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PERISCOPE Vol. 1 No. 1 Our ideas make sense The Official Student Publication of Bixby Knolls Preparatory Academy San Antonio, QuezonHernandez champs Congressional Levelstory telling competition ShanleyNorreen V. Ulan VIII- Gregorio del PilarBKPA’s very own student, Monica Shaye that Monica is now few steps ahead to more tire teacher’s hard work and the student’sJ. Hernandez reached the peak by being success that awaits her. Such achievements perseverance.the Congressional District Champion in are relevant because it is the fruit of the en-the Kindergarten Storytelling, Festivalof Talents 2017. Winning the 1st Place in a story-telling contest is such a great achievementfor a Junior Spartan. Monica Shaye’s littlestar shined bright during the Festival ofTalents’ Congressional Meet 2017. The Junior Spartan showcased hertalent in storytelling (Filipino) in the saidcontest. This is a proof that Bixby Knollstruly gives importance and attention to thestudents’ exceptional talents. After winning the gold medal inthe Congressional Level, Monica Shayeadvanced to the Divisional KindergartenFestival of Talents and won the 3rd Placeamong all participants. All the Spartans are proud of herwith her achievements and they believeMATHEMATCH: A Proof of Excellence Inside issues:by Shanley Norreen V. UlanAnother opportunity was given to that gives chance to schools to prove Alit, Lagat, Umali bringBixby Knolls Preparatory Academy their competence in terms of the subject(BKPA) as the school became part of Mathematics. home back-to-backthe 30th Annual Southern Tagalog This competition is one of theInvitational Mathematical Challenge ways of our school to show the students’ triumphs in LitMus(MATHEMATCH)’. This competition excellence and competitiveness not justwas held at the University of the in music but also in academics especially CompetitionsPhilippines, Los Banos, Laguna, this Mathematics. Last year, the school joinedOctober 16, 2017. an international competition in Math Better Environment for Three skilled students were which is the Singapore and Asian Schools Better Knowledge Mathematics Olympiad (SASMO). Thechosen by the teachers to represent the Advantages Despite of continue to ........./p. 2 Untimely Changesschool. MATHEMATCH is a competition

2 PERISCOPE NEWS Vol. 1 No. 1Alit, Lagat, Umali bring home back-to-back triumphsin LitMus Competitions by ShanleyNorreen V. UlanIt is BKPA’s first time and first Competition hosted by the Magdalene Lagat and Jerilou Viktoria Alit, a Fifth Gradetry to join a Provincial Literary- Private Schools Association of Francis Umali are BKPA’s Spartan, with her trainor,Musical (LitMus) Competition Batangas (PRISAB) and got representatives. Both of them Tchr. Karla Mae Jaurigue alsoand two Gold medals have two first place awards. are 8th graders who are part of won the gold medal in thebeen won already by three The school signed up for the BKPA Choral. Declamation event. With herof the most talented students five events and the students The two of them sung a exceptional talent togetherlast September 15, 2017 in took home several awards. Kundiman song entitled, “Dahil with her mentor’s hard work,Sta. Theresa College, Bauan, Almost 30 schools joined this Sa IsangBulaklak” that made she reached First place in theBatangas. said competition and BKPA their way to the first place. competition, adding one moreAs Bixby Knolls continue to is very proud to have these The two were trained by Mr. achievement for Bixby Knolls.compete with other schools in achievements. Glen Flores, BKPA’s Musical From the Provincial level, theyBatangas, the school has been For the Kundiman Singing Director. advanced to the Regional Levela participant in the LitMus Duet category, Celina On the other hand, Daniella held at a mall in the province of Cavite. They competed against the other representatives of the neighboring provinces in Region IV-A (CALABARZON). In the singing duet and declamation categories, Bixby Knolls won both silver medals and placed 2nd. This is the first time in BKPA’s history for the students to reach and to compete in the Regional Level. They proved that each of BKPA’s Spartans can win and compete even out of the school’s vicinity. And that is the reason why the Spartans keep working hard and smart to succeed on purpose in line with this academic year’s theme.continuation from ........./p. 1competitors of the school Gautama were also part of this algebra, calculus and statistics.did not win but they proved competition outside the school. This is just one of the waysthat even BKPA is just a new These students have the full of Bixby Knolls to proveschool; we can compete with support of the whole BKPA that they teach high qualityother schools in the country. community that is why they education to the students. TheThe Mathematics teachers in were more motivated to win school keeps on striving morethe school had already chosen the competition. to motivate their students tothree representatives for the The representatives were be academically competitive. said contest. Ms. Rheniel trained by the MSUS They also aim for higherLaliman, one of the Junior Mathematics teachers of achievements to be reached.High School students coming the school. This served as a Growing not just as a schoolfrom the 10th Grade- Dalai great help to the contestants but also as a community isLama was one of the school’s in enhancing their skills and one of BKPA’s mission forrepresentatives. knowledge in solving different the whole school.Because ofFrom Senior High School, Math equations and problems. this competition, the chosenMs. Clarisse Tonatos and Mr. The said contest covered the students will surely work hardKevin Anglo, coming from areas of logic, arithmetic, and smart to achieve their goalsthe 12th Grade- Siddhartha geometry, trigonometry, and succeed on purpose.

OPINION 3PERISCOPE Vol. 1 No. 1 Mind Over Matter Karla Mae Jaurigue, LPT Advisor’s PenBixby Knolls Preparatory Second Quarters presents youAcademy (BKPA) is now on its the “Periscope” – the Officialsecond year of operation, and Student Publication (for Middleas we grow and as we progress, School) of Bixby Knollswe are making different Preparatory Academy.innovations which gear towards This is our school’smolding well-rounded or newsletter which contains allholistically developed students. the write-ups or the articles of One of the new our efficient student writers orprograms we offer this student journalists.Academic Year is our The articles that you“electives” wherein we require will read are already edited byall our students to be involved. me but still, all the ideas andOther may think that this is thoughts presented came fromjust another burden for them. them. I hope that you wouldHowever, there are still those appreciate the efforts that I andstudents who believe that this the students exerted for ourwould help them enhance the first output. To those studentsskills they already acquire. who know that they have the Introduction to potential in writing, you areJournalism, an elective that very much welcome to becomesome of our Middle School part of this paper. Let yourand Upper School students thoughts be heard! Instinct Follows Actiontook during the First and the Enjoy reading! Rheniel Ann C. LalimanBixby Knolls; your right choice for Knowledge and ExcellenceBixby Knolls PA is an is outside the scope of their (DepEd); an accomplishment electives, and non-academicsorganization that provides typical standards. Factors such that takes at least several years is tailored to anchor eachinstruction, an institution as mind set, tenacity, behavior, to achieve? Our Bixby Knolls of our students in habits offor the teaching of students. and social skills to be able to as an institution with a great mind that support successfulBeyond this, what more do you communicate and work well tradition of developing high achievement in school andthink a school is capable of? with others are the key for achievers who are ethical, beyond in a purpose to create aOn one of our Parent Corner students’success. Our academic responsible, and are well aware context for lifelong intellectualNewsletters, Mr. Ceazar Caro, theme this year says it all, for of how to work hard, yet smart, achievement.our Head of School mentioned everyone in our community in school and beyond. As our school keeps onthat “It has always been an to have a challenging, yet As we mentioned a stellar year progressing in terms of statusintention of our institution, compassionate educational with an even greater mind set and operation, we maintain theBixby Knolls Preparatory experience. With our supportive to achieve, beyond our literacy balance between academicsAcademy (BKPA), to develop teachers in a conductive program through Scholastic, and extra-curricular activities.and perpetuate a tradition of learning environment that CEM assessments, and other We ensure that our studentsexcellence in student-centered fosters positive development curriculum that builds a firm are performing well in theirlearning. Though our school is and balance for our students. “ general knowledge, our school academic subjects and at thenew, our educational experience After a stellar year, we set on Bixby Knolls provides an same time, they are developingis vast. We understand the old bigger goals and much higher electives academic program their talents and skills intraditional methods of teaching achievements. Barely in our that gives our students the different areas of music, artsand learning, however; our second year, we have made opportunity to develop deep and sports.school recognizes and believes great strides in accomplishing knowledge and understanding With this, then there’s nothat in this rapidly revolving milestones for our institution. of chosen topic. In these school like Bixby Knolls. Weworld, for our children to Can you think of a great school electives, students from 4th- are truly fortunate to have it asbe successful, there is much that in just a second year of 12th Grade dive into different our stepping stone for an evenmore involved in their operation, already has the entire areas of music and dance, brighter future. It’s not justdevelopment. We embrace the offering of grade levels from writing, sports, media and arts. the knowledge that you’ll gainnew school of thought in that Nursery through to 12th Grade, At each stage of our student but the excellence that life willthe psychology of our students and received Recognition from learning, our entire curriculum require you.plays an important role in their the Department of Education consisting of academics,learning, which in many areas

4 PERISCOPE OPINION Vol. 1 No. 1Beyond the LimitsShanleyNorreen V. UlanAdvantages Despite of Untimely ChangesAs Bixby Knolls Preparatory to serve the students with high also. The untimely changes for the students to cope-up also.Academy continues to quality education so that their of teachers can affect the Despite of all the changesoffer quality education, hard work and money would flow of their lessons inside happening inside Bixby Knolls,the school needs to change not come to waste. That is the classroom and therefore the school still continues toteachers untimely. The school the reason why the untimely can greatly affect the learning educate the students with alladministration is responsible changing of the teachers of the students. It can also their best.to make the final decision especially in the Middle School cause a delay on the schedule As a school, Bixby has highregarding this matter justly. and Elementary Department are that may be the reason why set of standards which they The decisions and done. students cannot complete their maintain all throughout.actions made by the school BKPA is continuing requirements by the end of the However, not all could complyadministration are respected the mission to deliver an quarter. and not all are strong enoughby all the students and fellow exceptional educational Another problem will to face the challenges giventeachers. It is understandable experience to the students. The occur if the school will have by this institution that’s whyif the school needs to change need for flexible and responsible a hard time to find substitute changes are being done.teachers untimely. All the teachers is relevant for the for the teachers. It will not be They are just being carefulstudents know that the decisions school to achieve this mission easy to find another teacher for them to maintain the goodmade by the administration are so it is very understandable if immediately to be the new quality of education that theyfor the better. they need to change teachers teacher of the students. It might and their pioneer teachers had Problems cannot be from time to time. also take time for the new already set on its very first yearhelped or be prevented to occur This situation can teacher to adapt to the new of operation.in a school. The school wants cause disadvantages to students environment so it will be hardMightier PenPiona Theres A. Rueda School ProgramsOur school is very competitive competitions because it helped For our Bixby Comes Home hand. This is just the beginningin every aspect. That’s why we the students to show their for Christmas, I’m pretty sure of having a good and greathave different school programs abilities in cooking. that everyone enjoyed. We relation with others. Seeing thethat are facilitated by our fellow We were taught to eat and had a lot of time for preparing children smiling back made meteachers. Every program has its practice eating healthy food even though it was a hassle happy. Knowing to myself thatpurpose for everyone. We had for our physical health. It was because we had examinations, I’ve helped someone made methe Nutrition Month, Bixby really a great experience and assignments, projects, and some feel good. It’s really spectacularComes Home for Christmas, totally useful. students competed elsewhere. to see these real life scenariosIntramurals, Outreach Program, In our intramurals, I was kind On the day of the event, I am because I never felt this happyand many more. sad because it only lasted for a sure that everyone had a blast. before.On the nutrition month day. It might be better if it lasted We took pictures and videos Having these programs give uscelebration, our students had for at least two to three days. of every performance. We lots of memories that we canthe opportunity to show their Still, I enjoyed. Intramurals were able to show the talents cherish. These give us lessonstalents in terms of cooking is not just about playing of the students in terms of we could learn from and makesand abilities to decorate food. games and competitions; it’s dancing, signing, acting, and us a better person.Other students competed in a about enjoying, having the entertaining. I will continue to support and tocooking contest, fruit carving, characteristic of sportsmanship Lastly for our Outreach look forward on the programsand best table set up. For me, and having quality time with Program, I’m so happy because that may come in the future.it was really nice to have those everyone in the school. our school is lending a helping

OPINION 5PERISCOPE Vol. 1 No. 1Purpose Fuels Passion Carissa R. Dela Cruz Editorial BoardEndure for Dreams Publication Advisor: Karla Mae D. Jaurigue, LPT WRITERS: Lay-out Artist Rheniel Ann C. Laliman, Carissa R. Mark Bryan E. Abierra,LPTStudents go to school every the fact that most of us become De la Cruz, Principal:day with a burden laid upon upset when we receive low Piona Theres A. Rueda , Shanley Rhandell M. Guirre, CAR, Ph.Dthem. From waking up early, grades. These are just some ofto bathing with the cold the struggles faced by many Noreen V. Ulanmorning water, others even students. We must be stronghave to take the bus, jeepney, enough, be more optimistic, Writer and Cartoonist: Head of School:tricycle, or any other means and driven to achieve higher. Isabela Francine L. Bautista Ceazar Caroof transportation just to attend Despite of these, weschool. They endure all that still continue to go to school Contributor: President:with the hope in them that every single day. We won’t stop Daniella Viktoria C. Alit Jane N. Carosomething good will happen dreaming that someday, therein school, hoping that they will will be a place for us in this Enthusiasm is a Virtueand they can learn. Being able world. Yes we struggle, but weto attend school nowadays is should not forget to continue to Isabela Francine Bautistanot a right to most of the people, persevere to reach and aim forbut rather a privilege. Not all something. “Academic Tenacity: Robotics could be a way forpeople have the chance to go We should not forget that before I will work hard, work smart us to be well-known inventorsto school. Among the young our teachers became teachers, then succeed on purpose.” This or scientists someday. Ourstudents that were able to they were students, and now is our school’s theme for this different music-related electivesattend Preschool, not everyone there’s a place for them. Academic Year which aims to such as Guitar, Different Bandswas able to continue through They aimed to reach something mold the students holistically - and Choir would help us becollege and attain a diploma. and finally reached one of their both academics and skills wise. great musicians someday. That’s the sad truth that most goals. Someone told me that With this, our school, Bixby Journalism andof the students are facing you can’t achieve progress if implements a new program Creative Writing could be anowadays. A lot of them want you don’t even try. You need which is called “Electives.” gateway for us to publish ourto attend but cannot because to work hard and keep your own novels or books in theof financial problems. Others mind open. It’s hard but it will Electives are the extra- future.have the brains but were not just be for a while. For me, curricular activities we are These and all the otherable to finish through because being a student means that you taking two days in a week after electives are also being studiedof the lack of motivation and will keep improving and keep classes. We are placed under in Science, ICT, English,support from the people around seeking for progress. different programs which suit MAPEH and on other subjectsthem. Most has the ability to It means that you will succeed our skills and talents. This is as well. Am I right? Meaninggo to good and high quality and will continue to succeed. for us to enhance those talents to say, with the help of ourschools, but are also not able to “Nothing Worth Having Comes and at the same time, for us to electives, there is also a chancefinish studies because they lack Easy”. You don’t deserve develop our self-confidence. that we will excel better inin moral support. something you did not exert When I was asked academics. Attending school effort. You should never give about my stand regarding this, Still, I respect youris physically hard, straining up and continue to try, even nothing comes into my mind decision no matter what it is. Iourselves in doing the activities if it means losing. We should except for the fact that I’m glad just want you to be enlightenedrequired by our teachers. We always remember that going to to know that our school wants that the real goal of our electivespush ourselves to stay up late school is fun if only we have a us to develop and to reach our is for us to be better and not tojust to finish the requirements purpose of doing it. full potential. pull us down so if you’re oneset by our mentors. Yes it is hard to endure, but it Some may say, it’s a of those who are still up to thisWe face multiple books, will be harder to endure life burden but I must stand that it’s time, are thinking that pursuingnotebooks, notes, reviewers, without a degree attained. So not. Why would you consider electives is just a waste of time,preparing for written rather than whining, we should this as a burden when in fact, you better weigh your thoughtsexaminations. We cannot avoid just enjoy everything. the things we are studying are then start thinking of what you still related to our academics? really want to be in the future Junior Programming would and how these electives would make us computer help you. experts. Elementary and MS

6 PERISCOPE FEATURE Vol. 1 No. 1Better Environment for Better Knowledge By: Piona Theres A. RuedaOur school was quite stunning Almost everything is new and hygiene and they know how to this. Hopefully, each yearon its first year of opening. it’s quite hard to adjust to the to keep their rooms clean. It’s our school will improve for theEverything went well and new atmosphere of our school. a lot better for everyone if the better.everyone had an amazing Our school mainly focuses surroundings around us are In terms of academics, talentsschool year here at Bixby on the physical well-being of clean. This makes us want to and sports; our school is alsoKnolls Preparatory Academy. each student. They are more study more. Who wants to very competitive. Last year’sThis second year, everything is likely to do performance tasks study at a very filthy room? competitions served as ourmuch improved and better. We to enhance the physical body of Did I mention that we are motivations for all this year’shad a lot of students who left the student. In contrast with this having a new gymnasium? achievements. This is the proofbut luckily we had a lot of new is that they still give attention to Yes, you’ve read that right. that you could really learn fromenrolees as well. the academics. They make sure This year 2017, the school is your mistakes. I could reallyThis year, we’ve used the that every student is physically building a new gymnasium in tell that our school is excellingrooms on the third floor. We and mentally good. front of it. You have to cross in every aspect.had a lot of new teachers. We We have a lot of people to the road to get there. According Anyone in this school canhad a better community. We had keep our environment clean to others, the gymnasium will improve and be better. Everyonenew rooms, new classmates, as always. Every student is be built before the start of ournew officers, new friends and obliged to clean their rooms. next school year. I’m sure that should participate in everything.a lot of new things to treasure. The students know the proper everyone is looking forward To continue to make everyone proud and better.

FEATURE 7PERISCOPE Vol. 1 No. 1Teacher Spotlight Piona Theres A. Rueda This article is about class very well. He made mya teacher at my school, Bixby academic year memorable andKnolls Preparatory Academy interesting.(BKPA). This is his second He gratefully provedacademic year at Bixby. I’ve to us that we are competent andgiven him the spotlight to let independent learners.us know about some of his He had a quiteopinions and experiences here. amazing experience in teaching He is Teacher Jay-C F. here in Bixby because it’s notCadiz, LPT. He decided to apply just the academic side thatat Bixby Knolls Preparatory he improves, but also non-Academy to develop academic scholastic activities especiallycompetencies and skills that are in the field of music.vital in the teaching-learning process and to establish rapport He said that, “Bixbyfor his dedicated students. really is a school of choice at He is a twenty-four Quezon for it provides qualityyear old LET passer. He passed education that prepares studentsthe examination at the age of to become a valuable member twenty-three in his first year of the community.” The quality of the of teaching and first time in education that is provided handling an advisory class. by the school exceeds the Amazing, right? expectations of both our parents and students. I was once his former I once asked him, advisory student. He “Teacher, how do you handled my class which inspire us, students?” is the 7th grade- Martin he replied, “By Luther King. encouraging you I was kind of bothered about the fruits of by having a male adviser your hard works.” at that moment because At first, I didn’t at my elementary days really get his point I usually have female but eventually I advisers. As the day passed got his point. Just by, I was getting the hang think outside the box of it. It was really fun and and you will eventually succeed at the end. I really learnedsomething from him. I couldsay that he handled his advisory

8 PERISCOPE NEWS-FEATURE Vol. 1 No. 1Bixby joins the 3rdAnnual Fix and FocusForum By: Rheniel Ann C. LalimanUniversity of the Philippines their mentor, Tchr. Peter Allen- Diliman launched their 3rd Gomez.Annual Fix and Focus Forum Among over hundredswith the theme “UPCYCLED: of registered delegates from Art within our heartsTranscending the different parts of Metro Manila, Piona Theres A. RuedaConventions of Recycling”, only Bixby Knolls was the onlyan interdisciplinary forum, school from Quezon Province. Our school had our Art Gallery in which each of theworkshops and competition The said event aimed to harness students had the chance to showcase their creativity. Some of thedesigned for top students the ability of the future nation art works were very complicated to do. These art works are thein both academics and builders on fixing societal proofs that every student of Bixby Knolls Preparatory Academyleadership from premier high problems while focusing is very creative and amazing. Our theme was white Christmas, soschools in the Philippines, on different specific field of basically everything was made of blue, white, and yellow.November 13, 2017. interest, through competitions There were three-dimensional nutcracker and letters Our school, Bixby of photography and video which are B, K, P and A which stand for the initials of our school.Knolls Preparatory Academy making. Both categories were They were made by eight graders. Other eight graders made some(BKPA) was invited on the said joined by our Spartan delegates. canvas. The twelve graders made a Christmas tree, it was veryevent. Ten selected Spartans And one of the entry of our hard to make but they accomplished it. Other students made paperfrom Middle and Upper Schools school for photography won the quilling, paper mosaic, and other paintings.represented Bixby Knolls people’s choice award having Every piece of artwork was willingly made by our hearts.including Carrisa Dela Cruz, the most number of likes on In making such things, the students were able to express theirRheniel Ann Laliman from 10th Facebook. feelings and did something fun. We could see the beauty of everyGrade-Dalai Lama, Alia Lacay, A plaque and one-thousand artwork. Art doesn’t mean to make a perfect drawing thus it meansAirha Tolentino, Francine pesos worth of gift certificate to express the ideas of the students. In making the artworks, theGarcia, Diane Gutierrez from were awarded. The competition students showed that they are very creative and that they can finish11th Grade-Nelson Mandela served as an avenue for sharing it when you cooperate with everyone.and Aira Mari Reyes, Gian ideas and solutions to educate,Balat, Lex Adrian Abarentos instill a sense of responsibility,and Kevin Anglo from 12th and inspire people to create andGrade- Sidharta Gautama with implement solutions.Spartans participate and clinch awards in TINTACON TRES By: Rheniel Ann C. Laliman The Traviesa Publications, the student publication of Southern Luzon State University - Tiaong Campus (SLSU-TC) held its 3rd Press Conference, the \"Tintacon Tres\", last December 8, 2017 at Brgy. Lagalag Tiaong, Quezon. Tintacon is an event for journalistic talks, workshops and competitions where students are encouraged to express their abilities and to share their opinions. It had also served campus journalism students of 9 high school publications with approximately 120 student- journalists from four different

FEATURE 9PERISCOPE Vol. 1 No. 1 Simple Acts of Love By: Piona Theres A. Rueda Christmas is not just head to your partners’ cheek. The kids. After that, we taught them about having lots of things and instructor instructed the players receiving gifts; it’s about sharing to place the ears of the Spartans our clap which is called hoorah and giving love to others. Since Christmas is just to the chest of the children. eight. They all cooperated and around the corner In this scenario they and a few days were able to hear they were willingly participating away, our school the heartbeats had a program of the children. with us. wherein the Even though they students of our didn’t really know Then after that, it was school give love each other, they and gifts to other felt happiness. time to share and give the gifts people. Being The kids loved and making were very to them. Our school donated others happy are the happy by things that matter to us the most. noodles, rice, canned goods, This simple act of giving had a just receiving biscuits as prizes. money, and especially love. huge impact to other children. When the games Seeing the children smiling were finished, the and excited just make my heart other children had the melts. They played a game Our whole school called touch by touch. In opportunity this game you have to to showcase participated pick a child whom you their talents. don’t know and play with They know a hundred them. Someone had to how to play instruct them what to do the flute. They percent and the players have to do were all good it. For example, head to cheek. and we were with this Then you have to place your amazed. Behind program. those little and cute faces were very talented With the help of the parents, students, facilitators and teachers, everything went as it was planned. Everyone received equal gifts and equal love. Ever since, most especially when it’s Christmas, we all know that it’s better to give than to receive.towns in Quezon specifically held. News, Sports, Poetry, Communication Writing inTiaong, Candelaria, San Feature and Development English and Feature Writing inAntonio and Sariaya. Communication Writing, Filipino respectively. Five students who Editorial Cartooning and Shanley Noreen V.are taking Journalism as Literary Graphics were the Ulan, also from the 8th Gradetheir elective subject from categories of the competition. brought home two silverour school, Bixby Knolls At the end of the medals from News WritingPreparatory Academy (BKPA) competition and workshops, (Filipino) and Developmenthad represented Periscope and outstanding works were Communication WritingCrimson Tide Publications. recognized as 4 out of our 5 (Filipino) while Rheniel AnnThe aforementioned elective journalists went home with C. Laliman clinched the secondsubject is under the supervision medals of major awards. spot in Editorial Writingof Tchr. Karla Mae Jaurigue. Carissa R. (English). Meanwhile, Isabela This Tintacon focused Dela Cruz (10th Grade) took Francine L. Bautista alsoon lectures and workshops. both of the gold medals from participated in the EditorialThere were designated rooms Poetry and Feature Writing Cartooning (Filipino).for various journalistic fields (English Categories). Piona Their overall pointswhere a 30-minute lecture Theres A. Rueda from the 8th made them the 4th Best Highand an hour for each of the Grade bagged the first and School Publication among theircompetition proper were second places for Development competitors.

10 PERISCOPE FEATURE Vol. 1 No. 1WAYFARERby Carissa R. Dela Cruz People, especially stayed a day off their own jobs would be like that.” In simple with life, space, technology,students, always learn better to provide a good future to their activities like that, the ambitions etc. For a science lover, it’sfrom experience. Most of the children. I saw a few of them of some students are born. The a whole new world to dreamsuccessful people developed went with their grandparents, play went through smoothly of going to.from their own experiences aunts, or uncles. When I see and it was finished with loud The young learnersfrom a point of their life. roar of applauses. Right after got to know about thingsSome are inspired those children during a we ate lunch, we went to thefrom the things that regular day, I see the Mind Museum for our that they never thinkthey saw, others longing in their final destination. would have existed.are motivated faces. Longing There I saw the I see their facesby their flaws, for the love and kids interested smile becausewhatever it is; attention of their in dinosaurs. they’rethey are things parents. Some of I saw the living thethat those them almost go future moment.people used in through a week, successful They wereorder to be where barely seeing geologist or living theirthey are right now. their parents. On lives toLast November that very day, they the fullest2017, the students of were given a chance by beingpre-school and elementary in a placedepartment went on board to enjoy their selves and that givesfor an educational trip to the to bond with their parents. them most of thecity of Manila. Early that Our first destination was the answer.morning, excitement was Repertory of the Philippineswritten in all their young where we watched the play The trip ended late at night.faces. Together with those entitled “Beauty and the Beast.” Even though they were tired,young children are their While I was sitting there in the they can’t hide their smilessupportive parents who middle of the sea of people, I because of a day filled with recognized admiration in some love and fun. of the students’ eyes. It seems The sweet smiles that it whispered “someday, I in their faces marked their ambitions and dreams, their archeologists plans on how they’ll go from the kids through life. Just for a single around me. trip, thousands of lives We went through changed. moving dinosaurs that seems to be real. It feels like we were travelling back in time. When you look at it at first, they look still, but for a moment they will continue moving. The sight stimulates the mind of a child and helps them become imaginative. Right next to the room filled with dinosaurs is a building that contains different kinds of things that have something to do

FEATURE 11PERISCOPE Vol. 1 No. 1The Best School Ever: MagTV na, Atin ‘Tofeatures Bixby Knolls Preparatory Academy Original Story Concept by: Daniella Viktoria C. Alit Recently, the hosts of one of the famous television (5th Grade-Arthur Miller)segments here in the Philippines – “MagTV na, Atin ‘To” Edited and Modified by: Tchr. Karla Mae D. Jauriguewhich is being aired every Sunday in ABS-CBN networkvisited and had a tour at our school, Bixby Knolls PreparatoryAcademy. This has been a very great privilege for us. OurHead of School and Managing Director, Mr. Ceazar Caro,together with his wife and our School President, Jane Caro,was able to share with the visitors the mission and vision ofour school and how we do things here making us differentand unique among the other schools around and nearby ourcommunity. Being a Spartan and a student of this prestigiousschool, I can attest that Bixby truly deserves tobe featured in such a big network here inour country. I’ve been to differentschools before and I find myselfenjoying and lovingeverything we do andevery aspect of ourschool. Let me proudlyshare to you my owndescription of our school. Every roomis clean and every corner ofthe school is filled with smilesof everybody. We start each daygreat with a flag raising ceremony. My school isknown as implementer of the “English Only Policy” whereinwe are all trained to speak in English whether we are insideor outside the class. This helps us be familiar and get usedwith the language which is good because English is widelyspoken all throughout the world. Bullying is very common todifferent schools but here at our school, we are bully free. Ourteachers never fail to remind us what we mustdo and what we must not in order tomold us to be better persons. M y school is alsoknown for implementingdifferent kinds ofprograms which helpboost our self- confidenceand give each of us achance to break out ourshells and to perform infront of huge crowds. With theself-confidence and courage wefound in our school, we are also given lotsof opportunities to compete and to win various competitionswhether they are academic or extra-curricular, at large andrespectful universities. Everything we do is honored andbeing recognized at the end. Knowing the fact that this is just the second year ofour school, everything seems so amazing and unbelievable!There is no doubt that my school, Bixby Knolls PreparatoryAcademy, is really the BEST SCHOOL in town!

We are now accepting students from NURSERY to SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Please inquire at our front office or at [email protected]. Elementary School Play Presents : WILLIE WONKA COMING SOON! March 24, 2018What is ESC? Educational ServiceContracting or ESC is a system ofgovernment financial assistancethat provides grants for deservingelementary graduates to pursuesecondary education in a privatehigh school of their choice. Only elementarygraduates who will pursuesecondary education in anESC participating privatehigh school of their choicecan avail the ESC program.(Incoming Grade 7 students)#WeAreESC#BixbySchoolOfMusic#ISOSoon#WeAreBixby