PSB celebrates two decades of excellent education

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by Dawn Cyrill B. Aldave and Kim Tracey R. Ladaga

A famous quote by anony-mous states that “Even the mighty oak starts as a small acorn.”

Philippine School (Bahrain) celebrat-ed its 20th Founding Anniversary last De-cember 17 with the theme: “Once a Dream, Now a Reality: 20 years of excellent Phil-ippine education.” Parents, families, and friends witnessed various excellent per-formances that the students had to offer.

The celebration started with a pa-rade of students and their teachers. With Mr. Ronneil U. Vergara and Mrs. Jacque-lyn Docaiso as the emcees, the program started with a community prayer led by Ms. Fahad Al Doseri and Mr. Virgilio Sevilla...

Students from the Elementary School perform their Spanish-inspired dance.

PSB ranks 2nd runner-up in 12th OKOR Compet i t ionby Wrenz Luwi M. Ouano

PSB celebrated another vic-tory as it competed in the 12th MEAR Rizal Youth Inter-School Academ-ic Talent & Skills Competition, held in the Ramada Palace Hotel in Ma-nama, Bahrain, on October 3 – 5.

Reigh Tristan Manuel & Eugenie Marie Pranada both from IV-Mapag-kawanggawa competed in the search for Young Jose Rizal & Young Maria Clara re-spectively, both winning trophies for plac-ing 3rd Runner-Up. Julie Ann Asuncion (IV – Mapagkawanggawa) won 1st Runner-Up in the Essay Writing Contest - Filipino category while Wrenz Luwi Ouano (9 – Makatarungan) won 2nd Runner-Up in the Essay Writing Contest - English category. Hans Norbert Navarro (IV – Mapagkawa-nggawa) & Wrenz Luwi Ouano competed in the Battle of the Brains competition and won 4th Runner-Up. Ma. Carmella Solido (9 – Makatarungan) & Renato Miguel Tabinas (8 – Masinop) competed in the On-the-Spot Painting Contest.

The audiences were left astounded by the different talents displayed by the participants not only from Bahrain, but also

Top picture: PSB Falcons Team & Supporters pose on stage after the proclamation of winners; Bottom Left: PSB’s Young Jose Rizal and Young Maria Clara

Bottom Right: PSB’s Battle of the Brains contestants

from the other countries. At the end of the competition, Philippine School Bahrain won 2nd Runner-Up in the overall standing. #

From a Small Acorn to a Mighty Oak:

EDITORIALPSB’S 20th Founding Anniversary

by Angeluz O. Padua

Anatole France once said, “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”

PSB was once a dream. But that dream is now a reality. Congratulations! PSB made the dream into a reality. Stu-dents and alumni are grateful for the ser-vice that this institution provides to the Filipinos in Bahrain. Since the day it star-ted its operation, its goal is a continuous endeavor to provide excellence in mol-ding the students to be better individuals and the courage to face a brighter future.

Continuous growth of student po-pulation every year fairs dramatically with the excellent education that PSB provides to the Filipinos in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The celebration of PSB’s 20th Founding Anniversary was festive and exceptional. It showcased dif-ferent talents of students in dan-cing, singing, and creative arts.

However, it was not only limited to stu-dents and parents. Other members of the Filipino community also participat-ed in the grand occasion. It was a fun and joyous event for all. In this Plati-num Year of PSB, we celebrated the achievements that were imprinted in 20 years of PSB history. It was also a day to look forward for things yet to come.

We also acknowledge and thank the founders, pioneer employees and other members of the Filipino commu-nity who took part in the organization and establishment of the school, the only Philippine School here in Bahrain.

Philippine School (Bahrain) is his-tory in the making. As the school em-barks on the years ahead, we hope for more achievements and successes.

“Coming together is a begin-

ning; keeping together is progress; wor-king together is success.” – Henry Ford

Elementary School Coordinators

Ms. Gydabelle B. Naval

Consultants

Dr. Geronimo R. Salem

Ang TanglawEditorial Board and Staff

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Associate Editors

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Kim Tracey R. LadagaHans Norbert B. Navarro

Wrenz Luwi M. OuanoDaud Jalel M. Macapundag

Louise Althea G. Acosta

Grant Abriel R. AmandyEvangeline Neal P. Sales

Dawn Cyrill B. AldaveBrentt Russel R. Nerves

Hannah T. Roa

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Photojournalists

Layout Artist Jovianne A. FranciscoRian Gabrielle A. Sablan

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Angeluz O. PaduaDavid Isaiah D. Tiongson

Elementary WritersJohn Benedict M. Alianza

Darvesh Jed M. MacapundagPatrick LG V. Caluza

Jasmin Arabella R. BanhaonZahra P. Reyes

Bon Jasmin A. FramilClaire Alphonsine F. Cabading

Vanessa H. FloresKaye M. Figueroa

Andrea Jasmin B. Navarro

ModeratorMr. Ronneil U. Vergara

Dr. Ferdinand J. EpocHigh School Principal

Elementary Principal

School Director

Mrs. Melinda C. DaranganMrs. Lina H. Al-Hariri

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Science and Math Centrum exhibits students’ artistryby Brentt Russel R. Nerves

Young HS men and wo-men but with great minds exhi-bited their ingenuity in this year’s Pla-netarium of the Sci-Math Centrum.

According to Mizzy Rosal-des, an officer of the Math Club, to pull off the planetarium look, the team used some Christmas lights drawn from the storage room.

“We also bought some glow in the dark figurines, a black light, and a spot light. It took us about three days to complete the set-up.”

Before the students could explore the exhibit, they had to watch a video from YouTuber Hybrid Librarian entitled Deep Sea’s 10 Most Amazing Creatures. The attractions were Oobleck, Tooth-pick Dilemma, I Dare You, Tangrams, Defying Gravity, Cup stacking, Flipgram, Loop the Loop, and Under the Sea. #

Student exploring the microscope.

Throwback: Ancient Greece and Romeby Evangeline Neal P. Sales Themed Greek and Roman

gods and goddesses, the three sec-tions of the Grade 9 students dazzled marvelously as they portrayed their roles for their musical play project.

All month long, they toiled hard in practicing lines, hand making props and producing resplendent back-drops. Audience from Grade 7, 8, and Fourth Year students all commented that the three plays were wonderful and each had their own unique storylines.

All were entranced as scenes en-folded in front of them, swishes of co-lorful fabric were seen as dancing were involved, some were raptured by power-ful singing voices, and others laughed, some even touched by the superb acting.

One student dubbed “It is no doubt that the artistic and creative Grade 9 students brought their A games and laid everything on the table. One thing is for certain that the Grade 9 stu-dents had their work cut out in front of them as they were now known, un-deniably, very talented students.” #

Grade 9 students portraying Greek andRoman gods and goddesses.

Two decades of excellent education celebrate at PSB...

It was followed by the sing-ing of the National Anthems led by the PSB Banyuhay Performing Arts.

Dr. Ferdinand J. Epoc, HS principal, opened the program with a warm welco-ming message. Likewise, school director Dr. Geronimo R. Salem, Jr., gave his inspi-rational message highlighting on the de-velopment and role of PSB in the kingdom.

Meanwhile, production numbers presenting the journey of PSB in 20 years were performed by the students and teachers and other members of the Filipino community. To add a festive atmosphere, there were stalls that of-fered food and boutiques for everyone.

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There were competitions invol-ving not only the students but pa-rents as well from the different clusters.

The different clusters competed in the following contests: Mini-Me, Family Showdown, Logo Making, Music Video, Lantern making and The Voice Finals.

School Director Dr. Geronimo R. Salem Jr. said in his speech “Twenty years is a long time, but this is not where it ends, our school continues to grow and progress, just as it has done in the last 20 years. This year is a beautiful re-minder of that. With 20 years written down, PSB hopes for the best for the years to come. With the theme “Once a Dream, Now a Reality!” Philippine School (Bahrain) has not reached the end of its journey, but has simply begun.” #

KG Pupils gracefully dance to a Hawaiian song.

Walk for a Cause III raises funds for additional IMsby Ella Jemimah T. Omapoy

Dubbed as Walk for a Cause III with the theme “PSB at 20 Years of Excellent Education,” the Philippine School (Bahrain) held its 5.4 km char-ity walk event on November 28, Friday at the Bahrain International Circuit.

If last year the Walk for a Cause II was intended to raise funds to sup-port the victims struck by Typhoon Hai-yan, this year the proceeds will be used to purchase some instructional materials for the school children so that they will be more inspired in learning their lesson.

Registration was opened at 7:00 am. The walk commenced at 7:30 am with Zumba warm-up drill led by Ms. Grace Ringor from the Fitness First.

Approximately 2000 participants which included students, parents, teachers and guests walked the 5.4 ki-lometers (3.4 miles) Formula One race track with a singular objective to raise funds for the benefits of PSB students.

A registration fee of BD 2.5 was charged and a t-shirt that was given to each participant whichserved as gate pass to the venue. There were stalls in the ven-ue that sold snacks for the participants.

Philippine community joins the 5.4km track.

After the walk, students from different year levels per-formed incredible dance routines.

Mr. Bobby Calimoso was the Event Coordinator for the whole runs of the Walk for a Cause. Mr. Jasim Ebrahim, the Manager of Sporting Events in the BIC, generally assisted PSB in the events.

Bahrain Ilokano Group (BIG), Katalingban ng mga Ilonggo sa Bah-rain (KIB), United Bikolanos in Bahrain (UBB), United Architect of the Philip-pines (UAP), Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE), Order of the Knights of Rizal (OKOR), 7th Day Adventist Community, Jesus Is Alive Community,

Couples for Christ (CFC) were the Filipino organizations that participated the walk-a-thon.

Kristine Grace Reyes, Ms. Philip-pines-Bahrain 2014, led the presence of the PSB Alumni. Major sponsors were BFC, VIVA, Zayani Motors, Chevron, and DHL.

Finally, Dr. Geronimo Salem Jr., PSB school director, said “This Walk for a Cause III was a great success. Everyone who attended sacrificed the morning of their weekend just to attend this event. I thanked everyone who participated in this exciting morning exercise and gathering of Filipinos in the Kingdom of Bahrain.” #

PSB facilitates college review classesby Hans Norbert B. Navarro

The Philippine School (Bah-rain), in its effort to upgrade student development, conducted College Entrance Examination Review ses-sions to provide the seniors adequate preparation for college admission.

Fifty-two senior students, 45 from Philippine School (Bahrain), 3 from Sacred Heart School, 3 from AMA and 1 from Khawla Secondary Girls School attended the review classes.

The Review Program covered subjects such as Abstract Reasoning, Filipino, English, Science and Math. It ended on October 24 with the mock test.

The mock test aimed to assess how effective was the teaching and learning materials used. It was com-posed of a total of 255 items which was subdivided into components namely Abstract Reasoning, Math-ematics, Science, English and Filipino.

In an interview with the coordina-tor of the program, Mr. Glenn D. Raz, HS Guidance Counselor said “While the simulated exam does not represent one’s performance in the actual test, it is one way to determine the areas of strengths and weaknesses of a student.”

The universities which conducted their entrance examinations were Univer-sity of the Philippines, University of Santo Tomas and Mapua Institute of Technology. #

Cortez champions in speech tiltJF Nichols G. Cortez, Grade

7 – Mapagkakatiwalaan, emerged as the champion in the Al-Hekma In-ternational School speech competi-tion on November 3, 2014 with his speech on sustainable development.

Each contestant was asked to write a speech in reference to 8 preselected to-pics concerning the world’s current issues.

According to Rence Pachoco, one of the school’s representatives to the con-test, “It was indeed an opportunity to learn and to improve our public speaking skills, which we know will be of use in the later years of our lives.” Other students who also took part in the contest were Eula Carrera, Luwi Ouano, and James Elloso. #

Twelve brand new 48” Samsung LED TVs were installed in the classrooms of the RCA Building on October 23.

In an interview School Director Dr. Geronimo R. Salem said that the stu-dents deserve the best. “The instruc-tional resource provides compact edu-cational tools that allow great flexibility in teaching and learning,” he further said.

“I encourage the students to take care of the newly-bought materials so that other students will also make use of them in the future. Thus, sense of accountability and utmost care of the classroom technology must be es-tablished so that it serves its purpose and would be beneficial to all users.”

The classrooms were provided with the Guidelines of the Utiliza-tion of the Classroom Televisions.

The school will buy more LED TVs to maximize the learning experi-ence of the students in the near future.

Finally, Dr. Salem said “We ask the students to take care of the school facilities. We have to make use of the benefits that our school offers.” #

LED TVs to strengthenteaching and learning

experienceby Hannah T. Roa

by Brentt Russel R. Nerves

PSB celebrates Bahraini Women’s Dayby Andrea Jasmin B. Navarro

Bahraini Women working in PSB slice the cake after the celebration of Bahraini Women’s Day.

In recognition to all Bahraini women working in PSB, students from LKG all the way up to the Fourth Year High School participated in the program to celebrate the Bahrain Women’s Day last December 1, 2014.

The program was hosted by Eug-enie Marie A. Pranada and JF Nich-ols Cortez. Short speeches were given by the Bahraini female employ-ees, SC President Mycah Daniella

S. Valencia, and BP Presi-dent Nathan Isaiah B. Sevilla.

The Bahraini teachers were given gifts and thank you mes-sages to show the school’s appre-ciation to their valuable contributions.

The looks of glee and affection of our Bahraini employees surely brought smiles upon everyone’s faces that day. #

Grade 6 students presentfraction parody contest

by Patrick LG V. Calluza

This contest was held in the li-brary on the last week of September. This contest was held to create an easier way to understand and solve fractions with the use of a song parody. The Fraction Parody Contest was con-ducted by presenting it in front of the entire Grade 6 with their advisers and other subject teachers in the library.

There were 2 winners in each section. The winners for the Matulungin class were Groups 2 & 3. In group 2, the members were Patrick Caluza, Marc Agaceta, Jasmine Arabella Banhaon, Chime Rosaldes, Zahra Reyes, Andrea Jasmin Navarro, and Claire Alphonsine Cabading. In Group 3, the members were Juan Rodrigo Cleofas, Nathan Se-villa, Darvesh Jed Macapundag, Prem Basnet, Rhica Lhei Miranda, Trishya Bathel Agcaoili, and Liyette Abriel Amandy. The winners for the Masunurin class were Groups 3 & 4. In group 3, the members were Krizal Audrey Muy-ot, Loisse Bo, Hassan Madan, Eardley Gunawardana, Huda Althawadi, and Al-thawadi. In group 4, the members were Bernadette Pachoco, Ayesha Morales, James Ivan David, Allen Dave Cuanan, Kyle Marie Balajadia, and Euries Im-perial. The winners for the Marangal class were Groups 4 & 5. In group 4, the members were Elmo Abad, Cyrus Vinarao, Fatima Cayanan, Julia Frilles, and Frank Cheska Murao. In group 5, the members were Rolando Graciano Magbitang, Kyla Reyes, Justinne Marie Balintaculo, Genesis Basa, Dean Law-rence Salameda, and Cheska Matula. It benefited most of the students in their studies mainly on fractions. “It was a great contest” said one of the students. #

Munting Tinig finalistsshowcase talent in singingby Kaye M. Figueroa

The Munting Tinig Grand Finals was held last November 23, 2014 at the PSB Courtyard at 8:30 AM- 11:00 AM.

The Grand Finals were judged by Mr. Glenn Raz, Ms. Melonie Zumar-raga and Mrs. Grace Macaraig. The Batasang Pambata officers were there

to assist the KG pupils. The pro-gram started with presentations. After which, the finalists started to show their amazing talents in singing. The audi-ence cheered vibrantly for their class-mates and favorites in the contests. The first to sing in the contests were

the KG, followed by the Primary grade pupils, then the Intermediate. The pa-rents of the contestants attended to show their support for their children.

The winners of the KG Department were, Jenne Claire Bugayong as the 3rd placer, Clarrise Ramiro as the 2nd placer, and Mariam Sameer as the Champion. The winners of the Primary Grades De-partment were, Omar Nabeel Yusuf Ab-dulla as the 3rd placer, Joaqui Matthew Reantaso as the 2nd placer, and Ian Mat-thew Cineta as the Champion. The win-ners of the Intermediate Department were, Arla Salma Cañada as the 3rd placer, Ivy Ramiro as the 2nd placer, and Nathania Althea Ocampo as the Champion. The fi-nals ended up cheerfully and successfully.

The Batasang Pamba-ta superheaded the event. #

The winners pose with the Board of Judges in the Munting Tinig finals.

Elementary students honor Bahrain Independence Dayby John Benedict Alianza

Independence: It is a symbol of a country’s pride. That is why we ce-lebrated Independence Day in our coun-try and in others. Here in Bahrain, the local citizens together with different organizations, agencies and commu-nities also celebrated this day with joy and excitement. Likewise, in PSB, we commemorated this event happily with our Bahraini friends through various learning-filled programs and activities.

On December 14, 2014, the school crafted a learning program which explained the reason and the importance of celebrating this event. It started off with the singing of the National Anthems.

After that, Ms. Kameela Adnan explained the rationale and message of this event, the celebration of the independence of this beautiful country. After this mo-mentous activity, students continued with the fun-filled activities through various carnival rides and fun games.

Through the support of the school administration, student body and dif-ferent working committees, the event turned out to be memorable and suc-cessful. The students enjoyed the dif-ferent rides like the Train, Camel riding, etc. They also invited local traders who also sold different goods like cotton candy, sweet popcorn, and others. #

The kindergarten pupils parade as they celebrate Bahrain Independece Day.

D a m a t hby Darvesh Jed M. Macapundag

Damath is a game where the objective is to achieve more points than the opponent. The game will end when all of the pieces of one side have been eaten. The winner will be decided through the number of points gained. So even if all your pieces have been eaten, you can still win.

If one of your pieces has gone to the other side of the board, it will be con-sidered as a “Dama”. This piece rather than only moving only one tile can move more than one square. If you used a Dama to eat, the score will be doubled.

Here in PSB, the intermediate grades pupils had a Damath com-petition in the Elementary School building’s Library. The contest was by level. It was conducted during the Sci-Math culminating activity of the Intermediate Grades department.

“The contest went well. It was quiet so that the contestants could con-centrate while playing. They also had a break in between to eat their lunch and refresh their minds,” said a teach-er. In the end the winners were given rewards during the UN Culminating activity/2nd Grading Achiever’s day. #

Students from different levelsconcentrate in DaMath Competition.

Elementary school celebrates English Month 2014By Claire Alphonsine F. Cabading

This year’s English Month intro-duced new educational activities such as Swap a Book campaign, Character Pa-rade, and more. The theme for this year’s English Month was “Hope is in Reading.”

The Kindergarten department cel-ebrated the English Month with fun-filled activities. One of them was the Character Book Parade. The pupils wore their fa-vourite book’s cover. They had parent sto-rytellers on “Read Me a Story Program.”

For the Primary Grades, they celebrated by having classroom based contests such as poem recita-tion, Story Character Recycled Dress Up, Day and Mini Play, Spelling Bee, and Make Your Own Story contest.

Finally the Intermediate Depart-ment celebrated with yet another pa-rade, this time filled with fairies, prin-cesses, superheroes, and many more.

Students also wore costumes de-signed with their favorite book covers.

Overall, this year’s English Month Celebration was a major success. #

Elementary students wear costume designed with their favorite book covers.

The Sci-Math Month’s Culminat-ing Activity was a successful event.

PSB celebrates this event to re-mind students how useful and impor-tant Math and Science can be to their lives. In this remarkable event which happened on the last week of Sep-tember, a program was held in the morning wherein chosen students per-formed Fraction and Science Parodies.

After that, DaMath participants were called to participate on their acti-vity. While the other intermediate stu-dents accomplished different group based activities that were prepared by the teachers. Those activities include sta-tions like the Toothpick Challenge, Frac-tion Station, Body System Clay Modeling and many more. While the intermedi-ate department were celebrating, the Primary Department as well as the KG department had their mind set on their

PSB students enjoy various Science & Math activitiesby Vanessa H. Flores

activities. The KG department had the following activities: A Little Star Sci-entist, Little Math Wizard, and the “Community Helper’s Day”, in which the teachers invited actual commu-nity helpers as resource speakers.

The primary department had Science and Math Spelling Bee and Quiz Bee. The Awarding Ceremony was done in the courtyard when all the contents were completed. The event was a great suc-cess which students enjoyed very much. #

Primary students participating in a classroom-based quiz bee.

by Zahra P. Reyes

UN was celebrated by the KG department by having some classroom-based activities like Food Festival, Food Kiosk, Parade of Nations and Drawing and Coloring Contest. The foods they had in the Food Kiosk were Chinese cuisine, Pagka-ing Pinoy, French food, Sweets of the Na-tions, A Taste of Italy, and American food.

Primary grades department also had some fun and exciting classroom-based activities like Paperdoll Making, Flag Making, Costume Contest, Spelling, Quiz Bee, Dress-a-doll Contest, Essay Writing Contest, Talent show, Flag Parade, Poem

recitation, Slogan making, Poster Making, Lettering of theme, and Logo Drawing.

Intermediate Department also had cool and exciting activi-ties like Quiz Bee, Dance presenta-tion, and Poster Painting contest.

These activities aimed to raise conciousness in the care for the envi-ronment. It also highlighted different national dances representing different countries. The UN celebration left mea-ningful messages to the students for them to carry for the rest of their lives. #

Students perform a number to celebrate the United Nations.

Christmas is the day of joy,

happiness, and relaxation. It is du-

ring the month of December where

kids are enjoying the most, and par-

ents getting stressed to buy things

for their children. Is this the essence

of Christmas, is this what Christ has

taught us over the years? No. It is not.

In all places of the world, we all

celebrate Christmas. It may be in an-

other form, but the spirit of Christ-

mas is there nonetheless. This is what

keeps the unity among students in our

school. What lies beyond this event

is a much greater treasure, vacation.

In this season, we meet each oth-

er’s family and we exchange our gifts

with our friends. We become happy and

prepared for the weeks without them. #

Give love on Christmas Dayby John Benedict M. Alianza

Feeding the world, caring for the Earth