Vol. XXIII No.1 Official Publication of Colegio San Agustin Grade School Department June-August 2007

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AUGUSTINIAN EDUCATIONStrengthening values through generationsStrengthening values through generations

This IssueIntramurals ‘07Augustinian

WeekFestivities

Fr. Rector’s Birthday Bash

29th Service Awards

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Celebrations of EXCELLENCEAugustinian Triumphs

Augustinian Endeavors

GS’PAASCU Achievement

Editorial BoardAY 2007-2008

Ma. Raizza Renella P. BelloEditor-in-Chief

Oscar A. Acopiado, Jr.Associate Editors

Jeffrey Kyle L. Goyena

Managing Editor

Ma. Katrina Louise T. OngAnne Camille M. Ortiz

News Editors

Legrand H. Buan

Features Editor

John Carlos C. SiosonScience Editor

Tanya Kriselle S. ChuaLiterary Editor

Verne Stephen M. VillegasSports Editor

Correspondents

Jessica Mae C. Orense

Robbin Charles M. Dagle

Cyrene Danielle P. Navia Audrey

Jella Marie P. Carillo

Ian Benedict R. Mia

Mark Gabriel D. Ordonez

Abdul Kadir R. Faisal Reginald Larracas

Lara Andrea R. Montales

Mikaela Kate B. Ramirez

Gabriel Abeleda

Noelle Clara Sofia P. Fajardo

Leanne D. Balmes

Flora Anne R.

Angela Rebecca I. Flestado

Carmela P. Dagdag

Raphael Rodolfo

Anne Camille M. Ortiz

Arianna Gabriella T. Faustino

Angelo S. Fernandez

Ma.Celine LarracasTammy De Roca Luigi

Rita De Luna

Machelle Basoc

Rain ValdezBeatriz San Mateo

Juhi V. Vaswani

Yuki Funaki

Viancci Dominic M.Villegas

Palabrica

Bianca P. Navia

Contributors

Jose Ramon Ladlad

Abcede

Yoon Jin Tanay Naseeba

Madhuri

PrincipalFr. Horacio R. Rodriguez, OSA

Mr. Oliver N. PalmaAdviser

Consultants

Mr. Marvin M. Enderes

Ms. Remedios R. Del Rosario

Dr. Amelia G. Ronquillo

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Simplicity makes the Difference

GS earns PAASCU nod anew

Augustinians GO GREEN

CSA celebrates Augustinian Week

Student leaders attend PACERS week

WHAT SAY YOU? Pondering Policies

When Mother Nature strikes back

FROM ALL CORNERS: The Hand of Fate

GALLERY

29th Service Awardees

Potter Reviews

Dolphin goes extinct because of humans

COMICS

LITERARY

AWARDEES

CSA Varsity bags 3rd in Palaro

GAMES

COVER CONCEPT About The Cover

AcknowledgmentsMrs. Milagros S. Contreras

Ms. Maria Carmen SantosMr. Victor SamonteMr. Emmanuel M. Feliciano

Mr. Willy Tenorio

Ms. Josephine RuizMs. Ava Marie GalvanMrs. Dhors GabutinaMr. Reynaldo C. RamiloMrs. Eulalia Curaming

Mrs. Mary Lou Vasquez

Front Cover:An entry to the recent Calendar Design Contest, the art work by Vince Gonzales of 5J sets a CROSS in a colorful background: a fitting representation of GOD’s promise of salvation through His Son’s ultimate sacrifice. It also affirms that through life’s ups and downs, GOD remains in our midst.

Back Cover:Another entry to the same contest by Celine Marie Autencio of 5D. The art work depicts a typical rural scenery wherein nature is preserved and remains thriving; an environment that every Augustinian vows to safeguard.

AUGUSTINIAN EDUCATION:Strengthening Values through Generations.- students from different levels and teachers of different generations are shown in the classroom working together uplifting and strengthening values t h a t p r o m o t e t h e Augustinian ideals.

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Arianna FaustinoIan Roncesvalles

Mrs. Jenny Salvana

Gr.5 Kindness

Mrs. Josefina N. Urgel

Mrs. Maria Lourdes Itoralba Ms. Marita Roquero

Mrs. Vilma Audije

Mrs. Maxima B. HadarlyMs. Eloisa Marie Lacap

Mr. Louie Neil Lucas

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MA. Qyana Chanelle A. Pelayo

Editorial 1JUNE - AUGUST 2007

Simplicity makes the difference...

eople parading brand new cars on the streets, the elite covering their arms and necks with precious jewelry, filling their

bags and pockets with the latest in technology; all these overwhelm the simple wonders in life. In the world today, simplicity has been stormed by extravagance and callousness.

See our society, see our environment. Look intently, look today.

Think of what is happening and observe the changes each day. People become more educated in technology with all its monthly advancements. This is a destructive force that drowns simplicity; that which has been proven useful is now forgotten by the many.

Everyday, the wealthy go to different places showing off their shiny cars, hanging-out in high class malls and buying what they want. They pay large sums of money for clothes, jewelry, and many an unnecessary thing that costs as much as a regular employee’s monthly salary. Vanity! For these are not requirements for one to have a happy life. One must only remember the difference between the want and the need; between vanity and simplicity. More importantly, one need only choose between the two, wisely.

Sadly, while people boast of gadgets they own and new trends they follow, more than half of the country experience poverty. Slums align the highways; a problem the government cannot fix due to a myriad of reasons ranging from lack of funding to the pettiest of excuses. Ironically, high ranking government officials ride in expensive cars and wear accessories that cost a fortune.

Darkness looms over the future of the poor. If these public servants could not practice simplicity in their lives, what kind of governance can we expect from them?

This has become a problem not only in our nation, but also in other supposedly developing countries. Truly, people for some reason nowadays drag themselves toward pointless equipment that do them no good at all . Instead, it simply feeds the wanton yearning for some high-tech materials that contribute to the detriment of the environment.

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We, as Augustinians, must make a stand.

We must imbibe simplicity in our daily lives, both at home and in school. Let us refrain from bringing hi-tech, pricey and utterly irrelevant-to-our-education gadgets to school. For whether it is our motive or not, we may end up bragging about them to our schoolmates.

In Church, as in any other place, we should also be simple and decent. Let us avoid wearing topless shirts and short mini-skirts. It is a sign of disrespect to the house of the Lord; and insinuates, in some other places, a lack of self-respect and corrupt morals even.

We, as Augustinians, should draw the line between the need and the want. Doing this will lead us to progress rightfully within ourselves and with others; within our society . We may not realize it, but the most precious things could be found in simplicity.

We must practice simplicity in our daily lives, both at home and in school.

We, as Augustinians, must make a stand.

We, as Augustinians should learn the difference between the need and the want.

The most beautiful things could be found in simplicity.

Look intently, look today.

Editorials2 JUNE - AUGUST 2007

a agos ng buhay, hindi natin maiiwasan ang makisabay sa pagragasa ng iba't ibang pangyayaring maaring dumating sa araw-araw nating pakikibaka. Mahirap, lalung-lalo na kung ang daloy ay mula sa isang talong napakataas ng pinanggagalingan ngunit napakababaw ng babagsakan. Ngunit sa harap ng lahat ng ito, mayroon tayong kasama. Hindi lang naman tayo ang butil ng tubig. Napakarami natin sa dagat ng buhay.

Kaya nga, sa tuwina, sila’y nasa tabi natin, umaasang sila’y may makakasama rin.

Sila'y mga kaibigan.

Hindi ba't napakasarap at nakapagpapayapa na kahit saan man tayo dalhin ng agos ng buhay ay lagi tayong may kasama, sa pagtaas o pagbaba man?

Lahat ng bagay ay bigay ng Diyos, kabilang na rito ang ating mga kaibigan. Sila'y tila mga anghel sa lupa na tumutulong at pumapatnubay sa lahat-lahat ng mga pagsubok na maaring dumating sa ating buhay. Hindi nila hinahangad na ika'y mapasama o masaktan.

Ang tangi nilang hangarin ay makita kang nakingiti, masaya, maligaya.Minsa'y nakakatawa ngang isipin na kaya lang natin ginagawa ang isang bagay ay dahil sa ating mga

kaibigan. Isang halimbawa ang pagpunta sa paaralan. Madalas banggitin ng mga mag-aaral na mas nakakaengganyong pumunta sa eskwela dahil makikita nila ang kanilang mga kaibigan.

Ngunit huwag magkamaling isipin na ang mga tinurang kaibigan ay mga kamag-aral lamang. Pagkat ang pagkakaibigan ay hindi napapako sa mga ka-edad lamang. Maari rin kasing maging kaibigan ang mga guro, mga tagapamahala, mga pari, at kahit na ang mga sekyuriti gard at mga dyanitor.

Subalit sa agos ng buhay, minsan may nasusumpungang landas na mabato. Hindi maiiwasang magkaroon ng kaunting hindi pagkakaunawaan at iba't ibang klaseng pagtatalo. Kasama kasi ito sa pagpapatibay ng pagbibigkis sa pagitan ng mga magkakaibigan.

Tulad ng sa awiting Pananagutan; “walang sinuman ang nabubuhay para sa sarili lamang.”

Tunay ngang kaysarap sabihin at marinig ang mga katagang, “Walang iwanan.”

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AnghelSA AGOS NG BUHAY

aking up early in the morning with the feeling of sleep still over me, I prepare for school. I go on with my morning routine, take a bath, dress up, and eat. I then patiently wait for my mom to finish her own routines before she drives me to school. Up the street near our village gate, I spot an old lady in a tattered duster

rummaging through the trash cans, picking up every recyclable material she could possibly sell. Out our village, we pass that corner, or what could be a residence for a family of five. A tiny “kariton” is parked there, children inside playing games and eating “pan de sal” without a care in the world. Their parents, troubled, sit outside on a box laid out as a mat.

Caught in a traffic jam, I come to notice the pollution we humans bring. I see motorcycles and other vehicles speed by leaving a fog of black smoke behind. Moving on to the bridge, a man throws his sandwich wrapper into the Pasig river. Factories abound along one side, each coughing out smoke onto the air, dumping chemical waste. A big sign near the foot of the bridge announces a government project “restoring” the river. How ironic! Thoughts race through my mind about these so-called projects. I wonder if these were ever truly finished. It isn’t a secret that funds go into the pockets of corrupt and greedy officials. Funds that could've been used for the education of hundreds of children, or for building infrastructures, or for any worthy cause.

I reach school with a heavy heart, minutes away from being late. These problems are getting out of hand. Society suffers because of the things we do. And come to think of it, I wonder what we, mere students, could do to help? And the answer; a whole lot actually... if we develop in us concern for the common good. We need not look further to start, for here in our school there are many ways we could do our part. Outreach programs for various beneficiaries are being conducted in each

class. The past Newspaper Fund Drive's proceeds were donated to the less fortunate. Sacrifice Days, Love Offerings, or whatever you may want to call them; we have done. This year, our school introduced Biodegradable day to promote ecological awareness. Recycling and not using plastic cups and Styrofoam containers help save the environment.Outside school, efforts could also be made. Donating to the needy by sharing our clothes or food could be done. We could recycle our bottles,

cardboard boxes, aluminum cans by bringing them to the junk shop. If you noticed, some supermarkets also give out bags that could be reused

in bringing home groceries. Doing these things would definitely benefit us all. Reality-check - the world isn't getting better. A nd how to sto p the w orse? Let us start caring for our environment. Let us nurture concern for the common good in our hearts and do our part!

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News 3JUNE - AUGUST 2007

Attended by around 1000 parents, CSA conducts parents' orientation with performances by some of the staff members and chosen students.

Last June 23 at the CSA theater, Fr. Horacio Rodriguez, OSA, introduced to the parents the mission/vision thrust of the school; while Fr. Joel Santiago explained to them the school’s rules and regulations and Dr. Amelia Ronquillo discussed in-depth the importance of the home-school collaboration facet of the school’s curriculum.

After the general assembly at the theater, the parents met the advisers in their respective classrooms where they elected officers from amongst themselves and discussed in detail classroom rules and regulations as well as grade level activities.

roving excellence is its game, the Colegio San Agustin Grade School Department once again adds another feather to its cap as the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and University

(PAASCU) awards a “highly satisfactory” rating in its recent resurvey visit to the school last November 28-29, 2006. With the highly satisfactory grade, the PAASCU board granted the department a reaccreditation for another five years. (clean slate)

The PAASCU accreditation is granted only to schools who apply for accreditation. These schools constantly seek ways to develop their institutional programs and uphold standards of excellence in education. “The school wants to continuously improve the quality of education; thus we apply for reaccreditation” said Grade School Assistant Principal, Dr. Amelia G. Ronquillo.

GS earns PAASCU nod anew Oscar A.Acopiado Jr. & Robbin Charles M.Dagle,7C

True enough, there was a large improvement in the school's facilities, instruction and curriculum after the PAASCU visit. “Augustinians should always do their best, for the good of their fellowmen and for the glory of God” Dr. Ronquillo stressed out.

Last year's visit was led by Mrs. Evelyn Angeles, Assistant Principal for Academics of Claret School, Quezon City. All in all, eight accreditors plus one PAASCU representative visited the Grade School Department last year. The PAASCU team will again return on school year 2012-2013.

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Upholding the culture of excellence

CSA conducts Parent’s OrientationCyrene Danielle P. Navia, 5C

Parents listen attentively during the orientation

CSA staff performing: WELCOME TO THE FAMILYFr. Joel Santiiago,OSA; As he explains school do’s and dont’s

A red letter date - this was how the CSA family celebrated the 76th birthday of beloved Fr. Horacio Rodriguez last August 10, 2007.

The whole CSA community threw a bash for the very much loved celebrator through songs and wishes, throwing in a gift or two. At the GS covered court, the graders had their chance to greet Fr. Rector a happy birthday via grade-level-birthday-yell/cheer/dance/song.

Grades 1 and 2 sang their hearts out. Grades 3 and 4 danced with gusto while grade 5 rapped and rhymed. The grade 6 rendered a clever remix of pop hits; and the grade 7 sang their gratitude through the tune of popular music.

After the greetings, grade levell representatives gave symbolic gifts to

Fr. Rodriguez.T h e e c s t a t i c

Fr. Rector expressed that he was moved and inspired by the effort exerted by the grade school to make his s p e c i a l d a y t r u l y unforgettable.

John Carlos C. Sioson,7DCSA throws a bash!

ArtWork by Patricia Marie Asakusa, 6K

Joo, Hye Soo 6L

A l s o d u r i n g t h e ceremonies was the induction of the newly-elected Grade School Student Government (GSSG) officers. Fr. Rodriguez swore in the new officers in the persons of Jeffrey Kyle L. Goyena, president; Raphael Cecilio S. Rodolfo, vice-president; Mia Czarina Roxanne M. Martinez, secretary; Maria Raizza Renella P. Bello, treasurer; Jessica Mae C. Orense auditor; Jamie Lou R. Conner, P.R.O.; Carlos Manuel A. Ilagan grade 4 batch representative; Marianne D.G. Bartolome, grade 5 batch representative; Juliana Lizette H. Ramirez grade 6 batch representative and Maria Carmela P. Dagdag, grade 7 representative.

They were the victors of the GSSG elections last June 29 wherein students from Grades 4-7 participated actively.

This will be the challenge of the Eagle certificate awardees for SY 2006-2007 from Grades 1 to 6 who were honored at the Recognition Day last July 13 held at the CSA Theatre.

The Recognition Day rites featured an exhibition of Augustinian talent as the different sections of Grades 2-7 performed their song and dance numbers.

Meanwhile, the awardees sung a special finale song number set to inspire their fellow schoolmates to achieve more.

After the performances, Grade School Department principal and CSA rector Fr. Horacio R. Rodriguez, OSA together with Grade School Assistant Principal Dr. Amelia G. Ronquillo handed the certificates to the awardees.

“To whom much is given, much is expected.”

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To open the new school year, Mr. Clarito M. Mamorno gave a

special talk to Grade 6 and 7 pupils regarding Augustinian Behavior Management, otherwise known as the Restorative Approach.

Held last June 14-15, 2007 at the Sta. Rita de Cascia Hall, the talk was mainly about improving one's behavior and conduct.

When asked about the success of the project, Mr. Mamorno stated: “It is a project aligned with the principles of restorative approach. Until we have finally established its implementation, we can not say whether it is effective or not. In the meantime, it'll do us best to help make this project a success.”

Grades 6 and 7 attend Behavior Management Seminar

Audrey Bianca P. Navia, 7C &Jella Marie P. Carillo, 6B

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In order to support some students in their

studies, the Guidance Center started AHA, which stands for Augustinians Helping Augustinians.

The purpose of this special activity is to help and inspire Augustinians to attend to the needs of their fellow Augustinians. The students will be able to share their talents and to work together to surpass challenges in school life. Mrs. Meyeth A. Angat and Ms. Panganiban stressed, “The focus of AHA is to develop personal empowerment in each student. For a start, the number of students who joined AHA was satisfactory. It can promote the value of selflessness by helping each other beyond class hours, by not thinking of a great reward, and by extending your time to help especially those in need.” Guidance Center conducts AHA

Ian Benedict R. Mia 7C, &Verne E. Villegas 7I

Robbin Charles M. Dagle, 7C

Everywhere we go, we see and follow rules. These rules change from time to time.

This school year, students are asked to bring mugs every Wednesday to help lessen the use of plastic cups in school. Every Friday, we have the “No Junk food day” for students to realize the i m p o r t a n c e o f g o o d nutrition.

New policies include the assigned places for the students every dismissal time. These policies are for t h e b e n e f i t o f t h e younglings of the grade school. This also keeps the order and discipline of the students.

CSARaise Ecological Awareness;Promote Order and Discipline

New Policies

Jeffrey Kyle Goyena, 7D

Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

-anonymous

ArtWork by Alyssa Talens, 6J

News 5JUNE - AUGUST 2007

Numerous complaints about outfit worn by some parishioners during mass that are both revealing and therefore distracting have prompted the Philippine Catholic Church to issue a strict dress code.

“ T h e g u i d e l i n e s s e r v e a s reminders to dress appropr iate ly because other people are scandalized,” stressed Peachy Yamsuan, spokeswoman for the archdiocese.

Philippine Catholic Church

Issues Dress Code for Mass

Tanya Kriselle S.Chua,7

It works like this. Posters about the recommended church attire are placed in areas that can easily be seen by people passing by and going in the church. Pictured on it is the dress code: women are not al lowed to wear miniskirts, short shorts, very skinny pants, tube tops, spaghetti straps, s l e e v e l e s s b l o u s e s , p l u n g i n g necklines, and bare midriffs, whereas; men are not allowed to wear basketball jerseys, baseball caps, and shorts. Instead, the archdiocese recommends that women wear office attire, school uniforms, blouses, and long gowns, s men must wear t-s h i r t s , j e a n s o r s lacks. Continuous offense of the rules may result in the loss

PUPILS ATTEND RECOLLECTIONS Mark Gabriel D. Ordonez,7C

To spiritually strengthen and reinforce our Catholic faith, the Grade School Department conducts its annual recollections for students from grades 1 to 6, and the annual retreats for the grade 7 students for school year 2007-2008. “It is the spiritual formation for all students. These are different from the classroom activities because these activities are designed for them to grow in their faith,” said Christian Living coordinator, Ms. Ma. Christina Santos.

The overnight retreats are held at the Mother Spinelli Retreat House in Tagaytay City, starting from July 28, 2007.

Fr. Edmund Galicia, MMHC, will be the retreat master along with other seminarians.

of access to the church.“The posters clearly

show how one should be properly dressed for church” said Fr. Godwin Tatlonghari of the archdiocese's Ministry of Liturgical A f f a i r s .

The Philippines is the most predominantly Catholic country in Asia, with more than 80% of its estimated 86 million people practicing the religion.

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To raise awareness on man's continuing abuse to environmental resources, select sections from the 7th grade as well as tree planting participants from grades 6 and 7 attended a talk held by the Haribon Foundation, last July 30, 2007 at the Sta. Rita de Cascia Hall.

The talk was led by Mrs. Chris Cenal of Haribon Foundation. During the seminar, it was discussed how everyone could help save the depleting forest resources. Students were introduced to rain forestation as one of the keys to the crisis. Rain forestation is planting native trees; ones that are common, easy to find, and grow quickly here in the Philippines that could replace the logged down trees.

She also explained that through this, we would be able to prevent calamities like flooding and landslides that would in turn avoid many casualties and damaged properties. The seminar was also in preparation for the tree-planting participants who were going to Caliraya, Laguna.

Students Attend Haribon SeminarMark Gabriel D. Ordonez, 7C

ArtWork by Julie Dolotina, 6K

It is better to need little than to have too much.

News6 JUNE - AUGUST 2007

Jeff Michel P. Carillo, Jessica Mae C. Orense, Oscar A. Acopiado Jr., all from 7C and delegates for the MTG (Mathematics Trainers Guild), and Michael P. Brodeth from 6B, will be competing this year in a series of math contests.

As the Philippines’ representatives, they will be competing against different grade school students around the world. Jeff Carillo and Jessica Orense will be competing at the India Math Wizard Competition to be held in Laknaw, India from October 27-30.

Aside from this incoming contest, there have been contests won earlier this school year. Michael Brodeth won a bronze medal at the Hua Bei Sai Math Competition at Huishu, China last July 16-20, while Oscar Acopiado gained third honor at the China Primary Math Competition at Shijiazhuang, China last August 10-14.

These delegates started their training in August last year and were chosen through an intensive training last summer in Subic. They were again selected through another intensive training also held last summer at the Deeco Academy, Pasig with a few others from different schools. “I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they will win the gold this year after all the trainings they have endured,” stressed G.S. Math coordinator Ms. Linda Vibal.

Abdul Kadir R. Faisal, 7D &Reginald Larracas, 6B

WhizzesJoin and triumph math contests

Ms. Jo Ramos Buenviaje of Unilever, maker of Knorr products, came to CSA last July 2007 to promote “Makulay ang Buhay sa Sinabawang Gulay.”

A project of Unilever Philippines, it aims to impart to children the importance of eating vegetables and encouraging them to make it a part of their daily diet.

Ms. Buenviaje talked to the 5th graders stressing that eating vegetables regularly will make them healthy, strong and alert. She advised them to try eating different kinds of vegetables to ensure that they get all the nutrients they need.

The seminar was held in observance of Nutrition Month.

“Makulay ang Buhay”visits CSA Lara Andrea R. Montales & Mikaela Kate B. Ramirez, 5K

The CSA pair of Kristine Joyce Go, 5J, and Arthur Anthony Saulong, 3J, won the 2005 Healthier You-Nutri Quiz held at Sulu Hotel, Quezon City last July 31, 2007. They bested 124 students from 62 schools. Mary School of Baliwag was 1st runner up; International Christian Academy was 2nd runner-up.

In addition, CSA was also awarded the title “Nutrition Advocator” during the said competition.

To prepare for the contest, Go and Saulong studied about nutrition for six weeks under the tutelage of Mrs. Leticia Gascon assisted by Ms. Leiliza Felix, Ms. Theresa Simborio and Ms. Ricel Laurio.

Their hard work paid off as they received the prize of Php 2,500.00, a glass trophy and a medal.

CSA Wins Nutrition ContestLara Andrea R. Montales, 5k

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Augustinians Celebrate Buwan Ng WikaWith the theme “Maraming Wika, Matatag na Bansa”,

CSA celebrated last August the National Language Month.The various activities held during the month-long

observance sought to strengthen our sense of nationalism and pride in our Filipino roots.

With the set theme, the National Language Commission aimed to identify all the dialects of the Philippines as a natural and social treasure.

Furthermore, it presented the value of the national language, of local dialects and of English for the ethnicity, communication, literacy and education of Filipinos.

Lastly, it showed the advantages of multi-lingual regulations to support both the local and global environment.

To support the Community Extension Services project of

the GS Department, the Newspaper Fund Drive was

launched anew last July. During the NFD period, pupils were

once again seen threading down the hallways carrying a stack of old newspapers, magazines and directories that they would generously donate.

In the grade level areas, towering piles of these donations guaranteed a successful

endeavor.The 1st NFD of the 2007-2008 SY yielded a whooping Php 187,268.00; an amount that will surely go along

way in helping our less fortunate brethren.

ArtWork by Kaur Sandhu Manpreet, 6H

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News 7JUNE - AUGUST 2007

Yes, CSA's new color is green!

During the Tree Planting Reforestation Program conducted at the Caliraya Watershed in Cavinte, Laguna, on August 4, 2007; officers of

the Grade School Student Government (GSSG) together with select students of Grades 6 and 7 took part in the event. With the students were Dr. Amelia G. Ronquillo, Grade School Assistant Principal; Mrs. Milagros S. Contreras, Grade School Student Activity Coordinator; Ms. Jona Marie de Mesa, Grade School Social Studies Coordinator and 7 other members of the Grade School Faculty.

The CSA delegation planted about 950 trees during the one and a half hour activity. These trees would help to alleviate the effects of global warming and help the electrification of the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR).

After the tree planting, the contingent went on lunch at the Japanese Garden. It features a 158 step-stairway that offers a 180 degree view of the watershed.

Tree planting with the use of “rainforestation” method means planting with the use of native trees. This method is more effective because it uses trees that are familiar to the Philippine environment and that can easily be recognized by indigenous creatures.

“God loves the children, the innocent, the infants, the simple.”

Archbishop Gaudencio Rosales emphasized this in his homily during the opening mass of the 2nd National Congress on the Holy Childhood last July 12 at the Manila Cathedral. The theme was, “Filipino Children: Reflecting Love, Radiating Joy, Renewing the Church.”

He also explained the 3 goals of the Holy Childhood: Children helping children, children praying for children, and children inviting other children.

The Augustinian Larks and Boys Choir served as choir for the celebration. They were awarded with a Certificate of Appreciation.

From the latter part of the day up to the next day, talks, dance animations, prayer sessions, and workshops according to interest were provided to the delegates from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

The closing ceremonies were held July 14, 2007 at the Cuneta Astrodome. Again, Augustinians were able to take part with the class presidents of the 4th & 5th grades with select 6th graders and the GSSG officers attending.

Robbin Charles M. Dagle, 7C

Graders compete in Robotics OlympiadLara Andrea Montales, 5K

Augustinians spice up National CongressJessica Mae C. Orense, 7C

Augustinians GO Green!

Two teams from Colegio San Agustin competed and bagged the 4th place in the National Robotics Olympiad last September 17 and 19, 2007 at the Alabang Activity Center in Muntinlupa City. With Ms. Leiliza Felix as coach, Team A is composed of Abdul Kadir Faisal (7D), Jaime Cruz (6D) and Joseph Marius Valenzuela (5H). Team B, on the other hand, is composed of Ramon Cuello (7B), Rafael Miguel Rodolfo (6C) and Ma. Nicole Tacuboy (5F), with Mr. Dagame Bohol coaching.

Students from all over the country gathered to compete in this contest. The winners will carry the Philippine flag in the World Robotics Olympiad to be held on November 16-18, 2007 in Taipei.

The teams looked forward to battle against the best students from around the country. Abdul Faisal said, “We were excited because it was a nice opportunity for us.” Ms. Felix revealed that the rigid training started last June 25 and everyone has worked tirelessly since. “All the contestants prepared very hard to bring glory and honor to Colegio San Agustin” she further stated.

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CLE Coordinator Ms. Kitte Santos:Up on stage during the congress

Congress stage

Preparing for Mass:Priests gather and prepare to concelebrate

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News8 JUNE - AUGUST 2007

Makulay na ipinagdiwang ng mga mag-aaral at guro ng Colegio San Agustin,(CSA) ang huling araw ng Buwan ng Wika noong ika-28 ng Agosto,2007..

Ang pagdiriwang ay nagwakas sa pamamagitan ng pagparada sa school grounds ng mga mag-aaral at guro na may mga magagandang kasuotan bilang pagpupugay sa kagandahan at karangalan ng kasuotang Pilipino.

“Bata, bata, halina't magbasa!”To promote children's literacy for locally written books, the Filipino department launched the “Kuwentuhan sa Silid Aklatan” last January 29, 2007. It featured the members of the school's newly formed Gifted Storytellers Club delivering the most well loved Filipino stories of all time.“This project aims to instill leadership in the hearts of the children. It also aims to develop their zest for reading books of all sorts” stressed trainor and club moderator, Ms. Rosemarie R. Vasquez. “It also encourages them to visit the library more often to read” she added.The program goes on everyday from 10:50 to 11:50 am at the GS Library, and is open for Grades 1-4.

Kasama sa pagdiriwang ng Linggo ng Wika sa buwan ng Agosto,ay ang pagdaraos ng mga patimpalak sa iba't-ibang baitang. N a g k a r o o n n g I s a h a n g Pagkukuwento mula sa Una hanggang Ikatlong mga baitang.

Aklatang Pagkukuwento naman at Pagsulat ng Dayalogo ang naging tagisan para sa Ika-apat na baitang; samantalang sa Ika-limang baiting ay nagkaroon ng pagalingan sa Pagsulat ng Sanaysay.

Pagsulat naman ng Tula ang pinagkaabalahan ng Ika-anim na baitang at Paggawa ng Maikling Kuwento ang naging mga labanan sa Ika-pitong baitang. Nagkaroon sila din ng labanan sa Debate. Ayon kay Gng. Pamela M. Lustado, Fil ipino Coordinator , “Ang mga patimpalak ay isinagawa upang malinang ang kasanayan ng mga mag-aaral sa malikhain at pormal na pagsulat kung saan maibabahagi nila ang sariling kultura at pagkakakilanlan bilang isang Agustino. Kudos sa mga nagwagi at sa kanilang mga magulang.”

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entertain lower gRadersGabriel Abeleda, 7D

Angela Rebecca Flestado

Noelle Clara Sofia P. Fajardo at Leanne D. Balme, 6C

Mga Agustino

Nari to ang l istahan ng mga nagtagumpay na Agustino:

Nagtagumpay sa Buwan ng Wika

Isahang PagkukuwentoUnang baitang:Ferdinand Leandro Quinto, 1D - Gintong katibayanMa.Vivian Alyss Constantino,1F - Pulang katibayan Rayvhen Mico M. Roalma,1I - Asul na katibayanIkalawang baitang:Margaret Anne L. Elardo, 2E - Gintong katibayan Alliab V. Khan, 2J- Pulang katibayan Lorenzo Mari M. Vergel, 2K - Asul na katibayanIkatlong baitang:Kelcey Roche I. Palileo, 3A- Gintong katibayanJohn Angelo F. Cerezo, 3E- Pulang katibayan Bienne Angela S. Contreras, 3K - Asul na katibayan Ika-apat na Baitang:Aklatang PagkukuwentoMaria Aurea Vic tor ia C. Panaligan, 4C - Gintong katibayan

Jan Robert D. del Va, 4F - Pulang katibayan Jamie Anne B. Guttierez , 4L - Asul na katibayanPagsulat ng DayalogoChristine Gabrielle D. Gacusan, 4M - Gintong katibayanRiane Mitzi B. Manuel, 4J - Pulang katibayan Janine Estelle Lorenzo, 4G - Asul na katibayan (sundan sa d 11)

Pista PilipinoKasuotang

Like scenes of long ago: Teachers & students don traditional Filipino Costumes incelebration of Buwan ng Wika.

ArtWork by Jared Sarmiento, 6H