ISSUE NO. 1 july 2019 ay 2019-2020 theme: Transforming the Lasallian Youth Lasallian Achievers Through Faith, Service and Communion

KIMWELL (DLSZ 2027) AND MILAN (DLSZ 2027) in this issue GARNER AWARDS IN CHALLENGE FOR FUTURE lasallian achievers MATHEMATICIANS (CFM), INDONESIA 3 Aldrich John Kimwell (DLSZ 2027) and Joshua Milan (DLSZ 2027) bagged awards in the 5th alumni achievers Challenge for Future Mathematicians (CFM) held in Bogor, Indonesia last October 27 to 30, 11 2018. in the community Aldrich and Joshua both received Silver awards during the Individual contest and 12 new BROTHERS ON THE BLOCK placed First Runner-up in the team contest under the Middle Primary Division category of sparked summer 2019 the said competition.

cover story These two mathletes are part of the Philippine contingent selected and trained by the Mathematical Development Academy of the 16 dlsz forms animosaic: humans of st. la salle (MathDAP).

feature Challenge for Future Mathematicians is an international contest for primary to secondary students which started since 2014. It is an All smiles for Joshua Milan (left) and Aldrich Joshua Kimwell 19 learning and exploring - a 2-in-1 us trip annual competition held in different hosting (right) after receiving their trophy during the awarding ceremony. Asian countries with the aim of exchanging information, initiatives and latest applications lasallian partners related to mathematics across the world. Among the participating countries are 21 meet the new grade school principal Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. We are proud of you, Aldrich and Joshua! dlsz as part of global inclusivity Animo La Salle!

being in service to you

Attending the WLC Training for Subject ONG (DLSZ 2029) BAGS SILVER Coordinators: Doing All my Actions for the Love Suzette Balgos Liz Orbino Gasta MEDAL IN IMWIC 2019 Editor Associate Editor of God

Kat Tan Lorie Cruz DLSZ congratulates Kenzie Ong (DLSZ 2029) for winning Graphic/Layout Artist Secretary gale 2: an explorer is never lost. the silver medal in this year’s International Math Wizard Challenge (IMWiC) held last June 15 – 19, 2019 in Kuala Ricky Lopez / Ryan Siaron Photographers APPLE, INC. RECOGNIZES MR. JHOLAN TORRES AS APPLE Lumpur, Malaysia. IMWiC is organized by Mathematics DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR Education Clinic of Indonesia, Mathematics Development Academy of the Philippines and Fujian Oversea Corporation. Comments and suggestions including articles for SinagBerde may be sent through E-mail: MICROSOFT CERTIFIES MORE DLSZ TEACHERS [email protected] Institutional Recognition Ceremony pays tribute to Committed Lasallian Partners 3 Lasallian Achievers Lasallian Achievers

DLSZ SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BAGS GOLD AT THE Grade School Mathletes Finished With CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL 2019 Medals In Thailand International By Mariana Urera (DLSZ 2020) Mathematics Olympiad 2019

Zachary Karl Chavez Collin Chion Jacob Bernas

Annually, World Projects organizes multiple workshop, they gathered competent insights music festivals in different countries to bring through Les Toreadors by Bizet from the opera together musicians of all ages from all over “Carmen”. the world. Under the baton of the Orchestra Director/Conductor Mr. Leopoldo F. Sumera Jr., The participating groups are composed conductress Ms. Nena Chavez, and guidance of a variety of musical ensembles namely of Mr. Linwell Lalic, Ms. Ruby Natividad, Ms. the Balwyn High School Choir (Melbourne, Nadialyn Saraza, and Mr. Daryl Galicia, the Australia), the Midwest Philharmonic Orchestra DLSZ Symphony Orchestra created memories (Illinois, U.S.A.), the Vanderbilt Wind Symphony and learned lessons that will last a lifetime (Tennessee, U.S.A.), and of course, our dear Allen Abrojena John Lain Aguada through participating in the much prestigious Symphony Orchestra performing classical, Chicago International Music Festival led by jazz and carols. Through an astounding Members of the Philippine team in the 2019 TIMC is an annual competition jointly organized Deborah Lee Gibbs, Chief Executive Officer performance of Col. Antonino Buenaventura’s bagged medals and awards in the recently held by Hongkong’s Olympiad Education and Thailand of World Projects Corporation of the United Sketches and Gioachino Rossini’s Thailand International Mathematics Competition Mathematics Society. This years’ competition was States of America. L’Italiana in Algeri Overture at the Studebaker (TIMC) in Phuket Thailand last April 5 – 8, 2019. participated in by Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Theater in Chicago, Illinois and the persevering DLSZ young Mathletes – Zachary Karl Chavez Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Ukraine, The festival is composed of an adjudicated efforts of many, the DLSZ Symphony Orchestra (DLSZ 2030) and Jacob Bernas (DLSZ 2026) Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Taiwan, Vietnam, performance and workshops by world- was awarded Gold bringing pride to the DLSZ received Gold Medals while John Iain Iñigo Myanmar, and Cambodia. renowned musicians. On the third day of the community and country in April 3, 2019. Aguada (Batch 2028) and Allen Tobey Mateo festival, the 60-piece orchestra had a workshop Abrojena (Batch 2030) won Silver and Bronze Gold medal finishers will be invited in World with the talented Dr. Anthony Mazzaferro, the Medals, respectively. Collin David Chiong (Batch International Mathematical Olympiad which will be Director of Bands at Fullerton College. In this 2030) finished with a Merit Award. held in Tokyo, Japan this December.

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ROBOTICS ELITE TEAM BAGS MEDALS AND TEAM CYLLO JUNIOR LEAGUE FROM DLSZ WINS RECEIVES OVER-ALL BEST SCHOOL AWARD IN THE EXPLORE AND DISCOVER AWARD IN FLL JUNIOR 2019 SUMMER SUMO GAMES LEAGUE IN TEXAS, USA

(L-R) Franc Andre A. Dimatatac, Eduardo Matteo E. Valdez, Zoie Francesca B. Aldave, Chito S. Roxas Jr., Emmanuel Jace S. Savellano, and Robert Philip C. Lim Congratulations to the DLSZ Robotics Team for 5) Javier Alejandro A. Cuyno (DLSZ winning Champion and Over-all Best School 2025) – 2nd Runner up, Robot in Movie The DLSZ Robotics Elite Team represented The team members were: in the recently concluded 2019 Summer (Elementary Division) the Philippine Robotics National Junior League Sumo Games held last May 24-25 in St. Peter 6) Antonio Emmanuel Caste III C. Due as Team and made waves in the recent FIRST Zoie Francesca B. Aldave (DLSZ 2021) the Apostle School, . The event was (DLSZ 2026) – 2nd Runner up, Sumobot LEGO League (FLL) World Championships Chito S. Roxas Jr. (DLSZ 2021) participated by a total of 44 schools from all 1kg (Elementary Division) held on April 17-20, 2019 in Houston, Texas. Emmanuel Jace S. Savellano, (DLSZ 2021) over the Philippines. 7) Joshua Elijah M. (DLSZ 2025) – 1st Robert Philip C. Lim (DLSZ 2021) Runner up, Sumo (Family Edition) The national delegation comprised of Team Eduardo Matteo E. Valdez (DLSZ 2021) The DLSZ Robotics Elite Team earned the 8) Bernardo Isaiah III C. Escalona (DLSZ CYLLO Junior League (ages 6-12) from De La Franc Andre A. Dimatatac (DLSZ 2026) following highest awards as enumerated below: 2028) – 2nd Runner up, Innovative Salle Zobel Robotics Elite Team. The challenge Category (Elementary Division) for the Junior League, MISSION MOON, was Kudos to their coaches, Mr. Heinz Elorde, 1) Carlos Jacob C. Chiong (DLSZ 2027) – 9) Bjorn Isaac C. Escalona (DLSZ 2023) – to learn about the Earth’s moon and what is Mr. Donald Lleno, Mr. Denis Errabo and Mr. 1st Runner up, Best Over-All Champion 2nd Runner up, Sumo (Family Edition) needed to live there. Team CYLLO won the Norman Talavera! Animo! (Individual) 10) Beatrize Ysabelle C. Escalona (DLSZ Explore and Discover Award with their project 2) Alan Miguel Joaquin M. Ocho (DLSZ 2021) – Technical Awardee, Sumobot 1kg that aims to solve the problem of supplying 2021) – 1st Runner up, Best Over-All (High School Division) enough food and oxygen to astronauts on the Champion (Individual) moon by creating a robot that can sustain the 3) Dominic Leo B. Ramos (DLSZ 2024) – Kudos to team coaches Mr. Ramon Torres and life of cyanobacteria. Champion, Robot in Movie (Elementary Mr. Donald Lleno! Division) 4) Enzo Joaquim Petrache (DLSZ 2025) – 2nd Runner up, Robot in Movie (Elementary Division)

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ROBOTICS ELITE TEAM RECEIVES ENERGY JHS GEM STUDENTS SHINE IN VARIOUS MATH AWARD IN THE 2019 VEX ROBOTICS WORLD COMPETITIONS Several JHS Goals for Excellence in Mathematics (GEM) students CHAMPIONSHIP IN KENTUCKY, USA shone in various mathematics competitions such as the Singapore & Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO), Math Without Borders (Winter and Spring Rounds), HKIMO (Hong Kong International Math Olympiad), and Math League.

SASMO is a Singapore based competition and is one of the largest math contests in Asia. The JHS winners are: • Anton Mikhail Gonzales – (DLSZ 2025) – Gold • Christian Gendrano – (DLSZ 2024) – Gold • Chelsea Lianne Tan Gomez – (DLSZ 2023) – Silver • Martin Johan Ocho – (DLSZ 2023) – Silver • Chelsea Marie Echevarria – (DLSZ 2023) -Bronze • Raphael Antonio Caguiat – (DLSZ 2023) – Bronze • John Eulogio Rodriguez – (DLSZ 2024) - Bronze • Marcus Julian Ocho – (DLSZ 2022) – Bronze

These students qualified for the Philippine Team for the Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC) to be held in Singapore from July 6-9, 2019, while the SASMO Gold and Silver medalists in addition, qualified for the International Junior Math Olympiad (IJMO) to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from July 26-30, 2019. The DLSZ Robotics Elite Team represented GRADE SCHOOL the Philippine Robotics National Team in the Bernardo Isaia Escalona (DLSZ 2028) Math Without Borders is an age-group competition held remotely 2019 VEX Robotics World Championship – Reese Reilly Albano (DLSZ 2027) in three rounds (Autumn, Winter and Spring) and ends with a final VEX IQ Challenge. This event was participated Sofia Annika Ysabel Pagilagan (DLSZ 2027) contest in Nessebar, Bulgaria. by a total of 409 teams from the different parts Gian Nicolas Casimiro (DLSZ 2027) of the world held last April 28 to May 1, 2019 in Carlos Jacob Chiong (DLSZ 2027) Math Without Borders (Winter Round) winners are: Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Enrique Alonso Pioquinto (DLSZ 2026) • Christian Gendrano – (DLSZ 2024)- Gold • Annika Logarta – (DLSZ 2023) – Silver Jose Antonio Hernandez (DLSZ 2026) • Martin Johan Ocho – (DLSZ 2023 ) – Silver Congratulations to DLSZ-GS1 Robotics Elite • Mikaelle Dominique Karo – (DLSZ 2021) – Bronze Team composed of Sofia Annika Ysabel JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL • Anton Mikhail Gonzales – (DLSZ 2025) – Bronze Pagilagan, Enrique Alonso Pioquinto, and Gian Bjorn Isaac Escalona (DLSZ 2023) • Maria Tricia Ocho – (DLSZ 2025) – Bronze • Marcus Julian Ocho – (DLSZ 2022) – Bronze Nicolas Casimiro. They won the Energy award Kevin Hernandez (DLSZ 2023) All six of them qualified to be part of the Philippine Team for the • John Eulogio Rodriguez – (DLSZ 2024) – Bronze and were division finalists in the Elementary Bianca Nicole Casimiro (DLSZ 2023) final round to be held in Hong Kong, China from August 30 – September 2, 2019. School Division VEX IQ at VEX Worlds! Eddrian Costes (DLSZ 2023) Math Without Borders (Spring Round) winners are: Bianca Ysabel Roxas (DLSZ 2023) • Christian Gendrano – (DLSZ 2024) – Silver Math League is the largest network of local and state math Well done DLSZ-JHS2 Robotics Elite Team • Anton Mikhail Gonzales – (DLSZ 2025) – Bronze competitions at the elementary, middle, and high school levels • Martin Johan Ocho – (DLSZ 2023) – Bronze composed of Jose Antonio Hernandez, Kevin Kudos to team coaches Mr. Ramon Torres, Mr. in the United States. The Math League Philippine Nationals • John Eulogio Rodriguez – (DLSZ 2024) – Bronze Hernandez, and Bianca Nicole Casimiro. Donald Lleno, and Mr. Albert Pagilagan! were held last April 17, 2019 at Makati Hope Christian School, Congratulations for making it to Arts Division and the following JHS emerged as winners, qualifying for the is a Hong Kong based examination consisting of five main Finals in the VEX IQ Challenge Middle School HKIMO mathleague.org UN National Championships: topics: Logical Thinking, Algebra, Number Theory, Geometry, and • Chelsea Lianne Gomez – (DLSZ 2023) - Top 5 Division at VEX Worlds. Combinatorics. HKIMO Heat Rounds was held at UP College of • Christian Gendrano – (DLSZ 2024) - Top 7 Statistics last June 2, 2019 and the JHS winners are: The participants of the 2019 VEX Robotics The above students were trained by GEM teachers Mr. Albert • Christian Gendrano – (DLSZ 2024) – Gold World Championship – Philippine Team are as N. Pagilagan and Mr. Gerard Ferrer under the JHS Math • Martin Johan Ocho – (DLSZ 2023) – Gold follows: Department. • Chelsea Marie Echevarria – (DLSZ 2023) – Gold • Tricia Jasmin Ocho – (DLSZ 2025) – Silver • Chelsea Lianne Gomez – (DLSZ 2023) – Silver 8 • Marcus Julian Ocho – (DLSZ 2022) – Silver 9 Lasallian Achievers alumni AchieverS

DLSZ GEM STUDENTS EARN AWARDS IN DLSZ Alumni Graduate with Distinction in METROBANK-MTAP-DEPED MATH CHALLENGE university of the philippines

Georgina Mia Gato Ana Rafaela Sarmiento Joseph Alexander Paguio Martin Francis Jacinto

(L-R) Coach Charlie, Jan Rei, Anton, Athena, Andy, Zach, Gian, Milo, Julia, Joshua, and Coach Gabe Hats off to our very own alumni for receiving high distinction from the University of the Philippines Congratulations to the following GEM students who emerged Julia Bernadette Cruz (DLSZ 2026) – Third Honor (UP) Diliman: as individual competition winners in the Sectoral and Regional Chelsea Marie Echevarria (DLSZ 2023) – Third Honor Metrobank-MTAP-DEPED Math Challenge held last February Chelsea Lianne Gomez (DLSZ 2023) – Third Honor 1. Georgina Mia Gato (DLSZ 2015) 2 at Cecilio Apostol Elementary School, Caloocan City. • 2019 Class Valedictorian and the first Summa Cum Laude graduate under Political Science Furthermore, the GEM young mathletes also performed Program • Athena Gabrielle Kimwell (DLSZ 2025)- 2nd place both well in the Team Area Finas last February 7 at MGC New in sectoral and regional levels Life Christian Academy, where DLSZ competed with other • Jacob Bernas (DLSZ 2026) – 4th Place both in sectoral private schools in Area 3 (Muntinlupa, Taguig, Parañaque 2. Ana Rafaela Sarmiento (DLSZ 2015) and regional levels and Las Piñas). The DLSZ teams got the following results: • Magna Cum Laude, BS Family Life and Child Development • Martin Johan Ocho (DLSZ 2023) – 4th Place in the Grade 1 Team (DLSZ 2030): First Place out of 16 teams Sectoral and 5th Place in the Regional Level Zachary Karl Chavez and Andrea Ancheta – Gold 3. Joseph Alexander Paguio (DLSZ GS 2008) • Gian Louis Valenciano (DLSZ 2027) – 7th Place both in medalists • Cum Laude, Doctor of Medicine sectoral and regional levels Grade 3 Team (DLSZ 2028): First Place out of 17 teams Johan Gabriel Pantoni and Jacob Eulogio Rodrigues III – 4. Martin Francis Jacinto (DLSZ 2007) 13 of our GEM students qualified to the Individual Competition Gold Medalists • Cum Laude, Doctor of Medicine Finals after being recognised as among the merit awardees Grade 4 Team (DLSZ 2027): Third Place out of 16 teams • 6th Placer Dental Boards, Doctor of Dental Medicine after the Elimination Round held last January 19, 2019 at the Gian Louis Valenciano and Joshua Milan – Bronze Muntinlupa Science High School. They are the following: Medalists Johan Gabriel Pantoni (DLSZ 2028) – First Honor Grade 5 Team (DLSZ 2026): Second Place out of 20 teams You make your alma mater ‘greener’ with pride! Jacob Eulogio Rodriguez (DLSZ 2028) – First Honor Jacob Bernas and Julia Bernadette Cruz – Silver Medalists Anton Mikhail Gonzales (DLSZ 2025) – First Honor Grade 6 Team (DLSZ 2025): Second Place out of 22 teams Athena Gabrielle Kimwell (DLSZ 2025) – First Honor Athena Gabrielle Kimwell and Anton Mikhail Gonzales – Martin Johan Ocho (DLSZ 2023) – First Honor Silver Medalists Gian Gabriel Ignacio (DLSZ 2028) – Second Honor Jan Rei Tanudtanud (DLSZ 2029) – Third Honor Hats off to our GEM Coaches, Mr. Charlie Amarela, Mr. Robert Joshua Milan (DLSZ 2027) – Third Honor Gabriel Cosme, and Mr. Albert Pagilagan for motivating and Gian Louis Valenciano (DLSZ 2027) – Third Honor training our young mathematicians. Animo La Salle! Jacob Bernas (DLSZ 2026) – Third Honor

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New BROTHERS ON THE BLOCK

De La Salle Santiago Zobel School opened its doors to four new Brothers in the Grade School Department. Full Name: Br. Mico De Leon FSC For one academic year, these Brothers will teach Christian Living to Grades 2-5 students. Nickname: Br. Mico Let us get to know them better as they share their life before they enter the ministry and their journey as a Lasallian Brother. College: De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde

Degree: Business Administration major in Human Resource Management Full Name: Br. Ivan Karlo Mercado Umali FSC Assignment in DLSZ: Grade 3 Christian Living Teacher Nickname: Br. Ivan Interest/Hobbies: Going to the gym, watching Netflix College:

Degree: BS in Accountancy

Assignment in DLSZ: Grade 5 Christian Living Teacher

Interest/Hobbies: Avengers, color Gray, Music, Singing Br. Mico eagerly recalled what his parents did “Being a De La Salle Brother is the proudest before he entered the De La Salle Brothers. choice I have made in my life. I am grateful “My mom and dad shopped all white “things” that God has graced me with courage and for me – shirts, underwear, sando, etc. I found perseverance to trust in Him and believe in my it funny – nevertheless, I asked them why, and vocation, and to choose it every day despite the they said enthusiastically, ‘son, white is a color many opportunities I have as a young man,” Br. of purity!’” Mico said. Br. Ivan was initially invited to enter priesthood “Doubts are normal; they purify our intentions. but he declined. When he joined the Brothers’ So, I say that every day is a decision to be a Although it was not an instant ‘yes’ when Br. His vocation journey allowed him to deepen Live-in Program (BLIP), he was inspired by Brother. And today, I continue to say yes to this Alex Diaz FSC invited Br. Mico to join BLIP, the his relationship with God, to serve and make a the other Brothers’ fraternal concern with each beautiful invitation,” Br. Ivan explained. latter knew that there was something that God significant impact on other people, together with other. That is when he knew that he wanted to was telling him in that initial invitation. After a the other Brothers, lay partners, and students become a Lasallian Brother. For him, the best thing about being a Lasallian while, he eventually joined the Brothers. who share the Lasallian mission of teaching Brother is the interaction he has to those minds, touching hearts, and transforming lives. “I liked the ministry of teaching the young. I also entrusted to his care and the relationships he enjoyed the apostolate we had as aspirants. builds and nurtures with the other partners. We taught catechism and literacy to children of poor families who live at the back of the Truly, Br. Ivan follows a path that not every school,” he shared. one of his age would consider doing. It is the opportunity to experience the reality of Jesus Before becoming a Brother, Br. Ivan aspired in the fraternal Brothers’ community where to be a successful auditor and accounting he belongs to and in the supportive school professor. He also wanted to be a great singer. he ministers to that makes being a Lasallian He admitted that he did have apprehensions Brother fun. before entering the ministry.

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Full Name: Br. Cyrill Escolano FSC Full Name: Br. Jeanoel Endaya FSC

Nickname: Br. Kino Nickname: Br. Jeano

College: Southern Luzon State University; College: University of Santo Tomas BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering Degree: AB Political Science Post Graduate: ; Master of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering Assignment in DLSZ: Grade 4 Christian Living Teacher

Assignment in DLSZ: Grade 2 Christian Living Teacher Interest/Hobbies: Watching movies and series

Interest/Hobbies: Science and Technology stuff, building robots

Growing up, Br. Kino did not consider joining For Br. Kino, to be a Lasallian Brother is to be Being involved in service oriented clubs and When asked what can he advise to young the La Salle Brothers. His original dream was a brother to everyone most especially to the organizations way back in high school as well students, who as early as 10 years old, express to practice his profession and work in research students. He is enjoying his life as a Brother as having been part of the student council their interest in entering the ministry, Br. Jeano and development area in science, technology because he is able to accompany young people and Search-In were big factors that led to Br. shared, “Hold on to that desire but remain and engineering. When Br. Kino got the chance towards Jesus. Jeano’s decision to join the aspirancy in 2011 open to other possibilities. It is good to have to teach, his dream changed to becoming a and eventually postulancy in 2016. that interest and eventually everything will fall full-time university professor. After three years This Brother from the town of Quezon wants into place. Maybe for now, always include that of teaching, he decided to pursue his master’s his students to remember him as someone At first, Br. Jeano’s family did not totally agree particular desire in prayers.” degree in DLSU where he got exposed to the who genuinely cares for them. with his decision to join the Brothers. He used mission of St. John Baptist de La Salle. to dream of becoming a lawyer.

“I love teaching. I love the children. I think that “I was not always sure where that “yes” I gave was my initial attraction to the Brother’s life,” years ago would lead me but I was certain I Br. Kino shared. “Eventually, fraternal love in had to try it out so I can see if it is meant for me the community and the spiritual enrichment or not,” he recalled. “It has been three years that I am experiencing in this life sustained me since then and I am happy that my family have in my vocation.” been more supportive now.”

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DLSZ FORMS animosaic:

humans of st. la salle President’s Council members join the crowd in dancing “One Heart, One Commitment, One Life”

GS SRCC, together with Mr. Kristian Kagahastian, lead the Mob Dance

Over 3000 DLSZ students, Lasallian Partners, Congratulations to the DLSZ community parents and alumni participated as “pieces to a especially to the Facilities and Environment human mosaic” in ANIMOSAIC: Humans of St. Program Management Office (FEPMO), La Salle last July 3, 2019 at the DLSZ Globe Advancement and Communications Office Football Field. (AdComm), Coordinators for Student Affairs and Formations, Purchasing Office and Br. Bernie delivers his Lasallian message After forming the image of St. John Baptist de Lasallian Formation and Mission Department before the opening of umbrellas La Salle, everyone danced to “One Heart, One (LFMD) for their collective effort in making this Commitment, One Life” composed by Jorge momentous event a success! Roig and Antoni Bosch. The mob dance was choreographed by Mr. Kristian Kagahastian, Grade School PE Teacher.

ANIMOSAIC is one of the activities of to promote the spirit of 300 La Salle or the 300th year celebration of the life and legacy of St. John Baptist de La Salle. In today’s world, every Lasallian is also called to be the human face of St. La Salle – the face of the Founder in sustaining the mission of Ar. Jay Peter Nicolas (middle, providing a Christian and human education. front row) and the DIARS pose with the official hashtag of the commemoration of St. John Baptist de La Salle’s 300th death anniversary 16 17 in the community feature

SparkEd Summer 2019 Learning and Exploring - a 2-in-1 US Trip By Jessica Beatriz Morales By Denise J. Datuin (DLSZ 2024)

The summer of 2019 was one of my most memorable trips because I was able to join the Global Alternative Learning Experience, or more commonly known as GALE, along with other DLSZ students from Grades 7-12. It took place in America, as we were able to visit New York and Washington DC. This program helped me make new friends and gained closeness to my other batchmates, especially my roommates, as we learned more about each other and found something we all have in common.

On its third year, DLSZ held To kick-off the event, DLSZ invited National High School, Dep Ed Ilocos The first few days were a bit (Photo credit: Zara Alexandra R. Genuino, DLSZ 2024) its SparkEd Summer Seminar- keynote speakers, Ms. Abi Cabanilla Norte, “By using technology we awkward, but after being able to Workshop last May 16-17, 2019 at from De La Salle College St. Benilde can be better educators not only in break the ice, we were able to have since some of my other roommates dog walkers around the city, which the Sylvia P. Lina Theater Lobby Hub of Innovation and Inclusion following our plans but also in letting fun and laugh together, forgetting were cold and didn’t like the feeling apparently get paid well, according with the theme, “Embracing the (HiFi) and Mr. Paolo Balinas from our learners learn how to go out from the social tension we once had. of being high off the ground. Aside to Steve. Walking was a great way to 4th Industrial Revolution with Microsoft Philippines. their comfort zones and prepare Aside from making new friends, I from that, I noticed that the people see more places that led us to learn Technology.” them for the future.” got to meet and love our tour guides in America are very polite. They more things. In DLSZ’s intent in providing relevant and our driver, namely Chad, Steve, always greet us when we walk into A total of 96 participants from and meaningful learning experiences Further, Mr. Jan-Jan Decano of and Bob; they were very funny and a store or restaurant, and are very (continue on page 20) different public and private schools for students in preparing them for San Nicolas Elementary School- nice to us, and they made the whole friendly to us. Also, we saw a lot of were invited to attend the event: the future, the participants from the Ilocos Norte said that participating in experience exciting and lively. The seminar-workshop created Basic SparkEd is the greatest experience adult leaders were also very helpful 1. DepEd Schools Division of Ilocos and Advanced Blended Learning for a teacher to consider. and nice; they made sure we were Norte Lesson Designs, which incorporates safe so we can make the most out 2. De La Salle Araneta University, Blended Learning Models and Basic The participants went through of this trip. The whole journey was City and Advanced Robotics. As such, creative thinking process as they amazing, and I do not regret joining 3. La Salle Green Hills they were given the opportunity to design meaningful solutions in GALE at all, as we got to learn many 4. University of St La Salle choose and attend from different the classroom, at school or in the things about the world around us, 5. La Salle College Antipolo breakout sessions such as ICT community. Further, it provided and got to bond with new friends. 6. Liceo De La Salle SHS Bacolod Basic, ICT Advanced, Basic and our participants in using authentic 7. Green House Montessori School, Advanced Robotics- which was lead technology tools to students’ New York was very busy; it is not Cainta, Rizal and facilitated by our Grade School engagement in the classroom. At called ‘The City that Never Sleeps’ 8. Siliman University, Dumaguete and High School Teachers. the end of the seminar-workshop, for no reason! We had to walk very 9. De La Salle Medical and Health participants were expected to show fast to keep up with the pace of an Sciences Institute, Dasmarinas, According to our participants their outputs based from what average New Yorker. I even saw Cavite such as, Ms. Leonila Agbayani they’ve learned from the two-day “No Standing” signs on the streets! 10. St. Paul College Pasig of DepEd Ilocos Norte, “SparkEd event. Despite that, we got to visit many 11. Mariveles National High School- helps teachers to be courageous interesting places like the Empire Alion, enough to embrace the 4th industrial Ms. Jecah Morales is DLSZ’s State Building - it was very very 12. Studentship Philippines, Sultan education” and Ms. Lynnette Anne SparkEd Coordinator cold outside, but it had the most amazing view ever! After some quick Kudarat B. Mabini, Adriano P. Arzadon View from the top of the Empire State Building pictures, we had to go back down, 18 19 feature lasallian partners

Meet the new Grade School Principal

De La Salle Santiago Zobel School warmly welcomes Ms. Maria Elena Olivia C. Camatog, or more fondly known as Ms. Bong.

Before transferring to DLSZ, Ms. Bong has shared her teaching prowess and contributed her time as an accomplished administrator to the academic communities in Cavite and Manila.

She finished Bachelor of Arts Major in Economics and Master of Arts in Teaching, Major in English Language from De La Salle University, Manila. Presently, she is finishing her masters in Educational Leadership and Management in DLSU.

As the new Grade School Principal, she wants to encourage young learners to explore, discover and take Study for the Apotheosis of Washington found in The every opportunity that the school offers -- may it be geared Smithsonian American Art Museum towards academic development or on honing their God- given talents.

Meanwhile, in Washington DC, we were able to All in all, our GALE trip was a very good experience Aside from the aforementioned, her personal advocacy is developing reading proficiency in students. go to the Capitol! I learned many things from the for me, as I was able to practice traveling without my tour there, one of which is that the Apotheosis of parents, which taught me to be more responsible She likes to focus on the School’s Reading Program. “Reading is a skill that cuts across all learning areas, George Washington is the size of a basketball for myself and my things. I was able to get to know so it is important to strengthen it. Beyond that, reading opens up a world of possibilities and creates a court! We also got to take pictures at the White new people, like my roommates and tour guides. path for life-long learning. I would like DLSZ to become a community of readers,” she expressed. House and other interesting tourist sites like I developed a bigger appreciation for historical the Washington Monument. I also noticed how sites and museums, and got to learn something, Together with the teachers in the grade school department, Ms. Bong will work towards continuously intricate the details are in each infrastructure, as whether that be funny trivia or stories worth creating positive transformations in the school by meeting the objectives of the school’s initiatives some were even made by hand! We visited many emulating. Plus, we got to try out different food, through meaningful learning experiences that DLSZ provides for its students. historical buildings and structures on our tour in and of course, go shopping! It was a very exciting DC, but aside from that, I was able to try out new and exhilarating experience, and I’m happy that I Ms. Bong concluded, “Our success will rely on our meticulous planning, evaluation, cooperation, food. At a mall for lunch, I had a Poke Bowl, which was able to take part in this event. camaraderie, resilience and, above all, faith – for as St. John Baptist of de La Salle has said, “In the consists of diced fish, rice, and other toppings like light of faith, we see things differently.”” vegetables. It was so delicious, and the serving was very big. The place was very much worth the cold weather and the fast walking pace.

20 21 individuals. The character of community building must be encouraged in everyone. As a leader, we must develop an initiative to respond to those in need and to help enable the development of others. lasallian partners What now? It is not an easy feat to practice these lessons I learned from the training. But the challenge I am DLSZ AS PART OF GLOBAL INCLUSIVITY doing my best to fulfill is that I will be of service to those around me. This is the only I can work well with people. This is the only way I can be a true Lasallian leader. By Mary Grace C. Nueva If not for this privilege to attend such training then, I would not be able to fully understand my The 21st century marks the domination responsibility and my role as an academic coordinator. I also highly appreciate that the school of sophisticated technology of which the puts prime in professional development of not just teachers, but also its administrators. I know that understanding and skills of its use is necessary through this experience, I am now more confident in embracing my role as a servant-leader. to become part of the knowledge economy. Attendance to the international conferences Ms. Dina Alulod is the Junior High School English Coordinator where innovative ideas and findings derive from various researches are shared and constructively analyzed could serve as an avenue in promoting global inclusivity.

I was fortunate enough to join the Asia Pacific Innovations Forum 2019 held at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology – Thailand last June 13-14, 2019 to present my study entitled “Filipino teachers attitude towards technology- determinants and association with technology integration practice” and be a chair on one of its Once again, my study was awarded as BEST PAPER out of parallel sessions. It was indeed a very productive the 86 entries. Its full copy will be published in the September conference where knowledge from experts of 2019 issue of Asia Pacific Social Science Review International different fields are overflowing. The world at that Journal SCOPUS indexed. Truly, DLSZ continues to form part moment appears to be flat for everyone was of the so-called global inclusivity, helping people understand given the chance to stand out and present the the influence of technology and innovations to society thru significant findings of their studies. research. Attending the WLC Training for Ms. Grace Nueva is a Researcher from the Instructional and Performance Assessment Office Subject Coordinators: Doing All my Actions for the Love of God By Graziella V. Santos Being in Service to You By Dina Jedidah C. Alulod The first few days of being the new Language coordinator seemed to be a period of paranoia. A Two questions filled my head for Coordinator’s Training last May What kind of leader will I be? number of thoughts plagued my mind: Should I feel weeks. What kind of leader will I be? 9-10, 2019 in DLSU-. I felt During the training, Ms. Fritzie elated that I got accepted? What did I get myself into? What now? These worried me when so relieved that there was training De Vera of DLSU discussed What about those people who don’t believe in my reality has finally dawned on me specifically for subject coordinators Servant Leadership and that topic capacity to lead? Those who raised their eyebrows that I was accepted to be one of the of certain La Salle schools. I was struck the most. She said that upon hearing that I am the new Language Coordinator. academic coordinators of the Junior told that not everyone was given a as coordinators, we are servants How about if they question my credentials? Will High School Department. change to attend trainings like this; to those people whom we lead. they sound enough for them? What image should I I felt appeased with my worries. In It may seem unconventional to project in order to be respected and followed? One It was surreal. I did not how to the training, I was privileged to hear some, but as leaders, we must be after another, these thoughts entered my mind, giving prepare properly myself. I just had from outstanding speakers who of service to others first before we me several sleepless nights. Until I got to a point of too many thoughts. were excellent in their respective aim to influence, to foster, and to thinking of quitting. leadership positions and it made me guide others. She also said that as Then the good news came. I was told feel more prepared to fulfill the role a leader, we must be more focused (continue on page 24) that we were scheduled to attend of a coordinator. on the transformation of the team the West Luzon Cluster’s Academic than only on the development of 22 (continue on page 23) 23 Answered Prayer means like you are getting married. administrator should know especially Kudos to the organizers and I prayed so hard to the Holy Spirit As an administrator, you will find as a newbie. If his talk would be initiators of this very wonderful and asked for guidance, wisdom yourself deciding, doing things and a book I would title it as “winning training. This really helped me in and peace of mind. In my heart, I thinking not just for yourself alone difficult conversations for dummies” ending my sleepless nights and asked if there could be something to but for a number of people who are or “A Coordinators Survival Guide to anxiety in grabbing the opportunity calm my mind and my soul perhaps. now under your leadership- people Conversations”. Mr. Javier shared to lead. I consider this as the answer Something to strengthen me and who depend on you. with us amazing stories of teachers to my prayer. The training provided make me feel like telling that “I can in his administration who have faced me with the things that I just need do this!” Save the Best for Last difficulties in dealing with parents at least to have a successful start. The last talk by Mr. Ramelle Javier and colleagues-- from his logbooks, It somehow gave me the confidence Answered prayer… I attended was for me, the most inspiring how he can make his office run even to claim that I am now the Language the West Luzon Cluster Subject as he discussed the exact points in his absence to having to deal Coordinator of the GS Department Coordinators Training in De La Salle that an administrator needs in with parents being accompanied of DLSZ. I am now a leader. Laguna Campus. dealing with difficult conversations by lawyers. All of those things, he in the workplace. It’s like hearing discussed very clearly with a little air Ms. Grace Santos is the Grade about the most basic and yet the of amusement. School Language Coordinator God Chose Me most important things that an We arrived at around 8:00 am in the very beautiful and big campus of La different hat. The hat of leadership. supervisory plan. This supervisory Salle in Laguna. We were welcomed This is not to deceive other people plan contains details like the kinds with all smiles by the guards as they or confuse them with your identity. of rounds that you will do as an ask us to register our names and get This is not to try to become someone administrator and other things that GALE 2: An Explorer is Never Lost our name tags. We went to the fourth else either. Wearing a new hat just you will check on your teachers. Just By Leilani Y. Maderazo floor via the elevator and headed to means taking a new responsibility what I need. our room. and matching your persona with A travel, a trip, a voyage, a journey the job. But which hat am I going to Living not for Myself Alone can mean differently to everyone. It The program started with a talk by wear? Is it the glittered furry one that On the second day of our training, can be a means to step away from Mr. Rafael Reloza and Br. Bernard will make them think that I am fun to we were asked to choose between the normal daily grind of life. It can Oca FSC both from our dear DLSZ. be with? Is it the plain brown hat that two sessions to attend. One is be an avenue to explore the world In their talks, it dawned on me makes me look stern? The talk by Action Research with Dr. Raymond and learn unique cultures. It can be that the Holy Spirit used them as Ms. Fritzie Ian De Vera clearly told us Sison and Apps/ Tech tools in the a key to freedom and independence. instruments to verbalize one of the to wear the hat that tells people, “We Classroom by Ms. Winnie Diola It can be an opportunity to create answers to my prayer. From Mr. are here to serve you.” Lasallian and Mr. Symbol Fabellon. I picked new friendships or strengthen the Reloza’s and Br. Bernie’s mouths leaders, prioritizes service more the latter because that would mean ones we already have. It can be came the message, not the exact than anything else with humility and for me to not leave my seat as the an avenue to recharge and rewire words though, “God has chosen you love as the key ingredients. former would be held in another - - mind, body, and soul. It can be to do His work.” I realized, this is room. I am also more familiar with a chance for life long-learning. true. Many of us in the faculty have Tending to my Flock the speakers in the latter aside from All these, sum up what Global finished their Masters degree. It I would often ask myself in those the fact that their topic seems to Alternative Learning Experience could have been them. The position sleepless nights, “How will I guide be more fun and interesting. After (GALE 2) is to me. was opened to all, I was the only the teachers in my unit? How will I a few minutes of sitting down and writings in my personal diary and that they may see the vast beauty one who applied but others could monitor their performance?” I might listening to Ms. Diola, a thought in My genuine excitement started online journal. On a side note, I of the world through this article. have tried. The former coordinator already have an answer but I cannot a form of a question appeared in my when I was chosen and invited to may not be an authentic blogger but could have not resigned. Finally, articulate it. The talk of Mrs. Lilia mind. It said, “Are you there at your be part of GALE 2. It was a climactic whenever I travel, I make sure that It was my second time in the somehow, through the first part of Vengco, Developing a Supervisory convenience?” the answer is “yes.” type of gladness, from planning the my family, friends, and even former USA but I have never been to the training, I was able to convince Mentoring Program answered my I thought to myself, if I will continue program to making it happen in Day students gain new learnings and Washington DC and New York. This myself that I am the chosen one. questions. Very interestingly, she sitting down here, it will be too selfish 1, until its’ last stretch. As a Grade 7 shared her stories. She shared about of me for almost everything that unique perspectives through my is were the highlights of our travels Social Studies teacher, I was thrilled Forming an Image her experiences as an administrator, made me decide to stay in that room eyes, through my journey. took place. It was generally evident One of the things that concern me how she guided her teachers. How seem to favor my convenience, If to sift, to learn, to understand, to that everyone in the group had so is the image that I have to project in she went about evaluating teachers I will go to the Action Research immerse myself in all the activities In a span of two weeks in GALE 2, much fun in Six Flags Theme Park. order to be followed out of respect. for rehiring and permanency. All session, that would be so selfless in store for everyone in the trip. I was dramatically transformed to True to his words, “A Proud Past, A People will tell me, “Just be yourself.” those stories inspired me and led of me for that is what my teachers As an adult leader, I was able to be an explorer, not just an ordinary Thrilling Future!”, Angus G. Wynne I think otherwise. For me, assuming me to visualizing myself as an need, not only what I need. I guess treasure each moment of it by traveler. As I am given this chance (founder of Six Flags) gave us the a higher rank or office in a company administrator. Most importantly, she choosing the life of an administrator documenting the trip as thorough to share my favorite parts of the trip, best theme park experience in the will require a person to wear a challenged us to develop our own as I can through photos, videos, my hope is to also inspire others East Coast. (continue on page 25) 24 25 The excitement in the explorer in Washington DC illuminates in my memory. me intensifies every day especially It made me feel like a real historian. “E perspective on life. GALE 2 made it possible for me to when we traveled to see two Pluribus Unum: Out of Many, One” is the have an enriching professional growth, and a dynamic amazing campuses. An ivy league resounding 13 letter traditional motto of the teacher-student interaction. It reminded me how it school, Princeton University known United States of America in my head while felt like to be a student again, and how wonderful it for its’ motto “Dei sub numine viget” I was in the US Capitol, White House, and feels like to see the world in all its raw possibilities! which means “Under God’s power Washington Monument. The late nights, extensive walking, ceaseless role of she flourishes”, fascinated us with taking charge of the students…In the end, it was truly its’ grand buildings and stunning DC was a haven for a history geek like me… worth it. More importantly, this program entitled me to grounds, our nonstop “oohs and to tour the United Nations building (with a vibrantly experience my topics in class, and make it aahs” filled the air. While La Salle certified UN tour guide!) and witness in the more relevant and relatable to the present. University Philadelphia whose busy session halls how the world is run by existence governed by their own international leaders and peace makers made Words may not really be enough to capture the reality Animo “Explorer’s are never lost”, me tear up. To be riding along the Embassy of my adventures in GALE 2 but to simply put, this warmly welcomed us as Lasallian Road and see the most astonishing or the voyage made me a happier, more patient, and a more partners from the other side of the simplest yet intricately designed embassies grateful person, it made me more creative, confident, world. of almost each country in the world was the and a more passionate teacher, and lastly, it made me a true believer that one lifetime is not enough to explore the beauty of this world!

Ms. Lani Maderazo is the Grades 9-10 Coordinator for Student Affairs and Formation

An explorer in a voyage should use all his senses during his travels. This is what I did, I prepared to feed the hunger in me… and I literally did! For I have always believed that life is a combination greatest ride of my life. Not to mention, of magic and food. The basking in the Library of Congress and foodie in me, definitely its’ fascinating construct, the intense halls, enjoyed my first taste and thousands and thousands of great of falafel, lobster roll, books it houses. In one miraculous day, I sizzling apple pie, and fell in love with Washington DC! authentic Cinnabon. We also had the pleasure of When we arrived in New York, I was able dining in the yummiest to check off a lot of items in my bucket list restaurants in DC and NY (and so did a lot of my co-teachers and such as Shake Shack, students!). This includes the visit to the Belcampo, Granny’s, Empire State building, the Rockefeller Roti, Planet Hollywood, Center, Central Park, Times Square, 9-11 and Cracker Barrel. Memorial, St Patrick’s Cathedral, and of course, watch Phantom of the Opera in An explorer sees what Broadway! Alicia Keys was right, that New matters, what is essential, York is a destination were dreams can and what actually come true and there’s nothing you can’t counts regardless of the do once you’re in New York! grandiosity of the place or its’ modesty. Hence, exploring this part of the world gave me a fresh 26 27 lasallian partners They took the examination last March 2019. Sir Frankie and Sir Jeremias were nominated by their subject area coordinators, while Ms. Leah was nominated by Ms. Emie Baylon, HS Education Technology Coordinator, “based on their technology proficiency and application of blended learning APPLE, INC. RECOGNIZES MR. JHOLAN models in their line of expertise”. TORRES AS APPLE DISTINGUISHED The Microsoft Certified Educator Examination is a global validating EDUCATOR examination focused on the 21st Century Learning Design. This is mapped along the UNESCO ICT Framework centered on different key De La Salle Santiago Zobel congratulates Mr. Jholan Torres, competencies, namely: Grade School Computer Technology teacher, for being recognized as Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE), Class of • Collaboration 2019. • Skilled Communication • Knowledge Construction “Apple is pleased to welcome Mr. Jholan D. Torres to the • Self-Regulation Ms. Leah Castillo ADE Class of 2019. The Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) • Real-World Problem-Solution Program began in 1994, when Apple recognized K-12 and higher • Use of ICT for Learning education pioneers who are using a variety of Apple products • Embedding 21CLD in Learning to transform teaching and learning in powerful ways. Today it (SOURCE: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ph/learning/mce- has grown into a worldwide community of over 2,500 visionary certification.aspx) educators and innovative leaders who are doing amazing things with Apple technology in and out of the classroom.” http://www. The Microsoft Certified Educator Examination is a comprehensive battery apple.com/au/education/apple-distinguished-educator/ of examination, hence passing this confirms the technology proficiency and competitiveness of the recipient. Mr. Torres is also an MCE (Microsoft Certified Educator), this is the counterpart of ADE and a step up from the MIEE (Microsoft Also two of our partners were also certified as the first Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts) he got on April 2017. Office Specialists for AY 2018-2019. The Microsoft Office Specialists demonstrate the skills needed to get the most out of Office by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in a specific Office program. The following passed the MOS for Microsoft Word. MICROSOFT CERTIFIES MORE • Mr. Jose Mari De Vera (SHS ABM) Faculty Mr. Jose Mari Calamlam • Ms. Nathalie Nicole Saurane-Obmerga (ISTS) DLSZ TEACHERS Congratulations, teachers! Animo La Salle! Mr. Frankie Villanueva, Grade School Reading Teacher, Mr. Jeremias Daniel Picaña, Junior High School Social Studies Teacher, Ms. Leah Marie Tumlos-Castillo, Junior High School Social Studies Coordinator, and Mr. Jose Mari Calamlam, Senior High School STEM Teacher have passed and are now duly certified Microsoft Certified Educators.

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Mr. Frankie Villanueva Mr. Jeremias Picaña Mr. Jose Mari De Vera Ms. Nicole Obmerga 28 29 lasallian partners

Institutional Recognition Ceremony pays tribute to Committed Lasallian Partners

Lasallian Partners who have shown Aside from the aforementioned awards, dedication and commitment to the School Lasallian Partners who have rendered are honored during the annual Institutional their service to the school for 10 years, Recognition Ceremony. Attended by the 15 years, 20 years, 25 years, 26 years Lasallian Partners, retirees and guests, (Juan Medrano), 30 years, 35 years and this ceremony was held last June 7, 2019 40 years were also acknowledged. at the Sylvia P. Lina Theater. The highlight of the ceremony is the Certificate of Perfect Attendance was recognition of the AY 2018-2019 retirees awarded first to the Lasallian Partners who -- Ms. Jocelyn Briones, Mr. Meynardo have punctually report to work and strictly Honorica and Ms. Marites Panaligan. followed the work schedule as defined in the specific Manuals for the entire year To end the program, Ms. Tes Panaligan and for three or more consecutive years. sang Huling Awitin which she arranged Those who have finished their graduate and composed with Mr. Rolando Delos studies were also recognized. Santos.

30 31 DE LA SALLE SANTIAGO ZOBEL SCHOOL ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2019-2020 PRE-KINDER TO GRADE 10 BRAFENHS ACTIVITY DATE ACTIVITY DATE First Trimester First Quarter Classes Begin June 10 (GS - JHS) Classes Begin June 10 June 13 (Pre-Kinder and Kinder) Culminating Unit Assessment Culminating Unit Assessment BRafeNHS JHS (Grades 7 to 10) July 24 - 26 Pre-Kinder & Kinder August 12 - 16 BRafeNHS SHS (Grades 11 & 12) Mid-Term Exam August 14 - 16 Grade School (Grades 1 to 6) August 12 - 15 Performance Task Completion/Presentation Junior High School (Grades 7 to10) August 12 - 14 BRafeNHS JHS July 29 - August 9 Performance Task Completion/Presentation Parent-Teacher Conference (JHS) August 23 Pre-Kinder & Kinder August 19 - 30 Second Quarter Grade School (Grades 1 to 6) August 16 - 30 Culminating Unit Assessment Junior High School (Grades 7 to10) August 15 - 30 BRafeNHS JHS & SHS October 9 -11 Online Viewing of Grades September 26 Performance Task Completion/Presentation Parent-Teacher Conference September 27 BRafeNHS JHS & SHS October 14 - 24 Second Trimester Parent-Teacher Conference JHS & SHS November 15 Midyear Break October 26 - November 3 Third Quarter Classes Resume November 4 Midyear Break October 26 - November 3 Culminating Unit Assessment Classes Resume November 4 Pre-Kinder & Kinder December 2 - 6 Culminating Unit Assessment Grade School (Grades 1 to 6) December 2 - 5 BRafeNHS JHS December 11 - 13 Junior High School (Grades 7 to10) December 2 - 4 Class Christmas Party December 18 Performance Task Completion/Presentation Christmas Break December 19 - January 5 Pre-Kinder & Kinder December 9 - 17 Classes Resume January 6 Grade School (Grades 1 to 6) December 6 - 17 BRafeNHS SHS (Mid-Term Exam) January 8 - 10 Junior High School (Grades 7 to10) December 5 - 17 Performance Task Completion/Presentation Class Christmas Party December 18 BRafeNHS JHS January 6 - 15 Christmas Break December 19 - January 5 Parent-Teacher Conference JHS January 31 Online Viewing of Grades January 22 Fourth Quarter Parent-Teacher Conference January 23 Culminating Unit Assessment Third Trimester BRafeNHS Grade 10 & 12 March 4 - 6 Classes Resume January 6 BRafeNHS Grade 7 to 9 and Grade 11 March 9 - 11 Culminating Unit Assessment Performance Task Completion/Presentation Pre-Kinder & Kinder March 2 - 6 BRafeNHS Grade 10 & Grade 12 March 9 - 17 Grades 1 to 5 March 2 - 5 BRafeNHS Grades 7 to 9 and Grade 11 March 12 - 20 Grades 7 to 9 March 2 - 4 Report Card Distribution JHS & SHS April 13 Grade 6 February 24 - 28 Grade 10 February 26 - 28 SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Performance Task Completion/Presentation ACTIVITY DATE Pre-K and Kinder March 9 - 20 Gawad Luntian (Academic Year 2018-2019) June 19 Grades 1 to 5 March 6 - 20 Honors’ Convocation G1 to G10 (Academic Year 2018-2019) July 13 Grades 7 to 9 March 5 - 20 Benefactors’ Recognition and Honors’ Convocation (BRafeNHS) July 12 Grade 6 and Grade 10 March 2 -13 Honors’ Convocation G12 (Academic Year 2018-2019) July 26 Last Day of Classes for Pre-Kinder to Junior High School March 20 G8 Confirmation (Alabang Campus) September 28 Online Viewing of Grades (All Levels) April 11 G8 Confirmation (Vermosa Campus) November 16 Report Card Distribution April 13 Vision Mission Week November 18 - 23 Luminare: Advent Lighting Ceremony; Family Fun Day November 23 Class Christmas Party December 18 GRADE 11 & GRADE 12 G3 First Holy Communion January 11 Father and Son Camp January 17 - 19 ACTIVITY DATE Lasallian Mentor’s Retreat January 23 - 24 First Trimester Mother and Daughter Camp February 22 - 23 Classes Begin June 10 Pre-Kinder Moving Up Ceremony/ March 27 Term Examinations August 13 - 14 Kinder Recognition Program Performance Task Completion/Presentation August 15 - 30 G6 / G12 Day School and BRafeNHS Baccalaureate Mass, April 3 Online Viewing of Grades September 26 G10 Day School/ G10 BRafeNHS Moving Up Ceremony Parent-Teacher Conference September 27 G6/ G12 Day School and BRafeNHS Graduation April 4 Second Trimester Summer Classes for G6 Midyear Break October 26 - November 3 Summer Classes (G1 to G12) April 16 College Entrance Test (CET) Review Classes (G11) Classes Resume November 4 Filipino Enrichment Classes (For incoming G7 - G11) Term Examinations December 2 - 3 April 16 - 29 Math Enrichment Classes (For Incoming G7 - G10) Performance Task Completion/Presentation December 4 - 17 English Enrichment Classes (For incoming G7 - G10) May 4 - 15 Class Christmas Party December 18 Science Enrichment Classes (For incoming G10 - G11) Christmas Break December 19 - January 5 Online Viewing of Grades January 30 SPECIAL / NON-WORKING HOLIDAYS Parent-Teacher Conference January 31 Eid’l Fitr June 5 Third Trimester Independence Day June 12 Term Examinations Eid’l Adha TBA Grade 12 March 2 - 3 Ninoy Aquino Day August 21 Grade 11 March 5 - 6 National Heroes Day August 26 Performance Task Completion/Presentation All Saints’ Day November 1 Grade 12 March 4 - 17 Bonifacio Day November 30 Grade 11 March 9 - 20 Christmas Day December 25 Last Day of Classes Rizal Day December 30 Grade 12 March 17 New Year’s Day January 1 Grade 11 March 20 Chinese New Year January 25 Online Viewing of Grades EDSA Day February 25 Grades 11 and 12 April 11 Muntinlupa Day (Alabang) March 1 Report Card Distribution Emilio Aguinaldo Day (Cavite) March 22 Grades 11 and 12 April 13 Araw ng Kagitingan April 9 Holy Thursday April 9 32 Good Friday April 10