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The Prism Translating thoughts and emotions to a tangible form

DIGNITATIS • DEUS • MUNERIS

The Official Newsletter of WILL School of Antipolo, Inc. June – December 2013 Vol. 4, Issue No. 1

The members of the sabayang pagbigkas group at the Assumpta Theater, Assumption Antipolo

WILL School of Antipolo (WSAI) outshined eight other Antipolo private schools and emerged as the champion during the City of Antipolo Private Schools Association (CAPSAA) Sabayang Pagbigkas at Balagtasan Competition held at the Assumpta Theater, Assumption Antipolo, September 7.

The said success was made possible by 20 selected high school students and their coach, Ms. Ma. Liezl Leyva, who represented the school in the said competition. Together, they worked and eyed for an award, which they got in the end. However, they all had to go through difficulties before they could achieve their performance that outshined the others.

“Hindi rin madali. Kahit boses at emosyon lang ‘yun, nakakapagod din pala. Ang haba ng kakabisaduhin. Nakakapaos.” said one of the team members when asked about the entire experience. “Pinagtawanan nga kami doon. Mukha raw kaming mga bubuyog at mga dancer dahil sa costume naming. Kung alam lang nila na tatlong araw naming pinaghirapan ‘yun.”

The team also faced other difficulties as the lack of time for practice and preparation. Students even had to be excused from some of their classes to train. Class suspensions also got in the way. Yet, despite all of these challenges, they were able to bag the championship, a proof that WSAIans could work and excel even under pressure.

To further strengthen partnership between parents and the school, WILL School of Antipolo held the Parents-Teachers-Administrators Partnership Meeting last June 29. The event, hosted

by Ms. Maria Venus, started with a community singing of all parents and new teachers led by Mrs. Concepcion Jose.

After the opening ceremony, the parents were ushered to the Kindergarten classroom for Mrs. Belinda Torres’s presentation of the school’s new projects, key result areas, and performance indicators.

A portfolio was distributed to each parent during this particular gathering. The portfolio contains information that will keep the parents on track of their business transactions that concerns the fees they disburse and more importantly, it contains the academic and non-academic matters that concern the educational development of their children.

After the presentation, the parents dispersed to their children’s respective homeroom classrooms wherein they are further informed of the new school projects and systems that will assure the parents of quality services. The parents were also given the chance to raise their concerns and suggestions.

The meeting was ended by Ms. Argie Agustin with a closing remark. WILL School of Antipolo felt honored that the parents have chosen the school to be their partner in giving their children quality education.

Teacher Beth and the parents during the partnership meeting

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NEWS

June – September 2013 Vol. 4, Issue No. 1

The pre-opening activities for the school year 2013-2014 was held last April until May. There were twenty children aged between two and half and four years old who enrolled in the Reading Readiness Program handled by Mrs. Jennifer Dimaranan.

Several students from different levels also took summer lessons such as voice lessons handled by Mrs. Concepcion Jose, violin lessons, handled

by Mr. Matt Pangilinan, and Taekwondo training handled by Mr. Niño Banatao.

Also, in partnership with DilimanAccess Tutorials and Reviews, the senior students of WILL School had their 18-day review session with the Korean students. There were eight lecturers who have conducted the review in Science, Lan-

guage, and Mathematics. It prepared the senior students to taking college admission tests in top universities of the country: University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, and University of Santo Tomas. However, the review coverage was not restricted only for the top universities.

A culminating activity was also held last May 14 in acknowledgement for the participation of the students.

- Ivy Nicole G. Soriano

Kindergarten students received gifts from Teacher Beth

Mrs. Dimaranan with some of her students from the Reading Readiness Program for the Culminating Activity

In an earnest move to make the new students feel at ease, WILL School of Antipolo held a welcome program last June 21.

The program, which was hosted by Ms. Maria Liza Organo, started with a message from Mrs. Belinda Torres for all the members of the WSAI family. It was followed by a raffle draw where all the names of the new students were placed in a bowl. Different names were drawn and the students were given gifts. The raffle was led by Mrs. Carmencita Micaller and Mrs. Jennifer Dimaranan.

After the raffle, an awarding was held for the WSAI’s Taekwondo players, namely, Carlos

Demetri S. Vicencio from Grade 6 and Romel A. Nawol from Grade 3 for winning in a Taekwondo competition. It was followed by an individual song presentation from Kobe S. Dimaranan from Grade 4 and Chelseia Jeanne A. Jose from Year IV. Before the program ended, Teacher Beth introduced all the clubs and club advisers. Ms. Argie Agustin gave the closing remarks. The program was truly a memorable event for the new WSAIans.

- Cheena Marielle U. Tan

NEWS

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WSAI in its new look

WSAI had become emergent since the launch of The Red Phoenix took place. The increase in enrollment has proven this. This year, the school has accommodated 52 new students, an increase from last year’s total yielded the most in recent years.

The school was also renovated with its third floor undergoing further improvement. This transformation has provided a suitable and a better learning environment for the students.

A new wash area was installed at the canteen for the accessibility of the students. The hallways are newly painted and recently, the blackboards were repainted too. The senior high school students are expected to transfer classrooms after the third floor is fully built by January.

New clubs were introduced: Number Crunchers which will be handled by Ms. Pauline Punit and The Podium, which will be integrated in English classes.

The Bible Club is now called Existentialists Club.

The Nutrition Club had already produced a new menu that will be served during lunch breaks.

Several activities were planned for this school year. A portfolio was prepared and given to parents regarding details including the field trips and quarterly exams schedule.

WSAI also have strictly implemented the Top Library Users and Top Book Borrowers and ESL or English as a Second Language Program. With these, students are expected to comply for a very fruitful year.

- Ivy Nicole G. Soriano

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The yearly Holy Spirit Mass of WILL School of Antipolo was celebrated last July 18. It was led by Rev. Fr. Manuel S. Cuevas and attended by the WSAI family.

The mass was held for the proper way of breaththe students, teachers, staff ing and the right way to do the sign of the cross. Afterand administrators of the wards, two representatives school. It is also for the celfrom each class gave their ebration of Sir Ted’s and offerings and were precedTeacher Beth’s 26th weded by the liturgy of The ding anniversary.

Eucharist.

Fr. Manuel Cuevas emThe mass was ended phasized in his homily the

by Fr. Cuevas who thanked difference between the Fathe WSAIans for partaking ther, the Son and the Holy in the Holy Spirit mass.

Spirit. “The Father is the The mass was indeed a creator, the Son is the word sanctified and remarkable and the Holy Spirit is the event for the WSAIans. breath.” says Fr. Cuevas.

- Marcela Joyce P. Bartolome He taught the students

As we start the school year 2013-2014, the students from Grades 1 to High School voted for student leaders whom they believe would lead the student body.

The newly elected SCO Officers are Julie Claire R. Soliman, President (68 votes), Ma. Carmela G. Abogado, Vice President (70 votes), Louise Angelica J. Loque, Secretary (68 votes), Marcela Joyce P. Bartolome, P.R.O. (66 votes), Carlos Demetri S. Vicencio, Grade 6 Representative (69 votes), Sophia Amor Y. De Guzman, Grade 5 Representative (77 votes), and Kobe Andre S. Dimaranan, Grade 4 Representative (103 votes).

Two parties ran for the

organization: Service Team and Team Unity. Both parties held a Meeting De Avance last July 5 with the guidance of Mrs. Carmencita Micaller and Ms. Argie Agustin. The winners were announced last July 8.

The Student Council Organization is the highest student organization which is under the supervision of the school administrators.

- Louise Angelica J. Loque

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OPINION

June – September 2013 Vol. 4, Issue No. 1

From our Directress MRS. BELINDA A. TORRES

Another year has come and so does another set of challenges. Last year, we told the world that we would rise and through the help of our Lord, we were able to do so. We were so successful that we were able to achieve new things and end up being victorious despite the difficulties we had to face, and now, it is time to do it all again.

Yet of course, it will not be too easy, as in any institution at any given time, challenges always await. Risks may lurk around and for sure, we will all be tested in many different ways.

All these are but given.

If you can still remember, we faced a couple of challenges last year and these challenges tested us in many ways. It also gauged our capabilities, pushed our limits, and even urged us to strive harder. Like last year, I believe it is inevitable for us to experience similar things.

In fact, I won’t be surprised if we would have to face more trials this time; after all, we are leveling up.

In our school for instance, there are things that we have to keep an eye on. In the same way, there are lots of things we have to be prepared for. One of them, of course, is academics. Although we have already improved a lot, which has been apparent through our academic achievements, there are still things we need to work on. As time goes by, our tasks as part of this institution becomes more crucial. Besides this, we also have to mind our safety in school.

It is also a challenge for us to keep ourselves safe and sound despite all the distractions and risks that our external environment could give us. These are just some of the many things that we have to be aware of and pay attention to. At the same time, we should make sure that we become the best we can be to address these issues and do something to make things better.

While this is not an easy thing to do, I remain hopeful. If we would just work hand in hand and seek the guidance of our Lord, I am sure that we could continue rising until we are finally able to spread our wings and fly.

The Prism

D•D• M

Translating thoughts and emotions to a tangible form

The Official Newsletter of WILL School of Antipolo, Inc. IVY NICOLE G. SORIANO Editor-in-Chief CHELSEIA JEANNE A. JOSE Managing Editor CHEENA MARIELLE U. TAN News Editor GLADINESSAH V. BONGET Literary Editor MIKAYLA MARI C. TACLIN Feature Editor MARCELA JOYCE P. BARTOLOME Entertainment Editor CJ ALARIC O. SANTOS and LOUISE ANGELICA J. LOQUE Sports and Health Editors DENYLE S. BARLAAN Artist JULIA MARIE S. VICTORIO Photographer ALFRED FELIX G. ABOGADO, JOSHUA JAY B. ANGELES, DENZL A. ASOMBRADO, RYAN KRISTIAN E. YBARROLA, CIA ALDRIN L. PACLIBARE Staff

MS. ROEMINA G. DEOCAREZA Adviser MS. MA. LIEZL C. LEYVA Consultant MRS. BELINDA A. TORRES Directress Hey there, fellow WSAIan! We are encouraging YOU to submit YOUR write-ups to the school paper. May it be an article, an essay, a poem, or a short story, just submit it to your English or Filipino teacher and have your write-up checked and published. We WILL be waiting for you! :)

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June – September 2013 Vol. 4, Issue No. 1

Musings and Meanderings IVY NICOLE G. SORIANO

Dear Editor, “Is that all you’ve got?”

Ever felt your best isn’t good enough? Ever disappointed everyone with your slightest mistake?

Were you encouraged or criticized?

Perhaps, often more criticized.

Shame this cruel society. They tell you not to listen at barking dogs and focus on where you’ll go but, isn’t that plain impossible? A word of criticism affects us as much as a thousand words of encouragement.

How much can you handle?

We all love hearing words of encouragement, don’t we? Those “Kaya mo ‘yan! May tiwala naman ako sa’yo eh. Ikaw pa!” from your favorite teacher and “I-push mo ‘yan! Ang galing mo kaya!” from your closest friends feel sweet and special. These words are sure to give you instant good vibes. They boost your selfesteem and give you enthusiasm to work harder. They give you an onthe-spot inspiration exactly as you needed it. It is a form of a compliment and a statement of trust and support. No doubt, most people prefer encouragement over criticism. Who wants to be unnerved by their flaws, anyway?

Nevertheless, criticism could work the same way around. This is not just a good disincentive but a good impetus too. A callous word is

somehow said not just to hurt you.

For the most part, people take criticisms either with a shrug of a shoulder or with a cut on their wrists, but why not take them as your words of encouragement? Look at that angle, my friend. I myself have never allowed criticisms to interfere with what I dreamt to be. I never allowed them to treat me as inferior. If someone says I’m not good at it, I will be good at it. If someone notices I’m too small (not talking about my height, will you excuse me?), I will show them I am indomitable. If someone says I don’t deserve it, it means I deserve better. Don’t you see? People are expecting much from you that’s why you dissatisfy them. Let us never settle for anything less. That’s just it. Cease intricacy. It is indeed challenging to build people when you can’t see anything within. People only see what they want to see. That’s why you’ve got to show them. But don’t be too much of an arrogant. That’s another issue.

You don’t have to be the best to fit in. You have to be better, every day. What do you call the biggest room again? Ah, the room for improvement. Take the bitter pill. After all, bitter pills are what make you better and stronger. ☺

First of all, I would like to commend you for a job well done.

Being a new student here at WILL School of Antipolo, I can already see the significance of what your team has been doing for the benefit of everyone. I really appreciate your passion when it comes to gathering facts, informing the people, and expressing your own thoughts on different things that exist today. In fact, I believe that you are able to inspire other students to become more aware of their surroundings and to be more expressive.

No wonder, I really enjoy reading your works. Your works are not just informative; they are also entertaining. They also make me feel proud as a student as they serve as proofs that even young minds have the ability to do such great things.

I am really looking forward to more issues. Thank you and more power.

— Roy T. Rivera, Grade 8

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OPINION

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Bluntly Speaking MIKAYLA MARI C. TACLIN It has become part of the routine of a teen’s daily life: go home after school, eat, then… the surfing begins. I always think, “Why do people get too addicted to social networking sites?”

Well, it is, primarily, a way of communicating. Reconnecting with good ol’ friends and having new ones is all what being “socially connected” is about. Yet, people nowadays abuse their power over the internet.

As far as I am concerned, there are several unconstructive matters of social networking sites that could influence the minds

of the youth. However, I know that everyone can also gain from them. You can learn many things. Say, Facebook posts and Twitter tweets about the current state of our country; random facts and opinions; tips and trivia. But, let me ask you, what are the negative effects of it?

Students are mainly the victims of the negativity of the online life. It reduces their academic performances because of their addiction to the internet.

They spend their time playing online games When they’re supposed to be doing their assignments.

Some, I may see, even sleep late at night just to post their ‘selfies’. At some point, these social networking sites make the youth irresponsible.

Secondly, offences can be done while hovering the net; cyber-bullying and identity theft for an instance. In addition, various conditions like having poor eyesight, bad posture, ulcer, and obesity are apparently bad.

Mostly, sociality these days is affecting the health, grades, physical conditions, and the fact of reality. Now that I think of it, it’s getting pretty abusive

to other people. Sometimes, they use it for violent purposes that may also disturb other young minds.

It’s not bad to use social networking sites. We should only learn to know and do our responsibilities; our responsibilities as a family member, a student, a citizen, and a person. We should organize our time where we will be network-social active and the time where we should do our responsibilities. In this way, we could avoid cramming. Let us make our studies our first priority because before long, we will be the heroes of our own.

Still Talking LOUISE ANGELICA J. LOQUE

Global warming is a “taboo” issue not only in our community but in the whole world. It is often referred to as only a warning and not the exact destruction itself.

I sometimes wonder, aren’t we aware? Don’t we know that burning plastics and rubbers contribute to global warming? Don’t we understand how and what we might be when the earth continues to be like this? Or do

people even care? I myself had thrown a candy wrapper nowhere, but I learned that with every piece of I throw, I am slowly contributing to pollution that causes global warming.

For me, citizens are mainly the reason why we live in a world where global warming had become a “taboo” issue.

We complain of a hot weather yet ignore our knowledge about the

cause of it. I am glad that my school is environment friendly because it helps its students nurture young minds with care for the environment. In time, these students who have learned the importance of the environment will eventually be the future reformers of the world.

Would you want your children to see no trees bearing fruits? See

the rivers full of other people’s wastes? Or even see them dying of drought? If not, why are you just sitting there in front of your computer, playing games, abusing the power of electricity, going out and having fun to your heart’s content, while our world is in the midst of agony? Let us not wait and sit back. Let us act now. Not later, not tomorrow, but NOW.

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Introspect Whenever there’s a decision we can’t hardly make, we often hear people say “Just

please God. If ever your heart or your feelings tells you to be immor-

follow your heart” as their advice that many of us think effective. Most people, especially those who are caged in a situation where they need to make a

al, like entering a homosexual living, a sexual relationship, or anything that is not pleasing to God, then that is the desires of your flesh— which is not of

decision, are likely the ones who succumb to their heart’s commands.

But, the Bible is giving us

God. Thankfully, Jesus Christ gave us an escape.

2 Corinthians 5:17

a warning about the wickedness of our own hearts.

Jeremiah 17: 9 says “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?”

Like what Jeremiah said, our hearts are sinful that can’t be cured with any prescription or even religion.

Clearly, it tells us that people are not capable of making a righteous decision that could

“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; all things are passed away, behold all things are become new.”

The passage tells us that accepting Jesus Christ is not just giving us a repaired heart but making us a new creation!!

Being saved by Him completely renews our spirit and even the desires of our hearts.

But although there is a new spirit within us, the flesh-

GLADINESSAH V. BONGET ly desires of our hearts still remain within us. It’s just we need to battle between the two: to follow the Spirit or give into the flesh.

But how do we know if the decisions or the desires of our hearts are pleasing to God? Simple. Just make sure that the decision of your heart is not opposing God’s Law. It’s better to be guided by God’s Word so that we will not make the wrong decision.

We cannot trust our feelings, or what our hearts are telling us and make it the guide of our lives. Our hearts are deceitful and it may be the reason of our suffering so don’t let that to happen. Even I, at times used to make a wrong

decision just by following my own desires. My foolish desires cost me many sufferings and regrets in life. That’s why we need to depend on the Bible because it teaches us what is right and what is wrong.

II Timothy 3:16-17 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; (17) that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

So if ever you’re in the midst of making decisions in life, don’t just depend on your decision because it might lead you to your fall. Just pray to God and ask for wisdom for you not to fall astray.

They know you better than anyone else and they have already experienced choosing a career. The third important thing to do is to pray to God. God has a plan for you. You should just take one step at a time and never forget to pray.

Some people do not consider doing these things before entering college. They only choose courses that can lead them to a career that is in demand. They want a career where they can get highly paid, can get easily promoted, and can work for short hours. These factors

usually led them to shift their courses. College is a survival of the fittest. If you do not fit for the course that you will take, then it will be difficult for you to finish it.

Shifting from one course to another will only waste money and time.

Picture yourself ten years from now. Where will you be? It is never too early or too late to decide for your future. You do not need to feel pressured or scared. In the end, just choose a career that will make you happy.

Go live your dreams.

Turning Point CHELSEIA JEANNE A. JOSE College. School. Career.

For a senior high school student, these words are compelling. Entering college is entering a new world. A world more complicated than elementary or high school. Once you enter college, you need to focus, figure out things that are important and start making decisions for your own life. It is a survival of the fittest.

The first important thing to do before entering college is to know your passion. The college course that you will take must be something you .

really want. There are exams like the National Career Assessment Examination (NCAE) taken by third year high school students to help you choose the course that suits you. The second important thing to do is to ask for your parents, friends, and teachers’ advice. A research from totaljobs.com reveals that 61 per cent of people aged between 18 and 25 still turn to their parents for career advice often before asking anyone else. Parents can give you the best advice.

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LITERARY

June – September 2013 Vol. 4, Issue No. 1

The Tulips and the Rock

By Gladinessah V. Bonget There are myriads of red and beautiful tulips on the grassy part of the hill. They have the finest blood-colored petals, hard bound stems, and beautiful green leaves which gave them such pleasure to feel. Because of their endearing appearance, they give joy to the people from the plains.

The people use them as a decoration or sometimes a romantic present for their dear ones.

The people’s attention as well as their adoration brought much pride and silliness to the tulips. Because of the people’s habitual plucking, the tulips wanted to multiply their seeds! But to do this, they must have a wider terrain— which is being occupied by a huge rock.

The huge rock is really sleepy. He barely wakes up since the day he was created. And so the tulips carelessly woke the rock from its deep sleep by flapping their leaves on his body.

“What’s the matter, tulips? I hope it’s important so that your disruption will be in worth.” the sleepy rock drawled. The tulips told the rock that he is a hindrance to the whole tulips so they are demanding for his absence.

“You’re demanding for my leave? I’m afraid that it would be impossible. I’ve been here since the day of creation, so basically this is a sentimental place for me… so why would I give up this place just for you?”

One tulip scowled, “Excuse me? We, the tulips, are more worthy of this place. Humans find use on us and we’re also afraid for the destruction of our populace. Unlike you, we are full of worth. We are beautiful—fitting for a beautiful place like this. You must know that this place is not meant for the likes of you—useless!”

Instead of answering, the rock became so sleepy again so he yawned until he completely fell asleep. This angers the whole crowd of tulips which were gathered around the rock.

To teach the rock a lesson, the tulips crawled their vines around the huge body of the rock… It took them a month to cover the whole body of the rock. “If the rock won’t leave, we’re going to plant our seeds on him so that he will learn his lesson.” the tulips whispered, sounding so certain.

A night after, a great typhoon occurred in the city, followed by a huge tornado. The ruthless tornado rampantly destroys anything that comes its way...

The next day, the rock woke up because he felt something cracked on his body. But then he realized that it was just a nightmare.

He looked around the place to check the surrounding and he was surprised by his untidy surroundings. The trees were fallen and he can even see the destroyed houses on the plains. He became even more surprised when he saw his tulip friends scattered on the ground. He is not aware of the destruction because he was asleep the whole night. Their beautiful blood colored petals and their bountiful green leaves withered. The rock became saddened as he watches their corpses being carried away by the wind.

“Condolence…” the rock sadly whispered, giving a piteous look on the tulips’ corpses.

Now that the rock is alone, he is so sad. Before, the hill was composed of beautiful tulips, green grasses, and bountiful trees. Now, he is the only one standing alone...

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June – September 2013 Vol. 4, Issue No. 1

Kapayapaan at Pagmamahal sa Bansa Ni CJ Alaric O. Santos Pagmamahal ko sa bansa

Ang pag-asa ng bayan

Ay akin nang napatunayan

Maging malaya mag pasya

Sa mga katulad kong mga kabataan

Nakakaengganyo kung pakinggan

At itinatak nila sa puso’t isipan

Ngunit nakakadismaya kung titignan

Kalayaan, isang payak na salita

Lahat ito ay nangyari

Kung lugmok kami sa kahirapan

Dahil sa magigiting nating bayani Na buhay ay inalay

Sapagkat kung sa atin ito’y mawala

Tayo’y magrespetuhan at magtulungan

Ang mamamayanan ay ‘di makakaisa

Sapagkat ito ang ating magiging daan Halina’t ating ipagmalaki

Tungo sa kaunlaran at kinabukasan

O Pilipinas kong katangitangi Kalayaan ay naibalik

Puno ng kaguluhan at walang katiyakan

Ano ba ang mahalaga?

Kahirapan, kaapihan ang larawan ng BAYAN.

Na magkaroon ang bansa

My Bridget

By Louise Angelica J. Loque

To me, you are special Those times when we say goodbye and hug each other But will see you the day after Those times, Those times Is the time I want to go back to We were separated Yet I didn't forget about you You have your own way To make others alive and gay I feel so blessed and grateful to be your friend You and I always blend Please don't forget That you have a friend that will stay with you until the end

Dahil sa pagtutulungan na siksik na siksik

Hindi ba’t maging Malaya

Ito na ang wakas ng tulang aking ginawa

Sa kamay ng mga kastila

Marami tayong nalamang mahiwaga Tayo’y namulat sa katotohanan

Limot na ba ang inyong habiling binitaw?

Na kaming mga kabataan

Sa bansang kinalakihang tunay

Upang maitaguyod ang kapayapaan

Ng ibon sa hawla na walang kalayaan

O, Bonifacio, sa inyong pananaw

At hindi alila ng iba

Paano namin makakamit ang ginhawa Ngunit ito’y napakahalagang kataga

Katulad ang mundo ng isang piitan

Malayang mamuno sa bansa

Malayang pagsasalita

I Am Different

By Mikayla Mari C. Taclin

People have judged me since I was a kid About things I’ve done and things I did Right and wrong, they have taught me Wherein within they never see Be like that, to make me someone worthy Someone educated, not useless and filthy Practice this, you shall be the greatest Not if my heart aches that I appear the saddest One wrong move and everyone sees Afraid I am to fall on my knees Yet when I did, stood up in a mightily pose Held my head and flourished like a rose Each has their own divergence It will come forth and commence By time we’ll know our self-worth.

Standing tall, I am different!

Patungo ito sa magandang kinabukasan

Silence

By Gladinessah V. Bonget

Silence is what I want to hear Because noises are what I fear Wishing that sound of peace will tear A riot that is near

Now evening holds my silence With sound of peace in pretence It strides in a horrific cadence In the stillness of my defence

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FEATURE

June – September 2013 Vol. 4, Issue No. 1

Campus Fresh Faces Students and teachers are treasures of a school—a reason why WILL School is glad and privileged to welcome the new members of the WSAI family. We introduce to you the new teachers and staff and few of the new students that came this year.

ANNALISA A. CABUNTAS

Araling Panlipunan Teacher (Grades 6, 7, and 8) University of Santo Tomas

BSE Major in History CONCEPCION A. JOSE

ROEMINA G. DEOCAREZA

English Teacher (Grades 1 to 4, Year III) University of the Philippines Diliman BA Creative Writing

HELE Teacher (Grade 4), Filipino Teacher (Grades 4 and 5), and Music Teacher (Grades 1 to High School) University of Santo Tomas BM in Music Education Major in Piano and Music Education

PAULINE M. PUNIT Math Teacher (Grades 1 to 5, Grade 7) Philippine Normal University BS Major in Mathematics for Teachers

JULIE JANE T. ISIP

GIORGIA H. DELA ROSA

Administrative Staff Polytechnic University of the Philippines AB Mass Communications Major in BroadSTEPHEN A. CASTILLO

Grade 7 Student HFWSA Youth Choir and Guhit Club Member Visual Learner

Cashier Unciano Colleges Antipolo BS Nursing

ROY T. RIVERA Grade 8 Student Musika Club Member Auditory Learner

Club Projects

What each club plans to do this year

By IVY NICOLE G. SORIANO New clubs arise this year. The club advisers have prepared exciting activities that make the students thrilled on a Friday. Below are the clubs and club advisers with their major project for this year: The Prism, handled by Ms. Roemina Deocareza, comprises the future writers and journalists of the school.

Its major project is to expose its members to Campus Journalism Seminars and to be able to participate in various competitions.

Environmental Groups’ major project for this school year is to be able to win at the 2013 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-friendly Schools. This club is headed

by Ms. Liza Organo. ☞ Turn to page 12...

MA. ANJELICA C. BUSTAMANTE Teacher Assistant Far Eastern University BS Psychology

ROSARIO P. DELA ROSA

English Teacher (Grade 7)/ Library In-Charge Far Eastern University BSE Major in English

“I love to just work with new people in general. It's always really fun.”

Emma Roberts

MJ N. DELOS SANTOS Third Year Student Nutrition Club Member and Existentialist Club Officer Auditory Learner

Couch Potato’s Guide

By IVY NICOLE G. SORIANO and CHELSEIA JEANNE A. JOSE Mythbusters is a weekly documentary science entertainment TV program in which two Hollywood special effects experts, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, attempt to debunk urban legends by directly testing them.

It is created by Peter Rees for Discovery Channel and runs within 44 minutes. It’s best when you’re sitting comfortably on a carpet with enough pillows around you. A can of soda and a pack of chips will do.

Game of Thrones is an American epic and medieval fantasy television drama series created for HBO by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss.

It tells the story of seven noble families who fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. It runs for an hour so you’ll be thrilled if you just sit on a couch. But prepare yourself a mattress where you could just lay on your stomach and devour a box of popcorn or J. Co. ☺

FEATURE

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We Filipinos are known for being one of the best business English proficiencies in the world. According to a recent study by Global English rankings last year, the Philippines was named the world's best country in business English proficiency, even beating the United States. The Philippines also offers good quality English education at a much affordable cost than in United States.

Our teachers and administrators want us to take part in building and enhancing our English language—a reason why the school has implemented the ESL or English as a Second Language Program. The program proposes and envisions a physical and psychological environment where students are expected to be comfortable, confident, and competent speakers of English.

Its objectives are to build an English Speaking environment of all the stakeholders of the school, to produce students who are globally competent in using, of course, English as a second language and to use the program as promotional tool for the school. In this program, the teachers and students in the school are required to use the English language inside and outside of the classroom except during Filipino and Araling Panlipunan subjects.

With this program, WSAIans will truly be able to boost their English-speaking skills. Speaking in English will not lessen their nationalism to their country. Students are encouraged to perceive English as a stepping stone for them not to be left behind other countries and to be better populaces in the world.

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Reading is not a subject. It is a foundation of life, an activity that people who are engaged in the world do all the time. WSAI encourages students to go to the library to develop their enthusiasm for reading.

With these, the school is now implementing the Top Library User and Top Reader of the Month The library in-charge has a daily log book of students and faculty members that comes in the library.

Each visit will be closely monitored by the librarian.

Basically going in the library does not necessarily mean that one is a qualifier for both titles. One must be seen seriously reading numerous times for one week to be qualified for the top library user.

Qualifiers for voracious readers must have borrowed and read more than ten books in less than a month. The top library user and top book borrower’s name and photo will be displayed on the bulletin board with his or her title as the “Top Library Users of the Month” and/or “Reader of the Month.”

CONGRATULATIONS! Top Library Users and Top Borrowers for the month of June to September

Louise Angela J. Loque Grade 2-Truth

Lyka R. Regalado Grade 2-Truth

Miguel Joaquin O. Bontile Grade 5-Faith

Julienne O. Solitario Grade 5-Faith

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FEATURE

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Meet Our Seniors

Club Projects…. (from page 10)

A new school year means a new batch of graduates and a new batch of leaders. Below are the senior students of the S.Y. 2013-2014, our new Ates and Kuyas, with the course they want to take up and the school they want to go to in college:

Musika Club is led by Mrs. Agnes Bote. For the year, this club aims to teach the students how to play the keyboard in preparation for future competitions.

The Flow is headed by Mr. Symonne Torres. This is for the students who can twist and shake their bodies gracefully. Its major project is to be able to perform on every program held by the school.

The Thespian Guild, also headed by Mr. Symonne, exposes students to certain mediums of art. This year, its members must be able to produce either a video or a short film every week. Also, the members of the guild will be performing once again on-stage!

Holy Family of WILL School of Antipolo Youth Choir is for students with golden voices. Led by Mrs. Concepcion Jose, this club serves as a voice lesson-club, training students to be able to perform on different programs conducted by the school.

Number Crunchers is a new club headed by Ms. Pauline Punit. Students with remarkable solving ability and capacity are trained here to prepare them for school competitions. Nonetheless, this club encourages peer tutoring for those students who cannot conclude numbers very well.

The Sports Club trains students who excel chiefly in athletic activities. This club prepares students for various school competitions and the Inter-Color Intramurals 2013.

The Existentialist Club, former Bible Club aims to condition students to be spiritually mature. Its major project will be a doxology number performed by its members on every program held by the school.

The Guhit Club brings out the inner creativity of the aspiring artists of the school. Their major project is to be able to replace the artworks in the hallway through the canteen and also, prepare its members for school competitions. This club is handled by Mr. Ferdinand Valdez.

Nutrition Club is handled by Mrs. Carmencita Micaller. This club supports healthy living through promoting wholesome foods. Their major project for this year is to have a new menu for lunch that should be affordable and will contribute to a well-balanced diet.

Denyle S. Barlaan BS Architecture, University of Santo Tomas

Mark John P. Bartolome BS Electrical Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman

Emmanuel B. Brutos BS Aeronautics, Philippine State College of Aeronautics

George Johnbel G. Sevilla BS Physical Therapy Our Lady of Fatima University

Seann Carlo B. Vinluan BS Hotel and Restaurant Management, University of Santo Tomas

Glenda Roselle M. Aguilar BS Accountancy, University of Santo Tomas

Gladinessah V. Bonget BS Agriculture, Benguet State University

Chelseia Jeanne A. Jose BA Communication Arts, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Gene Beatrice A. Micaller BS Psychology, University of Santo Tomas

Julie Claire R. Soliman BS Medical Technology, Centro Escolar University

Ivy Nicole G. Soriano BA Language & Literature, University of the Philippines Baguio

ENTERTAINMENT

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June – September 2013 Vol. 4, Issue No. 1

Upcoming Movies: A Sneak Peak

By CHELSEIA JEANNE A. JOSE These are some of the movies you would not dare miss this coming 2014...

Movie Title: The LEGO Movie Genre: Animation, Action, Comedy Directors: Phil Lord, Chris Miller Starring: Chris Pratt (voice), Elizabeth Banks (voice), Will Arnett (voice), Channing Tatum (voice), Morgan Freeman (voice) Release Date: February 7, 2014 Storyline: An ordinary LEGO minifigure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil LEGO tyrant from gluing the universe together.

Movie Title: The Fault in Our Stars Genre: Drama Director: Josh Boone Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort Release Date: June 6, 2014 Storyline: Hazel and Gus are two teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on a journey. Their relationship is all more the more miraculous . They fell in love at a cancer support group.

Movie Title: Legend’s of Oz: Dorothy’s Return Genre: Animation, Family, Musical Director: Will Finn, Dan St. Pierre Starring: Lea Michele (voice), Patrick Stewart (voice), Hugh Dancy (voice), Dan Aykroyd (voice), Bernadette Peters (voice), James Belushi (voice), Martin Short (voice) Release Date: May 9, 2014 Storyline: Back in Kansas, Dorothy Gale decides to return to Oz in order to help her friends.

Movie Title: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama Directors: Francis Lawrence Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Sam Claflin, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Stef Dawson, Julianne Moore, Lily Rabe, Elden Henson Release Date: November 21, 2014 Storyline: Katniss Everdeen reluctantly becomes the symbol of a mass rebellion against the autocratic Capitol.

Source: http://www.imdb.com/

Researched by ALFRED FELIX G. ABOGADO

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Answers: 1.) The match 2.) Iceland 3.) Eleven 4.) Seven times 5.) His belly button was removed in a surgery. 6.) Lion skin

Dialogue researched by MARCELA JOYCE P. BARTOLOME Illustration by DENYLE S. BARLAAN

The cigarette lighter was invented before what?

Which country has the highest concentration of broadband users in the world?

The youngest pope was how old?

No piece of normal-sized paper can be folded properly more than how many times?

Alfred Hitchcock (the famous director of horror movies) didn’t have a what?

The Lion Suit in the movie “The Wizard of Oz” was made of?

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June – September 2013 Vol. 4, Issue No. 1

WSAIans performing during the Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa Celebration

The Nutrition Month Celebration with the theme “Gutom at malnutrisyon, sama -sama nating wakasan!” was a month long celebration in WILL School of Antipolo.

Apart from the theme, the school is still strictly advising the students to comply to its year long campaigns, one-fruit-a -day and Veggie Monday.

A day before the culminating activity, on-the-spot poster making and slogan making contests were held during the homeroom period.

The culminating

activity held last July 19 was hosted by Ms. Ma. Liezl Leyva. The day featured different activities:  Fruit

Ninja (per cluster)

 Nutri-Jingle

Contest (per cluster)

 Food

The ESL program was temporarily suspended as WILL School of Antipolo joined the entire country in celebrating the Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa last August 31 with the theme “Wika Natin ang Daang Matuwid”.

The WSAIans paid homage to the Filipino language through participating in activities that promoted and expressed their love for the language.

Filipino culture was also promoted during the said celebration.

The culminating activity was hosted by Ms. Roemina Deocareza who highlighted the Folk Dance Presentation.

Dances included Polka sa Nayon (grade 1), Itik-itik (grade 2), Bulaklakin (grade 3), Curacha (grade 4) Mazurka Boholana (grade 5), Binoyugan (grade 6), and the Maglalatik and Cariñosa of the high school.

The day also feautured the Pagbigkas ng Tula contest where students from different clusters competed with one another.

The group of high school students who won first place during the CAPSAA Sabayang Pagbigkas at Balagtasan Competition also performed their winning piece and showcased their talents.

- Ivy Nicole G. Soriano

F es ti val

(over all) Also, the Nutrition Club has announced that the menu prepared by the winner of the food festival will be launched as the new menu that will be served during lunch breaks.

It is truly a wonderful and meaningful experience!

- Cheena Marielle U. Tan

Nutrition Month Celebration Contest Winners

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CONGRATULATIONS! Contest Winners NUTRITION MONTH Poster Making Contest Cluster 1 (Grades 1 to 3) Christeia Jeanne A. Jose Cluster 2 (Grades 4 to 6) Arnold B. Palabon Jr. Cluster 3 (High School) Denyle S. Barlaan Slogan Making Contest Cluster 1 (Grades 1 to 3) Ilyza Nadine G. Soriano Cluster 2 (Grades 4 to 6) Charles Alexander M. Enaje Cluster 3 (High School) Stephanie Alexis S. Mazurca Fruit Ninja Primary 3-Obedience Intermediate 6-Fortitude High School III-Integrity

Nutri-Jingle Contest Primary 3-Obedience Intermediate 6-Fortitude High School IV-Wisdom Food Festival 1st IV-Wisdom 2nd II-Loyalty 3rd 6-Fortitude

BUWAN NG WIKANG PAMBANSA Pagbigkas ng Tula Cluster 1 (Grades 1 to 3) John Michael B. Parrocha Cluster 2 (Grades 4 to 6) Noel Angelo C. Bacquero

Senior high school students geared up for the University of the Philippines College Admission Test (UPCAT) at the University of the Philippines Diliman, August 3 and 4. The said entrance examination opened the said students’ year-long quest of earning tickets to their dream colleges.

Some of them also took the Ateneo College Entrance Test (ACET) last September 22 as well as the University of Santo Tomas Entrance Test (USTET) last September 29.

While these entrance examinations have been among the sources of these students’ anxiety, they still remain confident because of the preparation they had before the school year began. In fact, these Seniors have prepared themselves for the examination by enrolling in the DilimanAccess Tutorials and Reviews.

They were conditioned in answering multiple-choice formatted exams and aptitude tests

in subject areas like Language, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Scientific Ability and Verbal Ability. They were also trained to answer questions under time pressure, which as been one of the hardest things to deal with during college entrance exams.

The results of these tests will be released by January or February 2014. They will also soon take entrance exams in other schools such as Far Eastern University, Centro Escolar University, Technological University of the Philippines, and Saint Louis University.

- Chelseia Jeanne A. Jose

The Prism editor in chief Ivy Nicole G. Soriano won third place in the private school category of the 2nd Division Voice of Asia Speech Contest held at the San Isidro National High School, September 13.

“Internationalizing education” was the theme for the said impromptu speech competition. It was composed of three rounds. The first one was the elimination round where participants were asked about the easiest and the hardest part of schooling for them.

In the semi-finals, each of them was asked to pick a question from the box to which they responded through a 3-minute impromptu speech. Soriano picked a question on the three things a teacher can do to help her become a successful person.

During the final round, they were asked to watch a

video about internationalizing education, particularly the 21st century teaching strategies used in Singapore. The first contestant to speak responded to it through a speech. The second participant, on the other hand, was asked to come up with a response to the first contestant and so on.

Soriano received a certificate from the Voice of Asia Committee of the DepEd Antipolo together with her trainers, Ms. Ms. Ma. Liezl Leyva and Ms. Roemina Deocareza.

- Cheena Marielle U. Tan

WILL School of Antipolo is now on the process of adopting the Kaizen Principle, a well-known Japanese approach to the workplace. It was formally announced by Mrs. Belinda Torres, Directress of the school, during a meeting between teachers and staff, September 23.

Kaizen came from two Japanese words "kai," meaning "continuous improvement," and "zen," which means "better" or for "good."

Kaizen focuses on the workplace for it recognizes that the cleanliness and orderliness in the workplace may affect the productivity of the people working within the

area. It has already been proven and tested by several major companies such as Toyota and Sony.

It includes the so-called 5s such as Seiri (tidiness), Seiton (orderliness), Seiso (cleanliness), Seiketsu (standardization), and Shitsuke (sustenance).

- Ivy Nicole G. Soriano

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SPORTS & HEALTH June – September 2013 Vol. 4, Issue No. 1

Laughter, cheers, shouts, and team spirit filled the air for one whole week as WILL School of Antipolo (WSAI), through the leadership of Ms. Bianca Reyes, held the Inter-color Intramural 2013, September 23-27.

Four teams competed against each other. They were ryone’s athletic abilities. In fact, they also played volleyball. the Red Warriors, Green Hunters, Yellow Tigers, and Blue The event ended with a closing program held on SepFalcons. Each team was composed of students coming tember 27. The program, emceed by Ms. Roemina Defrom different levels. Advisers were also assigned to look ocareza, also served as the awarding ceremony where indiafter each team. They were Ms. Pauline Punit and Mrs. viduals and teams who excelled were recognized.

The MVP awards were given to Bennet Lampa, Raniel Carmencita Micaller for the Red Warriors, Mr. Ferdinand Valdez and Ms. Roemina Deocareza for the Green Hunt- Logronio, and Brydel Comia from the cluster two. Meaners, Ms. Liza Organo for the Yellow Tigers, and Ms. Liezl while, Aldrin Paclibare, Emmanuel Brutos, and Denzl Asombrado were the recipients of the same awards from Leyva for the Blue Falcons.

Team leaders were also assigned for each team. They the high school cluster. The Green Hunters bagged the were the following: Beatrice Micaller for the red team, Ivy championship for the cheer dance competition while the Soriano for the green team, Chelseia Jose for the yellow Yellow Tigers got the Most Disciplined Award.

In the end, The Red Warriors was declared as the overteam, and Glenda Aguilar for the blue team. Each of them were responsible for managing the team as well as leading all champion for having earned the most number of points them most especially when it comes to one of the most from all the events its members participated in. The Green Hunters landed on the second place while the Yellow Tiawaited parts of the event: the cheer dance competition.

Relays, Philippine Games, and sports like basketball, gers and Blue Falcons got the third and the fourth places, volleyball, and badminton were included. Teachers also respectively.

- Cia Aldrin L. Paclibare took their part in the said event, which aimed to hone every

The Green Hunters, the Yellow Tigers, the Red Warriors, and the Blue Falcons performing their cheer dance