Cityhigh supports MATATAG agenda

o ensure quality education for all learners of GSCNHS as well as in the whole division of the Department of Education, General Santos City, is taking the very significant lead to support the program/agenda for Basic Education through MATATAG: Bansang Makabata,Batang Makabasa.

This program aims to foster a sense of patriotism,hardwork, discipline, integrity, resiliency, quality, access and equality among learners.

During the Faculty meeting, School Principal Rustico S. Pelonio Jr, stressed out to the teachers the importance in promoting these core values to be instilled in the hearts and minds of every learners since this is a very crucial factor in molding and

GSCNHS holds its first CTP Session

During the session, several GSCNHS teachers discussed basic leadership and its elements such as being a good moral character, intelligence, and alertness. They also talked about having respect and reverence, punctuality and promptness, obedience, cooperation, patriotism and loyalty, courage and bravery, and honesty and integrity.

According to Mylin M. Lumangkibe, a GSCNHS teacher, the goal of CTP is to strengthen each student’s sense of civic duty and dedication to the advancement of their community. Additionally, she stated that it is expected from the learner to exhibit the traits of a good Filipino.

“CTP aims to enhanbce learners’ social responsibilities and commitment to the development of their community. So, in first to second quarter, it is expected that the student can demonstrate the desirable attitude and character of a good Filipino citizen at all times.

So, this CTP will enhance the respect of the other students and also, at the end of the CTP, we, teachers expected the student na magiging responsible student din sila at the end of the day.” Lumangkibe said.

Moreover, Junniva D. Demape, a grade 10-Kaimo student from the Special Program in Journalism conveyed that having CTP is a great idea as she thinks that it will review her knowledge as a student.

“In my own perspective, having this CTP session is a great idea even though I am a good citizen and that I know the basic factor as a good citizen. I do think that it is a good idea to conduct this because I think that it will review my knowledge as a student and not just a citizen.” Demape expressed.

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“I would love to see a good implementation of this but I think it might take a while to see the results,“ a Grade 10 student from General Santos City National High School, Kirth Ivan Bucog said. He also noted his expectations for the initiatives in schools, explaining that there may be some initial challenges and adjustments, such as the need for additional resources, materials, and infrastructure.

“However, if implemented effectively, the K-12 reform and DepEd MATATAG agenda can lead to improvements in the quality of education and better outcomes for learners,” Bucog stated. As an answer to improve educational crisis in the Philippines, he added that it is worth noting that fixing the education crisis in the country is a complex and long-term process that requires a multi-faceted approach. “We will rally for an improved learning system in the country. Together, we will rally for every Filipino child. Para sa isang MATATAG na Bayan. Para sa ating mahal na Pilipinas,” Duterte emphasized in her BER this year.

Dupalco vows development project in Barangay Calumpang

Arthur Ryan R. Dupalco, Barangay, Captain in Calumpang, emphasized in an interview conducted by The Rancher - General Santos City National High School. This is to evaluate the needs of the said barangay in establishing a successful community.

Dupalco stated that the Barangay Council has an investment plan containing different development projects, such as road concreting, drainage and to purchase a new unit.

“Actually ang Barangay Calumpang is one of the largest barangays in

General Santos, so kami sa council kay may investment plan na ginatawag, which includes road concreting, drainage and purchase of new products, mao na among ginapriority,” Dupalco expressed.

According to him, aside from the said development projects, progress in education such as scholarships for elementary and secondary and health programs are part of the proposed development. “Para sa kalambuan sa Barangay Calumpang himuon namo ang tanan, labi na gyud para sa kabataan,” Dupalco added.

GSCNHS Tunog Kwerdas showcase excellence in Rondalla

Showcasing

their musical skills, General Santos City National High School (GSCNHS) Tunog Kwerdas Rondalla performed during Christmas Festival 2022 with the aim to bring together and foster the talents of young artists from the Special Program in the Arts, December 22 2022 at SM General Santos City.

Along with the GSCNHS Tunog Kwerdas Rondalla, Mr. Dharixblue Villamor, a saxophist and musical arranger, as well as the Gensan Youth Orchestra and Choir Corporation, serenaded the audience on the said concert. Apart from the GSCNHS, there were also other participating schools namely: Banisil National High School, Fatima National High School, Labangal National High

32% of Grade 10 students to enroll SHS at GSCNHS

With the upcoming graduations, 32% of Grade 10 students of General Santos City National High School will be staying for Senior High next school year, according to a survey conducted on March 10, 2023.

As a result of the poll, Grade 10 Mainstream students that will be spending their SHS add up to 387, while Special Program in Journalism has 17 students, and 4 students for both Special Program in the Arts and Special Program in Technology and Engineering. Meanwhile, the Special Program in Sports has a total of 16 learners.

“I want to continue learning at CityHigh because I believe that this school has the right environment to improve my academic performance. I’m hoping that with the help of this school’s nurturing, I could eventually be successful,” Jhetrix Ayuban, Grade 10

Parra expressed.

On the contrary, 223 Cityhighians (16.78%) will be pursuing the next phase of their education in different schools.

In a statement, Aizylia Galve, a Grade 10 SPJ student explained that by transferring schools and exploring new territories, she can broaden her perspective and

School, Lagao National High School, Irineo L. Santiago National High School of Metro Dadiangas, New Society National High School and General Santos City SPED Integrated School.

Survey Finds

grow as a learner. She also said that she wants to challenge her capabilities by going outside her comfort zone.

Moreover, most learners are still contemplating and unsure if they would stay or not, which sums up the population to 678 students, or 51.02%.

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GRADE 10 LEARNERS WILL PURSUE SHS AT GSCNHS