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Sensorama: Virtual School Fest and Sports Day 2021 By Zeanna B. Joson Read published article here: https://www.ess.edu.ph/sensorama-virtual-school-fest-and-sports-day-2021/ ✨ On March 25-26, 2021, Elizabeth Seton School – South held a two-day virtual school fair and online sports day with the theme “Sensorama.” The event started with a kick-off ceremony with a holy mass presided over by Father Romy Antimano, followed by a live Zumba session by Ms. Joy Cancio. Activities for the first half of Day 1 were sponsored by Houses. Despite the limitations, Seton brought the Intramurals to our screens and held a Virtual Sports Day. High school students from their respective houses competed in various online games such as chess, scrabble, Games of the General and UNO, where one’s intelligence and team spirit are showcased. The House of Saint Paul hosted an online bingo called “Bingo sa San Pablo” and “Kanta Kanta Karaoke” where your listening skills and music knowledge will be tested. Strategy and teamwork were exhibited from the House of Saint Peter’s “Minute to Win It Challenge” and virtual escape room. The House of San Lorenzo Ruiz hosted “Social Ka-” and “Hulaan Moko Beybeh,” which is not your ordinary guessing game. The House of St. James held a game called “Let’s Get It!” and “Articulate Break Loose from the Quest,” where they can win a welkin moon from Genshin Impact. Quality time and bonding were valued with the House of Saint John Paul II’s virtual cinema named “Lights, Camera, Action!” and a crowd favorite “Rank Up, Gamers.” The House of Saint John XXIII held an online mafia game called “Sino ba talaga lods?” and an intense & puzzling escape room “BamBluezled.” Lastly, the House of San Pedro Calungsod held a random dance play called “Oops teka! Sumayaw Sumunod sa Kpop/Tiktok,” where one’s talent in dancing will be put into test and also held an “Online Meetup Series: I-chainbooth Moko.” Ano

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Pagbati sa mga mag-aaral mula sa ikalabing-dalawang baitang! 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Para sa Aming Idolo Isinulat ni Juliana Maria Naval Maraming salamat sa suporta Hindi niyo kami hinayaang sumuko Sa halip ay binigyan ng lakas na magpatuloy At labanan ang hagupit ng pagsubok sa aming buhay Maraming salamat sa mga alaala Aming pagod ay napapalitan ng tuwa tuwing kayo ay kasama Mga pinagsamahang kwentuhan at biruan Ay tiyak na hindi malilimutan Maraming salamat sa gabay at mga paalala Ang aming mga hangarin ay nakamit dahil sa inyong tiwala Salamat sa pagiging kaibigang tunay Mga araw na lumilipas ay mas nagiging makulay Sa aming idolo, nawa’y ‘wag kang sumuko Tandaan na kami’y laging nandito para sa iyo Nawa’y ang inyong buhay ay mapuno ng kasiyahan at pag-asa Hiling namin na kayo’y magtagumpay sa bagong yugto ng inyong buhay ✨ Video Edited by Reign Gabrielle Caldo Thumbnail by Keshia Lei Gayoso

Refusal for an Academic Freeze: An Ideal But Unrealistic Decision By John Syril Siquijor Read published article here: https://www.ess.edu.ph/refusal-for-an-academic-freeze-an.../ ✨ Because of the emerging peril of COVID-19 in the Philippines, the government introduced a new learning approach to be adopted by all educational institutions along with its students: Online Learning. And, with the ongoing threat of the pandemic, online education is only reasonable; thus accepted by the people. What was not well received by the public, however, was the refusal of an academic freeze. Regardless of the clamors made by the public, the Department of Education (DepEd) still refused the petition for an academic freeze nationwide, thereby continuing the opening of classes. A glaring fault in this refusal is the reality that the Philippines is not prepared. We are not prepared to implement such drastic changes under the assumption that with their limited preparation, online learning would be workable to push immediately — workable to the fortunate, but not to those who are less fortunate. Hence, the academic freeze is not a petition to discontinue classes from happening. They purely meant it to give more time. It may not be an ideal action, but it is certainly realistic to stop the widening digital divide in the Philippines. First point: the petition for an academic freeze may not sound ideal, but it is assuredly realistic considering the situation of the Philippines. During the nationwide lockdown caused by COVID-19, many businesses either temporarily or permanently closed their operations because of the great loss of customers. While there are still businesses that survived the ordeal, this often came with an opportunity cost: to either give salaries lower than what they had agreed upon or to end the employment of someone. What this implies concerning the academic freeze is that pushing for an already expensive online education when not everybody has the means to comply w

#StoriesFromTheSouth By Juliana Maria Naval Over the past years, Seton Notes - South has been publishing newspapers and magazines. The organization seeks to be an avenue where writers and artists collaborate to share stories, nurture their passion for the arts, and raise awareness amongst the student body. Because of the transition to the new mode of learning, we are left with the question: How will the organization continue for this school year? Reminiscing the excitement and satisfaction felt by writers seeing their articles printed in bold letters, the happiness felt by artists and photographers as their works are featured and adored by Setonians, and the nostalgia felt by readers as they flip the pages containing the pictures and articles about the events from the past school year-- we, at Seton Notes, can’t forget about these. The pandemic will not be a hindrance to continue activities that we are accustomed to because Seton Notes - South opened more doors to serve the Seton community through various digital platforms. The organization will continue to cultivate excellence, and value each memory as we share stories from the South with you. #SetonNotesSouth21 Video Edited by: Hannah Mariden Gato