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The Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus (PSHS-BRC) Robo – Soccer Team added another feather on the school’s cap as it placed 5th out of 56 teams from 38 countries in the 2011 World Robotics Olympiad (WRO) held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) last November 18-20.
The school’s team consists of: Justin Daniel Belmonte, Rasty Rastrullo and Iran Brotamonte, all junior students.
One of Thailand’s team grabbed the gold medal, followed by Egypt, 2nd; South Korea, 3rd; and Taiwan, 4th.
The competition started with all teams divided into tables with four of five groups in each. The robot who scores the highest number of goals against all its opponents on the table qualifies to the Top 32.
Same procedures were done in choosing the Top 16 and the Top 8.
In the final round, the PSHS-BRC delegation was defeated by the team of Thailand with a score of 13-8.
The bottom four in the final 8 was ranked aacording to the most number of goals scored in all the rounds, with PSHS-BRC placing 5th.
The team was trained by Mr. Sevedeo J. Malate.
By: Khryster Lee Bellen
The Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus celebrates its 13th Foundation Day on October 29, 2011.Seeking to strengthen its framework and promote comradeship among its scholars, faculty and staff, parents, and alumni, the Foundation day showcases different activities that involve the entire PSHS-BRC family.
Undertakings include: Pep Squad competition, Popular Dance contest and the Medical and Dental Mission.
The Pep Squad competition is a contest among the four batches with 30 members from each.
The Popular Dance contest, on the other hand, is a presentation of the parents from their respective districts. In this competition, parents show off their talents along with their costumes.
Said activity is annually conducted and scheduled on the semestral breaks of the colleges so that alumni can join the activities.
The Philippine Science High School- Bicol Region Campus (PSHS-BRC) will hold the Intramurals on October 25-27, 2011.
Mentioned undertaking will be highlighted by the 2011 Ms. PSHS-BRC Pageant, which will be participated in by three girls from each batch.
Said activity will include games in different sports namely: Basketball, Swimming, Futsal, Badminton, Table Tennis and Lawn Tennis; and board games like Chess, Scrabble and Game of the Generals.
Faculty and staff are also assigned to assist respective batches, as well as, play the games among themselves.
The championship will be received by the batch with the highest number of points from the victories in the games.
An annual event, the Intramurals seeks to harness the students’ skills in sports and take a break from the hectic schedule of both scholars and teachers.
by: Khryster Lee Bellen
Pisay Bicol scholars have successfully pulled off a Teacher’s Day program on October 5, 2011 at the Students’ Center, disguising the cards they made for their mentors as Values Education assignments.
The event was alive with intermissions presented by the talents of each batch. 2K15’s boys and girls danced and sung, respectively. The second years delivered a series of beautiful vocal presentations as did Batch 2013, the latter showing drumming expertise. The seniors danced and gave trivia about the teachers and ended their presentation with a message.
The teachers enjoyed themselves playing games organized by the Supreme Student Government (SSG), headed by Christoper Jan Landicho. The event was closed with a response message from the CISD Chief, Ms. Fely Buera. (Kristine Alvina)
In order to establish camaraderie among mentors in Partido District here in Camarines Sur, the PSHS-BRC through the initiative of Mr. Ricky S. Oropesa, a faculty and an Iron Man competitor, sponsored the first fun run dubbed as “Teach N’ Run” on October 1, 2011. This event is in connection with the World Teachers’ Day Celebration.
The said activity was participated in by more than a hundred teachers from Tigaon, Goa, San Jose, and Lagonoy Districts. The event was divided into categories of 3K, 5K and 10K. Top runners were acknowledged and recognized during the closing ceremony and were given cash prizes.
Ms. Elsie G. Ferrer, Campus Director, in her closing message thanked and congratulated the participants, the winners, the organizers and the sponsors as well. She also challenged the teachers from Partido State University to hold the second fun run by next year. (Al Christian Gobres)
The PSHS-BRC team, comprised of Christoper Jan Landicho (4th year), Raymond Dorutheo Francis San Antonio (3rd year), Jon Dave Pillejera (2nd year), and Joana Candice Borlagdan (3rd year) snagged the championship trophy coming off first among the nine competing teams from all over the country during the Geology Quiz held at the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City on October 1, 2011.
Two rounds were in commence – the first was an individual written test, topped consecutively by the school’s representatives; the second being an oral quiz, which was also eased through by the team.
The annual Geology Quiz is sponsored by the UP-Diliman Geological Society. The team was coached by Ms. Glaiza R. Reobilo, a faculty handling Physics and Earth Science subjects. (Kristine Alvina)
Freshman wins in 8th International Math and Science Olympiad
Written by AdministratorAngela Claire R. Panes of I-Diamond won a bronze medal during the 8th International Math and Science Olympiad (IMSO) held on September 2-6, 2011 in Naga City.
The said competition, which was participated in by countries from Asia, Europe and South Africa, was divided into three rounds.
The first round required the contestants a short answer; 2nd round, essay; and 3rd round, exploration.
Another freshman, Mary Joyce Funtanar participated in the mentioned contest.
Senior grabs silver in Int’l Earth Science Olympiad
Written by Administrator
Christoper Jan B. Landicho, a fourth year student of the Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus (PSHS-BRC) won a silver medal in the 5th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) held in Modena, Italy last September 5-14, 2011.
Landicho, along with other students from Philippine Science High School – Diliman, St. Jude Academy in Manila, Aquinas University Science High School, represented the Philippines in the said competition.
It could be noted that this is the third time that the school’s representative won a medal. The first two bronze medals were brought home by Gio Elegado of Batch 2010 and Patrick Leo Rebato of Batch 2011.
Pisay is finally back to WRO.
Making it back to the limelight, three juniors of the Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus (PSHS-BRC) topped the “Robo-soccer” category during the Philippine Robotics Olympiad held on September 5-7, 2011 at SM North EDSA, Quezon City.
The third year students were: Justin Daniel C. Belmonte and Rasty M. Rastrullo, III-Platinum, and Iran Brotamonte of III-Beryllium.
Mentioned winners received medals and certificates after defeating four other teams all over the country.
Robo-soccer is open to interested teams with members of ages 11-18 years old.
Said students will compete in the World Robotics Olympiad (WRO) on November 2011 at Abu Dhabi, UAE.
“Thank you to everyone for our success, to our coach, our classmates in Robotics, and of course to God,” Justin Belmonte quipped.
Other students who joined and were qualified as finalists were: Pauleen Bea M. Labastida, Xena Mikaela Cledera,and Arexius Vico N. Balde, for one team which ranked 5th ; and John Angelo C. Manaog, Dennis Roy T. Ojeda and Robert Christian D. Labalan, for another team that ranked 7th in the “Stair Climber” competition.
Said undertaking was in line with the 10th Philippine Robotics Olympiad (PRO).
Khryster Lee Bellen
PSHS-BRC faculty, staff join in “Drag-on-Boat” gab
Written by AdministratorPSHS-BRC faculty, staff join in “Drag-on-Boat” gab
Breaking in from the usual dragon boat competitions held on water, the Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus (PSHS-BRC) faculty and staff joined in the Drag-on-Boat race held on land last September 1, 2011 at the school’s auditorium.
Said activity was in line with the 11th Civil Service Anniversary which seeks to honor the people served by the Civil Service Commission (CSC).
Away from their daily routine, the school’s workforce was divided into two groups, A and B, which competed in the games during the said event.
In cited Drag-on-Boat contest, team A won by a 9.8 second-lead from Team B. The race was conducted by three pushers at the back, four paddlers on its sides and a drummer in front.
Aside from Drag-on-Boat, the teams also vied for the basketball and volleyball championships. Team A ended up as victor in both events.
A fun run kicked off the event participated in by the faculty, staff and interested students.
In her opening remarks, Ms. Elsie G. Ferrer, Campus Director, emphasized the significance of responsible and excellent workers for the progress of the nation.
The theme for the undertaking was “Championing R.A.C.E.: Public Service Excellence at Full Speed.”
Khryster Lee Bellen
(Writer)
The Bicol Scholar wins Best Feature Page; 6th Best School Paper
Written by AdministratorThe Bicol Scholar, the official school publication of the Philippine science High School – Bicol Region Campus (PSHS-BRC), grabbed the “Best Feature Page”award and was dubbed as the sixth best school paper in the country during the 2011 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) held at Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, April 11-15, 2011.
Alongside with the distinction, Mr. Jerry M. Noveno, adviser of said publication, received a trophy and a certificate of recognition.
The Bicol Scholar was included in the Bracket A category in which, publications should be in tabloid size with 16 pages and above.
Said winning feature page depicts the different tourist spots throughout the region.
It could be noted that The Bicol Scholar is the only school paper from Bicol Region to get an award in the national group contest category.
(Khryster Lee Bellen)
Upon the opening of school year 2011-2012, the Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus’s enrolment increased from 310 to 331, thus rising by 6.8%
Ninety were from the first year wherein all slots were filled in.
Among the 90 freshmen, 62 were principal passers while 28 entrees as alternate passers.
The highest number of entrants was from Camarines Sur with 36; Albay 24; Sorsogon, 14; Camarines Norte, 5; and Masbate, 3.
Other first year students came from provinces outside Bicol like Occidental Mindoro, Quezon Province and Metro Manila.
Among the other students, 90 were from second year with one lateral entrant; 3rd year, 74; and 4th year, 77.
During the orientation held on June 5, 2011, matters on academics, dormitory rules and others were discussed.
Curriculum
Introduction
The “Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013″ establishes the new K-12 Basic Education Program of the Philippines. The act declares:
It is the “policy of the State that every graduate of basic education shall be an empowered individual who has learned, through a program that is rooted on sound educational principles and geared towards excellence, the foundations for learning throughout life, the competence to engage in work and be productive, the ability to coexist in fruitful harmony with local and global communities, the capability to engage in autonomous, creative, and critical thinking, and the capacity and willingness to transform others and one’s self.
For this purpose, the State shall create a functional basic education system that will develop productive and responsible citizens equipped with the essential competencies, skills and values for both life-long learning and employment.”
The Act adds two years, Grade 11 and 12, to the current National Secondary Education Program. The 12-year basic education is anchored on the Bologna Accord which requires 12 years of education for university admission and practice of one’s profession in European countries, and the Washington Accord which prescribes 12 years of basic education as an entry to recognition of engineering professionals (Department of Education, 2010).
In the wake of ASEAN 2015, which envisions the coming together of ASEAN countries as one, borderless economic community by 2015, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and other government agencies have identified a number of priority areas to help address the need to increase human resource development, and research and development activities in preparation for 2015 (see e.g. NRCP, 2011; Villacorta, 2012). Science and technology are seen by government as important vehicles that can support the thrust to achieve a Philippine economy that is globally competitive and collaborative. Educational and professional qualifications will need to meet standards set with our Asian neighbors and by the rest of the world.
In anticipation of these changes in October 2011, the PSHS Board of Trustees (BOT) instructed the PSHS System Executive Director, Dr. Josette T. Biyo to take steps towards preparing a 6-year curriculum for PSHS in response to the K to 12 Basic Education Program of the government. Thus, development of the new 6-year PSHS Curriculum began.
Curriculum development commenced with the creation of the PSHS Curriculum Review Committee in October 2011. Initial discussions focused on the curriculum framework, and through consultations with various stakeholders, the PSHS Executive Committee and the Curriculum Review Committee drafted the 6-Year Curriculum Framework. A series of curriculum write-shops particularly for Grades 7 and 8 were also held. The participants included the Executive Committee, Curriculum Committee, faculty, curriculum and subject experts. The policy on Alternative Learning Activities was also drafted to supplement the proposed curriculum. In May 2012, the Board of Trustees approved the 6-Year Curriculum Framework and the revised Grade 7 Curriculum in connection with the implementation of the K to 12 Program, and was subsequently implemented in the school year 2012-2013.
Teacher training and workshops for the preparation of instructional materials for the new curriculum continues up to this day. In the conduct of the curriculum workshops, external curriculum and subject area experts (some of whom are PSHS alumni) were invited to guide the PSHS teachers and to critique their work. The Campus Directors regularly joined the workshops to provide direction to the teacher-participants.
In 2012, the Campus Directors and key officials of the Office of the Executive Director visited science-oriented schools in Taiwan and Korea for curriculum benchmarking purposes. They also attended a 4-week leadership and education program at Queensland University of Technology in Australia in 2013. As an offshoot of the training program, a team of seven campus directors and OED staff attended the Strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in the Philippine Education System from April to May 2014 in Australia. The team worked on the improvement of the 6-year curriculum with the assistance of Australian experts and through benchmarking with schools. The Australian Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Program significantly influenced the PSHS Curriculum.
The 6-Year PSHS Curriculum
The 6-Year PSHS Curriculum describes what scholars should learn as they progress through their six years of schooling. It sets out essential knowledge, understanding, skills and capabilities that prepare students to be successful in an Science and Technology (S&T) career.
The aim of the PSHS Curriculum is to nurture scholars to become holistic individuals who are humanistic in spirit, global in perspective, patriotic in orientation, and well-prepared to pursue a STEM career which will contribute to nation-building. Through a program that is rooted in sound educational principles and geared towards excellence, it is anticipated that PSHS graduates are empowered 21st century learners with general capabilities that will prepare them to confidently pursue STEM courses as well as to become active and informed global citizens.
PSHS scholars are expected to learn the foundations for life-long learning; to develop the competence to engage in work and be productive; to gain the ability to coexist in fruitful harmony with local and global communities; to engage in critical and creative thinking; and to transform oneself and others in becoming agents of change for the betterment of society.
The general capabilities encompass the knowledge, skills, behaviors and dispositions that, together with curriculum content in various subjects, and the values they embrace, will assist scholars to be holistically-developed, globally oriented, and well-prepared to pursue STEM careers, and contribute to nation-building.
Figure 1 encapsulates the 6-Year PSHS Curriculum. It describes the core components of the curriculum namely: learner profile, general capabilities, and academic and co-curricular programs. Figure 2: PSHS 6-year Subject Matrix shows the updated subject matrix.
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