APRIL 2020 S.Y. 2019-2020 ISSUE NO.

PAASCU Preliminary Survey Team Visits

St. Augustine Academy of Bayawan, Inc.
By: Dann Louise Anasario

What if a school you are looking at is
not accredited? Does it matter? Does
accreditation matter?
YES it does!
St. Augustine Academy of Bayawan
Inc. participates in a voluntary
evaluation process that institutions of
higher education undergo in order to
maintain standards of quality
education. Philippine Accredting
Association of Schools, Colleges and
Universities Survey Team; Clifford
Esteban, Claudette Paracale, Dr.
Jocelyn Alix-Tan, Ma. Lilibeth
Sombong, Felicias Visitacion, Claude
Feliza Ganatsan and Fr. Mauricio
Ulep, UMF take part in the PAASCU
Preliminary Visit held last August 15
and 16 2019 to carry out evaluation
for the different attributes and
academic programs in provision with
the specific standards to assure that
the institution and programs meet
threshold expectations of quality
standards.
Excitement and anxiety filled the
whole campus as the evaluation
goes round-the-clock early in the
morning until the afternoon. The
administration, faculty, staff,
students and parents conduct one’s
self properly with decorum to show
the spirit of an Augustinian
competence amidst defiance. The
survey team conduct interviews
among administration, faculty, staff
and students as to how the
institution provide quality
educational access and programs
that are of satisfactory and equity
among others. One would say it was
a nerve-wracking experience
however remained steadfast and
true for the betterment of the
school. “SAA Pinning Ceremony: A
The two-day PAASCU Preliminary Night of Purpose and Passion”
visit brings everyone as one in mind By: Ray Angelo T. Navarro
and in heart though it requires a lot
beloved late principal, Sr.
of hard work and perseverance St. Augustine Academy of Celerina C. Hifarva, AR.,Mr.
from everyone involved to ensure Bayawan, Inc. held its Ronald
Ryan A.
that education provided by the By: Alissa Cadungog
Pinning Ceremony at the Macabinguil, Mr. Irwin B.
institution meets acceptable levels School’s inner campus last Ingan, R.N, LPT, and a few

Talangpaz Outreach Program October 25, 2019. Family, assigned

friends,
Grade
school students. The smiles and
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NEWS
administrators, faculty, and excitement of both students
SAA In Expressing an Inner Attitude of staff joined the students in and parents attending were
the said celebration. never given any effort to be
Compassion and Generosity The pinning ceremony (now suppressed. The pride of
on its second year) the parents shone as they
symbolizes the students’ saw and ushered their
readiness in terms of dashing children on the
competence, maturity, and stage to receive their pins;
character to embark on a symbol of maturity and a
another phase of challenges milestone in their lives. No
in their academic journey. longer are they kids who
The said ceremony was rely on their parents’
arranged for the Grade 12 comfort, but adults who

AUGUSTINIANS’
STEM and ABM students as will finally be able to
St. Augustine Academy of
they prepped each one in experience a real

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and
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patimpalak bilangwere
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sa sayawan pursue a purpose
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pagdiwang ng Buwan manlalahok, lacedsuot ang
generosity
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blessings.
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itatanghal and Teachers
with ourang iba’t kasuotan ng mga Pilipino,the
annual outreach program of
By: Monic Ramree Mae A. Basalan participated on the said program
school asled
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way of showing, giving
ibang natatanging talento tulad Tagalog,
thengever supportive
mga mag-aaral. Ang School Principal,
and Filipiniana, Sr.
spreading Christ’satlove mga during
On the 13th day of schools in Negros Oriental. Each student was given Celerina C. Hifarva, AR. A short
the program
season of is
Christmas.
nasabing aktibidad ay Katutubong Kasuotan. Sa huli,
October 2019, the Diwa Among the schools were St. 10 seconds to answer the held and everyone enjoyed
planado at maiging the event ang
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Learning Systems Inc. Augustine Academy of question and 15 seconds thepinaghandaan
look at theirng faces. mga sinundan is naman
Happiness ng
conducted the Diwa: Bayawan Inc., Silliman to solve a problem. In the evident on everybumubuklod
resident’s faces by the
organisasyong pangalawang pwesto mula sa
Pasiklaban sa Paaralan University, St.Paul University end, Jaslene Tijing of time
nito,thatlalo’t
they received
lalo na a ang gift ika-9 na baitang at pangatlo
competition, the only of Dumaguete, Holy Cross St.Augustine Academy of Filipino at Araling ang ika-8 na baitang.
ICT-integrated travelling Academy, etc. The Bayawan Inc. garnered Panlipunan Club. Ito ay Malungkot man o masaya sa
quiz show in the country competition had two fifth place in elementary binubuo ng 6 na pag anunsyo ng resulta, ang
which brings together categories, elementary and category and Monic
 Nutrition Month 2019:
Augustinian Chefs
By: Samantha Lex Rey C. Himpayan
Nutrition Month 2019: Augustinian Chefs
at its Back-to-Back Championship
By: Samantha Lex Rey C. Himpayan
As part of the month long celebration
of the 2019 Nutrition Month, the
Bayawan City Health Office hosted
another invitational competition event
for the different schools in the area last
July 26, 2019 at the Tinago
Gymnasium.
St. Augustine Aademy of Bayawan,
Inc., sent two of its bonafide learners
to the said competition, namely,
Jaslene
Tatak Augustinians:
Victorious in Batang Henyo
Competition
and Xyrah Ysabil G. Aranda with Ms. By: Samantha Lex Rey C. Himpayan
Rowena T. Tubongbanua, the coach.
The two Augustinians were able to
Nutrition Month is one of coached by Ms. Yvonne Z.
prepare a budget friendly and nutritious
the first city events held Sumanoy a Grade-7 St.
dish - Scrumptious skewers made of
every year. It’s focus is to Joseph Adviser. The
kalabasa. Once again, St. Augustine of
remind all citizens how Augustinians were able to
Bayawan, Inc., was hailed champion
important it is to stay fit guess the given word
of the said competition.
and healthy. During the with proper teamwork
month long celebration, and co- operation. The
competitions are con- competition was
ducted, one of these is participated by numerous
“BATANG HENYO” schools from all around
Competition organized by the city of Bayawan. After
the Bayawan City Health Of rounds of play- ing
fice held last July 19, 2019 against other schools,
at the Tinago Gymnasium. Saint Augustine Acade-
Two bonafied students my was hailed champi-
from SAA, namely Burch on of the competition.
Neo B. Pepito and
Samantha Lex Rey C.
Himpayan took part in the
said event
SPORTS
SAA Intramurals: A Night of Sass, Spice, Passion and Talent
By: Ray Angelo
Navarro
Sass, spice, passion, The Dance Sport (3) 1-minute dances such as foxtrot,
talent; All four Competition was one waltz, and tango for the Standard
exuded from the of the highlights of the Category of the High School
dance floor as the Intramurals and was department. Slow waltz and tango for
participants definitely one of the the Elementary department; Latin
communicated in a favorite events to look Category; Samba, Jive, and Pasadoble
language of dance. A forward to. The said for the High School Department; Jive
dance which is event showcases the and cha-cha-cha for the Elementary
considered as talents of the students department. After each grade level has
sensual and in dancing. Through performed their unique
passionate to others the categories of Latin choreographies, the dancers then gather
and display a and Standard, dancers around the dance floor and dance in the
statement of talent from the Elementary same music. The dancers must outshine
and character which department all the way the other dancers to catch the judges’ In the Grade 8 Latin Category were Jasmine
could be seen in the to the High School eyes for a guaranteed high score. There Fadrigon and Kent Adarna, and their Standard
fluidity of the department danced are two sets: Set A; which were the dancers were Angelica Anfone and Keene
movements, the way their way to the Elementary department and Set B; The Andrei Sajulla. In Grade 9, their Latin dancers
the eyes pierce winning seat. The rules High School department respectively. were Angelica Pacaña and Andrei Pinanonang
through, and the of the competition
emotion being On set A, the Grade 4 representatives who ended up winning the 3rd place in their
were simple: Each for the Latin Category were Tiara category and Carlos Elviña and Flerie Montes
radiated in each sway grade level must
or something that is Cassandra Angely L. Banguerigo and who prevailed as the 1st placers in the Standard
present 4
not easily delivered Dave Johannes A. Overman who came Category. In grade 10, the representatives for
representative; Two
without the soul. To up as the victors of the Elementary the Latin Category were Dan Lawrence
for each category. Each
bring out the best in department,. Pummeling the Grade 5 Macabingil and Brigette Joyce Rote who won
pair must prepare
each and every and the Grade 6 representatives were 1st place, and representatives for the Standard
Augustinian was St. Ashleah Alexa Jane K. Yguinto and Zach- Category Regino Sinangote and Michelle F. Calda
Augustine Academy’s rie Steven A. Alampaya who came up won 2nd place in their category. In the Senior
goal during the 2nd place and Grade 6 representatives High School department, the grade 11
annual Intramurals Terrance John A. Torrento and contenders in the Latin Category were Ma.
in terms of Annielyn Kaye L. Gabutero who won Ronda Pabro and Christian Tubongbanua who
sportsmanship and 3rd place. On the Standard Category in won 2nd place, and the Standard Category
teamwork towards the Elementary department, Grade 6 which was represented by Rujienic Molina and
- representatives Jaslene Cyanne O. May Ann Lasaga. And finally, the grade 12 Latin
Tijing and Chrisitan O. Gasendo dancers were Ivan Barte and Trishamae
triumphed over the grade 5 and Grade Rusiana, and the Standard dancers were Ray
Angelo Navarro and Samantha Boncales who
4 representatives which were Elizah
won 3rd place in their category. Every dancer,
Cecile D. Polangcus and Sean Clexben T.
both in the Elementary and High School
Muñez who ranked 2nd place, and
departments gave all their greatest efforts to
grade 4 representatives Angel Marie
represent their year level. Every muscle strain,
Loryl
muscle ache, and breathless practices brought
P. Magsayo and Flitz Xavier L. Costanilla
forth rewards that nobody can ever take away.
who won 3rd place. On set B, there were
Augustinians Empowered Through Sports and Camaraderie
Medals or not, the best things that the dancers
a total of 24 High School
attained were the fun experience, courage to do
representatives all in all with 4 dancers
something that was once impossible, and the
St. Augustine Academy of Bayawan conducted on its
each Grade
year level.
11 andTheforGrade seven Tennis E- Games were played and won by the
the Table realization of talent hidden away by the fear of
Intramurals last November 4-8, 2019 with the theme; Doubles, the pair from Grade ten was Grade 6 from the elementary level and
Augustinians: Empowered through Sports. Augustinian hailed winner for the Sepak Takraw Grade 9 from highschool level. At the last
athletes actively participated in the various sport events. game was won by the Grade 11 after a day of Intramurals, student athletes were
Different kinds of sports were played during the event. fair battle with the Grade 7. The Grade awarded and the Grade 6 was hailed
Ball games like Soccer were conducted, this was won by 6 won the Basketball Championship Overall Champion in the elementary level
the Grade 6 in the elementary level and for the for the elementary and Grade 10 once as well as the Grade 10 in the highschool
highschool level, the winners were the Grade 10 in the again achieved another win during the level. Intramurals 2019 turned out to be a
male category and the Grade 12 in the female category. Basketball championship against very joyful and memorable for each and
The Grade 12 won again when they came first in the Grade 12. Softball was championed by every Augustinian, though not everyone
volleyball championships under the male category, the Grade 12 boys and the Grade 8 received medals and trophies, they all
whereas the Grade 10 girls were successful against their girls. Mind Games were also went home with happy memories and
championship game against the Grade 8 The Grade 5 conducted and was participated by strengthened friendships. That showed
were the winners of the elementary level. In the sport the Augustinian Athletes. Rubik’s Cube that after the event, everyone was a
event of Badminton Singles, Grade 6 won under the was won Ray Angelo Navarro of Grade winner.
female category while the Grade 5 won in the male 12. Chess was championed by Alyssa
category and in the highschool level, the Grade 12 was Barte of Grade 6 Nina Ayisha Agir of
victorious in both male and female categories. Grade 7. Scrabble was won by Zoe
Meanwhile in the event of Badminton Doubles, Grade 5 Villasan of Grade 5 and Trisha Danela
won under the male category and Grade 6 won in the Tijing of Grade 10. Boggle was also
female category for elementary. For the highschool, played, with the pair from Grade 6 and
Grade 11 won under the female category and for the Grade 9 as the winners. E- Games