Campus bathrooms affect student’s life

By ANGELA PALOMAR & ZUYI RADAM

Hanggang kayo’y nag-aaral, hanggang kayo’y nandyan, you have the power to change the direction of education, you have the power to influence others to change the direction of education.”

This was a challenge addressed to campus scribes and regional qualifiers of Quezon City Schools Division Superintendent Carleen Sedilla, CESO V during the Regional Schools Press Conference cliniquing organized by the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Quezon City and Quezon City Secondary School Paper Advisers Association (QCSSPAA) on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at School of Saint Anthony, Quezon City.

“Because at the end of the day, everything that we do, belongs to the idea that education is

EROD emerge victorious at Tagisan sa Sipnayan 2023

By YHASH FLORES

Students from 47 schools in Quezon City showcased their math skills in the Tagisan sa Sipnayan 2023 quiz bee held at San Bartolome High School on March 28th.

E. Rodriguez Jr. High School celebrated their success in the competition, ranking among the top 20 schools in Quezon City. David Kennedy U. Agustin, a Grade 9 student, achieved an impressive 2nd place, while Franchezka Kelly M. Lamsen, a Grade 7 student, secured 3rd place. Jennica Mina, a Grade 8 student, along with Tristan Aquino, a Grade 10 student, and Carla Ashley Gamboa, a Senior High School student, all earned 4th place. These students showed their dedication and math skills in the competition.

The trainers who helped in their success were Mr. Jose E. Cataylo, Mr. Arvie Montales, Mrs. Evelyn Torrefranca, Mr. Jerold T. Cabus, and Ms. Mylene A. Palattao.

The event allowed young mathematicians to showcase their skills, learn from one another, and improve their problem-solving abilities on their campus.

supposed to give you a better chance at life. Kabataan would always be the hope of the nation.” she also added.

A former school paper adviser herself, she has also recognized the contribution of her former colleagues and school paper advisers as trainers and moulders of journalism skills to the learners.

“Young ones listen to those who were young once. Their experience and guidance will help you carve your path to success.”

The regional cliniquing is the SDO-QC’s and QCSSPAA’s effort to harness the regional qualifiers’ chance at bringing home wins in the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) on June 6 and 7 at Pasig City.

By JANELLE COLLANTES

According to some students of E. Rodriguez Jr. High School they continue to experience the problems brought by their public restrooms.

The restrooms at ERJHS continue to be filled with vandalism, dirty urinals, and stained walls that result in bad odors that learners avoid.

On May 8, a survey was conducted at ERJHS wherein 6 out of 10 students chose not to go to the restroom even if they need to because it’s unclean and has an unbearable smell.

In relation to the problem, John Carlo Esguerra, a Grade 10 student stated that “I can’t pee; I choose not to pee; the strong smell of urine hurts my nose.”

Carlo has been a student at the school since the 7th grade, and he said that the bathroom cleanliness has not improved since, showing that the effects of the dirty restroom on learners are not to be ignored.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) also stated that wet and dirty surfaces are filled with bacteria and viruses that can live for hours and can be inhaled by people passing by.

Learners at ERJHS have been complaining to their advisers about the hygiene of the school restroom, saying that it can’t be used by many because of its smell and bad maintenance. In relation to this the Department of Education (DEPED) conducted the WinS Policy DepEd Order No. 10, s. 2016 last February 19, 2016, the order promotes to achieve learning and health outcomes of Filipino students through a comprehensive, sustainable and scalable schoolbased WASH program.