issue no.11

September is Literacy Month

September is the month that accentuates the importance of mounting the skills in reading and writing which are the components of literacy. This is the time that we put into pupils’ awareness the essence of literary appreciation. The literary anthology whether local or foreign displays its richness that entices and fascinates the heart and spirit of anyone who will endulge into these works of arts.

This month, HCECians will be subjected to different exciting literary experiences that will sharpen and test their wit and skills in reading and writing.

Celebrate Words beyond Worlds

Though actions speak louder than words, thoughts and feelings are better expressed thru words. Words are essential and are the backbone of communication. Whatever media you prefer to choose, spoken or written, words are used.

Words are powerful! They can create or destroy even the strongest dynasty or kingdom. They can give blessings or curse; happiness or its opposite; love or indifference. Thru words, we can understand our past, live the present and prepare for the future. Words are parts and ways of life. With the kind of words we are using, our intellect is measured, our personality is tested.If properly and creatively used, words can create worlds- a world that has a defined culture, a world that is unique, a world that can be a legacy to the next generation.

HCEC celebrates the Literacy Month with this theme to acknowledge the contributions of the literary pieces in the enrichment of the mind and spirit through reading, listening, spreaking and writing.

What you will be excited about here is the chance to see on stage the Greek gods and goddesses personified by the pupils.

Topping all of these will be the Spelling Bee, Guess the word, that’s the word game, Essay writing contest and among others.

The Literacy Month promotes awareness of the different genre and media in communication which will enable the school children to use their creative minds in expressing their thoughts, feelings and insights through a cultured, well-mannered form of words.

Open Mic,Year 2: Open to all

Last year, Open Mic was introduced to the grade school division that gained a popular support. It is a venue for the grade school pupils to show their skills in speaking and love for literature. Every morning of Tuesday and Thursday, there will be pupils who will be reciting their favorite and well-mastered literary piece, whether it is a poem, an oration, or a declamation piece. Wednesday is reserved for the teachers. Open Mic will be per term where pupils who will join will get a FIVE ARA Points per term. This 2nd term, Open Mic will be for the recitation and creative reading of poem and stories.

For those who are interested to join the Open Mic, they must register for screening with Sir Melvin or through their English Teacher. There will be a screening to come up with the best story reader, poet or orator.

Pupils who will be for screening must bring a copy of their literary piece and must be ready to deliver it in front of the screening panel.

Screening will start on September 7, 2009 at 4:00-5:00 PM at the cafeteria.

Good Luck to HCECians for the SM’s Search for the Little Star

Ten (10) of our pupils (1 from preschool division and 9 from grade school division,will be joining the Search for the Little Star sponsored by the SM Super Stores. The search is for all boys and girls who are 4-7 years old, pretty/ handsome, confident and talented.

There was no formal screening held at HCEC but the invitation was open to all pupils. No ARA points will be given for those who will be joining the screening since the search is not academic- related.
2nd Performance Task Assessment on Sept. 22-23

The 2nd PTA is now on its way for the grade schoolers to execute a task that will show their level of competence of a particular academic skill. This non-traditional assessment elicit an authentic evidences of learning that is an indicator of enduring learning.
Please secure the Pink Form as test permit not later than Sept. 18. No processing of test permit will be done during the assessment period.