletic Awards March 10 Pre-K February 28 - March 6 GS: 10:00 AM Kinder February 27 - March 6 HS: 5:00 PM G1 March 14 - 17 Pre-Kinder Moving Up Ceremony/ Kinder Recognition Program March 22 G2 - G5 / H3 March 7 - 10 G6/ H4 Baccalaureate Mass, G6, H4 February 21 - 24 G10 Moving Up Ceremony March 31 G7 - G9 March 8 - 10 BRafeNHS G10 Moving Up Ceremony April 1 5:00 PM G10 February 22 - 24 GS/HS Graduation April 1 Performance Task Completion/Presentation GS: 9:00 AM Pre-K and Kinder March 7 - 13 HS: 2:00 PM G1 March 20 - 24 Summer Classes for H4 April 3 - May 5 G2 - G5 / G7 - G9 / H3 March 13 - 24 Math Enrichment Classes (G9) April 17 - May 5 G6, G10, H4 February 27 - March 10 Summer Classes (G1 to G11) April 17 - May 19 College Entrance Test (CET) Review Classes (G11) Classes End March 23 (Pre-K and K) March 24 (G1 - HS) Report Card Distribution (G6/H4) April 5 HOLIDAYS Report Card Distribution (Undergraduates) April 10 Independence Day June 12 Online Viewing of Grades (All Levels) April 11 Eid’l Fitr TBA All students are required to complete the Culminating Unit Assessments Ninoy Aquino Day August 21 and Performance Tasks as scheduled. Requests for early or late CUA/PT National Heroes Day August 29 administration, and early vacation will not be allowed. Eid’l Adha TBA All Saints’ Day November 1 Bonifacio Day November 30 Christmas Day December 25 Rizal Day December 30 New Year’s Day January 1 Chinese New Year January 28 EDSA Day February 25 DLSZ THEME A.Y. 2016-2017 Muntinlupa Day March 1 Holy Thursday April 13 ENCOUNTERING CHRIST: Good Friday April 14 WE SEE JESUS IN YOU Araw ng Kagitingan April 9