BSU-SSL Stude to Represent the Division of Malaybalay City in the Regional ASEAN Quiz 2013

asean quizJasliene Kytheva Cordero of Bukidnon State University, Secondary School Laboratory won the First place with her coach Desiree A. Barroso in the Division ASEAN Quiz held at E-Room, Malaybalay City Central School, Malaybalay City December 3.

She will represent the Division of Malaybalay City in Regional Competion on January 9, 2014 at RELC, Cagayan de Oro City. 

Thalia Laut of San Isidro College, High School Department with her coach Emmi Patricio Dinawat got the second place and Van Leurain Caballero of Bukidnon National High School Main with her coach Ma. Lennie Ragmac was in the third place.

The competition was open to all fourteen (14) to sixteen (16) years old third year students from public and private schools as well as laboratory schools of state university. Eighteen (18) secondary schools in the City of Malaybalay participated in this Division Level Quiz. The questions competition focused on various aspects of ASEAN as a regional organization as well as its history, socio-cultural, political, economic developments of the ASEAN Member States.

It was a very successful activity with the full support of Malaybalay City Central School, the host school with Principal Rommil T. Jabonero and with Schools Division Superintendent of Malaybalay City, Edilberto l. Oplenaria.

RTQuirog, EPS in Social Studies

Division Enhancement Training for Teachers Teaching Basic Economics Commences with Expected Output

ap teachersThirty (30) Economics teachers in the public and private Secondary Schools in this Division hurdled the two (2) days enhancement training in teaching Basic Economics last November 23-24, 2013 at the Bukidnon National High School Physics room.

The said training was conceptualized by the EPS in Social Studies, Ralph T. Quirog with the approval of the Schools Division Superintendent of the Division of Malaybalay City Edilberto L. Oplenaria with the end in view that the Economics teachers teaching strategies and instructional materials will be enhanced to increase students’ academic achievement in the National Achievement Test (NAT).

The resource speakers who shared their expertise were Rosie A. Salupado, Division Testing Coordinator who talked on a comparative analysis of NAT Result for the past three (3) years based on the 20 competencies of Araling Panlipunan IV.  Susan Luz of Bangcud National High School, Elsa Roa of Managok NHS, Ma. Lourdes V. Ando and Belinda C. del Rosario of Bukidnon NHS focused on the topics that attention for improvement. Series of workshop was given to the participants which was shared and discussed by the group highlighted the training added with the Demo teaching   of Ms. Luz made the training fruitful and successful.

Maitelle B. Israel
Bukidnon National High School

LCS soars up to Level 2 of SBM Practices

sbm2The numerical rating scale of 2.3 gave rise to Linabo Central School (LCS) faculty and staff to exuberate after the Regional Validation Team headed by Regional EPS in Social Studies and Regional SBM Coordinator, Mr. Rogelio C. Evangelista, carefully, meticulously and punctiliously scrutinized the documents of the school’s School Based Management practices, November 6, 2013.

The team validated the school’s Performance Improvement which showed increase in enrolment, less than 2% dropout rate, average increase of completion rate, and at least 2% increase of NAT MPS. Principles in Leadership and Governance, Curriculum and Learning, Accountability and Continuous Improvement and Management of Resources were presented and defended by (Mrs.) Imelda S. Bentillo, (Mrs.) Prescilla C. Dauz, (Mrs.) Mary Ann D. Benigay and (Mrs.) Mercita N. Balite, respectively.

The campus is very impressive, perfectly very beautiful, very wide and very clean,” Sir Evangelista said. “But should also focus on critical areas such as the Cohort Survival Rate and NAT. Interventions should have a story-line and that the impact of the practice that contributed to the improvement should be developed and balanced,” he added.

Self-Learning Module was highly suggested by some of the evaluators for pupils considered as child-laborers to cope up with the lessons, for them not to drop.

Composition of the Validation Team were Mr. Rogelio C. Evangelista, Ms. Angelina B. Buaron, Regional EPS in English and Ms. Mala Epra B. Magnaong. Regional EPS in English and Journalism Coordinator.

The School’s SGC President – Pastor Edil T. Murriera, GPTA President – Mr.Eduardo D. Baconguis,  Brgy. Council Education Committee Chair – Mr. Edgardo Hernando, Division EPS in Social Studies and Division SBM Coordinator-Mr. Ralph T. Quirog,  Division EPS In Science and  Malaybalay City East District Steward – Ms. Analy L. Ocier and Malaybalay City East District Supervisor – Mr. Aurelio A. Tilanduca, were also present during the validation.

by: Glissy Callanta

MCD joins 1st Hudyaka sa Kabataang Lumad of Bukidnon

hudyaka 1Malaybalay City Division was represented by 30 pupils/students and ten advisers/coordinators during the 1st Hudyaka sa Kabataang Lumad in the Province of Bukidnon at Impasug-ong, Bukidnon on November 6-8. The group’s participation was supported and endorsed by Malaybalay City Supt. Edilberto L. Oplenaria (who attended the opening program at Impasugong Municipal Gym) upon invitation of Bukidnon Supt. Ingrid G. Racoma through Division IP Focal Person EPS Edwin Gurrea.

Presentation of rhythmic graceful dances, soulful and inspiring songs, unique and well-rehearsed playing of drums (in varied forms) and string instruments were featured in the first day with the stimulating keynote address of Rosanno “Butch” E. Rufino, the Adviser to the Secretary on IP Concerns and Coordinator, Indigenous Peoples Education Office (EPsEO) on the theme, “Sabuwa Ha Bagadin, Sabuwa Ha Tuluesan” (One Culture, One Identity).

After the parade the next day, the Cultural Olympics was conducted which called for skill and stamina from the IP youngsters who represented the schools all over the province. Malaybalay City garnered awards and the players  received medals  for the following events, namely: Pulagoy Relay for High School Girls, CHAMPION with runners Cloe Casinabe, Kriza Aparece, Veulah Singayao and Julecy Bustillo of Bukidnon NHS Annex Kalasungay and Can-ayan Integrated School; Pulagoy Relay for High School Boys, 2nd Runner Up  with runners  Lemuel Suela, Clifford Singayao, Ariel Lonte, and Ralf Dave Cajardo of Bukidnon NHS Annex Kalasungay and Can-ayan Integrated School and; Pulagoy Relay for Elementary Girls, 2nd Runner Up with runners Rachel Cacay, Maxim Beza, Brendel Singayao, and Monique Lunap of Kalasungay Central School and Dalwangan Elementary School.

The chaperons and advisers who ably coached the students were Diane Olvida of Bukidnon National High School Annex Kalsungay; Analie Arances and Shiela Guinabo of Can-ayan Integrated School; Mylah Casinabe and Elizabeth Urbina of Kalasungay Central School; Myrle Prima and Principal Virgilin Pizaro of Dalwangan Elementary School; and Josie Zamora, Division IP Focal Person.

“I can see that the school children really enjoyed the experience to participate this culturally festive occasion”, Principal Pizaro commented.

by jdzamora

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