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22/08/2023

SY.2023–2024 STUDENT ORIENTATION AT QUEEN ANNE SCHOOL
by: Clarina Joyce Jose

Today, August 22, 2023, Queen Anne School held its Student Orientation for S.Y. 2023–2024 at the Santa Rosa Campus. The pupils gathered in the Queen Anne School gym at 8:00 AM.

After a brief prayer, the program's director for marketing and chairwoman of Sulong Kabataan, Ms. Pia Atutubo, presented the new faculty members at Queen Anne School.

Following that, Mr. Christian Atutubo, Director for Academics, went over the rules and regulations that were listed in the student handbook.

The Queen Anne School is now welcoming students for a full face-to-face learning experience after a year of blended learning.

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PHOTOS FROM: Ms. Eireen Venice Atutubo

24/03/2023

Best of Luck to our Noble Sentries! We are so proud of you!

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21/03/2023

ANG BABAE AY HINDI LÁMANG, KUNDI LAMÁNG
By: Clarina Joyce R. Jose

I remember writing a paper for women empowerment last year, and looking back to it, It has made me the woman I am today. It feels like that paper became a time capsule for me to be able to talk to what kind of woman I grown into now.

I ran for governor of the school's student committee for the year, and those were the times when I felt most empowered. Although I admit there were times when I had to deal with criticism, I knew I had to prove to everyone that I was tough as steel and that a woman like me could never be defeated. The past year has been such a stressful experience for me as a woman. (Unfortunately, wonderful times had to come to an end; I resigned from my position as student council governor.)

Being a woman and holding a position of leadership over hundreds of people was not simple. Because of how society has viewed women, we are likely to be subject to being disrespected. Women are not seen as leaders but as followers. Women are not perceived as warriors but as trophies.

I know I had to keep my guard up and I wanted to prove to everyone that gender does not do anything with leadership and I can do jobs the same with men as a woman.

Like what Tupac said in his song, “I wonder why we take from our women. Why we r**e our women, do we hate our women? I think it's time to kill for our women. Time to heal our women, be real to our women”

And although I don't listen to Tupac all that much, I keep that song extremely dear to my heart since it symbolizes the struggles that women face in today's society. It's one of those lines that really had me in a chokehold. We are consistently undervalued, yet we never feel a sense of achievement when a woman succeeds because we are often overlooked and underestimated.

I really feel that I provide a good example for other women by standing up for their rights and advocating for the rights of all women. Every woman deserves to be recognized and honored, regardless of her ethnicity or color.

To every woman reading this, you are strong and beautiful. The world that looks down on us can be conquered because of your strength and capabilities. Mga kababaihan, huwag tayong tumigil sa paglaban at ipagsigawan sa buong mundo na tayo ay hindi babae lámang, kundi lamáng.

17/03/2023

SA LABAN NG TSUPER, KASAMA ANG KOMYUTER!
By: Rianne Magnaye

“Sa laban ng tsuper, kasama ang komyuter!”

The government's continuing "Public Utility Modernization Program," which entails the phase-out of older licensed jeepneys, is the reason of the week-long Transportation strike, which has an impact on jeepney drivers and riders. To make room for the modernized jeepneys.

Jeepney Drivers have protested for this project to stop. “Bakit pa nila prinoprotesta yan, kung luma naman na pala mga piyesa nila?”

To begin with, "Pamamasada lang ang kanilang hanapbuhay," Consider what would occur if the phaseout was implemented. How will they be able to sustain their family financially? There is no way to completely rule out the rise in oil prices from the issue; there is also a fuel tax. Mataas na nga ang presyo ng gasolina.

Second, Commuters. Students, Workers, etc. They’re also struggling with the Transportation strike, Not only jeepney drivers protest for their lifestyle, but also commuters. Hindi nila inaasahan na mawawalan sila ng sasakyan, at hindi rin nila inaasahan na may magha-hatid sundo sa kanila. Ang nagbibigay serbisyo lang sa kanila ay ang mga jeepney drivers.

Due to the high cost of the modern jeepney, which some jeepney drivers cannot afford to buy, the modernisation of jeepneys would be a significant burden. Again, gas prices are still high right now.

The head of the Senate's public services committee (Poe) stated that while she agreed with the state's efforts, the planners should also consider the opinions of the general public in order to develop the best course of action for everyone.

In light of this, I believe that a terrific and favorable outcome is what this scenario warrants. And I am confident that Queenians will make a better decision for our way of life, as well as for the well-being of jeepney drivers and the economy.

22/01/2023

QUEEN ANNE SCHOOL'S DANCE GROUP MAIESTAS JOINS THE DANCE SUPREMACY COMPETITION

BY: Gillian Cinco

The Queen Anne School's official dance group: "Maiestas" joined the Dance Supremacy Queens High School dance competition last January 14, 2023. Maiestas placed 5th on the rank with an average of 82.00 followed by Ateneo de Manila High School with an average of 81.33.

The event was performed at Samsung Theatre Makati. It was Maiestas' first competition this year. They stated that this wasn't their plan.

According to one of their leaders Jannah Tariao, they wanted to join the MCL Cup before the DS Queens.

"It's very refreshing kasi first-time din naman talaga sumali ng Maiestas sa one of the biggest national inter-school competes kaya we're very excited to show the crowd what we got.

We also greeted a lot of other crews and madeb friends with some. Will not specify who nalang kasi we don't have their consent at the moment." Tariao said.

05/12/2022

PaskuhANNE 2022: Bringing Back the Queenian Tradition

Written by: Jed M. Vilar

On December 02 - December 03, 2022, Christmas Lighting was once again commemorated at both campuses of Queen Anne School. The Queenians have once again experienced the exhilarating 10-second countdown as an anticipation for the lighting of the Queenians’ Christmas tree and parols.

Both campuses, Sta. Rosa and Dasmarinas campus, has administered diverse types of events for the commemoration. To begin with, before the event on both campuses began, several christmas songs were depicted first in order to relish the moment. This includes: a collective number of ABS-CBN Christmas Station IDs and more.

Starting off with Sta. Rosa Campus, a few weeks before the occasion, the Queen Anne School held a parol making contest for senior high school students. The contest necessitates the parols to be crafted with recycled materials and 40-diameters of size. Subsequently, the announcement of winners was employed on the event itself. Grade 12 STEM - A has swept off the 1st place and has succeedingly acquired a P1,000 cash prize. Following them, is the Grade 11 ABM who succeedingly achieved 2nd place, winning a P500 cash prize. Last but not the least is the Grade 12 STEM - B who triumphantly achieved 3rd place, winning a P300 cash prize.

On the other hand, as the SHS were crafting their parols for the competition, the Elementary and JHS department were mandated to bring a parol individually. Each level has a designated color coding. These parols were utilized to ornament the Christmas tree, making it more engrossing and intriguing. Following the aforementioned events, there were also students who contributed in enlivening the event by performing a handful of enthralling special intermission numbers. The first one was a student from Grade 11 ABM, John Yhel Gabonada, who covered “ Say Something” by A Great Big World. Following that, the Maiestas, the official dance group of Queen Anne School, danced along the beat of a hip hop/rap genre song, “Hayaan mo sila” by Ex Batallion and O.C Dawgs as well as a number of Christmas carols.

Moving on to the Dasmarinas campus, which was commemorated on December 03, 2022, the Queen Anne School has also orchestrated different programs that brought Queenians together. Initially, it began with Grade 1-4 dance performances, followed by a special intermission number of a Grade 4 student named, Tiffany Gabrielle Sicad who covered, “You belong with me” by Taylor Swift. Following that was a recommence of dance performances by Grade 7 and 9, followed by Grade 8 and 10, followed by Grade 5 and 11, and concluded by Grade 6 and 12. In addition, all levels were asked to provide individual parols to be hung on the Christmas tree. Furthermore, the JHS and SHS department were also asked to craft gifts with designated colors per level to be ornamented around the tree.

Finally, both campuses witnessed the lighting of Christmas parols and the Christmas tree, followed by exhilarating fireworks, bringing the event to conclusion.

After more than two years, the Christmas lighting has once again occurred and the Christmas spirit has once again strengthened among Queenians. Numerous things have happened to each and every Queenian during the period of lockdown yet Queenians commemorating the one of the most anticipated events each year, indicates that Queenians have returned with a more firm and resolute conviction.

03/09/2022

What is up Queenians! The Official Publications of Queen Anne School are looking for new members interested in journalistic and creative writing!

If you're interested in:

- News Writing
- Editorial Writing
- Sports Writing
- Feature Writing
- Cartooning
- Photo Journalism

Please message the Editorial in Chief, Clarina Joyce Jose on Facebook!

Join now and be part of The Herald!

20/07/2022

Writers Burnout and Finding a Break Through

By: Clarina Joyce R. Jose

When “Gagawin ko ‘to mamaya” (I’ll do this later) turns to “Bukas nalang” (I’ll do it tomorrow) and ending up with “Wag nalang kaya.” (I’ll do it next time.)

I have been experiencing the same cycle for the past months, not having the energy to write about anything and ending up not writing anything at all.

What does it mean when a person burns out? Burning out is a state of exhaustion, whether it's emotionally, physically, or mentally. At first, I thought that maybe I was just being lazy since it’s a habitual trait, and laziness occurs to almost everyone on this planet. But one day, I dared to try and write something because I wanted to feel productive.

But I don't know how to write anymore.

The sinking feeling that hit me while I was staring at the blank document, was more than what people call “Katamaran” (Laziness), this felt different. All of a sudden journalism doesn’t feel like journalism anymore.

The moment I had that realization, I was just frozen, writing doesn’t feel magical anymore. I hated feeling that way, I felt like my ideas were just put down the drain and I had nothing anymore. It was the worst feeling that a writer could feel.

I let it consume me, for days, for weeks until it lasted for months. At this point I forgot about writing, I don’t know how to construct my ideas and put them on paper.

So how did I break through?

At first, I had no idea what to do, but I realized that If I can’t do it, why should I force it?

I let it consume me for months, let myself not write and create the ideas that I was dying to make. I cannot help but compare my breakthrough to a hot bowl of lugaw (rice porridge). When eating hot lugaw you will have to wait for it to cool down before consuming it slowly. I let my creativity and ideas die down. When I finally grasped that awareness, I stopped forcing myself to write and let my mind rest. I let myself forget about writing, treat myself by trying out new hobbies, watching my favorite shows, and just inspiring myself in many other ways that don’t involve my passion. Though it seemed like the solutions are easy, the process was slow and hard, but that’s okay, it’s normal!

To my fellow writers, artists, and all wonderful creators out there, do not feel disheartened when times like this hit, I also thought that I would never be able to write something again, but I was wrong. Falling behind is okay, you don’t have to do everything all at once. These obstacles are part of your journey to becoming the best version of yourself. You don’t have to create all the time, do it at your own phase, take breaks and cherish the things you’re doing and once you feel prepared, burn for your passion again.

19/07/2022

UY! ALAM NIYO BA?

The Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for newspaper and online journalism, literature, and musical composition achievements. It was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of American (Hungarian-born) publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in New York City.

19/07/2022

Heads up mga Ka-Heyralds! We are still accepting new members for this school year 2022-2023! Join us for exciting activities this year!

For inquiries, please contact Clarina Joyce Jose on Facebook!
The Herald is open to Junior High school and Senior Highschool Queenians!

What are you waiting for queenians? Join us and become a Herald!

22/06/2022

What's up mga Ka-Heyralds? Did you miss us? Do not fret as we'll be back for more action this incoming school year!

If you are passionate about writing, Heralds are now accepting new members for this school year 2022-2023! Join us on a fresh start as Queen Anne School's Student writers!

Please message Clarina Joyce Jose for more details!

Stay tuned for more activities mga Ka-Heyralds!

17/05/2022

PROJECT HEY!RALDS FIRST EPISODE :
Our Lives as Student Journalists

17/05/2022

Mga Ka HeyRalds! 📢 You've seen us on the pilot episode and we truly hope you enjoyed it! Excited na ba kayo? 😄 Because we're so excited to see you guys again later at 6PM! 💚

EPISODE 1: Our Lives as Student Journalists,
Catch us later mga Ka-Heyralds! 🤗💚

21/04/2022

Scientists risk protesting the government's ignorance of the worrisome IPCC climate change report

By: Gillian Cinco

Over 1,000 scientists from 25 different countries staged protests last week following the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) new report.

The report warned that rapid and deep cuts to greenhouse gas emissions are necessary by 2025 to avoid catastrophic climate effects. 25 scientists have pasted pages of scientific papers to the UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), and glued their hands to the glass to highlight the climate science they said the government was ignoring.

At least 10 scientists were arrested after spray-painting extinction symbols on the glass facade of the BEIS building. Among them was Prof Colin Davis, the chair in cognitive psychology at Bristol University, the action came a week after the government published a new energy strategy that promised to continue the exploitation of North Sea Oil and gas, failed to set targets for onshore wind and gave nuclear power a central role.

In Los Angeles, scientists including Peter Kalmus, a NASA climate scientist with Jest Propulsion Laboratory, chained themselves to the JP Morgan Chase building. "We've been trying to warn you guys for so many decades," Kalmus says. "The scientists of the world have been being ignored. And it's gotta stop. We're going to lose everything." Scientists historically have differing opinions about becoming activists on topics related to their work, but that started to change in recent years. Scientists over the world expressed similar fears during protests last week and demanded rapid action to address climate change from their governments. Social media users have been spreading the news by posting the hashtag on any social media apps that they are using. They also shared some ways to help:

Eliminate waste from launches
Stop littering
Reduce paper consumption
Save electricity
Save water
Plant more trees or plants
Delete unwanted emails

According to the scientists, doing these simple things can avoid the dangerous effects of climate change for the next years, it can make our nature normal again for ourselves, and the next generation.

15/04/2022

Queenians! Our Planet is suffocating from all the pollution that has been clogging our atmosphere! Our Mission is to help Earth breathe again by doing these small and simple practices.

15/04/2022

FROM ME, TO YOU: An Open Letter To My Community

By: Clarina Joyce R. Jose

As kids, our parents taught us to be conscious of our environment. As kids, we were taught to be familiar with these colors: Green, Red, Yellow, Blue, and Black.

Does it ring a bell?

Indeed, these are colors used to label trashcans. We see them everywhere- in parks, malls, roads, and other public places. It’s not difficult to remember them.

But why are we given five years to find a solution to save our planet? Why are we here, facing the consequences of humankind’s destruction of our lands?

Earth provided us with the soil that we needed to build our towers. Earth provided us with food to fill our stomachs. Earth let us take everything we needed for us to live and survive.

We need this planet, BUT IT DOESN’T NEED US.

This planet can evolve on its own, Earth has everything it needs, the earth is home to beautiful oceans and breathtaking mountains and we are taking it away from this planet. We are erasing the beauty of our home.

We have been warned for decades now, and it led us to where we are right now. For the past years, humankind is experiencing extreme heat waves and catastrophic wildfires, not only that but glaciers are also melting, water levels are rising, and intense drought and storms– I could go on for more but these are just a few examples of what humankind is enduring right now.

“We’re going to lose everything,
And we’re not joking, we’re not lying, we’re not exaggerating.” said Peter Kalmus, a NASA Scientist who broke down in tears.

Over 1,000 Scientists from 25 countries took part in the Scientist Rebellion’s protest last week, some of these brave scientists were arrested.

Arrested.

People, this is what mankind has become, this is what mankind has evolved to, this is what we are.

Is this what we should be? Is this what we should do? Most importantly, what SHALL we do?

Greenhouse Gases are dangerous gasses that cover the earth and trap the sun’s heat, this is the cause of the rising temperatures that we are experiencing. These gasses come from fossil fuels that are burned by generating heat and electricity. Most of our electricity sources are still produced by fossil fuels, that’s not only the source of these gasses but also from deforestation, trees are the greatest sources of fresh air, but of course- we humans are vile and cruel, when trees are cut, they release the carbon dioxide stored. Since forests are being cut down, greenhouse gasses do not get absorbed and they are free in our atmosphere.

EDUCATE YOURSELF, many organizations around the world are raising awareness for climate action, educating yourself about what’s happening, and participating is one of the great contributions that you can give.

There are many things you can do for this planet such as using eco-friendly materials, reducing the use of electricity, and switching to LED light bulbs and other energy-efficient appliances. Instead of using fueled vehicles, use bicycles. These are the easiest and simplest practices that you can do as a human being.

Dear YOU, I hope that this letter reached YOU. Earth needs our help, we shall repay this planet for its kindness to us. The Earth is suffocating, let us help Earth breathe again.

Spread The Word, Save the World.

This is an open letter from me to you.

READ MORE 🌿:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-stage-worldwide-climate-protests-after-ipcc-report-180979913/

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/04/1115452

https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/nasa-scientist-protest-extinction-rebellion-b2057563.html

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05/04/2022

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A family-run company that specializes in ice cream – set the record. It's officially 3.08 meters tall and weighs almost a tonne. The impressive cone was so massive, that it needed to be airlifted by a helicopter from the ice cream factory!

02/04/2022

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