27/10/2025
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ | ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ซ, ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ
Sacred Heart Academy of Novaliches (SHAN) celebrated the United Nations 2025 with the theme "Education Shapes the Future." The much-anticipated event showcased not only cultural creativity but also the talent and school spirit of the learners.
The celebration started with a parade featuring students from Nursery to Grade 6 (Batch 1) and Grades 7 to 12 (Batch 2), each section representing a different country. The parade filled the campus with music, flags, and cheers, setting the tone for a day of festivity and cultural appreciation.
After the parade, SHAN students and teachers gathered at the court for the official opening of the program. The event began with the singing of the National Anthem led by Mr. Rico Jusayan, followed by a doxology led by Ms. Ericka Mae Rodriguez. The programโs hosts, Mr. Jeswin De Villa and Ms. Arlene Precious Manalo, took over to guide the event with energy and enthusiasm.
The representatives of each grade level showcased their classes inspired by different nations.
A special moment unfolded when the School Director, Mr. Chris Azanza, made an unexpected visit to the event. His presence was warmly recognized by the audience, drawing applause from both students and faculty.
Afterward, the awarding ceremonies began with a series of recognitions for outstanding student achievements. Emanuel Jester R. Yadao (11-HGT) and Khalil Avery M. Rosini (12-STEM A) presented their winning spoken poetry pieces from Senior High School categories.
In the Poster Making Contest, Fiona Ann D. Valencia (7-Honesty) was awarded as the winner with her artwork themed โEducation Shapes the Future.โ Meanwhile, Maxine Brielle C. Belleza (8-St. Peter) was also awarded in the Essay Writing Contest.
For the Collaborated Debate Competition themed โEdukasyon ang Pinakamakapangyarihang Sandata,โ the Affirmative Team, Eliana Angela T. Beltran (9-Molave), Charina M. Cruz (9-Narra), Lu Terese S. Fabilo (9-Acacia), Lance Zachary D. Molina (9-Molave), and Rumulus R3 R. Pura (9-Acacia), were awarded as the champions.
The Grade 10 students were also awarded for winning the Short Film Competition, which highlighted their skills in storytelling and production.
To cap off the awarding portion, the Sacrean Dance Troupe (SDT) delivered a powerful and high-energy performance choreographed by Mr. Marvic Echevarria. The group danced to the tracks โBout taโ Bubbleโ by Tech N9ne, โGnarlyโ by KATSEYE, โWomanโ by Doja Cat, and โDrop Bodyโ by Erda โ earning cheers from the crowd.
Finally, the highlight of the day was the Mr. and Ms. United Nations 2025 coronation. The winners per category were as follows:
Preschool: Stella Dominique Cadavona & Othniel C. Cabatuan from K2 โ Daisy (South Korea)
Grades 1-3: Rasee Evry De Mesa & Zac Hugo B. Blas from Grade 2 โ Proverbs (Spain)
Grades 4-6: Kierra Penelope L. Alfante & Reese Louie M. Bagundol from Grade 4 โ Platinum (Lebanon)
Grades 7โ8: Maxine Brielle C. Belleza & Gino James B. Romero from Grade 8 โ St. Peter (Italy)
Grades 9โ10: Julienne Nicole C. Capili & John Kaleb D. Go from Grade 10 โ Mabini (Ireland)
Grade 11: STEM A - Sabriah Nicole A. Cacayuran & Shaun Rhayhon V. Garcia (Ecuador)
Grade 12: ABM - Erica Merthyl Oclarit & Zyrus Emman L. Zamora (Peru)
The event concluded with the recognition of Mr. Charlou Pagdulagan and Ms. Honey Joy Auguis as the winners of the UN Teachersโ Category.
The 2025 United Nations Celebration at SHAN was a success โ with performances, competitions, and heartfelt participation, the event once again proved that the SHAN community stands strong in celebrating diversity and educationโs power to connect the world.
Newswriter: Heleina Beronika Pamplona
Copyreader: Bea Samanta Consuelo
Photojournalists: Alexandria Erris Francisco, Calix Ong, and Jenielle Courtney Valencia
