The gun was fired and runners dashed through the victory line of the run for a cause event by Sta. Clara de Montefalco last 12th of July

2014. Friends, families, colleagues and classmates bonded together by joining the fun run event which was the main program of the church’s 150th Jubilee celebration. The event was dubbed as “Takbo para kay Sta. Clara”. The said event aims to use the funds they earned to empower the construction of the par-ish sanctuary, audio-visual facilities of the church, and to support the programs of the parish such as the Jubilee celebration and Medical mission. The registration for the event lasted from the 29th of May 2014 until the 8th of June of the same year which resulted to more than 3000 people join-ing the event. Of course, Sta. Clara Parish School stu-dents did not let this once in a life time opportunity pass. A number of 224 students excitedly took part in the event together with their friends, families, class-mates and teachers --- conitnue to page 4

SCPS improves in National Achievement Test

by Justine Dimple Bernardo

St. Claire Devotees flourish in the roads of CCP by Eugene B. Delfin

Sta. Clara Parish School ranked 3rd among all private schools in Pasay City that gained a remarkable increase in the over-all result

of the National Achievement Test held last school year, 2013-2014. SCPS gained a significant increase of 6.2, during the school year 2012-2013. From the highest to lowest, the percentage per area for the school year 2013-2014 is as follows: English- 64.01, Araling Panlipunan- 62.45, Filipino-57.48, Critical Thinking-53.33, Mathematics-43.67, and Science-39.24. The school aims for a 75% consistent in-crease until 2018, to further increase the possi-bility of achieving a 75% National Achievement Test result, the school plans to continue the inno-vations made last school year (2013-2014). The fourth year Periodical exams will be in accordance to the NAT type format and style. A quarterly ob-servation of the students’ academic performance will be put to record that is to be monitored. The Vice Principal for academic affairs, Mrs. Cecilia Caramat stated that, “The adminis-tration and the teachers are very happy about the result of the NAT. These achievements will reflect the school and the quality education we offer”. Aside from the said statement she also pointed that the school will conduct helpful steps and more innovations to attain the new target.

Run for a cause- A parishioner of Santa Clara Parish dashes out from the crowd as he show his competitive spirit for the fun run

It was a night of excellence as Sta. Clara Parish School held its annual Junior and Senior prom last February 20, 2015 at The Dusit Thani Hotel.

Within moments of the event the hotel was quickly filled with dashing and exquisite beauties portrayed by not only the students but as well as the faculty, staff and administrators. Everyone strutted and posed with their suits and evening gowns also made it special and unique with this year’s theme. Matching masks deeply complimented each individual’s style that each one carried with confi-dence and also showed that this year’s masquerade theme filled the venue with both class and elegance.

The event started with a mass celebrated by Fr. Nick Blanquisco, Sta. Clara De Montefalco Parish Priest, in which everybody whole heartedly participated in.A timely and very energetic dance number was per-formed by the SCPS dance troupe and the very much anticipated Cotillion de Honor performed by the selected muses and escorts of each section. With the last batch of seniors not under the K-12 curriculum the school paved way to a handing down ceremony filled with brilliance and certainly memorable. Ms. Senior, Katrine Joyce Soriano, and Mr. Senior, Karyll Arnold Lapuz passed the duties and responsibilities of a student to this year’s Ms. Junior,

Yiwei Kuo, and Mr. Junior, Angelo Raphael Garcia Although everyone was a star of their own, big-ger stars were crowned at the end the night. A heavy scent of anticipation filled the room as this year’s best of the best were called and crowned. Core win-ners were – Mr. Faith: Bryan Lee Parks, Ms. Faith: Erlaine Dimapasoc, Mr. Wisdom: Marlon Mariqui-ta, Ms. Wisdom: Micah Faith Tan, Mr. Compassion: Jayson Rosales, Ms. Compassion: Tracy Sanchez, Mr. Competence: Adrian Delos Nieves, Ms. Compe-tence: Jeanica Leong, Mr. Integrity: Garry Sales, Ms. Integrity: Aleccis Calangi, Mr. Reverence: Amargit Klein Sanger and Ms. Reverence: Koleen Vizcarra. Prinnah Ej Fajardo also showed poise, exqui-site beauty and her version of manifesting true clarian values made her this year’s Ms. Alma Mater. Ericka Salvador and Karl Kevin Agnas stood out from the rest of the crowd as they were crowned as this year’s Stars of the Night. What’s a masquerade themed event without the award – best in mascara of which Nialissa Rosarito and Neil Mcyntire took home. --- conitnue to page 6

A Night of Elegance and Class: SCPS Annual Promenade held

by Samantha Andrea Singian

Campus Royalties- Queen of the Night Hannah Silos together with King of the Night Kim Salazar elegantly poses with the previous Monarchs, as they turn their titles over. The roy-alties also poses with the heads of the administration which made all of these possible.

MARCH 2014-2015

EDITORIAL

Stand-up Against Bullying

Not all superheroes wear capes. All throughout the years people tried to put an end to bullying. They

raised public awareness through celebrity am-bassadors, school programs and even passing out a law that defends anyone who suffers from it. But for once did they even think that all of these mean nothing un-less one person fully lived out what’s in it? Bullying is a nationwide concern. It is an abuse of both physical and emotional aspects of one person. Anything from physical assault to mean words, words that carves out the insecurities that live in the depths of a person’s mind, counts as bullying. Moreover, this has been the prima-ry reason why a lot of students experience depression these days and worse, suicide. Last year our country has formulated a law that fights back against bullying. The Republic Act No. 10627 or The Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 received positive remarks especially to those who were suf-fering from it. They felt safe considering that there is now a law that protects them from their oppressors. Also, the Department of Education (DepEd) in partnership with the Commission on Higher Edu-cation (CHED) made sure that each school is briefed and has established an anti-bullying platform that will eventually lessen the cases from around the country.

However, anti-bullying initiatives won’t stop bullying. All of these depend on the person that feeds on the knowledge and the facts given to them. You can spoon-feed a student with all the lectures and briefing about standing-up against bullying but it will never work unless he/she too would open his/her eyes and tries to do something. Victims of bullying will quickly realize that there are no people who are standing up for them. They tend to feel alone in their journey and worse they consider themselves as outcasts of the society. Instead of just watching them get hurt, of be-ing stepped on or even called out different names be their guide and make them feel that they are not alone. You don’t have to have a degree in psycholo-gy or even a badge that gives you authority, no that’s not all they need, they need a friend that fights with them and makes them feel that they are still with the world even if the world seems to look away from them. Not all heroes wears capes and have super-powers, that also maybe the understatement of the century. Be a hero in your own little way, show them that you care and give them strength to carry on you can mainly be a start in preventing one from permanently removing themselves from this world. Be a person that starts the prevention not a person who waits but regrets their choices in the end.

“If you seek the cross of Christ, take my heart. There you will find the suffering Lord.”

-- Saint Claire of Montefalco

D i r e c t r e s s ’ Corner

21st Century Skills, K-12 Curriculum, Business Education Program, IT-capability:Shaping the Future of Competitive Clarians

By: S. MA. ROSALINA CRIS-TINA A. ASUNCION, RVM

Education prepares students to become suc-cessful - in work and in life. While new tech-nologies come out faster than we know it and

learners at present have become very different from the ones who came before them, what does the school have to do? DEFINITELY NOT TO BE AN ONLOOK-ER WATCHING EVERYTHING AROUND CHANG-ING FAST AND DOING NOTHING TO CATCH UP. In the School Year 2010-2011, Sta. Clara Par-ish School-Pasay pioneered the Business Education Program (BEP) in the area. The program integrates business subjects into the already rich regular cur-riculum. These business subjects aims to teach busi-ness literacy and hone entrepreneurial skills while developing creativity and innovation, communica-tion and collaboration, research and information flu-ency, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. BEP is designed to practically enable high school students to be employable and self-employ-able. This is two years before the Department of Edu-cation introduced the K-12 curriculum in the system. The first batch of the Business Education Program graduated last school year with all its students earn-ing TESDA National Certification in Bookkeeping. A year ago, along with the installation of Wi-Fi connection in the BEP classrooms, the BEP stu-dents were encouraged to bring in their laptops and tablets to introduce their use in the classroom. This school year, tablet use has been implemented and learning management systems have been put into place to enhance instruction, assessment and per-formance evaluation. In addition, E-books replaced the traditional printed text, upgraded computer ed-ucation curriculum and facilities, and internet con-nectivity was strengthened campus-wide. All these have been carefully integrated in the curriculum we term Enhanced Dynamic Learning Program adapt-ed from the CVIF Dynamic Learning Program by Dr. Christopher Bernido and M.Victoria Carpio-Bernido. Your school has been especially busy in the past months meeting with different business and ed-ucational institutions to offer the best possible K-12 curriculum that it can offer. Your school, Sta. Clara Parish School, is K-12 ready. Grade 11 will be offered in the SY 2016-2017 and Grade 12 in the SY 2017-2018. Our innovations in tapping technology to en-hance instruction and improve student learning will continue. The roster of faculty is composed of more than qualified personnel to teach the new curricula for the added grade levels. They are being sent to vari-ous trainings and seminars for professional updating. In the succeeding months, the Academic Team will re-survey students’ and parents’ pref-erences and re-evaluate the Senior High School track offerings of the school. The results will pro-vide useful data in making sound decisions. Other schools are gearing towards the same direction, more or less. But, what will set Clarians among the others is the set of values that we have carefully woven into the daily lessons, in the stu-dent activities and in the various school activities. It is the hope of your school that as you advance in knowledge and skills, you also grow in spiri-tuality…that Christ be formed in YOU, a Clarian.

OPINION 3

Spiritual Maturity

Is spiritual maturity still possible nowadays? This is the question I grappled with when I began writing this article on Spiritual Maturity I was told to write.

Before I begin the matter, do I have the cha-risma to make it a must-read article here? This is my doubt every time I am asked to write something about faith and spiritual matters. I am cynical from the start. Let me add more: most students nowadays do not like reading and listening anymore. When you enter the classroom many times they would say: “Sir, or Miss, manood nalang tayo ng movie”. Just a mere look around and you will see how this genera-tion avoids sacrifices but loves fun and pleasure a lot. Nevertheless, I wonder why despite of the Ip-ads, Iphones, cellphones and all the gadgets that can entertain and hook us up nowadays, I still see people especially young ones get bored easily, restless and empty. I developed a healthy suspicion that man by nature is not at all selfish. Man only had mistaken to find a “finite” source for his particular “infinite” need.

I always believe that not all our cravings and desires are for something temporal and material. We long for the eternal, divine and spiritual. With this, I turn optimistic that topics like “spiritual maturity” will still make sense to people, especially for Clari-ans who know how to sort out their inner longings and desires and see that their spiritual need is real. What is spiritual maturity in the first place? Being a Philosophy major I hate defining terms for fear that my words may not capture what I exact-ly want to convey. So let me just describe here what spiritual maturity is NOT, rather than what it IS. Spiritual maturity is not having the highest grade in Christian Living Education. It is not belonging and remaining in the Catholic Church until you get old. It is not having memorized all prayers and doctrines of the Church. It is not having a perfect attendance in the Holy Mass. It is not being a member or an officer of a Church organization. It is not being a good preacher. It is not being a nun, a priest, or a monk. It is not reciting long prayers and novenas every day. It is not spend-ing long hours of meditation in the chapel, and more! Does it sound shocking now? Not at all, for I do not say all these things are un-essential. They are all important to spirituality. What I mean is that: these things do not really define what spiri-tual maturity is. Any person may do them all sev-en days a week, but he/she is not necessarily the

“holy”, “spiritual”, or a spiritually mature person. So why lead the students and personnel to the Holy Mass daily? Why study Christian Living? Why do we observe routine prayers, and etc.? The answer is FORMATION. Catholic Education is FAITH FOR-MATION on top of everything. Spiritual maturity is not just a wish in the mind. We need to do something. We need to be trained in spiritual life, and like any human development, it is a process, it takes pain. Europe and most Western countries have lost the faith. They converted Cathedrals into Museums. No one goes to church anymore. The reason is they failed to transmit the Catholic faith to the young gen-erations.It is vital in our mission to form young people in the heritage and rich traditions of the Catholic faith. They have to mature in faith so that in turn they become real transmitter of the faith to the next generations. Who, then, is the spiritually mature person? For sure it is not him who always complains that the Mass is boring, or that priest is boring in giving homi-ly. A spiritually mature Catholic does not hop from one parish to another. A mature Catholic does not need additional “acrobatic show” in the liturgies, for he knows that the Holy Mass is not an entertainment but a sacrifice. A spiritually mature person does not go to Mass only to fulfill an obligation. The spiritually ma-ture persons are not necessarily the ones in position. I have no more space now. Wait for the next issue of the Courier, I will take the risk to de-fine what spiritual maturity is. For this issue, I will end with the words of St. Paul: “When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.”(1 Corinthians 13:11)

Dealing with bullies in school

Have you ever wished you could contribute to reducing bullying in school? Where would you begin? Bullied students and their

parents are always, and rightly advised to report bullying to teachers and to the school counselors. As a Clarian, have you been a victim of bul-lying, or have seen others being bullied? If yes, what have you done about it? Did you report it or just simply ignored the incident? These are the usual questions that comes up whenever the issue of bullying happens. Whether one is a victim or just simply a bystander. Now, the next question is, what can we do to stop bullying in school? Before I impart some tips on how to prevent bullying let us first define what is bullying and what has the gov-ernment had done so far to address the problem. On September 12, 2013, Republic Act No. 10627, entitled “An act requiring all elementary and secondary schools to adopt policies to prevent and address the acts of bullying in their institutions” was signed by President Aquino. Also referred to as the “Anti-Bullying Act of 2013”, the law defines the act of bullying as “any severe or repeated use by one or more students of a written, verbal or electronic expression, or a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof” that is “directed at an-other student.” Furthermore, such use must have the effect of “actually causing or placing the latter in reasonable fear of physical or emotional harm or damage to his property; creating a hostile envi-ronment at school for the other student; infring-ing on the rights of the other student at school; or

materially and substantially disrupting the educa-tion process or the orderly operation of a school.” The law includes a non-exclusive enu-meration of such acts of bullying, thus:1. Any unwanted physical contact between the bully and the victim like punching, pushing, etc. and the use of available objects as weapons;2. Any act that causes damage to a victim’s psyche and/or emotional well-being;3. Any slanderous statement or accusation that caus-es the victim undue emotional distress like directing foul language or profanity at the target, name-call-ing, etc.; and4. Cyber-bullying or any bullying done through the use of technology or any electronic means.Bullying as stated can take many forms and causes a far more serious long-term effects to the victim. How can one identify if he or she is a bul-ly? Here are some questions that can help:• Does it make you feel better to hurt other people or take their things?• Are you bigger and stronger than other people your age? • Do you sometimes use your size and strength to get your way?• Have you been bullied by someone in the past and feel like you have to make up for doing the same thing to others?• Do you avoid thinking about how other people might feel if you say or do hurtful things to them?If you answered yes to most of the questions, then you are a bully.

If you are a bully, how can one stop being one? Here are some ways:• Apologize to people that you have bullied, and follow it up by being friendly. • They might not trust you right away, but eventu-ally they will see that you have changed.• If you are having a hard time feeling good about yourself, explore ways to boost your self-esteem. (Example is by joining in sports or other activities) • If you feel like you’re having trouble controlling your feelings, especially anger, and talk to a school counselor about it. Finally, take note of some tips on how to deal with bullies in school:• Don’t bring expensive things or money to school.• Hang out with friends.• Avoid unsupervised areas.• Sit near the school bus driver or walk with a teacher to class.• Don’t walk alone and avoid places where bullying occurs.• Don’t act scared.• Report, report, report. Clarians, remember the Golden Rule: “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” Let us work hand in hand in making Sta. Clara Par-ish School a Bully Free Zone. Don’t be a Bully and say No to Bullying. So don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself and report the incident immediate-ly. Just as what Eleanor Roosevelt said, “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”

by Mr. Jerry Bangues

by Ms. Christine Joy Robledo

CAMPUS NEWS 4Fresh start for freshies

by Bernard Hinkle Jr.

Cheers boomed and euphoria filled the mini audi-torium as SCPS welcomes Grade 7 students for the Freshmen Socialization 2014 – 2015.

Hannah Sandra Silos, Student Coordinat-ing Body (SCB) President together with Ralph Magtalas, Public Relations Officer, welcomed the Grade 7 students by flashing their warm smiles as

they delivered their introductions to the students. It is then followed by an encouraging re-mark given by the Vice-principal for Student Af-fairs, Mr. Walter Tolentino. Students listened well as Mr. Tolentino explain the tasks and challenges that each of the students may face. Mr. Tolentino de-scribed the freshmen as individuals having “faces that are ready for the challenges of high school life” S. Ma. Marlene Dolalas dropped a very en-couraging statement prompting the Grade 7 stu-dents to “Aim high, and dream big”. S. Dolalas en-thusiastically welcomed the students encouraging them to “have fun.” Alumni and former members of SCPS Dance Troupe also made an appearance, in which they gave an all-out, star-studded perfor-mance which mesmerized the freshmen students. “Fun, heart-pounding and challeng-ing” answered Krisha Quitevis of St. Rafa-el the Archangel as she described her experience for the Freshmen Socialization 2014 – 2015. Before the Cheer and Yell competition, awards were given to students who were the top notchers in the entrance exams, top notchers in their different schools, entrance exam honor students and entrance exam scholars. Certificates were awarded by S. Do-lalas, Mrs. Caramat, Ms. Robledo and Mr. Tolentino.

After the competition, games were giv-en to have an interaction between the fresh-men students and their batch mates.

The following awards were giv-en to the following sections:

Most Enjoyable Performance St. MichaelMost Applauded Performance St. GabrielMost Unique Performance St. RafaelMost Creative Performance St. Uriel

First online Exam, implemented

by Jose Maria Rafael Taylo

Benedict Cruz, the first runner up of the 1k said, “The race was overall successful, na meet niya naman yung objectives saka worth it yung binayad!” as he waits for the post-event awarding ceremony. Ge-nard Asgar, a student from Sta. Clara Parish School said “Masaya naman yung Fun Run, kaso sana next time pasara naman nila yung road, madami kasing kotse.” as he had pointed for the area of improvement.

St. Claire Devotees Flourished In the

Roads Of CCP--- from page 1

A Kick Start to a New School Year:Club Orientation 2014-2015by Samantha Andrea Singian

YES! A quick response given out by the Grade 7 students as they were ask to give their full attention and cooperation for this school

year’s Club Orientation for the freshies, spear-headed by the Student Coordinating Body (SCB). The orientation started with a prayer head-ed by Miss Angela Delos Nieves, Grade 8 repre-sentative, followed by the opening remarks by the student body president, Ms. Hannah Silos. “We want all of you to be a part of this fun and ed-ucational experience” striking words from Ms. Hannah herself as she formally opened the event with all smiles. The orientation did not only serve as an event that caters the availability of all the clubs of SCPS but also the Student Coordinating Body of-ficers gave the students a peek of the aim and the vision of each club. This event gave the students some time to think of where they want to join as their main club in their stay here in SCPS. “We want you to discover and achieve your full potentials ac-ademically and physically”- said by Hannah Silos. “Dapat pumili tayo ng club na makapag-bibigay sa atin ng kaalaman at kaisipan” said by Jericho a student from Grade 7- St. Uriel the Arch-angel from a random interview made by the emcees. Performances were also given by the SCPS Dance Troupe and Miss Andrea Española, which provided the students entertainment and a break from the heavy decision making they were put into. “New clubs, more activities” a short and spe-cific statement by Mr. Alvin Matira, Student Activ-ity Coordinator, showing the big difference of this school year from the previous years. New clubs such as The Ramp, Robotics club and etc. will provide a massive array of club choices that can enhance the many different skills and talents of Clarians.

Sisterific! – Fresh faced S. Ma. Marlene Dolalas gives her inspirational message to Grade 7 stu-dents for the Freshmen Socialization 2014 – 2015.

Killer smile - SCB President Hannah Silos, together with comical Ralph Magtalas entertains the crowd during the Club Orientation 2014-2015 at the Mini auditorium.

Stop hammer time !- The class of Saint Rafael the Arch-angel mesmerizing the crowd as they perform their

cheer number.

by Eugene Delfin and Bernard Hinkle Jr.

“Before, a pen and a piece of paper. Today a Wi-Fi connection and a Tablet” Despite the few challenges and setbacks of

the recently held and implemented change in tak-ing the exam, the First Online Exam of the school gave the students of all year level a glimpse in what will be pioneered for the succeeding years. The said change aims to fit the whole Clarian community to the new era of learn-ers; the 21st century learners. By this, the school fulfills her part in making this aspira-tion true by providing its clients: the students with Yopad tablets and Wi-Fi connection. The Online Exam took place on the follow-ing dates: August 5 for the 4th year level, August 6 for the Grade 9 level, August 7 for the Grade 8 level and August 8 for the Grade 7 level. The test is accessible through the use of the online in-tegrated learning system of the school, Genyo. The teachers prepares their test using their individual Genyo accounts then assigns them to their respected students. ”At first I have my doubts, but as the implementation progressed I am begin-ning to see the benefits of Genyo” said by Ms. Nikol-ee Marie Serafico, an Araling Panlipunan Teacher. Accordingly, the students will log-in their individualized Genyo accounts using their Yopad to accomplish the test. “Interest-ing and refreshing” a brief and meaningful statement given by Joseph San Juan from the class of St. Peter Julian Eymard when asked to describe the experience of the online exam. The experience, opened-up diverse ideas and ways for the next online exam that will further im-prove the obstacles met by the school and students.

CAMPUS NEWS 5

Thumbs up for Genyo! by Jose Maria Rafael Taylo The Grade 7 students of Sta. Clara Parish

School, currently has given our Interactive Learning System a positive remark for being a

fragment of our school, an academic support towards the fostering of an easy and more complex knowl-edge vessel that favors our modern world and a tool to make our usage of social media more meanigful. One of the main measures why it is so favor-able for most of the Clarian community is because of its accessibility to different subjects, its as easy as one click; its original lessons are downloadable, it helps the students give more focus on listening rather than

jotting notes while listening at the same time, it man-ages time wisely in terms of discussions, and it can help teachers monitor the time and scores of the students straightforwardly without preconception and cheating. “Maganda, kasi mas natututo ako. May lec-ture kasi”– Jerson P. Caputero of Grade 7 – St. Mi-chael, openly described Genyo by his own views and experience of the Interactive Learning Sys-tem; a highly positive perspective for Genyo. Another, Jean Irish A. Parungao of the same section gladly described Genyo as, “Another way to learn…” pointing it as being “more fun”. An evident respond for a particular user but it clearly demonstrates again the positive outlook of a Clarian student to Gen-yo. Moreover, suggestions or improvements are also an open topic for the all Clarians, things that can con-tribute to the service that Genyo E-Learning provides. Louis Emmanuelle T. Hernandez of Grade 7 – St. Michael, would like to add an online or fix-in Dic-tionary like the Merriam Webster in the system that he said that could help them in knowing some unfamiliar words found from a particular lesson which is from a particular subject to deepen their vocabulary. Alike, Dan Vincent B. Buenviaje of the same section, suggests that a particular innovation like a chat box from the social

media sites will be present in the system, that can also help them to ask directly to the teachers/administra-tors or their classmates, for some academic purposes without using Facebook, Twitter or E-mail that indeed can cause interruptions to the responsibility that must be done. These clearly lets us understand that Genyo is one of the best projects of the school that is success-ful, appealing and helpful to all Clarian Community.

Scholastic’s Bookfair invades Sta. Clara

Sta. Clara Parish School did a successful book fair in partnership with Scholastic’s Publishing Com-pany last August 11-15, 2014 at the school’s library.

Ribbon cutting ceremony led by Mrs. Cara-mat formally opened the fair. Big smiles appeared from the Grade 8 students when “Clifford” the mascot came to entertain them, they also took some pictures with it. After a while, Mrs. Arlene A. Simms declared the

book fair open. All students were scattered around the entire library to find books that they like while others are with Mrs. Simms playing guessing games. “People will be encouraged to buy books, espe-cially those who loves to read”, Ms. Castillo said. Overall, the whole SCPS community liked the said event. Reading is a hobby that you spend most of your time and reach places without spending a single penny.

SCPS conducts Journalism Training

News is everywhere, said Mr. Ric Jayson Abasola a multi-awarded journalist study-ing at UP Diliman who was invited to be

the speaker of the Journalism training held at the room of G7- St. Uriel on August 9, 2014 Saturday. The young journalists and editors together with Journalism club moderator Mr. Reg Luxardo Dela Cruz were given the chance to deepen their knowledge about journalism and were given advices on how to write news worthy articles. The Journalism club mem-bers were taught about writing leads, making catchy articles and the responsibilities of being a journalist. The seminar was also an advanced prepa-ration for the upcoming nation-wide journal-ism contest that will be held at Philippine Nor-mal University on September 10 to 13 2014.

A glimpse of the future- Students from G7 Saint Gabriel ex-citedly open their Genyo accounts for the first time.

The road to progress- Genyo representative in-structs neophyte users about the wonders of Gen-yo E-Learning during a seminar in the computer lab.

Into the fray- SCPS faculty rediscover the the wonders of books, as they

dive into the rich collection of reading materials present in the bookfair.

Seventy two schools. More than a thousand com-peting students. One student from SCPS stood up above the rest.

Marianne Keith Cabaloza, a student from BEP IV-ST. Lorenzo Ruiz and the current feature editor of The Courier brings honor to SCPS by ranking in the PNU’s LIYAB 2014 last September 13, proving that we, Clarians can make our own marks. A thousand competing students made the com-

petition more difficult and challenging, not to mention veteran schools such as La Salle Green Hills and Manila Science High School.

Cabaloza wins 8th place in the feature writ-ing contest with the topic of anti-selfie bill. Being a selfie addict person herself, Cabaloza wins by rea-soning out why the anti selfie bill should not be ap-proved through an essay containing 11 paragraph, built up by 132 sentences which contains an esti-mate of 1500 words. “Was smiling a crime?” the essay’s first sentence made the judges enjoy reading her article and made her won.

Cabaloza, The Girl on Fire in LIYAB 2014

by Bernard Hinkle

by Shaun Canonizadoby Bernard Hinkle

Learning by doing-Courier members test their met-tle as they undergo skills training in news writing .

CAMPUS NEWS 6

SCPS Living Saints, recognized

“What the world needs today are young people who live out their faith through heroic and exceptional deeds”

A statement told by Center for Christian For-mation (CCF) Coordinator Mr. Peter Caramat during the awarding ceremony of the recently launched “Ev-eryday Saints Recognition” held at Sta. Clara Parish

church for the month of July 2014.The said program was formulated to nurture holiness and heroism inside the school premises by doing simple acts of kindness. “I feel blessed and happy because I made some-thing exceptional” said by Charles Alcantara, a stu-dent from Grade 7 –St. Uriel the Archangel after he was awarded the title “Everyday Saint” with the rest of the other awardees from all year levels. Like Charles, the other recognized awardees also received the title “Everyday Saint” for doing random acts of kindness. The ceremony was adjourned at the re-

Astrocamp lands in SCPS

Students from Adamson University conducted their seminar about Adobe Photoshop at Sta. Clara Parish School’s Computer Laboratory 1.

Rommel Timajo, Jasper Valencia, Mark Les-ter Singh, Ross Agulto, Mariel Estandante, Bon-nie Corneta, Kirk Del Mundo, Rafael Cueva, Kevin Bautista, and Mr. Aris Veridiano were the IT Stu-dents from Adamson University lead by Mr. Aris in choosing Sta. Clara for their activity. Having the theme, “Design your future; Let’s talk about IT.” “Mr. Aris recommend this school for us to con-duct our activity. He’s an Alumni student here.” said by Mr. Rommel Timajo. “I love the students! They’re fast learners.” another comment again by Mr. Rommel. The seminar started with a prayer and fol-lowed by a talk in how many from the students of IV-St. Lorenzo Ruiz knows IT. The representa-tives of Adamson University also taught the section about the knowledge of being a graphic designer. As the seminar continues, Mr. Aris had the contest to the students. The winners will be those who’ll have the cleanest work in photoshop.Inline are the name of the students who won:

Bernard Hinkle Jr. Lady Dianna LacsonJohn Mark Yabut “We really enjoyed our stay with the IV-St. Lorenzo Ruiz’ students knowing it was one of the shortest moments in our lives.” said by one of the speaker. The seminar ended with a prayer also and the students go back to their classrooms having a give away from Adamson’s Publication.

Adamson @ SCPS

A Cake making contest in honor of Sta. Clara de Montefalco’s feast, with the theme of “Paa-no Kita Mapapasalamatan, Sta. Clara?” was

held at SCPS’ TLE laboratory last August 15, 2014. This contest, a project of both the SCB and the CCF and hosted by CANES is only for the fourth year level. Each section has one team, which consists of three participants. The contest had three main judges, which were Mrs. Arlene Simms, Ms. Marycris Villanue-va and Ms. Christine Joy Robledo. Mrs. Simms said; “makikita mo na kung sino yung san-ay.” And Ms. Manuel added that even though the participants are only in the fourth year lev-el, they already have the skills and experties. A maximum budget of P 500.00 for the ingredients to be used in the said contest. There were five criteria for judging which are the follow-ing; Safety and Sanitation (20%), Relevance to the team (30%), Final Product (30%), Cooking attire (10%) and Promptness (10%).The activity went for two hours and forty-five minutes (9:15-12:00).

The announcement of win-ners took place in Sta. Clara de Montefal-

co Parish church and the winners are as follows:St. Lorenzo Ruiz First PlaceSt. Francis Xavier Second PlaceSt. Therese of the child Jesus Third Place

Awards were given by Mr. Peter Caramat and Mr. Walter Tolentino.

Paano Kita Pasasalamatan, Sta. Clara?:

A Cake Making Contest

Of course the night wouldn’t be a night without awarding this year’s best dressed from both the teaching and non-teaching personnel. Ms. Edzel Abad, Gr. 8 St. Dominic Savio’s adviser, and Mr. Alex Macailing, Y4- St. Francis Xavier’s adviser, received the best dressed award among all the teaching personnel. While Ms. Mary Emperado and Mr. Edward Garcia took home the award among the non-teaching personnel. Finally this year’s Prom King and Queen is no other than Mr. Kim Salazar and Ms. Hannah Silos as they showcase their beauty and poise of which is why they earned their position to be crowned this year’s royalties.At the end of the night everybody was a standout on their own and by the collective efforts from the entire Clarian Community this event will not be successful.

A Night of Elegance and Class: SCPS Annual

Promenade heldby Samantha Singian

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SCPS joins Science Camp 2015

SCPS Gymnasium- Grade 8 stu-dents participated in Science Camp held last February 24-25, 2015.

Science camp is an overnight activity spon-sored by the science area which aims to enhance student’s interests in the field of science. Grade 8 students participated on different contests namely: Quiz bees, Junk Art Contest and Miss Science Camp. The highlight of the night is when Kimber-ly Ann D. Abaja, after winning Miss Talent and Best Costume was crowned as Miss Science Camp. Lectures were also given by Mr. To-lentino on Earth Science, Mr. Calizo on Biology and Ms. Romano on Physics.

It was a memorable night for Grade 7 stu-dents of Sta. Clara Parish School as they participated in Astrocamp 2015 held at the

Mini-auditorium last February 24-25, 2015. Mr. Walter Tolentino, together with SCB’s Public information Officer Ralph Magtalas enthu-

Under the bright lights- A student from G7 St. Rafa-el excitedly peek the nights skies using a telescope during the astrocamp 2014-2015 at the school grounds.

Performance level -Kimberly Aba-ja confidently strikes a pose during the talent portion of the competition.

by Leia Buenavidesby Marriane Keith Cabaloza

by Janna Vertudes

by Janna Vertudes

by Bernard Hinkle

siastically started the program by laying off some ground rules to be observed during the Astrocamp. It was then followed by a very interesting and infor-mative lecture by Mr. Bernie Esporlas about celes-tial bodies focusing on the moon and constellations. Grade 7 students actively participated during the lec-ture in which he concluded with an open forum. The Lecture was immediately followed by the Celestial body gazing in the patio, students were able to see using the telescope for the first time celestial bodies such as the moon, stars and even the planet Saturn. Dr. Armando Lee continued the lecture about Astronomy by giving an insightful discussion regard-ing the topic of Celestial lights. Students were intro-duced to new ideas about Astronomy such as Interna-tional Year of Light, Photonics, Asteroids and more. “It is amazing! I’ve seen the moon and the con-stellations! The discussion gave me inspirations to learn more about Astronomy, plus I’ve got a chance to see the cosmos which are fascinating.” said by Dyn-dee Alejandrino a student of Grade 7 Saint Uriel when she was asked to describe the Astrocamp experience.

CAMPUS NEWS 7

Nutrition Month, celebrated

Sta. Clara Parish School (SCPS) marks the open-ing of the nutrition month with a poster making contest having the theme “Kalamidad Paghan-

daaan: Gutom at Malnutrisyon Agapan. “ which was held at the open canteen on the 30th of July, 2014. With three participants to represent their class, each group is tasked to make a poster in ac-cordance to the theme. As expected, it was an ex-plosion of colors, artistic minds, and great ideas. Most participants conceptualized about nature that made a massive impact on their artwork. This activity of Culinary Artists and Nutri-tion Experts (CANES), which was facilitated by the Young Entrepreneurs Society (YES) members had three criteria; 40% goes to creativity and pre-sentation. 30% for the relevance of the theme and the rest of the 30% goes to their work’s originality.

It was a one versus all competi-tion, leaving one winner per year level. The winners of the said event are as follows:

St. Uriel Grade 7St. Dominic Savio Grade 8St. Agatha Grade 9St. John XXIII Fourth Year

Masterpiece in progress- Students from Grade 7 St. Uriel the Archangel concentrate on making their poster come to life in the poster making contest held at open canteen on the 30th of July, 2014.

Year of the Laity, magnified

SCPS celebrates the year of the laity with a fi-ery heart. Teachers, students, and other SCPS staff went to the church last July 4, 2014 Fri-

day, to have the yearly celebrated Holy Spirit Mass. The Mass started with a rosary prayer fol-lowed by the homily led by Fr. Nicardo P. Blanquis-co. He taught the students about reuniting with Je-sus and being thankful to what God has given us. The students listened and participat-ed well to the speakers. Each student had their fire symbol pinned on their uniforms in which they wrote their chosen gift from the Holy Spir-it namely; Fortitude, Fear of the Lord, Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Piety and Counsel. Before the mass ended, Mrs. Celia Cueto, the discipline coordinator, gave some reminders about being extra careful in using gadgets, she emphasized that Clarians must be responsible in with their own gadgets. Mr. Peter Caramat thanked the Clarian com-munity for participating as he closed the ceremony.

Art, music and history came to life as Grade 7 and Grade 8 students celebrate the Asian fest 2014-2015 in the Mini-Auditorium last

January 28, 2015. History filled the room as Grade 7 students, presented their replica artifacts in a curator fashion to their fellow students. It was then followed by col-orful dance numbers from selected Grade 8 students, whose music and choreography was inspired by ac-tual traditional dance from Korea, Japan and China to entertain the crowd. The highlight of the said fest was the chorale performance by the different Grade 8 sections. Their performance is as follows:Hsiao (China)- performed by Grade 8 St. Dominic SavioSakura (Japan) – Performed by Grade 8 St. John Berchmans and St. Gerard Majella

Talk of Faith: Sharing of Jesus’ Heal-ing through the Intercession of Ven-

erable Ignacia del Espiritu Santo

Faith exposed. August 22, 2014 was a big week ender for the entire Sta. Clara Parish School community as

a talk about faith and healing was given out by a fa-mous television personality in Mr. Lance Raymundo. Before starting the event an induction num-ber was given by the SCPS dance troupe together with its mentor Mr. Dan Dantes, which served as the opening prayer. The performance filled the church with music and the loving presence of the Lord. The event was officially opened by S. Ma. Marilyn Ubaldo, RVM, Cluster-A CCF Coordina-tor, with an opening remark. It exposed the main purpose of the occasion which is not a mere activ-ity alone but a “religious activity of faith sharing”. “We are not here to be entertained but to nourish our faith” words by Mr. Lance Raymundo after giving out two songs to en-tertain and to capture the attention of the community and to formally start his talk. “Parang ginamit ni God si Sir Lance as a tool para mapatibay ang faith natin.” said by Jerome Bobier of IV- St. John XIII, as he gave out his in-sight on the said event. Another is from Yiwei Kuo of Gr. 9 St. Maria Goretti and described the event as “a faith talk that many of us could relate to.”

Arirang (Korea) – Performed by Grade 8 St. Lucy and St. Peter Julian EymardClosing Song- Arirang (All Grade 8 performers) “Ultimately, the goal of the activity is teach history and music of our neighboring country in a fun and creative way to the students.” said by Ms. Nikolee Serafico, Araling Panlipunan Teacher in an interview conducted by one of the courier re-spondents. “All of our hard work has paid off” said by Mr. Normal Carascal, Music Teacher when asked to describe the Asian Fest experience. “It was fun and informative” said by Ayron Cuaresma a student from Grade 7 St. Gabriel when he was asked to describe the activity. Daniel Yesh-ua Albos from Grade 7 St. Michael added to this remark by stating “I felt like I traveled in Japan, China and Korea in one day”.

Clarians Celebrate Asian Fest

Dance to express- Selected Grade 8 stu-dents bust their groves as they enter-tain the lively crowd during the asian fest.

Music that sooths the soul - Grade 8 St. Peter Ju-lian Eymard students give a calming rendition of Arirang to the very participative audience.

History is alive- A students from Grade 7 Saint Uriel wears his improvised yet creative samurai suit as part of the Asian Fest 2015 at the Mini- Auditorium.

Unity is the key- Students from Saint Dominic the Sav-io work together as they complete their wining piece.

by Bernard Hinkle Jr.

by Reinalie Fajardo

by Marjorie Solayao

by Samantha Singian

FEATURE 8

Book Review: The Fault in our Stars

Sometimes, there are stories you wish would not end. Like, as if you were part of that sto-ry ‘cause it took so much in you and you

feel sorry for yourself because it just have to end. When I first heard of The Fault in Our Stars, I thought it’s just an ordinary novel that everything falls into place in the end. I’ve read the best-sell-ing novels, the greatest and the most romantic ones. I thought it’s just the same, but I’m wrong.

Love, Life and Death. It’s beautiful, yet unbearable. One unordinary teenage girl named Hazel, with a story beyond your wildest imagination. Short hair, wheeled oxygen tank, and sneakers. Despite the med-ical miracle that has brought her a few years, she has never been anything but terminal. But then, she met a boy named Augustus. Wide-eyed, prosthetic leg, and cigarettes. One extraordinary boy who gave color to her pale and boring life. The boy that has changed her life forever. A life-death situation that will tru-ly make you understand the true meaning of love. “Love conquers all”, they say. People fall in love, and sometimes they don’t even know why. They give everything for someone they love and they thought it’s enough. Maybe, it’s not enough, because no matter how much you love a person, there will al-ways be that time that you will leave them even if they’re important to you, even if you don’t want to. But you don’t have to feel bad in leaving them espe-cially when you know that it’s also for them. It may seem the world’s end, but if you love someone, you’ll want them to be happy, even if it’s not with you. I was confused on the things that made me love this book and I thought maybe it’s the undying love of two people even though they know they might not make it till the end. I felt pain and sadness all over my body because there are people that gave you nothing but love and joy, and you’re thankful for it, but sometimes it’s just not the right time for the both of you. The Fault in Our Stars, as I said is beautiful yet unbearable. It will make you feel loved, happy and at the same time, depressed.

Because I am a wreck, sometimes I need to just write…Sometimes, I’ll just talk about my day, but to be honest, nothing interesting is go-

ing on in my life right now, It seems that I’m waiting for something that’s never gonna happen. So what can I say? I read all these other writers and they are all so inspired. I wish I could be as inspired as they are. Where does their inspiration come from? I can attempt to write about classic things. Love and time and beauty and death and pain. But what can I say that hasn’t already been said by thou-sands of people before me? Even opinions are sup-posed to be unique, but more than one person can have the same opninion! In the thousands of years mankind has existed, is there anything at all that hasn’t already been done or thought or said or felt? At dahil wala akong magawa eto na lang yung isusulat ko yung buhay ko nung high school. Sabi ni Grant Gilmore,” The better the society, the less law there will be. In heaven, there will be no law…IN HELL THERE WILL BE NOTHING BUT LAW, and due process will be meticulous-ly observed.” Sa ubod ng dami ng rules and reg-ulations nung high school, matatawag mo ngang “impiyerno.” Bawal ang cellphones (may kapka-pan factor pa sa gate), bawal ang may kulay na

bra, may haircut policy at dress code pa at may papi-la-pila pa silang nalalaman na hindi naman nasunod. Pero kahit ganun, enjoy naman high school ko. Noong high school, medyo nanibago ako…Para kasing wala ng pakialam ang mga teachers (di katulad nung elem, binebeybi ka), kung noong elementary padamihan ng dalang gamit, nung high school pakontihan, tapos ha-los matatanda ang mga teachers (pis!), di katulad nung elementary, mga bata at may itsura kaya gaganahan kang mag-aral, may mga alyas o bansag sa mga teachers (kahit yung mga mababait), parang legal ang pangongo-pya, ang P.E puro sayaw-sayaw at higit sa lahat, bagong classmates, iba-iba ang nagiging kaklase ko taun-taon… Unang pasok mo palang, kita mo na yung mga “geeks” na libro-teacher-blackboard lang ang laman ng utak, meron din namang first day of school, first period palang, isang dosena na ang kaibigan, meron ding pat-apos na ang klase, tatatlo lang ang kaibigan, may mga babaeng mukhang model ng AVON make-up sa kapal ng dekorasyon sa mukha, meron din namang mga lal-aking pwede na ring maging model ng Gatsby wax at Johnson’s baby powder, may mga kengkoy sa klase, mga matatalino at matalinaw (mahilig mangopya). Iba-ibang tao, iba-ibang personalidad. Every year, siguradong madaming kalokohan, may konting tampuhan, may mga lab team din na nabubuo… Ibang-iba ang atmosphere kumpara mo sa elementary. Ibang-iba ang high school. Dahil graduate na ako at isa ng mabut-ing guro, mangungumpisal na ko sa mga gina-wa kong ilang kalokohan nung high school iyon nga lang sana di gayahin ng mga mag-aaral ko da-hil alam na nila ang pinagkaiba ng tama sa mali.

Lubid. Paghihintay.

Buhay

Editor-in-chief: Samantha Andrea Z. Singian

Associate Editor:Jose Maria Rafael A. Taylo

Managing Editor:Bernard M. Hinkle Jr.

Feature Editor: Marianne Keith Cabaloza

Literary Editor:Reinalie Fajardo

Sports News:Eugene B. Delfin

Copyright and Headlining:Dianne G. Pagatpat

Editorial Cartoonists:Raymon Jelo Z. AgraShaun Canonizado

John Nikko Renzo P. Janoras

PhotojournalistKaryll Arnold Lapuz

Marjorie SolayaoYiwei Kuo

Layout Artists:Jeremy Aldrin S. VelascoDan Vincent Buenviaje

Contributors:Justine Dimple D. Bernardo

Leia Georgia BuenavidezJanna Vertudes

John Noel GuarteJan Virgil Mejos

Francesca Erin CaminoJarder Hiram

Loven Joy VelasquezJean Irish A. Parungao

Janna Andrea T. Parungao Danielle Beatrice D. EsguerraJan Mary Vianney F. Lozano

Adviser:Reg-Luxardo C. Dela Cruz

by Reinalie Fajardo

by Rainier Amparado

FEATURE 9

Walt Disney presents the coolest an-imated movie of the year. A heart-warming movie that will surely burst your heart out. Another un-

expected twist from your ordinary cartoon. A mov-ie that will bring out the innocence of everyone. A movie that will make you realize the importance of family, friendship and heroism—Big Hero 6. In the noisy town of San Fransokyo lives Hiro Hamada (voiced by Ryan Potter), a brainy teenager next door who doesn’t put his great intel-lect into good use, unike his caring and supportive brother, Tadashi Hamada (voiced by Daniel Hen-ney), who created a personal healthcare compan-ion, a robotic nurse and a friend – Baymax (voiced by Scott Asdit). Together with their friends, they go to an adventure that will change their lives forever.

Movie Review: Big Hero 6by Jeremy Aldrin S. Velasco

Atop the many schools in the Divi-sion of Pasay City, both private and public schools, the SCPS Table Ten-

nis Team (Boys) brought 2 medals home. Raimund Molina of Fourth year St. Therese took home the silver medal against Jasper Sy of GIDE-ON. The set match of Molina and Sy was clash for the Gold medal, however Sy defeated Molina with one set lead. Likewise, John Patrick Felipe of Grade nine St. Agatha brought home the bronze medal against an opposing school. Headed by Mr. Alex Macailing as the coach, along with Mrs. Carina Manuel and Mr. Ron-nie Perez the team fought for one week in the Division

SCPS Table Tennis Team: 2 Medals for Division Meet

Meet in November to gain these triumphant strokes. Titleholders (Table Tennis Boys)Gold Medalist: Jasper Sy – GIDEON AcademySilver Medalist: Raimud Molina – Sta. Clara Parish SchoolBronze Medalist: John Patrick Felipe – Sta. Clara Par-ish School

Molina and Felipe along with the two oth-er participants from the School of GIDEON and Pasay East High School represented the city of Pasay in the National Capital Region meet.

by Jose Maria Rafael Taylo

Disney bravely introduces us into a new world of interesting and colorful characters each with their own memorable personalities. This movie also rede-fines the concept of friendship – having no boundar-ies. Personally, if I were asked what really strikes me about the movie is the main protagonist’s broth-er, Tadashi Hamada, who served as a good role mod-el of a big brother and a selfless friend that resulted to his personality of helping other people who are in need, no matter what the cost is – thus his incredible creation of the robot nurse – Baymax. This movie will show you that the value of heroism doesn’t mean having super powers, rather doing acts of selflessness and sacrifices that even a student... a Clarian can be his/her own version of a big hero.

Aralinks aids in SCPS evaluation by Jose Maria Rafael Taylo

Sta. Clara Parish School seniors brought honor to the school by achieving the third place in the elimination phase of the Pasiklaban sa PIDABS

which lasted from November 2014 until February 2015.Despite the cut-throat competition made by veteran schools like Shiang Kai Chek and Quezon City Science High School, SCPS still managed to rank in the suc-

ceeding events with a total of 524 points. These points came from six different skill based competitions which are the Mask Design Competition, wherein they accu-mulated a total of 77 points, 89 points came from the Cheer-Dance Competition, 90 points came from the En-trepreneurship competition, 95 from the Marketing Info-mercial competition, 90 points from the Culinary Show-down and the last 84 points from the Cake Design contest.The competition proved that Sta. Clara Parish School can hold its ground against veteran school for it is the only school from Pasay that made it to the final phase of the pasiklaban.

The annual SCPS review of its programs and services was made more possible and tangible with the assistance of the

schools’ collateral integrated system-ARALINKS. As the school embraced the initiative of 20th Century Learners and the Dynamic Learn-

ing Program with the touch of technology, the pio-neered batch of the current Grade 7-to-Fourth Year Students gave their first taste and remarks about the schools’ whole performance for this school year. With every students’ ARALINKS account and the provided tablets, each section were given the time to go to the Audio Visual Room of the school and evaluate their teachers, the schools’ programs, ser-vices, activities, facilities and overall performance. The Data that will be received by the school has been deemed classified by the Administra-tion but will surely help the next successors of the program and the Schools’ services to cope with its client’s satisfaction and potentials. It will also be a mode for this institute to terminate the glitches in the system and retain the useful ones.

SCPS stands out in Pasiklaban sa PIDABS Elimination Round

Deep in thought- A student of Grade 7 Saint Gabriel conveniently evaluates her teach-er’s performance using her Aralinks account.

The Business Education Program of Sta. Clara Parish School cont-nues to surge ahead as the new batch

of graduating students take on the respon-sibility to follow on the execellence dis-played by the previous BEP batch 2013-2014. Comparing to last year’s first attempt in pursuing a National Certificate Level III of which 39 out of 44 students passed or 89%. This year the program will not only aim to pur-sue the remarkable result displayed but also try to surpass the output by taking on a National Certificate Level III in Bread & Pastry making. Part of the preparation faced by the students is by exposing them to both bookkeeping and bak-ing seminars given by TESDA accredited experts. The administration firmly believes that the innovations implemented this school year will contribute greatly to the suc-cess of following batches of test takers.

Business Education Program: NC II and III

Readyby Samantha Singian

by Bernard Hinkle

Through the Business Education Program:

SCPS Way Ahead of K-12

Bookkeeping, Animation, Bread and Pastry making, these are what’s in store for stu-dents of Sta. Clara Parish School for school

year 2015-2016. The Business Education Program gives a glimpse of what is expected for both the upcoming BEP students and regular sections under the K-12 curriculum. Carefully selected activities and programs catering to bookkeeping, animation, bread and pastry making has been developed by the school in preparation for the upcoming years. Through this the administration finds con-fidence that indeed we are a step ahead compared to other learning institutions when it comes to the K-12 curriculum.

by Samantha Singian

LITERARY 10Love In Thousand Pieces

Ceejay 11.1.14

A blinding pain, striking so hardStraight through my heart

I never thought I would literally feelBut there it is tearing me apart

Never had a peaceful night since then

Knowing that things would never be the same

It’s like losing a part of myselfnever coming back, never be whole

again

Feeling tired of the numbnessCrying myself to sleep

Waking up at odd hoursThen crying all over againHow can one love so much

And never be loved in return?Why is destiny so cruelWhy did it let me fall?

I know that love cannot be forced,

but neither it should also be deniedWhy be in love so much

When the one you love cannot?

Tired of staring into nothingnessTired of pretending to be okey

Smiling to mask the painHiding behind the indifference

How does one teaches its heart Whom to love and not to love?

How does one tells it’s heart to stop?To turn off love completely?

Who are you to tell me to stop loving?

When my love is my mine to give and not yours to take?

You may not accept or keep itIn the end, it is still me who decides it’s

enough

Your rejection does not only hurtIt hurts so much

But who am i to force my love on youWhen it is clear it is not what you want

I don’t know what to do

Feeling unfocused, left with no purposeNo longer know how to live my life

With you being no longer a part

I don’t know when it would be okeyI don’t know if I would get over the pain

When every breathe I take hurtsKnowing you would never be mine

I never longed for respite than now

Never been so tired of being constantly in pain

Exhausted, I justwant it to stopAnd slowly, regain my life back.

Tranquilby: Jules Villamor

There in the meadow I satamong the even grassunder a towering tree;

And as I looked up, horizon lit upuntil setting for the last trickle

So ended the day…

But when it did, it was undeniably beautifulI felt that I was the only one with the world

I was alone but here, my mind was peaceful and calm

Like a leaf that fell to the ground,and the sun that dragged the sky down

They settled there… for a whileUntied… at rest

What is it with us people?by Sam

What is it with us people?We dodge, we escape, we hurry

Can’t we just stay put for a while and think a little?Can we not pause and let go of the worry?

What is it with us people?Too eager to move forward with the future

That we keep forwarding our lives in hope for something betterWe consume and kill time,

We blind ourselves and forget that the future isn’t inevitable That we can’t turn each table

and feed on reasons that are acceptableParents who works until the breaks of dawn

Never sees their child growthey never saw their child wake, laugh and even yawn

they burn away time until they realize that their chances are all goneA child who wishes to have a bright future

Forgets that she has folks back homeShe invests and hoped for a future for them

Never gave them the time of day but with her devotion, success was on her wayIt’s such a shame for when she found the time

“I’m sorry” upon their death beds was all she can sayWhy do we keep on focusing on how our lives will be tomorrow?

When we can’t even learn to forget about all our sorrowsWe try to push aside what matters now and fool ourselves that it will get better

What is it with us people?That we get too stuck with the past that it forbids us to move forward?That we allow it to last and cast us

Until we can’t see that our chances are vastWe fear to move forward because of the past that haunts us

We fear that our mistakes and choices will mark usWhat is it with the past that anchors us?

Aren’t they supposed to be our reasons to push forward?Aren’t they supposed to be our drive and fuel?

The thing with the past is that it is supposed to be pastWe can’t cling on to them or else they will forever last

Why are we always looking on the past or future?That we either sit still or rush forward

With everything of the past and of the future we lose sight of what truly matter

What truly matters is what we have nowWe focus on the things we don’t have and

lose sight of what we already doOur heads keep on turning from left to right

That we lose sight of what is in frontWe busy ourselves with preparing

But when we don’t even have a clue what forWe focus much on the past that it never allowed

us to move forwardWhy can’t we settle in just one place?

Take one step at a time Think of what you’ll wear today

rather that what you’ll wear tomorrowTake the opportunities in front of you

live love laugh and leisure We only have one shot with life

Do not waste it in rushing or hidingLiving life means it is taken one day after the other

And what better way to prepare for the future and to let go of the past

LITERARY 11When you’re gone

by: Airadale P. Kimura

When you walk away, my mind will be gloomy

Like a lightless park, empty and hope-less

I’ll feel worthless, useless like a trashThe pale shadow of darkness will creep

over me,Will make my eyes blind, nothing else

will be seen.I’ll be deaf to hear the music of the

harp and the beat of the drums.

Every smile and laughter will fade, Blues will conquer the sweet lips.

I’ll be breathless, no more air to hold on

When your love fades, my heart will be buried

No life and no beat, underneath the ground.

So is my body will shut down, Will be broken into pieces of glass.I’ll no more accept passion nor give

trust.Days will be helpless and nights will be

restless.As the wind blows,

I can taste its bitterness and feel its coldness.

Like dewdrops, my tears will fall downAs rain drops on me.

When you’re gone, everything will be ruined,

Miserable as hell. I’ll suffer from all the pain,

Numbness will overtake my existence.Nothing can heal me nor comfort me.

Miracles and magic will no longer spark,

Thus, wickedness will reign its dark.Fear will rule, over mind and soul

Promises will be broken, white lies will be formed.

Those memories and thoughts of you,Tear them down as they blow through

timeWhen you’re gone...

ANTI-SOCIAL MEDIA by: Marco Dave Plata

I’m not sure that I ever expected, to live in a world that’s so connected.

All these social media platforms are bubbling and glisten-ing,

And the whole world tunes in, but is anyone truly listen-ing?

Let me tell you something, I have thousands of friends, yet I’m alone

I have hundreds of followers, but it’s only on phone It’s so ironic how touchscreens, Can keep us away by being

touched And online chats that makes us talk not that much

We are filled with so much iPad, iPhone, iMacs, So many “I’s”

Let me ask you this. Did we ever forget that “us” and “we” also exist?

When you need a friend, they’ll be there in a two But it is non-sense if a great group chat will do.

It is happy to share an adventure with friends together, But is it the same when we just have a selfie and share it in

a social network? People these days are all about that social media Don’t even know the definition of encyclopedia

Children are not used to be at home, on their bikes, they would roam

Letting their time to be spent, but these routines had come to an end

It gives me chill seeing no children outside and the swings hanging still,

Like a horror movie without a thrill. And for worst, people thinks that you are not the coolest

dad, If you cannot entertain your child with an iPad

Facebook, Twitter, Viber, and Skype All different websites where you chat and type

A generation where conversation rarely used by mouth Because of networks that blocks from north to south “K” is not even a word, like a mute that can be heard

The screens are clearer than our sight that becomes blurred “Love you” but do I? So many shortcuts can be replied,

I wasn’t informed that the dictionary died. While looking down on my phone,

I go on Facebook to check on my wall, I just stare and wonder if I even know these people at all.

I go to Twitter to tweet a tweet, Then to Instagram to share a random picture of my feet.

I post just about the most ridiculous things, Including what I wear and what I eat. Schedule an update, tweet your news, Measure responses, count the views

Tailor your content, edit your stream, Try to come up with the latest hot meme

We don’t have a choice on whether we do social media, the question is how we do it, Erik Qualman said But how can we do it if it’s already misled?

Sometimes I wonder what my world would be, If this stupid things doesn’t exist

Would my life be better like a bird that flee? Or it will be full of twist?

Sky Canvasby: Dan Vincent Buenviaje

I stood above the treetopsWith eyes gleaming in awe

As the sky turned scarlet from sapphireThen to an amethyst violet

As the fireball in the sky sleeps …The moon has come to take over the night

A beautiful aurora of colors paintedOn the sky canvas above.

About the drawing“Hiraya” the Muse of CreativitySketch by: Shaun Canonizado

Color by: Dan Vincent Buenviaje

Champions hailed in Intramurals SY 2014-2015

Cheers. Smiles. Champions. As the school year’s week long intra-murals comes to a close along with it are new

set of victors. Gr. 8- St. Peter Julian Eymard, Junior Division, and 4th Year- St. Pedro Calungsod, Senior Division, were hailed as the over-all champions. This year’s point system was changed. Com-pared to last year’s point system where there are multipliers, depending on the number of players per game, this year it was just both 10-7-3 ─for ball games and 5-3-1 for the rest of the events.Aside from the change in the point system this year’s intramurals also conducted a street dance compe-tition where each year level competed against each other. Y4 and Gr. 9 got the first place followed by Gr. 8 as runners up and Gr. 7 as second runners up. Points were immediately added to the winning classes where 10 is the highest followed by 7 then 3. Gr. 8- St. Peter Julian Eymard, headed by Ms.

Khristiane Flores, collected 40 points which compris-es of eight silver medals and two bronze medals to put them on top. They placed second in Mixed Volleyball, Table Tennis and Darts. But the class didn’t only prove that they are capable athletes but also talented and smart by also winning second place in Chess, Games of the Generals Boys and Singing Contest, both Solo and Duet. Adding to their points is their victory in Bas-ketball and Table Tennis where all are bronze medals. Gathering a staggering 98 points 4th Year- St. Pedro Calungsod, headed by Mrs. Rowena Lazaro, was hailed as this year’s Senior Division champs. They won 10 medals of which four are gold, four are silver and two are bronze. St. Pedro Calungsod raked the first place spots in Basketball, Equalizer, Street Dance and Singing Contest Solo. They also won second pl ace in Mixed Volleyball, Table Tennis Girls, Darts Girls and the Buzzer Beater. Adding to their points are their bronze medals in Darts Boys and Rainbow Shootout.

Lakambini 2014 concluded: Silos reigns

Beauty, Brains and Talents! The season of preparation, deter-mination, motivations and hardwork is fi-

nally at hand after 3 weeks, to recognize among the 9 ladies who is the fairest to be crowned. From the original 21 candidates that partic-ipated the search for the school’s Lakambini 2014-2015 this August 8, 2014, only 9 ladies were cho-sen to enter and compete for the crown. The nine nominees were as follows: From the 4th year level; Katrine Joyce Soriano of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, Aleccis Calangi of St. Pedro Calungsod, and Hannah Silos of St. Therese: From the Gr. 9 Level; Yiwei Kuo of St. Maria Goretti, Koleen Vizcarra from St. Cather-ine of Sienna, and Prinnah Ej Fajardo of St. Augus-tine: From the Gr. 8 Level; Shammira Querubin of St. Dominic Savio and Angela Delos Nieves of Grade 8 St. Lucy: From the Gr. 7 Level; Krisha Quiteviz of St. Rafael; only three were chosen to fit the title of Lakambini of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, and the “one” for the Overall Lakambini ng Wika and now, this August 29, 2014 those 4 ladies are named.

Each candidates shared and showed their distinctive talents and confidence in carrying the names of their section towards the Clarian Com-munity during the Finals of the event. The oc-currence started from the usual traditions of the school in having a solemn prayer and the singing of The Philippine National Anthem. Following it, a Dance number by our very own SCPS Dance Troupe entertained the audience and the Judges invit-ed. After the performance, the contestants parade themselves through the aisle of the Mini Auditori-um towards the stage, to exhibit their beauties and selves to the spectators and especially the Judges. The Showoff was later on followed by the can-didates’ talent presentation. Hannah Silos Danced accordingly, so was Katrine Soriano, Aleccis Calangi, Koleen Vizcara, Prinnah Fajardo, Shammira Queru-bin, and Angela Delos Nieves; all, was accompanied by their section during their performance: from Philippine Ethnic dances to modern Pinoy dancing. Correspond-ingly, Krisha Quitevis sung “Hawak Kamay” of Yeng Constantino and “Passenger Seat” of Stephen Speaks

live with her acoustic guitar, while Yiwei Kuo; danced and acted jointly, after she also sung of “A Thousand Years” of Christina Perri live with her Electric Piano. At the Climax of the event, where the ladies are test-ed upon their intellect and native attires, the question and answer portion set-aside, in which they are critic in how, will they are going to be an ideal bearer of our National Lan-guage: Filipino and culture. With the same question and their official attires to represent their assigned regions, they are asked: “Paano maipapakita ng isang Lakambining tulad mo, ang pagmamahal sa ating wika?” (How will you show your love for our native tongue as a Lakambini?). To avoid predisposition, the second to the last candidates were in-structed to proceed to the room of Grade 9 St. Augustine using the back exit of the Auditorium. Of course, all was able to answer the questions but only one with the most per-suadable response can be chosen and will have the highest point for the “Q & A” portion. At the end, overall results have been made and deliberately tackled by the panel of judges:

Titleholders:Lakambini Wika 2014: Hannah Silos (Y4-St. Therese)Lakambini ng Luzon: Aleccis Calangi (Y4-St. Pedro

Calungsod)Lakambini ng Visayas: Prinnah Fajardo (G9-St. Augustine)Lakambini ng Mindanao: Krisha Quiteviz (G7- St.

Rafael)Special Awards and Recognitions:Lakambini ng Larawan: Koleen Vizcarra (G9- St.

Catherine of Sienna)Lakambini ng Madla: Yiwei Kuo (G9- St. Maria Gorreti) Lakambini ng Talento: Aleccis Calangi (Y4- St. Pedro

Calungsod) Lakambini ng Kasuotan: Hannah Silos (Y4- St. Therese)

List of Winners:Junior DivisionOver-All Champions- Gr. 8- St. Peter Julian Eymard1st Runners up- Gr. 8- St. Dominic Savio2nd Runners up- Gr. 8- St. John BerchmansSenior DivisionOver-All Champions – 4th Year- St. Pedro Calungsod1st Runners up- 4th Year- St. John Paul II2nd Runners up- 4th Year- St. Francis Xavier

Winners in their own right - The beautiful ladies poses for the camera while holding their much deserved trophies.

by Samantha Singian

by Jose Maria Rafael Taylo

Overjoyed- Mrs. Lazaro adviser of St. Pedro Calungsod gladly receives the trophy given by

Ralph Magtalas.

MARCH 2014-2015