Caption: Stefhanie Khaye BarcaLayout: Carl Carasco Exams are over, and many of you might feel unsure about how you did. Maybe you’ll be reminded of moments where you hold your test papers and feel disappointment in yourself — the ‘nag-review naman ako…. bakit parang kulang pa rin?’ kind of frustration. But, here’s the thing: just the effort you put in reviewing, staying up late, or doing your best to manage your time learning despite having other schoolworks to accomplish is already something to be proud of “Exams doesn’t always define your worth or capabilities”— we already heard this saying a lot of times, and it has always been true. Sometimes, our performance might not be the same with our expectations, and that’s okay What matters is that you tried, and that effort is speaks volume about your determination. So, take a deep breath, be kind to yourself, and use this experience as a motivation to keep going. Always reassure yourself— you’ve got this!
“Puso ng Pasko” ballet brings Filipino Christmas spirit to life
By: Alhea Barrios, Yasmine RoselCopyedited by Orange AlcarazPhotos: Charlene Otazu, Alhea Barrios, Yasmine Rosel Alice Reyes Dance Philippines (ARDP) kicked off the holiday season today with Puso ng Pasko, the first full-length Christmas ballet featuring an all-Filipino creative team. Held at the Kalayaan Grounds of Malacañan Palace, “Puso ng Pasko” features traditional Christmas songs such as “Pasko Na Naman,” “Sa Paskong Dadating,” and “Kumukutikutitap,” and was choreographed by Ronelson Yadao under the mentorship of the National Artist for Dance Alice Reyes, Erl Sorilla, John Abadon, AL Abraham, Dan Dayo, Bonnie Guerrero, and Lester Reguindin. The performance highlighted Filipino customs and traditions during the holiday season through dance and music. Selected students and teachers from Pasay City National Science High School were among the attendees.
Rest tonight, study tomorrow, and carry it lighter
Caption: Rachel Angel DavidLayout: Carl Carasco Hey, Pascians! How have you been lately? Hope you’re hanging in there! Kalakbay is here with a gentle reminder for you “Do I deserve to take a break? I still have so many pending tasks…” We hear you—it’s tough. The whirlwind of tasks, deadlines, and changes can leave you feeling drained. But let’s take a moment to reflect on this: you’ve cried oceans, but you didn’t drown. Instead, you stayed afloat, and that’s something to celebrate. Rest isn’t about giving up; it’s about taking a pause It’s knowing you have the option to reset—no matter how many times it takes—to get back on track. It’s a chance to change the course, shift the direction, or try a new method, but it’s never a reason to quit. Your ultimate goal is still waiting for you, so keep going Give yourself permission to rest. Do something creative, something that recharges you emotionally, physically, and mentally Unplug, stay grounded, and just breathe. Sometimes, rest is the most productive thing you can do for yourself. You’ve made it through the hardest times before, so there’s no doubt you can conquer this one too. Let’s move forward, Pascians, with hope, courage, and an unstoppable spirit. The journey may not be perfect, but it’s yours—and that makes it priceless. Let’s keep rolling! Cheers, Your fellow Pascian
Tatarin: A Witches’ Sabbath
Experience the tension, the passion, and the reckoning. Immerse yourself in the gripping world of Tatarin: A Witches’ Sabbath in Three Acts by Nick Joaquin, as it comes to life in an extraordinary theatrical production. Presented by the masters of theatre, Le Compendium. Join them on December 9 and 10 at the Pasay City National Science High School’s Gymnasium for an unforgettable performance.
Andres Bonifacio Day
Andres Bonifacio was not just a man but a movement—a force that ignited the flames of revolution and embodied an unyielding love for the nation. Today, The Quantum calls on every Filipino to remember: patriotism is not just a memory but a duty. As we honor Bonifacio’s legacy, may his courage and conviction inspire us to uphold the ideals of freedom and justice. Let the spirit of the Supremo live on.
2024 SEAMEO-Japan ESD Award, Iginawad kay Dr. Mark Anthony Familaran
Isinulat ni Gabrielle Ayesha NicolasIwinasto ni Joebbie Krizel GauganoSinuri nina Gng. Myra Jaime at Mark Matthew Vitug Tinanggap ni Dr. Mark Anthony Familaran, punongguro ng Pasay City National Science High School, ang UNANG PWESTO mula sa 2024 SEAMEO-Japan ESD Award sa 47th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting na ginanap sa Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Bangkok, Thailand. Nag-umpisa ang programa ng 8:00 ng umaga (ICT) na sinundan ng pambungad na mensahe mula sa SEAMEO Secretariat Director at ang awarding ceremony kung saan iginawad ang parangal. Nakamit ang parangal ng grupo ng mag-aaral na sina Xyrel James Canonoy, Zyriel Josh Coronel, Elyzza Marie Esteban, at Neil Josh Icaro, sa ilalim ng gabay nina Bb. Rexielle Joy Villareal, Bb. Maria Theresa Estilong, at Dr. Mark Anthony Familaran, bilang pagkilala sa kanilang partisipasyon sa 2024 SEAMEO-Japan ESD Award na may temang “Promoting Lifelong STEM Learning through Community Engagement.” Ipinakita sa bidyo na kanilang isinumite ang Project Vinculum, kung saan tinalakay ang iba’t ibang makabago at progresibong mga programa na magsusulong ng kaunlaran sa paaralan at komunidad. Nagbigay ang programang ito ng pagkakataon sa mga indibidwal mula sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng Timog-Silangang Asya upang ipamalas ang kanilang mga makabagong mga paraan ng pagtugon sa mga hamon sa edukasyon ngayon. Itong tagumpay ay nagbigay-diin sa suporta mula sa mga lokal na lider, kabilang sina Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano, Konsehal Joey Calixto Isidro, na nagpakita ng kanilang dedikasyon sa pagpapaunlad ng edukasyon sa Lungsod ng Pasay. Kasama rin ang mga kinatawan mula sa DepEd Dibisyon ng Pasay, na pinamumunuan nina Dr. Joel T. Torrecampo, CESO VI, Schools Division Superintendent; Dr. Quinn Norman Arreza, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent; Dr. Renato B. Mesada, Public Schools District Supervisor – Cluster 9; at si DepEd Philippines Secretary, Former Senator Sonny Angara. Ang 47th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting na isinagawa mula ika-26 hanggang ika-28 ng Nobyembre 2024 sa Bangkok, Thailand, ay isang mahalagang kaganapan na nagpakita ng dedikasyon ng mga lider sa edukasyon at iba pang mga propesyonal mula sa buong Timog-Silangang Asya sa inobasyon, kolaborasyon, at patuloy na pagpapabuti ng edukasyon sa kasalukuyang panahon. Mapapanood ang bidyo sa https://www.facebook.com/share/v/QbbjEmN29vQxA5Mt/
47th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting Award Ceremony
Bangkok, Thailand – Dr. Mark Anthony Familaran, Principal II of Pasay City National Science High School, received the First Place Award of the school during the prestigious 47th SEAMEO High Officials Meeting held at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Bangkok, Thailand, on November 27, 2024. The award was presented during the Southeast Asian Educational Innovation Awards segment, which showcased groundbreaking initiatives from institutions across the region. Science secured the top spot with Project Vinculum, an innovative program designed to promote sustainable development through its five key components: Buklod, Abante, Sibol, Binhi, and Likha. The award-winning video entry was conceptualized and crafted by an exceptional team of students: Elyzza Marie Esteban, Neil Josh Icaro, Zyriel Josh Coronel, and Xyrel James Canonoy, under the expert guidance of Senior High School teachers Rexielle Joy Villareal and Maria Theresa Estilong and School Principal Dr. Mark Anthony Familaran. The SEAMEO High Officials Meeting, an annual gathering of Southeast Asian education leaders and stakeholders, fosters collaboration and innovation within the region’s education systems. This year’s event focused on inclusivity and addressing the challenges of modern education. Attended by key policymakers and education professionals, the event featured inspiring keynote speeches, plenary sessions, and presentations from SEAMEO member countries and partners. This monumental success was made possible through the unwavering support of Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano, and Konsehal Joey Calixto Isidro, who serves as the Education Committee Chair of the Pasay City Local Government Unit. Their commitment to advancing education in Pasay City continues to inspire and empower the school’s achievements. Additionally, the school extends its gratitude to DepEd Tayo – Division of Pasay City, headed by Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Joel Torrecampo, CESO VI, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Quinn Norman Arreza, Public Schools District Supervisor Dr. Renato Mesada, and DepEd Philippines Secretary Former Senator Sonny Angara. Their guidance and dedication to educational excellence have been instrumental in achieving this milestone. Watch the entry here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/QbbjEmN29vQxA5Mt/ m – Editor’s Note: Signatures were blurred to maintain privacy and prevent breach of personal data.
Work Immersion Orientation ng Baitang 12, Isinagawa
Isinulat ni: Gabrielle Ayesha NicolasSinuri nina Gng. Myra Jaime at Mark Matthew VitugMga larawan ni Mervyn Mason Valdez Idinaos nitong Nobyembre 19, 2024, sa gymnasium ng Pasay City National Science High School ang Work Immersion Orientation na may temang “Empowering the Stewards of Tomorrow,” na dinaluhan ng mga mag-aaral ng Baitang 12 at ng kanilang mga magulang. Sinimulan ang kaganapan sa rehistrasyon ng mga mag-aaral na sinundan ng doxology at pormal na binuksan ang programa ganap na 8:30 ng umaga sa pangunguna nina Xyrel James Canonoy at Shaun Mustang G. Jacinto bilang mga tagapagdaloy ng programa. Nagbigay ng pambungad na pananalita ang punongguro ng PCNSciHS na si Dr. Mark Anthony F. Familaran, na sinundan ng pagpapakilala ni Gng. Maria Leonora Luisa B. Angeles, Teacher-in-Charge ng Work Immersion, ang tagapagsalita na si Bb. Kiana F. Isturis, isang lisensyadong guro. Tinalakay ng tagapagsalita ang mga inaasahan sa work immersion, mga kasanayang dapat taglayin, at mga impormasyong kailangang alamin bago mag-apply. Pinangunahan ng mga tagapagdaloy ng programa ang takeaway activity kung saan hinikayat ang mga mag-aaral na ibahagi ang kanilang natutunan mula sa naging talakayan. Sinundan ito ng isang intermisyon mula kay Mekylla Marie Villapaña ng 12-Del Mundo, at tinapos ito ng saktong 10:02 n.u. sa pangwakas na pananalita ni Anica Martha C. Victoria, kinatawan ng SSLG ng Baitang 12. Samantala, ang orientation para sa mga magulang ay sinimulan ng 12:30 ng tanghali sa pamamagitan ng rehistrasyon na sinundan ng preliminaries. Nagbigay ng pambungad na pananalita si Dr. Mark Anthony F. Familaran, at sinundan ito ng Work Immersion Talk kasama sina Gng. Maria Leonora Luisa B. Angeles, Gng. Jackyline T. Lagaña, puno, Kagawaran ng Ingles. Natapos ang kaganapan ganap na 3:00 ng hapon sa pangwakas na pananalita ni Gng. Lagaña. Nagbigay-liwanag sa mga mag-aaral ang kahalagahan ng work immersion bilang paghahanda para sa kanilang kinabukasan ang kabuoan ng programa.
PaScian, panalo sa laban
Isinulat nina Alaiza Cruz, Zacharie Macalalad, at Ghea NaderaSinuri nina Gng. Myra Jaime at Mark Matthew Vitug Nagwagi ang tatlong mag-aaral ng Pasay City National Science High School sa magkakaibang patimpalak na ginanap bilang pagdiriwang sa Buwan ng Filipino Values ngayong Nobyembre. Iniuwi ni Ma. Jhoanna Mae A. Muega, mag-aaral sa ikasampung baitang ng pangkat Einstein ang unang gantimpala para sa Division Values Education Spoken Poetry Contest na ginanap nitong Martes, ika-19 ng Nobyembre sa Epifanio delos Santos Elementary School (EDSES). Nakamit naman ni James Christopher G. Lusuegro, mag-aaral mula sa ikapitong baitang ng pangkat Edison ang ikaapat na gantimpala sa Poster Making Contest. Habang si Nicole Margareth C. Sy mula sa ikawalong baitang ng pangkat Aristotle ay ipinamalas ang kanyang angking galing sa pagkamit ng kampeonato sa tagisan ng talino sa asignaturang Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (ESP) noong ika-6 ng Nobyembre mula alas-otso ng umaga hanggang alas-kuwatro ng hapon sa EDSES. Bilang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Filipino Values na may temang “Pagsulong ng Bagong Pilipinas: Ang kabataan bilang pundasyon ng pagbabago”, umiikot dito ang tula ni Muega na may pamagat na, “Juan sa Panibagong Bayan” pati ang likhang-sining ni Lusuegro. Ang tula ni Muega ay hinggil sa mga katangian na kailangan ng isang kabataan upang maabot ang mga pangarap na magdudulot ng pagbabago sa lipunan. ‘Ika nga niya, “Ang pinakapaborito ko talagang linya sa aking tula ay ang ‘Dito na natin masisimulan, ang paghakbang ni Juan sa isang panibagong bayan’ sapagkat dito maipakikita ang ating pagkakaisa at pagtitiyaga upang marating ang isang bagong Pilipinas.” Sa pagsasanay at patnubay ni G. Emerson T. Constantino, Master Teacher I ng Kagawaran ng Araling Panlipunan at Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao ay matagumpay na itinanghal ni Muega ang kanyang tula. Samantala, sinimulan ni Lusuegro ang kanyang poster noong Nobyembre 7-10 at ito ay ipinasa ng kanyang gurong tagapagsanay na si Gng. Mary Grace T. Dela Cruz noong Nobyembre 11 sa Dibisyon ng Pasay. Gumamit si Lusuegro ng 1/4 illustration board at oil pastels upang ipakita ang mga pagpapahalaga ng mga Pilipino sa kanyang obra. Sa kabilang dako, pinaghandaan ni Sy ang patimpalak para sa tagisan ng talino gamit ang mga librong babasahin at mga inihandang pagsusulit ni G. Jojo Ray Dela Cruz, ang kanyang gurong tagapagsanay. Tumagal ng dalawang araw ang kanyang pag-eensayo sa naturang paligsahan. Ang kompetisyon ay binubuo ng tatlong yugto: unang yugto na ’easy’ na tig-iisang puntos, pangalawang yugto na ’average’ na tiglilimang puntos, at huling yugto na ‘difficult’ na tigsasampung puntos. Tinatayang nasa siyam na paaralan ang nakiisa sa kompetisyon para sa tagisan ng talino. Sumunod sa ikalawang pwesto ang Pasay City South High School (PCSHS) samantalang ikatlong gantimpala ang nakamit ng Kalayaan National High School (KNHS). “Huwag n’yong hahayaan na pangunahan kayo ng kaba at always believe in yourself, no matter what happens! Don’t be pressured and stressed kasi iniisip n’yo na baka hindi kayo manalo. Because at the end of the day, being chosen as a representative for our school is already a big and proud achievement,” aniya sa mga estudyanteng magsasagisag sa paaralan sa hinaharap.
NCR Regional Robolution 2024
Correspondent: Zyriel CoronelCopyedited by Stacie Marie CatalloCourtesy: Members of the Innovative Robotics for Youth and Science Overall Champs! A total of one gold, five silver, and one bronze medals secured the overall championship of PaScians in the NCR Regional Robolution 2024, held from November 23-24. The awards are as follows: Neil Josh Icaro, Mcklain Gutierrez, and Suyash Singh 1st Runner Up Mobile Controlled E-Robot Khent Sembran, Claire Mendoza, and Rachel David 1st Runner Up E-Mobile Robot Marco Mallorca, Santine Susa, and Zuriel Vicedo Champion E-Robo Quiz Bee Din Naorbe, Gabrielle Veridiano, and Kevin Factor 1st Runner Up E-Robo Quiz Bee 2nd Runner Up E-Robot Version 1 Singh and Icaro 1st Runner Up Freestyle Category Best Presenters Murata Choice Award The group, trained by Ms. Aizah Agub, received a cash prize of Php 10,000 and will be competing in the international level.