thescribblers Official Student Publication of Alabel National Science High School Volume XXV Issue No 2 | October 2022 to June 2023
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education woes
K-12 graduates and where they are now
Pioneer grads weigh in on the K-12 Program Arabella Czarina Saga
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Underlying Miseries The COVID-19 pandemic led students to meet sorts of advantages and disadvantages in the process. These factors have affected students both in positive and negative ways and thus, have contributed to the damage of their mental states. With face-to-face classes being reimplemented, Rhouie Manaligod, a Grade 11 student from Alabel National Science High School (AlSci), talked about the hardships she went through when she had to deal with the adjustments. “The sudden transition has not been easy for me since the situations are entirely different. In my experience, I was a grade eight student before the pandemic and then this time I’m already a grade eleven student,” Manaligod voiced
out. Deep-rooted Yearnings Concerns coming from these locals led them to call for actions from local government units to resolve such surfacing dilemmas. An industrial worker, who opted to be identified anonymously, expressed that “establishing programs and responding to the ‘taas-sahod’ calls of employees should be two of the government’s top priorities right now, especially for workers who do much labor without getting paid enough.” “In times like this, desperation is indeed evident among us, as the shift from pre-pandemic to postpandemic continues to bear negative impacts on our lives,” they added, expressing their sorrows amid the current situation.
he Regional Science High School for Region XII is already expected to produce achiever students, but the pioneering batch of AlSci exceeded those expectations with the flooding achievements of Batch 17 who had at least 27 Alumni who graduated with flying colors. Batch 17 was the first batch in AlSci to experience the K-12 Program, making them the most crucial batch in the state of testing and adjustments with the new ways and newly-curriculum–but was it helpful when they got into college and applied for jobs? According to Lenimae Lecita, a Magna Cum Laude graduate in Notre Dame of Dadiangas University, “It was very new to us seeing that our seniors were already in their 4th year as college students while we were still freshmen, and we only had a 1-year age gap with them.” One of our alumni, Jhessa Canuel, who graduated Magna Cum Laude in MSU-Gensan, “having spent 2 years in Senior High School
prepared me mentally for my college life,” explaining how she benefited from the program. subjects sa college na natapos na sana SHS pa lang.”One of our alumni, Jhessa Canuel, who graduated Magna Cum Laude in MSU-Gensan, “having spent 2 years in Senior High School prepared me mentally for my college life,” explaining how she benefited from the program. On the other hand, according to Krizzle Abasolo, also an AlSci alumni who graduated Magna Cum Laude in West Visayas State University, An interviewee who refused to be named, despite the promise of the K-12 program that they will not have to go to college for some jobs, there are courses where K-12 did not benefit them at all and still had to achieve a bachelors’ degree to be accepted into certain jobs. The interviewees also expressed their opinions on whether or not K-12 must be dissolved or continued, starting with Daevie Ablanido, a Cum Laude graduate in MSU-Gensan
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Six out of seven interviewees from AlSci’s pioneering K-12 graduates expressed that they believed the K-12 program had a significant positive impact on their career trajectories.
How many AlSci students suffer from lack of sleep?
Lack of DRRM practices alerts AlSci, calls the need for more comprehensive disaster preparations Arabella Czarina Saga
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These individuals highlighted various ways in which the program had benefited them, demonstrating its relevance and value in preparing them for their chosen paths.
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disaster risks
oting the value of recognizing the importance of Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) and acknowledging the lack of an active school-based rescuer team, Alabel National Science High School (AlSci) appealed for more DRRM preparation enhancement programs in its community. Apart from disaster risk reduction and preparedness, and guaranteeing safety and preparation among schools in the Philippines, the job of DRRM goes beyond what many people believe, as they are not only responsible for assessing and reducing threats but also for developing and maintaining educational resilience in the face of such risks. RCY to the rescue In addition to this, the school’s Senior Red Cross Youth (RCY) Council also plays a vital role in DRRM through volunteerism and humanitarianism, accorded with the calling for
who expressed that “Continuing the k12 program is beneficial for the students since the K-12 program aims to produce globally competitive students. This curriculum is learner-centered. It is designed in a way that interaction and collaboration is the highlight. Also, the years spent in k12 will never go in vain since there are soft skills that we gained which are useful once we step into the real world.” In addition to that, Joshel Cabig, a Summa Cum Laude graduate from the Mapua Malayan Colleges Mindanao, “K-12 is beneficial for students who want to experience a taste of college life before actually attending. It can open new doors and increase the chance of finding a stable job. Students can have the opportunity to build a network, acquire more skills, and discover the career that they truly love, based on my experience.” Ablanido also added that regardless of the K-12 program, she thinks the best we can do is to become a functional citizen of the society.
action of this concern seeing that DRRM is linked to the grounds of the said club. “As an RCY member, I think there should be more DRRM enhancement programs in AlSci. Although our club is only focused on teaching first aid and basic what-to-dos during emergencies, we should also improve DRRR education among students until we are much more hands-on in every emergency that may occur. Additionally, I think recruiting more rescuers is also necessary,” said Faith Santarin, Vice President of the RCY. To more DRRM practices Furthermore, Jasper Santos, the DRRM Coordinator of AlSci talked about the importance of carrying out drills with sincerity among students because he believes that calamities like earthquakes should not be taken lightly. “Kapag may drill, practice makes perfect. Hindi siya sabi na lang laro-laro lang kasi atleast kung
mayroon mang mangyari, prepared tayo. Kung meron mang mangyari, alam na nating lahat kung ano ang dapat gagawin. Yan yung purpose ng drill,” he stressed. Besides, he also spoke about the need for implementing Student-Led School Watching teams in the school who would be assigned to respond to emergencies or lead the students to disaster preparedness not only for nature-made calamities but also for man-made ones. “Pinaplano namin ngayon ang magsagawa ng watching teams na led by students themselves. In case of emergencies, sila yung nakahanda para rumesponde. Importante na bigyan natin ‘yan ng diin para kahit na umalis ang mga older batch, may susunod sa kanila. Aside from that, isa rin sa mga pinaplano namin ngayon ay ang pagkukumpleto ng equipments for DRRM in AlSci,” he stated.
Ready, Set, Duck! Eliza Gulle, Grade 11 student takes part in National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on March 9, 2023. The recent earthquake drill’s success serves as proof of the value of being prepared for emergencies. Photo by: ANSHS SSG
75% In a survey conducted on March 14, 2023, among the students of Alabel National Science High School (AlSci), it was found that a majority of the students had been grappling with sleep deprivation, leading to a range of adverse effects on their daily lives. Out of the 20 AlSci students surveyed, 15 reported experiencing sleep deprivation, causing them to endure numerous sleepless and tiring nights. The causes of sleep deprivation among the students were multifaceted. The demands of academic life, including the burden of schoolwork and assignments, often contributed to their inability to get sufficient rest. The consequences of sleep deprivation were evident among the students who participated in the survey. Fatigue and exhaustion were prevalent, making it difficult for them to concentrate and perform at their best during school hours. Headaches and drowsiness became common occurrences, hampering their ability to fully engage in classroom activities. Some students even confessed to falling asleep during lectures, which hindered their learning experience and impacted their academic progress.