CEAP Youth Congress 2015

The 6^th Catholic Education Association of the Philippines (CEAP) Youth Congress was held last August 1 and 2 at the University of San Agustin in Iloilo City.  And the six of us, namely Marlyn Bernasol and Micah Ramirez from Grade 10 and Eleazar Sayon, Louis Spenzer Umali, Steve Louise Rotelo and myself from Grade 9, were sent to be the representatives of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City among the 2,021 total delegates of the Youth Congress. 

The Youth Congress’ theme is “Catholic Schools in the Year of the Poor” which promotes a positive attitude of students towards poverty.  The program included a talk about Poverty which was relayed by Mr. Richard Pazcoguin and Monsignor Meliton Oso, Director of Jaro Archdiocesan Social Action Center.  They tackled on what the Bible says about poverty, the issues of poverty, hunger and unemployment and the challenges to the youth of today.  Then a Eucharistic Celebration was presided by Monsignor Ely Rafael Fuentes and Rev. Fr.  Jose Gualberto Villasis gave the homily.

At the end of the program there were dance animation, youth jam which played praise and worship songs and a talent show which was participated by several schools.  We learned many things about being poor in spirit and how to serve the poor.

Written by Lord William Pacurib, Grade 9

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It's Play Time!

After two months of schooling, as a break from the daily classroom routine of our Preschoolers, they went on a trip to Lopue's East Centre Fun Place to play and had some snacks and chocolate sundae at McDonald's East.  

The Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten morning class went last July 30.

The Morning class of Pre Kindergarten and Kindergarten

The following day, the afternoon class had their turn.

The Afternoon class of Pre Kindergarten and Kindergarten

The Book Lover's Club "Storytelling Activity"

The Book Lover's Club had a storytelling activity at the school library last July 18.  The club is headed by the librarian, Ms. May Santillan, and is composed of 20 members from grade 4 to grade 10. We started the storytelling activity by reading three series from “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” books.  

After that we read “I Went to the Zoo,” a biblical story, and we had a bible sharing.  We ended the club meeting with snacks. 

I’m looking forward for another Book Lover's Club meeting wherein our mind is fed with knowledge and our imagination widens from the books that we read. 

written by Marlyn Bernasol, Grade 10-Hope 

Bible Quiz 2015

For the first time, St. Francis School of Assisi of Silay City participated in the 6^th Society of St. Paul's National Bible Quiz 2015 last July 18 held at The President's Hall of the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, Bacolod City.  

Representing SFAS were the Grade 9 students namely, Steve Louise Rotelo, Eleazar Sayon and myself.  There were 23 Catholic schools in Negros Occidental that joined in Western Visayas Elimination Round.  Unfortunately, we were not able to make it to the Semi-Finals.  However, we still feel blessed with the experience.  "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in you." (1 Thessalonian 5:18).

Written by Lord William Pacurib, Grade 9

Grade 4 Recollection

Last July 11, the Grade 4 students had a day Recollection at Balay Kalinungan, Bacolod City.  The students heard Confession on July 9 at the school's prayer house.  

  

The recollection was facilitated by Sir Jomar Eguid and student assistants, Marlyn Bernasol of Grade 10 and Louis Spencer Umali of Grade 9.  They prayed the rosary and had a drawing activity of the most important person in their life. The students were given the chance to know more about God and His greatness.

They had film showing of “Joseph the Dreamer” and “Ang Sulat ni Bunso kay Ina.“  Sir Jomar shared that the students were participative and cooperative.  He also had them write on the Message City, a make-shift expression wall to write down their feelings and learning after the activity.   

I learned not to be jealous if someone has a new thing.  And I know now who is God. by Kimberly Capablanca

I learned about loving my parents.  I liked watching the movie about God and drawing my loved ones.  by Arianne Joy Valencia

I learned to love my parents because they might be gone soon. I also learned to be friendly at all times.  I liked the part where we made drawings and gave it our all and then they ripped our drawings because they showed us how God feels when we destroy the things He creates.  by Leirae Joyce  Casamayor

I learned not be jealous and I liked the movie "Ang sulat ni Bunso kay Inay".  by Nicole Educado

Grade 5 Recollection

Last July 10, the Grade 5 students had a whole day Recollection at Domus Dei in Silay City.   They had their Confession on July 9 at the school prayer house.

Brother Arnold Pendon Demapanag and Brother Joemar Marifosque of the Sacred Heart Seminary facilitated the Grade 5 students.

Activities included Drawing, Group Sharing, Film Showing (Inside Out), Mass and a quick visit to the Elderly Priests.

I learned to love our parents and our classmates.  by Juliana Marie Canasa

I learned about the importance of our parents and family and how to be creative.  by Nichole Anne Valencia

I liked the film showing.  by Ashley Santillan

What I like is making the family chart.  by Grace Coja 

American Composer visits St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City

American composer and conductor, Joseph "Joe" Curiale, and his friend Erel Bucayan visited St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City last July 2 and shared cute purses to 1st to 3rd grade scholars and met Tapulanga Foundation Board Officer, Joey Benin, at the P U N O N G.

"My recent visit to St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City was an inspiration. The loving atmosphere, and warmth of the students and faculty made it clear that this is a school where real education can be found. Having the good fortune of Executive Director Ma Carmela Abello Golez serving as my tour guide, it was easy to understand how this was achieved. It requires strong and intelligent vision, backed by love, compassion, and unbending dedication to reach and maintain such a high and noble goal. I look forward to visiting again as soon as possible," Dr. Curiale shared.