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Louisian Graders support DENR Greening Advocacy
Aware of the present status of the environment and coupled with their intense desire to help with their little hands, eight pupils of the Grade School Department visited the DENR last September 26, 2008 chaperoned by their teachers, Mrs. Conchita Belen and Mrs. Maricel Salva. The visit aimed to develop in the children awareness and active participation of the endeavors geared towards the care, development, and protection of the environment. Along this quest is the desire to come up with a nursery in school where each pupil has to bring any plant - ornamental, to page 02
Adducul, Geron cap silver in Science Quiz Bee Two kids from the Grade School Department garnered 2nd place in the Grade 3 and Grade 6 level categories in the recently concluded 2008 Science Quiz Bee held at Cataggaman Elementary School last October 16, 2008. The competition was organized by the City Division Office. Patrick Adducul, a Grade 3 pupil ranked 2nd in the Grade 3 category besting other participants from 35 competing schools while Elyza Marie Geron, a Grade 6 pupil had the same feat with that of Adducul. She ranked 2nd in the Grade 6 category. Both are awardees in the department. Other children in the department also joined namely: Jamie Mary Loise Tan and Hannah Gracielle Mallillin,
representing the Grades 4 and 5 respectively. These children were prepared by their equally competitive coaches-Ms. Jeny Pablo, the Science Coordinator and Mrs. Conchita Belen, a Science teacher in Grades 5 and 6. Once again, the Grade School Department proved its worth. To you kids...Congratulations and keep the fire of excellence burning in your hearts.
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Grade School celebrates Graders’ Day
The Grade School Department of University of Saint Louis celebrated the Graders’ Day on October 2-4, 2008. Pupils, teachers, parents and visitors were excited for its grand opening. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Bright Child: Sa Tamang Pag-aaruga, KInabukasan ay Maginhawa”. The celebration started with a parade around the campus where pupils and teachers were with their respective Disney costumes, followed by the opening program. The highlight of the three-day celebration Grader’s Day Disney Musical Competition Results Junior Division Senior Division was the Disney Musical Compettion. Each Disney Musical Presentation Grade 3 Grade 4 grade level was represented by a certain Disney Overall Disney Concept Grade 3 Grade 4 Banner Raising Grade 1 film. This really added excitement and fun to Retro Dance Grade 3 Grade 5 the pupils, parents, and visitors. Modern Dance Grade 2 Grade 4 Vocal Solo Grade 1 Grade 6 Other activities include board games and Sing-a-like Grade 1 DKLC ball games; dance and musical competitions. Over-all Champion Grade 3 Grade 4 Another exciting part of the said activity was the Family Day wherein students, teachers, and parents gathered in the field. There was also a contest for the most creative and beautiful As in the past years, the Grade School Department started the tent. Social games like Bingo and Parlor games school year by electing the new set of Executive Family Council were played. Officers for the SY 2008-2009. The elected officers for this school year were: Dr. Marivic The Graders’ Day was indeed very Florendo,President; Atty. Ronald Daliuag, Vice President; Dr. Diosdado Domingo, memorable to everybody especially to the pupils Secretary; Elmira Cuz, Treasurer; Dr. Maru Combate, Auditor; Mrs. Melanie who gave their best to make it a successful Caculitan, P.R.O; Engr. Jose Bunagan, Bus. Manager. one. Right after the election, the new set of officers together with the homeroom
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The activity started with a simple lecture given by the CENRO Head, Forester Monico Anzia who personally demonstrated the appropriate steps in planting and making plots. This followed by the childrenparticipants having their own plot and planting one tree. The group was thankful having the chance of actualizing concepts taught in the classroom. Motivated to do their share in their respective homes, and localities, they vowed to start planting in the school and their respective homes in support of the Greening Advocacy of the DENR.
officers discussed probable programs and projects for the benefit of the department. Moreover, the officers were also behind the success of the Graders’ Day. One with the faculty and administration, they planned for the different activities.
Tamayao garners 3rd place in Slogan Making Another honor was given to USL Grade School Department as a Grade VI pupil bagged an award during the celebration of the AntiRabies Month, sponsored by the City Division Office last October 11, 2009. Among thirty-five competing schools in the city, Joshua Ray Tamayao won third place. Mrs. Mathilde Felipe, his adviser trained and accompanied him during the said challenge. Moreover, Tamayao joined the parade for the culmination program of the said activity. This was a proof that the school supports the programs of the Department of Health. The activity aimed to protect the people in the community against rabies. It also aimed to motivate the people especially the children to treat dogs as their friends. In this way, dogs will not be a threat to people but rather a big help to them.
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Grade School holds BSP-GSP Camp The Grade School Department held the BSPGSP Camp Last October 9-11, 2008 with the theme “Bright Child: Sa Tamang Pag-aaruga, Kinabukasan ay Maginhawa�. It was a much awaited activity for all the pupils in the department, especially for those who were in Grades 4-6. The three-day activity was a chance to bring up camaraderie. An International Night was held wherein each troop was assigned different countries to portray their culture through dances and songs. This brought out creativity from the Scouts. Moreover, different physical training exercises such as jogging, obstacle courses and gardening were conducted to build stamina and strength. The most enjoyable part was the fun games. Meanwhile,
Jamie Mary Loise Tan and Joseph Gregory Cabinta, both from Grade 4 Magnolia class won as the Mr. BSP and Ms. GSP respectively. Mr. RyanJ Otana and Mrs. Leivy Turo were the teachers-in charge for the camping
activities. The said camping activity inculcated discipline in the pupils. It also taught them how to be responsible individuals by managing time properly.
Grade School surfaces in PRIBEA City Meet As the Grade School Department reap awards in academic and extra-curricular activities in and outside the school, its athletes have also proven their worth as they conquered their contenders and grabbed the championship titles in the different games in the concluded PRIBEA City Meet. With determination to win, the Daffodil), Patrick Agorto (VI-Tulip), Louisian graders were victors in Joshua Turaray (V-Catleya). The participant for the Chess Basketball and Chess (Female). (Female) was Sunshine Pamittan, a The members of the winning basketball team were: Erl Emiron Grade VI- Daffodil pupil. Other participants were Archangel Iringan (VI-Tulip), Pacito Guya (VI Canapi (Chess Male), Mariel Ayque - Tulip), Carl Baccay (VI-Tulip), Doubles Female), Jovison Bunagan (VI-Tulip), Austin (Badminton Manrique Camus and Grashella Dingil (VI-Daffodil), Jovince Amparo Credits are also given to their (VI - Daffodil)Kim, Leslie Cruz Macatuggal (taekwondo) and Benjie (V-Magnolia), Jefferson Felipe (V- Pedralvez (Track and Field-3rd coaches: Mr. Ryan-J Otana and Mrs. Maricel Salva. Cattleya), Abraham dela Cruz (VI- Place).
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The Louisian Angel Editorial Board School Year 2008-2009 Elyza Marie Geron Editor-in-Chief
Alexandra Beata Mamauag Marianne ClaudetteDiego Associate Editors
Suzette Leong Ashley Cumigad Jeorgina Kamella Melad News W riters
Hannah Gracielle Mallillin Matthew Tungpalan Feature W riters
Ivan Dave Salva John Alfred Accad Cartoonists
Sophia Villaflor Pamela Denise Arao Evangela Nicole Natividad Circulators
Althea Agaloos Jamie Mary Loise Tan China Pagulayan Lay-out Artists
Sharon S. Asuncion Meghan P. Balajadia Advisers
Liza M. Empedrad, MAEd Consultant
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Technology in Education - a Panacea? Quality education is everybody’s goal. In fact, it is a universal goal. It is in this premise that educators find ways and means to deliver instruction effectively so as to enhance learning amidst global innovations. One of the ways being born is the introduction of technology inside the classrooms. Many people believe that technology is changing the way faculty teach and students learn. As technological advances are introduced into the academy, schools are more and more attracted by the promise and potential of technology for enhancing access and learning. Faculty, staff and even administrators need to understand what technology can and what it cannot do. This technology is seen by some as the panacea - some see visions of hundreds of students sitting in front of monitors, with talking heads providing cheap, mass education. Others see technology as a critical complement to the educational experience, opening more opportunities for the learner. We believe that the Grade School Department of University of Saint Louis is in support with the second vision, that is, through technology, we can achieve quality education. By giving our learners access to a new world of information, computers have been a powerful tool. The Internet has brought an unprecedented level of great educational content. E-mail has facilitated improved communication among people. Emerging Web service technologies would further create opportunities for collaborative learning. These are the things the department would want to happen. But, we’ve still a long way to go before we see how much technology can really do. We must view technology from a critical, reflective distance in order to fulfill our responsibilities to our pupils. For all the value that a virtual world can bring to teaching and leaning, we must promote technology with a HEART!
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CAPABLE leaders undergo leadership training With the theme “Building CAPABLE Leaders, Strengthening and making Them Work!”, the Supreme Pupil Government and club officers of the Grade School Department underwent a leadership seminar at the Grade School Learning Resource Center, July 4, 2008. The training aimed to build about “Global Warming and the and strengthen the leadership Changing Climate”. This made the potentials of the leaders and make leaders more aware of their roles them CAPABLE members of the in their environment. Mrs. Liza community. M. Empedrad, the principal of the In order to attain this, a series department made a substantial of lectures and workshops were lecture on “How to Conduct a given. Ms. Catherine Callueng, the Meeting”. This will further help Grade School Guidance Counselor, them as leaders. gave a talk on “Qualities of a Good Finally, the leaders had a Leader”. She emphasized on review of their action plans last the different attitudes one must year and made some innovations. possess as a leader. The changes in the activities Meanwhile, Mrs. Conchita are believed to improve the Belen, the moderator of the Young department. Explorers of Science, talked
The Louisian Angel staffers joined the Division Schools Press Conference at Cagayan National High School, Tuguegarao City last December 8-10, 2008. During the three-day conference, the TLA writers proved their prowess in the field of writing as seven of them will join the Regional Schools Press Conference on January 19-22, 2009 at Santiago City National High School, Santiago City, Isabela. The winners during the said competition were: Carmelle Ashley Yzabel Cumigad- 2nd placeNewswriting (English); Matthew Tungpalan-6th place-Editorial W riting (English); Elyza Marie Geron7th place-Feature W riting (English); Althea Ninothscka Agaloos-6th place-Feature Writing(Filipino); Jann Alfred Accad-7th placeEditorial Cartooning (English); Ivan Dave Salva-8th place-Editorial Cartooning (Filipino); Hannah Gracielle Malillin-5th placeEditorial Cartooning (Filipino); and Suzette Leong-8th place-Feature Writing,3rd place-Photojournalism (Filipino). Other participants who joined them were Alexandra Mamauag, Pamela Denise Arao, Jeorgina Kamella Melad, Marianne Claudette Diego, Jamie Marie Loise Tan, Evangela Nicole Natividad, and Sophia Daniele Villaflor. Moreover, during the election for the Editor’s Guild of the Elementary of the Division of Tuguegarao City, Marianne Claudette Diego was elected as the Vice-President and Carmelle Ashley Yzabel Cumigad to page 06
the louisian angel 06.news Pablo, Empedrad attend the 2008 SCAAP Two mentors from the Grade School Department in the persons of Ms. Jeny Pablo, Science Coordinator and Mrs. Liza M. Empedrad, GradeSchool Principal visited the City of Friendship - Cagayan de Oro, last September 22-27 to attend the 2008 Seminar Workshop for Science Club Advisers of the Philippines held at Grand Caprice Hotel. The seminar was attended by science enthusiasts - science teachers, science club advisers, principals, supervisors and directors. Topics in the seminar revolved around the theme “Science and Technology: Focus on Food Security for Community Development”. The theme was timely as our country is confronted with various concerns like food security,food poisoning, shortage of basic needs and other science- based problems. Speakers lengthily discussed in their lectures the small steps that could be done to solve these problems through research and experimentation. Some researches like birth of submarine rice, production of goods using moringa oleifera (malunggay), use of human feces as fertilizers were presented. Such topics enhanced the knowledge of the Science teachers and were challenged to go on researches and science experiments to help solve the problems. Presentations of investigatory projects were done giving time for the participants to interact with other Science teachers and club advisers. The seminar was a success. The participants were eager to go home and apply what they have learned in their respective posts.
Grade School bags awards in Nutrition Inter-School Competition The Grade School Department joined the Inter-School Nutrition Month Contest at the People’s Gym last July 25, 2008. Another feather has been added to its cap as the participants in the Nutri-Jingle placed second in the Nutri-Jingle competition. Meanwhile, Alyna Gumarang placed third in the A-1 Child competition. Once again, this was a manifestation that Louisian graders are not only academically inclined but also are talented. This year’s theme is “Sa Wastong Nutrisyon Ni Mommy, Siguradong Healthy si Baby”.
TLA scribes reap awards... from page 05 as the Auditor. Jamie Marie Loise Tan also won 2nd place in the Vocal Solo Competition. These were indeed an added honor to the school as the young Louisians continue to bring home laurels for the university. This is because of the endless support of the administration and of the faculty of the Grade School Department. With them during the competition were their moderators: Mrs.Sharon S. Asuncion and Miss Meghan Balajadia.
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Parenting: A Challenge “A little girl and her father were crossing a bridge. The father was kind of scared so he asked his little daughter. “Sweetheart, please hold my hand so that you don’t fall into the river.” The little girl said, “No, Dad. You hold my hand.” “What’s the difference?” asked the puzzled father. “There’s a big difference,” replied the little girl. “If I hold your hand and something happens to me, chances are that I may let your hand go. But if you hold my hand, I know for sure that no matter what happens, you will never let my hand go.” -Adapted-
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T “ he short anecdote that you have read seems so simple yet it may touch the hearts of every parent that would read it. It speaks shortly of the role of parents in their children’s lives. Indeed, parents are expected to hold the hands of their children to ensure that these children would tread the right way. They are important in building their dreams and make them come true. However, this is not a simple task. We have to know our responsibilities as parents and we have to carry out these responsibilities if we want to have a happy home. These are some guidelines given by R. Valencia, S. Bismark (InquirerFirst posted 05-12-2007) which you can follow: 1. Thou shall bear children to love and nurture. Children should never be seen as unwanted burdens or accidental offshoots of the sexual act.
Parents are expected to hold the hands of their children to ensure that these children would tread the right way.
They are natural products of sexual activity and, therefore, must be cared for. They are beloved Sparks of the Supreme Being. To find fulfillment, we must show them love. 2. Thou shall not treat children as future investments. Real love is unconditional - it should not contain terms and conditions. W e should train our children well, but when they reach adulthood, we should accept that they have their own choices to make and paths to follow. 3. Thou shall respect - and communicate with children as spiritual parcels of the Supreme Lord. Their small bodies aren’t reflections of their true identities. They should be given
the proper information and guidance about life. Listen to them when they express their ideas and share their problems. 4. Thou shall be willing to accept sacrifices in the care of the young. The performance of pious work is guaranteed to bring a person to a higher plane of existence. 5. Thou shall nourish children. Don’t poison them by exposing them to toxic food and environment. 6. Thou shall not be lazy in teaching and correcting them. We need to be firm and consistent when training young people. 7. Thou shall be a good example - in words and in deed!
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A call to the world
by Mathhew Tungpalan
any people are now leading carefree lives, just enjoying life, a sumptous life, carried away by pride, greed and selfish desires. They have had, all they could ever want but they did not even consider the consequences of their actions. Mankind’s works have contributed a large part to climate change. To make it simpler...”WE ARE THE MAIN CAUSE OF CLIMATE CHANGE!”.
Global warming has damaged the North Pole, that has been the home of Polar bears, who right now are struggling or fighting for survival. They are now extinct, yet this hasn’t brought or gave a thought to us, people, of the harm it can even cause. On the other hand, in the South Pole, there are many penguin eggs that are not capable to hatch or grow for their parents could not find any place to bear their children wherein they can live safely. Oh, what have we done? These
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Until each one of us realizes that the destruction of Mother Nature is our direct responsibility, children like me will continue to suffer and other laws that protect the environment will merely be again another rule to break.
are just one of the few manifestations on how global warming and climate change damage the whole world. Shall we still wait for many animals other than polar bears to be extinct before we make a move? I believe, people have lost themselves, that we lost ourselves! Our souls are now dead for having been exposed to many animalies due to our desire to make our lives rich. We now consider ourselves as somebody who committed a largest sin - to create an evil scheme plotted against Mother Nature and of course to humanity! We already have lost our consciousness, our conscience and ultimately our love and concern to Mother Earth.
Many children are now witnessing the large change we have brought into our world. With this, I now call on you, I’m pleading from you to stop what you are doing and let us together face the real thing - that our Mother Earth needs our help. This is now the right time for us to move before it will already be too late. Other environmental hazards will only get better when the urgent need for improvement is instilled in our minds and is manifested in our actions. As one of the articles I encountered says: “Until each one of us realizes that the destruction of Mother Nature is our direct responsibility, children like me will continue to suffer and other laws that protect the environment will merely
be again another rule to break.” We have the power in our own hands! If one person can make a difference, imagine what the largest continent in the world can do when it works together. Let us join efforts in making our world a better place to live in! We are the Earth’s only hope! The action is within us. Let us not turn our back to the call of our Mother Earth. If ever, we are not doing this as a favor but as a payment for her endless care for us. Remember, she is our life! We cannot survive with our her. Let us now then make a move, let us find ourselves. I know, there is still tomorrow and I believe there will always be....
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Grade School goes to Disney
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isneyland is everybody’s dream place. Both the old and the young wish to visit the place which is believed to be full of wonder and awe. This year, the Grade School Department has had a glimpse of what a Disneyland is not by having a first hand experience of it but rather through portraying the different Disney films which had touched the lives of many especially the young children. Hold your breath as the department would bare you the different Disney films loved by many through their musical presentations. In stifling Edwardian London, Wendy Darling mesmerizes her brothers nightly with bedtime tales of sword play, swashbuckling and the fearsome Hook. But the children become the heroes of an even greater story when Peter Pan flies into their nursery one night and leads them over moonlit rooftops through a galaxy of stars to the lush jungles of Neverland. Wendy and her brothers join Peter and the Lost Boys in an exhilarating life free of grown-up rules, while also facing the inevitable showdown with Hook
12..feature and his bloodthirsty pirates. The Peter Pan was portrayed by the Preparatory pupils. • A girl no bigger than a thumb was sent to a mission to the Meadow of the tulips where she must inform the prince about the breaking of the dam, a threat that could endanger the life of all the Little People in the meadow. On her journey, Thumbelina is brought by an old medicine woman to the home of a lonely childless woman, who seeing the size of the little girl, names her “Thumbelina. The story was presented musically by the Grade 1 pupils with all their lovely costumes and a wonderful setting. • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a simple story of a charming little princess saved from the evil deeds of her wicked stepmother, the queen by a group of seven adorable dwarfs. In the story, the princess is befriended by woodland creatures who lead her to a cottage deep in the woods owned by the seven dwarfs. The princess was welcomed by the seven little creatures as their guest. The queen eventually discovers the girl is still alive when the mirror again answers that Snow White is the fairest in the land. Using magic to change herself into an old rag, the queen goes to the cottage and tricks Snow White into biting
the thelouisian louisianangel angel into a poisoned apple that sends her into a deep sleep. The dwarfs chase the old hag up a cliff and trap her. She tries to roll a blunder over them but lightning strikes the cliffs he is standing on and she falls to her death. The Grade 3 pupils who portrayed this was the winner in the Over-all Disney Concept! • The Beauty and the Beast is the story of a beautiful but self-absorbed prince who get the chance to help an old raggedy woman with magical skills and she throws the prince into a spell of ugliness and loneliness. His staff is transformed into objects to do with their profession. In the village, a beautiful young girl feels lonely and misunderstood, ‘cause she reads books and seems to be the only one. Her father is a nutty professor. He goes off to compete at an inventors’ fair but gets lost in the woods and ends up a prisoner at the beast’s castle. Belle, the girl keeps looking for him, finds him there and pleads to let her father go, in return for her staying there with the beast. It’s a done deal and Belle is now trapped in the castle with the beast and his staff. She manages to fall in love with the beast. Gaston is upset that Belle is not interested in him. When her father claims she trapped with a beast, Gaston sees the opportunity to have him committed to a mental hospital, thereby forcing Belle to marry him. This almost works, but the
beast lets Belle out and she is just in time to save her father and prove there is a Beast. In the end, the Beast eventually turned again into a prince and they lived happily ever after. This Disney film was presented by the Grade IV. They won the first place in the Senior Division. • The Little Mermaid is about a young mermaid willing to give up her life in the sea and her identity as a merperson to gain a human soul and the love of a human prince. Ariel, the Little Mermaid has fallen in love with Prince Eric, a human she saved from a shipwreck. Her attraction to the above water world continually grows, while Prince Eric longs for the mysterious woman with the beautiful singing voice. Ursula transformed Ariel into a human in exchange for her beautiful voice, and for Ariel’s soul should she not be able to get the prince to kiss her within three days. Thus Ariel and her friends must race against time to make that kiss happen while Ursula does what she can to prevent her. The film was presented by the Grade 2 pupils with all their lovely setting in the sea. • The next Disney film was presented by the Grade V pupils. Pocahontas presents an emotionally charged and highly dramatic account to page 12
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Reaching Out: Its Truest Essence
o one is so rich that he has nothing to receive and no one is so poor that he has nothing to give.”, so goes the very inspiring adage and the same adage gave an inspiration to the Grade School Department when they reached out to our brothers and sisters in the Dinggin Ka Learning Center (DKLC). Our brethren in the DKLC need our love and care. Needless to say, they need our assistance and support. W e all live as one family and it would be so sad to note if some of our brothers are in pain and difficulties. If possible, we would do everything to make them happy. With this, the different clubs and organizations planned an outreach activity that would simply give joy and happiness to our DKLC brothers and sisters.
The outreach activity went so well. We had seen how our pupils in the department made our DKLC pupils fulfilled and satisfied and we also had seen how happy are they when they ate together , played together, and danced together. This is the truest essence of reaching out - making others happy and making them smile. The happiness is insurmountable. This does not mean that we have to spend much just so to
reach out to them. With the simple things that we gave, we believe we made them happy. With the games and moments we shared, we are sure that we made them smile and we made them feel that they were accepted. Their smiles would never equal any other joy that we feel. Simple as these may seem, we are sure that we have touched their hearts and lives in our own ways, sharing the least things we have.
Grade school goes... from page 12 of the meeting between Pocahontas and John Smith. Capt. John Smith leads a rag-tag band of English sailors and soldiers to the New World to plunder its riches for England. Meanwhile, in this “New World”, Chief Powhatan has pledged his daughter, Pocahontas, to be married to the village’s greatest warrior. Pocahontas, however, has other ideas. She has seen a vision of a spinning arrow, a vision she believes tells her change is coming. Her life does indeed change when the English ship lands near her village. Between Ratcliffe, who believes the savages are hiding the gold he expected to be plentiful, and Powhatan, who believes these pale newcomers will destroy
their land, Smith and Pocahontas have a difficult time preventing all-out war and saving their love to each other. • This retelling of the Old Chinese folktale is about the story of a young Chinese maiden who learns that her weakened and lame father is to be called up into the army in order to fight the invading Huns. Knowing that they would never survive the rigorous of war in his state, she decides to disguise herself and join in his place. Unknown to her, her ancestors are aware of this and to prevent it, they order a tiny disgraced dragon, Mushu to join her in order to force her to abandon her plan. He agrees, but when he meets Mulan, he learns that she cannot be
dissuaded and so decides to help her in the perilous times ahead. The Grade 6 presented this film creatively. • A young lion prince is born in Africa, thus making his Uncle Scar the second in line to the throne. Scar plots with the hyenas to kill King Mufasa and Prince Simba, thus making himself King. The King is killed and Simba is led to believe by Scar that it was his fault and so he flees the kingdom in shame. After years of exile he is persuaded to return home to overthrow the usurper and claim the kingdom as his own thus completing the “Circle of Life”. The film was presented by the DKLC. Full of creativity, they were able to catch the whole story. Reference:Internet
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Lilies
by Joergina Kamella Melad
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Has Anyone Seen The Wind?
They bloom with wisdom They glow with pride They are very perfect flowers For an instant bride. They bloom during summer They wilt during snow You can find them in your houses You can find anywhere you go. Oh, how beautiful lilies are They are in different colors Red, pink and white They glow during the night.
Books
by Matthew Tungpalan What a wonder is the world of books, As you turn the pages About castles, trees and beautiful brooks. It brings you the places That you have never seen Filled with new faces. As you travel to worlds Sitting on a chair With a single book of words. This is the world of books As you can see Of animals, kings, dukes That we can witness when the children read.
by Suzette Leong
We all know that nobody has seen the wind The swaying trees, the fresh cool breeze The scattered leaves, the flying papers But nobody has ever seen the wind. We cannot see the wind, but feel it To the tune ofthe music, to the rhythm of the beat Every sleep, every word and every people you find Still nobody saw the wind. Every heartbeat and every song I cannot wait for too long How important it is to know No one will ever see the wind.
True Friends
by Pamela Denise Arao
True friends are precious jewels We treasure through the years, They make our burden lighter And help to soothe our fears. True friends are always there They will comfort you with tender care When problem comes your way Always there day by day. True friends are loving gifts From someone up above They fill our hearts with joy They shower us with love.
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Ang Pagsusulat, Naging Parte ng Aking Buhay by Marianne Claudette Diego Ang pagsusulat na aking nakagisnan Madali ko itong nagustuhan Dahil sa itinataglay nitong kagandahan. Ang pagsusulat, sa isipan ko’y naikintal Ngunit hindi ito naging sagabal sa aking pag-aaral Nagbigay pa ito ng karagdagang kaalaman sa aking pag-aaral. Ang pagsusulat ay binigyan ko ng importansiya Ang kahalagahan nito ay nagbigay ng inspirasyon sa akin Sa kahalagahan ng pagsusulat, tiwala sa sarili ay aking natutunan. Ang pagsusulat ko ay tinulungan akong maging isang responsableng mag-aaral Sa tulong ng pagsusulat ay nadisiplina ako habang nag-aaral. Ito ay tinulungan ako na maging masipag at matiyaga Sa aming tahanan man o sa aking paaralan. Ang pagsusulat ay naging parte ng buhay ko. Ang pagssusulat ayisa sa mga bagay na nagpapasaya sa akin hanggang ngayon Ito ang dahilan kung bakit malakas ang aking loob Sa mga paligsahan - hindi lamang sa mga paligsahan sa pagsulat.
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Letting Go by China Pagulayan
Letting go is really hard to do It’s like your child is far away from you. When tears fall into your eyes Some one special can comfort you. But when she grows up It’s like that you feel alone. But at the bright side you feel happy.
Summer
by Jamie Marie Loise Tan
There are all four seasons in the whole wide world Spring, fall, summer, but the last I’m going to tell you is my favorite one The one and only summer. Lots of activities we can do, go to other places and have fun too. Doing summer activities is lots of fun for everyone. making new friends with anyone Being with family and friends and cousins, too. This way our summer will never end. I wish every day was summer day, but not for long Summer ends and school starts with projects to be done. But don’t worry, surely next year, another summer will begin All over again.
Thank You
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he Good Lord called you for a Life of Submission And be part of HIS earthly mission It is for this reason That we have this beloved institution.
eart and Soul you have offered To bring the flock to HIS shepherd Young and old, man and woman lost and wandered Find the road and recovered. ou have great aspirations
midst joys, pains and difficulties You remained courageous missionaries Guided by the desire to be living witnesses Of Christ to families and communities. ever give up and waiver in your quest To bring Christ to the near and the farthest Be inspired with the Gospel Like Jesus did with HIS Disciples.
eep the fire of service burning in your hearts Inspiring youth and educators in their tasks Journeying with them in all their paths Keeping them worthy servants of Christ.
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As you pledge yourselves to build a new creation Responsive and intuitive of the plight Of people who have lost direction and sight. dear Lord we pray for these people Give them consolation and reward Granting them good health and protection Embracing them in their mission. ntiring of sharing love and sacrifice We pray for you our dear fathers Continue to be in this apostates Bringing people closer in faith.
This poem was personally composed by Mrs. Liza Empedrad dedicated to the CICM priests. This was delivered by the Preparatory pupils during the CICM Day.
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