Being Sporty Can Make You Happy!

The Intramurals of Ilocos Sur National High School was a success. The activities and games are entertaining and helpful not just to the players, but also to the students and teachers of the school.

Players trained hard for the Intrams and what they practiced was brought up at the day of the contest. Everyone showed their eagerness to win and the others who did not get the chance to win were sport. 

On first day of the program, the Opening and elimination round for various sports were held. While on the second day, the Zumba was performed early in the morning together with the participation of the teachers and students of ISNHS. 

There were also booths made by different clubs for additional enjoyment of the students. Everyone had fun during the Intramurals. 

Having a Vigilant Science

When we hear the word 'Science', the first thing that may come to our mind is technology. However, science is not just all about techies and inventions. 

In this year's Science Month Celebration, the Science and YES-O Club prepared activities for the students of ISNHS. One of the highlights of these activities are the Trashion Show and of course, the search for Ginoo at Binibining Kalikasan 2019. 

These programs are making student-candidates to promote proper waste management and recycling because the costumes that they will wear for the contest proper is made of recyclable and indigenous materials. In the G. at Bb. Kalikasan, the participants will also be answering environment-related questions. This way, they can express their feelings and suggestions for the betterment of our nature.

There are also Science Quiz Bee for all grade levels. Science Exhibit and Sci-Trix are also one of the most exciting part of the Science Month Celebration.

All of these programs are encouraging students to use science in a good way, especially to the environment. Science can be a big help to our nature, and so are everyone.

For a Better and Happier Learning Journey

The Department of Education aims to make every school a place wherein students can enjoy despite the difficulties of the learning progress. Because of this, they launched the Happy Schools Movement, a program in which the students' full potential will be given attention through the happy and positive school culture.

In the Ilocos region, the HSM has 15 advocacy themes in the delivery of education services to the 14 schools divisions.

Some of these advocacy themes are: 

• “Start Right, Grow Smart” (Kidergarten); 
• “Our Roots, Our Strength” (Mother Tongue); 
• “Talas Filipino: Umusbong sa Wika at Panitikan” (Filipino); 
• “Reading is Power” (English); “Solve for Life” (Mathematics); 
• “Sa ALS Matututo Ka, Tara Na!” (Alternative Learning System); 
• “Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility” (Disaster Risk Reduction and Management); 
• “The Joy of Exploration and Innovation” (Science); 
• “Kwento Mo, Kwento Ko sa Matatag na Bansa Tutungo” (Araling Panlipunan); 
• “Ako, Ikaw, Siya Tungo sa Makabuluhang Buhay” (Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao); 
• “Pride is the Power of Hands” (Technology and Livelihood Education); 
• “I am In” (Inclusive Education); “HOPE CA” (MAPEH); 
• “ICARE” (Learning Resource Management and Development (LRMD); and 
• “Paghubog sa Kabataan, Tungo sa Magandang Kinabukasan!” (Youth Formation).

There were exhibits and programs held to fulfill the mission of this project. Through this, teachers and learners are expected to start loving and enjoying their learning journey. 

References: https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1022699

Celebrating Solidarity, Consolidating Unity

Being the only heritage city in the Philippines, Vigan City once again took part on the celebration of the World Heritage Cities Solidarity Cultural Festival for the whole month of September. 

Tourists and residents were invited for them to enjoy the activities prepared for this year’s celebration. One of the highlights of the said celebration were the Solidarity Food and Trade Fair at the Vigan Convention Center, which was opened on September 1. 

Singing competition, photography contest, Zarzuela Ilocana (Ilocano stage play), dallot, cultural quiz, speech choir, storytelling, painting and such are one of the activities and programs for the festival. 

Everyone was encouraged to go and join the festival to celebrate the unity and unique culture of Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.

This kind of celebration may result to a more active and united community. It is essential for the people not just to enjoy but also to strengthen the bond of each citizen of Vigan City.

Engage Ourselves with Our Native Languages

Buwan ng Wika is a celebration of the Filipinos for the national language of the country. It is given importance and is celebrated every August of the year not just in government offices but also in public places and educational institutions.

This year, the theme of the celebration is “Wikang Katutubo: Tungo sa Isang Bansang Filipino”. It gives focus on the native languages of the country such as Tagalog, Iloko, Bisaya, and many more. There are programs conducted in schools to share and encourage the youth to foster the languages more.

Indeed, there are already many foreign languages in the Philippines that are being learned and used by many Filipinos. But, it is a must that we don’t forget our own languages. Just like what the national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, said, those who don’t love his own language is worse than a slimy fish. Filipino language is ours so we should be the ones using and loving it. We must learn to value our own language to be a true Filipino, by blood and by heart.