SPA-IME shines in Rondalla Competition

School Program in the Arts

Instrumental Muzikralla Ensemble won silver medals in the Rondalla competition during the Talent Extravaganza of SPA schools of 2023 held on March 8 at Leyte Division Gymnasium, Candahug,Palo, Leyte.

The activity was anchored with the Division Memorandum No. 106, s. 2023 which aims to showcase the learners’ skills, talents and abilities in different disciplines; assess the knowledge, skills and attitude acquired by the learners; and develop among performers self-discipline, teamwork, camaraderie and time management.

There were two contests being contested

IMPERSONATION Rootcrops, the comedian, impersonate several famous celebrities entertaining the students and teachers of Calubian NHS during the celebration of the Valentine’s Day Special held in impersonating famous celebrities that entertains the students as well as the teachers of Calubian National High School.

By Nicole Francis N. Carlos

CNHS welcomes New School Principal

Calubian National High School is set to have new leadership as it welcomes its new school principal, Mr. Ferdinand Aguilar Abejar, in an installation program last October 21, 2022 at CNHS Gymnasium.

The 51-year-old school head was born on May 10, 1970, in Caloocan, Metro Manila but spent his elementary and high school days in Carigara, Leyte. He completed his baccalaureate and graduate studies at Leyte Normal University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education major in Social Science and Master in Management, respectively.

Mr. Abejar started working in the Department of Education when he was 23 years old and rendered 28 years of service, 15 years of which were spent in San Isidro National High School in San Isidro, Leyte. Afterward, he served as school head of Juan B. Delantar National High

School in Consuegra, Leyte, Leyte. After three years, he was transferred to Pastor Salazar National High School in Brgy. Tabing, Tabango, Leyte- his last school before his current assignment in CNHS.

He is married to a former Miss Olivia Concordia, an elementary school teacher, and they are blessed with two children.

When asked about his first impression of CNHS, Mr. Abejar said that he was pleased with the warm welcome that he received from the teachers and employees. He is looking forward to work with them for the betterment of the school.

“There are some minor changes under my leadership. I believe that in order for the teacher to achieve their goals, the leadership should be a role model. And I have to set myself as an example,” Abejar concluded.

By Francis Nicole N. Carlos

Agosto, Esmeralda seize Best in Cosplay

Jethro B. Agosto, Grade 12 Piaget, and Kith Angel A. Esmeralda, Grade 9 STE, were proclaimed as the Best Cosplayer during the Parade of Literary Characters competition last December 7, 2023 at Calubian National High School gymnasium.

The search for the Best Cosplayer highlighted the English Month celebration. It was a fund-raising activity spearheaded by Mr. Glenmar H. Retorca and Mr. Joel B. Cramen, English Department Heads.

The proceeds of the contest reach up to fifty- six thousand pesos (P56,000) and it will be used for the desired project of the English Department.

Aside from having the crown,

Agosto and Esmeralda grabbed the following special awards: Mr. and Ms. Eloquence, Best in World Literature and Afro-Asian attire, and Mr. and Ms. Popularity Award.

Mr. Idan Francis L. Ruiz and Martina T. Agas, representatives from Grade 11 ACAD ranked as First Runner-up and clinched the Best in Production Award.

While Nathaniel R. Capucao and Krisha Yvonne B. Luna, representatives from SPA 9 were the Second Runner-up.

Moreover, Ms. Ma. Theresa P. Torlao, representative from Grade 12 ACAD, was chosen as Darling of the Crowd.

By Kith Angel A. Esmeralda

in the said occasion, the Choral Rendition and the Rondalla competition. Each contest follows specific guidelines, mechanics and criteria for judging.

For the Rondalla competition the participants were rated with following criteria: Musicality 30%, Mastery of the songs 15%, Harmony 20%, Level of Difficulty 15%, Relevance 10%, and Synchronization 10%.

SPA Instrumental Muzikralla

Ensemble rendered a Bicolano song entitled “Sarung Banggi” coach by Mr. Florence Angelo B. Argota, MAPEH teacher, wherein they received a rating of 89% from the board of judges making them at the top 2 and garner the silver medal.

Other participating schools were Palo NHS who bagged the gold medal with a rating of 93.33%; Isabel NCS who clinched the bronze medal with a rating of 88.33%; Alang-Alang NHS who ranked fourth with a rating of 86% and Burauen CNHS who got the fifth rank with a rating of 83.67%.

Mr. Noel C. Nicart from Abuyog South District and Mr. Victor Paul Enage from Sta. Fe District were the members of the panel board of judges while Mr. Marjun M. Cultura; Mr. Rodolfo Q. Singcol Jr.; Sheila Y. Salazar and Jean N. Gabrieles were the members of the support staff.

By Celeste Anne D. McCormack

CNHS conducts 1st GPTA Assembly

Calubian National High School conducted 1st General Parents Teachers Association Assembly at Calubian Civic Center Calubian, Leyte last September 07, 2022.

The purpose of the said assembly is to inform the parents and other stakeholders about the achievements of the school from the previous year up to present as well as to inform them about the performance of their children in terms of academic and extra-curricular activities.

A short program was conducted to welcome the parents and other stakeholders wherein some of the teachers assigned discuss the following agenda as follows: Reading of previous

GPTA Meeting, School Policies and Guidelines, Grading System (JHS& SHS), Schedule of Classes (JHS& SHS), Child Protection Policy, Report on Brigada Eskwela Program, Financial Report by Department and Presentation of Resolutions on Brigada Eskwela Donations.

The activity ended with an open forum wherein all the queries of the parents were answered and clarified.

By Christian V. Carbero Jr.