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VISION No. 8 A.Y. 2017-2018 August 31, 2017

A premier learning institution with national and international Grace and elegance can be flaunted even at recognition, a young age. developing lifelong Mien Kloppers, a Third Grade Valiant Knight learners and leaders proved that she is not only talented and smart, but is with competencies, also graceful and photogenic. Mien was hailed as global perspectives, and hearts of the Grand Winner of the Philippine Kid Super Model service in a culture held at SM Masinag in Pasig City last August 27, 2017. of academic and Mien Kloppers poses with grace as she was Mien won the hearts of the judges and the hailed as the Grand Winner of Philippine Kid crowd. She received almost all of the awards in the values excellence. Super Model. said competition. Among the recognitions that she MISSION STATEMENT received are the following:

Peoples’ Choice Award, We are committed Best in Formal Wear Award, to provide quality Runway Princess Award, international education through Philippine Kid Fashionista

the 5Cs: Award, Photographers’ Choice Award, and Competence, Character, Philippine Kid Super Model Commitment to Grand Winner Award. Achieve, Way to go Mien! Collaboration and Creativity. *Third Grade: *Fourth Grade: We seek to develop Luke Alabro Claudine Coley lifelong learners and Kaith Aquino Micaya Coliyat leaders. Amber Cabral Marley Deza *Fifth Grade: We prepare learners Angelo Dimaandal Lara Tan Dhruv Agrawal to respond to the Mien Kloppers Nicole Ubamos Sheena Dueñas needs of the 21st Dana Yanga Wesley Tan Daniel Magtibay

century. STONYHURST *Sixth Grade *Seventh Grade: STONYHURST SOUTHVILLE Chrizia Aclan Princess De Chavez SOUTHVILLE INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL Raymond Valdez Veana Vazquez SCHOOL SCHOOL Batangas City, Batangas City, Philippines Tel. No. (043) 7233595 Tel. No. (043) 7233595 www.stonyhurst.edu.ph www.stonyhurst.edu.ph [email protected] to the qualifiers for the Mathematics Training Pool [email protected] No. 8 A.Y. 2017-2018 Page 2

Pervasive and consistent messages to young people about drugs and alcohol can prevent substance abuse. Effective prevention requires that the same messages about alcohol, drugs, and tobacco be delivered by multiple ’ ’ messengers- schools, parents, peers, and the community, repeatedly throughout childhood and adolescence. That is why SSIS conducts an annual ’ Preventive Discipline Seminar (PDS)

on Substance Abuse. This is done to ensure that the students will be aware of the negative things MUFTI DAY brought by illegal drugs and also to ensure that they will avoid the use of such prohibited substances. ’ ’

K.I.P. Keeps Kids Active

The Pre-School kids were definitely energized by the Kinesthetic Intelligence Program (K.I.P.), an activity which

connects learning with fun but meaningful games and activities.

The program aims to teach interrelated subjects through a series of educational games, songs, and physical activities which are also designed to develop the students’ motor skills. K.I.P. usually starts with telling stories that will reflect the Value of the Month. Since this is a monthly activity, the activities target the standards and objectives for the whole month.

K.I.P. also builds confidence, socialization skills, and discipline among the kids. Children from Nursery/ Pre-Kinder, Junior Kinder, and Senior Kinder were combined in the gym. Through this setup, they are able to meet new friends, try more challenging activities, and follow simple school rules.

Step out of your comfort zone Valiant Knight it’s high time and try something new! We would to shine! SSIS encourages students to like to invite the students from submit their applications for the Duke of Grades 1-12 to join the Grow the Edinburgh International (DOE) Award Extra Mile (G.E.M.) Project. It’s time to for the S.Y. 2017-2018. The award is unleash your hidden potentials and open to all young people aged 14-24. discover new things while enjoying a Since the program is about personal new perspective in learning. To development, it is non-competitive, register, please accomplish a form in enjoyable, voluntary, and balanced. It the Principal’s Office. Registration only requires sustained effort over time is on-going! (GRIT). Register now!

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PARENTING CORNER

Filipino: a Reflection of our September 04-08 Substance Abuse and Awareness Week Identity and Culture September 04

Who wants their child to be left behind in this highly competitive General Assembly world where English seems to be the universal language? No one does. With Preventive Discipline Seminar on Substance Abuse everyday exposure to cable TV, Hollywood movies, multimedia games, and English-versed books, children do become more proficient in the English September 06 Mufti Day language. The downside? Speaking Filipino has taken a backseat for most. Theme: Grand Parents’ Day No wonder our Valiant Knights struggle with Filipino words and grammar September 07 concepts. Audio-Visual Exam As a Filipino, our language is inextricably connected to who we are September 06-07 as people. August is considered as the month of celebrating and taking pride CGS of 7th and 8th Grade of our . Fostering a love of Filipino in your child instills with September 08 them a sense of pride and belongingness. The following are the ways on how HOLIDAY Batangas Province Festival you can encourage your children to love and speak the (cited in the article written by Annie Garcia-Manlulo, M.A.): 1. Speak it. The most effective way to learn a language is to hear it in actual Qoute of the Week everyday conversation. At home, ask everyone to speak to your child in Filipino. Instead of requiring your child’s yaya to converse with him in English, let her use Success comes from knowing that you Filipino as they go through their daily routine. This will introduce your tyke to new vocabulary in a proper context. did your best to become the best that 2. Tell a tale. you are capable of being. Use stories as a springboard for language learning. Children love storytelling, so engage your child in fun read-aloud sessions using storybooks in – John Wooden Filipino. This will expose him or her not only to the language but also to the Filipino culture. 3. Sing and play along. It has been proven that learning ensues during fun and enjoyable OF THE WEEK activities. Use music and games to help your child learn to speak Filipino. Singing Pinoy songs, and using it in games will surely heighten his interest in learning our language. ’ 4. Use technology. Explore a variety of media resources such as video clips, software, and other online tools that help make learning the Filipino language both fun and engaging. Qoute of the Week 5. Individualize. Find out how much or how little Filipino words he or she knows. This will Patience, persistence and help you create an age-appropriate lesson for your child. perspiration make an unbeatable Filipino is a beautiful language that reflects our identity and culture. We should celebrate our heritage and our history by making sure that our combination for success. children know how to speak Filipino, and speak it well.

References: http://www.smartparenting.com.ph/parenting/preschooler/7-tips-to-helping-kids-learn-the-filipino-language ANTHONY PAUL M. CALADO https://ph.theasianparent.com/encourage-child-love-filipino-language/ Principal

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