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THE OFFICIAL ENGLISH PUBLICATION OF DON ALEJANDRO ROCES SR. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL
FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES RESURFACE AFTER TWO YEARS
Brigada Kick Off Program, successfully done in DARSSTHS – The Flint By: Jehn Ceryle Bonita
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s face-to-face classes nears, students and staff of Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Science Technology High School (DARSSTHS) participate in the Brigada Eskwela Kick-off Program with the theme : “Tugon sa Hamon ng Ligtas na BalikAral “ held on campus last August 3, 2022 at 8:00 A.M. The opening event consisted of a motorcade parade, a Zumba event, and a program where a few guest speakers came to give inspirational messages and where the schedules of each Brigada Eskwela activities were announced.
Roces Publication, successfully brings home the bacon By: Maryeighn Chanelle Nicole Moreno
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on Alejandro Roces Sr. Science-Technology High School (DARSSTHS) publication joined the District IV Secondary Schools Press Conference 2022 held in Eugenio M. Lopez Jr. Center for Media Arts Senior High School and won third place overall with the guidance of Mr. John Edmark Telesforo and Ms. Louchie Almoite which took place on Dec. 10, 2022. The winners from the press conference are announced at the multi-purpose hall during the flag ceremony as a way for the school to express its sincere appreciation. In order to help young journalists expand their skills and knowledge, the school welcomed speakers, guests, and trainers. Despite being under time constraints, the participants managed to use all of the training advice and provide their best performance during the press conference. Everyone was ecstatic and overwhelmed with joy upon learning that our school had made it into the top 3. Their efforts had clearly paid off.
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By: Lizette Mikylla Miguel he Department of Education (DepEd) formally opens the brand new School Year 2022-2023 on Aug. 22, 2022, with face-to-face classes eventually returning amidst the risk of the pandemic after two long years of learning under online classes.
Vice President and DepEd Secretary “But on the negative side, there are the health Sara Duterte said in her 2022 National and safety protocols. But, anyway, all you Speech that the return of in-person classes have to do is to be aware of the situais a “victory” for every learner. Each student has tion and to follow safety protocols so that their own opinions about this setup since they everybody is still in good health and continue are locked in a virtual learning system. It is a big learning,” Ms. Ella stated. adjustment not just for the learners but also for the teachers. Teachers and school staff of DARSSTHS held a Brigada Kick-off event on Aug. 3, 2022, as Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Science-Technology part of the preparation for the upcoming oneHigh School (DARSSTHS) is still in the process of on-one classes. Classrooms and hallways are adjusting to the new setup. Rocesians and teach- ready to be filled by students. The school is ers have different viewpoints on blended learning. looking forward to more activities that will be According to Ms. Claire Ella, the School Partnership held in-person. Focal Person (SPFP) of DARSSTHS, “For me, I think this is a recharge for all of us, but still, I think it will Students and teachers are still adapting to be better if we teach the students face-to-face. I on-site learning after being locked in online think they will learn more if it’s face-to-face.” classes for almost two years. Lots of adjustments have been made to this learning system. Although these in-person classes will Despite the challenges, like the virus’ risk be more competent than virtual and other difficulties, everyone hopes for learning, there is still the threat of successful and smooth face-to-face classCoronavirus Disease (COVID-19). es this School Year 2022-2023.
Everyone from the school had a part to play in order to make this event a success. For instance, school principal, Mr. Quirino Sapon says that he, as one of the school heads, needs to spearhead the Brigada Eskwela in order to prepare the school holistically , not just for the classrooms, but also for the teachers and students as well.. Multiple members of the COOP and the School Parent-Teacher Association (SPTA) also made donations to the school, and volunteered for the different jobs needed for this Brigada. Along with the faculty members and parents, students from various school clubs also came to join in the motorcade parade which aims to campaign the Brigada Eskwela program and invite others in the community to join. This kickoff program was held with the help of multiple school partners. Though there were difficulties such as the challenge of the pandemic, and time constraint due to their short span of time to prepare the activities – the event was still put together successfully. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Furthermore, the school paper advisers should be acknowledged, for this is their first time attending a face-to-face press conference, and they are already able to guide their students well. Mr. John Edmark Telesforo, Flint’s school paper adviser, was even surprised and grateful for winning third place overall since all the schools that attended were really a great challenge for everyone. “Since it’s my first time, I was really happy with the result because I didn’t expect it na mag thithird tayo. Ang inexpect ko lang makakapag participate tayo and we will, of course, win something but I didn’t expect na mag thithird tayo.” said by Mr. John Edmark Telesforo.
DSPC: Back on Track By: Abby Jane San Diego
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Everyone hopes that we can maintain this rank as they look forward to what will happen in the next phase of this press conference.
fter a lapse of two years due to the pandemic, District 4 Secondary School Press Conference (DSPC) returned on-site with the theme, “Campus Journalism: Locally Responsive, Globally Engaged” commenced on Eugenio M. Lopez Jr. Center for Media Arts Senior High School (ELJMASHS) last Dec. 10, 2022.
"Ang Roces ay sandigan! Don Alejandro Roces Sr Science and Technology High School's English and Filipino publication snatches the third place for the overall winners in this school year's District 4 Secondary Schools Press Conference on December 10, 2022”
With the contestants and school paper adviser from each school present, the Presscon initiated with National Anthem and Doxology performed by Media Tones. After that, Dr. Josehpine M. Maningas, the school principal of ELJMASHS, formally welcomed everyone with her opening remarks.
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“The smiles on the students’ faces after receiving the awards.”
DSPC is where all witness the tough battle of school journalists from all-over District 4. With pens and passion as their weapons, the contest began as the delegates of each category went to their respective rooms to start the workshop and contest proper.
“Journalism is an act of faith in the future” – Ann Curry
Finally, the journalists were thrilled as the winners of each category were anEveryone was filled with excitement nounced. It has been two years since as the Presscon was finally back on the last time everyone got this feeling. face-to-face set up, although some of them hadn’t been fully adapted. “In face-to-face setup, I can feel the excitement of everyone. They were “I am still adapting, it’s not the past hugging each other after the winners tense yet. Since we are Filipinos, were announced,” a student from Don we are resilient, we adapt to all the Alejandro Roces Sr. Science-Techthings that are given to us.” the SPA nology High School (DARSSTHS) said. of Quezon City High School remarked.
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