The CEFI BED Gazette

13/10/2024

Sibling Duo: Delizo Brothers and Martinez Sisters Geared up for Thrilling Showdown in Taekwondo and Swimming Competitions Respectively

Making their way to become taekwondo champs, siblings Laxus Xenon Delizo and Don Argonne Delizo joined the National Interschool Taekwondo Championships-Kyorugi held at Ninoy Aquino Stadium, October 5 and 6. Don went home victorious winning a silver medal at the end of the game.

Meanwhile, female tankers and siblings Brailyn Amethyst Martinez and Franzyn Amethyst Martinez swam their way to success in the Friendship Swim Race held at Muntinlupa Aquatic Center, on October 12. Brailyn bagged 3rd in 200m freestyle Class A and 1st in 50m butterfly Class B. Franzyn took 2nd place in freestyle Class B.

Way to go our sports champs! CONGRATULATIONS!

✍️Jaxriel Mae Casanas
📸 ARC SNAPS
📸 Lady Lyn Martinez

11/10/2024

Victory at the chessboard!

The emerged winner and champion in the chess competition was Samuel Veer Emprese, Grade 5, competing against Holy Rosary Catholic School and Philippine TongHo Institute in the final rounds at the Zone Meet held October 11 at Philippine TongHo Institute. Also winning 4th in the male category was Yuan Zebadiah Opiz, Grade 6 and 3rd in the female category was Moriffreyna Jordane Z. Alcala, Grade 4.

✍️ Keith Anne Almine

08/10/2024

05/10/2024

SEEDERs Club Leads National Coastal Clean-Up in Lucena

The SEEDERs Club of the SHS program organized a successful National Coastal Clean-Up on October 5, 2024 (Saturday) at Talao-Talao, Brgy. Dalahican, Lucena City.

34 volunteers from the club as well as representatives from other SHS clubs took part in this environmental cleanup project which aims to improve awareness of the value of protecting marine habitats and cleaning the coastline.

The Science Enthusiast Engage In Dynamic Environmental Rehabilitation or the SEEDERs Club led this project with their club moderator Ms. Juliet San Luis and Mr. Axle Teves, SHS Student Activities Coordinator (External).

✍🏽 Cielo Pabellano | SHS
📸 Chloe Pañebe & Rachelle Martinez | SHS

05/10/2024

To all educators, mentors, teachers, professors, advisors, and those who have bestowed us the knowledge we have today, we wish you all a Happy Teacher's Day. This day represents every person who became a symbol and example to do better every day, not only in academics but in real life. Our teachers are like our second parents and being the people who become a part of our support system throughout our journey and allow us to grow and enrich ourselves with improvements. Thank you for being compassionate and resilient in what you do to fulfill every student's educational enrichment. Every step we take is also because of you.

✍🏽 Allyza Asnan | SHS
🎨 Yza Mercado | SHS

02/10/2024

Good luck to all CEFIzens during exam week! Remember, every challenge you face brings you one step closer to your dreams—keep pushing forward with determination and focus. You've got this, and your hard work will pay off! 💪💚

28/09/2024

STEM Students Shine at DSTF 2024: 3 Golds and 1 Silver in SIP Expo

In the recently concluded Division Science and Technology Fair (DSTF) 2024, Grade 11 and 12 STEM students secured gold and silver medals for their Science Investigatory Projects (SIP), demonstrating innovative inventions that address real-world problems through scientific skills and knowledge. The event, organized by the Schools Division of Lucena City, was held at the LCTECC Hall, West 1 Elementary School.

Alleah Chloe S. Martinez, Crisan James P. Montifar, and Charmelle Grace V. Jacob claimed 1st place in the Life Science (Group Category) for their SIP titled Investigating the Antibacterial and Antimicrobial Potential of Malapapaya (Polyscias nodosa) Leaves Extract as a Natural Adjunct in Surgical Wound Healing and Infection Prevention.

Hyacinth Francisco's project, Eco-Exhaust: Sustainable Vehicle Exhaust System Using Orange Peel (Citrus reticulata) Derived Materials for Carbon Emission Reduction, won 1st place in the Applied Science (Individual Category).

In the Innovation Science (Group Category), Vibro-Hydro Power: Innovating Renewable Energy by Harnessing Water Vibration for Sustainable Electricity Generation by Allyza Dominique M. Asnan, Ralph Vincent T. Guerrero, and Jeynird Iriz M. Aritmetica also earned 1st place.

Meanwhile, Myrthel F. Sardea, Kurby Excekiel A. Ebarle, and Ronquel C. Manansala placed 2nd with their SIP, Multifunctional Cleaning Robot with Integrated Deodorization for Enhanced Household Hygiene.

The 1st place winners will advance to the Regional Science and Technology Fair 2024. The selected Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students were mentored by their SHS Science instructors, Ms. Melanie Balmes and Ms. Juliet San Luis.

📸 SHSP
🎨 Yza Mercado

27/09/2024

HAPPENING NOW| Selected Elementary Learners ready to spell their way to victory in the Super Spelling Quiz Bee At SM City Lucena.

27/09/2024

“Connecting” Therapy: How to De-Stress

Your eyes are sore and focused on your laptop. Your spine aches from slouching and sitting all day. The tips of your fingers massage your temples. Pain and frustration overtake your body. You feel overstimulated. You feel stressed. With every tick and tock from deadlines, submissions, and homework, not knowing how to handle stress can feel overwhelming. Everyone experiences stress, whether physical, emotional, or mental. Stress is how our bodies respond to pressure or tension, especially when a situation exceeds what an individual can manage. Stress often occurs when someone is in a state of worry, prompting us to confront situations that cannot be easily managed or controlled. While this can be troublesome, it’s completely normal to feel this way.

Stress is a natural human response. When challenges arise in daily life, a surge of emotion may cause one to tremble under the weight of difficulty. However, there is a positive side to stress. It can also feel exciting—causing your heart to race with joy or motivation coursing through your veins. This is the kind of stress one might hope to experience. But what can you do when faced with negative stress or distress?

If there’s one thing humans love, it’s connecting with others. Connecting with the people you love—your friends, family, or significant other—is a wonderful way to de-stress. It’s exhilarating to hear your favorite person’s laughter, to listen as they share their day, taking your mind off your problems for a moment, or to sit in silence with a friend, both understanding the stress you’re going through. It always feels better to have a shoulder to cry on, someone who listens carefully, or just someone to grab a coffee with. Social connections can help release the stress you’re feeling.

On the other hand, some people prefer solitude—connecting with themselves and reflecting on their emotions. The hustle and bustle of crowded rooms and busy streets can be too noisy for someone who craves calm and quiet. Lying on your bed, listening to music, reading a book, or watching a movie can be the perfect escape from stress. Writing in a journal or meditating can be effective ways to cope, allowing you to engage in an inner dialogue and understand why and how a situation affects you.

Connecting therapy can work for those who enjoy spending time with loved ones after a stressful day, as well as for those who prefer to be alone, engaging in a meaningful intrapersonal relationship. Everyone experiences stress differently, and how they manage it varies. It’s important to take it one day at a time. Working hard for your future is important, but don’t forget to balance work and life.

✍🏽 Allyza Asnan | SHS
🎨 Yza Mercado | SHS

27/09/2024

BED joins TFP Webinar on Purpose-Driven Education

The Basic Education Department from elementary, junior high and senior high school program is currently attending The Purpose-Driven Educator webinar via ZOOM. This event was organized by the JHS program this Friday, September 27.

The event features Ms. Kimberly B. Dela Cruz, an education advocate from Teach for the Philippines as the keynote speaker. Ms. Dela Cruz, known for her work in education reform, shares valuable insights on how educators can become purpose-driven and foster positive change in their students and communities.

This webinar underscores CEFI's commitment to promoting excellence in education as well as the individuality of each teachers in the department.

📸 EP | JHSP | SHSP

23/09/2024

CEFI’s Academic Heads Attend the 2024 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony-South Luzon

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) recognized institutional partners including Calayan Educational Foundation Inc., of its 2024 Outstanding BSP Stakeholders Appreciation Ceremony on September 23, 2024, at Grand Ballroom, Queen Margarette Hotel, Domoit, Lucena City, Quezon.

The event was attended by the CEFI’s Academic Heads, Mr. Harold R. Pintano (Principal, Basic Education Department), Mr. Christian John Formaran (Dean, College of Business Management), and Mrs. Wena Pura-Rocio (Director, Office of External Affairs and Extension Services).

21/09/2024

In this fun interview, JHS G Interviewers asked our students about the competitions they participated in, their reasons for joining, and the experiences they gained along the way. Watch and enjoy as they share their excitement, insights, and memorable moments from these events!

🎥/ ✍️Franz Delos Santos | JHS

21/09/2024

Young CEFIzens Join the 2024 International Coastal Clean-up and Mangrove Planting

In celebration of the 2024 International Coastal Clean-up Day, members of the Young Environmentalists' Society Organization (YES-O) Supreme Pupil Government (SPG), and Girl Scout of the Philippines (GSP) of Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc. actively participated in a coastal clean-up and mangrove planting activity spearheaded by the Division of Lucena City, September 21.

The event, which aimed to raise awareness about environmental conservation, was attended by elementary and junior high students from various schools in Lucena City. CEFI’s YES-O members and SPG officers, accompanied by their moderators, Mrs. Alliza Beth Javierto (YES-O Moderator), Mrs. Maribeth Duenas (SPG Moderator), Mrs. Ma. Renchelle Pabello (Elementary Program Student Activities Coordinator for External Affairs), Ms. Mercy S. Landicho (YES-O Moderator) and Ms. Abegail L. Villanueva (GSP Moderator) contributed their time and efforts to clean the shores and plant mangroves to help restore the coastal ecosystem.

The students eagerly collected trash along the coastlines and carefully planted young mangroves, learning the importance of preserving marine environments and preventing pollution. “This is a great opportunity for us to make a difference, even at a young age. We feel proud to help protect our environment,” said one YES-O member.

✍️Venice Oca | EP

20/09/2024

LEADERSHIP TRAINING, IDINAOS NG MGA PILING LIDER SA SHS

Sinimulan ang pagsasagawa ng Basic Education Leadership Training (BELT) sa mga aspiring leaders ng Senior High School na may temang “Empowering Tomorrow: Leading with Vision and Integrity” sa KRU ngayong ika-20 ng Setyembre.

"Everything is okay... As long as you're learning... And okay lang mag-rest basta ‘wag mawawala ang passion mo," ayon kay Mr. Kim Davis De Leon, chairperson ng Kaya Natin! Youth - Lucena, panauhing tagapagsalita sa ginanap na BELT. Ipinaliwanag din nito kung ano nga ba dapat ang isang leader, at ang pagiging importante ng pagkakaroon ng vision at goals.

Layunin ng leadership training na ito na magkaroon ang mga estudyante ng kooperasyon, pagkakaisa, at mas maliwanagan pa sila kung ano nga ba ang tinataglay ng isang lider. Kasapi sa aktibidad na ito ay ang pangulo at pangalawang pangulo ng bawat klase; at ang mga opisyal mula sa Cougars’ Athletic Club, Mentis et Animus, Academic Club, Ars Artis, SEEDERS at Maharlika. Punong-abala sa aktibidad na ito ay ang Supreme Student Government ng SHS program.

✍️Kyle Mareese Osero | SHS
📷Ellie Aguila | SHS

20/09/2024

HAPPENING NOW | Twelve Grade 11 and 12 STEM students are currently attending the National Youth Science Technology and Innovation Festival organized by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) with the Science instructors Ms. Melanie Balmes and Ms. Juliet San Luis.

Jeynird Aritmetica, Annica Asnan, Ronquel Manansala, Jeleya Babilonia, Hyacinth Francisco, Allyza Asnan, Jvheart Caponpon, Chloe Martinez, Earl Martinez, Myrthel Sardea, Ralph Guerrero, and Kurby Ebarle are some of the students that will be learning about DOST's event for awareness to engage the youth in providing solutions and opening opportunities for students and teachers by celebrating the projects and exhibitions under science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

✏️Hyacinth Francisco | SHS
📷 Myrthel Sardea | SHS

19/09/2024

As the 2024 Festival of Language and Arts came to a close, SHS Social Media Journalist Leila Oca conducted interviews with several Grade 11 and Grade 12 students, gathering their thoughts and reflections on the event. The students shared how the festival not only fostered creativity and cultural appreciation but also contributed significantly to their personal growth and sense of community. Their insights highlighted the festival’s impact on their artistic development, academic engagement, and overall experience as learners.

🎤 Leila Oca | SHS
🎥Chloe Martinez | SHS

18/09/2024

The Festival of Language and Arts 2024 was not only a celebration of individual talent but also of teamwork and collaboration, as it featured two major competitions: Debate and Radio Broadcasting and Script Writing. Both Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS) teams showcased their exceptional skills, creativity, and critical thinking in these highly competitive events.

The Debate competition was a battle of wit and intellect, where teams passionately defended their arguments, demonstrating their mastery of logic, rhetoric, and the art of persuasive speech.

Meanwhile, the Radio Broadcasting and Script Writing competition brought to life the power of storytelling through sound, as participants crafted compelling scripts and delivered them with flair and professionalism, proving the timeless relevance of the broadcast medium.

We extend our sincerest congratulations to all the winners of these competitions.

🎨Yza Mercado | SHS

18/09/2024

The Festival of Language and Arts 2024, with the theme "Filipino: Wikang Mapaglaya", has been a remarkable showcase of talent, creativity, and passion. This year, we have witnessed an extraordinary display of skills from the Senior High School students in eloquent speaking, captivating writing, and stunning photography, proving that our language not only liberates but also empowers expression in many forms.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the Senior High School students who boldly participated in the competitions. Let this celebration be a reminder that your voices, words, and visions have the power to shape a brighter future.

🎨Yza Mercado | SHS

18/09/2024

Language Festival has concluded!

Here are the winners of the Language Festival 2024 in the Elementary Program held last September 12 and 13.

The students have remarkably shown their best feat to emerge winners in the different categories through utilizing language as their means to creatively express their knowledge and passion for oral and written literacy.

Big applause to all of you!

18/09/2024

Congratulations to the Junior High School winners of the Festival of Language and Arts 2024! Your creativity and passion have truly shined. Thank you to all participants for sharing your incredible talents—together, we’ve celebrated the beauty of expression through language and arts.

17/09/2024

To our dearest Basic Education Department's Officer-in-Charge, the BED family would like to congratulate you on successfully finishing your Master of Arts in Educational Administration at the University of Batangas. This outstanding accomplishment is a tribute to your devotion to both professional and personal development, in addition to your diligence and hard work.

We are all inspired by your academic path and are grateful for the substantial contributions you have made to the elementary, junior high, and senior high school programs. You have significantly improved the learning environment and fostered the potential of countless students and teachers with your leadership and continuous support.

Your achievement today represents a powerful manifestation of this global goal. It is both a personal milestone and a group celebration of development, quality, and the quest for higher education. Your success contributes to a broader mission—enhancing education for all, ensuring that opportunities for learning, growth, and improvement are accessible to everyone, everywhere in connection with Sustainable Development Goal 4. Your personal triumph echoes the collective effort to uplift educational standards, fostering a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

Again, congratulations to our BED OIC Mr. Harold R. Pintano, LPT, MAEA! We anticipate seeing many more of your exceptional contributions in the times ahead.

16/09/2024

The recently concluded BED Festival of Language and Arts showcased a vibrant display of students' linguistic and artistic talents through engaging performances and creative exhibits. Participants celebrated the diversity of language and culture, highlighting the importance of self-expression in various artistic forms. The event fostered collaboration, creativity, and cultural appreciation, making it a memorable experience for all involved.

💻🎥 Michele Monzon | SHS

16/09/2024

After 4 hours of script writing and broadcasting practice, 13 teams competed in a showcase of radio broadcasting performances, with seven in the English category and six in the Filipino category. Each team gave a vibrant performance that captured the judges' and audiences' attention, highlighting their expertise in scriptwriting, vocal modulation, timing, and teamwork. The competition took place in the Karunungan Hall on Friday afternoon, September 13. Among the judges were Ms. Naomi Ellaga, Mr. Gelo Loza, and Ms. Francesca Ayap.

📷✏️Ellie Aguila

16/09/2024

The debate grand finals featured the head-to-head match between the junior high school team represented by Hermione Cusi, Franz Margareth Delos Santos, and Tish Bernice Urgelles, and the senior high school team represented by Charmelle Jacob, Jeynird Aritmetica, and Annica Asnan. The motion for the finals was "This House believes that the Philippine Government should allow the International Criminal Court to investigate the war on drugs of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte." This sparked an intense discussion in which they demonstrated their thorough research, strategic planning, and determination that occurred last Friday, September 13.

📷✏️Ellie Aguila