Graduation-Moving Up / Adaptation of "Annie" (2014 Film and Musical)
On the occasion of its Moving Up-Graduation ceremony last March 28, 2015, Headway School for Giftedness featured an adaptation of the musical and film “Annie”, a Broadway musical launched in 1977 based upon the popular Harold Gray comic strip Little Orphan Annie.
Annie’s well-known songs include “Tomorrow,” “It’s a hard Knock Life,” “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” and “Opportunity”.
The production comprised of an ensemble acting of selected students performing throughout the program with song/dance performances from each grade level following the chronology of songs in the musical.
The one and a half hour event proved to be a thrilling experience for the HSG pupils, all of whom performed together with their classmates. They were able to maximize their potentials in singing, dancing and acting under the mentorship of professional writers, actors and singers from HSG, who include – Teacher Icy Salem (as scriptwriter), Acting Coach Jussy Pena (who also played as “Cinderella” in the Resorts World Production), Professional Dancer and Philippines All-Stars member Bea Lesaca (as choreographer) and Musician Teachers Albert Magcalas and Crystal Rodis-Concepcion (as voice coaches).
Indeed, it was a memorable musical experience for the school community!
Annie’s well-known songs include “Tomorrow,” “It’s a hard Knock Life,” “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” and “Opportunity”.
The production comprised of an ensemble acting of selected students performing throughout the program with song/dance performances from each grade level following the chronology of songs in the musical.
The one and a half hour event proved to be a thrilling experience for the HSG pupils, all of whom performed together with their classmates. They were able to maximize their potentials in singing, dancing and acting under the mentorship of professional writers, actors and singers from HSG, who include – Teacher Icy Salem (as scriptwriter), Acting Coach Jussy Pena (who also played as “Cinderella” in the Resorts World Production), Professional Dancer and Philippines All-Stars member Bea Lesaca (as choreographer) and Musician Teachers Albert Magcalas and Crystal Rodis-Concepcion (as voice coaches).
Indeed, it was a memorable musical experience for the school community!
First Holy Communion, January 31, 2015
28 pupils from Headway School for Giftedness received their first communion last January 31, 2015 at the Los Desposorios Chapel in Panay Avenue, Quezon City. The school’s Catechetical Program is held in collaboration with the Carmelite Sisters of Our Lady. This is in line with the school’s effort to provide spiritual formation activities to its Roman Catholic students as an after school option.
International Conference for the Gifted and Talented (IC-GATE 2014), December 8-10, 2014
Our very own psychologist and counselor, Mary Iphigene Daradar, presented for Headway School for Giftedness and the Philippines during the 1st International Conference for the Gifted and Talented held at the University of Malaysia in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur last December 8 to 10, 2014. Ms. Daradar discussed the profile of the Filipino Gifted in this conference attended by delegates from Asia and the Pacific.
Ms. Mary’s topic information was a product of her experience of working with the children of HSG especially that she has been facilitating assessment and testing as part of the school’s profiling effort to its pupils.
“Pagbubukas-Palad Mula sa Puso”, HSG’s Outreach Program for the benefit of Pasig Residents and Survivors of Typhoon Yolanda and Ruby, December 16, 2014
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A simple and meaningful activity capped the HSG community’s wonderful 2014 last December 16. A special outreach program was held at the Barangay Maybunga Covered Courts where the HSG families shared blessings of school supplies, grocery packages and food to the families from different barangays of Pasig City. The pupils also prepared special numbers with messages of hope to the children.
In collaboration with ILAW Foundation who is the co-organizer of the event, they personally brought the remaining packages to Northern Samar whose recipients were victims of the two typhoons that hit the province in 2013 and 2014.
A BIG THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS goes out to our Pupils, Parents, Guardians, Relatives and Friends who contributed their time, resources and effort to share their blessings!
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Giftedness Week, November 24-28, 2014
The HSG Community celebrated the different talents and inner gifts of its pupils during Giftedness Week 2014, a special event consisting of activities showcasing their various skills in writing, art-making and performing.
The week’s programme included a creative writing challenge, teambuilding workshops, mural painting/collage making, arts and crafts activities and a school-wide Quiz Bee. As a culminating activity, the pupils went to school dressed as renowned personalities who have made a difference in the world using their talents/gifts. Some of them came as Mark Zuckerberg (Creator of Facebook), Bill Gates and even as Leonardo da Vinci!
The week’s programme included a creative writing challenge, teambuilding workshops, mural painting/collage making, arts and crafts activities and a school-wide Quiz Bee. As a culminating activity, the pupils went to school dressed as renowned personalities who have made a difference in the world using their talents/gifts. Some of them came as Mark Zuckerberg (Creator of Facebook), Bill Gates and even as Leonardo da Vinci!
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Trick or Treat Party, October 29, 2014
The HSG Community held a simple, yet fun-filled Trick or Treat Party in line with the sem-end holiday. Both pupils and mentors came in fascinating attires that include fairies, witches, superheroes and traditional halloween costumes! Each had an opportunity to dress up as a different person for a day and interact with other year levels, asking for sweets they can spare. It was certainly a memorable day for the children and children-at-heart!
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United Nations' Day Celebrations, October 23-24, 2014
The 60th United Nations’ Founding Anniversary was celebrated by HSG with a two-day event that consisted of informative and creative activities highlighting the beauty of different cultures.
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A “World Trivia hour” had the students compete and gain more knowledge about the United Nations and different countries. Selected pupils were dressed in full costumes to come up with a “museum come alive” day where they stood in front of colorful backdrops showing their country represented. A costume showcase and cultural presentation capped the exciting series of events in the school premises.
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HSG was also invited to participate in SM North EDSA’s United Nations Day Celebrations, wherein our very own pupils paraded around the mall and performed a production number together with other schools. Two of HSG’s students, Jobo Cabalinan and Janren Valparaiso received prizes for their award-winning costumes! |
Caregivers' Seminar, October 11, 2014
HSG’s Caregivers and Guardians were given an opportunity to learn from the experts during the Caregivers’ Seminar held last October 11. Facilitators were the school’s occupational therapists Peaches Nosce and Pepe Ramos, who both provided practical tips and suggestions in handling children’s behaviors.
Over 25 participants attended the activity.
Over 25 participants attended the activity.
Math and Science Fair, September 25-26, 2014
The yearly Math and Science Fair was held last September 25- 26 at the School grounds to showcase interesting science facts and hands-on math challenges.
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The HSG Mentors prepared special booths housing activities that allowed students to manipulate materials that show science theories and concepts presented in a creative and visual manner. Students learned about earthquakes, tsunamis, animals, planets and stars from the different booths. Tangram, Rubik’s Cube and other math booths were also installed for everyone to enjoy.
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Visitors from the UP Math Department (Professor Jose Ernie Lope), the Mind Museum and the First Robotics Learning Center facilitated activities/workshops to enrich the students’ knowledge on specialized areas.
Buwan ng Wika, August 29-30, 2014
A twin activity culminated HSG’s Celebration of the Buwan ng Wika this August. Last August 29, the pupils showcased their talents in Singing tagalog tunes, in Sabayang Pagbigkas, Akrostik, Bugtungan and other native Filipino activities that promote the use of the language. On August 30, they displayed life sized dioramas that made up a small Filipino town. The children came dressed in baro’t saya, barong Tagalog, guardia civil and other community members. For a day, the school grounds transformed into a retrospective theme park that relives the typical barrio experience!
Field Trip, August 1, 2014
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Families from Headway School enjoyed a full day at Clark Economic Zone, Pampanga during the school fieldtrip last August 1. The itinerary included a visit to the reopened Nayong Pilipino, where they saw a show about various Filipino dances and where pupils got a chance to dance the tinikling themselves. It was followed by an adventure at the Dinosaurs Island, where varied activities were facilitated at the venue. The children also gained an opportunity to learn how to shop at the Duty Free store! It was a great learning and bonding experience for everyone!
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Wellness Week, July 30-31, 2014
In line with the country’s Nutrition Month celebration, Headway School focused on wellness as a way of holistically developing one’s spiritual, physical, mental, intellectual and emotional health. The week’s activities were comprised of a special aerobic session led by the mentors and selected students, an activity on time management and day planning, discussions on the Filipino food pyramid, and learning about appropriate hygiene and attires for different occasions. It was a simple, yet enriching opportunity to gain awareness about how to take care of one’s well being!
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Special Parent-Child Bonding Session with Dr. Jocelyn Alonzo - Eusebio, July 19, 2014
A special parent-child bonding session was held last Saturday, 19, 2014 as part of a collaborative parenting activity sponsored by Alaska Milk Corporation. The exclusive event served as an opportunity to gain insights from Dr. Joselyn C. Alonzo - Eusebio, one of the country’s leading Developmental Pediatricians who provided suggestions on activities that promote parent and child bonding/attachment.
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General Parents' Orientation, June 28, 2014
Headway School held a General Orientation with a bonus parenting seminar on the topic “Nurturing your Child’s Potential”, last June 28, 2014. It was attended by over a hundred parents and relatives of HSG pupils. MENSA Philippines President Art Ilano gave an inspiring note, emphasizing that one’s giftedness does not lie just in intelligence, but in the ability to gain wisdom from failure. Professor Florinda Lesaca, spouse of MENSA Philippines founder, Reynaldo Lesaca (deceased), was at the occasion in support to the school and MENSA. Mary Iphigene Daradar delivered her seminar topic and received positive feedback from the school clientele. A copy of the slides may be downloaded below
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MENSA Philippines President Art Ilano
Emergency Preparedness and Socialization Day, June 20, 2014
Headway School held its yearly Emergency Preparedness Day last June 20, 2014 (Friday) with the goal of building awareness on the importance of safety, prevention and readiness. It carried the theme, “HSG in a Safe and Secure Community”. Professionals from various fields, most of whom are parents of some pupils, attended to share about their profession, who included a dentist- Dr. Santos Sarmiento, Lawyer- Atty. Romano Imperial, S/Supt Warren Gaspar Tolito from the Philippine National Police, AFP/V. Luna Medical Center Nurse Jannie Tizon, Medical Technologist Mary Ann Lagrimas, and Personnel from the Quezon City Bureau of Fire Protection led by Gary Parchamento.
An earthquake/fire drill was also successfully conducted, followed by creative activities touching on the theme, and facilitated by the class mentors.
An earthquake/fire drill was also successfully conducted, followed by creative activities touching on the theme, and facilitated by the class mentors.
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In-Service Training Sessions for HSG Mentors, April-May 2014
The HSG Faculty underwent a series of training sessions during summer 2014 to further equip themselves with the necessary skills and knowledge to employ individualized strategies in the classroom. Experts in the academe and in their various fields gave lectures/seminars/workshops, who include the following: Dr. Marie Grace Gomez, professor of SPED, from the University of the Philippines; Dr. Rhoda Myra Garces Bacsal, professor from the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore; Fr. Jonathan Bitoy, professor at ICLA in Quezon City, Mary Iphigene Daradar and school consultants Joel and Tessa Yuvienco, among others.
School principal Amos Manlangit, Founder/Directress Luz Estudillo and Speakers Mary Iphigene Daradar and Dr. Rhoda Myra Garces-Bacsal
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HSG mentors at work
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