By Neil Orielle L. Galido
Dressed with a Purpose. Bedizened with their national costumes, the contestants of the Search for the Ambassador of United Asian Nations share their views on various psycho-social issues, aside from their knowledge on culture & history of their nations.
On November 21-25, 2022, the XUJHS Araling Panlipunan Department successfully launched its Linggo ng Panlipunang Kamalayan 2022, with the theme: “Pagkakaiba ay Tanggapin, Pagkakakilanlan ay Yakapin, Pandaigdigang kapayapaan ating Abutin!”.
Mrs Gerlie C Villaranda, Araling Panlipunan Department Chairperson opened the event as she emphasized on the importance of achieving peace in every form of life in the world.
Moreover, the grandeur of diverse cultures was spectated by the XUJHS community as select grade 7 representatives ramped the national costumes of Asian countries on stage.
The week-long celebration held several contests for all grade level; the Search for the Ambassador of United Asian Nations for grade 7 students; YouTalk: Usapang Pangkapayapaan for grade 8 students; Atenistang Ekonomista for Grade 9 students; and Poster Making contests for the grade 10 students.
These contests aim to promote students’ engagement and awareness on various concepts related to Araling Panlipunan – cultural diversity and preservation, celebration of peace, and understanding of economic situations.
In essence, the significance of this celebration holds true to the understanding of the value of each individual student in shaping and recalibrating their responsibilities in today’s nation building. #
Behind the event’s success. Araling Panlipunan Department members, headed by Mrs Gerlie Villaranda, who have put their hearts and minds together in order to conduct a successful Linggo ng Panlipunang Kamalayan 2022.
Young Atenean Economists. Conquering the pressure of the extemporaneous speech stage, these Grade 9 students have shared their thoughts and solutions on alleviating various economic situations present in today’s generation.
An Encounter for Peace. Bringing with them a desire for peace, the young minds and hearts of grade 8 students opened up to talk about achieving and maintaining a peaceful community during the YouTalk: Usaping Pangkapayapaan Contest.
Sponsoring the November Friday Mass
As part of the week-long celebration, the AP Departments sponsored the First Friday Community Mass for the month on November 10, 2022.
The Eucharistic Celebration was celebrated by Fr RB Hizon, SJ and concelebrated by Fr Arman Samonte of the society of Jesus.
The celebration was held significant as it marked the start of the Linggo ng Panlipunang Kamalayan by the Araling Panlipunang department and most specially it remembers the souls of those departed as well as of those who are still with us but are forgotten.
Mass offerings such as adult diapers, toiletries, and monetary donations for milk and vitamins, and solar lamps were specially prepared for the St. Joseph Golden Home Foundation, a home for the aged.
Moreover, symbolic offerings such as the Globe, Philippine Flag, and the Philippine constitution were offered by the sponsoring department during the Eucharistic Celebration.
The event was made more special by the presence of the sisters of the Missionary Congregation of Mary and Volunteers under the supervision of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro.
Men and Women for and with others. The XUJHS community in celebration of the Holy Mass, sharing their in-cash and in-kind blessings for the St. Joseph Golden Home Foundation through the sisters of the Missionary Congregation of Mary.
Capping the celebration with Awarding of Winners & a Call to Action
After a week-long celebration, the Araling Panlipunan Department finally concluded its Linggo ng Panlipunang Kamalayan on December 5, 2022.
During the General Assembly held at the XUJHS covered courts, Mr Jeno Rey Baring, the Kilos Atenista club moderator, and Mrs Cherry Joy Mercado, Araling Panlipunan teacher, officially recognized the winners of the various contests and events conducted last November 21-25, 2022.
Winners were given certificates of recognition, medals, and a trophy for the Ambassador of United Asian Nations. Mrs Gerlie Villaranda, Araling Panlipunan Department Chairperson, Ms. Lea Lilibeth Emata, AP for Academics, and Dr. Pamela Q. Pajente, XUJHS Principal, handed out the certificates and awards.
Below is the complete list of winners.
CONTEST | LIST OF WINNERS |
Search for the Ambassador of United Asian Nations (GRADE 7) | 1st Place - Zenzabel M. Alikhain 2nd Place - Courtney Louise B. Almirante 3rd Place - Elisha Lauren R. Gecosala |
YouTalk: Usaping Pangkapayapaan (GRADE 8) | 1st Place - Alfredo Cristoff F. Gomez 2nd Place - Blessie Kyla P. de Gracia 3rd Place - Warren Joseph Galon |
Atenistang Ekonomista (GRADE 9) | 1st Place - James Ching 2nd Place - Ralph Delicana Jr. 3rd Place - Angela Florence Polinar |
Poster Making (GRADE 10) | 1st Place - Mikaela June S. Collado 2nd Place - Erick Fire A. Fiel 3rd Place - Erma Joy D. Baloc |
The Araling Panlipinan Department, together with the whole XUJHS Community, hopes to not only deliver the message awareness and belongingness with these activities but also to inculcate the value of social responsibility & social action to my minds of the young. #