The Track and Field Competition
Posted by: Karlo Miguel Yu

Flag ceremony at Panaad     Before the Track and Field Competition happened, most of the students were excited but some wondered if the event would be postponed because of the weather just like some  of the previous years. Days before the event, announcements were made to students about the approval of the event as scheduled. Though it was approved, a single thunder during the day, means a no and a postponement will be derived.

With oly a sprinkle of raindrops our most controversial sports event took place as scheduled on July 18,2007. If the event had been postponed, it would have been a similar situation las year where students had gone mad syaing, "Why in the world did they postpone the event? When there is not even a single raindrop!". Fortunately, with a very hot and good weather, the terrible drama last year didn't happen again.

The competition was held at the Pana-ad Stadium. The elementary students from Grade Four to Grade Six and High School from First Year to Fourth Year participated in the event. The Juniors sold snacks and packed lunch to keep everyone from being hungry.

The activity started with the parade which included the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and raising of the Philippine flag, a prayer, the school banner, and the class banners, and the Oath of Sportmanship of the players. At last, Instramurals 2007 is now officially open!

With little changes, the events were still as follows, the 100M, 200M, 400M, 800M, 1500M, 3000M, 4x100M, 4x200M, 4x400M, Shot Put, Discus Throw, Javelin Throw, High Jump, and Long Jump. This climax of the activity was the implementation of Tug of War. Each team in this event consist of students in each group. In a stunning upset, the underdogs, Grade Four students overpowered the active Grade Five and the mighty Grade Six to become the first championis of the Tug of War in elementary level. Meanwhile, in the High School's level, the Junior and Seniors fought for the title, but it was the Juniors who took the final step and won the rivalry.

A few injuries were suffered. Many students got sunburns from being in the parade and competing in the Tug of War and even just cheering for their batch. Despite of those, the Track and Field competition was a success. No one went home dissapointed.

 
 
The Newly-improved Chinese Computer Laboratory
Posted by: Shelly Kate Lao and Ellani Huilar
 

Our new computer laboratory     Last year, the Chinese Computer Laboratory was established beside the English computer laboratory. The main purpose why they built it was to let students learn Mandarin in a fun way. 

    This year, there are great improvements seen on the laboratory. The new computers are more high-tech. the new tables for these computers are also suitable for the students. Many fun activities make students, elementary and high school alike, learn and enjoy studying Mandarin.  There are also games that help enhances our skill in it,too. Because of this, Chinese communications improved among students. Mr. Tsai also help us learn by being our guide during our classes in the laboratory. He helps us with our pronunciation and grammar.
 
    This helps us not to be bored with our Chinese lectures. It does not only help us in enjoying but also being an important factor that can lead us to success. That is why the building of the Chinese computer laboratory is a great improvement in  the Chinese curriculum.
 
 
The Newly Renovated FVR
Posted by: Jill Therese .U Au
 

Our new Film Viewing Room     Our school has really managed to improve, repaint and renovate  the classrooms, offices and other places for education. This shool year, the students will be able to experience the convenience to be brought by the newly renovated Film Viewing Room or the FVR. The FVR has been highly improved and reconstructed to make it better place for learning and an enhanced venue for film viewing. Now, it has an air-condition, better-quality seats and upgraded film viewing devices. With these new developments, students will be able to know and understand the lessons presendted by the teacher in the FVR in a clear and well-defined way. They would also be able to learn from the films they've watched and comprehend better.

    Undoubtly, the renovation of the Film Viewing Room is one of the shool's greatest accomplishment because the delightful convenience offered by it will surely benefit not only the students but the teachers as well.