New academic year kicks off
by: Harold V. Gallo
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With Typhoon Carina exiting Philippine territory, new school year entered in the history books of Philippine Science High School as it opened its first school day, August 1.
The opening day kicked off with a flag ceremony headed by Dr. Salvador B. Romo, Campus Director.
A Holy Spirit Mass followed, celebrated by Rev. Fr. Crispin Costales.
In his welcome remarks during the Opening Program, Dr. Romo welcomed the students, employees and parents with school updates and reminders.
“This year is special because we will start the SYP for senior high school. For the Grades 11 scholars, for sure, you will enjoy your academic experiences”, Dr. Romo expressed.
Grade 7 scholar, Rei Benedick Mallillin, in his message of expectation mentioned how privileged and lucky they were to be Pisay scholars.
“Mas marami yatang expectations sina nanay at tatay kaysa sa amin”, he added in his speech.
Teachers and staff were also introduced by the Division Chiefs and Department Heads.
Meanwhile, discussion about scholarship agreement, academic matters, guidance services, dormitory rules and other concerns were discussed by selected personnel to the Grade 7 scholars and their parents in the Orientation Program.
An orientation for Grade 11 scholars was also conducted focusing on the Specialization Year Program (SYP) was facilitated by the Curriculum and Instruction Services Division, headed by Dr. Aimee Marie C. Gragasin.#
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Teachers revisit new trends, strategies in teaching
by: Harold V. Gallo
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Dr. Mercelita V. Orden, Vice President for Academic Affairs of PLT College and Ms. Zayda S. Asuncion, Professor of Saint Mary’s University facilitated the half-day sessions in which teachers were grouped by department.
Teachers in the Science, Mathematics, Computer and Technology (SMCT) department, listened to Dr. Orden as she shared many of the new trends she has used throughout her years as a teacher, administrator and researcher.
“Take the risk and grow!”, said Dr. Orden, who also shared many anecdotes to the SMCT teachers.
Ms. Asuncion updated the faculty members under Humanities with the tested strategies that she has used, read and researched.
“Let’s not forget what interests our students and take the chance to use the varied strategies. Always remember that the best visual aid in the classroom is still the teacher”, said Asuncion to the Humanities teachers.#
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Navalta to teachers: Test is an opportunity to learn
by: Harold V. Gallo
Dr. Jane D. Navalta stressed that “test is an opportunity for students to learn”, during the seminar-workshop on Test Construction and Test Measurements for faculty and staff of the school, July 28. 2016.
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Dr. Navalta through her interactive lectures and activities emphasized the affective domains of teaching and value of openness to accept feedback.
“Tests should not be used for punishment, as a time killer and as a filler for unprepared class time of a teacher”, she added.
Employing varied individual and group activities, the resource speaker engaged the teachers to revisit assessment and evaluation of the academic performances of students.
The teachers were grouped according to specialization in performing the activities and special prizes were awarded to selected participants at the end of the activities.
Physics teacher Sheryl Agapito said in the last activity that “walang learner na di natututo, baka may piangdadaanan lang”.
The activity punctuated with the teachers reciting a “Teacher’s Pledge”.
Dr. Navalta is a professor of Nueva Vizcaya State University – Bayombong Campus.
The whole day activity is part of faculty and staff preparation for the opening of classes on August 1.#
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Serbisyong medikal at dental, inihandog sa mga lokal na mamamayan
Sa panulat ni: Bb. Maria Kimberlei Baldado
Pag-aabot ng tulong pangkalusugan bilang bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng ika-20 anibersaryo ng Pamilyang PSHS–Cagayan Valley Campus.
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Tinatayang 150 mamamayan ng Pawac, Masoc, Bayombong at Dulli, Ambaguio ang nahandugan ng serbisyong medikal at dental mula sa Pamilyang PSHS-CVC noong Hulyo 7, 2016 na ginanap sa Pawac Elementary School.
Ang isinagawang Outreach Program ay bahagi ng pagdiriwang ng ika–20 anibersaryo ng PSHS-CVC na nakapokus sa pagbibigay-halaga at pagpapatibay sa kalusugan ng mga mamamayan sa lokal na komunidad. Layunin nito na makapagbigay ng serbisyong pangkalusugan sa mga bata, matatanda, kalalakihan, kababaihan, at sa mga senior citizens.
Naisakatuparan ang Programa sa pamamagitan ng bukas na pagbibigay ng tulong at oras ng mga Parent Doctors ng mga iskolar ng PSHS-CVC, ang pagpapamudmod ng school supplies sa mga estudyante ng Pawac Elementary School mula sa Pamilya Cornel, gayundin ang pakikibahagi ng mga guro at istaf, ang pakikilahok ng mga kawani ng PHO (Provincial Health Office), at higit sa lahat ang mainit na pagtanggap ng mga residente.
“Special thanks to Philippine Science High School-Cagayan Valley Campus for choosing Pawac ES as the venue of your noble purpose—the Medical and Dental Mission for the communities of Pawak, Masoc, Bayombong and Dulli, Ambaguio. Thank you for celebrating with us your 20th Founding Anniversary and thank you more Sir Salvador Romo (PSHS-CVC Director), your staff, your stakeholders and of course to Sir Ronald Navalta for sharing us your blessings. We couldn’t find the right words to say Thank you. The people of Pawac were so happy because the medical and dental clinics came over to serve them. May your tribe increase. God bless and more power to Pisay!” Ito ang mensahe ng pagpapasalamat ni Gng. Celia S. Valera, ang tagapamuno ng Pawac Elementary School sa PSHS-CVC.
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