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1 Young Observer Writers Editor’s Corner 40th Graders Con Participants Editor-in-Chief Bags Various Awards by Rafa C. Sarfati and Danica Co Vitto Lorenzo B. Bisuña Service Begets Service Grade school participants of De La by Vitto Lorenzo B. Bisuña Salle Zobel (DLSZ) in this year’s 40th Managing Editor Graders Con came back with awards Service. What purpose does it serve? Why do people do it? How from various kinds of competitions Layel San Pedro does it help transform the youth? How can the youth be moved held at Teacher’s Camp, Baguio City into action or service? last September 25 to 29. Associate Editor Service is very important. It inspires and touches the hearts of many, These are the students and their Kate Louise A. Leyva passing on its effects to others. It ultimately teaches them how respective awards: to serve and help others, improving the quality of life of people, · Julia Bernadette C. Cruz (2026) Reporters especially the marginalized, sick, injured, lost, and abused. -Champion Pop Quiz Hot Shot and 1st Runner-Up in News Writing in Isabelle Serene Pongos What are examples of those who serve? Teachers teach students English Aliyah Abaya important lessons and values that help them in life, shaping them to · Gael Azure M. Ilano (2026) Francis Alessandro C. Narciso become better and also strengthens the incentive to serve. Parents. -Champion Pop Quiz Hot Shot Gwyneth Irene O. Tenio They’ve been there ever since we’re born, and loved us ever since, · Saisha Rea A. Masirag (2026) Christian Ezra Webb and all those times they’ve been hard on us were only because they Photo by SCAO -Champion OPM Solo Singing · Gabriel Xavier Y. Ponce (2026) Anika Perez De Tagle wanted us to improve and become better. The love they’ve given GS participants for 4oth Graders Con come back victorious in the five-day event -Finalist in Extemporaneous Speaking Rafa Sarfati us gave us importance, uplifted us, and helped us share that love held last September 25 to 29 at Teachers Camp, Baguio City. The students were in Filipino and Mr. Graderscon. Danica Co to others. Community leaders make and organise laws to improve assisted by SCAO Head, Ms. Caroline Ramos, and Ms. Jeanrose Barquilla. the people’s quality of life. The marginalized, as well as others, Adviser The following students also can also benefit from the activities of leaders when they organise participated in different categories: community events made specifically to help them. Those affected Ms. Juay Perez My First Outreach Experience · Zoie Francesca B. Aldave (2027) can learn from the volunteers who dedicated their time and effort – Extemporaneous Speaking in to service. with the Performing Group English · Rhianna Marie S. Gemora – by Kimi Nantes (6C), contributor by Ms. Tes Panaligan, and the pieces Now, a child can learn from these doings. If they see it and Essay Writing in Filipino for the strings like Beauty and the are recipients to service, children pick up lessons such · Aniela Jenina S. Lesaca (2026) – It was on the 21st of August, 2019 Beast and Phantom of the Opera. as being considerate, helpful, and loving. The child Essay Writing in English when the De La Salle Zobel Symphony The crowd was so happy. They develops values of choosing to serve as well, and the · Safia Annika Ysabel J. Pagilagan Orchestra and Symphonic Band had recognized some of the songs, people who witness the service can also learn, thus (2027) – Storytelling in English an outreach in Haven for Children, an clapping and singing along to our promoting a cycle or culture of service. orphanage and a school near Alabang performance. I personally felt really With the theme SPARK: Town Center, Muntinlupa City. happy seeing their reactions; never Strengthening Proactive Advocacy on Therefore, serving and being served can had an audience been so involved. Revitalized Knowledge of Filipino positively affect a child, because learning and We performed there and it was a Before we played any pieces, the Moral Values Towards a Stronger implementing good values can turn a child new experience for me, having not different sections of the orchestra Nation, the event organized by the into a considerate and respectful role model for experienced my outreatch yet. The showed their instruments and did Children’s Museum and Library Inc. others to follow, thus increasing positivity and pieces we played were The Avengers their lecture-demo wherein they also featured workshops, commission t h e effectiveness of service to help those in need. arranged by Robert Longfield, VST played their own part to demonstrate discussions, and seminar-symposium medley arranged by Pepe Camahalan, the sound of their instrument. Bohemian Rhapsody arranged by attended by 25 other schools from all Photo from Pixabay.com Paul Murtha, the One La Salle Prayer continued in p. 4 over the country. 2 3 The Deal with... Project Happiness: SCO equips students with mental and emotional care know-how by SPO At the last school week from October 22 to 25 as part of of October, one would be surprised to discover campaign for the SAFE (School an arts and crafts area, Aimingthe School for a CounselingSafe Environment) Office’s ongoing yoga session, a and Mental Wellness Program. videoke and dancing booth, Photo from Pixabay.com EDITORIAL by YO Editors and a play area right in the “The general objectives [of Project Last September 2, the “day-off”. If you have all day to more important than others. A middle of the Center Happiness] include promoting Department of Education relax but you still have tasks better option would be to limit for Performance and heightening compassion announced that they will be from school to do, it will defeat how much homework a student Arts Lobby. What for self and others through self- releasing guidelines to regulate the purpose of having weekends. can have in a day regardless of is going on?! kindness, mindfulness, and the giving of homework during the When weekends are free, students which subject is giving it. connectedness,” said Ms. Erica weekdays. This was in connection will be able to relax, take a In partnership Lucita Malli, Pre-Kinder and to the proposed No Homework breather, and prepare for the next Why should it not be with One Hundred Kinder Guidance Counselor and During Weekends bill. sets of weekdays feeling more eradicated? Ways and Seriously Overall Head of the project. “So all recharged. If we have homework Addictive Math, the activities that we have here, No homework—-sounds on weekends, it will be similar First of all, it can help those the activities are all the booths, teach students how intriguing right? A lot of students to a working holiday for adults, who are struggling in lessons, all part of Project to be more kind to themselves, would shout for joy and we agree which is never pleasant, if you ask because it will allow them to Students Happiness to celebrate how to be mindful by relaxing, that homework should not be us. practice and hone their skills. enjoy the School Counseling how to connect by interacting.” given during the weekends, BUT Secondly, homework will also be various mental Photos by SPO Week. With the But homework should not a nice way to review for upcoming wellness theme “Transforming Project Happiness featured for students in the long run. be eliminated entirely. DepEd exams, so that the students can activities during Project Happiness the Lasallian Youth towards homework will still be beneficial mentioned that homework Success in Life”, the event ran know what to expect and study at the CPA Lobby last Oct. 25-29. continued in p. 9 Having homework on should be limited “especially in for. five main booths: a dance and weekends lessens the essence particular subjects” which we feel of the weekEND. These days are should be reviewed further. If we In the end, we cannot do Service through I.P.o.N Challenge meant for resting and spending lessen the giving of homework away with homework altogether. by Kate Louise A. Leyva time with family and loved ones; to just “particular” subjects, we Like everything else in life, it basically, weekends are one’s are saying that some subjects are should be done in moderation. The “I Plan on Not using this option, you will get a 5-peso the Zero Poverty Program. As you trash” Challenge or simply change. can see, you really can improve My First Outreach Experience... from p. 3 I.P.o.N Challenge is all about our planet in a very small way- saving the earth, helping the As you get it, you have -using a reusable container and When this event The Social Actions Offices (SAO) school, and making less people your own sign sheet, so that donating 5 pesos. Just at least was announced invited us to perform for them and fall into poverty. So how do you the person who sold you the one action by everyone in batch we were filled it was a great honor. Hearing the help in this challenge? It is quite food will sign it and prove that could trickle down and save the with anticipation. audience clap, we all knew that the simple. you bought it using a reusable planet WHILE saving hundreds It’s been fun effort we put into honing our skills container and you didn’t just or maybe even thousands from preparing for this was worth it. When we were giving If you’re in the canteen, get a random 5 peso from deep poverty. And that’s service right? since the start out food, I heard them thank us and you’re planning on buying down your pocket and claim that Follow our school’s objective one of the school for playing for them. At the end, it a meal with a cup, you can bring you’re saving the planet. step at a time. year, practicing was a learning experience for the your own container instead our pieces to kids, the orchestra, and me as a that’s reusable, like your lunch The 5 peso will be used as ANIMO LA SALLE!! person. containers. Whenever you use donations to the SRCC funds and Photo by Symphonic Band master our parts. 4 5 the Grade School Principal participation in many outreach Principal, she further supported from 2016 to 2019. Under her activities of the DLSZ Social the OLSYRRP by encouraging SYLVIA E. PATIÑO leadership, the Grade School Action Office. Among them are: and sending volunteer teachers Department achieved several from the grade school department DE LA SALLE SANTIAGO ZOBEL SCHOOL’S milestones; among them, are 1. Resource person/training to take part in the complete EMBODIMENT OF AN EXEMPLAR LASALLIAN TEACHER distinctive awards in academics officer in the DLSP and DLSZ rehabilitation of Guian, Samar. by Ms. Elma Dollente and Ms. Nancy Resma such as that of the International Four-Year One La Salle Yolanda Those who were sent were more Robot Olympiad (IRO), Rehabilitation and Recovery than thankful for the opportunity There are countless ways by which a teacher, an outstanding Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd (OLSYRRP) Effort. to be of service to others through teacher, can be described. For some, a teacher is like a candle that and several other Math District-wide seminar-workshop the simple gift of sharing their consumes itself to light the way for others. Still, for some, a teacher competitions, here and on K-12 Curriculum catering time and expertise to the people takes a hand, opens the mind and touches a heart. Whatever abroad. It was also during to 45 public school teachers of of Samar. Fueled by the same description for a teacher there is, all of them seem to describe her stint as Principal that DepEd North Guiuan District in ideal, she passed on to the Grade MS. SYLVIA ESPARAS - PATIÑO, a teacher whose dedication to the school was able to get 2014. School Council the challenge the Lasallian ministry stands as a beacon of light, an inspiration international recognition School Publication Writeshop for of continuing the legacy of to many. through the Microsoft the selected grade school students academic excellence when she Sylvie, as she is fondly projects that effectively used Showcase School of Guiuan North District in stepped down from her position called by friends and colleagues, technology integration. She Award, and the Apple 2016. as Grade School Principal at the finished her Bachelor of developed learning modules Distinguished School 2. Adult leader/kitchen staff beginning of the academic year Secondary Education major that showed evidence of her award. Through her for Kamp Tugon (Environmental 2019-2020 with the intent of in Communication Arts at the expertise in her field. Outside leadership, the Grade Camp) last October 27-29, 2011 going back as a classroom teacher Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng of the classroom, she also served School Department at Mt. Makiling Camp Site. where she is most happy. Maynila and earned her Master the school as editor of the was able to pass Level 3 3. Consistent volunteer teacher of Arts in Teaching Reading from two (2) PAASCU reports that PAASCU accreditation. at the New Bilibid Prisons All these she does while the Philippine Normal University. helped gain certifications Medium Security Compound, raising a family together with She started working in De La for the Grade School Aside from her training potential teachers among her husband, Mr. Dennis Patiño, Salle Zobel (DLSZ) school in Department. outstanding the inmates. Currently, she is DLSZ Computer Technology 1999 as a multi-level teacher in academic handling 46 inmates as students Coordinator and Robotics team the Grade School Department, She continued leadership, in English. coach whose support has enabled and eventually, a Language and to show leadership Ms. Sylvia 4. Trainer for public school Ms. Sylvia to be a mentor, a Reading teacher in the Lower and and dynamism Espapras- teachers among DLSZ partner leader, a volunteer, and a teacher. Upper Grades. She served as in instruction as Patiño schools in Muntinlupa in the They say that gems like diamonds Reading and English Coordinator a subject area has a soft area of Instruction by teaching take years to develop and are from 2006 to 2009 and held the coordinator and spot for Strategies and Methodologies in hard to find. Yet, when they are same position again in 2014 to patiently mentored volunteer teaching. finally discovered, one cannot 2016. the teachers under work. This 5. Volunteer teacher in the help but be in awe of their beauty her tutelage. What is attested Bamboo School in Sanklaburi, and their rarity; thus, becoming In all her years as a sets her apart as by her Thailand on April 18-May 11, prized possessions. Similarly, simple classroom teacher, an administrator active 2018 with the task of teaching a teacher like Ms. Sylvia is a she has manifested a high is that, while she English to both Elementary and rare gem whose beauty lies in sense of professionalism and is compassionate High School students and trained her heart for teaching young commendable work in engaging to those she works English teachers as well. The minds and for serving others. students in authentic learning. with, she is also Bamboo School provides Her outstanding contribution to Long before the School adopted able to assert education for Burmese refugee the De La Salle Santiago Zobel the Next Generation Blended her authority children on the border of Community is worth emulating Learning (NxGBL) program, when it comes to Myanmar and Thailand. and worth celebrating. Ms. Sylvia was already at the decision-making. She is truly DLSZ’s helm of developing lessons that Ms. Sylvia believes in embodiment of an exemplar show students’ understanding She the importance of empowering Lasallian mentor. of the lessons through guided became others. As Grade School 6 7 Photo by AdComm Literary Project Happiness Teachers honored on World ...from p. 5 videoke booth, a gaming booth, by Isabelle Serene Pongos creative arts booth, reading and Teacher’s Day, Oct. 4 calming booth, and the cheer Lasallianby Danica Co De La Salle Zobel of poems, and and appreciation booth. Each celebrated World Teacher’s Day showing projects activity focuses on techniques last October 4 to recognize the for teachers on A Lasallian is kind. and methods that would help importance and purpose of our teacher’s day. A Lasallian stays on the right line. them relax and cope with stress. loving and kind teachers. Many teachers A Lasallian is bright. appreciated these A Lasallian leads to light. Ms. Malli explains that these This special day is loved gestures with If they can’t be the light, they can be the spark. skills are essential. “All the by most and many students. A a simple thank It’s like shining in the park. counselors have noticed that student from 6B, Sarah Jasmine you. As part of A Lasallian studies hard. a lot of kids are really having Therese M. Santiaguel said, “(It’s) the celebration, It’s like playing cards. awesome because the teachers can the teachers Transforming the Lasallian Youth through academics, their social life, have a break.” I guess we do have also enjoyed the Photo by HS SRCC Faith, Service, and Communion theirdifficulty family life, managing their personal their To a Lasallian reunion. to all agree, right? Teacher’s Lounge After students were sent concerns, so we think that other A Lasallian prays set up by the HS SRCC where the home, the teachers had their own than the services that we already In all the days. Students did activities teachers were able to enjoy a free celebration also organized by the give like interviews, counselling, A Lasallian is full of love. such as performing songs, reading manicure, massage, and snacks. Student Council. and guidance classes, we He or she thanks the Lord above. thought that exposing them to If you earn a golden medallion, these types of activities will help You are truly a Lasallian. them become more aware and by Francis Alessandro C. Narciso Let’s Smash! more knowledgeable in terms “Super Smash Brothers” is in this series. The first installment Content) fighters are constantly of learning how to cope with a fighting game made by Nintendo, released was on the Nintendo being added to the game. What’s a video game company in Japan. 64 console in 1999. In the latest more is that Sakurai himself said The characters featured are from installment,(Super Smash Bros. that even more DLC characters Thetheir SCO difficulties would asalso a student.”like to different Nintendo video game Ultimate) released on December would be in development. You recognize the support of series like Super Mario, Kirby, of 2018 on the Nintendo Switch, can play online with other people Pili, Lipi at Pino... the LFMD, administrators, The Legend of Zelda, and even there are 70+ fighters who each and there are still more stuff you principals, CSAFs, Lasallian other characters from other have their own special moves and can discover in the game yourself. Partners, and the Parent franchises like Sega. The series attacks. Many people have different Association for having creator is Masahiro Sakurai and techniques to dominate other PILIPINO! parent volunteers help there have been five installments New DLC (Downloadable players; that’s why it’s a very ni Bb. Ariane C. Candelaria, Guro-GS Filipino run the various booths. enjoyable game for people of all ages. This game has easy controls which are, of course, easy to learn. Nagmula kay Bathala Ngunit di ko malirip Dunong at kaluluwa Dito sa aking isip Smash Bros. has always been Pati ang ating wika Ang nangyayari ngayon Sa madla’y ipapasa. Sa bagong henerasyon. Tayo‘y magsama-sama a popular game and for some Itaguyod sa madla people, it’s their favorite Simbolo ng sarili Wikang sariling atin Pagmamahal sa kapwa game. I personally think that Sentro ng ating wika. Smash got better with Super Smash Na di maikukubli Mababa ang pagtingin Bros. Ultimate released. Since Wikang sinasalita Kaya’t di maisalin Smash Ultimate’s announcement Ng malalayang bansa. Kultura’t kwento natin. on June 2018, people have been Photo by nintendo.co.uk excited to play it. Nanalo ang tula ni Bb. Candelaria sa isang Patimpalak ng Pagsulat ng Tula ng LRC noong Buwan ng Wika. 8 9 MINECRAFT A Great Cultural Phenomenon by Vitto Lorenzo B. Bisuña Minecraft, what makes it worth coming back to? After all these years, laying dormant, waiting to get its chance in the spotlight, does it really deserve it? Should its lost popularity come back like a sheep coming back to its shepherd? Let’s find out.

A hard thing to go about this is nice to revisit the game and have how many things contributed to those feelings all over again. the revival of Minecraft. It’s hard to list and harder to explain, so it’s MECHANICS, GAMEPLAY, AND best to talk about the elephants SIMPLICITY in the minecart (I know that only one mob can stay in a minecart For a game that seems filled to the at a time, but saying boat sounds brim with easy to learn gameplay, to get into or be immersed weird). there is still a tremendous amount in if mechanics are simple, of mechanics to discover and mess and Minecraft excels at that. PAST MEMORIES around with, especially for new Building, combat, crafting, players. However, with more and mining, and almost the entirety Minecraft uses simple gameplay combined with complex If you played Minecraft in the more updates coming, it gives of the game is overrun with possibilities for application, providing endless hours of fun past, what did you feel playing it? an incentive for older players to simplicity, and because of the fact for both new and old players alike. Photos from Pixabay.com What was the feeling of discovery, come back and learn the things that the game is shrouded in it, it’s adventure, and playing with that Mojang/Microsoft added to easy to pick up and keep playing because the formula is very easy to Due to all of these factors that friends? If you ever felt some sort the game, while newer players TETRIS as the best-selling game. From the expansive lands to follow. make the game so great, it’s no of emotion when playing like can keep playing, considering that It’s no misunderstanding. Due to explore and the caves to dig, its surprise that people have come happiness, wonder, etc, it might be there is still much to explore and all that is added, such as improved tone feels calming, mostly due to IMPROVEMENTS, UPDATES, back after all these years. From try in Minecraft. villages, Pillager raids, new items the sound effects, and music done AND POSSIBILITIES the relevance of servers such as and enemies from the 1.14 update, by C418 with many pieces such as 2b2t (the oldest anarchy server in Minecraft is enjoyable for many Village and Pillage, , updates are “Wet Hands”, “Sweden”, and more. How do you keep somebody Minecraft) and SMPLive(a server reasons. It could be working much more consistent than before It makes the game have a better invested in a game for a long time? where streamers play together) together, exploring, building, so that Mojang(or Microsoft)can feel, and really has that player Updates, that’s the key. Over 10 to the fact that Microsoft and discovering, and more. Now, these still retain its big audience. immersion that keeps players reasons are big contributors to years ago, Minecraft was only a coming back to always have that Mojang are working extra hard to test, but after countless versions improve the game to keep players why Minecraft has gathered such MOOD AND TONE familiar feel--one that no other a large following, but, surprisingly, and updates, it has changed, game has. in and allow them to have more improved, and accumulated such fun, Minecraft, after all these years, there is an even larger contributor. To many Minecraft players, ~~~ a large audience that it even beat really deserves its recognition. Photo from Pixabay.com Normally, a game will be easy Minecraft feels very… peaceful. 10 11 How to Give Beyond Things on Christmas by Christian Ezra Webb

Give the gift of friendship. Friends are the people who can help you get through Share your blessings 1 to the orphans and bad days and who can help Give love to your you with anything. Without pets. If you are lonely the less fortunate. friends, people will be sad and your parents are Donate your 4 belongings that you because they have no friends always at work and 3 don’t need and that they can to talk to. you have no siblings, pets come to the rescue and use like old shirts that are still what do they bring with in good condition or shoes them? Happiness. They can and toys you’ve outgrown. be your playmate (though be warned that dogs and cats have very short lives unless you have a tortoise that can live up to 100 years). Pets protect and love you uncon- Give the gift of time ditionally so give a little love to family. Family is back. the most important Give time to God. 2 elements of living. Pray because it is Without Family who the Lord’s birthday, would take care of you love and sometimes, we you and guide you.So spend 5 forget this when as much time as you can we are too busy worrying with your family so that you about gifts and organizing can make them and yourself festivities. happy. Photos from Pixabay.com