Nat’l Reading Week Kicks Off
Selected students showed various theatrical presentations. Grade 9-Dalton students presented a chamber theater while those of Grade 9 – Lavoisier did a choric speech. Both classes were trained by Mrs. Remedios Dominguez. Neil Allen Z. Milano had an encore of the performance that made him earned the third place in BSP-DepEd Oratorical Contest, NCR level. Selected Students from Grade 10 Cinnamon and Amethyst gave a dance number.
Present in the event were Dr. Eduardo V. Wong, Filipino Department head; Mrs. Perfecta L. Pascual, English Department Head; English teachers; and grades 8 and 10 students. Miss Sherilyn Azarcon gave the opening remarks while Dr. Wong delivered the inspirational message. Monella Janique F. Ramos of grade 10-Apricot gave the line-up of activities.
This year’s celebration focused on the theme “Today’s Readers: Inclusitivity in Diversity.”
Andrea Marie B. Maramba emceed the event.
Meet the German Envoy.
Thorsten Gottfried, Germany’s First Secretary for Cultural Affairs, visited Pasay City West High School on Nov. 16, 2016.
The school’s Deutsch teachers, Mrs. Lillibeth Dela Rosa, Mrs. Raquel Mae Basa, and Ms. Sherilyn Azarcon together with the principal Dr. Myrna B. Gaza welcomed the Envoy.
Milano Wins BSP Oratorical Contest
Neilthe 21st BSP – DepEd Annual Oratorical Contest held last Oct. 28, 2016 in Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Hall, Pasay City. Allen Milano won third place in the regional level.
Milano has bested six other contestants during the division level competition held in the School’s Division Office (SDO) Conference Hall on Oct. 5, 2016.
Being a member of Iglesia ni Cristo, the grade 10 student believed that his faith to God has helped him to deliver his piece effectively. He claimed that God comforted him during the contest which in return made him conquered his fear. He considered his victory as a form of tithe which he offered to the Lord above.
Mr. John Robert H. Blas, Filipino teacher trained the young orator. His oratorical piece focused on the theme “Makabuluhang Estadistika para sa Likas Kayang Pag-unlad.”
PCWHS Caps Second Place in Regional Marian Contest
Likewise, the SHS students also bagged 2nd place in the song writing contest while Shelette Samonto of Grade 10 almond represented the school in the Mama Mary’s look-a-like.< ?p>
Prior to this, elimination round for the said contest was done in the school under the supervision of the Values Education Department for the whole month of October. This is done in observance of the month of the Holy Rosary with the theme: “Maria, Sandigan ng Pamilya tungo sa Eukaristiya”. Various contests were done alongside with the month-long celebration. They are Slogan, Mama Mary’s Look-A-Alike, Essay Writing, Song Writing Composition, Poster Making, Bulletin Board, Short Film. This Month of the Holy Rosary not only proves our love for the Blessed Virgin Mry but also proves that we can show our devotion to her in different ways.
Baring, Octaviano Attend MAGSAYSAY Awarding Rites
Irish P. Baring, President of Knights – Campus Integrity Crusaders (CIC), together with the club adviser, Mr. John Francis L. Octaviano, attended the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Foundation Awarding Ceremony last Sept. 1, 2016.
They had the opportunity to meet some of the awardees like Hon. Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, Ms. Rosa Rosal, (a lifetime Awardee), those from Japan Overseas Corporation of Volunteer.
Prior to this, Baring, accompanied by Mr. Octaviano joined the annual Orientation and Planning Workshop of the CIC at the School’s Division Office Conference Room o Aug. 2, 2016. The discussion was about the importance of the CIC in the propagation of honesty as well as Integrity in service and leadership. Knights – CIC is a club affiliated with the Office of the Ombudsman.
NCR, PCWHS Brace For the Big One
To test the effectiveness of response plans of all stakeholders such as schools, churches, businesses, households, and even transport sectors, the Metro Manila Shake Drill (#MMShakeDrill) was held on July 22, 2016 in the entire Metro Manila.
The metro-wide earthquake drill also aims to promote preparedness among Manila residents for a possible 7.2 magnitude movement of the West Valley Fault. Organized by Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Council (MMDRRC) and managed by Metroplolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the drill was coordinated with the barangays, government offices, schools, churches, businesses, BPO’s, and mall operators to ensure the widest participation. Along with the #MetroShakeDrill is the Oplan Metro Yakal Plus – the contingency plan of the MMDRRMC which details the protocols and procedures that would take place in the event of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. The said plan calls for Metro to be divi- ded into four quadrants capable of responding to the disaster independently. The four quadrants are as follows: North: Calookan, Mandaluyong, Quezon City, San Juan, Valenzuela; East: Marikina, Pasig; South: Las Piñas, Makati, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Pasay, Pateros, Taguig; and West: Manila, Malabon, Navotas. Every barangay of each quadrant has a DRMMC that has charge over risk assessment and contingency planning, funded by the local disaster fund. In the event of an earthquake, barangays are tasked to implement their own response plans in coordination with their city disaster risk reduction and management office.Pasay City West High School participated in the said event. At exactly 9:00 am, students, teachers and administrators left their respective rooms as quickly as possible. It took the PCWHS populace four minutes to assemble in the school ground meeting the five-minute time set by the MMDA. The drill was led by Mr. Nick Macaspag, the SDRMMC coordinator together with the school principal and Incident Commander Dr. Myrna B. Gaza. Observers from the local government came over to monitor the school drill.
Computer Units Donated
An Act of Kindness. The school principal Dr. Myrna B. Gaza as the representatives from Metrobank Foundation Incorporated and Civil Military Operation Unit prepare to hand to turn over the desk top computer units to the school.
To fulfilL its mission of propagating a culture of excellence, the Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI) in partnership with Civil Military Operations Unit-NCR (CMOU-NCR) has donated five desktop computers to Pasay City West High School last June 25, 2016.
This was done as part of CMOU-NCR’s project titled “Sustaining the Lead in Empowering Stakeholders through Civil-Military Partnerships.”
Pasay City West High School principal Dr. Myrna B. Gaza and the Senior High School Coordinator, Mrs. Grace B. Torres received the said computer units from CMOU-NCR representatives Col. Nestor Real Marcelino and Capt. Albert A. Mogol. The two guests also gave their message to the school.
The desktop computers will be used by Senior High School student of PCWHS in order to improve their computer literacy, productivity and awareness of modern technology.
Dr. Gaza Attends Regional SPFL-Chinese Mandarin Confab
PCWHS Joins Nationwide Earthquake Drill
To support the government’s disaster awareness efforts, Pasay City West High School participated in the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) slated Wednesday June 22, 2016 in the entire Metro Manila.
Prior to the drill, reminders were posted on what to do during an earthquake. PCWHS modified its emergency alarm for earthquake alerts to be easily distinguished from other types of emergencies.
At exactly 9:00 am, students from Grade 8, 10, and Senior High School teachers, administrators, medical team leave their respective rooms as quickly as possible and were instructed to execute the “drop, cover and hold” during the drill and the “cover head and crouch” procedure during the evacuation.
This was effortlessly done by the partakers with a whopping numbers of 2,130. It took the PCWHS populace four minutes to assemble in the school ground meeting. A simulation of treating rescued students was conducted and assisted by the RCY volunteers of PCWHS. The drill was led by Mr. Nick Macaspag, the SDRMMC coordinator together with the energetic school Principal and Incident Commander Dr. Myrna B. Gaza. Observants from the local government came over to monitor the school drill.
Parents Assembly
On June 18, 2016 a Parent Assembly was conducted by the school through the initiative of the School Officials headed by the Principal, Dr. Myrna B. Gaza, in collaboration with the Guidance Coordinator Mrs. Nida B. Raagas, the Subject Area Heads, namely Dr. Eduardo Wong, Dr. Anita Atienza, Ms. Lucy Monton, and the GPTA President Mr. Fernando Rivera together with the GPTA Officers and the Junior and Senior High School teachers.
Unexpectedly, it is very interesting to note that there were eight hundred ninety three (893) parents attended the assembly representing the group of parents in all the grade levels. This only showed how parents value the education of their children and actively participate in school activities. The Parent Assembly started at 8:00 in the morning with an invocation and National Anthem recited and led by two Senior High School Teachers.
The principal discussed the current situation of the school including its performance and accomplishment through the School Report Card. The School Report Card presents a clear image of the school’s profile on enrollment, health and nutritional status of children, learners’ materials, teachers’ professional development, funding sources, and awards/recognition of the school.
Included are the indicators of performance as to access which includes drop-out rate and the causes of drop-out. Promotion rate, achievement rate and literacy level comprise the quality of students while governance of the school include School-Based Management, Child-Friendly School System, stakeholders’ participation, learner-teacher ratio, learner-classroom ratio, learner-toilet ratio, learner-seat ratio.
The Parent Assembly was focused on the three improvement areas of the school which need to be implemented because these can have an impact on the schools’ achievement and retention. These are the decreasing result of the national achievement test, the increasing drop-out rate and the reading ability of the students. School programs, activities and projects were also explained by the principal at the parent assembly.
The role of the parents in the implementation of all the programs of the school can be crucial to achieve success and improve the learning outcomes of the students. The parent assembly can be a powerful mechanism for the school to effectively communicate with the parents as stakeholders of the school.
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Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) Level I Passers: Local Chinese Mandarin Teachers in Pasay City
As the implementation of Special Program in Foreign Language continues to flourish in Pasay City, another crowning glory has been unlocked for two of the Local Chinese Mandarin teachers who passed the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) level 1 last May 21, 2016 in Confucius Institute at Angeles University Foundation, Angeles City, Philippines.
After a month of waiting, it is with pride and honor for Pasay City West High School to congratulate the HSK level 1 passers, Miss Adah Grace Dela Cruz and Miss Kathleen G. Tolentino, as they are officially given the license to teach the local Mandarin students in Pasay City.
The test consists of 200 items and is divided into two parts: the listening and the reading test with 100 items each. 120 points or above must be attained in order to pass it.
It was taken by almost a hundred of public and private high school teachers all over the Philippines who underwent the one-month SPFL – Mandarin Language Training in Angeles, Pampanga.
The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) was initiated and pioneered by Hanban – Confucius Institute Headquarters in order to deliver quality Chinese language education to the students. The new exam was made through the collaborated effort of the experts from different disciplines including Chinese language teaching, linguistics, psychology and educational measurement. The advantages of original HSK with considerations to the current trends in Chinese language training through surveys were combined together with the utilization of the recent findings in international language testing.