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Withthetheme,“ExpandingScienceandMathematicsHorizonthroughASMEPPS Initiatives,” Bridgetines triumphed in various categories conducted by the Association of Science and Mathematics Educators of Philippines Private Schools (ASMEPPS), Feb 11, April27,and29.

ONE FOR ALL, ALL FOR CHRIST

Sunny morning of February 17, 2023, Grade 10 pupils from different schools gathered together in Padre Pio Shrine

Sto TomasCity,BatangastoembodythespiritofChristwhilehavingfunsocialising |Photo&Caption: AshleeBasit

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With the theme “One Family, One Mission, One LIDICSA in Action,” seven clusters with over 30 schools participated in this event, including St Bridget College under Cluster 3

The festival lasted the entire morning, starting with a thanksgiving mass, followed by the introduction of schools, the yell, and the eventʼs animation song, ʻI Canʼ

An hour-long talk about love and relationships with God, neighbors, and oneself with Rev Fr Dakila “Daks” Ramos followed

“Sa pagtatapos na ito may gustong sabihin ang Panginoon Mahal na Mahal nya tayo,” said Father Daks as he closed his talk

The morning's highlight, socialization, happened after, wherein students of different schools got the chance to be one step closer by exchanging names and social media accounts

John Derick U Torino of 10 - Perseverance reminisced a LIDICSA core memory “An unforgettable LIDICSA memory would be the socialization part among different schools in different towns and cities I met lots of people who eventually turned into friends”

He added that this gathering helps his introvert self become more confident by enhancing his socialization skills

Prizes and raffle giveaways were done during the latter part of the program, giving gifts like chocolates to the lucky students

Bridgetines show off their competence as they sweep through ASMEPPS National level quiz bees Andrea Lei L Pesigan (7 - Patience) and Rhoelle Angela M Mamorno (8 - Fortitude) swept 2nd place Juryz Mae J De Chavez (7 - Bliss) swept 4th place, Mark Daniel D Aceveda (9Integrity) swept 6th place, Ceejan Ehrol G Hernandez (7 - Charity) swept 9th place, Marc Angelo M Acuzar (10 - Obedience) bagged 10th place Sven Albert P Macuha (8 - Wisdom) swept 11th place, and Rhyz Marielle R Cueto (10 - Obedience) swept 14th place in the Math Quiz Bee

As for the Science Quiz Bee, national level, Andrea Lei L Pesigan (7 - Patience) once again led with 2nd place while Alexander John Gabriel M Arevalo (8 - Piety) won 3rd place Hazel R Manalo (7 - Faith) won 6th place, and Josiah Fredrich M Armedilla (7 - Patience) won 7th place respectively Three more students bagged merit awards, namely Kiefer Josh A Ilagan (7 - Hope), Rhoelle Angela M Mamorno (8 - Fortitude), and Edrielle R Cueto (10 - Obedience)

Moving on, the ASMEPPS National Marathon of Skills and Talents showcased the various gifts of the Bridgetines

As for the Oratorical contest, Andrea Lei L Pesigan (7 - Patience), Iainna Jeanne Marie I Manalo (9 - Loyalty), and Michaila Raisa B Gonzales (10 - Obedience) won the 1st place while Thalia Vannah Franceis T Israel (7 - Patience), Hannah Angelic C Silang (8 - Knowledge), Cathlene Michaella D Balse (9 - Integrity), and Edrielle R Cueto (10 - Obedience) placed 2nd Sophia Marteena A Magpantay (7 - Patience), Rhoelle Angela M Mamorno (8 - Fortitude), Bea Kristille R Villena (9 - Serenity), and Danea Kristine E Mortera (10 - Obedience) followed in 3rd place with Maria Shirlette S Castillo (8 - Piety) in 4th place

For Creative Writing English, Edrielle R Cueto (10 - Obedience) led with 2nd place, with Geozelle M Gacis (10 - Obedience) and Kate Alexa C Hernandez (10 - Service), following behind with 5th and 9th place, respectively

As for News Writing English Isabelle Celine V Contreras (10 - Obedience) and Trixi T Acorda (10 - Obedience) bagged 1st and 2nd place, respectively For Feature Writing English, Danea Kristine E Mortera (10 - Obedience), Jalene Seth B Pante (9 - Serenity), and Mary Margareth C Manalo (9 - Serenity) won 1st, 4th, and 5th place, respectively In Photojournalism English, Wendy Anne T Solis (9 - Modesty) led with 2nd place with Mary Kaitlyn H Almero (10 - Obedience) followed in winning 4th place, and Breil Ashlee A Basit (10 - Obedience) in 6th place

To continue, Creative Writing Filipino has Karylle Angela O Aguila, Sheena Bernadette S Candunggan and Hannah Riva M Gilera of 10 - Obedience as 1st 3rd and 4th place As for News Writing Filipino, Amira Rhonelen S Maguindayao and Audrey Julienne M Alba of 10Perseverance won 2nd and 4th place, respectively