St. Claire School to host QCCA Season 8

           

For this season, St. Claire School will be the home of Quezon City Athletic Association (QCAA). This yearly gathering of the best of the best sports sports enthusiast from all over Quezon City aims to involve the students in the different sports events as they commit themselves into sportsmanship and good camaraderie.

Being the host school, SCS expects to house spectators from the different participating schools throughout the league which will run from Sept. 6 - Oct. 25, 2014.

Ms. Jen Fegarido, the Admin Head, disclosed that the school has been preparing for this event since last year. According to her, hosting QCAA is such an honor considering the reputation of the participating schools which are as follow:

1. St. Patrick School
2. Jubilee Christian Academy
3. St. Vincent School
4. Ateneo Grade School
5. Angelicum College
6. Shining Hope Academy of Novaliches
7. International Conception Cathedral School
8. Miriam College
9. Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
10. Siena College
11. St. Claire School
12. Stella Maris College
13. The Seed Montessori School
14. Kings Montessori School
15. Hope Christian Academy
16. Saint Pedro Poveda College
17. St. Joseph School of Fairview
18. Community of Learners Foundation
19. Mother of Perpetual Help School

Esguerra, Otamias named Lakan at Lakambini 2014

The timid James A. Esguerra from Grade 8 class and the lovely Ma. Zyla O. Otamias from Grade 6 class were adjudged Lakan at Lakambini 2014 respectively during the culminating activity of the celebration of Buwan ng Wika on August 29, 2014 at the SCS Multi-Purpose Gym.

Esguerra who also bagged the Best in Barong Tagalog Award emerged victorious among seven candidates, while Otamias also brought home Best in Talent, Best in Filipiniana, and Most Photogenic Awards.

Other winners were the following:

Lakan ng Maynila		-		Prince Franklin C. Ulep,	Gr. 4
Lakan ng Quezon City		-		Lincon Levi C. Basbasan,	Gr. 7
Lakan ng Mindanao		-		Mark Gabriel P. Zapata,	4th Year
Lakambini ng Mindanao		-		Rachelle Anne T. Zafico,	4th Year
Lakan ng Visayas		-		Ralph Louis C. Reyes,	Gr. 9
Lakambini ng Visayas		-		Jeanne Gabrielle T. Daza,	Gr. 8
People’s Choice Award		-		Jeanne Gabrielle T. Daza,	Gr. 8
Lakan ng Luzon		-		Kenward Mingo C. Garcia,	Gr. 5
Lakambini ng Luzon		-		Jewell A. Esguerra,	Gr. 9
Lakan ng Wika		-		Johann Norman E. Mendoza,	Gr. 6
Best in Talent		-		Johann Norman E. Mendoza,	Gr. 6
Mr. Photogenic		-		Johann Norman E. Mendoza,	Gr. 6
People’s Choice Award		-		Johann Norman E. Mendoza,	Gr. 6
Lakambini ng Wika		-		Ariana C. Yambao,	Gr. 5

Prior to the pageant, different contests like coloring, comic strip making, slogan writing, poster making and Philippine food festival were held. This month-long celebration hosted by the Filipino and Social Science Departments has the theme, Filipino: Wika ng Pagkakaisa. 

Grades 1, 5, 8 rule Family Day 2014

          Pupils/students from Grades 1, 5, and 8 classes ruled the 2014 Family Day held at the SCS Multi-Purpose Gym on the last Saturday of July, 2014. The specified classes overwhelmed their competitors in the different games as well as in the dance competition.

           

            With the theme SCS: My FAMILY, My Home, students from the preschool department to high school showcased their dance prowess and participated in the different fun games to the delight of their family members. This annual school-based activity aims to teach the students the sanctity of family ties as part of our Filipinism.  

Preschoolers enjoy PJ’s Party

For the very first time in the history of St. Claire School, the Preschool Department held an engaging pajama party on June 20, 2014 at the play area. The delighted preschoolers brought to school their favorite pajamas together with their comfy pillows and huggable furry stuffed toys. With their sleep wear on, the kids learned action songs and the essentials of getting to bed at night and waking up in the morning. The kids were also told to eat healthful food during breakfast.

Calapatia sweeps college entrance tests

Andre Marvin A. Calapatia, the First Honorable Mention of the Senior Class, swept all the entrance tests given by the  different universities in 2013. Andre, who was also the recipient of Best in English Award during the commencement exercises successfully hurdled the following: University of the Philippines College Entrance Test (UPCAT), Ateneo College Entrance Test (ACET), De La Salle University College Entrance Test (DLSUCET), University of Sto. Tomas Entrance Test (USTET), and MAPUA Entrance Test (MAPUAEE). Andre was even given an option not to take College Algebra subjects in case he chose to study at  MAPUA Institute of Technology.

Although Andre passed all these entrance tests, he ended up joining the Green Archers in Taft and pursue  BS Mechanical Engineering. 

Ninety-One Claireans marched in March

Nelson Mandela once told the people: Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. This has been echoed to the Grade 6 and Fourth Year students during the Commencement Exercises held at the newly built gymnasium on the afternoon of March 29, 2014. The candidates for graduation marched they way wearing white academic gowns and received their diplomas in the presence of Atty. Mariano R. Santiago, President of SCFK and Ms. Elma F. Pedregosa, Principal.

Meanwhile, Honorable Congressman Roman Romulo, the Chairman of Committee on Higher and Technical Education from the Lower House graced the said occasion. Cong. Romulo shared that Claireans should keep achieving and learning even outside SCFK.  

Juniors, Seniors conquer red carpet

Wearing dazzling evening gowns and sharp suits, the junior and senior students headed the ballroom of Luxent Hotel, Timog Avenue on the night of February 25, 2014 for the Junior-Senior Promenade. The event marked another milestone in the lives of the 3rd and 4th year students as they bridge to adulthood. Also, it was a night of future stars who dream of becoming who in the society. After hours of partying, the following were proclaimed winners of special awards:
Male Star of the Night: Female Star of the Night: Prom Prince: Prom Princess: Prom King: Prom Queen:	Cedric Jarred Sanciangco Ronalyn Catilo Daniel Rebell Castillo Jean Elcano Paul Daniel Miranda Jonamae Lopez
The night ended with a toast led by Stacey Gem Madamba.