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2 News AUGUST - SEPTEMBERTUA SHS Celebratesfrom Page 1news on the internet amidst the pandemic. This program was done in order to emphasizethe importance of the national language, not just forcommunication, but also for the advancement ofthe country. “Ang isang katutubong wikang panlahatay mahalagang kasangkapan sa komunikasyon,unawaan kaisahan at kaunlaran ng bansa,” theproclamation states.TUA Chaplain’s OfficeHosts Opening Massfor SHS Studentsby Champaine LagrimasAs one of the first online programs organizedby the department, the viewers experienced sometechnical difficulties while watching the program.One of them, Ms. Bea Babida, a Grade 12participant, commented that she felt like the eventwas not well prepared for but nonetheless, she stillenjoyed and learned a lot from it.Buwan ng Wika featuring Ms. Anne FrancineQuinito. Photo Courtesy: TUA SHS facebook pageTUA SHS SE Logo with a megaphone icon.Mr John Paul Panol and Mr. Jerome AngeloRoxas, SHS Faculty members, served as theMasters of Ceremonies and facilitated the flow ofthe said program.OPINION: SHS CommunitySpeaks About Online Classsesby Jana Julianne Laurie Escara & Abigail TanTrinity University of Asia (TUA) Senior HighSchool (SHS) officially began online classes for theAcademic Year 2020-2021 with virtual subjectorientations for Grades 11 and 12 as part of theDepartment’s 2 week-long welcoming programs,which started last August 24 until September 4,2020.Different opinions were voiced out regardingonline classes and whether or not everyone cankeep up. Ms. Nekeisha Chua, student from grade11, mentioned that students being able to learn intheir own pace is an advantage of online classes.“Virtual class enhances the collaboration, focus, andcommunication of students through the internet,”stated Ms. Chua.In contrary, Mr. Chadson Redondo, grade 12student, said that despite personally being able toafford a stable internet connection, he thinks that noteveryone can keep up with online classes, especiallythose below the poverty line. “They are the ones mostaffected by this pandemic, so it is just fitting to saythat their opinions matter, and that the Departmentof Education should hear them out and considerthem when they make decisions like implementingonline classes,” Mr. Redondo voiced.In relation to this, according to a grade 11 student,Mr. Joshua Antonio Andres, despite being a “firsttimer”in the new learning method, he thoughtthat there is no guaranteed effectiveness by thegovernment itself, there are many flaws. For him, noteveryone can catch up with the lessons such as dueto the slow Internet connection here in our country,Philippines. Given the current situation he stated, “Ihad a hard time coping up with the current situation,it feels stressful. And I honestly don’t know if I’ll beable to learn with this kind of system”.As for another grade 11 student, Mr. Mark MartinSarto, this current learning setup will be better ifthe teachers themselves use the video strategy tofilm their lessons given the intermittent connectioncondition for the convenience of the students. Similarto what Mr. Redondo and Mr. Andres mentioned,he said that, “I find this online classes terrible sincenot all out us have stable and fast internet connectionand even our teachers are affected too.” Mr. Sartoalso added that the mental health condition ofthe students might as well be compromised fromthe stress brought about by the academicrequirements. His coping strategies however,include an online interaction with his friends as welljust like his same old routine.Parallel to this, according to Mrs. Agnes Ferrer,TUA SHS Faculty member, this alternative way oflearning would be more effective if students as wellas educators had more time to prepare. “I believe westill have a long way to go before online instructionbecomes a good substitute for conventionalclassrooms,” said Mrs. Ferrer. Nevertheless, mentionedthat despite the change in the modality of teachingand learning, the institution’s priority and guidedprinciple is still to help its learners succeed, “Suchprinciple guides how we think about faculty support,supporting remote learning tools and providingstudents the necessary hardware to support theireducational goals.”This new way of learning was perceived byboth SHS students and teachers as “different” and“challenging,” nonetheless, all of them are finding theirown ways to adapt to the current situation. Anotherstudent from grade 11, Ms. Yvonne Hibionada stated,“There will be a lot of adjustments and challenges,but it all boils down to having the excitement fornew opportunities to constantly grow despite of apandemic.”TUA SHS Thanksgiving Mass. Photo Courtesy: TUASHS facebook pageIn line with this year’s opening of classes,Trinity University of Asia Senior HighSchool held its Annual Thanksgiving withthe theme “In all things… Give thanks,” whichwas held through Google Meet last September8 to 9.The said thanksgiving mass was divided intotwo parts, participated by all Grade 11 and 12students, respectively.The message was given by the UniversityChaplain, Fr. Echanes Cadiogan, who gavereflections about the topic and its relevance tothe current pandemic. He emphasized God’sprovision and grace amidst the trials thateveryone is experiencing, as God also revealsHimself to us. The Chaplain quoted a passagein the book of Corinthians, where it washighlighted that God’s love is kind and patientand without it, everything will cease to exist.Moreover, selected students sharedtestimonies as well, Desiree Lacson Abrenicafrom Grade 11- STEM 2 and Mark Tecsonfrom 12- HUMSS, the message of the servicewas emphasized throughout the thanksgivingmass.The program was deemed inspirational bysome Grade 11 participants, Yvonne ClaireHibionada, from ABM, stated that she thinksthis program was done in order to encourage thestudents, more so during this tough transitionto a new way of learning. “I felt delighted asthey include spiritual motivation to help us beguided and acknowledge the Lord in everythingwe do in school,” said Ms. Hibionada.The first reading for the Grade 11 programwas read by Denise Anne Melegrito from11-HUMSS and the second reading by AngelaJoy Babida from 11-STEM 2. Additionally,Lawrelyn Limpiada from 12-ABM deliveredthe first reading for the program for Grade 12students and Aubrey Co from 12- STEM 3 forthe second reading.The annual mass is done by the universityto give thanks, and to serve as guidance fora fruitful and successful school year, both forthe students and teachers.
3 News Feature AUGUST - SEPTEMBERthe first virtual salubongby Schaer Chantal Abadier and Clare Trinidad. ‘Salubong’ is an annual event for theSenior High School (SHS) department ofTrinity University of Asia (TUA) organizedby the students and the faculty to warmlywelcome the SHS community, especially thenew students, into the new school year.. Thisyear, the ongoing pandemic made it a challengefor the different members of the SHS communityto warmly welcome one another. However,despite the ongoing circumstances, the eventwas successfully held on the 4th of Septemberwith everyone’s active participation. Usingthis generation’s knowledge on moderntechnology, the celebration of this annual eventwas administered online for the first time. TheStudent Leader’s Council (SLC), along withthe support of the Senior Eye (SE) and thedifferent faculty members of the SHS department,organized the event which allowed the celebrationof ‘Salubong’ to make its way to the online platformDifferent activities were organized to show thespirit of the SHS community and to greet each otherwarmly as the new school year begins. The programbegan with Ma’am Cecile Baniqued, the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) for the SHS department, in giving heropening remarks, and her warm welcome to everyoneattending the event despite the ongoing pandemic.One of the many different surprises planned by theevent’s facilitators was a special number done byalumni of TUA-SHS. Samantha Laong, Ryan Felias,and Vico Cortez, who allotted time from their busycollege schedules to perform for the SHS community.They were more than willing to showcase their talentsand serenaded everyone with Ben & Ben’s songnamed “Ride Home.” After their special number,Sir Jerome Roxas, the new MAPEH teacher of theSHS department, introduced another importantand special event. Normally, students would beheard loudly cheering in the school gymnasium.However, this year, that was made possible throughthe online platform as the different classes of SHSeach put together a video presentation of theirclassroom chant. The muse and escort of each classwere also given the spotlight as they portrayed thedifferent frontliners of the pandemic. Despite thechallenge of it being done through a video ratherthan in an area where all students were present, thecreative chants and presentations still showed thespirit and talents of the SHS students. Differentteachers, specifically the judges of the event whowere Ma’am Cecile Baniqued, Sir Rodrigo Lofredo,and Ma’am Rosary Quiling, also commented onthe event and the presentation of the students. SirRodrigo Lofredo, who students call ‘Sir Dong’, said,TUA SHS Virtual Salubong 2020. Photo Courtesy: TUASHS facebook page“Kagabi pa lang hindi na ako makatulog kakaisipkung ano yung presentation ng mga ito (students).Go, go, go Senior High! Panalo ito!” Sir Jeromealso commented, “Even though we aren’t togetherphysically, nararamdaman natin ang spirit ng SeniorHigh School.”With a jam-packed morning filled withdifferent events and surprises, the celebration of theVirtual Salubong did not end there. The SLC, with thesupport of the Senior Eye, prepared different gamesfor the students to enjoy together despite them notbeing able to interact with each other face-to-face.The different games planned were Bring Me, FamilyFeud, Deal or No Deal, and Guess the Word, allof which still showed the students what it is like tobe a TUA-SHS student. Despite it only being doneonline, the students still enjoyed the different gamesplanned and their unity as a section was still seen asthey played along.The SHS students also shared their experienceson the first Virtual Salubong.Samantha Laong, a TUA-SHS alumni and theformer president of the SLC, still attended andhelped organize the event despite her hectic scheduleas a college student. She shares, “I almost backedout like 2 days before the big day of SHS becausemy schedule got mixed up and I had only attendedmeetings twice but I do not want to disappoint mySHS fam. I’m very much relieved and grateful thatthe very first virtual SHS Salubong succeeded.”As for Moira Precones, a former SLC officer,shared that her experience organizing an online eventfor the TUA SHS was both exciting and thrilling. “Ididn’t know what to expect since it’s my first timewith these kinds of functions. Usually, we would doit the traditional way, but I realized that it was also afun moment because you can still feel the energy ofyour fellow SHS Members,” Moira shares.Ben Ngaya-an, currently a Grade 12 student,shared his experience as well saying, “It’s a bitdisappointing. Though the online salubong was alsofun, having a physical celebration with your friendsand classmates is still a different thing. Still, effortsshould be praised for making it possible for the SHSstudents to enjoy the event.”A current Grade 11 student named IsabellaCoruna shared, “I feel like it will be challenging totransition into this new normal set-up, because it ismy first time doing online classes. In the first twoweeks of opening and welcoming here at TUA, theschool somehow made me feel excited to face theschool year even if it’s just online.”This year’s ‘Salubong’ is yet again anothersuccessful event that brought the SHS communitytogether, even though it was only held using thevirtual platform. Despite everything, it washeartwarming to see everyone come together tocelebrate the beginning of a new school year. Surely,this event will be a memorable one for everyone.NEWSTUA SHS Begins Their Online Classesby Schaer Chantal AbadierAugust 24, 2020 marks the beginning of a newschool year for Trinity University of Asia, SeniorHigh School students. On the first day of theironline classes, the Grade 11 and Grade 12 batches,along with their teachers, met virtually. Duringthe morning session, the SHS family warmlywelcomed the incoming Grade 11 students. As forthe afternoon session, the Grade 12 students metwith both familiar and new faces.The first day of the SHS department was filledwith a series of orientations to begin the newschool year. During the plenary session as a batch,the students were oriented once again on the TUALearning Cloud (TLC), which would be their modeof learning during the online classes for the firstsemester. Other things that were discussed were theBuwan ng Wika celebration. The TUA SHS studentswere encouraged to join two different contests, theTiktok contest and infographics contest, with thetheme of “Ang mga Katutubong Wika sa Maka-Filipinong Bayanihan Kontra Pandemya.” ThroughTiktok videos, students were encouraged to showdifferent ways to take care of one’s health amidstthe pandemic. As for the infographics, the studentswere asked to raise awareness on the prevalence offake news on social media pertaining to updates onCOVID-19. The SHS students were also invitedto a conference on Friday named “PambansangKumperensya sa Filipino 2020” with the theme“Paglinang sa Wika, Panitikan at Pamamahayag saFilipino.” Other than the announcement of thedifferent Buwan ng Wika celebrations, the SHSfaculty also addressed the concerns of the studentsas the plenary session ended. After the two plenarysessions, the students met with their classmates andtheir advisers and greeted each other with warmsmiles despite the new mode of education.
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