No. 20 A.Y. 2017-2018 December 07, 2017

STONYHURST

SOUTHVILLE

INTERNATIONAL

SCHOOL

Batangas City,

Philippines

Tel. No. (043) 7233595

www.stonyhurst.edu.ph infobatangas@stonyhurst.edu.ph

STONYHURST SOUTHVILLE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Students & Parents’

BULLETIN Batangas Campus

Fully Accredited by

WASC, USA

ISO 9001:2008

Certified

Quant Je Puis!

VISION

A premier learning

institution with

national and

international

recognition,

developing lifelong

learners and leaders

with competencies,

global perspectives,

and hearts of

service in a culture

of academic and

values excellence.

MISSION STATEMENT

We are committed

to provide quality

international

education through

the 5Cs:

Competence,

Character,

Commitment to

Achieve,

Collaboration and

Creativity.

We seek to develop

lifelong learners and

leaders.

We prepare learners

to respond to the

needs of the 21st

century.

Dear Valiant Knights Family, On behalf of the SSIS Batangas Management, Faculty, and Staff, I would like to greet everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! As always, we extend our gratitude for your continued support and belief in the school. SSIS is more than a school. We are a strong force helping to shape young people to become meaningful and important contributors to our community, our country, and the world. In these challenging times, our hope is that you will stay loyal and engaged with us so that the good work done in school will never end. We hope that everyone will have the opportunity to enjoy the company of family and friends during the holidays. Please accept our “thanks” for all of the support and trust that we have received over the past year. We sincerely appreciate all that has been done to assist the students and staff at our school. A special thank you to our teachers and staff for all of the work that they continue to do for the students. As we await the coming of 2018, let us take a moment to reflect on some thoughts that have been handed down to us from an unknown Christian writer of ages past – words that sum up in beautiful imagery the real meaning of Christmas and of the Epiphany:

“When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone,

when the kings and princes are home, when the shepherds are back with their flocks …

It is then that the work of Christmas begins: to find the lost, to heal the broken,

to feed the hungry, to rebuild the nations, to bring peace among all peoples,

to make music in the heart.” During the coming year, may we all have grit and growth mindset to continue the work of Christmas, which is Peace … and a truly Blessed New Year to each and every one of you!

ANTHONY PAUL M. CALADO

School Principal

Christmas Message from the School Principal

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Mr. Caparas graces

the CEO Forum by: Gleanne Veana Vazquez, Seventh Grade Valiant Knight

Mr. Jaydee Caparas was the guest speaker for this term’s CEO Forum held at the SSIS Main Hall, last December 4 where the High School Students of both Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS) Departments participated in.

Mr. Caparas is a loving father of two of our Valiant Knights, Nicola and Jayda Caparas. Moreover, he is also a Certified Public Accountant and the Philippine Savings Bank’s (PSBank) Vice President.

He discussed how different generations can benefit from banks. Traditionalists (born in 1945 or before), Baby Boomers (born in 1946-1964), Generation X (born in 1965 to 1976), Millennials (born in 1977 to 1995), and the Gen X (born in 1996 and later) are the reasons why banks and other businesses advertise and introduce numerous ideas and concepts.

Other than that, someone who couldn’t read until the fourth grade and now a Vice President of one of the biggest running banks in the Philippines, has inspired our Valiant Knights.

“I like how it was very detailed. He gave a bigger view because he discussed about technology progressing. He also gave the idea that there will be lots of changes,” said Princess Paula Margaret De Chavez, a Seventh Grade Valiant Knight and one of the participants in the said forum.

SSFO GATHERS DONATIONS for CHRISTMAS

The Stonyhurst Southville for Others (SSFO)

in cooperation with the Student Council is gathering

donations for its upcoming outreach activity with

the street children of Batangas City and the female

inmates of Batangas City Jail.

The outreach program is an annual school

activity that gives opportunity to the students to be

aware of their needy brothers and sisters and to

engage in service-related activities that will enrich

their learning experience. It also aims to develop the

value of generosity and volunteerism in the SSIS

community.

The organizers are knocking on your

benevolent hearts for donations in cash and in kind.

Donations must be turned in on or before Monday,

December 11, 2017.

January 10

MUFTI Day (Color of the Year)

*Please wait for the announcement

in the Valiant Knights Facebook

page as to the Colors of the year for

2018.

January 12

USSR

January 12 and 13

CGS of 11th Graders

January 13

Reading Marathon

(Grade 4- Benevolence)

January 08

Resumption of Classes

General Morning Assembly

Values Convocation

January 09

Release of Second Term CSN

and PASS Notice

ACTIVITIES FOR NEXT YEAR

*For the Street Children

ECED

Nursery, Pre-Kinder,

Junior Kinder, Senior

Kinder-cookies

Grade 1- toiletries (bath

soap, shampoo,

toothbrush, tooth paste)

Grade 2- powdered milk

GRADE SCHOOL

Grade 3 -noodles

Grade 4 -toiletries

Grade 5 -canned goods

Grade 6 -rice 5 kilos

*For the Female Inmates of the

Batangas City Jail

HIGH SCHOOL

Grade 7 -noodles

Grade 8 -toiletries

Grade 9 -canned goods

Grade 10-rice 5 kilos

Grade 11&12-coffee and sugar

Mr. Jaydee Caparas asks a question to a Valiant Knight during the CEO Forum held in the Main Hall, December 04.

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BUSINESS BAZAAR

GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS

During CHRISTMAS PARTIES

1. The gift amounts for pupils who joined the Kris Kringle is as follows:

• ECED-maximum of P200

• Grade School- maximum of P300

• High School- maximum 0f P300 2. Parents are not allowed inside the classroom

while the party is on-going. Parents of Pre-

Kinder, Junior Kinder, and Senior Kinder

pupils may go inside and assist the

children only during eating time. 3. For parents who sent food for potluck, please

place the food at the table in the lobby. Third

Graders and older students are expected to bring the food upstairs. They will also be assisted by the staff. Do not forget to label the food with the child’s name, grade, and section. For Pre-Schoolers to Second Graders, there are teachers and staff who are assigned to bring food to the classrooms.

4. Please bring food bought from reputable restaurants and fast food chains. If you will cook food for the children, make sure the food will not spoil at the time of serving which is around 10:30AM. Should the food spoil,

you will be responsible for the health

issues that may arise.

5. Have your children bring an extra bag for the other gifts that he/she might receive from his/ her friends and classmates. Please label the bag with your child’s name.

SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER 14, 2017

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Pre-School

8:00AM-10:00AM

AM and PM Session

Grades 1-6

8:00AM-11:00AM

Grades 7-10

8:00AM-12:00NN

Grades 11-12

8:00AM- 12:30PM

Attire: Casual with STRICT observance of the

dress code

Prepare to spend some cash!

The High School students will set up booths to sell the products that they conceptualized in

their business plans for their Business Subjects on December 13, 1:00 pm onwards. The Grade 7

students will sell accessories, Grade 8 will offer trinkets, Grade 9 students will peddle service business,

Grade 10 students will vend RTW products, and Grades 11 and 12 will prepare a variety of food.

There will be over thirty booths to choose from, and most of the

non-food items can be suitable gifts for your loved ones.

The SSIS community, parents and their friends are encouraged to

do their Christmas shopping during the Bazaar to show support to our

enterprising students.

The Christmas Bazaar is a

GRASPS of the students in their

Business subject. This kind of activity

aims to develop the entrepreneurial

skills of the students.

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SSIS Welcomes the Spirit of Christmas December 13 marks the official start of the Christmas celebration in SSIS. This will be a very

busy but festive day for the students, teachers, admin staff, and parents as they take on their

respective duties in the Christmas Program and Christmas Bazaar.

Surely, the late afternoon and the early evening will be a feast for the senses- see the

graceful moves of the students, hear the music, smell and taste the food, touch the trinkets, and

feel the Christmas spirit.

Prepare yourself for entertainment. The first to take the center stage are the ECED

pupils. They are going to dance and sing some Christmas songs which will make our body

groove. Their presentation will be followed by the performances of the Grade School students.

Some of the songs which they are going to sing are It's Not Christmas Without You, Just Love

Ngayong Christmas, Beautiful Christmas, My Only Wish, and a lot more. Moreover, The Junior High

School and Senior High School students will ignite the stage with their presentations which include

Extraordinary Merry Christmas, Sleigh Ride, We Need a Little Christmas, and some other songs

which will awaken the spirit of Christmas in everyone.

The school library is going to be closed during

the entire Christmas vacation. This is for maintenance

purposes and to give chance to the school’s librarian to

do inventory. The students who wish to take SRC

quizzes may take on the first day of the resumption of

classes, January 08, 2018.

Last Wednesday, December 06, Santa Claus visited SSIS

to have a photo opportunity with the students. As it was the Mufti Day, the students happened to be wearing their Colors of Christmas

attire, thereby adding the sense of merriment to the event. The Santa photo op is a project of the GS Student Council

under the leadership of Ina Amparo.

The simple toys that the young Valiant Knights donated will be given as Christmas gifts to the street children in Batangas

City.

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OF THE WEEK Simplicity in Words

and Actions

Children love Christmas and look forward to the festivities and excitement it

brings. In fact, this season never fails to bring out that child-like wonder in each

person, both young and old alike. There’s definitely something about this magical

season that makes us wish it was Christmas all year long.

But through the years, the true spirit of Christmas has been overshadowed by

the material presents and iconic symbols. For most kids, Christmas is all about gifts,

toys, new clothes, and shoes, even great food. There’s nothing wrong with

enjoying the material gifts for as long as the real essence of the season is properly

instilled in the hearts of our children.

As parents, let us strive to make Christmas more meaningful for them.

Teaching our children proper Christmas values will be the best gifts we can ever

give for it will be something they will treasure for the rest of their lives:

1. Strengthen their Faith. Jesus is the reason for the season. Even before we

introduce Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, and even

Santa Claus, let us share to them the heartwarming story of the infant Jesus

born in the manger – the real symbol of Christmas.

2. Inspire them to Hope. Inspire our children to dream, to wish, to hope for greater

things in life. Christmas is the best time to share our hopes and dreams as a

family. It is also the perfect opportunity to appreciate the goodness in every

one, as well as the blessing that they are in our lives.

3. Celebrate Love. Christmas is truly a celebration of love. Encourage your

children to do random acts of kindness for their friends, family, and others.

Write each other a Christmas “love message,” and tell your children how much

you love and care for them.

4. Bond as a Family. Have fun and enjoy the traditional festivities of the season as

a family – sing favorite Christmas carols or watch a holiday movie together.

Plan a family activity or getaway which we can commit to do traditionally on

Christmas together. What’s important is for our children to cherish the warmth

of family togetherness during this season.

5. Value Simplicity. The real value of a Christmas gift doesn’t have to be

expensive. In fact, simple but meaningful gifts are often more appreciated.

Have our kids make creative arts and crafts as personalized gifts or ask them to

assist us in making home-baked goodies for their friends, teachers, and family.

Show your children that the best gifts are really from the heart.

6. Spread Christmas Joy thru Sharing. Nothing beats that pure joy we can

experience thru giving and sharing. More importantly, it is an honor and

privilege as parents to instill in our children the true meaning and essence of

sharing and spreading the holiday cheer.

7. Be Grateful. Count your blessings! Inspire your kids to be thankful for all the

wonderful gifts they have received, regardless of the value. Teach them to be

grateful most especially for the non-material gifts they are blessed with such as

family, friends, time, love, and many others.

REFERENCE:

http://www.smartparenting.com.ph/life/home/7-christmas-values-to-teach-our-kids

ANTHONY PAUL M. CALADO

Principal

“If you don’t give anything, don’t expect anything. Success is not

coming to you, you must come to it.” – Marva Collins

December 11

General Morning Assembly

Values Convocation

December 12

SSFO for Students

December 13

Christmas Program

Christmas Knight Bazaar

December 14

Advent Mass

Class Christmas Parties

December 15

Start of Christmas Break

for Students

GRIT Quote of the Week

PARENTING CORNER Christmas Values to Teach your Kids

by Samantha Catabas Manuel

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“What you envision in your mind, how you see yourself, and how you envision the

world around you are of great importance because those things become your focus.”

– Eric Thomas

Quote of the Week

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