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.