LHS Project ARON hails as one of the Best CI Project and Documentation

 By Ashley Fazon

Photo from Nora Villalobos

Lagro High School’s Project ARON (Academic Remediation through Operation on Numbers) was awarded as one of the Best CI Project and Best in CI Documentation in Congressional District V announced last September 29, 2021, on a virtual presentation and report by CDV-CI Project KUMUSTAHAN 2021.

The said Project competed against 18 public high schools and the team was led by Mrs. Maria Amalia Tungol-Acidera.

Project ARON was first implemented in SY 2015-2016, it is a continuous improvement project of the Lagro High School Mathematics Department conceptualized to help students improve their numeracy skills, operation skills, mastery of the four fundamental operations and achieving better academic performance in Mathematics.

Mr. Jerico Ifurung, a Mathematics teacher and one of the contributors to the project said in an online interview that the project is really helpful especially to those students who have Math anxiety and have a Waterloo on the subject.

“They will be guided to master the basic concepts of Math when it comes to arithmetic which is vital throughout their learning until college." he stated.

Former LHS Principal Dr. Maria Noemi Moncada commended Mrs. Acidera for a job well done, “Congratulations! Magaling talaga yang inaanak ko, just a proud Ninang here”.

Quezon City Mrs. Heidee Ferrer also praised Mrs. Acidera on a Facebook post made by Mrs. Nora Vergara.

This is the 3rd time that Project ARON was awarded by the Schools Division Office of Quezon City since it was implemented.

LHS student wins two consecutive division and national contests

 By Adrian Salim, Andrew Mendoza, and Julian Sagenes

Photos from Isaac Amba

Lagro High School Grade 10 student, Isaac Red Amba, won Division level, Online Spoken Word Poetry and National level, Earthistic Traditional Art Category in the month of November.

Amba won the first contest, Online Spoken Word Poetry in the Division level placing 2nd among the 10 schools that competed at Quezon City Public Library in Cubao on November 18, 2021.

He also placed 3rd amongst 15 school competitors in the Earthistic Traditional Art Category at National level on November 29, 2021.

"I was happy and overwhelmed kasi I am achieving those awards. Isipin mo first time ko sumali sa spoken tas nanalo agad, even though nakakapagod and sobrang hirap, I think it is all worth it especially I am recognized as well," said Amba.

He stated that this was not the first time he had entered and on a poster-making competition, but this was the first time he felt nervous about almost failing to provide the artwork on time due to poor internet connection.

"I got nervous but felt fulfilled the time na na-pass ko na yung work ko and pumasok naman. I feel really grateful sa support na binigay sakin ng classmates, family and other friends and relatives ko na naging contributing factor din ng pagkapanalo ko. I am indeed blessed with all the people around me that always give me the best support," Amba added.

The awarding for the Online Spoken Word Poetry gave the winner, Isaac Red Amba with cash prize on December 2, 2021 and for the Earthistic Traditional art Category on December 4 of 2021.

Former campus journalist gives back with 2 tablets

 By Isaac Amba

Photo from Josephine Bonsol

Lagro High School's former campus journalist donated two Mediatek tablets for the journalism class, delivered to Lagro High School via Lalamove, last January 6.

Edgardo Vasquez handed out the tablets as goodwill for the Lagro High School campus journalists in need for this school year.

"I think na we should always give back to our alma mater especially may pandemic, marami talagang marami talagang studyante ang gusto makapag-aral kaso nahihirapan, kaya kung kaya tumulong, tutulong tayo.", said Vasquez.

English Journalism adviser, Ms. Josephine Bonsol, expressed her gratitude and appreciation to her former student.

"They are the same batch na pag may contest, nagbibigay ng transpo and food natin.", she added.

"I am very happy that some of them still care about the Campus Journalism and the journalists. And every year, nagbibigay sila ng electricfans kaya anim yung electricfan sa classroom.", she stated.

Vasquez was the former copyreading and headline writing contestant of LHS Courier, batch 2003.

NSPC 2nd Placer conducts webinar on Editorial Cartooning

 By Nicole Amar, Reese Rabulan, and Samantha Montojo

Photo from Lagro High School Courier FB Page

NSPC 2020 2nd Placer, Amos Ulang, a current UP Diliman student taking up Fine Arts, conducted a webinar on Editorial Cartooning last January 8, 2021, via Google Meet.

Amos Ulang along with Jade Louis R. Mempin, and Christian M. Gonzales joined forces to share their knowledge with campus journalists from Lagro High School and John J. Russell Memorial High School.

The webinar featured editorial cartoons from other artists and Ulang expressed his gratitude on Facebook stating, “Thank you Sir Rene Aranda, Sir Chico David, at Sir Jade sa pagpapahiram ng ibang cartoons niyo for examples.”

Aleks Garcia, a participant from LHS, stated “They were so immersed with teaching us what editorial cartooning is, that I also got immersed in learning. It was a very memorable experience! I would want to participate a second time if given a chance.”

Ulang showed enjoyment for the webinar and said via Facebook,

“Sobrang nag-enjoy kami!, Sana makapagturo pa ulit kami ng iba pang related sa art ‘pag may time!” Ulang said.

LHS resumes online Science remediation classes

 By Monique Disamburum, Arianne Tupaen, and Raniel Capinig

Photo from Cristina Altoveroz Delizo

DepEd mandated all public and private schools to have remedial classes for students in their failing subject areas last March 23, 2018, to help students cope with their failed grades and for them to pass the subject.

Lagro High School only offered Science Remedial classes for failing Grade 8 students since the S.Y 2017-2018, however it was discontinued due to COVID-19.

An online meeting with the parents of the failing student will be conducted first for consultation and for their consent as the remedial classes will take more time for the students to answer their modules and activities prepared by the teachers.

The student will have a separate google classroom and all the video lessons and worksheets prepared by the teacher will be uploaded, a target date will be set for them to watch the video lessons and answer all the worksheets given.

Mrs. Cristina Altoveros Delizo, a Science teacher and one of the teachers assigned for remedial classes said in an online interview that the only difference between the Science remedial classes now is that it is done immediately before the end of the grading period and it is online.

“Actually, maganda at maraming benefits itong science remedial classes. Dahil dito, pwedeng makabawi yung mga students na nagfail sa Science subject at tinutulungan nito ang mga students na makapasa. Isa pa ay naiiwasan na magrepeat ng grade 8 ang ilang mga students sa tulong nitong remediation classes.” Mrs. Delizo stated.

She also stated that 50 students during the 1st grading underwent Science remedial classes, but not all of them accomplished all the given worksheets and activities.

“Sa totoo lang, mahirap talaga iperform yung mga worksheets and activities kasi nasa online classes tayo and medyo nahihirapan akong mag manage ng time pero maganda ito kasi binigyan ako ng chance na mabago ang grade ko at para makapasa ako.” stated Jessry Costinar from Grade 8 Tindalo, a student that underwent the Science remedial classes.

"Mas natuto ako dahil don and maganda siya dahil nababalikan yung mga lessons mula sa umpisa. Mahirap yung mga lessons pero dahil doon mas marami akong natutunan. Masaya din ako kasi nakapasa ako at nagimprove na ang grades ko at hindi na ako nagreremedial." Gabriel Cuanan from Grade 8 Dapdap said in an online interview, a student that also underwent Science remedial classes.

LHS, Ateneo join hands for Project ALAM

 By Nicole Degisica and Roven Dancel

Photo from Mathplus Resources FB Page

Lagro High School partnered with Ateneo De Manila University to establish Project ALAM (Ateneo-Lagro HS using Apps from Mathplus Resources) for high school students last August 27, 2021 in a capacity-building webinar via Zoom.

Ateneo Math Professors and Proponents of Project ALAM namely Dr. Ma. Louise Antonette N. De las Penas, Dr. Jumala F. Sarmiento, Dr. Maria Alva Q. Aberin, Dr. Mark Anthony C. Tolentino, and Dr. Agnes D. Garciano attended the said meeting.

Ateneo De Manila University created applets that were helpful in Math and Statistics, students of Lagro High School will download and use them, and then LHS math teachers will also help in improving the applets.

Estrella Licerio, Grade 10 Mathematics teacher expressed her gratitude for Project ALAM, “The apps were really helpful not only for us teachers but also for our students. Pwede ring maging guide or review yung apps na binigay for students who have a hard time understanding a certain lesson.”

“Grade 10 students were able to use Factor Fuse, it helped them in finding the measure of an inscribed angle, angles formed 2 intersecting secants, 2 intersecting tangents, secant and tangent, and proving,” she added.

Fernando Garcia, STE 9-Goodall stated his experience In using the apps, “Very convenient naman po siya, hindi po nag t-take ng too much space for android users. Sobrang easy pong i download since may instructions na I g-guide ka. Hindi rin po lag compared sa other app.”

“Very interesting yung mga app na binigay sa main, at the same time helpful in enhancing our skills since STE students kami. Parang preparation for the next grade Level an rin.” Fernando added.

A survey was conducted after the student downloaded and used the apps, comments and suggestions were asked for the improvement of the apps.

Some of the applets were AlgeOps ,Catch the Carrot, Grid Game, Ordering Game, Just Keep Solving, AngleXplore, Total Commander for Grade 7, AlgeTiles, Drawline, Number Puzzle for Grade 8, Simplifying Radicals, Prove It, Two-Column Proof, Stats, Counting and Probability for Grade 9 and Factor Fuse, Central Inscribed Angle, Intersecting Chords Theorem, Secant Tangent Power Theorem, Two-Chord Power Theorem for Grade 10.

RITS donates Smart TVs for LHS Brigada Eskwela 2021

 By Nicole Degisica, Roven Dancel, and Adrienn Mendador

Photo from Lagro High School Courier FB Page

Richbar Institute of Technical Skills (RITS) gave two units of 40” Smart TV for this year’s Brigada Eskwela last August 16, 2021 at Lagro High School.

RITS became this year’s top contributor out of 32 donors for LHS Brigada Eskwela 2021.

“Ako ay lubos nagagalak dahil ang BE sa taong ito ay matagumpay sa kabila ng matinding hamon dulot ng pandemya. Ang spirit ng bayanihan ay buhay na buhay at naipakita sa pamamagitan ng pagtutulungan ng iba't ibang sektor ng lipunan para maging matagumpay ang BE.” said Mrs. Eva Claire P. Dugang, Administrative Officer II for Senior High School.

“Those Smart TV’s will be used by different departments for their classes.” said Brigada Eskwela 2021 Coordinator, Mrs. Maria Teresa A. Isidoro.

“Makakatulong siya as visuals, maiiwasan ang paper works in terms of presentations and mas gaganahan ang mga bata kasi techno ang lesson.” said Mr. Paul Benjamin Paz, an English teacher in LHS.

Based on the Record of Donation Received noted by Lagro High School Principal, Dr. Diego M. Amid, LHS also received electronic equipment (7 SMART TV, 1 epson printer, 2 PLDT wi-fi, 1 coffee maker, 1 unit of Humidifier, 15 Lenovo Tablet, 15 SMART pocket Wi-Fi, 15 Wireless Keyboard, 15 Keyboard Stand), health kits/equipment (65 packs Assorted Health Kit, 31 gallons of alcohol, 117 boxes of facemask, 978 pieces face shield, Vitamin C 16 boxes), school supplies (200 books about accountancy, 20 posters, 9 boxes of bond paper), and other things (8 pots of plants, 25 loaves of bread, data (for 78 learners), 3 portable sink, 3 shovels, P28k yearbook, P18k worth of cash).

Those donations also came from TELSTRA, Center for Barista, Rebisco Foundation Inc., Maynilad Water Services Inc., PIPCA Eastern Metro Manila Chapter, and other school organizations together with teachers, parents, and alumni.

Amid pursues 'Gulayan sa Paaralan Program'

 By Katrina Cobsilen and Nicole Faustino

Photo from Rubelyn Piguron

Dr. Amid, Lagro High School’s principal sustained the Gulayan sa Paaralan Program, during this pandemic in Lagro High School, and made plantations for vegetables to promote sustainability and nurture nature.

“Si Ma’am Eva Perez ang nag motivate na magkaroon tayo ng urban gardening, at STE ang in-charge doon, dahil nga may Environmental Science tayo. Having Gulayan sa Paaralan has a positive impact on the economy and environment and also for the food security and production and also to promote urban gardening.” Thelma Valentino, Environmental Science teacher said.

Despite the pandemic, Dr. Amid decided to continue the program to make it an advantage especially for the school’s utility workers. Because of this, they had a source of food during the lockdown.

“Masaya ako na naisipan ng ating school principal at ng buong staff na magpagawa ng gulayan dahil bukod sa nakaganda ito sa school naging convenient din ito para sa buong staff, dahil nakatulong ito upang mapanatili ang healthy diet ng bawat isa at nadagdagan din ang aming kaalaman ukol sa pagaalaga ng mga halaman.” Rubelyn Piguron, one of LHS’ utility workers stated.

“Maganda na magkaroon ng Gulayan sa paaralan kasi this is where you can practice cultivation, lalo na kayong mga students, para malaman niyo yung kahalagahan ng pagtatanim at ano ang maidudulot sa inyo nito.” Thelma Valentino stated.

Dr. Amid considers urban gardening as an encouragement for learners to apply their knowledge to reality by allowing them to start doing things out at school which can help students develop an interest in agriculture after experiencing cultivation through urban gardening.

“As a student who experienced urban gardening due to Environmental Science, I realized that urban gardening helps us, students, to see the results of our decisions and actions because it is difficult to plant especially since we need consistency in watering the plant and monitoring it every day but in the end, it is all worth it because we can see our hard work. Having urban gardening at school has helped me to better understand the importance of gardening to our health, environment, and our community.” Grade 10 STE student Jennie Lacson, stated.

Benefactors start construction of new CRs and Wash Facilities

 By Isaac Amba and Ashley Fazon

Photo from Isaac Amba

School Admins, Faculty, and Benefactors started the construction of new comfort rooms and wash facilities in Lagro High School, during the pandemic.

The said project was created because of the primary issues about the Learner-Toilet Ratio of the school and it was sponsored by private companies through funds and donations.

According to LHS Mathematics Head Teacher, Nora Villalobos, new wash areas were placed in front of the Vargas building, the guidance office, and beside the court.

“Nagdagdag po si sir (Principal Dr. Diego Amid) sa harap ng Vargas (building), tapos dinagdagan po niya iyong nasa tapat ng guidance office, ‘saka may wash area na rin po sa gilid ng court, sa harap ng TVL (building).” said Villalobos.

According to LHS Grade 10 student Karylle Cajanding, “Magandang balita iyon kasi kung iisipin hindi talaga enough yung tig- isang washroom ng boys and girls sa number ng students ng buong school. Based din sa ibang friends and other classmates ko, hirap silang makaihi nung face-to-face classes pa kasi sobrang daming students din ang naghihintay sa CR, since laging overloaded yung CR nahihirapan din itong mamaintain ng maayos."

She also stated that the construction of these new comfort rooms and wash facilities would be really beneficial, not only for students but also to all of the teaching and non-teaching personnel in Lagro High School.

"Sobrang importante talaga magkaroon ng mas maraming access sa proper sanitation facilities since 'di lang naman students nag C-CR, pati rin yung ibang teachers and staffs sa school. Also, para narin maiwasan yung mga hygiene-related diseases na cina-cause ng mga bacteria and fungi from restrooms na pwedeng makaapekto sa mga tao sa school." she added.

SDO QC launches LHS' SMAW Work Immersion Training Center

 By Azalea Tupaen

Photo from Josephine Bonsol

SDO QC launched Work Immersion Training Center-LHS-SMAW- Calfstein last June 13, 2022, at Lagro High School.

The Local School Board, SDS, ASDS, and QCPSTA president attended the launch of the Work Immersion Center in Lagro to show their support.

LHS English journalism teacher Josephine Bonsol posted pictures taken during the launch, "Providing opportunities to thelearner is our utmost priority and we are all grateful for the Launching of Work Immersion Training Center-LHS SMAW-Calfstein today." she captioned.

Work Immersion Training Centers was SDO QC's answer to the problem of SHS graduates having problems on getting hired.

“We are strongly suggesting that Work Immersion should be implemented for the Senior High School learners as they are nearest to accomplishing their postsecondary goals and dreams,” according to DepEd Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones

“Naniniwala tayo na ang Grades 11 and 12 ay kailangang bumalik sa kanilang klase, so ‘yong immersion natin ay kasama sa babalik sa ating face to face classes." Assistant Secretary for National Academy of Sports and Field Operations Malcolm Garma shared.

The program aimed to help and train our SHS students to be more qualified and job ready.

LHS conducts first Research Congress

 By Adrian Salim and Raniel Capinig

Photo from LHS SHS Research Congress FB Page

Grade 12 STEM students, together with Mrs. Maria Kristine Tamayo and Mr. Ravinal Ravis Jr. held the first Lagro High School - Senior High School research congress “Inno: Vision'', showcasing research studies of grade 12 students, last June 6-7, 2022 via Google Meet.

One of the event’s hosts, Shannen Manzano said that Inno: Vision is an event to inspire and motivate the aspiring student researchers of LHS by presenting their ideas and concepts discovered and investigated by grade 12 students in each strand.

"It took a village to create such a successful and fruitful event, a lot of planning, trial, and errors, and of course a 101% effort from the whole team. It was a rollercoaster ride, " said Manzano.

"I would love the next batches to experience such a wonderful and knowledgeable program. It is something that would be very helpful for themselves and their fellow batch”, she added.

One of the attendees, Leia Amrose Amba from STEM 11 -Pascal said "The research congress was fun to attend given that it offers different ideas for incoming grade 12 students like there are a lot of categories that I could choose that satisfies my interests. I learned a lot and it was fascinating to see how well it was conducted”.

“The congress was very organized for an event that was held for the first time. It was amazing to see that they are able to gather speakers from different strands and different teachers, and their evaluations and attendance were well-formulated”, Amba added.

According to Manzano, they would most likely organize this kind of event again in the next school years since it garnered a lot of positive feedback from the attendees.

LHS student Shannen Manzano enters Top 24 in MWP 2021

 By Azalea Tupaen, Katrina Cobsilen, and Elaisa Obero

Photos from Shannen Manzano

Lagro High School's Grade 12 student Shannen Manzano secured a place in Top 24 among 43 candidates in Miss World Philippines 2021, held at Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center last October 3, 2021.

Manzano also got into the Top 10 in three Fast Track Challenges including Best in National Costume, Miss Talent, and Miss Multimedia.

"I am the youngest and the tallest candidate and I am here to represent to youth that we are very empowered, resilient, confident and we are purposeful enough to stand on this stage and to be a representative." Shannen Manzano stated in the Question and Answer portion.

The Lagro High School Social Media Club, teachers and students congratulated Ms. Shannen Manzano for making the school proud in Miss World Philippines 2021 via social media posts and comments.

Manzano expressed her gratitude for the opportunity she was given and to the support she received all throughout her journey with multiple Facebook posts she posted last October 10.

"As our Grand Coronation Night was aired tonight at GMA 7, it still felt surreal seeing myself on national television slaying the nation stage at the age of 17 makes my heart so full and happy. I'll be forever grateful for this opportunity. I am now officially closing this journey with a smile and a happy heart." she stated.

Tracy Maureen Perez was crowned Miss World Philippines 2021 with Miss Eco Philippines, Kathleen Paton, Miss Tourism Philippines Trisha Martinez, Miss Reinahispanoamerica Emmanuelle Vera, Miss Environment Philippines Michelle Arceo, Miss Multinational Shalia Rebortera, and Miss Eco Teen Philippines Tatyana Austria.

The crowned queens will go and compete overseas to represent the Philippines with their respective international competitions.

Amid delivers his first SOSA

 By Efren Marcial Jr, Julian Sagenes, and Raniel Capinig

Photos from Ask Lagro High FB Page

Lagro High School principal Dr. Diego Amid delivered his first State of the School Address (SOSA) last December 3, 2021, via Facebook live stream.

The SOSA included various subjects such as the condition and achievements of LHS as well as future plans for the improvement of the school.

One of the main highlights of the SOSA was the preparation to pilot face-to-face classes. It was stated that pilot face-to-face classes for 97 students among SHS TVL strands particularly SMAW, RACS, EIM, EPAS, and Cookery learners would be possible depending on the DOH and DepEd guidelines and updates.

"Lagro High School had conducted subsequent meetings to meet the requirements of the organization ensuring the safety and health measures while complying with the need for face-to-face classes.” Amid said.

The SOSA also covered the school report card of the 16 indicators which include the following: enrollment, drop-out ratio, promotion rate, health and nutrition, learner’s materials (modules), literacy level, NAT results, learners-teacher ratio, learner-classroom ratio, learner-toilet ratio, teacher’s highest educational attainment, school awards, funding sources, the status of AIP, stakeholder’s participation, and SBM level of practice.

Near the end of the speech, Amid addressed the immediate concerns of some priority improvement areas which mainly covered the needs of learners and teachers as well as the school itself amidst this pandemic, and also, particularly on the upcoming face-to-face classes.

Ending the speech, Amid stated, "Finally, we need you, we need more parents and guardians if the parents are not available to meet and heed the learners' needs. We need more understanding and patience among parents and teachers to help address unavoidable circumstances of learners and teachers."

"We all need to address the mental health issues of our learners and our beloved teachers because it takes more than two to make things happen. It takes you to serve you better. We all need you to make their dreams come true." he added.

LHS begins pilot F2F classes for TVL students

By Nicole Degisica and Roven Dancel

Photos from Josephine Bonsol

 

131 Senior High School Technical Vocational - Livelihood (TVL) students, together with six TVL teachers participated in the Pilot face-to-face classes in Lagro High School last February 14, 2022.

Lagro High School received a safety seal certification from the Department of Education, which served as an indication that the school was ready to hold limited face-to-face classes.

“Lagro High School had conducted subsequent meetings to meet the requirements of the organization ensuring the safety and health measures while complying with the need for face-to-face classes.” Lagro High School Principal, Dr. Diego M. Amid said.

During the flag ceremony,. Diego M. Amid said that he was happy and he admired the courage of the students to learn. “Ako ay nagagalak na makasama kayo at makita ng personal, humahanga ako sa inyong katapangan upang matuto.” Dr. Amid said.

According to Jay Mar A. Corbo from Grade 12 TVL Home Economics, section Astor, he was very excited since TVL students are skill-based. “Nung una nag alangan pa ako kung mag vovolunteer ba ako, kasi natatakot ako sa Covid, pero nag join na ako kasi sayang ung skills na maituturo nung teacher ko” Corbo said.

Following the DepEd order no. 017 series of. 2022, Lagro High School expanded their limited face-to-face classes, and 26 students from caregiving and immersion also participated last May 17, 2022.

Aside from this, junior and senior high school teachers were expected to report to the school during their asynchronous schedules.

LHS also conducted face-to-face classes for the alternative learning system program every Saturday, led by Mr. Jay-R Tadeo.

LHS also introduced 32 student teachers from Colegio De Sta. Teresa De Avila.

Students and Teachers were required to follow all the safety health protocols inside the school such as wearing face masks all the time, social distancing, using alcohol before entering the classroom, and submitting contracting forms.