SFAS Scouts' Institutional Backyard Camping

SFAS Scouts (Rover Scouts, Senior Scouts and Boy Scouts) held their Institutional Backyard Camping at Hacienda Tinihaban 1, Sitio Takas, Silay City last July 14 – 16, 2017. Different activities were done such as the physical strengthening training, Bivouac drills, team building games and spiritual enrichment.

Before the day was over, all Rover Scouts had a meeting, ticking our checklist to make sure we had everything we needed for the next day. It was a challenge to be a Rover leader. by Angel Dimanalata, Radiant Leader

We prepared different activities for the students especially conducting leadership training and workshops to develop the leader in them.  The rainy weather was a challenge for all. The rain tested their skills, especially when some scouts’ tents were flooded and they didn't know what to do. Everyone had fun helping each other. The scouts learn by experience so they know what to do next time. by Sir Romnick Sadio, SFAS Troop Leader/ Assistant Scout Coordinator

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Kulminasyon ng Buwan ng Wika 2016

Sa loob ng isang lipunan na nagbabago na kung saan ang mga radikal na kaisipan ay umiiral, mahalaga pa rin ang pagpapahalaga sa mga diwa at ugali na nagbuo sa atin bilang isang bansa kahit na may kalumaan ito at hindi na naayon sa panahon.

Ngayong Agosto ng taong 2016 ang St. Francis of Assisi School ay nagdiwang ng Buwan ng Wika, na may temang: "Filipino: Wika ng Karunugan." Ang pagdiriwang ito ay naglalayon na pukawin ang isip ng mga estudyante sa pagmahal sa sariling wika, pagtangkilik sa ating sariling kultura at kasaysayan, pahalagahan ang ating pagka Pilipino at higit sa lahat ay buhayin ang diwa ng patriotismo. Idiniriwang rin ito bilang alaala sa ating yumaong pangulo na si Manuel L. Quezon, ang Ama ng Wikang Pambansa.

Noong Agosto 17, isinagawa ang Larong Pilipino sa lahat na pangkat.  Nang ika-25 ng Agosto, isinagawa ang isang Kompetisyon ng Katutubong Sayaw (Folk Dance Competition) at Paligsahan sa Deklamasyon at Extemporaneous Speaking Contest.

At sa huling sabado ng Agosto, ay ginanap ang Kulminasyon ng Buwan ng Wika. Sa araw na ito, maraming aktibidades ang isinagawa na sinalihan ng mga mag-aaral, guro, kawani, magulang at mga bisita.  Lahat ay nagsuot ng mga pambansang kasuotan. Mga mag-aaral mula unang baitang hanggang sa ika-apat na mataas na paaralan ay nagtanghal ng Modernong Sayaw, Sabayang Pagbigkas, Himig Handog (Kompetisyon sa pagkanta) at nagtapos ang araw sa paglaro ng Bingo. 

Isinulat ni:

Lord William B. Pacurib, 10-Hope


Mga larawan dito.

Celebration of Nutrition Month 2016

It is important to take care of one's health to avoid getting sick.  We need to take care of our health because this body is God-given.  This is what the celebration of Nutrition Month is all about.

Cooking Contest

This month of July, St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City celebrated the Nutrition Month with the theme mandated from the Department of Health as "First one-thousand days ni baby, pahalagahan para sa malusog na kinabukasan." Last July 27, a Zumba Competition was held with the aim to encourage students to be physically fit.  The Freshmen won on high school category and the Grade 5 won on the elementary category. A Nutrition Symposium was held and participated by the people from Silay City Health Center. The main topic was about the prevention of Dengue Fever since this is rampant in the city of Silay lately.  Also, the Ten Kumainments (or the Ten Commandments for Healthy Eating) was also emphasized to promote good and healthy eating habits.

Nutrition Symposium by Silay City Health Center

On July 29, the Culmination of Nutrition Month was held at the SFAS covered court. Activities were a Cooking Contest, football games for boys and girls 16 under category and another Zumba Bida contest.  The cooking contest was held to motivate parents and students to cook and eat nutritious food, The Grade 5 group won with a dish of Dulce Lubi (Sweetened Coconut) and the Grade 8-Friendly group won with a Chopsuey (mixed vegetables) dish.  On the Zumba contest, Christian Louie Artillo won. 

In terms of nutrition and health, the Bible provides us a good model in prophet Daniel.  On the court of the king, Daniel insisted on eating only vegetables, grains and water instead of meat and wine.  As a result, he looked healthier than his fellow servants and better nourished than those who shared the king's diet (cf. Daniel 1:12-13).

Written by:  Lord William B. Pacurib, Grade 10-Hope

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SFAS SAC and Classroom Officers' Team Building 2016

Winston Churchill. Mother Teresa. Margaret Thatcher. Steve Jobs. Mahatma Gandhi.  What did all of them have in common? 

They were great leaders in their own fields as not only did they inspire many people to forge ahead during troubled times, they also left a lasting legacy.  The great work they accomplished will be admired and evaluated for generations to come.   It is the 21st century now and as they were great in their times, in this modern world today, we will be achieving greatness, too. 

"With great powers come great responsibilities." This is a famous line from the movie, Spiderman. Well these 21 young and daring leaders proved that this quote is true.  Fourteen of them were elected class president and vice-president of their respective grade level:

Grade 7A: Dianne Gabiño, President and Annika Intal, Vice-President

Grade 7B: Gwen Limuel Sipe, President and Johndirk Navarro, Vice-President

Grade 8A: Danielle Tarrosa, President and Jennie Baluarte, Vice-President

Grade 8B: Cricel Anne Abata, President and Hans Christian Canasa, Vice-President

Grade 9A: Christian Artillo, President and Mary Jo Negrito, Vice-President

Grade 9B: Angela Suara, President and Don Aris Hadap, Vice-President

Grade 10: Yorika Jaud, President and Spenzer Umali, Vice-President

Together with the Junior High School classroom officers were the newly Students Affair Council (SAC) officers namely: 

President: Steve Louise Rotelo

Vice-President: Claire Tarrosa

Secretary: Leanne Guanco

Treasurer: Mel Apacible

P.I.O.: Ayesha Quirao

Sgt. at Arms: Christine Salvacion and Toffy Amador

Last July 9, we went on a team building at Forest Springs, Patag Mountain Resort (the last stand of the Japanese Imperial Army in Negros Island where numerous war artifacts were recovered and foxholes and tunnels can still be found).  We had a whole day activity which we truly enjoyed, with games like building tower made of drinking straws to crossing the river game and catching the dragon's tail.  We enjoyed all of it and we learned many lessons and values from it, like working together will make the result favorable to everyone in the team, being patient and understanding and to think positively.   The activity I liked the most is catching the dragon's tail, we were to form a line and the first in line is the dragon's head, the last in line is the dragon's tail. The dragon's head then tries to catch the tail by maneuvering the line around so that he can tag the last player. All the players in the middle do their best to hinder the dragon's head. Don't let the line break.  It was tiring yet fun!  

At the end of the day, more than the memories and fun, it was the lessons that we learned that matters.  And I was able to make an acronym of the word LEADER, of what a leader must posses and must be. 

A leader must Lead.

A leader must Empower.

A leader must be Aware.

A leader must be Daring.

A leader must be Effective. 

A leader must be Resilient.

"The boy who is going to make a great man must not make up his mind merely to overcome a thousand obstacles, but to win in spite of a thousand repulses and defeats."  Theodore Roosevelt, 27th President of the USA

Written by:  Steve Louise Rotelo, Grade 10 

SAC President 2016

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The Kindergarten Students Watched Finding Dory

Last June 29, the two Kindergarten classes of 40 students watched the movie, Finding Dory, at SM Cinema, Bacolod City. They had popcorn, a cupcake and a juice drink for snacks.  

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Freshmen Week and Acquaintance Party 2016

A new school year once again started and it is going to be exciting for the students especially to the Freshmen who are starting high school. 

St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City held the Initiation Week for the Freshmen last June 29 to July 1.  The said event was organized by the Students Affair Council (SAC) and the Grade 10 students.  It aimed to boost the confidence of the Freshmen in getting along with their fellow high school students.  But most especially, it aimed to enliven the core values of St. Francis of Assisi to the Freshmen. 

Every Freshman was given a task by their "manang" and "manong" in Grade 10 while wearing a themed attire every day.  The first day was themed as the "Religious Habit Day" where Freshmen dressed like saints, clergymen, monks, nuns and other religious persons.  Professional Day was the theme on the second day as the 7th graders wore their future professions.  The third day was "Military Outfit" and on the last day, it was "Mother Earth Day." 

On Friday, July 1, the Acquaintance Party was held to showcase the talents of the Freshmen.  Water War and Paint Party added more enjoyment to the students while band music and worship songs serenaded the school campus. 

Written by: Lord William B. Pacurib, Grade 10-Hope

Water War Game video (c) Lina Gabiño
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SFAS Faculty and Staff Summer Outing 2016

To end the school year in a happy note, the faculty and staff of St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City went on a one-day escapade at the Campuestohan Highland Resort in Talisay City last April 15.

This outing held every after school year is being looked forward to by all as it is a time to bond with one another without discussing the school tasks at hand.  

"I enjoyed the new site "Shark Wave" where there was a big wave splashing the entire pool." by Mrs. May Santillan, Librarian

"It was a relaxing time for us and I enjoyed going around the resort." by Ms. April Suating, Guidance Counselor

"I thank SFAS for this time of the year when we are able to relax and chill from all the school works." by Lina Gabiño, Vice Principal and Teacher



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SFAS Sportsfest 2015

The St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City held its Sportsfest 2015 last December.  The opening ceremony on December 13 started with each grade level marching off  the hallway bearing their banners.  Everyone loudly cheered as they watched the Cheerdance competition of each high school level.  

This week long activity, from December 13-17,  was filled with different sports competitions from volleyball, basketball, football, chess and track and field.  Both the grade school and high school students competed on these and the Grade 10 bagged the over-all championship title.

Sportsfest Opening Ceremony photos, click here.

Sportsfest 2015 photos, click here

Cheerdance Competition photos, click here.

Preschool Field Trip to Pizza Hut

St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City Preschool students went on a field trip last November 27 at the Pizza Hut, Robinson's Place, Bacolod City.  Each of the students got to make their own Hawaiian pizza!

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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