Marcelanians Reap Medals in the 40th PCSPCC by Rowena C. Lazaro Ten Marcelanians recently brought pride to the school as they reaped 10 medals in the recent 40th Pasay City Schools Press and Contests (PCSPCC). It was held last September 3-5, 2019 at Jose Rizal Elementary School, Pasay City. The conference theme was “ Fostering Literacy on Campus Journalistic Writing”. It is one of the most prestigious contest ofthe Department of Education (DepEd). The event featured the Elementary and High School Campus Journalists. The press conference included inspirational message from the Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Evangeline P. Ladines as she talked about being agents of positive change as Journalists in the ever changing context of the Philippines.Ten finalists were chosen in each category and was awarded at Friday’s culminating event. For individual awards, Jean Marchienette Viray won 5th place in “Feature Writing English”; Irish Nicole Teodosio won 8thplace in “ Newswriting English”; Alyssa Nicole Labandia won 5th place in “ Pagwawasto at Pag-uulo ng Balita”; Julianna May G. Tomas won 9th place in “ Science and Health Writing English”, and Yutomo Dominic Abiad won 3rd Place in “ Photo Journalism”. For Group categories awards, Samuel Ybriel Manalansan won “Best in Script Writing and Best Team Broadcasting”;Jennelyn C. Abendano, Jamaila Maverick, Mary Zephyrish Pearl Torres and Jerome Saldana won 1st Place in “Collaborative Writing English/Filipino”. These pupils are off to the Regional Press Conference this October 2019 where they will represent the city in hopes of qualifying for the National Conference next year.
Validation of School’s Best Practices
Validation of School’s Best Practices by: Errol John P. Ruiz In order to intensify the School Monitoring Evaluation and Adjustments (SMEA), the Schools Division Office conducted a validation of the best practices of every schools in the division. MMES identified two best practices, “Project BAGSIC” which stands for Beautification AndGreening the School Initiative and Cleanliness Campaign and “Project ROSE” or Read One Story Everyday. The validation team was composed of the Officer-In-Charge of the Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Melody Cruz, Mr. Librado F. Torres, CID Chief and Ms. Flair S. Pajarillaga, in-charge of the Division Monitoring Evaluation and Adjustments (DMEA). The panel had a face to face interview with the proponents of the project as well as the school head, Mr. Noel F. Junio. Project BAGSIC was conceptualized last school year by Mr. Errol John P. Ruiz, MMES Master Teacher 2. It aims to promote beautification and greening of the school campus through collaboration among teachers, pupils, parents and stakeholders in planting flowers and plants around the school. It also supports the implementation and intensification of the Go Green Program and the revival of the GulayansaPaaralan Program. The project also promotesadherence to school policies regarding proper waste disposal and supports the “Marcela ay Pagandahin, MgaKalat ay Pulutin” Campaign. It also encourages active participation of stakeholders in school activities, programsand projects and address problem in absenteeism. On the other hand, Project ROSE was originally introduced by Mr. Noel Junio, School Principal and implemented by Grade Two Teachers. The project aims to develop pupil’s comprehension level, enrich vocabularies, and rekindle love for reading of pupils in grade two through reading one story everyday before the class starts and during free time. This routinary activity develops habit in reading at the same time practice fluency and spelling. The validation lasted for an hour. The proponents successfully defended their projects with help of the school head. This division initiative truly helps the school to seriously implement programs and projects. It also encourages teachers to develop their conceptualizing skills in making projects that will address the gaps in the educational scene.

“The Journey of an Outstanding Teacher” An SDO Pasay City Teacher Induction Program Initiative
“The Journey of an Outstanding Teacher” An SDO Pasay City Teacher Induction Program Initiative by Ana Mae G. Gelacio The newly-hired teachers of DepEd Pasay City was initiated through an Orientation Seminar on Teacher Induction Program last August 23, 2019 at the Eurotel Hotel, Makati City. It has been a fruitful engagement for the new generation of teachers where they learned so many things as they start their journey in the field of education. To inspire the newly-hired teachers, the SDO invited one of the Most Outstanding Teacher of the Division of Pasay City, Mr. Errol John P. Ruiz, Master Teacher 2 of Marcela Marcelo Elementary School to share his Journey as an Outstanding Teacher. Mr. Ruiz was the 2018 Most Outstanding Public Servant of Pasay City in Education given by the Knights of Columbus. On the same year he was also awarded forGawadKagalingansaPagtuturo by the SDO Pasay City. He was also the delegate to the 2016 Korea-Philippines Exchange Teachers Programme for Global Education in Seoul Korea. He shared his decade of experience in the service to the new generation of teachers in the division. His journey as a teacher wasn’t easy. It entails discipline, hard work and dedication to the service. He also shared to the new generation of teachers his personalized 10 Commandments. According to him new generation of teachers must respect the seasoned teachers, devote time and energy for the school, be punctual and avoid absenteeism, be active and creative. He also reiterated to always show respect to the school heads. Above all he reminded the participants to aim to be promoted because it will serve as a challenge and inspiration to do better. Truly Mr. Ruiz’s journey is worth emulating and it serves as an inspiration to all newly-hired teachers to be dedicated in this chosen field. The whole day event was a great success for it prepared the newly-hired teachers on their journey in the field of education for the coming years.