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VOLUME XXIII | ISSUE 1 August 2023 - May 2024 The Official Publication of Quezon National High School, Baresbes, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya
EARLIER VACATION QNHS welcomes calendar shift, admin says no adjustments in activities Kyla Angel C. TUGADE
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midst the announcement of the Department of Education (DepEd) that the end of school year will be adjusted to May 31 from the original June 14, the School Principal Dr. Menalyn A. Salvador said that there will be no adjustment in school activities. “Na-lessen lang yung days pero we make sure naman na may remediation na magagawa,” Dr. Salvador said pertaining to the different remediations and enhancement that will be used.
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Dr. Salvador’s statement comes as a reassurance to parents and students who might be concerned about the impact of the shortened school year on the students’ learning. She emphasized that the school is prepared to implement various remediation and enhancement activities to ensure that the students’ learning is not compromised. Meanwhile, teachers welcomed the change of the end of school year which is part of the DepEd’s gradual return to the traditional June start of the school
year. Princess Roan Y. Fernandez, a senior high school teacher exclaimed that classrooms are too hot even with electric fans starting in the month of March to May. “Nakatutuwa na babalik na sa June yung start ng school year kasi hindi talaga kaya ng electric fans ang init ng classrooms simula March hanggang May,” she said. When asked regarding the effect of the calendar shift, she said that it is undeniable that the number
of teaching hours will be lessened which might affect the mastery of competencies. “Mababawasan ng time para mamaster ng mga students ang mga learning competencies,” she answered. Though that is the case, she mentioned that she believes that teachers will do their best to not compromised the teaching-learning process. Due to the change in the end of school year, the start of classes for the next school year will be on July 29. By 2025, the start will be June.
QNHS to offer science QNHS take steps for TechVoc conversion curriculum next year
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Kate Jasmine L. MACABIO
s part of the Department of Education’s (DepEd) commitment to provide quality education, the school administration together with the TLE department started steps for the conversion of Quezon National High School to a technical vocational school.
Before 2023 ends, the steps for the conversion already started. The head teacher for the TLE department, Norma D. Vicente said that they have already finished the assessment of tools and equipment available in the school. Due to the initial assessment, Vicente said that “we are not yet ready.” In response to the challenge of not enough equipment, the school admin already coordinated with the Municipal Local Government Unit (MLGU) of Quezon to ask for support. During the session of councilors last February 13, the council approved the request for fund for the additional tools and equipment needed. The Chairman of Committee
on Education, Hon. Jobert Zyrus V. Cadiente, expressed that the MLGU will always support any school plan for the betterment of the learners. “Always naman na susuporta ang MLGU sa anumang endeavour ng Quezon National High School basta nakikita namin na para ito sa ikabubuti ng mga bata,” he said. The School Principal Dr. Menalyn A. Salvador also added that the process is ongoing. “Actually, marami nang na-comply but there are still some requirements to accomplish,” she further said. As part of the requirements, the school principal together with the TLE Head Teacher undergone and passed the assessment on Organic Agriculture National Certificate II last March. As of writing, there is no target date yet on when to know the result.
Roselyn A. RAMOS
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ith the aim of producing learners with exemplary knowledge in science and mathematics, Quezon National High School will open its first special program offering: the Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) program for Grade 7 next school year. The STE curriculum is part of the Department of Education's (DepEd) Special Curricular Program in Science for the junior high school. Specialized science areas such as Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Consumer Chemistry, and Electronics and Robotics will be added as subjects. Further, the TLE subject will be replaced with Research subject in which Computer Education will be integrated. According to Tomasita L. Sabado, the Learning Area Coordinator for Science, the offering of the STE curriculum can enhance the reputation of the school showcasing its commitment to providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for the modern world. Page 3