A Constellation: Plotting the Stars for the Future Generation
"A Constellation: Plotting the Stars for the Future Generation" was Headway School for Giftedness' culmination for SY 2012-2013, capping a fruitful school year of community building and sharing.
This year’s moving up and Graduation ceremonies, held at the University of the Philippines Film Center on March 26, 2013, gave tribute to the different values that has helped formed the vision and character of HSG today. The show's message encourages parents, educators and guardians to help their children as they reach for the stars - towards their dreams and aspirations - by teaching them the necessary life values that they will use as tools in times of adversity, struggle, success and glory.
This year’s moving up and Graduation ceremonies, held at the University of the Philippines Film Center on March 26, 2013, gave tribute to the different values that has helped formed the vision and character of HSG today. The show's message encourages parents, educators and guardians to help their children as they reach for the stars - towards their dreams and aspirations - by teaching them the necessary life values that they will use as tools in times of adversity, struggle, success and glory.
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This was likened to an astronomer, who "plots the stars, showing clear-cut visions carved in the sky amidst the randomness of space". If constellations have been humankind's guides to the sky, the core values are then the children's guide to their dreams.
Each class prepared a creative presentation to transmit the values of understanding, discipline, respect, fairness, love, helping, sharing, giving and kindness. The HSG Dance Opportunity Class and Rhythms Musical Choir also performed in the ceremony. photos courtesy of Mrs Christina Male) 
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The graduates!
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Combo-Recreational Family Camp, March 2, 2013
The first ever combo style activity of Headway School for Giftedness took place last March 2, 2013 at the lush Phillip's Sanctuary in Antipolo, Rizal. Dubbed the "HSG Combo-Recreational Family Camp", it combined the school's Yearender field trip, Family Day/Foundation Day and Leadership workshop.
The Camp provided a comprehensive Outdoor Education for the students, taking the classroom experience outside of the typical four walls to give a unique and refreshing kind of learning. It also built on environmental awareness through direct learning and problem solving at the outdoors.
The Camp provided a comprehensive Outdoor Education for the students, taking the classroom experience outside of the typical four walls to give a unique and refreshing kind of learning. It also built on environmental awareness through direct learning and problem solving at the outdoors.
Activities started with a special exercise number led by top fitness and dance instructor Jill Ngo-Crisologo, followed by an all-out relay bonanza by the HSG Mentors. Art and Musical Sessions were held in the afternoon, where the children gained an opportunity to commune with nature! Parents meanwhile engaged in an short workshop with psychologist Mary Daradar.
Top Fitness and Dance Instructor Jill Ngo-Crisologo with the HSG Kids
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The fun-filled day was capped with an intimate sunset bonfire, where the graduating students gave letters and paper cranes as a symbol of support to the incoming grade 6 students. This, together with the HSG Rhythms Musical chorale who serenaded "Seasons of Love" as the event's musical backdrop. Photos courtesy of Jonas Abueva and Mrs. Rosemarie Lomibao |
First Holy Communion, February 2, 2013
25 HSG pupils received the First Holy Communion last February 2, 2013 at the Los Desposorios Chapel at Panay Avenue, Quezon City. It was facilitated by the Carmelite Sisters led by Sister Rea Fe Agatha V. Puerto and celebrated by Fr. Joel Saballa. The school offers a Catechism Program as an after school activity for Roman Catholic students, as part of its holistic programming that touches on spiritual and character formation.
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Caregivers' Seminar, December 15, 2012
The school conducted its yearly Caregivers’ Seminar last December 15, 2012 at the school premises, with a topic on “Understanding the Dynamics of Children”. Resource Speaker was psychologist Mary Daradar, who shared tips and strategies on how to deal with children and help them manage their behavior. Information can be downloaded on the file below.
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Halloween Trick or Treat @ HSG! October 31, 2012
As culmination to a fun-filled semester, the HSG community had its yearly Halloween Trick or Treat where both teachers and students came to school donned in interesting Halloween attires. The school premises had fairies, angels, creatures, soldiers, princes and princesses parading along the corridors, proudly showing schoolmates the costumes they specially prepared for this day! To cap the day, everybody enjoyed dancing to K-pop tunes, especially “Gangnam Style”, at the school’s open dance hall.
UN Week Celebrations, October 24-25, 2012
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This year’s UN week celebration had a simple, yet informative activity emphasize the importance of unity in keeping peace and order in the world. HSG pupils were given an opportunity to dress up according to their assigned country and even shared snacks and meals on UN day. What transpired was a colorful week where the students learned about the world through this enjoyable experience!
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EDU 2.0 Online Enrichment Program, September 19-21, 2012
The cyberworld unites people. In HSG, it brings students closer to their mentors, classmates, parents and other members of the community. Thus, the EDU 2.0 online enrichment program, first launched in 2009, re-emerges this school year to serve as its own social and education network!
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Students initially signed up at EDU’s online site during the recent Math and Science Fair held last September 19-21. Since then, they have started exploring the network, adding friends and posting news feeds. Teachers, on the other hand, plan to use their blogs to post learning materials for enrichment purposes.
In a few months, parents may also sign up. The vision is to build an online community where members of HSG, whether teachers, parents or students, share their learning via the EDU 2.0 platform. |
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Math and Science Fair, September 19-21, 2012
As part of FRIDAY’s OUT-OF-THE-BOX activities held on September 21, 2012 the HSG Math and Science Fair launched a series of fun question solving puzzles where the children also had the opportunity to work closely and plan as a team represented by multi-grade levels. With the children being involved by these various interactive challenges the school community shared how important, useful and fun Science and Math subjects can actually be.
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Some of the main enrichment activities that took place include:
> Poster Drawing Contest > Orientation on the EDU 2.0 Online Enrichment Program > Making of Showcase booth featuring Scientists (one scientist assigned per level) >HSG Mind Olympics |
Science Showcase Winner - Grade 4's "Charles Darwin"
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The 1st HSG Mind Olympics had the students competing in different physical and mental challenges!
Photography Day, September 7, 2012
A Fridays-out-of-the-box activity gained for the Intermediate students an opportunity to meet photographer Paolo Crodua. The pupils were oriented on the importance of photography, kinds of cameras and basic settings to equip them skills in basic photography.
In the digital age, photography has become a more accessible medium for self expression. Thus, the students underwent a workshop after which sir Paolo gave his feedback on their creative potential.
In the digital age, photography has become a more accessible medium for self expression. Thus, the students underwent a workshop after which sir Paolo gave his feedback on their creative potential.
Photographer Paolo Crodua having a discussion with Grade 6 pupils about his craft
HSG Special Outreach for victims of the recent habagat, August 31, 2012
“Pagbubukas-Palad Mula sa Puso Ng Bata” was this year’s theme as part of the Buwan Ng Wika Festivity. The highlight of the event centered on the children giving from the heart to those in need due to the plight of the last typhoon victims- victims whose homes were displaced and still urgently needed assistance.
With your kind heart and generosity, parents and children, and on behalf of the Gabriela Foundation represented by Co-founder Rep. Luzviminda C. Ilagan; We wish to reiterate a warm thank you to all of you.
With your kind heart and generosity, parents and children, and on behalf of the Gabriela Foundation represented by Co-founder Rep. Luzviminda C. Ilagan; We wish to reiterate a warm thank you to all of you.
Gabriela's Rep. Luz Ilagan speaking to the HSG community
Buwan ng Wika Culminating Activity, August 31, 2012
Istorya ng mga Bayani, isang palabas sa bidyo ng Headway School for Giftedness. Abangan!
HSG Food Carnival, July 27, 2012
HSG pupils learned a lot about valuing their health through a special Fridays-out-of-the-box event dubbed the “HSG Food Carnival”. With the help of their mentors (who co-organized the event), students showcased nutritious meals and creatively disseminated health information through booth presentations on the benefits of certain vitamins, a food showcase, games and other special presentations.
The Food Carnival was celebrated in unity with the Philippines’ 38th Nutrition Month, which carries the theme, “Pagkain ng gulay ugaliin, araw-araw itong ihain.”
The Food Carnival was celebrated in unity with the Philippines’ 38th Nutrition Month, which carries the theme, “Pagkain ng gulay ugaliin, araw-araw itong ihain.”
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Urban Vegetable Planting and Vitamins Presentation Day, July 13, 2012
urban planting time!
As part of the country’s Nutrition Month kick-off, the HSG community dedicated a full day to knowing more about healthy living in the form of vegetable gardening and discussing vitamins and minerals.
Aligning with the theme, “Pagkain ng gulay ugaliin, araw-araw itong ihain”, each class was assigned a particular vitamin where they creatively presented its definition and its form of help to the body. On the same day, the students were given an opportunity to have their own vegetable plant (pechay, mustasa, talong or kamatis) by taking home seedlings provided by QC Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte’s Urban Farming Campaign. Each pupil got a chance to scoop and transfer the seedling to their own soil-filled cups!
Aligning with the theme, “Pagkain ng gulay ugaliin, araw-araw itong ihain”, each class was assigned a particular vitamin where they creatively presented its definition and its form of help to the body. On the same day, the students were given an opportunity to have their own vegetable plant (pechay, mustasa, talong or kamatis) by taking home seedlings provided by QC Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte’s Urban Farming Campaign. Each pupil got a chance to scoop and transfer the seedling to their own soil-filled cups!
HSG's Grade 5 class showing their seedlings
Indeed, it was a great day to learn about health and nutrition, hands-on. Thanks to HSG’s faculty and admin team who jointly organized the day’s out-of-the-box program!
Emergency Preparedness Day, June 15, 2012
HSG recently held an Emergency Preparedness Day to build on the awareness and the importance of readiness during crisis situations.
Resource speakers, who play crucial roles in keeping a safe and secure community (such as high ranking security officials, police officers, doctors and nurses), gave the children an opportunity to ask them questions.
Resource speakers, who play crucial roles in keeping a safe and secure community (such as high ranking security officials, police officers, doctors and nurses), gave the children an opportunity to ask them questions.
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Margaretha Von Seht Matheson, Higher Executive Officer for Security Policy from the Norweigan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, graced the occasion to inform about her work of ensuring security in her country, Norway. Also present was Dr. Milagros Encarnacion, HSG’s doctor and CMC pediatrician.
Activities for this day included earthquake/fire drills, discussions on emergencies, natural calamities and creative workshops. |
Norway's Security Official
Margaretha Von Seht
Matheson with Principal
Amos V Manlangit
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