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A Tie to a New Beginning
New building houses STEM, ABM students
After four years after its construction, the four-story building can now be occupied by Senior High students, as they started the resumption of classes since the holiday break, January 3.
“Finally, nai-award na sa atin ang Senior High School building.” Thus said Ma. Minisa Cabual, Head Teacher III, in an interview regarding the said building.
The completion of the building was dated April 9, 2018, but was delayed for four years due to certification issues and the COVID-19 pandemic.
When asked about the implications of the building’s occupancy, Cabual said that the schedules of both Senior High and Junior High students have now been properly regulated.
“Dati kasi, nakiki share lang ang Senior High School sa mga classrooms ng Junior High School wherein nagkaroon ng shifting of schedules—sa umaga sa isang classroom mayroong junior, sa hapon mayroong senior high school,” Cabual stated.
Meanwhile, SHS building facilitator Ronald B. Polong said in an interview that although the structure is already avail- able for use, there are still amenities to be improved.
Polong commented, “When it comes to safety and security, the metal stairs are not that sturdy and there is no barricade. Moreover, there is still no closed-circuit television installed. Medyo mahirap din kapag walang CCTV. So that’s another adjustment.”
“In general, now that the building has not been occupied for four long years, this means we still have to do a lot of cleaning, which we’re still doing right now.There is no air condition which, let’s be honest, medyo nakaka-affect sa pag-aaral natin. The dust is also a problem.” Polong added, emphasizing the effects of the building’s occupancy in terms of the academe.
To combat the situation, Polong admitted that there are developments that needed to be made in a short period of time; according to him, “ We can make the building more conducive in time. Air conditions will be installed. A whiteboard will be installed. When it comes to safety and security features, CCTV will definitely be installed. Fences, additional barricades, and emergency stairs will be put up.”
Polong also stated, “We’re doing safety precautions like what Mr. Danilo Jr. Castillo planned— only the occupants of the second floor will be using the metal stairs and the third-floor and fourth-floor occupants will not be using the metal stairs. Iyon ang aming maliit na pamamaraan para sa safety and security niyo.”
Furthermore, when asked to give a message on how students could act now that the building is in use, Cabual expressed the importance of the student’s participation in the supervision and continuous development of each classroom.
Cabual said, “Pagmalasakitan ang room. Kasi kung wala tayong malasakit doon sa room hindi makikita kung ano ‘ang kailangan ba na gawin at kinakailangan pa nating i-accomplish. Kung kinakailangan ay mayroon tayong i-improve, nasa initiative na ng mga estudyante iyon. Pagmalasakitan kung ano ang mayroon tayo at i-improve natin kung ano man—’yan ang pwede nating gawin.”
Withstanding the Years
SciHi graces 38th founding with tribute to history
Commemorating its anniversary with a theme of “Pagkakaisa, Pagtutulungan at Pananalig: Susi sa Katuparan ng Pangarap,” Honorato C. Perez Sr. Memorial Science High School (HCPSMSHS) remarks its milestone with student-leaders, alongside the family of the late Honorato Perez Sr.
Gelinia Belle A. Perez, the grandchild of the late Honorato C. Perez Sr., observed continuous change to SciHi’s interior, paying tribute to its history of developing students that has been known not only to Cabanatuan City but also to Region 3. Perez also uttered a few anecdotes that mark the school’s student culture and experience.
“Itong ginagawa ng SciHi, ang transgenerational thinking na naipapasa sa mga henerasyon ng mga mag-aaral ang kalidad ng edukasyon na kinakailngan upang maging maganda ang [kanilang mga] kinabukasan.” ASDS Enrique Angeles Jr. imparted, as one of the guest speakers at the event.
Leonora C. De Jesus, school principal, applauds the school’s determination to stay strong amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and shift to face-to-face after three years of online learning, uttering the school’s goal of giving quality education not only to Cabanatueños, but also to those who are also deserving to be part of the institution.
De Jesus also highlights the different alumni that carried the school’s trophy and legacy that became a part of SciHi’s narrative. SciHi’s principal also amplified her appreciation for the school’s non-teaching staff, which became the backbone of the school’s operation.
Invited speakers also shared sentiments on the school’s development since its establishment, stating the various factors that would eventually affect its current condition. It was frequently expressed among the hosts their own personal experiences with the school, along with the significance of 38 years of the alma mater’s history.
Service Above All
Outfit 142 emerges overall champion in Jamboree ‘23
HCPSMSHS Boys Scouts bagged overall champion while maintaining service at Jamboree 2023, representing Outfit 142. Senior Scout Crew Leader Dhea Mia Balondo led the learners in continous service to the community and to the alma mater.
Following a stream of consistent silver triumphs, SciHi Outfit 142 soar high as they surfaced to be the Over-all Champion in the 26th City Jamboree held last March 29 to April 1 at Palayan City, Nueva Ecija.
With 56 participants, Scilinians topped the Hip Hop, Cultural Dance, and Song and Yell while also placing 2nd in Gate, and 3rd in Essay Writing and Poster Making competition.
Carlos Pailas, Angie Alfonso, Nerizza Colorado, Jude Padiernos, Jerick Subad, Julius Rivera, Ruel Agustin, Ronald Polong, and Danilo Castillo Jr. accompanied the scouts throughout the three-days and four-nights long encampment.
