NEWS
THE 13TH SCHOLARS
AGRINOVATE: PISAY CARAGA CONDUCTS SCIENCE CAMP BY: BEA JANE V. SERNA
9-LITHIUM STUDENT TO LEAD PISAY CARAGA SCHOLARS AGAIN BY: LAWRENCE D. OSORIO PSHSCRC, Butuan City— For the third time in a row, Jhace Khalil M. Gumahad of Grade 9- Lithium won the SG elections held last August 5,2016.
We Love Science! The Camp Natural Science happily receiving their award as the over-all champion in the 2016 Science Camp.
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o increase awareness on the importance of Agriculture in our country, the Philippine Science High School Caraga Region Campus (PSHSCRC) initiated the Science Camp 2016 in connection to the Science Club Month Celebration 2016, at the Calo Horse Farm, Cabadbaran, Agusan Del Norte, last September 16, 2016.
Karen B. Centeno.
The theme of the said event, was “AGRINOVATE: Revolutionizing Agricultural Outlook for Sustainable Growth.” All 253 students, with the Faculty and Staff participated the said activity. Camps and Sub-camps named after the Branches of Science served as teams on the Science Camp. PSHSCRC Science Teachers collaborated with the Science Club, led by Mr. Jay M. Maique, Science Coordinator, and Ms. Pia R. Aboloc, Science Club Adviser.
“A human should plant an average of 20 trees in his/ her lifetime, so you should do your part.” Said Daniel Calo, the owner of Calo Horse Farm as he had a talk to the Campers about Biodiversity.
It started with an invocation led by Ms. Babyjoy Tomarong, followed by the singing of the National Anthem which was conducted by Ms. Retchel Medel, and the Welcome Remarks by the Campus Director, Ms. Ruwina S. Gonzaga. Following that was the Field Demonstration, Presentation of Yells, and the giving of Camp Rules by the Disciplinary Officer, Ms. Katrina
Activities such as the AGRImissions and the Physics Olympics were participated by all the Camps, namely: Natural Science, Social Science, Applied Science, and Earth Science with 3 sub-camps (sub-branches) each.
Camp Natural Science bagged the Best Camp, Applied Science as 1st Runner up, 2nd Runner up was Social Science, and 3rd Runner Up was Earth Science. Minor award were bagged by Social Science with the Best Camp Yell, and Camp Applied Science as the Most Disciplined Camp. It ended with the Closing Remarks by the Assistant Chief of the CISD, Engr. Jecelyn Elorta, the Closing Prayer by Ms. Mary Joy E. Bantugan, and the PSHS Hymn which was led by Jamela Beniga, a Grade 9 student.
With his plans and platforms proposed during the Miting de avance on August 4,2016, he was able to persuade the scholars to appoint him to office. The scholars have also appointed the following scholars to their respective offices: Danika Mae D. Soberano as Vice-President; Sophia Mae Lagrimas as Secretary; Bryah Arabella M. Años as Treasurer; Eughien Frances F. Maquiling as Auditor; Andre Uriel Tapales as Public Information Officer or PIO; Rufiah Levi A. Medado as Business Manager; Susanne Christinie Hierl as Grade 7 Representative; Jea Shekainah Matondo as Grade 8 Representative; and Tim Allen G. Ebron as Grade 9 Representative. The said scholars are set to lead the school for the school year 2016-2017 with the guidance of the school government adviser, Ms. Shriegly Mae Morales.#
PSHS- CRC ON ITS 4TH FOUNDATION DAY KICK BY: KIT LESTER P. BALAYO
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hilippine Science High School- Caraga Region Campus celebrated Foundation Day on its 4th Year with the theme ‘PSHS-CRC @ 4’n 4: KaPisayahan at KaPistahan sa araw ng KaPaskuhan’ on December 12 -15 at PSHS- CRC Ground.
On the Fourth year of PSHS- CRC, 4 different activities were done in 4 days of celebrating Foundation Day held at PSHSCRC Ground. On the First Day of Foundation Day, Teacher’s Training and Community Outreach were done at Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. SSD Chief Ms. Yvonne M. Mordeno was the in-charge of the activity. On the same day, Math Olympiad took place at PSHSCRC ground spearheaded by Ms. Daisyre Mae G. Gomez, SST-1 Mathematics Teacher. Five (5) students in every section were chosen to participate in the said activity with three students in each team. In the afternoon, an Outreach Activity to six different institutions was conducted. The English Publication together with the Science Club gave happiness and gifts to the Bethany Home for Girls. The second Day of the celebration was a green day to the PSHS-CRC community. All scholars went through the hardhsips of planting ornamental plants. With the tips given by Ms. Mayrose Endriga, FAD clerk, healthy plants are expected to be placed to PSHS- CRC’s future campus. Together with PSHS- CRC Campus Director, Ms. Ruwina S. Gonzaga, SSD Chief Ms. Yvonne Mordeno, ALA Coordinator Ms. Jecelyn R. Elorta, FAD Chief, Ma’am Flora Mae O. Tormento, and CISD chief Mr. Kenneth Jeason B. Garcia, the Green day turned out to be a happy day.
Afterwards, students got busy preparing for their own booths. Designs were completed on that day for the judging of the colorful booths by the next day. Finally, the last part of the day, which was the GPTA get together started right after the preparation for the booths. The third day of the foundation, was all about the booth fair which was won by the Grade 7- Aquamarine under Ms. Roselyn Canoy’s advisory and Susie Hierl’s leadership. Followed by the judging of Pista sa Nayon which was still won by Grade 7- Aquamarine in Best Dress. And the Last activity was the entertaining magic show.
by all Pisay CRC scholars by Section. Followed by the Best Classroom decoration judging which was won by Grade 8 section Carnation along with the Christmas Jingle. Lastly, students’ Christmas party began right after the awarding for the contests held in all four days of Foundation. At the end of the day, everybody got home happily from the start of the celebration until the last activity. Through the entertaining magic shows, jokes and the lively performances of students, this Foundation day was a very memorable day to the PSHSCRC community.
Finally, on the last day of the Foundation, Christmas activities reigned as the main activity such as Christmas Jingle presentations which were done snd participated
FRESHMEN EXPLORE BUTUAN CITY HISTORY BY: CARL DJHON E. GANGCA
Absorbed. PSHS-CRC freshmen attentively listening to one of their lecturers during their History Field Trip. BUTUAN— On August 20,2016 the PSHS CRC conducted an event exclusively for the Grade 7 Students, to a Local History Field Trip around Butuan City. An opening program was held at the PSHSCRC Ground, together with a prayer and a few reminders for the 1-day activity. The students were assigned into their groups, to participate in an activity in which they should capture a picture together with a specific object that can be found on their destination. The activity will also be considered as their Social Science project. With 90 students around, vans were used for Transportation to the 7 Local History Sites. The destinations were at Balanghai Hotel, National Museum Butuan Branch, Butuan Shrine, Hill Site “Bood”, Balangay Replica, Bequibel Shell Midden, and at Banza Church Ruins. Unfortunately, only 3 vans can go into one destination due to the limited space that the sites can accommodate. Just before the students travel, Campus Director III Ms. Ruwina S. Gonzaga bids good bye and good luck to all the students. A tour guide was along with the students to give information and fun facts about the History
SCHOLARS ATTEND ANNUAL RECOLLECTION
Candid. Students genuinely sharing their inner thoughts and feelings during the 2016 recollection.
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The students of Philippine Science High School-CRC recollect and share on September 12-14, 2016 at Mazaua Island Resort with guest speaker Noel Lorene C. Agcaoili, hidden thoughts and feelings released in order to transform the mind and change
of Butuan. The National Museum Butuan Branch, Balanghai Hotel, and the Butuan shrine was visited first by the students in the morning. Right after every destination, the students participated and went through their task. Around noon, the destination was at Hill Site “Bood”. The teachers agreed to let the students eat their lunch there to make use of the time. After having their lunch, the students were once again conjoined and went together to the last 4 destinations. While at Bequibel Shell Midden, donations were asked from the students, including the teachers and other staffs. A shell Midden is where people from the past gather their trashes together. At the Balangay Replica, a small game together with the students and other teachers and staffs was participated. The last destination, was at Banza Church Ruins. The fact that the real Banza Church Ruins is under the big balete tree and the whole bell tower was covered by it, mesmerized the students. According to some students, it was nice to take a time off and enjoy the history and view of the places they visited. The students went back to the campus safely.The points of each group was announced the day after of the local History Field Trip.
BY: FEBBYJEAN HARTT L. JUMAMOY lives toward a purpose driven scholar. Different grade levels on each day, September 13 was the day for grade 7 students. With the theme: “Transforming Minds: Changing Lives Towards a Purpose Driven Scholar.” Mr. Agcaoili spoke words that the students pondered on their minds. “S.T.O.P., silence, think, open-up, and pray” Mr. Agcaoli told the students. He asked questions and gave prizes to whoever answers correctly which motivated the students to participate. Vision, values, wisdom and God were the 4 main topics of the day. At the beginning Mr. Noel said, “Where there is no vision, people perish.” Around half way through the program the students were given the chance to share their negative thoughts and doings they have done and what will they do about it. Some tears were shed, groups of people hugging each other. A smile of relief was seen in the faces os scholars. The program ended with Mr. Noel’s words: “Know that Jesus is the only way to the Father”, the students nodded with understanding. The recollection truly transformed the minds and changed the lives of the scholars.
Here we are! And there they are! A group of freshmen in their yell presentation during the 2016 Freshemen Field Day.
PSHS-CRC WELCOMES BATCH 2017 BY: AMILY MARIELLE REYES
As a formal welcome for the Freshmen for the school year 2016-2017, Philippine Science High School CRC conducted its Freshmen field day with the upcoming grade 7 students participating. It was held last August 1, 2016 at Philippine Science High School Caraga Region Campus. The program was led by the SG officers and their SG adviser, Ma’am Daisyre Gomez. There were lots of games played, and also some participative activities like question and answer. Everybody was given a chance to play because they were divided into three groups namely; Durmstrang, Beauxbatons, and Hogwarts. All of the students and the teachers seemed so happy especially during the Mr. and Ms. Freshman Field Day part. Everybody was mesmerized by the candidates whom shared their knowledge in the question and answer portion. Also, the candidates were so confident when they shared their extraordinary talents to the people. Ms. Fiona Ladaga and Mr. Chloe John Ballesteros were declared the winners of the said so-called-pagaent. After all, the Freshmen Field Day of Philippine Science High School Caraga Region Campus went so successful not just because of the students and the teachers but also with the support of their Campus Director, Ms. Ruwina S. Gonzaga.#
CRC CELEBRATES WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY 2016
BY: DANIKA MAE D. SOBERANO On October 19, 2016, PSHS-CRC celebrates its annual World Teacher’s Day and Faculty and Staff Day Celebration with the theme: Guro, Kabalikat sa Pagbabago. The time where we grandly present our heart felt gratitude towards our teachers for their efforts. Held in our school grounds, the Supreme Student Government (SSG) facilitated the activity and conducted a program where students brought joy and inspiration to the teachers and staff by showcasing their talents and gratitude. The program started with a prayer led by Sussane Christine Hierl from Grade 7 Aquamarine followed by the National Anthem conducted by Bea Jane V. Serna from Grade 8 Anthurium. SSG president Jace Kahlil Gumahad gave the opening Remarks. On that day, Sir Johnfecar Maestrado, a grade 8 adviser and Social Science teacher bids his farewell to pursue his studies, Sir Michael Jay Arizala a grade 9 Computer Science teacher also left for personal reason, and maam Mary Joy E. Bantugan, a grade 8 Integ. Science teacher and a grade 9 adviser also left because of health issues. It was the last time the students get to see and extend their appreciation to them. The students gave letters to the teachers and had the opportunity to dance with them. Roses, cookies, and balloons were given during the program to show appreciation to the teachers. Then the presidents of each sections dedicated a speech to their subject teachers for their passion and dedictaion when it comes to teaching. To give thanks for all the sacrifices they have shown, a tribute was lead by the PSHS-CRC students. The program was then closed with a memorable meassage by the Campus Director - Ms. Ruwina S. Gonzaga.
