Intramurals

Physical activities is very beneficial for our body. It is very important for us. We can avoid feeling fatigue, even though we work all day and still have sufficient energy to use, if we are physically healthy. And being physically healthy is important for every student, since it is needed to prevent from catching diseases.

Sports can refrain us from using drugs, cigarettes and other vices. It also teaches us the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship, which can result to a better community. Recently, ISNHS conducted their Intramurals on September 12-14, 2019. The sports activities have competed from Grade 7-12.

The sports that are played by the athletes are volleyball, basketball, badminton, chess, and others. Intramural activities emphasize group spirit and the enjoyment of sports in a less competitive context. And those sports improve the discipline of the students.

But not only the athletes that are involved in these intramurals but also non-athletes and teachers. The fun bike was open for every biker in the school and was done in the early morning of Saturday. And after that, Zumba come.

During 12 and 13, every clubs in the school open some booths like Chem Lock, Marriage Booth, Message Booth, and others. And during this event, the excitement and joy of the students could be seen at their faces.

Reference: https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/sports-and-recreation/sports-associations

Science Month Celebration

In the modern era, science is essential to everyone. What we are using today such as our gadgets and televisions are the application of science. It makes our lives more comfortable and easy.

The aims of science is to know and understand the truth. All of us want to know the truth. Hence, people encourage the student to improve their science knowledge.

At school, during the month of September, we are celebrating the Science Month. And at this month, there is a lot of activities that the clubs, Science and Yes-O, did prepare.

Sci quiz is one of the activity that they prepare. This activity test our knowledge in science. The Exhibit that the science teachers made displays the different field of science, such as, biology, physics, earth science and chemistry. The Sci-trix which the students perform also shows many concepts in science.

And the most exciting activity that they prepared is the search for Ginoo at Binibining Kalikasan. This contest is not all about beauty and fame but also the brain and their guts to be an advocator of an environmental friendly school.

Reference:
https://medium.com/machine-learning-world/best-popular-science-youtube-channels-767a73add30a

Positive Environment

If we ask some students on what they thought about school, they might say it is hell, the place of suffering and pressure, or where the bullying happens. You might notice that the thoughts of the students about school is negative. In fact, it is true. In school, we have a lot of requirements to be submitted, resulting for us to accumulate pressure and having a low grades. 

The DepEd also notice this problem, thus, the DepEd Region I adapted a new strategy. They implemented the Happy School Movement to make the learning process more fun and less stressful. The regional launch of HSM is held at the Vigan Convention Center in this city on May 20, 2019.

It aims to make a happy, enjoyable and positive school environment. By sharing the fun about going to school, it is possible to reduce the cases of suicide and bullying, which is presently alarming. 

Happy and positive environment is very beneficial for every student. It can help them on their study. The students will learn more in the academic field as it incorporates new teaching techniques, interactive activities, and learn effectively. It is useful to provide positive attitudes for students and to help them reduce their stresses. Therefore, it will tells that schools are not just for learning, rather, as a place where anyone can enjoy and be happy through learning.

Reference:
https://depeddagupan.com/div-memo-no-201-s-2019-happy-schools-division-launching/

Unity

Vigan City is the only heritage city that is located in the Philippines. The beauty of this heritage city was witnessed by a lot of people when it was proclaimed by the UNESCO as a 7 Wonder Cities of the World. This city is unique since it represents a unique fusion of Asian building design and construction with European colonial architecture and planning. It is also an exceptionally intact and well-preserved example of a European trading town in East and Southeast Asia.

Here in Vigan, we celebrates the World Heritage Cities Solidarity Day on the 8th of September annually. This week-long festivities aim to strengthen the pride of Bigueño history and to make the present generation feel proud to our cultures and traditions. 

During the celebration, there are a lot of activities, such as singing competition, photography, zarzuela Ilocana, dallot, kinnantaran, cultural quiz, sabayang pagbigkas, daniw, storytelling, writing on the history of Vigan as told by senior residents, painting, and folk dancing. This activities shows the culture and traditions of our ancestors in their generation. It also aims to promote our culture and to unite the Ilokano people. Since, just like what they said, unity is the key to make our community better and healthy. 

Reference:
https://pia.gov.ph/features/articles/1026839.amp

Inheritance

Language is important to every nation. In fact, it is the soul of the nation. It is use to bridge the gap between one person to another, since it is needed in order for us to understand one another.

Every year, we are celebrating the Buwan ng Wika in the Philippines on the month of August. On this particular month, we are promoting the national language of our country, and that is Filipino. But this year is an exemption. This year's Buwan ng Wika Celebration's theme "Buwan ng Wika: Wikang Katutubo Para Sa Bansang Filipino" target to enrich and promote our 182 Indigenous language, such as Tagalog, Iloko, Bikolano, Cebuano and Waray-waray. It is also to remind us that having a different language is not a hindrance to achieve unity and peace within the country.

All of us speaks with our mother tongue. But not everyone of us knows the meaning of every deeper words of our mother tongue. Every day, might encounter some words that are not familiar to us and learn it. And this is the aim of this year's celebration — to strengthen our mastery over our own language and try to revive the almost lost Indigenous languages in our country.

Because of the advanced technology, for example, Internet, we can now easily learn the culture of other country including their languages. Some people are enthusiastic to learn their language and neglecting their mother tongue. Learning the languages of other country is not bad. But neglecting our own language is not okay.

Take note that language is an inheritance that is given for us by our ancestors. It is not only words that have meaning. But it's also contains our traditions and culture. It passes many generations and survive. Even though we master the language of other countries, if we forgot our mother tongue, in my opinion, it is not worth it. It is akin to losing our inheritance for money. We must love and treasure our own language to avoid that from happening.

Reference:
https://pin.it/xcrrigywispz7x