NEWS
English dept fosters comm arts in learners In commemoration of English month, the English Department organized a series of contests and seminars for the basic education department with the theme, “Hurdling Challenges through Transcending English Communications Skills, Creativity, and Collaboration” last November. Traditionally-held
competitions—namely, book talk for grades 4 to 6, declamation for grades 7 and 8, dramatic monologue for grades 9 and 10, feature writing for grades 10 to 12, and extemporaneous speech for grades 11 and 12—were translated to an online format. These categories were selected at the discretion of each levels’ respective English teachers.
Meanwhile, the seminars were a new addition to the set of activities, and tackled different topics related writing. Ms. Angelica Castillo, the English coordinator, explained that the events were conducted in an effort to resume the usual activities that were put on hiatus due to the shift to online learning. “I believe we are going to improve these activities... Of course, we are not still sure who the next coordinator will be, but we are planning to make the seminars sequential so that the topics next year will build upon what had been discussed,” she added.
The Leaf news Team To celebrate Buwan ng Wika, Sta. Teresa College (STC) held the Pampinid na Palatuntunan which featured performances from the cultural guild, teachers, and the family council last August 31. In accordance with the national theme “Filipino at mga Wikang Katutubo sa Dekolonisasyon ng Pag-iisip ng mga
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Pilipino,” the program focused on inspiring the community to utilize the Filipino languages. Mr. Leo Martinez, the former Director General of the Film Academy of the Philippines, appeared as the guest speaker for the program. His speech centered on his experiences before becoming the model of the “Batangueño
culture” in the industry and gained the moniker “congressman manhik-manaog.” “Huwag natin ikahiya ang mga salita natin na tayo lang ang nakakaintindi,” Martinez said. Prior to the Pampinid, STC presented two feature videos on well-known karunungang-bayan and the traditional dance Subli.
Buwan ng Wika marks patriotism
