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ARAL Kick-Off Marks the Start of a New Chapter By: Christopher M. Du-ag
Pasay City East High School successfully launched ARAL (Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning) Kick-Off 2025 on Sept 29 at the school’s gymnasium, highlighted unity, commitment and collaboration of learners, parents, tutors, school administrators and stakeholders.
The event began with the preliminaries, followed by the opening remarks of the School Asst. Principal II, Mr. Roger B. Escarilla, who emphasized the importance of ARAL in empowering learners’ literacy skills. Mr. Rouell A. Santero, Principal II, in his inspirational message, underscored the importance of reading with comprehension among learners with the support of the parents. He also urged parents to support ARAL Program since it was designed to address learning gaps for Grade 7 to 10 learners with concentration in foundational skills and literacy.
Mrs. Marlyn A. Mamadod, Head Teacher VI in English, facilitated the orientation proper and provided parents with a comprehensive understanding of the ARAL Program. “Dear parents, we need your support”, she said. Parents played a significant role in supporting their children’s learning journey.
The orientation concluded with the closing remarks from Mrs. Helen G. Dimafelix, Master Teacher II, who encouraged everyone to work hand in hand for the success of the learners and ARAL Program.
With the united efforts of parents, teachers, and school leaders, the ARAL Program in PCEHS is set to make a lasting impact as reflected in its collective commitment to ensure that every learner is given the opportunity to read and succeed.
Ms. Geselle I. Sabanal and Mrs. Cherrie Lyn B. Tabudlong, did a great job as Masters of Ceremonies ending the program with a quote from Malorie Blackman: “Reading is an exercise in empathy; an exercise in walking in someone else’s shoes for a while.”
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IKEA donates for PCEHS library make over
Ma. Wileen V. Labao
IKEA Philippines officially turned over 396, 000 worth of furniture donations to Pasay City East High School library through a Social Day and Turn Over Ceremony held at the PCEHS Gymnasium last August 15, 2024.
Mr. Rouell A. Santero, Principal II of PCEHS welcomed the IKEA Philippines, mWell, and Gabay Guro. He thanked IKEA for the partnership and for a free make over of the school’s library. Mr. Sylwyn S. Tenorio, Senior Education Program Specialist –Social Mobilization & Networking, gave the words of gratitude.
Mr. Daniel Rivero, Pasay City Store Manager, IKEA Philippines, in his response message said that IKEA Philippines was thankful for the opportunity to bring the company closer to the people and give back to the community.
Gabay Guro and mWell were represented respectively by Mr. Francis A. Bautista, Program Manager and Mr. Gary Dujali, Marketing Head. Freebies from these partners were given to attendees before program. Dr. Basilisa D. Tomimbang, Public Schools District Supervisor-
CLUSTER 10, gave the closing remarks in the program.
The ceremony was attended by the SDO officials, PCEHS teaching and non teaching personnel, SPTA president, and selected students. It was hosted by Mrs. Karen V. Mortera.
PCHES LAUNCHES NATIONAL READING MONTH 2024
Pasay City East High School celebrated its National Reading Month 2024 with the theme: “Embarking on a Journey of Empowering Literacy” on November 7 to December 5, 2024. It was headed Mrs. Marlyn A. Mamadod, Head Teacher VI of the English Department.
The chart below indicates the different reading activities and contests (including their date/time, venue, and teachers-in-charge) conducted at PCEHS:
READING ACTIVITY |
DATE AND TIME |
VENUE
|
TEACHERS-IN-CHARGE |
Book Talk/ Drop Everything and Read (DEaR) |
November 8-27, 2023
10-15 minutes before discussion
|
Classroom
|
English Teachers |
Launching of Reading Month | November 7, 2024 9:00 AM
| PCEHS Gymnasium
| English Teachers |
Reading Proficiency |
Division Contest: November 18, 2024 8:00AM-5:00 PM |
Padre Zamora Elementary School |
G7-Ms. Rienalyn F. Fuentes G8-Mrs. Helen G. DImafelix G9-Mr. Christopher Duag G10-Mrs. Ma. Wileen V. Labao
|
Book Buddy/ Mystery Reading |
November 11,2024
|
Classroom |
English Teachers |
Poster Making
|
November 18, 2024
|
Library (hallway) |
Mrs. Mary Josephine M. Camayra
Mrs. Liz Kaye B. Lakindanum
Ms. Kristine Remollo |
Declamation Contest (G7 and G8) | November 21, 2024 10:00-11:00AM | AVR | G7 and G8 teachers |
Oratorical Contest (G9 & G10)
| November 21, 2024 11:00AM-12:00PM |
Reading Room | G9 and G10 English teachers |
Spelling Bee
| November 22, 2024 1st Batch:10:00-11:00AM
2nd Batch:1:00-2:00PM | Library
| Mrs. April C. Cantos
Ms. Maria Elisa L. Bayangos
Ms. Joylyn O. Elardo
Mrs. Cherrie Lyn B. Tabudlong
|
Closing Program |
December 5, 2024 10:00-11:00 |
AVR |
English Teachers |
Moreover, the winners in the school-based Reading Proficiency contest represented PCEHS in the division contest. Thus, the chart below shows the names of students who won in the said contest:
READING ACTIVITY | SCHOOL-BASED WINNERS / DIVISION WINNERS |
Reading Proficiency | (G7 – Narra) Quiel Eugene D. Reyes-2nd Place (G8 – Mangga) Julius Henessy P. Casiao-2nd Place (G9 – Sampaguita) Bernice P. Nuguid-2nd Place (G10 – Rizal) Fhel Rica M. Sumadlayon-1st Place (G11) Charles James R. Paasa-3rd Place (G12) Pauleen Me. Sotto -3rd Place |
Truly, this Reading Month 2024 promoted reading and literacy among learners, and it also encouraged them to love reading more creatively.
PCEHS NATIONAL READING MONTH 2024 Closing Program and Culminating Activity
Pasay City East High School celebrated its National Reading Month 2024 Closing Program
last Dec. 5, 2025 with the theme: “Embarking on a Journey of Empowering Literacy”
which aimed to celebrate the achievements of the learners in various activities.
The program was conducted at the school library at exactly 10:00 AM. It was facilitated by Mrs. Liz Kaye B. Lakindanum of the English Department. Furthermore, it had preliminaries; it began with a nationalistic song, followed by a solemn prayer and the singing of Pasay March, which was followed by the recitation of DepEd Quality Policy through an audio-visual presentation.
Afterwards, Mr. Roger B. Escarilla, Assistant Principal II, gave his heartwarming welcome address, thereafter, Mr. Rouell A. Santero, Principal II, gave his inspirational message. It was then followed by an intermission number of the English Club officers to keep the audience lively and entertained. Afterwards, the learners who won in different reading contests performed once again in the event to showcase their talents.
It began with the eloquent and fluent orator, Jairus Immanuel Faudan, followed by Saicy Mangahas, who nailed her performance as she delivered her declamation speech. Then, a video presentation of the National Reading Month activities was shown.
Thereafter, the certificates of participation and recognition and tokens were given to the students who contributed to the month-long celebration of the National Reading Month 2024. Hence, certificates of recognition and appreciation were also given to the teachers who contributed and supported the said celebration.
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The program ended when Mrs. Marlyn A. Mamadod, Head Teacher VI of the English Department gave her closing remarks and took the chance to express gratitude to all the people who made the event possible.
SDO Pasay conducts 4-day upskilling on Language Instruction
In response to DepEd Order no. 42, s.2017, which emphasizes the importance of teachers’ continuous professional development in enhancing their pedagogical practices, SDO Pasay conducted a “4-Day Cascading of the Upskilling of English Teachers on Language Instruction’, on Nov. 26-29 at Asia Pacific College (APC), Makati City.
A total of 148 secondary and elementary teachers combined from Clusters 1-10 attended the aforementioned upskilling seminar/workshop which seeks to address the critical needs of teachers in language instructions.
Dr. Imelda V. Boquiren,SDO Pasay English Education Program Supervisor, presented the overview of the upskilling and discussed the topics on “Raising the Bar, Lowering the Barriers in English Language Instruction” and “Revisiting Communicative Competence: Understanding the K-10 Matatag Curriculum in English” for Day 1 and 2.
Mrs. Almera M. Alkuino, Head Teacher III of Pasay City North High School-M Dela Cruz campus showed her expertise in her topic, “Understanding and Applying Grammatical Competence in Language Instruction” as shown in active participation of the language teachers in their presentations and delivery of outputs.
Mrs. Marlyn A. Mamadod, Head Teacher VI, Pasay City East High School, talked about “Understanding Strategic Competence in Language Instruction” which focused on the importance of strategic competence and its underlying principles, core strategies and its applications and development of positive attitude in addressing communication barriers.
Mrs. Yolanda M. Marinay, Head Teacher III, Kalayaan National High School, displayed her eloquence on the topics: “Applying Socio-Linguistic Competence in Language Instruction” and “Applying Discourse Competence in Language Instruction”.
Dr. Amelyn L. Villanueva, Head Teacher VI, Pasay City South High School, concentrated her discussion on Understanding Socio-Linguistic Competence in Language Instruction with application of principles various contexts gearing towards acceptance of one’s responsibility in enhancing own’s socialinguistic competence to help build efficient learning community.
Finalization of Work Application Plan (WAP) wrapped -up the session finale, highlighted by the challenge from Mr. Librado F. Torres, SDO Pasay- Chief, Curriculum and Implementation Division. By: Ma. Wileen V. Labao