Thursday, September 27, 2007

The New Set of SBO officers S.Y. 2007-2008

By: Miguel Revilla and Jaira Arango 4- Prudenza

The Grade School and High School students voted for the Student Body Organization
officers last July 19, 2007.The students voted during their Hekasi/Sibika subject.
The two parties involved were the “Nobis Machile”and ”Volukratos”.
The following are the New SBO officers for S.Y. 2007-2008:

President: Ellaine Joyce Malelang
Vice-President: Catherine Lyka Lim
Dhanice Ann Mengote
Secretary: Christela Marie Milla
Treasurer: Patricia Yusingco
Dominice JoanneAritao
Auditor: Claudine BernadetteTejam
PRO: Bon Angelo Rizabal
Maria Camille Isungga
Carmela Scholastica Morente
Dar Amdrei Coronel
Sgt. at Arms: Ruth Jasmine Salinas
Maria Estefan Morente
Jean Ashley Tinsay

CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK!!!

PAASCU accreditation status



At the Leadership seminar-workshop in Villa-Ronar


By Franchesca Lenina L. Demdam, IV- Misericordia and Trisha Thadhani, I- Semplicita’


The MDPS community is now busy preparing for the Philippine Accrediting Association for Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) visit.
According to Mrs. Fe Perez, PAASCU Project Director, the school community is done with the Self-Survey, the results of which were presented in a plenary session composed of Faculty and Student & Parent Representatives last September 14 at the Mother Alessandra Sala Hall.
The Self-Survey is an internal assessment to determine how good MDPS is as a Catholic school. A review of the school’s Instruction, Faculty, Administration, Student Services, Laboratory, Library & Audio-Visual Center, Physical Plant, and School & Community was accomplished, headed by an administrator or student teacher with three to four teachers coming from the Faculty.
The Chairpersons make up the PAASCU Executive Committee together with Mrs. Perez, Directress Sr. Ruby Diva, ASP, Principal Sr. Alma Tirol, ASP, and Project Consultant Dr. Jesus Palma, a former Ateneo Grade School Administrator.
“I am very positive that this move to have MDPS accredited by PAASCU will lead to the further improvement of the kind of service that the school envisions to render to its clientele,” remarked Mrs. Perez.

Earthquake Drill held at MDPS



By Gladys C. Barcelona, II-Giustizia and Jerel Nikko E. Goto, I-Lealta’


The Earthquake Drill was done successfully last July 27, 2007, Friday at 9:30 AM. The activity was participated by both GS and HS students and was witnessed by two Marikina City officials.
Senior Fire Officer 2 (SFO2) Danilo Santos, Officer-in-Charge of the Emergency Medical Service of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Matt Helmjohn Millan, Videographer from the Public Information Office, visited MDPS to assess and document the event.
The bell rang to signal the start of the drill. The students first hid under their tables in the “Duck, Cover and Hold” position. They then went outside to their designated evacuation areas in a safe and orderly manner. In an interview, Mr. Millan rated the GS as 8 out 10 and the HS as 10 out of 10 while SFO2 Santos evaluated the whole community as “Very Good.”

Seminar for the Leaders




By: Catherine Lyka R. Lim VI-Sobrieta’
Thea Angela S. Dela Paz IV-Prudenza’

Last July 27, 2007 the gradeschool class officers held their leadership training in the Mother Alessandra Hall themed “Effective Leadership for a Meaningful Student Life”.
The seminar started at 4:00 Friday afternoon. They began with a short prayer led by Catherine Lyka R. Lim and opening remarks by Mrs. Lolita Fernando Academic Coordinator of grades 3-6. It was followed by the guidelines explained by the student Welfare and Affairs Administrator, Mrs. Cecilia Mapa. Next the “Self Knowledge” with Ms. Denisse Enriquez, the Personnel Affairs Officer. Then the game of “Feet on the Floor” supported the lesson of Ms. Michelle Lozano, an alumna of the school. She made the young leaders realize the very important role of cooperation and unity in working as a group. After that they ate their dinner. Then followed by the discussion of communication dynamics by Mr. Donnerique Enriquez, school’s psychometrician. Afterwards, the young leaders were given time to practice for their dramatization. They have to dramatize the problems of the students in and out the classroom. Then after that they ended the session with a closing prayer by Patricia JT. Yusingco. The leaders went home at 9:30 with new lessons learned and to be applied to their daily lives. The master of ceremonies was Reina Marie Patricio, a grade six Sobrieta’ student.

Welcome to the MDPS Family!: Ms. Gracielle Sagucio


School Graduated:
University of the East
Course:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Why did you choose MDPS?
It’s like a magic….. God chose me as an instrument to
teach young people like the children here in MDPS.
How do you find teaching here in MDPS?
- as a new faculty member of the MDPS, I find it more difficult at first, later on I found it more challenging even though there’s a lot of paper work. The environment is fine and great and enjoying it now.
How do you find MDPSians? - They are fast learners and courteous even though some of them are noisy. They are easy to get along with, they are warm and welcoming new teachers and they are (MDPSians) are critical thinkers.

Welcome to the MDPS Family!: Ms. Joselyn Delos Reyes


School Graduated:
Roosevelt College Cainta
Course:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education
Why did you choose MDPS?
Actually, I don’t have any idea about this school. It is my friend who informed me about this school. But I know God has a purpose why I am here.
How do you find teaching here in MDPS?
Honestly, it was a challenge and a big great help to me to develop my teaching skills.
How do you find MDPSians?
The students here are nice to be with and they are sweet kids. Although some are mischievous, I’m still happy and I enjoy being with them.

Welcome to the MDPS Family!: Mrs. Lemar Bellosillo


School Graduated:
Miriam College (Mary Knoll)
Course:
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education Major in Psychology
Why did you choose MDPS?
I choose to teach here at MDPS because I believe that it will provide me with rich teaching experiences while nourishing my Christian life.

How do you find teaching here in MDPS?
Teaching here at MDPS has proved to be very challenging but fun at the same time.
How do you find MDPSians?
MDPSians are generally courteous and polite; some are sweet while others are extremely “energetic”

Welcome to the MDPS Family!: Mrs. Amelia Velasco


School Graduated:
Centro Escolar University
Course:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Why did you choose MDPS?
I did not choose to teach here in MDPS but I think God directed / paved the way for me to teach here.
How do you find teaching here in MDPS?
It’s challenging experiences.
How do you find MDPSians?
MDPSians are sweet and they always have a smile for everyone.

Welcome to the MDPS Family!: Mrs. Luzviminda Laurio


School Graduated:
San Carlos College
Course:
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Why did you choose MDPS?
It is God’s will. I did not choose to teach here, it just so happened that opportunity came so, I grabbed it.
How do you find teaching here in MDPS?
I like the community and it is a new environment for me. Being with the Sisters. I know that it will help me strengthen my faith.
How do you find MDPSians?
I find them God-fearing, responsible though sometimes ‘makulit’.

New School Administrators, Inaugurated

By: Nicole Morilla and Rebecca Salinas

Last June 18, during the Mass of the Holy Spirit new administrators were installed for the school year 2007-2008

These are the:

Principal:
Sr. Alma Tirol, ASP
Academic Support Services Administrator
Mrs. Ma. Bella Tolentino
Student Welfare and Affairs Administrator
Mrs. Cecile Mapa
Assistant Academic Administrator (Pre-School-Grade 2)
Mrs. Imelda Lustado
Assistant Academic Administrator(Gr.3-6)
Mrs. Lolita Fernando
Assistant Academic Administrator (H.S)
Mrs. Fe Perez
Personnel Affairs Officer
Ms. Ma.Asunsion. Denisse R. Enriquez
Guidance Center Coordinator
Mrs. Teresita Retamar
Educational Media Center Coordinator
Ms. Dianne Jeanne de la Cruz
Campus Ministry Officer
Sr. Amy Escribano, ASP

Congratulations and GOD BLESS!