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Mayor Angeles visits ANHS, inducts SPTA officers

Amucao High, Mag-Ingay! Mayor Cristy, Mabuhay! Mabuhay! Mabuhay!

These were the cheers that echoed in the Amucao NHS school ground as the Tarlac City Mayor, Hon. Maria Cristina "Cristy" Angeles graced and led the School Parents-Teachers Association (SPTA) Oathtaking Ceremony today, November 16, 2022.

Delighted with ANHSians' warm welcome, Mayor Cristy thanked the Amucao NHS faculty and recognized all the institution's stakeholders, and encouraged learners to persevere in their studies to have a good and comfortable life someday.

"Balang araw, gusto ko pong maging pulis dahil yun po ang pangarap ko," one student said when the city mayor asked what the learners would want someday.

Meanwhile, the learners, together with their teachers enlivened the school grounds with their creative and energetic cheers during the roll call which made the crowd and the city mayor smile and even laugh.

As the program proceeded, Ma'am May A. Avelino, Amucao NHS, school head, took the lead in introducing the members of the school governing committee.

Together with the Amucao's Barangay Council, the school governing committee, and partner stakeholders, the SPTA officers pledged their commitment in front of the city mayor.

Ms, Johanna Marie Depona, SPTA president, concluded the program by expressing her gratitude to the school and promised to support its endeavor toward quality instruction.

“We would work hand in hand with all of you to help Amucao High School in bringing sustainable and effective instructions. Asahan nyo po ang aming suporta sa iba’t ibang programa at proyekto of dear Amucao High,” Depona added.

Brgy. Captain, Hon. Jaime Santiago and the barangay council, Kaisa Women's Organization, and partners from the private sector also graced the event.

The event was made even more memorable by the engaging performances of learners and faculty members.

"One of the objectives of the Gulayan is to support our feeding and to share harvested crops for the beneficiaries to eat nutritious food."

These were the words of Ma’am Helen Grace F. Daet after Amucao National High School (ANHS) bested other participating schools in snatching the title, Best Contribution to School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) in the 2022 EGPP-Project GAM3 (Gulayan para sa Aktibong Mag-aaral ng Rehiyon Tatlo).

Daet stressed the significance of the Gulayan Sa Paaralan Program in sustaining the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) which benefited 41 grade 7 learners.

Through the efforts of the TLE Department spearheaded by Ma'am Emily Manio and Ma'am Helen Grace F. Daet, the learners were served delicious and nutritious meals with vegetable produce coming directly from the school gardens.

Freshly picked vegetables such as Chinese cabbage (pechay), mustard leaves (mustasa), string beans (sitaw), squash (kalabasa), bitter gourd (ampalaya), eggplant (talong), and water spinach (kangkong) are turned into tasty yet nourishing and stomach-filling dishes which were then served to learners.

"Maganda rin na nakikita ng mga bata kung saan galing yung kinakain nila since our vegetables are freshly picked from our school gardens," said Daet.

Daet emphasized the importance of planting vegetables, and she encouraged learners to do the same at home to ensure food security and promote urban gardening in the community.

"This is just the beginning. Magpapatuloy ang ating feeding program para makasiguro tayo na busog-lusog ang ating mga learners lalo na napakarami nating produce mula sa ating gulayan," Manio added.

The project aims not only to create fun activities and promote a healthy and active lifestyle but also to instill values such as camaraderie, teamwork, and sportsmanship. After its launch on February 8, 2023, the MAPEH Department facilitated a friendly volleyball game among teachers after the conduct of the school’s mid-year break.

Ma’am Ma. Theresa L. Puno, one of the project proponents, said they plan to add more physical games and recreational activities like painting, yoga, Zumba, and karaoke that teachers and students will enjoy.

Meanwhile, Edric Galang, 10-Belardo student, said he is excited because, in the previous Intramural, he didn't get a chance to play due to some sports being canceled, but now, he could join a lot of games and activities.

Moreover, teachers also expressed their thoughts about this plan. "I am very happy, proud, and excited kasi it contributes to my health and well-being", Mary Anne Y. Canlas, AP Focal person added.

Additionally, ANHSians said they cannot wait for the additional games and other activities the MAPEH Department is planning to add because it will be good and helpful to them to solve and lessen their stress and may help address any health and medical problem.

Gulayan sa Paaralan significant for successful feeding program

32 Grade 7 applicants passed first ever SPJ qualifying exam

Along with the national kick-off for Brigada Eskwela, Amucao High's Special Program in Journalism (SPJ) also took the steering wheel to determine its first batch of the so-called 'patrollers of the nation,' on August 1, 2022 as the school conducted its SPJ qualifying examination where 32 incoming grade 7 successfully passed.

One of which is Eunice Natividad from Amucao Elementary School who said “Akala ko po hindi ako makakapasok but I made it. Masaya po ako at excited to learn about journalism.”

To determine the pioneering batch of SPJ dubbed as the 'trailblazers', Amucao NHS conducted the Special Program in Journalism Qualifying Examination (SPJQE) where a total of seventy (70) applicants passed the initial screening.

“It was an arduous task because all the SPJ

ANHS Grade 12 students immersed in hands-on work experience

As a requirement for graduation, 111 senior high school students from Amucao National High School (ANHS) underwent a Work Immersion from February 20 to March 3, 2023, to develop good work habits and gain skills and knowledge to meet the needs and challenges of college, work, or business.

Prior to their deployment, ANHS partnered with Tarlac City’s Public Employment Service Office (PESO) to conduct a Work Immersion & Work Ethics Program for SHS learners on February 15, 2023, where Engr. Arnold G. Samson, PESO Manager discussed the concept of work ethics and the responsibilities and expected behavior of the students under work immersion.

SHS learners were assigned to different offices and agencies to complete their 80-hour work duration requirement starting on February 20 to March 3, 2023.

Wherein 38 students were assigned to the Public Order and Safety Office (POSO) Tarlac, 17 to the Department of Agriculture (DAR), two (2) to the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), two (2) to the Information Technology Office Tarlac, one (1) at Tarlac City Engineer’s applicants went through a thorough and rigid selection process. So, congratulations to all who made it and I am very excited to meet you all,” Mr. Jonard G. Lising remarked after the screening.

Meanwhile, divided into two (2) batches, the SPJ examinees took a three-part test composed of a 30-item multiple-choice grammar and reading test, an essay writing test, and an interview.

“I know that this is both an honor and a challenge to the school, especially, to us, journalism teachers to spark interest and hone journalistic skills among these young patrollers after the pandemic. But we would embrace the challenge,” Ria-Flor V. Valdoz stated after finalizing the results.

The admission process took place smoothly through the management of the school's SPJ team led by the school head of ANHS, Dr. May A. Avelino.

Office (CEO), two (2) at Rural Health Unit (RHU) in San Manuel, Tarlac City, 13 at Amucao National High School, 10 at Caramutan Elementary School, six (6) at Laungcupang Elementary School, six (6) at Sierra Elementary School, 10 at Dumarais Elementary School and four (4) at Balingcanaway Centro Elementary School.

The students are also required to create a portfolio with documentation of day-to-day basis activities during work immersion and their reflection.

“During my experience in work immersion, this experience has taught me how to be a responsible and better person. The lesson learned is how to be tough and persevering in carrying out the tasks assigned to me by my superior,” Canela Grace De Leon, 12 – Phoenix (HUMSS).

The immersion not only fulfilled a graduation requirement but also provided a valuable opportunity for the SHS learners to gain practical skills and insights to prepare them for college and employment.