Insidethemindofa student-athlete

As a society, we recognize the importance of sports in the lives of our students holistically. It provides numerous benefits, including physical fitness, leadership skills, teamwork, and self-discipline. However, we must also recognize that academics should remain the top priority for student-athletes. That is why it is crucial that studentathletes do not disrupt classes during sports competition and training.

As the new school year opens with in-person classes as its primary modality, the Department of Education reminded everyone of its stipulation in DepEd order 34 s. 2022 and DepEd order 09 series of 2005. Any school day spent outside the classroom is classified as a disruption. The reason is to remedy the learning deficiency brought by the 2-year hiatus caused by the pandemic. However, some points of argument were presented as to how can student-athletes can train while concentrating on their academics.

“Nakakapagod. Di po gaano makafocus, masakit sa katawan,” Lucky Elpidez, one of THS boxing players, shared on an interview.

While it is true that student-athletes are often under tremendous pressure to perform both on the field and in the classroom, it is essential that they receive the necessary support to balance both their academic and athletic responsibilities. This requires a collaborative effort between the school, coaches, teachers, and parents.

Student-athletes must understand that missing class is not an option. They should be encouraged to communicate with their teachers ahead of time and make arrangements to complete any missed work. Coaches should also be held accountable for ensuring that their athletes do not miss classes unnecessarily.

The benefits of participating in sports should not come at the expense of academic success. We need to ensure that student-athletes are given the support they need to excel both on the field and in the classroom. This means emphasizing the importance of education and ensuring that athletes are not disrupted from their studies.

It is important to note that participating in sports can enhance academic success. Studies have shown that students who participate in sports are more likely to graduate high school and attend college. However, this is only possible if we ensure that academics remain the top priority.

In conclusion, we need to ensure that student-athletes do not disrupt classes during sports competition and training. We need to prioritize academic success while also encouraging the many benefits of participating in sports to provide the necessary support and resources for student-athletes to excel both on and off the field.

SPORTS

Bocce: Guides for playing an accessible backyard ball game

By Rhean Kimberly Esteban

Bocce or boccia is a game where you use strategies and techniques. Despite playing it calmly it can be played as one or up to four individuals, it hit its stride with the Romans and Emperor Augustus as Italians made its popularity. It is played with eight large balls made from different colors to distinguish the balls of one team from those of the other team.

The good thing about Bocce is that it can also be played by handicapped even those who are in wheelchairs. The game was originally designed for

Athlete eyes for Gold on Arnis CLRAA

By King Cyrus N. Tiqui

Student of Tibag High School experiences of training from Monday to Saturday with her coach, including sparring. Like any other athlete, she eyes for the gold medal. people who are physically challenged.

Glydel S. Fider, competes for the upcoming Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association that will be initiated on April 24-28, 2023 at Bulacan along with other City Meet Winners.

After Arnis player Glydel S. Fider wins last City meet, she is now prepareing for the upcoming CLRAA with her coach Sir Ramil Merculio, Arnis Trainer at Sto. Cristo Integrated School.

“Ina-achieve ko makuha yung gold medal at maging first placer” she passionately shares after asked on what is her goal for the upcoming event.

On the other hand, Fider, City Meet and Inter-Secondary Gold Medalist was taken over by Sto. Cristo Integrated School Arnis Coach Sir Ramil Merculio since there were no Arnis coach available at Tibag High School.

For many, it’s the only sporting option available to them due to the severity of their disability.

1. Toss the coin.

The game starts after a toss coin and the team that won will be the one to throw the jack or the pallino into a zone 5 m (16 feet), which ends

2.5 m (8 feet) from the endboard of the court, throw out the first bocce ball after the pallino is being thrown the person who threw the jack is responsible for throwing the first bocce ball.

2. Throw out the Jack.

After the first ball is successfully thrown let the other team bowl their

By Rhean Kimberly Esteban

“Persistence is the key, to open a door and walk your journey” a childs dream to become his own king.

Every student dreams of something, a special and lovely future for them to dream. With the blink of an eye, a ladder will fall, for them climb, and reach its goal.

bocce ball, one of their player if team will try to throw the ball as close as possible to the jack, the team whose ball is the farthest away from the jack gets to bowl its remaining three bocce balls in succession again the throws should hit the jack as close as possible.

3. Throw out your first Bocce ball If your bocce ball hit the pallino it is called “kiss” or “baci” which is acceptable, readjustments will just occur from where you want to aim but if the ball remains touching the jack at the end of the frame you will automatically receive 2 points.

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How about you? Have you ever faced challenges upon your dream?

“In every journey, Parkours are chapters for us to finish, and discrimination is ours to diminish.”

A persistent student of Tibag High School, that aims to become a Basketball Player, to inspire and give desire. “Wag panghinaan ng loob.” a note that Angelo emphasized.

By King Cyrus Tiqui

MAPEH teachers, under the leadership of Sir Edwin O. Sotto and Sir Arnel Ibañez, conducted Laro ng Lahi games to Junior High School students of Tibag High School on February 15, 2023 at the school’s covered area to enrich Filipino games and promote health and wellness as well.

Every section from each grade level was called for faceoff and battle along with games such as tug of war and dodgeball.

Fider shares about her TEAMING

Competitions were held during students’ MAPEH classes with their teachers assisting. This is to ensure that no classes will be disrupted as mandated by the DepEd order 09 series of 2005.

To locate the strength of every learner,

“Frightened, Nervous, and excited at the same time” she emphasized.

MAPEH promotes Laro ng Lahi

FEATURE SPORTS teachers paired sections to face and battle their game: Tug of War: “Hilaan patungo sa tagumpay” wherein two sections compete with each other such as Grade 7 Nakpil versus Grade 9- Curie, and Grade 9-Newton versus Grade 9Maxwell. Students were called to edify their physical and social skills. These kinds of physical games serve as avenues to promote healthy lifestyle and identify potential students who are fit for future competitions.

Through these games, learners endure and adapt skills that will keep them fit, teach them how to coordinate with others, and commemorate Filipinos’ most favorite games as well.

A physical challenged student of Tibag High School , hidden by the name Angelo Castro, pursues and strives hard to reach and claim his goal. A journey that goes up and down, bounces like a basketball that’s round.

In every other dream, circumstances and challenges will be faced. An obstacle that an athlete needs to conquer, is like someone who faces and conquers his/her challenges towards their dream. Persistence is a key, for someone who dreams and someone who wish.

One of the students’ recent favorite players is Justin Brownlee, an American- Filipino basketball player who recently joined Gilas Pilipinas after being an import from the Development League of the National Basketball Association.

“Gusto ko din po si Brownlee ung sa Gilas Pilipinas kasi magaling syang mag lay-up.” Angelo excitedly shared.

It could be remembered that Brownlee made an impact after Gilas Pilipinas clinched the win stealing the ball out of Lebanon’s hands with his unstoppable moves during the FIBA Qualifying Tournament.

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