MANRESA SCHOOL NEWS UPDATE

MANRESA SCHOOL CELEBRATES MO. CANDIDA’S FEAST DAY

          Manresans once again have joyfully and enthusiastically lived-out its maxim in letting God’s glory shine to all men and women as they had a long month celebration of the 96th year death anniversary of Blessed Candida Ma. de Jesus and the Buwan Ng Wika.  The Pastoral Ministry Team together with the Filipino Department came up with activities that really helped the entire community of Manresa appreciate, value and love Blessed Candida Ma. de Jesus  with special appreciation and respect for our Filipino language. This year’s theme explicitly expresses the desire of each Manresan to shine as they put their hearts and minds together in glorifying God through Mo. Candida expressed in these words “Pagpapahalaga Sa Wika …Pagmamahal Kay Madre Candida… Isang Layunin, Sabay Nating Pagningningin.” The long month celebration was fully packed with the following activities: Agosto 1- Paggamit ng Wikang Filipino Sa Buong Tatlong Linggo ng Buwan ng Agosto; Agosto 6- Pagbubukas ng Exhibit ng mga Natatanging Gawa ng mga mag- aaral sa CLE at Filipino; Agosto 8- Pagdiriwang Ng Banal Na Misa; Pagkakarooon ng Wwis Bi Pagkatapos Ng Misa;  Pagsususot ng Filipiniana ng mga Mag-aaral,Guro at lahat ng kasambahay ng Manresa School;  Pagbabahaginan ng Sariling Pagkaing Pinoy Na Sabay Kakainin sa recess ng mga Elementarya ; at Hayskul; Para- Liturgy Activity Ng Mga Grade I at Grade II sa Awditoryum; Kwis Bi Sa Buhay Ni Madre Candida ;Agosto 9- Kapistahan Ni Madre Candida ; Agosto 15- Sandwich Sharing Sa Mga Ate at Kuya ng Mga Pre-Schoolers; Agosto 21- Programa Ng Linggo Ng Wika NG Elementarya Na Gaganapin Sa Gymn Sa Oras Ng Interest Club;  Agosto 22-Programa Ng Linggo Ng Wika Ng Mga  Hayskul.

            

 KWIS BI SA BUHAY NI MADRE CANDIDA NG MGA PRE- SCHOOLERS.

Special activities that highlighted the celebration was the Eucharistic Celebration officiated by Fr. Jonjie Sumpayco, SJ who also did the honor of blessing the new  extension building situated at the back of the Sophia Building.

           On the other hand a Quiz Bee in the life of Blessed Candida Ma. De Jesus in all levels were held after the mass where everybody experienced the joy and excitement in remembering the significant events in the life of Blessed Candida  whose joy is to see many children come to school to receive Christian education. And truly, Manresans really shine as they culminate the affair showcasing their skills and talents in the different presentations they presented during the program. Truly, the month of August is something to be remembered.      

     PRE- SCHOOLERS CELEBRATE BLESSED CANDIDA MA. DE JESUS’ FEAST

          A tribute in honor of Blessed Candida Maria de Jesus, participated in by the pre- schoolers, was held at the MS Auditorium, last August 27, 2008. The two- part program started with a solemn prayer led by selected pupils of Prep- Faith and Prep- Confidence followed by a skit that revisited the highlights of the life of our dear Mother Foundress. Little Juanita’s simplicity and generosity reflected much in the play as Lia Abigail Maranan and Sophia Michaela Yamsuan both pupils of prep. take the lead roles.
            Applause and appreciation continued as the program progressed where the youngsters took the center stage and revealed their dancing prowess wearing their Filipiniana costumes as they performed the Filipino dances which they chose to interpret. Kalapati By Joy/Peace; Magtanim Ay Di Biro by Nursery Love; Interpretasyong Awit  by Prep Hope; Paru- Parong Bukid by Kinder Faith and Subli  by Kinder Hope 

                    LITTLE JUANITA’S LEAGUE REACHES OUT

          The Pre-schoolers of Manresa School filled the gymnasium with joy as they shared omelet sandwiches to our maintenance and staff last August 15, 2008.

          This omelet sharing activity is an annual event to commemorate Little Juanita’s own acts of kindness and love for the poor. With eagerness and delight, our youngsters from the Nursery, Kinder and Prep. Levels showcased their talents and skills and performed their own musical snack for their “ates and “kuyas.” Indeed the pre- schoolers had an early taste of joy in helping and giving as they feel the warm and friendly smiles from their recipients.  In exchange of the kids generosity and love shown to them, the recipients shower them with numerous claps with a heartfelt “ Thank You.” With this, Juanita’s footsteps were truly relived.   

                                         THE ANGELS DAY

          One of the best gifts that the Manresans offered to Mo. Candida on the occasion of her 96th year death anniversary was the seminar on “Pagpapaunlad sa Kakayahan ng mga Kasambahay”  sponsored by the Guidance and Testing Office with Manresa School Parents Auxiliary (MSPA). It was held last August 30, 2008 from 8:00 am to 12;00 noon. The Blessed Candida Ma. de Jesus Conference Room was filled with young ladies as 31 of the preschoolers’ yayas responded to the invitation.

   MANRESA SCHOOL PARENTS AUXILIARY (MSPA) INDUCTION CEREMONY

          Manresa School recognizes the important and unique contribution of Parents in the Christian Formation of their children. In line with this, the Manresa School Parents Auxiliary ( MSPA) Officers, Executive Board Members and Section Representatives had their Induction Ceremony at Manresa School Main Audio Visual Room on August 3, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony started with a Eucharistic Celebration officiated by Fr. Aloysius Maranan, OSB. After the mass, the Induction of Section Representatives followed with Sr. Rebecca Loreto, the Superior and School Treasurer as inducting officer. The induction of Officers and its Executive Board was led by Sr. Nelida Penaflorida, the Directress- Principal.                                                                                                                                                        

          The afternoon ended with a Valedictory Address given by the out- going president Engr. Danilo Perez where he said: “What matters is not what we have accomplished- that is behind us. Certainly the future is in the hands of the next generation of MSPA Officers that as yet, lie before us”. True enough because what is important is the disposition that “What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”( Ralph Waldo Emerson). After this touching speech was the Turn-Over Ceremony where Archt. and Mrs. Angeles and Aurea Articulo accepted the MSPA banner which symbolizes the responsibility that has passed on unto them: the mission to continue collaborating with the school in the integral formation of the children as a way of participating in the promotion of God’s Kingdom here on Earth.         

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