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The Official Student Publication of Aparri School of Arts and Trades |

SDO-Cagayan

| Region 02

Volume 70 Issue no. 1

| July 2023 to March 2024

MATATAG STORIES

Catch up Fridays bolster reading skills; ASATians back program’s implementation BY: ELLAISA RITARITA, News Editor

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atch-up Fridays develop the reading skills of learners which serves as their gateway towards a brighter and smoother academic journey,” the subject group head of the school’s English department said during the nationwide launch of the program. Mark Jason Dayao, Master Teacher I in English, emphasized that honing the reading skills of learners is crucial because it lays down the foundation for lifelong learning and critical thinking. “Through catch-up Fridays, our learners will expand their vocabulary, increase comprehension, improve communication skills and develop their critical and creative thinking skills which will make their academic journey smoother which would later benefit them in life,” Dayao said. Dayao said that this is a very timely program to rekindle the learners’ love for reading especially

now that a report from world bank reveals that 9 out 10 learners aged 10 experienced reading difficulties. Meanwhile, the program gained positive reactions from students as a local online survey conducted by ‘The Industrialist’ revealed that majority believed that the program can help them to be better reader. Local survey results showed that 8 in every 10 ASAT learners believed that the program can make them better readers. “Conducting reading activities through the supervision of a teacher help address our difficulty in reading and learning,” Amihan Comayug, a Grade 12 STEM learner said.

Flordeliza Martin said, “Promoting the Drop Everything and Read Program of the DepEd is very helpful on gathering new learnings and building knowledge as well as developing a firm foundation by enhancing the reading and literacy skills of learners,” Carmie Oñate, a grade 12 learner believed that DEAR program should continue as it can help nurture a reading culture and improve literacy and academic skills among learners.#

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Through catch-up Fridays, our learners will expand their vocabulary, increase comprehension, improve communication skills and develop their critical and creative thinking skills which will make their academic journey smoother. —Mark Jason Dayao Master Teacher I in English

NEWS Leadership training backs MATATAG goals—SSLG adviser BY: ELLAISA RITARITA, News Editor

he School-Based Leadership Congress initiated by the Supreme Secondary Learner Government on March 1-2 is vital in developing not only the leadership skills of learners but also supports the goals of the new MATATAG curriculum, the SSLG adviser said.

READ, PAIR, SHARE. Elcid Radiosa, 17 pairs up Sam Cornejo,17, to share what they read in class.This program is alligned to MATATAG curriculum which aims to accelarate basic education services and solve the reading woes experienced by learners. Photo by: Neilmarc Gabanzo.

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ompeting against the best school papers around the country, ‘The Industrialist’ emerged victorious clinching first place in the Sports Section during the 2023 National Schools Press Conference' school paper contest on July 17, 2023 at Cagayan de Oro City.

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Lilibeth Calanoga, SHS School Paper Adviser, commended the effort of the student journalists and the significance of finding a balance between academic and writing responsibilities as the reasons that contributed to such success. “The efforts of our very diligent and dedicated campus writers are all worth it. Being adjudged as 1st place in the Sports section in the NSPC means a lot to our team and this will surely motivate us to continually do our best,” Calanoga said. Meanwhile, Mark Jason Dayao, JHS School Paper Adviser, emphasized the writers’ dedication and journalistic skills as a critical element for the award. “Winning the National Schools Press Conference is a testament of our editorial staff’s commitment and passion to inform the whole ASAT community. The passion, dedication and journalistic talents of our

learners have once again brought honor to our beloved school,” Dayao said. “We are elated in receiving such historic award which will serve as our motivation to further fuel our desire to keep our avid readers’ informed and updated about the events happening in our school community,” he added. On the other hand, Neil Marc Gabanzo, Sports Editor, shared his own expectations and experience as being part of the publication team. “Honestly, this achievement is very unexpected due to the fact that there are many school paper entries around the country,” Gabanzo said. “ However, garnering this award, I am grateful for all of the lessons that our school paper advisers have given us along with the support of our PSDS, Dr. Eden P. Malabag and also our school principal, Dr. Mary Ann C. Madrid,” he added.#