ISSUE NO. 4 march 2016 lasallian achievers 3 • Bjorn Isaac Escalona (DLSZ 2023) • Jared Adriel Elamparo (DLSZ 2018) DE LA SALLE – Technical Award Medal, Robot in – Gold Medal, Mission Challenge REGULAR ENROLLMENT SCHEDULE Movies Event Event SANTIAGO ZOBEL • Ysabella Nina Dagondon (DLSZ • John Sebastian Gerard Dela Cruz date level SCHOOL CONQUERS 2022) – Technical Award Medal, (DLSZ 2017) – participant, Robot Robot in Movies Event in Movies Event and Mission For Foreign Students: BUCHEON, SOUTH • Yaj Mikael Diola (DLSZ 2022) – Challenge Event February 24 KOREA Technical Award Medal, Robot in For New Students: Movies Event Kudos also to our coaches, Mr. Ezrel February 16 & 17 Kinder Alucilja and Mr. Albert Pagilagan, for what’s inside guiding our student-achievers! March 30 Pre-Kinder April 11 & 12 Grade 1 DANIELLA EVAN lasallian achievers 3 April 18 Grades 2 to 6 April 19 Grades 7 to 11 RANKS 6TH IN THIS feature: For Old Students: YEAR’S 10 MOST Communion thru 8 April 20 Kinder & Grade 1 OUTSTANDING Literatura, Rhema April 21 Grade 2 et Drama April 22 Grade 3 STUDENTS OF ABOT LASALYANO: 9 April 25 Grade 4 My Heart for Service April 26 Grade 5 April 27 Grade 6 hong kong winter 10 April 28 Grade 7 band festival April 29 Grade 8 Our 13-member Robotics Team • Joaquin Nicholas De Guzman Zobel Dance Crew 12 May 2 Grade 9 brought home a total of ten medals (DLSZ 2022) – Technical Award Medal, Robot in Movies Event Has a Midas Touch May 3 Grade 10 (3 gold, 1 silver and 6 technical award) after representing the country and our • Cholo Aguilar (DLSZ 2021) – Gold May 4 Grade 11 school in the 17th International Robot Medal, Mission Challenge Event #DLSZFLIPPED 13 May 5 Fourth Year Olympiad (IRO) held from December • Juan Carlo Hernandez (DLSZ 2021) 15-20, 2015. – Gold Medal, Mission Challenge IN THE COMMUNITY: Event; Silver Medal – Robot in PUSO Lords Over 15 A total of 1,200 participants from Movies HS-SRCC Elections, Australia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, • Chiara Felicia Gabrielle Amisola Congratulations to Daniella SMART for GS-SRCC the Philippines, South Korea, Turkey (DLSZ 2018) – participant, Robot Kristin Marie Evan (DLSZ 2016) for and the USA competed in the 17th in Movies Event and Mission ranking sixth in the annual 10 Most lasallian partners 18 IRO. Challenge Event Outstanding Students of Muntinlupa. • Meen Joo “Judy” Song (DLSZ 2018) Danie competed against 21 students The Philippine Team is composed – participant, Robot in Movies from both private and public schools project update: in Muntinlupa. dlsz-vermosa campus 22 of 112 delegates from 14 different Event and Mission Challenge Event schools. It is only our school • Jania Rachel Cruz (DLSZ 2018) – that earned gold medals in the participant, Robot in Movies Event “The city of Muntinlupa annual search for DONATION REPORT 23 the ‘Ten Muntinlupa Outstanding Students international robotics event. and Mission Challenge Event (MOST)’ is to give recognition and honor to • Joaquin Gilberto Amante (DLSZ exemplary excellent students in all public 2018) – Technical Award Medal, Congratulations to the team for and private high schools of Muntinlupa. bringing honor and pride to the Robot in Movies Event Criteria for judging winners include country and to the school. • Aaron Justin Natividad (DLSZ 2018) Portfolio of Academic Achievements at – Technical Award Medal, Robot in 30 percent, Panel Interview 30 percent, The accomplishments of the students Movies Event IQ Examination 10 percent, and Talent 10 are as follows: percent.”

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Girls 3 Division – 212 points – 1st HS-SRCC SPEARHEADS ABOT DLSZ TAKES MOST Runner-up JANUS DE GUZMAN • Faustina Laurea Duque LASALYANO WINS IN ICTSI-JGFP (DLSZ 2023) BAGS GOLD IN INTER-SCHOOL • Sophia Lorraine Magbitang 4TH PBC YOUTH (DLSZ 2022) GOLF QUALIFIERS QUARTERLY Aspirants 1 Division – 568 points – De La Salle Santiago Zobel took Champion CHAMPIONSHIP the most wins in the concluded • Ira Christian Alido (DLSZ 2020) ICTSI-JGFP (International Container • Jolo Timothy Magcalayo Terminal Services Inc. – Junior Golf (DLSZ 2021) Foundation of the Philippines) Inter- • Francis Andre Lanuza (DLSZ 2022) School gold tournament. Winners of • Marc Gareth Nolasco (DLSZ 2022) this tournament shall compete for the • Chadric Alfonse Lazaro national finals this year at The Orchard (DLSZ 2020) Golf and Country Club in Damariñas City, Cavite. INDIVIDUAL EVENT Juniors – 209 points – 1st Runner-up Congratulations to the following • Kristoffer Arevalo DLSZ student-golfers: Aspirants 1 – 215 points – Champion TEAM EVENT • Ira Christian Alido Now on its third year, High School the members of Janus De Guzman (DLSZ 2016) Juniors Division – 611 points – Student Representative Coordinating the participating bagged the gold medal in the Boys Champion Aspirants 1 – 197 points – 1st Runner- Council for Academic Year 2015 – clubs and – Major Division of the 4th Philippine • Kristoffer Arevalo (DLSZ 2018) up 2016 organized this year’s ABOT organizations Bowling Congress (PBC) Youth • Carlo Antonio Gatmaytan • Jolo Timothy Magcalayo LASALYANO happened last January prepared various Quarterly Championship held last (DLSZ 2017) 16, 2015 (Saturday) at the Sports activities. Casa November 22, 2015 at Astrobowl, • Steven Andrey Ferrer Girls 2 – 191 points – 1st Runner-up Pavilion. AMF-Puyat Bowling Center, Starmall, Miani – Alabang, Gawad Kalinga El M. Sulit, Jr., Assistant SCAO Head, Ms. (DLSZ 2017) • Nicole Gabrielle Anne Abelar Dorado – Bicutan, and Villa Paraiso Alabang. Anchored on the theme, “Communion Faith Dimakiling and Ms. Lounelle • Aniceto Reymundo Mandanas – Bicutan are among the partner Godinez, SAO Ministers. (DLSZ 2017) Girls 2 – 181 points – 2nd Runner-up in Mission: Seeing Jesus in Everyone”, He is currently a member of the 2016 institutions of DLSZ. • Liam Patrick Cully (DLSZ 2018) • Jona Angela Magcalayo the Social Action Level Contacts’ RP Youth Pool-Bowling Division, after (SALC) Opening Program was led the three-day elimination game held There were 17 clubs and organizations Girls 2 Division – 389 points – Girls 3 – 114 points – 1st Runner-up by Senior SALC – Frances Audrey A. on November 28-30, 2015 at Sta. Lucia who volunteered to prepare the Champion • Faustina Laurea Duque Dimatatac (DLSZ 2016) together with activities like Laro ng Lahi, games, Bowling Center in Cainta, . Junior SALC -Tala Margarita Gil (DLSZ • Nicole Gabrielle Anne Abelar video showing, video making, (DLSZ 2019) 2017), G10 SALC – Marie Gabriel F. Congratulations, Janus! drawing, karaoke, origami, flip top • Pauline Beatriz Del Rosario Zarcal (DLSZ 2018), G9 SALC – Marco battle or rap showdown, basketball, Luis Ajero (DLSZ 2019), Grade 8 SALC – (DLSZ 2016) Pass that Balloon, and many more to • Mikhaela Denise Fortuna Sean Tristan E. Papa (DLSZ 2020), and make the guests feel at home. The G7 SALC Mikaelle Dominique T. Karo (DLSZ 2018) event finished with a simple Closing • Francesca Bernice Ilas (DLSZ 2019) (DLSZ 2021). The Social Action Vice Program where the HS-SRCC officers President Carlos Santiago Gemperle gave the tokens containing school Girls 2 Division – 344 points – 1st (DLSZ 2016) coordinated the program supplies to the children. with the Social Action Office (SAO). Runner-up • Jona Angela Magcalayo The whole event was supervised by (DLSZ 2020) To make the half-day event a fun- Ms. Llewelyn S. Embudo, Student filled and memorable day for the 95 • Annika Victoria Guangko Clubs and Activities Office (SCAO) (DLSZ 2016) children from the partner institutions Head, and was assisted by Mr. Jesus of De La Salle Santiago Zobel School, • Astrud Moscoso (DLSZ 2018)

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Kayleen Zakia Keh (DLSZ 2021) and Gael Azure Ilano and Chae Eun GIRLS SWIM TEAM Kara Angelica Mendoza (DLSZ 2020) GRADE SCHOOL Jang also competed in the also had bronze medals. TOPS 46TH WNCAA STUDENTS WIN Individual Finals of the same contest last January 30, 2016 The girls relay team for the 400 SECOND IN 2016 held in San Francisco High LC Medley composed of Nicole School, . Pamintuan, Milcah Mina, Chrystelle METROBANK- Alina Reyes (DLSZ 2021) and They were trained by their Samantha Borlain dominated the MTAP-DEPED MATH competent and dedicated GEM event with another Gold medal finish. CHALLENGE teachers, Ms. Marian Jo Veronica Our 400 meter LC Freestyle relay team Santiago (Grade 1), Ms. Maribel composed of Jana Cassandra Laurian Miralles (Grade 2), Mrs. Jinky (DLSZ 2018), Kayleen Keh, Samantha Congratulations to the Grades 2-4 Castenares (Grade 3), and Mr. Borlain and Chrystelle Reyes also Mathematics Teachers Association Charlie Amarela (Grade 4), Ms. finished strong for a silver medal of the Philippines (MTAP) Teams of Gabriella Victoria Buencamino award. DLSZ for winning Second Place in the Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math (Grade 5), and Mrs. Salvacion G. MTAP Grade 2 Second Place Challenge (MMC) 2016 held in MGC Manliguis (Grade 6). The team for the 200 LC Freestyle MTAP Individual Finalists relay race composed of Maria Luisa New Life Christian Academy last Hats off to everyone! Animo La Pascual (DLSZ 2017), Anna Selena February 4, 2016. Salle! Coronel (DLSZ 2016), Juliana Marion Burgos (DLSZ 2019) and Kara Angelica The Grade 2 team is composed Gael De La Salle Zobel Girls Swim Team Mendoza also swam to a silver medal Azure Ilano, Jacob Bernas, and Julia topped the 46th Women’s Collegiate finish. Bernadette Cruz (DLSZ 2026). The Athletic Association Swimming Grade 3 team is composed of Chae Championships (WNCAA) held last Another gold medal finish was Eun Jang, Jose Miguel Trinidad, and Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the San achieve later on that day by the Vincent Kristofer Favis (DLSZ 2025). Beda Alabang Swimming Pool. relay team for the 200meter Medley Jana Caitlin Reyes, John Eulogio composed of Kara Angelica Mendoza, Rodriguez III, and Christian Gendrano Our girls bested 8 other schools Christiana Renee Verzo (DLSZ 2016), (DLSZ 2024) comprised the Grade 4 which includes San Beda Alabang, Dylan Marie Tangan (DLSZ 2019) and team. They are set to compete in the Assumption College, St. Paul, St. Jude Maria Luisa Pascual. Regional Finals on February 19, 2016. Catholic School, Miriam College, St. Scholastica’s College, St. Stephen and Kirsten Robyn Tan (DLSZ 2023) The following students were also Saint Pedro Poveda College. likewise swam strong for a gold and recognized by the organizers of the said contest for their meritorious MTAP Grade 3 Second Place silver finish for different events in the YES Awardees UAAP Season 78 MVP Nicole Meah girls under 13 division. performance during the elimination Pamintuan (DLSZ 2019) led the team round: with five (5) gold medals and was The team was supported with strong co-awarded the League MVP honors finishes from Emeryn Beatrice Ylen Third Honors – Gian Nicolas Casimiro together with Milcah Therese Mina (DLSZ 2016) and Margarita Isabel (DLSZ 2027), Gael Azure Ilano (DLSZ (DLSZ 2020) who also had five (5) gold Cabreza (DLSZ 2021). 2026), Vincent Kristofer Favis (DLSZ medals. Both MVP awardees for the 2025), Woobin Ji (DLSZ 2025), Franco Junior divison areZobel students. Submitted by: Mr. Lawrence Sahagun, Mari Cabral (DLSZ 2023), and Veronica DLSZ 1990 Marielle Guinto (DLSZ 2023) Samantha Borlain (DLSZ 2020) likewise showed a strong performance Second Honors – Jose Miguel Trinidad by securing two (2) silver medals and (DLSZ 2025) one (1) bronze medal. First Honors – Chae Eun Jang (DLSZ 2025) MTAP Merit Awardess MTAP Grade 4 Second Place

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Communion ABOT LASALYANO: My thru Literatura, Heart for Service Rhema et Drama By Audrey Frances Dimatatac (DLSZ 2016) By Mary Grace C. Nueva (SCAO Head), Mr. Messenger. This, of course, was not Jesus Sulit Jr. (HS SRCC effective. Due to this, on the event “The greatest scholars are not Adviser) together with proper itself, we encountered plenty Ms. Faith Dimakiling of walk-in clubs therefore we had to usually the wisest people.” and Ms. Lounelle continuously adjust the groupings, -A famous quote from Geoffrey Chaucer, Godinez, Social Action food, etc. This also resulted to the Father of English Literature, famous for his Office (SAO) Ministers. unpreparedness of most clubs since work “The Book of Duchess”. A statement the information did not reach them that best summarizes what transpired in (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2018), Aira Marie Cometa Awards were also given to students who From its preparations properly. the 2016 English Week celebration. (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2017) and Matthew demonstrated extraordinary performance Abot Lasalyano is a Social Action project of and the event proper, the In-Reach Jessie Pineda (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2016). such include the best supporting male the High School Student Representative proved to be a bit difficult to monitor We also encountered many The Br. Rafael Donato Night High School Group A on the other hand with Rinalyn performer for Jhon Rexie Ruales (DLSZ Coordinating Council (HS SRCC) 2015- and execute. During the planning miscommunications and also caused (BRafeNHS) once again celebrated Reyes (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2020), Lance Ajo BRafeNHS 2019), best supporting female 2016 along with the help and guidance the English Week with the theme process, the HS SRCC Social Action us to think of a new “game plan” in Salan (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2018), Carlo John performer for Lynelle Anne Partoza (DLSZ of the following offices: Social Action, “Communion thru Literatura, Rhema et Carreon (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2017), Dyanna 2018), best male lead performer for Justin Team struggled with coming up with order to mend the problems. These Student Clubs and Activities, Sports Drama”, and with Quiz Bee and Spelling Indira Arcartado (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2016) Luis Vivar (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2016) and best an effective “game plan” to follow were all difficult to mend since we Bee contest, and Dramafest as major and Erica Mae Tamparong (DLSZ BRafeNHS female lead performer for Angelie Mae de Development, and the different clubs and since this project involved a number were short on HS SRCC and marshal events. The poor but deserving scholars 2019) as members was declared as the Castro (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2016). Best Stage varsity teams in the high school. of different people and had a lot of facilitators for this event. At the end of the Brother Rafael Donato Night first placer with a silver medal for each Design went to VB while Best Light and components that had to be planned of the day, the project still pulled High School once again proved their member while Group C with Kia Shane Sounds went to 10C. The performance Ninety-four children ages 7-10 from for and considered. For a team of through but did not go as smoothly worthy of receiving quality Lasallian Arcenal (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2020), Kimberly of each group were evaluated by highly different partner communities--GK Education. eight, we all had to go an extra mile as we expected it to be. Dolleton (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2019), Ruzzella credible judges which include Mr. Henry Eldorado, Villa Paraiso, and Casa Miani- Marlita Dela Cruz (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2018), Magahis, DLSZ HS Filipino Teacher and and work twice as hard as we did Selected students from Grades 7 to 10, Yohan Lami (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2017) and Grade 8 Team Leader, Mr. Jose Robert -were invited to participate in the for our past projects to make this Despite all the struggles and the and Year 5 joined together as groups Raven Aimee Laxamana (DLSZ BRafeNHS Reyes, DLSZ HS English Teacher and Ms. Simultaneous In-reach Activities that the one happen. Perhaps the hardest difficulty of this project, I am still battling for the best among the best 2016) as members received bronze medals Adrienne Victoria Zaballero, DLSZ HS participating clubs prepared for them. part during preparations was to glad to have been part of something in the English Quiz Bee and Spelling for being the second placer. English Teacher. that has taught me many valuable Bee contest held last January 13, 2016 disseminate information to all the club An opening program was held to gather members and get them to register lessons and is, at the same time, for a at the Sylvia P. Lina Theatre. This event Dramafest was held last January 15, As the curtains began to close and people all the participants and children in was spearheaded by Ms. Heidi-Marie F. for the project before the deadline good cause. Being a project head of 2016 in the same venue with the theme start to move out of the venue, a feeling welcoming our visitors; to briefly explain Padua, BRafeNHS English teacher. “Communion from verses to play”. This of satisfaction succumbs in the entire unit. to ensure a smooth flowing program Abot Lasalyano taught me to expect event was headed by Mr. Siruis Moses This event serves as another milestone the program for that day; and to group on the day itself. The deadline for the worse and learn to improvise, There were eight groups composed Hechanova, BRafeNHS English teacher. for the BRafeNHS Liberals Arts Unit. Once the children with the clubs. Each club was registration had to be moved multiple which are important skills needed of students from Grades 7 to 10, and again, the BRafeNHS English teachers, tasked to prepare their own In-Reach with times in order to give way to the clubs in everyday life. I also realized that Year 5. Questions were derived from Each level was well represented by if not Ms. Heidi-Marie Padua, Mr. Siruis Moses games, icebreakers, and other activities that wanted to participate but could no matter how many times the literatures of Philippines, Asia, Afro- the wisest, the best performers in the Hechanova, Mr. Rovan Lopez, Mr. Julian that they may hold within a classroom for not accomplish everything on time. preparations and execution of the America and World, categorize as easy, class. Participants in the contest were Jeremy Teodoro and Mr. Jay Codilla as around three hours. Varsities held their in- average and difficult. the new member of the unit, opened Another extra-challenging task was project had discouraged all of us at tasked to render their own adaptation reaches in either the Sports Pavilion or at of a poem assigned to them. Each the gateway for the Night High School to give the necessary details to the one point, seeing the happy faces of A group doesn’t have to be composed presentation has its unique features that students to showcase what they know, the DLSZ Globe Football Field. There were club moderators and/or president the kids at the end of the day really of purely intelligent people to win the leave a mark on the heart of the audience. how they feel and what they can do. Truly, around 20 participating clubs and varsities because club meetings were only makes everything worth it. This battle. Cooperation and collaboration Some are entertaining, some are intense the greatest scholars are not usually the and each club/varsity was grouped with every Thursday and a huge chunk project has deepened my heart for played significant role for Group D to while others are thought provoking and wisest. seven kids. After their respective in- of our preparations were made service and social action. win the championship and earned each full of emotions. In the end, 10C with Mr. reaches, the clubs were called back to member a gold medal. The group was over the semestral break, so we Renz Erwin Pasigan as the class adviser, Ms. Mary Grace C. Nueva is the BRafeNHS’ the Sports Pavilion to have lunch and a composed of Audrey Lisondra (DLSZ outshined all participants and was declared Liberal Arts Coordinator. resulted to constatly contacting the simple closing program. The whole event BRafeNHS 2020), Tristan Taeza (DLSZ as the Champion of 2016 Dramafest. club presidents through Facebook BRafeNHS 2019), Marcos Ian Dolleton was supervised by Ms. Llewelyn Embudo

feature feature 10 feature feature 11 had ahead of them. In the evening, School Wind Ensemble. Later on in ready to say farewell to Hong Kong. the group took a trip to Tom Lee the evening, the band’s mentors and But not without attending the Student Music, the paradise of a store that all some selected students attended the Leadership Workshop led by Dr. Tim Hong Kong Winter Band Festival musicians and music enthusiasts alike festival’s Awarding Ceremony, held Lautzenheiser held at Ying Wa College. By Erin Joy Trivino (DLSZ 2019) can come to for instruments, sheet at the Chien Han Chow Memorial In the workshop, the participants music, accessories, and much more. Building. Many other participants learned that the individual attitude is were present as representatives essential in order for a group to reach The evening of the second day was of their respective ensembles, all its maximum potential, and that in definitely the most crucial time of waiting with anticipation to hear the order to improve, a step out of the the entire trip. At dusk the DLSZ Band adjudicators’ final verdict. It was only comfort zone needs to take place. A boarded their bus and made their then that the DLSZ Symphonic Band’s similarly themed workshop was held way to Chieng Han Chow Memorial ranking and status as Gold medallist back in the 2013 Winter Band Festival, Building, which served as the venue was announced by Rave Group. but nonetheless the lecture served as for the competition proper. There, Student representatives Lorenzo a reminder on being committed to primary to college level ensembles Torres (DLSZ 2017) and Peter Daniel excellence, one of our Lasallian Core from schools all over Southeast Asia Mascarinas (DLSZ 2021) received the Values. congregated to compete and perform. award with pride on behalf of their Taking with them all they had learned band mates, and as the good news Once the workshop came to a close, in their months of preparation, under reached the rest of the group back at the band took a detour to Tsim Sha the baton of their dedicated mentors, the hotel, the band joyfully celebrated Tsui for one last shopping trip before Ms. Nena Chavez and Sir Linwell Lalic, together and slept soundly that night heading to the airport for their flight the De La Salle Santiago Symphonic knowing that they had gotten what home. Band stepped onto the auditorium they had set out to achieve. stage and delivered a performance Now, with the 7th Hong Kong Winter that not only later proved worthy The fourth day of the festival, and Band Festival behind them, the De of the Gold Award, but also ranked undoubtedly the most hyped part La Salle Santiago Zobel Symphonic them as fourth out of the twenty- of the trip, took place in Hong Kong Band and its moderators are truly one contenders in the competition’s Disneyland Resort. The DLSZ Band grateful for yet another memorable Senior Division. arrived in the morning and had the opportunity to bring honor to the privilege to perform live inside the Park school and to the nation, and would The band started the following day grounds. The repertoire of Zobel for like to thank Br. Bernard Oca FSC for early with a morning Adjudicator this particular performance consisted approving the request to go abroad; Workshop in Parson’s Music. Led of works such as “Hercules” arranged our hard-working travel agent, by world-renowned conductor of by John Moss, “A Christmas Portrait” Mr. Gary Santos, for making the Thailand, Mr. Surapol Thanyawibool, arranged by Jerry Nowak, as well as necessary arrangements of the trip; the band learned how to further Robert W. Smith’s “Michael!”. The band the coordinator of the Music Unit, Ms. enhance their tone quality through put on an excellent performance for Gladena Real; and most especially listening and sound resonation. Then all the passers-by and park-goers the band parents who made this trip Two years ago, the De La Salle The 7th Hong Kong Winter Band The DLSZ Symphonic Band departed after returning to the hotel for lunch, who had stopped to watch them. possible with their undying love and Santiago Zobel Symphonic Band was Festival was hosted by Rave Group from the Ninoy Aquino International the band made the journey to the Now with their final performance support. You’d think that after bagging granted the opportunity to represent from November 24 to November 28, Airport in the early hours of November exclusive Hong Kong International successfully completed, all that was a Gold award, the members De La both school and country with their 2015. The trip’s itinerary consisted of 24 on Cathay Pacific Airways, Flight School in Tai Tam for an exchange left for the band to do was to go off Salle Santiago Zobel Symphonic Band participation in the 5th Hong Kong several workshops, performances, CX 904. Nearly two hours later, the program with the HKIS Wind Ensemble. and enjoy all the rides, merchandise, could just take it easy at this point. Winter Band Festival. The group had and exchange programs designed group touched down Hong Kong The two groups spent the hour in joint and attractions that Disneyland had However in their dedicated quest for received a Silver Award and the overall to provide an educational and International Airport’s grounds. The rehearsal, going over some music to offer. The whole day was spent, excellence, the members of the band trip proved to be a great first-time positive music learning experience accommodations for the festival pieces and working in sectionals. and in the evening, all the guests are determined to keep up the good experience for the participants. Now, for its participants. And though were at Regal Oriental Hotel in It was a good opportunity for both were treated to a spectacular show of work and hope to further challenge the DLSZ Symphonic Band has made the competition’s criteria remained Kowloon City. Upon arrival, members ensembles to assess and evaluate fireworks, in celebration of Disneyland themselves with more opportunities its anticipated return for the 2015 the same, this time around, DLSZ of the band were assigned to their each other’s abilities. By the end of Hong Kong’s 10th Anniversary. like this in the future. Hong Kong Winter Band Festival last Symphonic Band had set their respective rooms and were given the the program, the band felt as though November —this time, determined to standard higher in hopes to surpass day to unpack, exchange money, and they had left a positive impression And so, the final day of the trip had bring home the gold. themselves and reach a Gold rating. rest in preparation for the week they with the Hong Kong International arrived and the band was almost

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Zobel Dance Crew Has a Midas Touch #DLSZFLIPPED as an Implementing By Justin Alvarado (DLSZ 2016) Strategy of the Next Generation Blended Learning Program: a Compelling Evidence of Success By Emelita Baylon

Flipped Learning, A Brief lessons that can be accomplished One of the significant proofs of success In De La Salle Santiago Zobel School, in an hour (for High School) and would be the creation of a stable deepening of lessons can still be done 50 minutes (for Grade School). All Notes and Homework Site where all even if the students are not in campus. instructions on those days would be Flipped Learning participants look One of the ways to implement the uploaded through the Notes and into the basic content instructions Next Generation Blended Learning Homework for easy access and the and activity sheets for the Flipped Program is through the use of Flipped LMS or CMS of their choice. Students Learning. The installation of this site should return their accomplished enabled teachers to upload created In Greek Mythology, The team firmly believes that Learning. In DLSZ, flipping the work to their respective teachers. and curated online content for lesson the “Midas Touch” nothing is impossible when God is classroom is not just a technological Immediate feedback may be given enhancement or reinforcement. was a term known as the center of our performances. strategy that enables students to do by the teacher after submission and Students can access online contents as the ability to turn Along with our coaches CJ Terol online work but it is considering four processing of activities will be done anytime of the day in areas where anything a person and Mycs Viloso and with our significant characteristics for learning upon class resumption. internet is accessible. touched into gold. moderators Mr. Mark Mendoza to effectively take place. As a team, we had and Mr. Anthony Ulbora at the one goal set in mind: helm, the team has arguably The fulfillment of an effective Flipped TO WIN. improved and is definitely on the Learning is seen when collaboration rise the following years. The team between the teachers and Subject Last November 2015, believes that all these blessings Area Coordinators exists. When Zobel Dance Crew are nothing without the support the design made by teachers are (ZDC) bagged--for the second time-- offered our performance to God. After of our schoolmates. Guided by the immediately given feedback by the the CMLI Annual Convention Hiphop the performance, everything just felt team’s vision-mission, each member Subject Area Coordinators and the Dance Championship title. worth it. All the bruises, injuries, and puts their best effort in preparing designs include efficient feedback time spent for the training was finally for the group’s annual culminating to students which can be aided by On the 12th day of February, the team done after going on stage for almost activity (benefit concert), which their parents, then Flipped Learning went off to FEU Institute of Technology three minutes. happens every end of the school happens. Building to compete for the iTam year. Moreover, we are always looking Dance Battle 2016. We were up against Finally, with our hands clenched forward to our last competition every The proposal for a Flipped Learning six other schools in Metro . We together and hearts beating fast, year, which is the National Dance Class was entertained in order to started training when we received the results were announced. As the Championship. ensure that students could still the invitation from the organizers. emcees uttered De La Salle Santiago continue learning during APEC Given three months training, we were Zobel as the Champion for this year’s Since 2013, the team is always looking Holiday. The Flipped Learning Class Significant Areas of Success The establishment of a stable Notes confident with our routine. Before dance battle, the team burst into joy for a tough competition to take part would mean that DLSZ would not and Homework Sites was a good step we gave our performance, we did and went up on stage with smiles and in. For now, after the back-to-back have to make up for school days that Participants of the Flipped Learning to prepare students and teachers our usual pre-performance rituals. tears. With God’s help, the team was championships, we truly believe that would be missed because of APEC Actvity have varying reactions and in using content and learning When we were having our warm-up, blessed with another championship we have the “Midas Touch”. Holidays. A circular was released suggestions about the #DLSZFlipped management systems. It also our coach, CJ Terol, said, “We are not title. to parents dated November 2, 2015, Learning activities. But it is also provided an avenue for parents to mighty men, but we are men with a informing them of the #DLSZFlipped good to see proofs that enabled have access with contents which can mighty God”. With this in mind, we during the APEC Holiday. This meant DLSZ to execute the Flipped Learning that teachers would design online Activities successfully.

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learning environment will remain. PUSO Lords Over HS-SRCC Elections, With the improved and efficient implementation of Flipped Learning SMART for GS-SRCC sessions in the future, the road to compelling success in authentically Puso Party dominated the High Secretary: integrating technology to content will School – Student Representative Lilian Felina Morales (DLSZ 2017) never be that far. Coordinating Council (HS-SRCC) Puso Party aid them in assisting their children avenue to design online lessons elections held last February 15, with school work. that can be done by students and 2016 overpowering the equally Treasurer: disseminate these contents through strong START Party. While SMART Alexander Miguel Tianco (DLSZ 2017) Additionally, one of the successes of the Notes and Homework or through Party triumph over F.U.N Party Puso Party the Flipped Learning Activity was the the learning and course management during the Grade School – Student realization that students, teachers systems they chose. The Flipped Representative Coordinating Council Year 7 Level Representative: and parents of DLSZ were trained Learning sessions provided (GS-SRCC) elections conducted last Charlize Amber Borromeo (DLSZ 2023) enough to cope with the demands of opportunities for teachers to discover February 9, 2016. START Party the 21st Century Learning through ways to cope before, during and after the introduction to the use of online classes. The elections enticed a number of Year 8 Level Representative: Learning Management and Course qualified candidates from both parties Anton Gerard Cacanando (DLSZ 2022) Management Systems. While there are still significant areas who showcased their knowledge, Puso Party to fix in the implementation of the Executive Vice President: competence, confidence, courage, In DLSZ, students are given the option Flipped Learning as an education Sofia Beatrice Albis (DLSZ 2023) and leadership skills. Year 9 Level Representative: to choose the gadget and applications technology initiative, there are SMART Party Katrina Mercado (DLSZ 2021) which can make them do their work still successful areas that enabled The winning party captured the Puso Party efficiently and comfortably. During us to execute the sessions. As we Social Action Vice President: hearts of the electorates through the Flipped Learning Activity, part cope with the changes of the 21st Reuben Juan Pinlac (DLSZ 2023) their impressive way of campaign Year 10 Level Representative: of the teacher instructions would Century, the pursuit for excellence SMART Party strategies using systematic platform Alexandra Julieanne Amol (DLSZ 2020) be to give students options of what through the production of lifelong presentation, convincing power of Puso Party applications could be used for the learners who are reflective, creative, Secretary: delivery, and good team work which making of specific activities or tasks critical thinkers and problem-solvers Ianna Andrelle Gutierrez (DLSZ 2023) they demonstrated during the room- Year 11 Level Representative: to be accomplished. Students and in a transformative and innovative SMART Party to-room campaign and Miting de Alyana Maria Vea Militante (DLSZ 2019) teachers were not limited with the Avance while the opponent tried to Puso Party iPads for doing work, they were Treasurer: snatch the victory using their charms, given the options to use laptops or Maxine Priscilla Julienne Ilagan honesty, and wits. At the end, Puso Year 12 Level Representative: sometimes their mobile phones to (DLSZ 2023) Party merged as SRCC Champions. Zoie Isabella Garcia (DLSZ 2018) create, curate, present and turn in SMART Party Puso Party accomplished tasks to their respective The victors of the elections are as teachers. This prepared students and G6 Level Representative: follows: The Student Judiciary Board headed teachers to be ready to cope and shift Brioni Marie Disini (DLSZ 2023) by Patricia Ysabel Carreon with the with applications and tools that will F.U.N Party Executive President: assistance of her team supervised the make them perform tasks efficiently. Julia Luisa Panganiban (DLSZ 2017) smooth and efficient exercise of the G5 Level Representative: Puso Party polls. Lastly, Flipped Learning sessions Dariel Sandiko (DLSZ 2024) became a laboratory for teachers SMART Party Executive Vice President: DLSZ also congratulates the newly- to apply their knowledge and skills Maria Katrina Bisuña (DLSZ 2017) elected GS-SRCC: learned during their in-service G4 Level Representative: Puso Party trainings and coaching sessions. Ronald John Sering (DLSZ 2025) President: Teachers were given a chance to use F.U.N Party Social Action Vice President: Julia Laylo (DLSZ 2023) skills on use of learning and course Ms. Emie Baylon is the Institutional Coordinator for Educational Kirsten Ashley Mayuga (DLSZ 2017) SMART Party management systems during these Technology Unit. She was recently granted Microsoft Innovative Congratulations to all the winners! Puso Party days. They were also provided the Educatior (MIE) Expert Certification. Animo La Salle!

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world-renowned 17th International Robotics Olympiad (IRO) held in Bucheon, South Korea. The team has also represented the country in this competition. This feat has brought the DLSZ Robotics Team to different periodicals and television features.

Last February 1, 2016, during the Muntinlupa City Hall’s Regular Flag Ceremony, Mayor Jaime Fresnedi recognized members of our Robotics Team who participated in the 17th With Mayor Fresnedi after the Muntinlupa City Hall’s Regular Flag IRO. Ceremony held last February 2015

On December 2015, the Robotics Team competed in Bucheon, South Korea DLSZ puts philippines in the world map of robotics

De La Salle Santiago Zobel is an In 2014, DLSZ has engaged in an this enhanced academic program. The emerging Technology Hub in the exchange program with Seoul group experienced hands-on training Philippines. Our Robotics Program Robotics High School (SRHS), a in Science Box Programming, NeoBot helps the students develop 21st century specialized school on Robotics, where Programming, Humanoid, and In Bucheon, South Korea skills. The students learn and apply their selected students flew to Korea to Aviation Robot Operation given by knowledge in science, mathematics, learn Mobile Robot Programming and the experts from Seoul Robotics High and computer technology together in Aviation Robot Operation. Apart from School, Seoul Technical High School, “I was so greatly impressed by the practice to make the robots work. adhering to the exchange program, Chungbuk National University, achievements of our own team. I DLSZ supports the promotion of Human Tech Company, and Goyoung expressed hope that their works Since 2011, our very own Robotics Robotics as “one of the new alternative Robotics. may soon have a real application to Team has been competing and skills”. help the country especially in the hauling awards in various national “By developing the competencies of development of more projects or and international Olympiad. During Starting Academic Year 2014-2015, the faculty in Robotics, DLSZ will be performance tasks that can solve their rookie year, the team had ranked DLSZ embarked on integrating able to produce globally competitive specific problems using robots for fifth out of the 21 competing teams Robotics into its Science curriculum. graduates who are creative, reflective, better quality of lives not only in the during the 10th Philippine Robotics At present, the Grades 4 and 5 critical thinkers and real-world Philippines but also in all over the Olympiad. This marked the start of the students are into learning more about problem solvers,” wrote Ms. Ruby world,” concluded Ms. Genevieve Pillar, team’s victorious journey, putting the robotics. Ramos, Grade School Principal. Grade School Science Coordinator. name of De La Salle Santiago Zobel as well as the Philippines in the world of On April 2015, selected teachers Recently, DLSZ took home ten DLSZ teachers hard at work during one of their hands- Robotics. underwent extensive training in medals—three golds, one silver on training in Korea last April 2015 South Korea to ensure the success of and six technical awards—from the

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“Whatever you do, work at it with Two Days of Peace and all your heart, as working for the Seclusion with the Lord Lord, not for human masters.” -Colossians 3:32 NIV

During the second To conclude the two-day retreat, session, Bro. Mike Lasallian Partners were treated talked about the to a pilgrimage to the National Enemies of the Shrine of Padre Pio. A Sacrament of Reconciliation and Holy Mass were Lasallian Mentors’ Retreat focuses Alabang Town Center, begun with Heart—guilt, anger, greed, and jealousy. held before heading home to Alabang. on this academic year’s theme, Session 1: What’s in the Bag. He said Then, in the third session, Remedies of “Communion in Mission: One with that everyone works full time for the the Heart—confession, forgiveness, Jesus living in our hearts”. Lord, whatever mission one has in the generosity, and celebration—were community, he/she should continue discussed. As a supplement to these On February 18-19, Lasallian Partners with it because one will never know sessions, a group sharing was done. of DLSZ—administrators, faculty, what’s in the bag or what is in store and non-teaching personnel— for him/her. Before calling it a night, the Feast engaged in a retreat at Mt. Makiling Builder chew over the Spiritual Journey, Re-Creation Center (MMRC) in Sto. Bro. Mike continues by sharing the connecting it with the story of The Tomas, Batangas. story of Tychicus and how Lasallians Prodigal Son. can learn from him. “Tychicus chose Rev. Joe Mauk, Director of MMRC, to volunteer for an unseen and Still packed with new insights, Lasallian preceded the introductory session unpaid position. His availability and Partners carried on the next day equating spirituality with the faithfulness wrote him in to the story feeling inspired and charged with the spinning tops. After which, Br. Bernard of God. We are never exempted from practical teachings of God. Bro. Alvin Oca FSC gave his Lasallian message doing dirty work, no matter what Barcelona, also a Feast Builder, led the commending everyone who made position we hold. Do whatever God second session with “One Mission: the PAASCU visit a whooping success. calls you to do. Look for the most Evangelization”. All and sundry listened helpful ways and see how God will intently as he went in-depth with the To further amplify this year’s theme, bless you in that position,” he uttered. particulars of DLSZ, fastening it with Bro. Mike Viñas, Feast Builder of Feast faith and life experiences.

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MS. RUBY NATIVIDAD IS A Look Back on Retirees’ Vocation in DLSZ For anyone who has worked in a school as a teacher, it Ms. Gloria De Vera, or Ms. Lori to her colleagues, has been in DLSZ since NATIONAL BOOK is hugely rewarding to see your students grow around 1981. She first taught all subjects in the Grade 1 and 2 level then shifted into you and witness them blossom into a mature individual. a more specified department (Araling Panlipunan) where she taught Grade 3 STORE AND For non-teaching personnel, it is gratifying to have students. She was then assigned as the High School Periodical Librarian from served the institution and be part of its reformation. 1993 to 1994. She went back to teaching a different subject (Science) for one INQUIRER IN year before being appointed as the Grade School Librarian. In 1996, Ms. Lori No matter what position you may hold in an educational taught Araling Panlipunan to Grades 2, 3, and 5 students. Then, she became the EDUCATION’S VERY institution, always remember Pope Francis’ words, “You Level Coordinator for Grade 4 in 2004. After a year, she took on the challenge FIRST TEACHER OF have especially contributed to educate generations of to become the Assistant to the Principal for the Upper Primary (Grades 4-5). In young people”. 2006, she was a Special Araling Panlipunan teacher for Grade School. Then went THE MONTH on to be a Social Studies (SS) teacher from 2007 to 2013. She took a break from Thus, it is only appropriate to pay tribute to these teaching SS and became a Filipino teacher to Grade 7 students for a year. Since Lasallian Partners who have selflessly devoted their 2014, Ms. Lori teaches Social Studies to Grade School students. lives to De La Salle Santiago Zobel School.

Ms. Lina Caracena In her 35 years of accomplished service to De La Salle Santiago Zobel, Ms. Linda has served the Naputo has taught Science, Filipino and Math to high school and grade school school for 19 years. students. During her first year in DLSZ, she began teaching Science to Grade 4 She started as an students. After a year, she taught Algebra and Statistics to second year and third Internal Auditor year high school students. In 1983, she became the grade 4 Filipino and Math from 1997 to teacher. After which, she was assigned to teach Science to Grade 3 students. 2007, and then Only after a year was Math included in her load. From 1986 to 1987, she took became the DLSZ a break from numbers and formulas and focused on teaching Filipino subject. Controller for three Since 1987, Ms. Linda is serving the school as a Grade School Math teacher. years. On 2010, Ms. Lina became the Director for the Finance Department. Mr. Simforiano Timosa, or Mang National Book Store (NBS) and Inquirer in After two years, she was reassigned to be the Internal Puring as he is fondly called, has been Education named MS. RUBY NATIVIDAD Auditor, a position she holds to date. the Driver/ Messenger of DLSZ since their very first TEACHER OF THE MONTH. 1998. His 17 years of service to the It was in the year 1985 school is seen thru his unquestionable Mrs. Lianne T. Gomez, mother of one of when Ms. Annabelle commitment to his vocation. her students in DLSZ, nominated Ms. Ruby Clave began to teach and cited her “for knowing how to strike in DLSZ. From 1985 that delicate balance between being strict to 1997, she was and being supportive of her students”. assigned in Junior Prep before being Ms. Ruby teaches Beginning Violin to assigned as a Math To Ms. Lina, Ms. Anna, Ms. Lori, Ms. Linda and Mang Puring, we extend our heartfelt THANK YOU all sections of Grades 3 and 4. She also teacher to Grade 2 for sharing not only your expertise and commitment but also your friendship to the Lasallian handles Advanced Violin for four sections students for three of fifth graders. years. In 2000, she community. Your incalculable contributions to the school will definitely leave a mark, which will became the Level remain with us for years. We are proud of you, Ms. Ruby! Coordinator for Grades 1-3. Since 2005, Ms. Anna has been teaching Filipino De La Salle Santiago Zobel wishes all of you nothing more but greater dreams to achieve in the to multi-level students. years to come.

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During the general assembly Timetable of parents and guardians last OLSF BRafeNHS February 22, Br. Bernard S. Oca FSC April 2016 introduced the extension campus Php 100,000.00 Php 450,000.00 of DLSZ in Imus, Cavite. To give an • Groundbreaking update of the on-going project, • Start of Construction for Senior High School Building and SPARK Mr. Charles Rapaport, Project Coordinator of the Vermosa Goodbye Gutom Meet Balls Campus, presented the timetable April 2017 and perspective of the DLSZ- Php 388,885.00 Php 92,630.00 Vermosa Campus. • Hand-over from Construction Group to DLSZ

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• Target class opening for Grade 11 and 12

De La Salle Santiago Zobel School extends its sincere gratitude to the following donors who have Perspective Design: generously shared their blessings to all the school’s projects. We are able to make Lasallian education accessible and reach out to the least of our brothers with your generosity and continued support. I. ONE LA SALLE SCHOLARSHIP FUND II. BR. RAFAEL DONATO FSC NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL Diars Assistance Inc. DLSZ Parents Association Eight Arms Agency Inc. Clinic Systems Inc. Etel Trends DLSZ Batch 1990 Justice Andres B. Reyes Jr. LGR Athletic Wears Inc. Sara James General Merchandise and Tailoring Biazon, Rufino Rafael R. III. GOODBYE GUTOM PROJECT Bisuna, Vincent Paolo B. Advincula, Wynona Danielle C. Brazan, Maria Angela B. Agcaoili, Evelyn M. Briones, Alvaro Emmanuel R. Aldeguer, Amanda Lauren V. Briones, Pablo Cristian R. Algenio, Yesha Celestyn S. Buenaflor, Casey Elizabeth D. Almazora, Antonio A. Buenagua, Benedictus M. Alvarez, Rania Alexia S. Cablay, Calista Estelle B. Amarra, Mark Daniel Cadiz, Rosario M. Arante, Sofia Carmela C. Cahiles, Ma. Johanne Kirsten P. Argana, Juan Rafael B. Calpo, Alena Nicole P. Ascalon, Cesar Gervasio C. Camacho, Mariko I. Balgos, Maria Chiara Isabella P. Capinpin, Maria Cassandra F. Ballesteros, Carolina J. Casintahan, Francis Charles B. Bansig, Ann Grace B. Cerilles, Rey Vicente C. Banzon, Marc Angelo O. Cinco, Piper Denise M. Belila, Euan Miguel Z. Cortuna, Michaela Zairah C. Benito, Sean Paul V. Cosme, Joaquin Ricardo Luis D.

in the community in the community 24 Cruz, Jania Rachel A. Lontoc, Audrey Neriz Q. Pangilinan, Mateo Luis V. De Guzman, Unik Aqo D. Lopez, Ricardo I. Papa, Antonio Luis B. De La Salle College of St. Benilde Luzon, Joshua Elijah M. Pe Benito, Joanne C. de Peralta, Evangeline P. Macasaet, Miguel Anton A. Pioquinto, Enrique Alonso M. De Vera, Gloria L. Madla, Jan Kaya Jamaica S. Pua, Matthew Miguel L. dela Cruz, Jack Lord L. Malabag, Nathaniel R. Ramos, Antonio Gabriel Z. Dimaunahan, Derrico Diamond B. Mangubat, Alessandra M. Recto, Milinda Jordan B. Domingo, Jenna Mikaela Mascariñas, Peter Daniel V. Romero, Reynaldo Embudo, Llewelyn S. Masilungan, Julianne V. Sabater, Raphael C. Enriquez, Allison Faye R. Matulin, Cedji Davin N. Salvador, Teodora L. Estopen, Andre G. Mecija, Hanna Katrina D. San Pedro, Thea Isabelle T. Estopen, Lance G. Mihara, Ken P. Sebastian, Maria Cecilia M. Fernandez, Isabella Nicole L. Militante, Alyana Maria Vea S. Serrano, Arturo Miguel III L. Galvez, Pedro Jr. E. Mochida, Joji S. Solano, Immanuel C. Garcia, Peyton Therese S. Montelibano, Gabriel Luis Emilio L. Solinap, Jacob Zander O. Gasta, Lorenza Liz O. Montelibano, Lucas Martin Luis L. Tamsi, Alexandra Jermel Go, Frans Kristofer L. Morelos, David Emmanuel D. Tan, Clarisse Hanikka S. Gonzales, Jilliana Marie R. Morilla, Raya Fatima C. Tan, Ma. Sophia Isabel S. Gonzales, Joachim Miguel R. Nacion, Yrone Gabriel L. Tayco, Cheery Y. Gramata, Isabella Karina F. Navarro, Matt Gerard F. Templo, Ralph Lorenzo Joshua R. Ilaga, Aliya Margarette G. Ngelangel, Kirsten Taryn D. Terrenal, Arabella Quinn M. Ilano, Edvilor IV D. Nicolas, Jay Peter Torres, Antonio Rafael C. Isidro, Regina Alexis M. Nolasco, Marc Gareth U. Tsui, Victoria Therese R. Jordan, Guilian T. Oandasan, Tomas U. Tungul, Catherine B. Khanna, Kartikey Ocampo, Emilie Javier Uy, Michael Darren A. Kimwell, Aldrich Johan A. Olay, Marianne N. Vasquez, Frances Annika A. Lapak, Ricardo Jose R. Ora, Vaughn Hasson Kristoff G. Webb, Olivia Mary Gypsy A. Ledonio, Isabella Dominique N. Oresca, Alyssa Nicole A. Xavier, Loreen Grace P. Leuterio, Maureen B. Ornada, Riel Franzine J. Lim, Julian Henri Ortillo, Hannah Owen O. Lingao, Liam Gabriel J. PA Batch 2016 Linsangan, Ralph C. Panaligan, Marites B.

Congratulations to DLSZ for reaching the Full Scholarship Equivalent (FSE) of 20.01% since AY 2014-2015. This means “DLSZ has given 1,006 full scholarships out of its total student population of 5,020”.

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