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Volume I ISSUE II August 2024
The Official Publication of Panabo City National High School
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Art by: Breanne Lopez
GOING GLOBAL
|Elaiza Estremos
School cares for teachers’ mental health - Head teacher
ALS Curriculum extends worldwide
by: MARTINAH ERIKA MEÑOZA
by: KISHEY CABALLES
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eflecting their commitment to educational inclusivity and accessibility, Panabo City National High School enhances its Alternative Learning System (ALS) Program by going global. “We go worldwide. Global ang ALS learning sa Panabo City National High School,” PCNHS ALS Coordinator Lea Mendones said. PCNHS’ ALS is aimed at out-of-school youth and adult learners who
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The ALS initiative was designed with great opportunities to continue their shattered dreams and graduate to basic education.
have not been able to attend regular classes face to face. “The school remains dedicated to its mission of providing quality education to all, regardless of background or circumstances,” Mendones added. The school has implemented a user-friendly online platform to ensure that students can easily access their materials and participate in their studies from anywhere. “The ALS initiative was designed with great opportunities to continue their shattered dreams and graduate to basic education.” PCNHS ALS Coordinator Mrs. Lea Mendones said. PCNHS expanded the ALS program by integrating more technology-driven learning tools and increasing outreach efforts. Furthermore, Mendones added that they are currently having 371 ALS learners as of August 29, 2024.
Lea Mendonez PCNHS ALS Coordinator
REACH OUT. PCNHS is committed to providing quality education through its ALS program and aims to expand its global impact. |Elaiza Estremos
Principal thanks teachers on 60th natal day by: ROCHIE GABATILLA
BLESSED. Sir Esperanza shows appreciation to the faculty and staff for organizing and celebrating his birthday with him. |Elaiza Estremos, Love Alegado
BOOST WELLNESS. Paugnat supports teachers’ well-being through activities that improve physical and mental health.
Instead of wishing for himself, Panabo City National High School Principal III Sir Manuel Esperanza expressed his gratitude to teachers by wishing the best for his ‘second family’. On his 60th birthday, August 19, Esperanza thanked the school staff for
Panabo City National High School (PCNHS) Head Teacher Darna Tan expressed interest about the teachers’ mental health during the opening of Paugnat 2.0. Paugnat 2.0 is a “strategic” initiative that focuses on the physical health and community engagement of teachers by participating in various physical and mental health games and activities that reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance overall health. “Limitado ang ating pakikipagsalamuha sa kasamahan, kaya maganda rin ang gawain na ito para mapalawak pa ang pakikipagkaibigan natin at mas lalo nating makikilala ang mga kasamahan natin, lalo na sa mga bagong pasok na guro. “ said Head Teacher IV Ma’am Darna S. Tan. The games included every Thursday at 3:00 pm are chess, billiards, badminton, basketball, voleyball, e-sports, scrabble, word factory, and “laro ng lahi” for the culmination program where all teaching and nonteaching staff of PCNHS are divided into four teams, namely: Blue Orcas, Green Vipers, Pink Panthers, and Orange Tigers. “Gamitin ang lakas at kaalaman sa iba’t-ibang uri ng laro para manatiling malusog.” Tan added. The Paugnat 2.0 is under DepEd Order No. 14 s. 2020 Guidance and the Required Health Standards of Basic Education Offices and Schools that highlights the priority of mental health and psychosocial support services of all learners and DepEd personnel.
newsbit celebrating his birthday with him, while referring to them as his ‘second family’. “So today is my birthday. My wishes to all of you is [sic] happy family, good health, reaching 60 years old, and successful in your career,” he said. He also said that he hopes to see the
teachers in PCNHS reaching ‘more than his position’, which is the Principal III. “I wish that all of you will be reaching more than what I achieved. Why? Because it will tell me that I am a successful principal,” he added.
Japanese singers perform in PCNHS by: KISHEY CABALLES
Japanese singers Sakura Dolls, Ziga, and Tonihira El gave their special performance in Panabo City National High School on August 29, 2024. The japanese singers said they were honoured to have their Asian Tour concert in the Philippines.