Reach the stars, discover and invent

new stuff. That's what a young scientist

does to improve his skills to be a great

scientist.

E v e r y y e a r, t h e S c i e n c e

Department holds the “Science Camp”.

Conducted by the Science teachers of

different levels, the two-day activity filled

event is very much enjoyed by the

students who are grouped under the

names of scientists. Here, games such as

the Sci-mazing Race, Science Bingo, and

other activities based on real scientific

concepts are conducted.

“These activities allow the students

to conduct experiments that require the

use of real scientific concepts,” Mrs.

Charmaine N. Ramos, former Science

Coordinator, quipped. “They can't do it

in the classroom due to lack of time and

resources. Here, they can use other

materials that are not found in the lab.”

Anna Josefina de Ramos said, “The

Science Camp is very educational, fun,

and definitely helps develop our skills in

science.”

Yearly, the Science camp is truly an

event that every Augustinian Scientist

looks forward to. For them, it is an

experience of discovery and an overnight

fun with a myriad of scientif ic

possibilities.

7the Science Camp

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by Angela Rebecca I. Flestado

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Mother-Daughter Camping

The great outdoors… The cool air around… The cold water… Tents set up outside… The warmth of a mother's touch…! These could only mean one thing: It's time for the Mother-Daughter Camping.

Every year, the Star Scouts and the Girl Scouts bond together with their Moms through the Mother-Daughter Camping; an activity that brings our young lady scouts and their mothers on a camp-out, usually at a mountain in the cold month of January. Here, different physical activities such as relays and fear-factor like contests are held to develop the total scout – able in all aspects - whether physically, mentally, and spiritually as well as socially. Here the young scout is given opportunity to learn first-hand the lessons of nature and nurture along with their loving Moms.

Supervised by the club moderators who act as facilitators, the participants are divided into groups with assigned colors. Throughout the camping period, these groups vie against and with each other in a healthy camaraderie of sports and competition. Here, spirits are tempered and values are tested.

On the serious side, great responsibility lies on the shoulders of the mothers who must sustain the passions of their young while making sure that they adhere to the very morals that they preach to their children, both in reaching for victory and in accepting defeat.

However, in the lighter side of it all – the activity also seeks for each mother-daughter to experience a refreshing kind of bonding and alone time with each other in this all girl affair.

The bond between the mothers and their daughters is truly strengthened by the camping experience. Teamwork, Social Responsibility, and a clear sense of Identity are developed in this simulation of life in the great outdoors. CSA's incomparable lady scouts, which include Miss Sophie Cerezo, Miss Vilma Cortez, and Miss JoRuiz among others, spearhead this yearly event.

by Lara Andrea R. Montales

Augustinian Family Sportsfest

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A rainbow of colors flooded the Covered Courts as hundreds of bodies moved around - preparing for the big event. Kids and parents alike waited in anticipation for the action to start. Yes, it's the Augustinian Family Sportsfest!

All grade levels participate in this Olympiad-like event held every year wherein students and their families are encouraged to join, clad in their class section’s distinguished color. The lower graders (Grades 1 to 4) order special shirts while the upper graders (Grades 5-7) wear their Intramurals t-shirt. For this event, participating family members who join to support their children are enjoined to don the same hue – a symbolism for unity and the strength that it brings along.

Starting with a parade of numbers, class-made posters and an invocation, the whole event is kicked off by a series of warm-up exercises that break into a whirl of games that keep the competitive juices of each participant flowing. Relays and other kid appropriate games are in store for the lower graders pitting the sections against each other while for the upper graders, the activities focus mainly on sports such as Basketball and Volleyball.

The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners are awarded at the end of competitions. Special awards, such as the Best Cheer and the Best in Behavior, are also given. All these transpire before the singing of the CSA Pep Song which signals the end of another Augustinian trademark event.

The Augustinian Family Sportsfest is one way of bonding with one's family and classmates. Amidst the fun and excitement are unity and teamwork. We learn how to work together. We understand each other. In addition, the Sportsfest also develops a sense of sportsmanship – humble in victory and gracious in defeat. All in all, the Sportsfest is one fun

event a true Augustinian wouldn't want to miss.

9by Lara Andrea R. Montales

10ConvocationClub Recognition

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Every quarter - a Convocation: Every year - the Club Recognition. Pupils flock to the theater to watch the performances and witness the accolades being given to deserving students on these events, but do we really know what is truly going on?

Both events have the same format, starting with the invocations, then proceed to the performances - which showcase the versatility of Augustinian talents, and finally peak with the awarding. Here, parents get to come up the stage and receive the Eagle certificates along with their child.

Of course, the celebration does not truly end without some words of inspiration from our beloved principal, Fr. Horacio R. Rodriguez, OSA,.

C o n v o c a t i o n s h o n o r t h e students with Outstanding and Exemplary in Conduct awards – a prompt recognition of the hard work that the students put into their studies.

Club recognitions honor those who have excelled in their Wednesday and Thursday groups, awarding those who become the best in their respective clubs both academic and religious.

C o n v o c a t i o n s a n d c l u b recognitions seek to encourage the students to excel and aim higher. They intend to inspire students to study harder. They aim to show that hard work does pay off.

So, soar high, Augustinians! Aim for the skies and realize your dreams!

by Lara Andrea R. Montales

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Batch Party

12Graduation ExercisesHonoring students and promoting the batch into high school, Colegio San Agustin, Makati

held the Grade School Graduation last March 27, 2009 in the Grade School Covered Court.Noelle Clara Sofia P. Fajardo was awarded First Honors while Jurico Kai Agustin, Leanne

D. Balmes, Jaime Lorenzo A. Cruz, Girard Michael Blair A. Dy Pico, Christine Joy S. Escalante, and Raphael Cecilio S. Rodolfo complete the long list for the Second Honors. For Third Honors, Ronald Victor B. Abundo, Hannah Marie B. Maralit, and Joji Marie I. Salaver were named.

Aside from the Honors given, the school introduced the Subject Excellence Award (SEA) which is presented to a graduate with the highest average in a subject within the last three years in CSA.

For CLE, we have Jurico Kai Agustin; Leanne D. Balmes for Reading and for Language, Hannah Marie B. Maralit. Filipino and Social Studies SEA both went to Christine Joy S. Escalante and for Math, Michael P. Brodeth. SEA for Science was awarded to Michael Blair A. Dy Pico and Ronald Victor B. Abundo received the SEA for Computer. Subject Excellence Award for PE-Boys and PE-Girls went to Morgan Christian M. Acol and Julia Melissa C. Morado, respectively.

by Margaret Yolo

by Cassandra Ysabel P. Reyes & Margaret Yolo

Batch Party. The event all 7th graders wait for all year through amidst harsh months of studying and grueling deadlines. Finally - on March 20, 2009 - the wait was over. The décor was perfect, the food - delicious, and even the students looked great. Everyone obviously prepared for the event. The party was a baccalaureate celebration for the grade 7 students, who successfully completed seven long years in the GS Department. Everyone enjoyed dancing, eating and partying the night away. In short, everyone had a great time.

A little while into the event, the 7th graders were asked to thread the catwalk for the search of the “Best Dressed” winners for both the male and female, which went to Khalil Ramos and Ji Seon Hyun respectively. But the biggest winners of the evening were inarguably the Batch King and Queen - Morgan Acol and Bianca Purswani - who were practically “eye candies” of the night.

As the party ended, smiles of happiness radiated on every wide-eyed 7th grader as the night whisked away.

anxiously