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Fully Accredited byWASC, USA

ISO 9001:2008Certified

MISSION STATEMENT

We are committed toprovide quality

international educationthrough the 5Cs:

CompetenceCharacter

Commitment to AchieveCollaborationand Creativity.

We seek to developlifelong learners and

leaders.

We prepare learners torespond to the needs of

the 21st century.

VISION

A premier learninginstitution with national

and internationalrecognition developing

lifelong learners andleaders with

competencies, globalperspectives and hearts of

service in a culture ofacademic and values

excellence.

STONYHURSTSOUTHVILLE

INTERNATIONALSCHOOL

Batangas City,PhilippinesTel. No. (043) 7233595www.stonyhurst.edu.ph

infobatangas@stonyhurst.edu.ph

No. 16 A.Y. 2013-2014 September 26, 2013

“The greatest problem that the youth of today is facing is that they lack a senseof nationalism. They always have to be aware of what is happening in the country.They have to develop a love for this country for in the future they will be the ones toown and develop this nation.” Andrea Loise F. Macaraig beamed with confidenceduring the Teen SGEN Pageant.

A THOUSAND REASONS TO CELEBRATE!

PORTUGAL, MACARAIG, CROWNED MR. AND MS. TEEN SGEN 2013

Her partner, Donn Victor DLPortugal II I, also showed his conviction thatmen and women should be equal. “In ourcountry, men and women should betreated equal because they are createdequal. ”

Their witty responses to thequestions won the hearts of the judges andthe audience. Vicvic and Andrea are reallyworthy of the Mr. and Ms. Teen SGEN title.Their regal features stood out among thecandidates and they exuded unparalleledbrilliance in all the events in the pageant.

DONN VICTOR DL PORTUGAL III& ANDREA LOISE F. MACARAIG

Mr. and Ms. Teen SGEN 2013Mr. and Ms. Photogenic

Best in Formal WearBest in Beach Wear

ANDREA LOISE F. MACARAIGBest in National Costume

Ms. Congeniality

CONGRATULATIONS!

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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE (P.T.C.) GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS

The following guidelines are expected to be observed by all parents/guardians during Parent-Teacher Conferences (P.T.C.s). Theseguidelines hope to put more order in the way conferences are done between and among parents and teachers. Everyone’s cooperation isexpected so that this effective tool for home-school collaboration can be maximized.

1. The P.T.C. shall begin at exactly 1:00 p.m. and will run until 4:30 p.m. only.

It is the policy of the school not to release Report Cards before the scheduled date nor before 1:00 p.m. of the scheduled date.Report Cards that are not claimed on the scheduled date and time will have to be claimed from the Registrar’s Office.

2. Conferences are held in the classroom of your child and it is facilitated by your child’s Homeroom Adviser.

Please be guided by the lay-out of classrooms posted at the lobby on the day of the PTC. Please make sure that you know yourchild’s Grade Level and Section andthe name of his/her Homeroom Adviser before going to the school.

3. Report Cards shall be released on a “first-come-first-served” basis. Upon arriving in school, all parents/guardians are expectedto proceed to their respective classroom. This shall determine the order of conferencing with the Homeroom Adviser.

4. In the interest of time, each parent/guardian will be allotted a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes of conferencing with the HomeroomAdviser.

We encourage parents/guardians to keep the conference short but substantial by focusing on the most important areas that needto be discussed. Homeroom Advisers will focus the conference on your child’s strengths, areas for improvement, and the formationof resolutions that will be observed to address gaps. Should there be a need for a longer time for conferencing, parents/guardiansare to set another appointment with the Homeroom Adviser on another date. Appointment forms shall be made available at theRegistrar’s Office.

5. Subject Teachers and Management Officers who are not Homeroom Advisers are also available for conferencing on a first-come-first-served basis. The subject teachers shall be staying in the Main Hall while the Management Officers shall be in theirrespective offices. They will be on hand to discuss your child’s performance and/or any of your concerns from 1:00 – 4:30 p.m.

You may proceed to them after talking to or while you are waiting for your turn to have the conference with your child’sHomeroom Adviser.

6. All Report Cards will only be given to parents/guardians.

Parents/guardians who will authorize other persons to collect the report card will have to submit a letter of request/authorizationto the Principal subject to confirmation and approval.

7. The original copy of the Report Card shall only be given to parents/guardians who do not have any outstanding balance in theaccounting office.

All outstanding balances have to be settled first before the original copy of the report card is given. Otherwise, an unsignedphotocopy shall be issued.

Parents/guardians with outstanding balance will have to claim the photocopy of the report card from the Registrar’s Office.

Report Cards will never be turned over to students and/or their older siblings.

Mr. Anthony Paul M. CaladoPrincipal

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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE BRIDGES HOME AND SCHOOL

The Parent-Teacher Conference (P.T.C.) for the First Term is set on October 4, 2013. The P.T.C. is a venue wherethe teachers and parents meet to discuss matters regarding the child’s performance. P.T.C.s work best whenteacher and parents keep in mind that the education of the child is the focus of the meeting and that both partieshave to work as a team in instilling a positive attitude toward schooling and establishing healthy work habits.

The Pre-School pupils will have no classes while the Grades 1-10 will have regular classes in the morning. Thedismissal time for Grades 1 & 2 is 11:10AM and for Grades 3-10, 12:00NN.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPLORE THE MIND OF THE GENIUS,MAKE A DEAL WITH THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

On October 5, the Outdoor Educational Program of High School will take the students to the Mind Museumin Taguig City where they will explore the genius mind of Leonardo da Vinci. The work and art of Da Vinci will cometo life through an array of replica and intricate reproductions brought to the Philippines by Grande Exhibitions andPascal Corre of France.

The students’ next destination is the Cultural Center of the Philippines to watch the Filipino version ofShakespeare’s Merchant of Venice at Huseng Batute Theater. Here, they will learn not only the rudiments of businessand loans but also the values of fairness and equality.

HEAD GEAR MUFTI

Since October isdesignated as InternationalMonth, go international withyour head gear mufti! You maycome as a Sikh with a turban,an Arab boy with a keffiyeh, anArab girl with a hijab, an Aztecwith Moctezuma’s headdress,a native American-Indian witha feathered head gear, or aFi lipino with a salakot andmany more.

KNIGHTS GEAR UP FOR SPORTS ARENAThe Orders of the Knights are revealed! They are polishing their armors

for their first battle on the sports arena on the upcoming Intramurals 2013.Here are the orders and their captains:

A male knight isaddressed as Sir, while

a female knight isaddressed as Dame.

ORDER of the BLUE KNIGHTS – Dame TheaORDER of the GREEN KNIGHTS – Dame SallyORDER of the RED KNIGHTS – Dame QueenieORDER of the YELLOW KNIGHTS – Dame Haydee

The Grade School Football Training Team will compete in BrentInternational School on September 29, 2013. This is an invitational gamefrom the member schools of the League of Southern Manila Schools. Break aleg, guys!

KEEP YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD

SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST

We apologize for the error in thepublication of the 3rd place win-ners of the Quiz Bee in the SGEN

Academic Olympiad. It should be Rodden Jose De Chavez in lieu of

Nisarg Nigam.

SSIS TEACHERS CELEBRATE WORLD TEACHER’S DAY THRU SFO

When you give to the community something that you cannot earnor buy back, such as time; that is the true spirit of giving. Thus, in the annualobservance of the World Teacher’s Day, the teachers of SSIS will allocateone whole day in a community outreach program, also known as Stonyhurstfor Others on October 3.

For several years, students were the ones initiating the SFO throughthe Student Council. Now, it is the teachers’ turn. To become an effectiverole model of compassion, teachers also need to immerse themselves in thecommunity. Only by finding out the people’s predicament and understand-ing the way they feel, the teachers will be able to help.

Note : The Outdoor Educational Program is an important part of the schoolcurriculum, and as such, participation is highly encouraged and countedin giving Perfect Attendance Award.

Since Intramurals 2013 coincides with the launching of the SSIS Knights,all the teams will have the same jersey designs, varying only in color. Thecost of the jersey is P550 for Pre-School and P600 for Grades 1-10. You maysettle your payments at the Accounting Office.

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Reply Slip

( ) I have received and read Students and Parents’ Bulletin SY 2006-2007 No. 7.

______________________________ _______________________ ______________________ Student’s Name Level/Section Parent’s Signature

( ) I have received and read Parents and Students’ Bulletin No. 16 A.Y. 2013-2014.

PARENTING CORNERSeptember 27

SGEN Battle of the Bands/Concert

OEP for ECED and Grade School

September 28Parent Education Program

Series #3

September 30Math, Science, and Technology

Month Culmination

October 2Mufti Day - Head Gear

of Different Nationalities

October 3SFO Day for Teachers

No Classes for the Students

October 4Spritual Convocation

Teachers’ Day CelebrationParent -Teachers’ Conference

October 5OEP for High School

Important Dates

Value of the Week

Truning In OutputsDespite Difficulties

Encountered

STUDENT MEALS AVAILABLE AT THE CAFETERIA ON SEPTEMBER 23-27

MONDAY – pork afritada served with chop suey, rice, and fresh fruit P 60TUESDAY – pork steak served with rice and fresh fruit P 55WEDNESDAY – pork sinigang served with rice and fresh fruit P 50THURSDAY – lechon paksiw served with rice and fresh fruit P50FRIDAY – pork BBQ served with rice, ginisang mais, and fresh fruits P 60

Children see and interact with people of different races or ethnic backgroundsevery day—around the neighborhood, while grocery shopping, at school, orin the media. Research shows that children as young as 3 identify genderand ethnic differences. You can help children develop cultural awareness,appreciate the cultural traditions of others, and build positive attitudes inmany ways, including the following:

Talk about differences among people in a positive way to help childrenappreciate the special qualities of all people.

Talk about the similarities among people to help your child understandthat all of us are more alike than different.

If you are with your child and hear someone say something ugly abouta person or a group of people, let your child know that this is unkindand hurts others.

If you hear your child say something that reflects prejudice, guide himor her to see that the words are hurtful and unacceptable.

Create opportunities for your child to meet and play with children ofdifferent races or ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, familystructures, etc.

Help children understand that we are not all the same and we shouldalways show respect for our differences.

http://www.education.com

Appreciating Cultural Differences

The school would like to thank the parents of the candidates for theirunconditional support, Ms. Lulu for her coaching skills, the high school teachersfor their relevant inputs, the Grades 9 & 10 for supporting them all the way toSISC, and the whole SSIS family for voting online .