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STONYHURST SOUTH VILLE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Batangas Campus
NO. 16 A.Y. 2019-2020 NOVEMBER 21, 2019
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WASC, USA
STUDENTS AND PARENTS ’
VISION
A premier learning
institution with
national and
international
recognition,
developing lifelong
learners and leaders
with competencies,
global perspectives,
and hearts of
service in a culture
of academic and
values excellence.
MISSION STATEMENT
We are committed
to provide quality
international
education through
the 5Cs:
Competence,
Character,
Commitment to
Achieve,
Collaboration and
Creativity.
We seek to develop
lifelong learners and
leaders.
We prepare learners
to respond to the
needs of the 21st
century.
STONYHURST
SOUTHVILLE
INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL
Batangas City,
Philippines
Tel. No. (043) 7233595 www.stonyhurst.edu.ph
infobatangas@stonyhurst.
edu.ph
SSIS-Batangas students receive
S even Valiant Knights and Science aces bagged various awards in the
2017 International Competitions and Assessments for School (ICAS) –
Science, conducted last August 2019.
Fifth grader, Luke T. Alabro snatched the High Distinction award while
Third grader Ashley Gwenn A. Peñaranda and Fourth graders, Sofia Uri
Ysabelle L. Geronimo and Paul Vincent Leandrei L. Navarro received Credit
certificates.
To add to the list, Kirsten Allyson V. Dimatatac and Martina Patrice P.
Macatangay from Third grade and Clemontine Dana M. Yanga from Fifth
grade all received Merit certificates.
Participated by more than two thousand students from all over the
country, the Philippines garnered 17 medals, 80 high distinction certificates,
264 distinction certificates, 612 credit certificates and 265 merit certificates.
Young swimmers splash for wins
Three Valiant Knights went home triumphant after the 4th B.E.S.T. Swim
Challenge that took place at the Vermosa Sports Hub in Imus, Cavite.
Most Outstanding Swimmer awardee, Gellert Renjirou D. Hernandez
bagged Gold medals for 100m Backstroke and 50m Butterfly, and a Silver
medal for 50m Backstroke.
Moreover, Kirsten Allyson V. Dimatatac brought home a Gold medal for
100m Backstroke and a Silver medal for 200m Freestyle.
Lastly, Hannah Trixie V. Dimatatac received a Gold medal for 50m But-
terfly while Jacian Caerwyn D. Hernandez snatched a Silver medal for 100m
Backstroke.
in 4th B.E.S.T. Swim Challenge
ICAS–Science accolades SSIS-Batangas students receive
ICAS–Science accolades
NO. 16 A.Y. 2019-2020 Page 2
Valiant Knights victorious in Mathematics without Borders International Tournament
Congratulations to the following students for bringing glory to SSIS-Batangas and to the Philip-
pines in the Mathematics without Borders International Tournament:
Gold Medalists
Luke T. Alabro
Jhai Mari A. Reyes
Paul Vincent Leandrei Navarro
Silver Medalist
Ashley Gwenn A. Peñaranda
Bronze Medalists
Jon Raymond H. Valdez
Kirsten Allyson V. Dimatatac
Certificate Awardees
Maria Leandra C. Deza Abiel Joachim Alcoba Mendoza
Martina Patrice P. Macatangay Mary Nicole T. Ubamos
Clemontine Dana M. Yanga Michaela Angela S. De Chavez
In this year’s autumn round there were 24, 000 contestants from 18 countries (Afghanistan, Aus-
tralia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Malta, Nigeria, Romania,
Russia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, the Philippines and Vietnam).
Congratulations, Valiant Knights!! All the best with your preparation for the upcoming winter round.
High School students bag Karibok Ang Tuktok Gold and Silver
Tenth graders Darmarie Anne Joelle S. Guamos and Kyron Simone A. Cueto showed that the
Filipino Youth really are a driving force in nation-building for being declared Champion in Essay
Writing and 1st Runner Up in Dagliang Talumpati, respectively, in the recently concluded Karibok
ang Tuktok, held last November 16 at De La Salle – Lipa.
Congratulations as well to the other
participants: Juliana Irish C. Portugal, Dar-
lito Jabin S. Guamos, and Nhaya D. Amu-
rao who held their own in the Quiz Bee
against the 21 schools of the Batangas
Province; Chiara Alexie Angela C. Ylagan
for Pagsulat ng Sanaysay; Princess Paula
Margareth B. De Chavez for Impromptu
Speaking; and Maria Sandra M. Moldez for
Photo Essay.
All of these wouldn’t be possible if not
for their competent and distinguished
coaches: Ms. Edlyn Asi, Ms. Joice De Castro
Guinihin, Ms. Angelou Perez, Ms. Queenie
Flores, Sir Paulo Quiniquini, Sir Jay Ayala,
and Sir Andrei Irwin Maghirang.
NO. 16 A.Y. 2019-2020 Page 3
Of Deep Breaths and Deeper Thoughts:
It’s a busy world. More often than not, we are “forced” by our situations to be doing multiple things at
the same time. We could be writing/conceptualizing for different due papers at once, dealing with person-
al or even physical issues and problems while completing career/school responsibilities – the list seems end-
less. But in the rush to accomplish necessary tasks, you may find yourself losing your connection with the
present moment—missing out on what you’re doing and how you’re feeling.
Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment—and ac-
cepting it without judgment. Mindfulness is now being examined scientifically and has been found to be a
key element in stress reduction and overall happiness.
How does mindfulness work?
Some experts believe that mindfulness works, in part, by helping people to accept their experienc-
es—including painful emotions—rather than react to them with aversion and avoidance.
It has become increasingly common for mindfulness meditation to be combined with psychotherapy,
especially cognitive behavioral therapy. This development makes good sense, since both meditation and
cognitive behavioral therapy share the common goal of helping people gain perspective on irrational,
maladaptive, and self-defeating thoughts.
What are the benefits of mindfulness?
Professor emeritus Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder and former director of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the
University of Massachusetts Medical Center, helped to bring the practice of mindfulness meditation into
mainstream medicine and demonstrated that practicing mindfulness can bring improvements in both phys-
ical and psychological symptoms as well as positive changes in health, attitudes, and behaviors.
Mindfulness improves well-being. By focusing on the here and now, many people who practice mind-
fulness find that they are less likely to get caught up in worries about the future or regrets over the past, are
less preoccupied with concerns about success and self-esteem, and are better able to form deep connec-
tions with others.
Mindfulness improves physical health. Scientists have discovered that mindfulness techniques help
improve physical health in a number of ways. Mindfulness can: help relieve stress, treat heart disease, lower
blood pressure, reduce chronic pain, improve sleep, and alleviate gastrointestinal difficulties.
Mindfulness improves mental health. In recent years, psychotherapists have turned to mindfulness
meditation as an important element in the treatment of a number of problems, including: depression, sub-
stance abuse, eating disorders, couples’ conflicts, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
It isn’t always easy to be open and accepting of the present moment without being reminded of the
past or without worrying for the future. We are human, after all. However, if simple deep breathing exercises
and meditation activities could help us be at our best in the present, then what is stopping us to live?
Of Deep Breaths and Deeper Thoughts:
The First Holy Communion for Fourth Grade Roman Catholic students will be held on
November 25 (Monday) at the Parish Church of the Holy Trinity. All students and parents are
expected to be there before 8:30 AM for the ceremonies will be starting at 9:00 AM and will end by
10:30 AM.
It will not only be Grade 4 Roman Catholic students who are expected to come on this day.
Grades 3, 5, and 6 Roman Catholic students shall also attend and witness the ceremony.
For the non-Catholic students from Grades 3-6, they are to report to school on this day to do enhancement exercises in Reading and Math. Attendance will be checked and will be counted in
the Perfect Attendance award.
The Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper (among other names) is a Christian rite that is
considered a sacrament in most churches and an ordinance in others. Holy Communion is the
receiving of Jesus Christ in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.
References:
https://www.helpguide.org/harvard/benefits-of-mindfulness.htm
https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/
https://www.mindful.org/what-is-mindfulness/
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/mindfulness/definition
NO. 16 A.Y. 2019-2020 Page 4
In preparation for the upcoming Advent Wreath and Christmas Tree Lighting
Ceremonies, all students are expected to prepare a Christmas tree trimming that
will be hung on the tree. These trimmings shall be made out of popsicle sticks
and must adhere to the assigned themes per class. The class advisers will be an-
nouncing the design assigned to their respective classes, so just look out for that!
Valiant Knights, let us all light up our second home this Christmas season!
‘Tis the season, again!
Secret Santa is a Western Christmas tradition in
which members of a group or community are
randomly assigned a person to whom they will
give a gift. The identity of the gift-giver is not to be
revealed (thus its name!).
The school’s Christmas party will be on December
17, 2019. As part of the tradition, the students will
be having a Secret Santa. However, participating
in the activity is
NOT a requirement.
Please indicate in the reply slip if you would like
your child to be part of the exchange gift or not.
If ever your child will participate, the following are
the maximum cost of the gifts to be given in
particular levels:
Pre-School - Grade 2 Php 200.00
Grade 3 - SHS Php 300.00
Parents/guardians of Valiant Knights! Would you like to help the school in its marketing efforts? If so, you now can by posting
tarpaulins on your houses and/or businesses. If you are interested, please indicate in the reply slip of this SP Bulletin issue.
Thank you!
Mini-survey
GratiTuesday There are so many things to be grateful for. Sometimes, with the tedious tasks and fast-paced events that we experience, we tend to overlook them.
Now, in the efforts to keep all Valiant Knights to keep a grateful heart above all, the school is launching GRATITUESDAY. Every Tuesday starting next week, the following ac-tivities will be done:
Gratitude Wall
GratiTuesday FB Prompts (What are you most grateful for?)
GratiTuesday Lobby Testimonials
(per class)
Diary Reflections on Gratitude
Remember: there is a quiet joy in being thankful!
NO. 16 A.Y. 2019-2020 Page 5
Senior High School Department
Grade 11 – Sincerity (Accounting, Business, and Management – A.B.M.)
8:00-8:30 Homeroom 8:30-10:00 Oral Communication
10:00-10:20 Break 10:20-11:50 Filipino sa Piling Larangan 11:50-1:20 Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik sa
Wika at Kulturang Pilipino 1:20-1:30 Homeroom
1:30 Dismissal
8:00-8:30 Homeroom 8:30-10:00 Earth & Life Science
10:00-10:20 Recess 10:20-11:50 Accounting 1 11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
8:00-8:30 Homeroom 8:30-10:00 Business Math
10:00-10:20 Recess 10:20-11:50 Financial Literacy 11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
8:00-8:30 Homeroom 8:30-10:00 General Math
10:00-10:20 Recess 10:20-11:50 Research 1 11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
Grade 11 – Sincerity (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math – S.T.E.M.)
December 2, 2019 - Monday
8:00-8:30 Homeroom 8:30-10:00 Oral Communication
10:00-10:20 Break 10:20-11:50 Filipino sa Piling Larangan 11:50-1:20 Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik sa
Wika at Kulturang Pilipino 1:20-1:30 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
December 3, 2019 - Tuesday
8:00-8:30 Homeroom 8:30-10:00 Earth & Life Science
10:00-10:20 Recess 10:20-11:50 Pre-Calculus 11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
December 4, 2019 - Wednesday
8:00-8:30 Homeroom 8:30-10:00 Biology 1
10:00-10:20 Recess 10:20-11:50 Financial Literacy 11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
December 5, 2019 - Thursday
8:00-8:30 Homeroom 8:30-10:00 General Math
10:00-10:20 Recess 10:20-11:50 Research 1 11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
December 4, 2019 - Wednesday December 5, 2019 - Thursday
December 2, 2019 - Monday December 3, 2019 - Tuesday
Study well, Valiant Knights!
NO. 16 A.Y. 2019-2020 Page 5
Grade 12 – Loyalty (Accounting, Business, and Management – A.B.M.)
8:00-8:30 Homeroom
8:30-10:00 Entrepreneurship
10:00-10:20 Break
10:20-11:50 Filipino sa Piling Larangan
11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
8:00-8:30 Homeroom
8:30-10:00 Organizational Management
10:00-10:20 Recess
10:20-11:50 Accounting 1
11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
8:00-8:30 Homeroom
8:30-10:00 Business Math
10:00-10:20 Recess
10:20-11:50 Financial Literacy
11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
8:00-8:30 Homeroom
8:30-10:00 Business Ethics
10:00-10:20 Recess
10:20-11:50 Research 1
11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
Grade 12 – Loyalty (General Academic Studies – G.A.S.)
December 2, 2019 - Monday
8:00-8:30 Homeroom
8:30-10:00 Entrepreneurship
10:00-10:20 Break
10:20-11:50 Filipino sa Piling Larangan
11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
December 3, 2019 - Tuesday
8:00-8:30 Homeroom
8:30-10:00 Organizational Management
10:00-10:20 Recess
10:20-11:50 Elective 1
11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
December 4, 2019 - Wednesday
8:00-8:30 Homeroom
8:30-10:00 Social Science
10:00-10:20 Recess
10:20-11:50 Financial Literacy
11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
December 5, 2019 - Thursday
8:00-8:30 Homeroom
8:30-10:00 Humanities 1
10:00-10:20 Recess
10:20-11:50 Research 1
11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
December 4, 2019 - Wednesday December 5, 2019 - Thursday
December 2, 2019 - Monday December 3, 2019 - Tuesday
Grade 12 – Loyalty (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math – S.T.E.M.)
December 2, 2019 - Monday
8:00-8:30 Homeroom
8:30-10:00 Entrepreneurship
10:00-10:20 Break
10:20-11:50 Filipino sa Piling Larangan
11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
December 3, 2019 - Tuesday
8:00-8:30 Homeroom
8:30-10:00 Chemistry 1
10:00-10:20 Recess
10:20-11:50 Pre-Calculus
11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
8:00-8:30 Homeroom
8:30-10:00 Biology 1
10:00-10:20 Recess
10:20-11:50 Financial Literacy
11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
8:00-8:30 Homeroom
8:30-10:00 Physics 1
10:00-10:20 Recess
10:20-11:50 Research 1
11:50-12:00 Homeroom
12:00 Dismissal
December 4, 2019 - Wednesday December 5, 2019 - Thursday
NO. 16 A.Y. 2019-2020 Page 6
Anthony Paul M. Calado
Principal
Corner Parenting
QUOTE OF
THE WEEK
QUOTE OF
THE WEEK
QUOTE OF
THE WEEK
Every great story happened when
someone decided not to give up. “ ” - Spryte Loriano
I am not afraid of storms for I am
learning to sail my ship. “ ” - Louisa May Alcott
Grit is doing what you don’t want to
do, to be what you want to be. “ ” Reply Slip
( ) I have received and read Students and Parents’ Bulletin No. 16 A.Y. 2019-2020. ( ) My child/children will participate in the Secret Santa. ( ) My child/children will NOT participate in the Secret Santa.
( ) I am willing to help the school in its marketing efforts by allowing for tarpaulin to be posted on my house/business .
( ) I am NOT willing to help the school in its marketing efforts by allowing for tarpaulin to be posted on my house/business .
Student’s Name Level/Section Parent’s Signature
Nov. 25
First Holy Communion
Nov. 28
Theater Thursday
(G7-Diligence)
Book Month Culminating
Activities
Nov. 30
Holiday
(Bonifacio Day)
- Angela Duckworth
A s you may already know, the school had recently launched its
campaign promoting Mindfulness to the school community. In
the past months, we have taken some steps to introduce this
practice (way of life), first, to parents last October, and then to
the teachers during the past break, and just this past week, to the students.
These are all done in recognition of the fact that our mental health is just as
important as our physical health.
In the past activities, we have shared some breathing techniques that
may facilitate mindfulness. But, there is more than one way to practice
mindfulness. The goal of any mindfulness technique is to achieve a state of
alert, focused relaxation by deliberately paying attention to thoughts and
sensations without judgment. This allows the mind to refocus on the present
moment.
Basic mindfulness meditation. Sit quietly and focus on your natural breath-
ing or on a word or “mantra” that you repeat silently. Allow thoughts to
come and go without judgment and return to your focus on breath or man-
tra.
Body sensations. Notice subtle body sensations such as an itch or tingling
without judgment and let them pass. Notice each part of your body in suc-
cession from head to toe.
Sensory. Notice sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and touches. Name them
“sight,” “sound,” “smell,” “taste,” or “touch” without judgment and let them
go.
Emotions. Allow emotions to be present without judgment. Practice a
steady and relaxed naming of emotions: “joy,” “anger,” “frustration.” Ac-
cept the presence of the emotions without judgment and let them go.
Urge surfing. Cope with cravings (for addictive substances or behaviors)
and allow them to pass. Notice how your body feels as the craving enters.
Replace the wish for the craving to go away with the certain knowledge
that it will subside.
VALUE OF THE WEEK Completing Tasks
with Perseverance
and Discipline Adapted from: https://www.helpguide.org/harvard/benefits-of-mindfulness.htm
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