PANDEMIC AFTERMATH

Studparents of SirNaHigh escalates by 2.36%

The number of studparents of SirNaHigh has increased by 2.36% from the total population of 1,698 this academic year.

According to the survey conducted by Suara’s student-journalists, the students in senior high got a bigger record on studparents, or students who became parents at a young age, by recording a total of 24 out of 40.

In line with the sur- vey, it was known that the root cause of the problem was the loss of education during the pandemic two years ago. Some of them were married at an early age but have still continued schooling this year to fulfill their dreams.

"It is really true that our parent learners find it difficult to attend classes, especially those who have complications with their pregnancy and have little ones to take good care of", said

Dea Novieann T. Oli-

veros, a G12 class adviser. Apparently, the school had its own plan offered to help them continue their education and aid them balance their tasks as parents and learners themselves as well.

Pursuant to the DepEd’s implemented policy of "No Child Left Behind", the SirNaHigh continuously practice modular learning. This was to allow students to continue learning by giving them learning materials such as modules.

The teachers were also encouraged to not stop providing them with the said materials. "If you have goals you want to realize, just don’t stop. As long as you have the initiative and energy to go to school, never quit. I believe that all the efforts I have put in since day one will eventually find success in the end", said Mrs. Sittilasa C. Karil, 39, who has five kids. She also shared that she was very thankful total number of Grade 12 immersants deployed in the field. They are to be trained with different skills to become ready graduates of SirNaHigh

Nine

total number of newly hired teachers of Sirawai NHS from school year 20212023.

that the school, headed by its principal, Loester M. Bercasio, extended the learning modality because it is a big help for them to continue studying. "We will not use it as an excuse to achieve success. Although I admit that being a parent is not an easy responsibility, it is still not an obstacle to doing good. As long as we have the willingness to learn, we will fight for it for the sake of our family", Mrs. Karil, G12, added.

Bercasio hailed Cluster 5 Outstanding Principal

JAY-RALD YAGUE

G12 News Writer

Obtaining a 4. 623 rating in OPCRF, Mr. Loester M. Bercasio, Principal II of SirNaHigh, was hailed 'Outstanding Principal' in Cluster 5 during the revalidation event at Siocon Central School (SCS) last July. The said activity was spearheaded by Ma.

Sirawai welcomes Ramadan; initiates booth contest

KADISA A. & ASBALI A.

G10 & 12 News Writers

Through the leadership of Mayor Janihim, Sirawai welcomed this year’s Ramadan for all its Muslim people, initiating a booth contest. The said celebration started on March 22 and will end on April 21.

The event was opened with a grand switchon ceremony in the town plaza, displaying the colorful and mesmerizing mosqueshaped light decorations. Booths were also decorated with different light colors.

For Muslims, Ramadan is considered one of the holiest months of the year. This is the time when they do ‘fasting’ (no food or sexual relations) from sunup to sundown.

"The first time I fasted was when I was in elementary. I was around ten at that time, and I found it an unusual thing to do at first because I needed to not eat from the time we woke up with my family during dawn and eat at around 6:05 p.m.", shared Radzmina Pathing, G11.

Further, the winner of the competition will receive a cash prize of P40, 000, while non-winners will also receive a consolation prize of P10, 000.

According to Mr. Alkama A. Janihim, tourist officer, the competition was participated by both Muslims and Christians for equality. The month of Ramadan is the month where Muslims believe that it is the time in which God revealed the first verses of the Quran (the Muslim Bible), who is regarded as Islam’s final prophet.

Judelyn J. Ramos, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent of Zamboanga del Norte, and was participated by the school heads of Cluster 5.

In an interview, Bercasio highlighted some of his accomplishments during his entire leadership, which started in 2018. Dubbed the "Rising Achiever’, SirNaHigh productively produced learners who topped entrance examinations in college.

One of his biggest projects was named "Project LEAD," which aims to provide every classroom with a smart TV so that the school would not be left behind in utilizing technology-based instruction during classes.

He further stated that the Regional Mobile Force Batallion (RMFB), the Local Government Unit (LGU), stakeholders, and the school’s various organizations were also in open arms to extend help in maintaining peace and order by promoting Child in Conflict (CIC). "I am a competitive leader, and it will remain in me wherever I am assigned at. For me, being competitive is a good trait in order to become successful. But it is not about being competitive in a negative way. I salute all my teachers for sticking with it and being dedicated to teaching. I hope they will continue inspiring our learners even if I am no longer their principal", stated Bercasio.

"Our principal is a good example of a great leader. I see how he handles trouble in school. He even talks personally to students who misbehave in school. Truly, he deserves the award for his excellent performance in ruling SirNaHigh", said Donald Paul Marfil, a graduating student.

Mr. Bercasio was grateful for the chance to be named Most Outstanding Leader. He promised to continuously perform with excellence while in service.