Stem Up Year 4 Culminates in a Physical Event Stem Up Year 4 Culminates in a Physical Event by: Mr. Victor Tubilan The partnership program between Pasay City South High School and TELSTRA Philippines Foundation through Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) has progressed to its fourth year of helping STEM students to develop and enhance their research skills. The STEM UP Year 4 culminated last June 24, 2022, in a physical event after two successive years of holding the celebration virtually. The event was graced by some of the significant people from the SDO Pasay City, represented by Dr. Loreta B. Torrecampo, CESO IV, Schools Division Superintendent, Telstra Philippines President, Mr. Benjamin Romualdez, and PBSP Executive Director Mr. Elvin Ivan Uy. Parents of the STEM students were also present as well as some of the alumni of the STEM UP projects in the previous years. Aside from physically holding the activity, this year’s concluding program of the STEM UP project is different from the three previous years. Parents who arrived as early as 7:00 o’clock in the morning were invited to participate in the program and got a chance to witness their child’s Science Investigatory Research output presentation with the VIPs and volunteers from Telstra and PBSP. Another notable part of the program was the presence of some alumnae from STEM UP Year 2 project who is already patent holders, have graced the event and gave their inspirational testimonies on how they were able to attain such achievement during their senior high school years as STEM students. In the one-hour program held at the school gymnasium, Mrs. Emilia L. Tolentino expressed her gratitude to Telstra Philippines Foundation, PBSP, and SDO Pasay for their continuous support of the school even during the very challenging time of the pandemic. Before the highlight of the program- the awarding of winners, an interactive quiz bee entitled “Are you Smarter Than a High Schooler’ was held. It was participated by students, and Telstra & PBSP volunteers. The team of Isaiah Jendric B. Dehesa (STEM student) and Mr. Benjamin Romualdez, Telstra Philippines president emerged as the champion. This was followed by the awarding of winners of the STEM UP 4 research project entries. Of the eighteen research projects submitted, a special Social Media Award was given to the project with the highest number of likes and reactions from PBSP and Telstra volunteers. The research entry entitled “Pulverized Asian Green Mussel’s Shell (Perna veridis) as Partial Aggregate in Concrete Cement Production” by Isiah Jendric Dehesa, Mary Abigail Juz, Venice Joy Junco was adjudged First Place in this year’s STEM UP research project. Finalists from Group 17: Raven B. Lescano, Bianca Eunice R. Ramos, Mylene C. Gajelomo, and Jemmerson Mikhail H. Balmocina and Group 7: Cajano Erick Paul N., Terrazola, Nathaniel, Insular, Mark Anthony have placed 2nd and 3rd respectively. The event concluded with the enjoyment of a delicious, packed lunch courtesy of Telstra Philippines foundation and PBSP. This year’s research group leaders with the STEM SGH, Mrs. Editha F. Alimbuyuguen and STEM teachers posed for a photo opt after the awarding ceremony. The Third Place STEM UP awardee as Best in Research Project receive their plaque and token from TELSTRA and PBSP representatives. The First Place STEM UP awardee as Best in Research Project receive their plaque and token from TELSTRA and PBSP representatives. The Second Placer STEM UP awardee as Best in Research Project receive their plaque and token from TELSTRA and PBSP representatives.
BRIGADA ESKWELA 2020 STAKEHOLDERS CONVERGENCE
BRIGADA ESKWELA 2020 STAKEHOLDERS CONVERGENCE Pasay City South High School under the leadership its dynamic school principal, Mrs. Emilia L. Tolentino continuously put its effort to provide needed support to its teaching and nonteaching staff, parents and learners in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic.
School Initiated Webinar on Google Classroom for Distance Learning and the Use of Google Drive as a Cloud Sharing Platform
School Initiated Webinar on Google Classroom for Distance Learning and the Use of Google Drive as a Cloud Sharing Platform Highlighting the importance to deliver quality education despite the challenges of the “new normal” for the School Year 2020-2021, SDO-Pasay crafted Learning Continuity Plan with the mantra “Kapit Kamay Tuloy ang Edukasyon sa Pasay!”
ADEQUATE NUTRITION TO ADDRESS STUNTING
ADEQUATE NUTRITION TO ADDRESS STUNTING We celebrate this year’s Nutrition Month with the theme “Batang Pinoy, Sana tall…Iwas stunting! Iwas All din sa COVID 19!” in the campaign to promote awareness and to mobilize actions to address stunting or “pagka-bansot.” Through adequate and proper nutrition, this theme calls for a collective vision of having taller Flipino children and by preventing stunting.
The Garden for the Future
The Garden for the Future The Garden for the Future By Mr.Remart A. Balingit As part of the generation who grew up with fast food and canned goods, eating right is a huge obligation. According to the Harvard School of Public Health (2015), half the content in our plates should be filled with healthy foods such as vegetables and fruits. However, due to the costs and the abundance of choices, the regulatory amount of healthy selections are often not followed. To minimize the effect of this problem, the project “Gulayan sa Pamayanan” was launched at Pasay City South High School in Partnership by the Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry last January 2022. Spearheaded by Pasay City South High School with the leadership of Mrs. Editha F. Almbuyuguen for SHS and Mr. Dominador Torio for JHS, the project was already implemented in the School with the help of the stakeholders and the barangay officials. One of the purposes of the project is to give jobs and livelihood to the communities with the use of technology such as Enriched Potting Preparation (EPP) and Simple Nutrient Addition Program (SNAP) Hydroponics. The Enriched Potting Preparation (EPP) is a way to make it easier and cheaper for people to plant in their homes using only three things: bottle, potting medium, and compost soil extract (CSE). The bottle will serve as the plant container, the potting medium will be the soil needed for plant growth, and the compost soil extract (CSE) from the compost will provide the nutrition that will cultivate the crops. This can be easily done even in a small space. On the other hand, the Simple Nutrient Addition Program (SNAP) Hydroponics is a system for vegetable production even without soil. It only needs seedlings, Styrofoam, and boxes that will speed up the process of giving the nutrition it needs. Like Enriched Potting Preparation or EPP, it only requires little space and inexpensive materials for the crops. The project can make a big difference to a community. Due to the pandemic, many people lost their jobs and became impoverished to buy their daily necessities. According to a survey released in 2021, of 1,000 people, 64% lost their jobs when the lockdown began. Through it, the quality of life of individuals and families will be improved. It will also provide a solution to the shortage of vegetables and fruits in large and urbanized cities such as Manila. It will be unnecessary and expensive to import from neighboring provinces to get nutritious food. Furthermore, the materials needed for the plan are few and affordable; Plastic bottles often found at home, Styrofoam frequently used in restaurants, and the seeds of used fruits or vegetables which can also be set aside for future crops. If the vision will be successful in places like our school, it will serve as a stepping stone that teaches the next generation the value of eating right, caring for the environment, and working together to achieve a goal. Planting together can strengthen the relationship of youth with each other because they will create a better future for themselves – a healthy and clean environment. Given that “Gulayan sa Pamayanan” will strengthen food security, provide employment, and increase the quality of life in residential areas, it is therefore easy to say that even though there are still many food choices for the next generation, they are more likely to choose the one that is best for them because it is more affordable and easier to obtain – available exclusively at their own homes.
PCSHS Celebrates International Women’s Day
PCSHS Celebrates International Women’s Day PCSHS Celebrates International Women’s Day MAGDALENA P. JEREZ Teacher III Previous Next March 8 is marked every year as the celebration of International Women’s Day worldwide, and Pasay City South High School (PCSHS) has been observing this significant celebration along with the other people, particularly the women in the whole world as a manifestation of its support and recognition of the significant role of women in the development and progress in the society. Pasay City South High School took part in the celebration of the 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration with its theme: We Make Change for Women: Agenda ng Kababaihan Tungo sa Kaunlaran last March 8, 2022, (Tuesday) from 8:00 am to 12:00nn at the PSCHS school grounds. The celebration was led by our school head, Mrs. Emilia L. Tolentino, a very strong woman and a transformational leader in her own right. She was assisted by our assistant principal, Dr. Mark Anthony F. Familiaran who has expressed his support to the great contribution of women in society particularly in the academe. The said celebration was actively participated in by the PCSHS GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) headed by the GFPS coordinator, Mrs. Salvacion Prado, the JHS Department Heads, the SHS Subject Group Heads, and the PCSHS non-teaching staff. The celebration was divided into four parts which are as follows: Part I: Flag Raising Ceremony; Part II: Launching of 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration; Part III: Morning Break; and Part IV which was the Meeting of GAD Focal Point System (GFPS). The launching of the 2022 National Women’s Month at PCSHS included the Kick-off parade which was joyfully participated in by the Gad Focal Point System members, the JHS Department Heads, and the SHS Subject Group Heads. The group was led by none other than the very hard-working PCSHS Principal Mrs. Emilia L. Tolentino, and the ever-supportive Assistant Principal, Dr. Mark Anthony F. Familiaran. The launching also included the very symbolic posting of the GAD tarpaulin at the PCSHS Main Gate, a Zumba which was led by the very energetic MAPEH teacher Mrs. Ethel S. Donesa, and of course the very inspiring messages of Mrs. Tolentino and Dr. Familiaran who both in their messages strongly recognized that women indeed could do and contribute great things to the development and improvement of the society with due respect to the opposite sex. The launching of the Women’s Celebration was facilitated by Mrs. Ginalyn Allen who acted as the program EMCEE and Mrs. Salvacion Prado, the GFPS Coordinator. This year’s launching of the International Women’s Celebration ended with a meeting that was attended by the members of the GFPS. The participants have shown their recognition of the continuing and emerging women’s empowerment and gender equality issues and concerns, challenges, and commitments.
New PSDS of Cluster 9 from PCSHS, Dr. Basilisa D. Tomimbang
New PSDS of Cluster 9 from PCSHS, Dr. Basilisa D. Tomimbang New PSDS of Cluster 9 from PCSHS, Dr. Basilisa D. Tomimbang JONALYN R. SUZARA Teacher III Previous Next “The only dreams that come true are the ones you chase, if you do nothing, you get nothing” Joseph Atser No dream is unattainable for someone who has the desire and determination to pursue and achieve her goals. Our colleague Dr. Basilisa D Tomimbang, the newly installed Public Schools District Supervisor of the Division of Pasay, is the best example of this. Dr. Basilisa D Tomimbang is a Cumlaude graduate of Pangasinan State University with a degree of Bachelor in Secondary Education major in MAPEH in 1984. She started in private school as a classroom teacher in Sacred Heart School in Paranaque from 1985 to 1989. She then moved to South Merville School Inc as Level Head from 1989 to 1993. In 1993, she began her teaching career in Pasay City South High School as Teacher I. She was promoted to Teacher II in 2006 and Teacher III in 2015. In the same year 2015, she was advanced to Master Teacher I and became Master Teacher II in less than three years. In between those years, she was able to finish a Certificate of Teaching Program in Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in General Science at Philippine Normal University under a scholarship program. She also finished her Master of Arts in Education in 2012 which made her qualified for a Master Teacher position which she got when it was opened for ranking. She was named chairman of the School-Based Management (SBM) committee as a Master teacher, a technique to enhance by moving considerable decision-making authority from the state to the district to the local school. It gives the principal, teachers, students, and parents influence over the educational process by involving them to make decisions about the school’s activities and projects. She was in charge of the data gathering and preparation for the validation of the four SBM levels of practice principles. Leadership and Governance, Curriculum and Learning, Accountability and Continuous Improvement, and Resource Management are all included in the level of Practice. The school met all of the requirements for level 3 because of the tireless work of committees involved in the collection and production of documents as means of verification, chaired by Dr. Basilisa D Tomimbang and with the support and guidance of our principal Mrs. Emilia L Tolentino. One more challenging task assigned to her is the Grade 7 ICT teacher. She has worked with Mrs. Wilma V. Amores, head of the Filipino department, and Mr. Dominador SV Torio, head of the TLE department. She was in charge of the reports on data reporting of Grade 7 learners. She had helped in mentoring and coaching her colleagues in the science department as the master teacher in the department. She was assigned to observe, coach, and mentor six science teachers, the Earth and Space group, and the Force, Matter, and Energy group. Despite all the tasks assigned to her and being a Master teacher, she managed to enroll in a Doctorate Program. She graduated recently and earned her degree as a Doctor of Philosophy. It was timely that right after she received her diploma in Doctoral of Philosophy, the item for the PSDS position in SDO Pasay was opened which she took the advantage to apply. Out of the 13 applicants from the different schools of SDO Pasay and from other divisions, she ranked third which made her obtain the position. She was installed as PSDS last January 26, 2022 and eventually designated as the PSDS of Cluster 9 composed of three schools, namely: Pasay City North High School – Tramo Campus, Pasay City West High School and Pasay City National Science High School. She assumed her new position immediately after a virtual send-off program. From being a Master teacher and classroom teacher dealing with learners she will now perform the following duties and responsibilities of a PSDS such as Instructional Supervision, Technical Assistance in School Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Enrichment and Localization, Learning Outcomes and Assessments, Research and Technical Assistance to schools assigned to her. Indeed, success comes to those who set goals and dreams, are courageous to work hard for them, and persevere to achieve and realize that dreams come true no matter what age and status in life. “All dreams can come true If you have the courage to pursue them” – Walt Disney
LIMITADONG FACE TO FACE CLASSES
LIMITADONG FACE TO FACE CLASSES PINAGHANDAAN NG PASAY CITY SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL LIMITADONG FACE TO FACE CLASSES – PINAGHANDAAN NG PASAY CITY SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL Ni: Wilma V. Amores, Head Teacher VI-Kagawaran ng Filipino Previous Next Photo credits to: Mr Kristopher Ilas – SHS Teacher Alinsunod sa panuntunan na nakasaad sa DepEd Memorandum no. 071, s.2021, kaugnay ng pagpapatupad ng Face-To-Face na klase , kinakailangan ang masinsinang paghahanda mula sa silid na gagamitin , sa mga kaguruan maging sa mga mag-aaral upang masabing handa na ang isang paaralan sa Limited Face To Face Classes. Upang makatugon dito naunang binuo ng pamunuan ng paaralan ang Komite , na mangunguna sa lahat ng gawaing paghahanda ng paaralan. Pinangunahan ito ng ating punungguro Gng. Emilia L. Tolentino kasama ang ating katuwang na punongguro Dr. Mark Anthony F. Familaran at ilan sa mga piling kaguruan lalo na ang ilang Puno ng kagawaran, ang DRRM Coordinators, Brigada Coordinator at mga nurses ng paaralan. Sinundan ng komite sa paghahanda ng SSAT o ang School Safety Assessment Tool na nakalakip sa nabanggit na DepEd Memo. Hindi naging madali ang Gawain sapagkat kailangang sumunod sa napakaraming Health Protocol ng IATF .Nariyan ang pagbuhay sa handwashing area, pagtatayo ng triage para sa mga batang may 37.8 na temperatura ; paghahanda ng isolation room sakaling makitaan ng simtomas ng covid 19 ang sinuman sa loob ng paaralan. upang dito antayin ang local government unit na kaagapay ng paaralan na kukuha sa pasyente kasama ang nurse ng paaralan. Idagdag pa rito ang kailangang pagpipintura ng sahig para sa social distancing , pagpapaskil sa dingding ng lahat ng mga panuntunan sa pag-iwas sa covid 19 at iba pang sakuna upang makamit ang maayos na pagpapatupad nito. Binigyan ng Isang linggong paghahanda ng SDO-Pasay ang paaralan. Binusisi ng grupo ang mga dapat sundin at dapat gawin upang pumasa sa balidasyon ng SDO-PASAY, paghahanda narin sa pagdating ng mga kinatawan ng Rehiyon. Matapos ang isang linggong paghahanda , dumating ang Division Monitoring Team. Naunang tumingin ang grupo nina Engr. Joanne Rose S. Eduria at G. Sylwyn S. Tenorio, Senior Education Program SPECIALIST – Soc Mob. Ayon kay Tenorio, “Hinigitan pa ng Pasay City South ang kanilang inaasahan”. Pumasa ang kanilang husga. Pinuri naman ng ikalawang grupo ang paghahandang ginawa ng paaralan. Pinangunahan eto ng Division Face to Face Focal Person na si Dr. Ramil D. Dorol , kasama sina Dr. Bernardita A. Perez at ilang PSDS at EPS. Ayon sa kanila sa lahat ng paaralan sa sekondari tanging Pasay City South High School ang maraming best practices. Ilan dito ay ang pagkakaroon ng mala-hotel na isolation room; paglalaan ng dalawang silid para sa dalawang set ng mga ma-aaral,; ang malawak na ground na may marka para sa social distancing na handang handang para mag flag raising sa umaga ; Isama pa rito ang pagkakaroon ng paaralan ng Guidance Program nito. Nakamit ang mga papuri sa tulong tulong na pagkilos ng mga kaguruan at higit sa lahat dahil na rin sa bagong talaga na PSDS ng Cluster 8 na si Dr. Renato B. Mesada na siyang nagsilbing tagapayo at naunang bumusisi sa paghahanda kasama ang Punongguro at Katuwang Punongguro ng paaralan.
Intensive Learning Support: TFP Digital Learning Scholarship Kick Off Ceremony at PCSHS
Intensive Learning Support: TFP Digital Learning Scholarship Kick Off Ceremony at PCSHS Intensive Learning Support: TFP Digital Learning Scholarship Kick Off Ceremony at PCSHS By: May Ann D. Romano Teacher II Last February 21-22, 2022, the selected Grade 11 STEM students of Pasay City South High School were able to receive complete set of learning materials through the TELSTRA Foundation Philippines (TFP). The strong partnership of TFP and PCSHS STEM Senior High School Department under the STEM UP Program Year 4 Project is a collaborative initiative to provide students with learning equipment that can help them continue their studies despite the challenges brought by the educational shift in the New Normal setting. Previous Next In lieu of the selection process, spearheaded by Mrs. Editha F. Alimbuyuguen, Subject Group Head for SHS- STEM, Mrs. Mary Ann E. Garcia, and Mr. Remart A. Balingit 50 Grade 11 STEM Scholars were carefully selected based on the following criteria: Enrolled under the STEM track, Consistent attendance record, Related subjects such as Earth Science, General Biology 1, General Mathematics and Pre-Calculus must have no grades lower than 85%, as well as commitment and active participation in the TFP, PBSP and PCSHS activities. These satisfied the Digital Learning Scholarship (DLS) Selection Process which involved (1) Initial listing as recommended by Pasay City South High School, (2) Application of Learner through an application form provided to them, (3) Applicants were evaluated based on their data and answers from the application form (4) Shortlisted candidates were interviewed via Zoom and (5) Deliberation for the Final Selection of Scholars. Previous Next Each scholar was able to receive the learning equipment under the Digital Learning Scholarship (DLS) via door-to-door delivery which include: 1 Laptop, Headset, Software: MS office and malware, Pocket Wifi with SIM Card and monthly internet load provisions for the duration of the scholarship. It is also understood that the guidelines for the equipment usage be followed strictly. The Kick Off Ceremony comes to a success in the presence of TFP-PBSP team, school administrators headed by Mrs. Emilia L. Tolentino, School Principal, Dr. Mark Anthony F. Familaran, Assistant School Principal, Mrs. Editha F. Alimbuyuguen, SGH-STEM with the parents and STEM student beneficiaries and delivery of the equipment to the learner’s doorstep follows.
Project STEM Up Year 3 and SiLAW Clinch 2022 SDO-Pasay’s School’s Best Practices Award
Project STEM Up Year 3 and SiLAW Clinch 2022 SDO-Pasay’s School’s Best Practices Award Project STEM Up Year 3 and SiLAW Clinch 2022 SDO-Pasay’s School’s Best Practices Award Writer: Mary Ann E. Garcia Editor: Clarinda Mendoza Previous Next Not resting on its laurels, Pasay City South High School’s Project STEM Up Year 3 and Project SiLAW (Simplified Learners’ Activity Worksheet) were hailed as among Pasay-SDO’s 2022 School’s Best Practices and Exemplary Schools Monitoring, Evaluation and Adjustment (SMEA) Team, respectively. Project STEM Up Year 3 is an institutionalized Partnership between Pasay City South High School, Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP) and Telstra Foundation Philippines (TFP) that aims to develop the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students’ inclination toward research and innovations through year-round trainings, benchmarking, project funding and culminating activities. On the other hand, Project SiLAW is the school’s intervention as well as compassionate response to the learner’s clamor for modules of reasonable length and activities that are home-based. The compressed worksheets have been crafted based on the MELC’s and have undergone multiple screenings to establish their validity and reliability. Having been subjected to a grueling month-long evaluation by the SDO-Pasay’s SMEA Team headed by Dr. Arturo A. Tolentino (OIC- Assistant Schools Division Superintendent), Mrs. Flerida S. Pajarillaga (Senior Education program Specialist), and Ms. Fatima P. Fajardo (Education Program Specialist II), these projects were found to have significantly improved the PCSHS’ Key Performance Indicators and have brought about innumerable benefits to the stakeholders. The said projects were spearheaded by Mrs. Emilia L. Tolentino (Principal IV), Dr. Mark Anthony F. Familaran (Assistant Principal II) along with the focal persons, Mrs. Editha F. Alimbuyuguen (MTII/ Subject Group Head-STEM), Mrs. Ma. Elma V. Amongol (HTVI- Science Department), Mrs. Emmily A. Saez (Master Teacher I), Mrs. Mary Ann E. Garcia (Teacher III) and Mr. Victor L. Tubilan (Master Teacher I). These recent achievements prove that Pasay City South High School continues to foster a culture of excellence even in the midst of a pandemic.