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Internationalé
The official student publication of the International British Academy
IN THIS ISSUE:
• ALL ABOUT “JOSEPH”
• CAVITE’S CNN HERO
• UNITED NATIONS DAY
• FIELD TRIPS
• LINGGO NG WIKA
• IBA’S TYPHOON RELIEF
• SSG NEWS
• STUDENTS’ LITERARY CONTRIBUTIONS
• REVIEWS AND OPINIONS
AND MUCH MUCH MORE…
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YOUR EDITORIAL BOARD FOR 2009/2010
EDITOR’S MESSAGE: Wow, what a month!
It definitely with great pride that we release this issue of The Internationalé for
several reasons: firstly, we will be leaving IBA soon and we will be off to college;
secondly, this is the first time a certain class was elected as the “whole” editorial
board and lastly, with the help of Mr. Riddin, this issue would not have been
possible – all of which makes this issue very special.
We have tried our best to collect the best pieces of writings form people. We hope
you enjoy the stories and the features as much as we did!
Editor-in-Chief
Meiji Geneta
Features Editor
Joy Mahinay
Love to everyone,
Meiji and the Y 11 FLE Class
Contributions Editor
Ma. Christina Mercado
Art and Entertainment
Editor
Joshua Gonzales
Sports Editor
Christian Semillano
Games and Cartoons
Editor
Mark “Keno” Carlos
Fashion Editor
Aileen Matos
Photographic Editor
Mary Sangalang
HEADMASTER’S MESSAGE: It was a great pleasure to be involved in the publication of this term’s
issue of The Internationalé and I would like to express my appreciation to my Year 11 FLE class for
tackling the task so enthusiastically. They have worked really hard collecting articles, reporting, editing
and making their own contributions and I hope that you appreciate their efforts as much as I do. I would
also like to express my appreciation to all of you who submitted articles to this edition and have made it
a truly student publication representing, as it does, the work, reports, opinions and creative thoughts of
the students of IBA. These 36 pages are filled with the activities of our school and yet it represents only
a small fraction of what actually happens at the school. I would like to use this opportunity to ask all of
us to express our appreciation to all those who did not “make the news” but who work just as hard and
are just as committed to the success of this school.
Best wishes to all our readers,
Mr. Bryan C. Riddin
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THE SCHOOL PRESIDENT, MR. RIC PATIÑO’S, ADDRESS TO THE SCHOOL ON
THE OCCASION OF THE 8TH FOUNDATION DAY
Distinguished members of the Board of Directors, Mr. Bryan Riddin,
Headmaster, honoured guests, dear parents, students and staff, a warm good
morning to all of you. It is indeed my pleasure to welcome all of you to today’s
event, the celebration of IBA’s 8th Foundation Day. This occasion gives us an
opportunity to take stock of our achievements and to re-dedicate ourselves to
face the new challenges that lie ahead.
In the life of an institution like IBA, 8 years may not be a long period. In fact,
IBA is a very young school. However, the record of the school shows that it
has proved itself to be worthy of the confidence the founding members of the
Board had placed in it and we today can take justifiable pride in these
achievements.
And what are some of these achievements?
1. We have gained an excellent reputation as an international school in the Cavite area and now have
students coming as far as Las Pinas, Alabang and even Mandaluyong.
2. We have expanded our student population and facilities by ten times in a period of only 8 years.
3. IBA received recognition from the Department of Education for all levels in 2006, only after 5 years of
operation, attesting to the fact that we meet all requirements for private schools.
4. Our fourth batch of graduates was awarded their diplomas last June 2009. Our graduates are now in
major universities in the Philippines, Australia, the US, Japan and Korea.
5. We were accredited as a Cambridge International Examination centre in 2005.
6. Our students have won awards in World Maths Day, Australian Math Competition, the Environmental
Conference in Baguio, among others. Just recently, Meiji Geneta was accepted to Yale University for the
Junior Statesmen Summer Program while Michelle Butler won as the Hanna Montana Newest Rock
Sensation.
Praise for these achievements goes to our Almighty God who guided us throughout and was always
faithful. The good cooperation between our parents and our excellent staff also made it easier for us to
reach this point.
However a lot more remains to be done. Each one of you in this quadrangle today is responsible for the
continuation of what IBA has achieved. Too many schools miss greatness because they bask in the
achievements of the past, failing to realize that a great school never stands still: not only looks back, but
must look forward as well.
We look forward to your support as we make our plans to build a big and better site. We also seek your
cooperation as we work towards nurturing your children into academically sound, morally upright and
socially involved individuals of tomorrow’s society.
With that, I would like to say thank you again from all of us, your family, IBA.
Have a great day ahead!
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IBA TAKES
“JOSEPH” TO
THE THEATRE
IBA’s first production in
Alabang theatre
he International British Academy will
be bringing the popular musical Joseph and
the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to the
Insular Life Corporate Centre Auditorium in
Alabang, Muntinlupa.
schools and amateur theatre groups have staged
successful performances of a show that has
become universal in its popularity.
It tells the story of the Biblical character Joseph’s
path from the position of favourite son, then sold
into slavery in Egypt and his eventual triumphant
return to his family.
The story is told through a series of wonderfully
memorable songs sung by a narrator and the
major characters in the story.
The large cast of 80 students from both the
Primary and Secondary schools is presently
involved in rehearsing for this universally popular
show. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat with lyrics and music by the famed
theatrical duo, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd
Webber, was first performed in 1968 as a 15minute pop cantata. Since then nearly 20,000
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What makes this musical so special and
enjoyable for performers and audiences alike is
the variety of music that is incorporated into the
show: from the popular ballad style of Any Dream
Will Do, to the Country and Western twang of
One More Angel in Heaven, to the calypso and
faintly reggae rhythms of the Benjamin Calypso
with the show climaxing with the thumping disco
beat of the Joseph Megamix.
In IBA’s production Joshua Gonzales will play the
role of Joseph and Kristin Butler the role of the
Narrator. Other promising singing sensations,
who are sure to bring the house down, are
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Rosalio “Third” Ramos and his portrayal of the
Rock ‘n Roll Pharaoh, Christian Semillano as the
Country and Western brother, Reuben and Ezra
Sumbillo as the calypso-loving Judah.
The International British Academy is very
fortunate to have in its student body a large group
of talented singers and dancers who will most
certainly bring this show to life on the stage of the
Insular Life Corporate Centre Auditorium in
Alabang, Muntinlupa. The show will be staged on
February 4th and 5th and promises to be an
entertaining evening for the whole family.
moments wherein art truly spoke for itself through
the love of theatre and acting
Another Reason for Filipino
Pride!
By: Meiji Kimiko B. Geneta
A BIBLE STORY
BROUGHT TO LIFE
By: Angeli Patiño
he story of Joseph and the
AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat is
based on a real man’s life story which is
found in the Bible
What is amazing about Joseph’s story is that
although it happened about ten thousand years
ago, people are still trying to portray it in various
ways through movies, literature, and in this case,
a musical play.
The International British Academy has been given
the opportunity to showcase the talents of the
students of IBA through this musical play, set to
be staged on the 4th and 5th of February, 2010.
The cast of eighty have been enjoying the
preparations for this production. Sounds of songs
from the play in the hallway, memorizing lines in
between classes and chatter about the play as
the date draws nearer are all proof of how much
this production means to the students. But it is not
only the students who are constantly thinking
about the play. The directors have been
sacrificing time and are giving all their effort to
making this play a memorable one. So far, Mr.
Riddin, Mrs. Iya, and Ms. Jewel have been
meeting with the students at different times, in
different groups to help the cast improve their
singing and acting skills as a group and also also
individually. Theatre will always have a place in
our hearts because after this is all through, we will
rejoice and be thankful for a successful
production, feel sad as we think about it ending,
but keep memories of fellowship and the
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Mr. Efren Peñaflorida saves the day! This was
the tagline used by the students he teaches in
his home town, Cavite City.
Mr. Efren Peñaflorida won the CCN Hero of the
Year 2009 last November 22, 2009 at the Kodak
Theater in the United States of America as a
result of more than 2.7 million votes around the
world.
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He started as a public school teacher that wanted
to make a difference in Cavite City. He is not the
usual FilipinTraditional Teacher because he
would choose to work without any wage for
students than to work in known schools around
the country. Because of his determination and
passion, he made the “Kariton Klassrooms” (Push
Cart Classrooms) that started in1997, grow into a
team that is now know called the Dynamic Teen
Company that helps children in Cavite. He
believed that if students can’t bring themselves to
school due to poverty, he would take the
classrooms to them.
R&B crooner Maxwell and British pop sensation
Leona Lewis.
Poverty is not a restriction to any changes that
you wish to achieve. Mr. Efren serves as a very
important and valuable inspiration to every
person, every mom, every dad, every student and
every child.
From the IBA Family, we
congratulate you, Kuya F!
(Efren Peñaflorida is is also known as Kuya F in
his home town.)
United Nations Day
Celebration
By: Madel Fauni
ast October 23, 2009 International British
Academy celebrated the United Nations
and it was definitely memorable. The
event started with Mrs. Patino’s
informative speech about “The Importance
and History of the United Nations.”
In his acceptance speech he said, “Our planet is
filled with heroes, young and old, rich and poor,
man, woman of different colors, shapes and
sizes. We are one great tapestry. Each person
has a hidden hero within - you just have to look
inside you and search for it in your heart, and be
the hero to the next one in need. So to each and
every person inside this theater and for those who
are watching at home, the hero in you is waiting
to be unleashed. Serve, serve well, serve others
above yourself and be happy to serve. As I
always tell to my co-volunteers ... you are the
change that you dream, as I am the change that I
dream, and collectively we are the change that
this world needs to be.”
The broadcast, which honoured the top 10 CNN
Heroes of 2009, featured performances by
Grammy Award-winning artist Carrie Underwood,
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This was followed by the pageant with students
representing
different
countries.
All
representatives had prepared an introduction to
their chosen country and wore a colourful
costume representing the national dress of that
country.
Some of the candidates were Maki Ogawa and
Lay Lee representing Japan, Amanda Nagtalon
and Marco Patiño representing Texas, Cathy
Bautista and Jaevic Dolores representing the
USA,
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Tracey Fragante and Cesar Castillo representing
Mexico, Madelfia Nichole Fauni and Kevin
Michael Carl representing Australia and Caroline
Lee and Eric Yoo also representing Australia.
Madelfia Nichole Fauni and Kevin Michael Carl of
Year 10 won the award for Best in Costume and
the title of Mr. and Ms. United Nations 09’ for the
Secondary School.The group dance competition
for all the year levels was another highlight where
the students showed off their best dancing skills.
There were dances representing the American
west, Australia, Turkey, Egypt and India. Year 8
and 9 won and they truly deserved it with their
Secondary and Primary’s Field Trip
By: Karl Carlos
September 25, 2009 marked a very important
event for us especially when we look forward
to fun, games and tons of activities! It was
IBA’s Field Trip and a lot of students really
had a good time.
At exactly 5 o’clock in the morning, the secondary
students left for Adventure Camp in Del Monte,
Bulacan. When the buses arrived, we all gathered
at the assembly hall and everyone entered the
bus according to lists prepared by the teacher
coordinators. It took the secondary students
about 3 hours to reach their destination and it was
surely worth it! Each level was assigned to a
certain facilitator or in short called the “fascist.”
There were a lot of activities that each had
lessons at the end such as the “walking the
plank”, “Uranium”, “Toxic River”, “Acid River”,
“Wall Climbing”, “Rappelling”, “Zip line” and of
course, everybody’s favourite, the “Mud Crawl. ”
Everyone enjoyed the activities - it was a blast!
energetic
country
and
representing the Wild West.
western
routine
The emcees Angeli Patiño, Ezra Sumbillo, Third
Ramos, and CJ Bautista of Year 10 did a
wonderful job ensuring that all ran smoothly. The
United Nations Day is truly a memorable occasion
and something to be proud of.
That was the end of a fun fieldtrip for the
Secondary, but who could forget that it was also
the beginning of a horrible storm with a long ride
home in the rain through the very area that would,
the next day, be destroyed by the worst flooding
in 40 years.
The Primary students also had a blast because
on the same day they left at around 6 o’clock in
the morning and headed to the Crocodile farm
and Science Entertainment where they had lots of
fun! Some quotes from the participating student
capture the excitement of the day: “It was fun and
exciting!” Ma. Aiayna A. De Guzman.
“It was nice and I was very happy!” Quennie B.
Nandan.
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LINGGO NG WIKA
By: Cinel Igno
inggo ng Wika is a very special day which happens in the Philippines where we celebrate our
language and our culture. This is a day when we trace back where we came from and celebrate
who we are as Filipinos. Even though not all of us at the school may be Filipino, it serves as an
opportunity for the others of different nationalities to have a glimpse of our culture and learn about where
we came from. It serves as a day for us to enjoy and celebrate our culture since we tend to neglect it most
of the time.
This year our theme for the Linggo ng Wika was "Wikang
Filipino: Mula Baler Hanggang Buong Pilipinas" (The Filipino
Language: From Baler to the Rest of the Philippines). The
reason why the theme was "Wikang Filipino: Mula Baler
Hanggang Buong Pilipinas" was because Manuel L. Quezon,
who is regarded as the father of the national language, was
born in Baler. This year classes worked hard to make this day a
successful one and it certainly did.
All the students dressed in traditional Filipino attire which
included clothes like the Barong Tagalog and Baro’t Saya. All
the students were lined up in there colourful and bright attire
and walked in the parade showing their pride at being Filipino.
We had a programme on that day in which selected students
performed for the school. The Year 9 students performed a Filipino folk
dance called “Subli.” “Subli” is a traditional dance. This dance is one
of the most popular dances in the Philippines and the favourite in
Batangas. This dance is simply ceremonial in nature. We also had
some singing performances that were simply delightful and all were
sung in the Filipino language.
During our Linggo ng Wika we had the “Arko de Sagala.” Selected
students from each class dressed up as Filipino characters. Some
were dressed as the three princes from the story “Ibong Adarna,”
others were “Florante at Laura,” and others portrayed different
characters. It was a contest and it was exciting to see the different
students portraying other characters.
During our programme we were especially touched by the speeches that were given by the teachers. Their
speeches made us feel that we are not using our language thoroughly.
We have been using the English language and it seems as if we have
forgotten our own language. Sometimes we all have tendency to forget
where our roots are and where we come from. We sometimes lose pride
in our nationality and this day shows us that we should be proud of whom
we are and we should be proud of our culture and the traditions that we
have.
The speeches made us proud to be Filipino because they told us that we
shouldn’t be ashamed of who we are. Linggo ng Wika is a remarkable
day and something that we should look forward to. We get to learn things
about our country that we never really make the effort to find out about. This is a day where we can step
back and take the chance to appreciate our culture.
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AFTER THE PHILIPPINES WAS ROCKED BY THE ARRIVAL OF ONDOY AND PEPENG THE
PARENTS, STAFF AND STUDENTS OF IBA REACH OUT A HAND OF SUPPORT AND
ASSISTANCE TO THOSE MOST AFFECTED BY THE TYPHOONS.
RELIEF OPERATION
BY: Maria Christina Mercado
During the first and second week of October
in the Philippines Typhoon Ondoy and
Pepeng entered our country with a bang. The
people in Luzon were astounded by the
impact that the typhoon had. A lot of lives
were destroyed and many homes washed
away by the floods, landslides and heavy
rains. These typhoons might be one of the
worst in the history of our country. For this
reason
International
British
Academy
encouraged their students to bring canned
foods, water, clothes and anything that might
be of some help to those who were affected
by the disaster. The school received
generous quantities of relief good from their
students and the Year 11 group helped the
teachers
to
pack
these
goods.
Helping to pack these goods really surprised
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me because I never knew that our students
had brought so much useful stuff to be given
to the victims of the typhoon. I helped in
packing clothes and I felt so tired and happy
at the same time because I knew that the
clothes and food would be given to someone
who would really need it. Everybody in year
11 was happily doing their bit to finish the
work and we were all helping each other.
Being able to help the needy was very
satisfying. My classmates and the teachers
were happy because we were able to extend
our help to them through the relief goods and,
in that way, share our blessings with them.
Thank you IBA students!
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In the case of an impending typhoon, here are some tips to guide you as you
prepare for it and help you avoid accidents and inconveniences
Source: www.meralco.com.ph
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Be informed. Tune in to TV, radio stations and the internet for weather updates.
Store water. Water service may be interrupted for days.
Store food that will not spoil even without refrigeration. Have a supply of canned goods
and instant food like noodles and biscuits.
Prepare a typhoon kit which includes a battery-operated radio, flashlights, extra
batteries, raincoats and medicines.
Anticipate possible power outages. Charge gadgets that may be helpful during a power
failure like cellphones and rechargeable lamps.
Check gutters and make sure they are not clogged.
Secure things that may be blown away. Seal windows and doors and check your roof if it
is firmly secured.
Trim your trees and report trees that are touching Meralco lines.
Help organize your village association to be typhoon prepared.
Post important contact numbers near the telephone like Meralco, telephone companies,
village security, etc.
Coordinate with MMDA or your local government unit (LGU) if your house is near
billboards so that they will take down the tarpaulin banners to prevent accidents.
THE 2009 CAREER MAPPING AND BOOK FAIR CONVENTION
By: Kirck Allen
On the 18th of September, Years 10 and 11
embarked on a one day trip to SM Mall of Asia
where the 2009 Career mapping took place. The
event was held from 1pm in the afternoon and ran
until about 4:30pm. This was located on the
second floor of the SMX building. It was a
wonderful experience for both the juniors and the
seniors because it exposed them to the vast
number of universities they have to choose from in
the future. There were more than a thousand
students that attended this event. Many came from
near and far just for this once in a year event.
There was no educational discrimination based on
what kind of school that you study in. Students
from private schools and public schools alike were
welcome to attend this event.
After the career mapping programme at around
4:30 in the afternoon, we were given the chance to
into enter book fair located on the first floor of the
same building. There were more than a million
books on display by many famous authors such as Dan Brown, the creator of the “Da Vinci code”, Sean
Covey and even the Chicken Soup Series. It was a great book fair as well because all the books were at
fairly low and reasonable prices. It was a very memorable day for both the juniors and the seniors. It is
highly recommended for future juniors and seniors to attend if given the opportunity.
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IBA Mathematic students receive recognition
By: In Yeong Choi
International British Academy (IBA) students
from Year 4 to Year 11 joined the Australian
Mathematics Competition (AMC) held on
August 7, 2009 in Bacoor. The students
competed with more than 35 countries in each
of their year levels. The test was under 75minutes with 30 multiple choice questions
covering Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and
Problem-solving.
Mr. Randy Balleras, IBA’s Mathematics
Department Head conducted intensive training
for the selected Mathematics wizards of the
school - an effort that was clearly not wasted
when these children came to be included in
the top 15% among the 2,000 Filipino
elementary and high school participants. The
successful students were In Yeong Choi who garnered a distinction award with Eun Jin Choi, Yu Bin Lee,
and Marco Patino receiving credit wards while Patrick Lao, Lourvina Olimpo, Min Woo Yoo received
proficiency awards and Carljan Ray Roca brought home a certificate of participation.
The Australian Mathematics Competition, which is run and sponsored by the Australian Mathematics Trust
and the Australian Mathematics Olympiad, trains and selects students to represent their countries in the
International Australian Mathematics Olympiad. This motivates students in mathematics all over the world
with several translations being made available in countries such as France, China, Taiwan, Malaysia and
even a Braille version for vision-impaired students.
IBA CHAMBER THEATRE GROUP IS PLACED SECOND
By: B.C. Riddin
The school’s Chamber Theatre group made it through to the finals of the Chamber Theatre Competition,
one of only five schools to do so. They then had to prepare for a completely different number which was
performed in the Robinson’s Mall, Imus on Saturday December 5th. Once again the performers worked
hard as did the teachers. The team was led by Ms. Leonidas who was assisted by Ms. Kusano, Ms. Bong
and Ms. Iya. The wonderful make-up
effects were achieved by using the
creative talents of Ms. Uy.
The teams from all schools gave wonderful
performances
in
very
difficult
circumstances
with
malfunctioning
microphones and all the noise and
distractions of a busy mall on a Saturday
morning.
The IBA team was placed
second in this final competition which
brings great credit to the school and is
once again proof of the excellent talent
that we have among our pupils and staff.
Well done to the staff and pupils involved!
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SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT
important being a leader is. Some
speakers graduated from some of
SUPREME STUDENT the more popular schools in the
Philippines such as the University
GOVERNMENT
of the Philippines, Ateneo de
OFFICERS IN
Manila and Centro Escolar
University. The presenters also
BAGUIO
prepared some group games that
By: Aileen Michelle Matos
would build up the student’s
creativity and improve their
Last September, the Student
communication skills.
Supreme Council was given an
opportunity to go to Baguio to Each speaker made the students
participate in the 7th National think of their importance in the
Leadership Training for Student school. The NLTSGO organizers
Government
Officers.
Many also invited the STRAINS (Ateneo
student councils from different Student Trainers). The speakers
schools in Philippines came to also made the student leaders
participate.
think about how their actions
would affect their future.
“A lot of the students from our
school thought that we just had The speakers’ messages we will
fun while we were in Baguio but if never forget such as Mr. Al Ian
they only had a chance to go with Barcelona who taught all the SSG
us, they would know!”
This officers the essence behind
comment from our own Joy Luville Leadership and what we can do
gives an idea how much work was as youth. The speakers were
involved. The seminar’s main even more effective because they
topic was: “How to be a good talked
about
their
own
leader and what makes an experiences and gave some tips
effective one”. The SSG learned on how we can be a good help in
more about their positions in our society.
school and they learned that they
can do more.
The Baguio trip was full of
During
the
seminar
we excitements. The I.B.A. student
encountered people from different government enjoyed learning
schools in the Philippines and it different things that they would not
was
a
very
memorable have had the opportunity of
experience. Some do goof around learning had they not gone to the
during the event but we sure seminar.
learned a lot. Different people
introduced themselves to us and IT’S A NEW YEAR, HAVE
we were really happy because
NO FEAR!
most of them really seemed By: Meiji Kimiko B. Geneta
friendly.
On August 17, 2009 at exactly
The seminar would not have been eight o’clock, IBA started its first
possible without those speakers day for the Academic Year 2009who changed the students and 2010. It started with a blast as the
Supreme Student Government
opened their eyes as to how
Officers welcomed the students
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by distributing smilies where they
could put their names and which
were used during the programme.
The SSG Officers also prepared a
short presentation which showed
how students can achieve their
dreams. Karl Carlos as a doctor,
Jabez De Ocampo as a musician,
Joy Luville Mahinay as a Teacher,
Jan Vercouteren as a Pilot, Mary
Louise Sangalang as a Computer
Programmer, Jasmine Fatima
Bautista as a Fashion Designer,
Joshua James Gonzales as an
Engineer and Meiji Kimiko Geneta
as a Congresswoman – all
inspired the students to pursue
their dreams and aspirations.
They passed on the message that
the keys to success in reaching
their dreams were determination
and hard work.
The morning assembly became
more delightful with Mr. Bryan
Riddin, the Schools’ Headmaster
making the opening remarks and
welcoming all to the start of the
new academic year.
He was
joined by Ms. Bong Camatog, the
primary headmistress, and Ms.
Jonett Tolentino, the secondary
headmistress.
The first day of school was
something to remember that
made both new and old students
eagerly look forward to the rest of
the school year with determination
and perseverance.
MEET THE SSG
By: Joshua James T.
Gonzales
The International British Academy
finally has an official Supreme
Student Government. The
elections were held last year and
the
officer’s
were
formally
introduced during the first day of
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school. The SSG Officers have a The arrival of good teachers who
lot of things planned and some have been hired by the school
projects already in action.
administration has led to high
expectations from the students.
The Officers for the Academic Mr. Data, Mr. Macauyam and
Year 2009-2010, are as follows:
Ms.Torio are welcome additions to
the experienced teaching staff.
President: Meiji Kimiko B. Geneta
Vice President: Eric Yoo
Another improvement is the new
Secretary: Aileen Michelle Matos
Student Supreme Government
Treasurer: Kevin Carl
which is now more active and
successful than before. Under the
Class Representatives
leadership of Meiji, we are
Year 11: Joy Luville S. Mahinay
assured of more successful
Year 10: Jan Vercouteren
events to come. They were also
Year 9: Jabez De Ocampo
successful with their uniform
Year 8: Karl Carlos
campaign as fewer students wear
Year 7: Kenneth Igno
their uniform improperly now.
Year 6: In Yeong Choi
“Armistice Day”
The Officers motto is: “What we
see and believe in, we can
By: Willen Paul S. Yumang
achieve!”
They have already attended the
7th National Leadership Training
for Student Government Officers
held last September 9-14 in
Baguio City. They have proposed
certain projects and they are
looking forward to seeing these in
action.
IMPROVEMENTS TO IBA
By: Mark Kenneth P. Carlos
Lately, there have been a lot of
new improvements to the facilities
at IBA. For one, the parking space
has been improved by dumping
rubble on the uneven land on the
vacant lot beside the school. This
has created more parking space.
The school also made a new
route for vehicles dropping off
students in the morning so that
there will be a smoother flow of
traffic. Now there is less traffic
and disorder during the morning.
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those who have died in wars
defending their countries and their
people. Last November 11, 2009,
IBA commemorated the Armistice
Day in the school’s Quadrangle
with all the students lighting
candles in a special assembly.
As a new student of IBA, the
Armistice Day was definitely
something to be treasured
because it was very memorable.
The day started with the SSG
Officers and with some Year 11
students selling the “Poppies”
that were flowers that bloomed in
the grave yards of the soldiers
during the World War One.
The programme started with the
SSG President’s Introduction of
the Armistice Day which was then
followed by the “Tableau” with
some selected students from the
Secondary
Section
that
emphasized the main countries
that fought for their nation during
the WW1. Then a song was
rendered by Melissa Sarne and
Cathy Bautista from Year 8
entitled “Send It On.” We also had
the lighting of the candles while
different prayers representing
different religions were said aloud
by selected students.
It was definitely a very meaningful
event especially for the new
students like me.
WAR
By: Mariela Borbe
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day
of the 11th month it has been a
tradition all over the world to
commemorate Armistice Day.
This is a day that is set aside not
only to remember the date on
which the First World War came
to an end but also to honour all
those who have died in wars
defending their countries and their
people.
War, War, War,
Why do we need to fight for whose country is
better and it doesn’t matter
This will not teach us how to have peace in
the world
War should not be used to see which country
is better.
We all need peace not war
War, War, War,
The wars should end, let all countries be
happy and proud of their people
We should care for the people who get hurt,
not the country
War should not be the purpose
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ASIA 5TH FESTIVAL
By: Joy Luville S. Mahinay
Last November 23, 2009, around 2000 youths from aged 15 to 35 all over Asia celebrated the Asian Youth
Day at Imus, Cavite. The 2000 youths are composed of 1000 youths from the Philippines and 1000 from
the rest of the members of the Federation if Asian Bishop’s Conferences (FABC) and other Asian delegates
outside the continent.
The opening mass celebrated by Imus Bishop Luis Antonio
Tagle started with a parade of national flags through the
crowd pilgrims at the town’s plaza and all the youths were
escorted by groups of policemen for their safety.
YAsia stands for Youth for Asi a; this is the first time for this
event to be hosted in the Philippines, led by the FABC, the
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines through the
Episcopal Commission on Youth, and the Youth Ministry
Office of the Diocese of Imus. The festival aims to renew the
youth’s faith in and love for the Word of God and the
Eucharist.
The festival’s theme is “YAsia Fiesta! Young Asians: Come
Together, Share the Word, Live the Eucharist.’’ The
representatives will be “uniting under one banner,
showcasing each of their country’s finest cultures in what
will become Asia’s biggest youth festival of the year.”
FOUNDATION DAY - 2009
On Friday, November 27th IBA
celebrated its 8th year of existence in a
day that began with an address by the
school’s president, Mr. Ric Patiño. In his
address Mr. Patiño reminded parents,
teachers and students about the
accomplishments and rapid growth of
the school. He also cautioned us not to
dwell too long on the achievements of
the past but to look ahead and prepare
for the future.
After his address there was a programme of entertainment provided by Mad Science and Bubble Magic
which entertained students and parents alike. There were also many booths available for food,
photographs and souvenir and gift items manned by the PTA. The afternoon programme started with a
series of war cries presented by each house team which was followed by some fun games enjoyed by the
students in a spirit of light-hearted competition. The climax of the afternoon was a series of intense tug of
war competitions between faculty and students as well as between faculty and parents. This fun event was
certainly an appropriate and memorable way to commemorate the school’s founders and its past.
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Friends Forever!
By: Mary Sangalang
"Friends forever!"
"Friends forever!"
Other people might say,
But who knows what will come in our way?
Problems comes in friendship,
Which gives us a hard relationship.
What would it be that would make everything right?
Because all I know is that we have to hold on tight.
Together we shall be united.
Just like a book that's being bonded.
As long as we're together,
We can go through any type of weather.
Who cares how hard may it be,
As long as I have you and me.
Shell
Keeping safe is what we should do,
Just like a coffee that's easy to brew.
Always remember that I'll be here for you,
Because I'm your friend and I trust me and you.
When You Asked Me to Dance
By: Angeli Patino
I hesitated when you asked
When you asked me to dance
But I took my faith as I took your hand
You led me to the floor, we listened for the band
I took a deep breath and then we started to dance
You twirled me once, and then you twirled me twice
I could see no other face, except for yours
The way we glided across the floor
Was an imitation of an eagle’s highest soar
I remember how I flew or how you spun me around
Or how you caught me when I was close to the
ground
The scent of your collar as you lifted me into your
arms
Even when you didn’t speak, I was instantly
charmed
I’ll long for the day
When you ask me again
No hesitations, I’ll take the chance
When you ask me to dance
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By: Ezra Sumbillo
For once I sat alone and still
Dreaming about the days ahead
Imagine what life would be like
Had I not given it up
Depression sets and darkness creeps
I feel burdened and start to weep
My heart cries out
What, oh what has become of me?
All hope is gone and then i think
What could have become of me?
I saw at once my dream in sight,
From whence my lonely heart has stopped
The Darkness starts to cover me till: A light!
Shining in the east! With one swift burst I
break free
Leaving nothing but a shell.
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And show him my love, even if he is not mine
You
By: Aiko Tanaka
As afternoon ends and the night falls
I can see a million stars shining up high
But you are the one that shines so bright
The North Star that is my delight
Giving off the light that I need
Brings me to the truth and justice
Away from sorrow and darkness
Which I’ve never longed for
Slowly, hours are passing by
Morning is nearly on the way
Sad I become for I will depart
From the most precious thing – YOU
I wish, I wish, I wish
All my wishes are for him
‘Cause day and night he’s the one I miss
When I think of him, joy is the theme
I was once broken
Until I met him
Who helped me mend my heart that gave me a new
start
The one who gave me happiness even if we’re apart
I was once empty
Until I met him
Who filled me up and showed me the right way
The one who is always there to make my day
I was once vulnerable broken and empty
All these things happened to me and yet he’s still
with me
I hope one day I’ll be able to repay his kindness
I wish all the best for him especially happiness
Especially for You
By: Joy Mahinay
I WISH
By: Joy Mahinay
I wish I could be his pen
So I would know his feelings everyday
Through my ink he will be relieved again
With me, he can smile each day
I wish I could be his shoes
Always with him wherever he goes
I can be tight, I can be loose
With that, I can love him the most
I wish I could be his room
Ready to accept him through gladness and sorrow
Ready to make him bloom
And show him that there is tomorrow
I wish I could be the sky
So I could watch him all the time
See him sleep and see him smile
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I love you so much
I really do
I’ve been wishing to tell you
But I don’t have the strength
I’ve been wanting to show you
But I don’t have the confidence
Please accept me and be mine
Now you know it’s for you, can’t
you see the sign?
Please believe me and make me
at ease
Fill my hearts puzzle ‘coz you’re
the missing piece
Be the answer to my long time
question
Help me find the key to mend my
hearts desperation
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IS SHE WHAT YOU THINK SHE IS?
By: Gracielle Mendoza
She’s smart. She’s pretty. She’s rich. She’s happy.
You think she’s perfect? Not really. Her name’s
Alexa Renali, she’s the newest kid in school.
Everyone’s so excited to meet her. Almost half the
school population flocks around her as if she’s the
newest toy. I just stand there as if I’m a statue. I’m
sure I’ll be able to talk to her after the whole school
does. She’s in my year, so no worries.
True enough, she is in my
class, and luckily for me,
because she’s sitting right
beside me. While our
teacher’s not yet in the
classroom, I talked to her.
She seems nice. She has
lovely brown hair, with soft
big curls at the end. Her
skin is like the color of
beige. Her eyes are all
beady like, but still, it
matches her beautiful round
face. She’s not too tall, nor
too short. I have a good
guess she’ll probably be
Ms. Popular this year.
Compare me to her, and I
might end up looking like a
maid to a lovely princess.
silence, or my thoughts won’t be silent.
“Um, Alexa? I just want know, why you want to eat
with me?”
“I just saw you were alone, so I thought maybe you
want someone to be with.”
“But everyone’s asking you to sit with them, why me
though?”
“Honestly, I find you very
comfortable to be with.”
No way! She thinks I’m
comfortable to be with? No
one ever thought of me like
that! They all think I’m an
ugly loner, not a
comfortable-to-be with
friend. After lunch, I stood
up and went to my ‘secret’
place. It was a corridor near
our room. Alexa was still
following me. When I sat
down at the corner, she sat
down, too. She was facing
me, smiling. She was
whistling and looking
somewhere. My head was
She’s truly almost like an
resting on my folded arms
angel. She’s smart, too.
and knee, my eyes were
Even though she’s new, she got a perfect score in
closed. Suddenly, I heard crying. I looked at Alexa,
our quiz in Science. Great, she’s the perfect girl. She and she was crying. Strange, one minute ago, she
always carries a smile. She greets everyone as if
was whistling and smiling, next, she was crying.
she has no problems in life. Why can’t everyone be
like her?
“What’s up? Why are you crying?”
At lunch time, I sit at my own table. I’m a loner. I
don’t have a circle of friends who sit beside me. But I
guess Alexa will have one. She’s standing at the
side of the cafeteria, holding her tray. I could see in
her face she’s not sure where she wants to sit.
Some of the “cool” girls call her to their table, but
she refuses. She walks to my table. MY TABLE!
Wow, that’s a change.
“I know I’m so new and all. I always smile at
everyone. The truth is, I’m living a miserable life.”
“What do you mean?”
“My parents always fight. My brother is sick in the
hospital. My older sister went off with her boyfriend. I
know everyone thinks I have the best life, with me
being smart, pretty and rich. They don’t know that I
She greets me and asks me if she could sit at my
always carry a heavy burden as the youngest in our
table. Everyone looks at us while I said sure. They’re family. I can’t take it anymore.”
probably thinking why anyone would sit with me especially her. She’s a quiet girl though. She eats in “But you’ve got friends, don’t you? You can cry to
silence with me. Eventually, I had to break that
them.”
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“I don’t have. At my last school, I found out that my
friends were only using me. They used me for their
popularity. Even my best friend, who I told all of my
secrets to, told it to the school paper so everyone
found out about it. I begged my parents to move
schools, but I didn’t want to trust anyone anymore,
except for you.”
“Why me?”
“I think it’s because only you were so confined in
your own world you didn’t care what others think. I
need someone like that; someone who isn’t affected
by other people’s judgments, someone who’s quiet
and not so popular. It’s not that you’re a loner or
anything, it’s because you only trust yourself and it’s
hard for you to believe in whatever others say.”
“Really? That’s what I am?”
“Yeah, and you’re the friend that I’ve been looking
for.”
She hugged me. So that’s what she really is. She
didn’t want any cool and popular friends. She just
wanted a true friend. She was fed up with coolness
getting in the way of friendship. Underneath all the
perfection, she was just a normal kid, longing for a
friend. I just found out that friends are people who
have to care for you and love you. If you’re with a
friend, hug him/her now, and tell him/her how much
you’re lucky to be his/her pal. You can always rely
on each other, as what friends should really be.
“THE START OF SOMETHING NEW”
By: Pauline Iya
New school, it’s a pressure! New Friends, it’s
a pleasure! Those two things came jumping and
running in my mind during the last three weeks of
our long vacation. Though we had a long vacation, I
didn’t really have that much fun. I kept on wondering
what might happen when I took my very first step
into IBA.
I tried to wonder how my new classmates
would look and I even tried to imagine their
personalities. What’s amazing was I didn’t have any
idea how and what things would be. Another thing,
my mom won’t tell me many stories - especially
about school - because she wanted was me to
discover it first. I also tried to plan for the clubs that
I’d join because they said that high school life would
be fun and for me, having fun is the best thing!
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First day came, and everything seemed to be
positive. New faces, new teachers, new things and
new places - everything new! I know that everyone
who arrives in a new situation will have a strange
feeling of being very conscious about everything. I
met some of my mom’s students and they we’re all
very welcoming. During the first school week, I had
much fun familiarizing myself with everything and I
even forgot where my form room was because of
thinking so much!
When I entered our form room, there were
some girls so I wondered whether we would be in
the same class. On the first day, I felt that I could not
really talk because, for me, it should be the others to
approach me first. Of course that’s not a good idea
so I tried to change a bit. I met six old students in
year eight. They were all very friendly especially
Angelica. I really felt so welcome in IBA when I met
her.
I have to admit, being in a new school is
difficult. Firstly because everything is new, secondly;
you don’t know many people so you don’t know
whom to approach and lastly; you’re not that familiar
with the places. But it didn’t matter to me that time.
New school was a time to make new friends! I have
to admit that I miss my classmates from my previous
school because some of the people that I have met
here remind me of them but I know that there’s no
reason for me to be sad. As long as everything turns
out well, I don’t have to worry.
First day will always be unforgettable but
there’s another day which I treasure the most - the
day when everyone was out and having fun - the
field trip. I know all of us had fun. Although being in
a new school is difficult, being new is just the first
step in starting something new.
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GOAL
By: Pauline Iya
Future, what is it to you? Have you ever decided you,” he said. Everyone was very welcoming. Their
what path that you will be taking when you grow up? teacher also mentioned about the clubs that they
Is it something you are ready for?
would be signing up for and that it would take the
whole afternoon.
Cana is just one of the usual students in St. Rudolph
Academy. She grew up with her parents. She was It was lunch break then, since Cana didn’t want to sit
supposed to have a twin brother, but when they still in the cafeteria, she was walking around while
were born, because of ill-health, the brother died. eating her sandwich. She went to the academy’s
But even though she was in this situation, it never soccer field for she knew that it has a big space and
became a hindrance to her
she
could
roam
happiness. She always tried
around. While she
to be happy even though
was still a distance
she sometimes felt sad.
from the field, she
saw
a
student
It was Monday afternoon,
playing there. When
since classes were over; she
she got closer, it was
took a walk in the park
noticed it was Ijuin.
before she went home. She
Ijuin kicked the ball,
chose to sit on the nearest
it went to the net and
bench. In front of her were
he
said:
three young boys playing
“Megureatari”(lucky
soccer. They seemed to be
shot). “Nice shot”,
very happy; then one said:
Cana shouted while
“Goal!” Goal… Cana thought
running towards Ijuin
of the word and was
and the field at the
preoccupied
for
awhile.
same time trying to
When she arrived home, she
get the ball using her
thought about that word
feet, pretending that
“goal” that she had heard
she knew how to
during the boys’ soccer
play. Then, Ijuin tried
game and the different meaning it had for her. She to steal the ball back. They were both laughing.
wondered why she kept on answering the same Then Cana fell. She almost cried because it hurt her
thing when the “future” was spoken about. She went so much. She didn’t care even if she was
to her room and grabbed her sketch pad. She got embarrassed, what made her eyes watery is that
her pencil and sat at her desk. She looked out the she had hurt her knees.
window, and it was already dark outside. Suddenly,
the phone rang. It was a call from her aunt. She “You okay?” Ijuin asked.
mentioned that a new student would be sent to the
same school where Cana was studying. Her aunt “No! hmpf, not unless you treat me to an ice cream
was a teacher and the new incoming student came after school”, Cana answered, then they laughed.
from her aunt’s school.
Lunch break was over, and it was already time to
Monday morning came. Cana rode her bicycle with a sign up for clubs. Cana hadn’t thought of a club to
sandwich in her mouth. She had woken up late so join yet. Ijuin joined the soccer club, of course. She
she was in a hurry. When she arrived she realized hadn’t really thought of it yet so she decided to just
with relief that she wasn’t late. Then, their join the swimming club, since it was the nearest.
headmaster came to their classroom. Their Club sign ups were done, and it was time to go
headmaster introduced the new student who would home. Narumi, one of Cana’s friends asked Cana if
them. His name was Ijuin Koizumi. “I’m Ijuin she could borrow her bike. Of course, Cana decided
Koizumi. I’m from Saitama Gakuen. Nice to meet
to take a walk rather than to let a friend down. When
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she reached the soccer field, Ijuin was there again. night arrives. Just like the stars, all people have a
He was practicing alone.
destined future and destined goals, and all we have
to do is wait for the right time. Remember that, mei
“Cana, right?” Ijuin asked.
mei.”
“Haii(yes)!” Cana replied.
Cana kept quiet for a moment. “Meimei” was the
name used by her childhood friends. She had met
“Aren’t you going home yet?” Cana asked.
him in the park when they were both in Year One.
He used to be the one to make Cana happy with his
“Well…” Ijuin answered.
football techniques. Narumi told Cana that Ijuin was
leaving. “He might be at the airport by now”, Narumi
“You play soccer very well,” Cana said. “How long said. Cana ran fast. She didn’t care if she missed
have you been playing for?”
classes. All that was on her mind was not to let Ijuin
leave. She arrived at the airport.
“I don’t know. One day I realized I was playing it
everyday,” Ijuin answered.
“I knew you’d come,” Ijuin said.
“What is Soccer to you?” Cana asked
“Soccer? Soccer was once a hobby, and then
became my dream. I want to excel in it someday, be
famous and join international tournaments. Wait,
how come I’m answering your questions even if we
don’t know each other that much?”
They both laughed. School was done and since
they’d be taking the same route, they decided to
walk together. It was Cana’s second time to meet
such a person who’s very dedicated to their sport.
Now, even Ijuin had a goal and a dream for his
future.
They both arrived home. Cana ate her supper and
went up to her room to do her homework. She bit
the eraser of her pencil and suddenly, her phone
rang. The screen said: “Message from Ijuin”.
“Cana, look at the stars outside! I’ll treat you to an
ice cream if you can count them!”
“How can I ever count them? There are lots of
them!” she replied. Ijuin didn’t answer back. That
night, she wondered, of all things that Ijuin could ask
her to count, why in the world would it be stars?
Several months passed, and they seemed to
become very good friends. Things went on the right
way. One day, when Cana arrived in their
classroom, Narumi handed her a letter. Narumi said
that it was from Ijuin. It said: “Cana, those stars from
the first night we met, there were lots of them. You
know, every time a person is born, they will have a
star up above which will serve as their guide. Stars
are always there. They never vanish. Although we
can’t see it during daytime, we can still see it when
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Life is just like playing soccer. Sometimes, we fall,
but we shouldn’t forget that we have team mates, in
reality, our friends. We just can’t keep moving
forward all the time. Sometimes, we have to wait for
the right time. We have to keep kicking the ball until
we reach the goal.
Cecil B. DeMille:
Most of us serve our
ideals by fits and
starts. The person who
makes a success of
living is one who sees
his goal steadily and
aims for it
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IBA ART TEACHER EXHIBITS IN SINGAPORE
Art Competition, Philip Morris Philippine Art Awards,
and the Asian Youth Art Creativity Competition.
BEARY NICE KISS. Oil and acrylic on canvas
IBA is very privileged to have as its art teacher the
truly talented Ms. Clairelynn Uy who recently held a
solo exhibit of her recent works entitled System
Revisited at the Sunjin Gallery in Singapore. Her
partners for the exhibit were the Philippine Embassy
in Singapore and Art Trek.ne Embassy in Singapore
and Art Trek.
Clairelynn Uy was born in Manila, Philippines in
1972. She graduated Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring
in Advertising from the Philippines Women’s
University in 1996. She has joined several group
exhibitions in Manila and abroad – Women in Global
Focus (Washington D.C. and Beijing), Dencities at
the Cultural Centre of the Philippines, and the 21st
Asian International Art Exhibition at the Singapore
Art Museum among others. She has also won
awards from national and international competitions
– among the awards were Shell National Students’
This year Ms. Uy was chosen by renowned sculptor,
Ramon Orlina, artist, Guillermo “Ige” Ramos, and
Philippine Daily Inquirer Lifestyle Editor, Thelma San
Juan, to be part of the Nokia and Inquirer Lifestyle
Series 10 Most Exciting Young Artists exhibition. As
the curator, artist-filmmaker, Jay Pacena, said the
artists that were chosen for the exhibition “showed
the vibrancy of the Philippine art scene” – moreover
– “they break, reconstruct or go beyond the form.
They explore different techniques and have new
output”.
For her exhibition System Revisited, Ms. Uy
showcases her intensely-coloured oil on canvas
paintings. She syas that he paintings “ span the
range of the perceptive and the judicious portrayal to
the bizarre and the spectacular.” She is wellknown for her series on toys facing different real-life
situations: action figures, dolls and stuffed toys
performing mundane everyday tasks or being
challenged by more precarious propositions. In the
System Revisited she combines these inanimate
objects with colourful backgrounds of dialogue
inspired by comic books. “In my works, living issues
and the actual situations abound that provoke a
compelling honesty and existential urgency to
subliminal and subconscious currents and
contradictions that are too often ignored as the
course of life flows with its repetitive nature.”
System Revisited is her 11th solo exhibition and her
first outside of Manila.
I LOVE YOU. Oil and acrylic on canvas
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We are very proud of
Ms.
Uy’s
accomplishments in
the field of art both
locally and abroad
and
consider
ourselves
very
fortunate that she is
able to impart some
of that skill and
creative flair to our
own budding artists at
IBA.
RESCUE ROMANCE.
Oil and acrylic on
canvas
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and they are the known enemies of vampires. But
the question is, to whom will Bella’s loyalty lie: to her
FILM REVIEWS: NEW MOON
Bella’s love triangle with vampires and
werewolves becomes even more complicated in
the second edition of this popular series.
love, Edward, the vampires or to Jacob, her best
friend, a werewolf?
But perhaps there are some who might find the
books in the series even more entertaining than the
strangely hairy arms of Robert Pattinson or
Lautner’s six-pack - here is an extract from the novel
by Stephenie Meyer to whet your appetite:
"Shoot," I muttered when the paper sliced my
finger; I pulled it out to examine the damage. A
single drop of blood oozed from the tiny cut.
It all happened very quickly then.
Edward threw himself at me, flinging me back
across the table...
I tumbled down to the floor by the piano, with my
arms thrown out instinctively to catch my fall,
into the jagged shards of glass. I felt the searing,
stinging pain that ran from my wrist to the
crease inside my elbow.
Dazed and disoriented, I looked up from the
bright red blood pulsing out of my arm—into the
fevered eyes of the six suddenly ravenous
vampires.
The story of the masochistic lion and lamb’s love
story continues in the movie New Moon. BELLA
SWAN’s (Kristen Stewart) and EDWARD CULLEN’s
(Robert Pattinson) love for each other grows as well
as the danger around them. After a tragic accident
puts Bella’s life on the line, Edward is forced to
leave her for her safety. His departure leaves Bella
in a state of shock, emotional suffering and
depression.
Because of her loneliness her friendship with
JACOB BLACK (Taylor Lautner) is rekindled. Slowly,
her friendship with him will turn her depressed state
of life into the happy life she never expected.
Bella will soon find out that the Cullens aren’t the
only mythological creatures who reside near Forks.
She meets the Quileute Tribe, protectors of the La
Push reservation. They are actually werewolves,
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By: Kyle Carlos
2012 is an exciting movie that deals with how the world will
end. The title is based on the date that the Mayan calendar
ended. This film was really focused on the action and the
suspense rather than the prophecies that the world would
end. It had parts that were frightening, and there were parts
that were funny such as when a dog survives the
destruction.
Some scenes were very loud such as when helicopters
were flying around carrying animals and people to bring
them to a big gigantic boat to be saved from the end of the
world. It also shows that human civilization had to live. The
moral of the film appeared to be that we humans have to
help each other because that’s what makes us human
beings. It’s not only trying to show how the world will end
but what we need to do when the world is going to die.
There will be no more internet and no more relaxation –
everybody will be equal and wealth will no longer matter. It
also shows that it is only when the end was coming did
people start to worship and ask for forgiveness.
GLEE
By: Joshua James Gonzales
Reference: www.wikipedia.org
Glee is an American musical comedy-drama television series that
airs on Fox. It focuses on a high school show choir set within the
fictional William McKinley High School in Lima, Ohio. The pilot
episode of the show was broadcast after American Idol on May 19,
2009, and the first season began airing on September 9, 2009. On
September 21, 2009, Fox officially gave the series a full-season
pick-up.
The show was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian
Brennan, after being originally envisioned as a film rather than a TV
series. Murphy selects all music featured within the series himself,
and intends to maintain a balance between show tunes and chart
hits. Songs covered in the show are released on iTunes during the
week of broadcast, and a series of Glee albums will be released
through Columbia Records, beginning with Glee: The Music, Volume 1, which was released on November
3, 2009.
The broadcast of the pilot episode averaged 9.619 million viewers. Critical response was mixed, with The
New York Times' Alessandra Stanley highlighting the episode's unoriginality and stereotyped characters,
but praising the showmanship and talent of the cast. The Daily News's David Hinckley opined that the show
was imperfect and implausible but "potentially heartwarming", while USA Today's Robert Bianco noted
casting and tone problems, but commented positively on the show's humor and musical performances.
Mary McNamara for the Los Angeles Times wrote that the show had a wide audience appeal, calling it "the
first show in a long time that's just plain full-throttle, no-guilty-pleasure-rationalizations-necessary fun."
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Some students – old, new and existing – share their views on life at school, college and what some
of the transitions have meant to them.
BEING AN OLD STUDENT
By: Kyle P. Carlos
Being in IBA since the time it was founded, I can
share with you many important events and
changes. I’ve been in IBA since 2001. At that
time IBA was located in Dasmariñas, Cavite, in
exactly the same place where Wizbee
International School is now. There were only 35
students in all and I remember that our
classrooms were very tiny compared to what we
have now but they were air-conditioned. The
library was also small. The canteen was also
small and there were only 6 small tables! The ICT
room was just scattered computers in the hallway,
I couldn’t say that the teachers before were better
than what we have now because I was still in
primary. I can still remember certain classmates
like Fase, Sung, Hyun Ji, Casey, Ivan, Andrew,
and Sarah, I had a great time going to school
then. We also had programmes where we danced
cultural dances and sang Christmas carols every
December. The one thing that I would never
forget was the monkey bars which I would climb
on and hang like a monkey every break.
Every year I noticed that more and more students
were coming. So the school had to transfer to a
bigger place – this is where we are now. I was so
excited to see the new school! There were bigger
classrooms and a bigger play area in the
quadrangle. We also had an actual room for ICT
with lots of computers. There were rooms for
every subject and the canteen was much bigger.
So many new teachers and students came. I
have seen a big change in IBA especially in
academic matters. The school programmes are
now organized and the books are much more
informative than our books before. Many of our
teachers from the old site are not in IBA now, only
Ms. Anciro and Ms. Roca are left. Through the
years I’ve seen many good teachers some are
still here and some are not here anymore.
I have seen four headmasters serve IBA. The first
one was Mr. Wraith, he was friendly and fun with
the students. We always had library time during
the last period and he would tell us ghost stories.
The second headmaster was Mr. Parry; I enjoyed
the booths during the foundation day during his
time. With the third headmaster, we enjoyed
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playing video games with one of the clubs he
started and playing touch rugby as another one of
his clubs, we called him Mr. VP for short because
his name was too difficult to pronounce. The best
headmaster for me is the present one, Mr. Bryan
Riddin. He is so kind and he disciplines every
student. He is very hard working and has genuine
concern for the school. I hope he does not leave
IBA for decades.
ONE OF LIFE’S BIGGEST TRANSITIONS:
FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE
By: Kamaljit Kaur
Reminiscing back to those days when I was once
a student of IBA and now already a so called
“alumni”, makes me sometimes feel like laughing
and even crying just by myself. I must say that
most of the young adults at our age think that
college life is dominated by parties and a typically
a laid-back lifestyle. However, from my own
perspective and other college students who are
really aiming high, college life isn’t that easy.
Nevertheless, here are my thoughts about this
transition.
Once when I was studying in IBA, tons of work
appeared to be dropped upon us and, on top of
all this work, were the high expectations of the
faculty, teachers, staff and even the school
authorities. It was hard to manage things like this
at the same time, but I was able to survive.
Taking a look back on those days I can say that
IBA is a great school. Through its advanced
curriculum and approach to students, they have
and are still producing excellent and successful
students.
IBA made me very happy and it became my
second home for four years of my life. I could be
myself and be open and even felt that some of
the teachers were part of the unlimited circle of
friends I had. IBA made the world a friendly
place. My four years at IBA were very busy and
the students there seem to be even busier now.
Sometimes you’ll feel like teachers are really
drowning you with school work, but I must say
that it was extremely useful when I got into
college because I was already accustomed to the
workload. Definitely, my last year, Year 11, was
the hardest. I seemed to have so much to do
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which included responsibilities at school, church,
the house and, of course, SSG.
By the way, with regards to my co-officers in SSG
last school year - though our SSG appeared not
to have done much for the school, we still had fun
working hard with each other, the school and with
Mrs. Iya, of course. Because of the hardships
I’ve had, I really did feel like quitting at times, but
instead of doing that I turned to my teachers, my
friends, and even my parents and they became
my motivation to persevere on this pathway to
success.
Tears of joy, sadness and a mixture of feelings
are what I felt after I left IBA. School was a great
experience for me being with people who had
strength, power and talent. Really, until now when
I get to sit down alone outside or inside our house
or anywhere, and take time to remember
moments of mine at IBA, I get to laugh by myself.
Often I feel that I want to get back to high school,
but I can’t because life must continue.
When we were in our last year at IBA, we were so
excited about going to college thinking that
everything would be a relief and that college
would be fun. The vision of the college lifestyle
we had soon disappeared once we had stepped
into the reality. We all know that adjustments are
necessary, especially when you go into a new
environment; an environment “fired” with different
feelings, attitudes and most of all PEOPLE!
My first day in college was fine because I had
Naoya Saito, former IBA’s best soccer player, as
my classmate. I didn’t feel out of place. Then a
guy from our class, who wanted to be one of us
became my crush. Of course life goes on even
though he did something that really made me cry.
College life is something that you can enjoy if
really worked hard in your high school days. If
you study hard while at IBA, you won’t regret
those hardships when you get to college because
college is almost like mastering your high school
studies with some additional information. Of
course, that’s just for a start, when you progress
through your college years it will get harder.
Don’t be too happy-go-lucky during your high
school days; enjoy it but work hard too so that
you’ll enjoy college.
I would like to thank my Year 11 friends, who
gave me the privilege to express what college life
really is. It is really a pleasure on my part to share
these things with you guys! Once again, enjoy
your days and always be HAPPY! Never ever
quit, for once you’ve started something;
you’ve got to continue with it no matter how
complicated or difficult things become.
I wish you all good luck and once again thank
you.
BEING A SENIOR
By: Joy Luville S. Mahinay
Being in the last stage of secondary school I can say is the most difficult stage of school but also the
happiest.
Year 8 was the adjustment from being a primary pupil to becoming secondary pupil. Year 9 was the start of
the stage where kids start to become a young adult Year 10 was the hardest stage for me because I
needed to take good care of the academic aspect of schooling and prepare for college entrance exams.
Finally, Year 11, which I consider to be the most exciting stage ever.
Year 11 is where students become more mature, independent and become involved with so many things
like submitting application forms. I find it very exciting because we’re going to have community service
where we’re going to experience taking care of children and cleaning the environment. Also, in this stage, I
am learning to enjoy my high school life being determined to make my last year worth remembering.
I can still remember when I was in Year 10, I felt a mix of emotions because I was half happy and half sad.
It was really weird because I did not know how to explain it to my friends and family. Year 10 was the stage
where I realized that I was already becoming an adult and that I needed to be more mature in handling
things. I was very happy with the fact that I was going to be in college soon and would be taking the course
that I wanted. But I was also sad because I knew that I would be graduating soon.
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It’s not that I was not looking forward to graduating but I realized that when I graduate I would lose some of
the things that I treasure most in high school. I would miss my weird classmates, my teachers who always
get mad at us because we’re always noisy, my schoolmates who became very close to me already and
became part of my life and the unforgettable experiences that I had with them.
Being a Year 11 student is not as easy as some people might think. We sometimes don’t have as many
assignments but there are still other things that we need to handle - college applications being one of them.
Year 11 is the stage where we start burning our midnight oil and working extra hard to meet the
expectations of our parents.
Being a Year 11 student is also not as difficult as some people might think - it can also be fun. For me, Year
11 would not be as exciting without your friends especially when they’ve been with you through all the years
you’ve been in secondary. Year 11 is the stage when you become even closer to your friends making each
day spent together special.
The last stage of secondary, Year 11, should be the greatest, the most unforgettable, the most exciting and
the most important stage of schooling. It prepares you to face the real world. For all Year 11 students, it’s
not yet the end but it’s the start of a new phase in life. We know that we’ll still learn many of life’s lessons
and that the knowledge and skills that we learned in secondary won’t be a waste.
STUDENTS’ CORNER
WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE AN IBA
STUDENT?
Marco Patiño
The International British Academy...to me? The big
I.B.A. Hmm...I've been in IBA for like...4 years. Us
guys...IBA students are very close, easy to get along
with. Even though there are some quarrels here and
there...we can make it up quickly. The teachers in IBA
are the BEST! -no exaggeration- BEST! IBA has
improved since it was founded. From the ... Read more
old site in Dasma, moved here and had many
improvements; especially the roof, 3rd floor and 2nd
floor open area. :D *In a one liner--- It has been great!
Becoming an IBA Student...is probably the best thing
that happened in my life. Meet new people. Learned
lots. Had fun. :D
Jaymarie Colocado
small school but big people.. oww
High schools here are not that bossy unlike in other
schools like the higher level the stronger they can rule
the school.
Tracey Fragante
love it!!!! the best!!! suupppeerrrr!!! wweeee!!!!!!!! ♥
Dustin Kyle Calilap
Oh yeah! IBA is “iba” as in different...
IBA - it can bring out the best in you!!!
That's coming from a boy who had too many schools
to came from - looking for a better school...
Eva Oh
Everyone challenges with a new thing even if it will be
a tough task for them to try. I'm sure that IBA students
are a strong family that can never be broken up.
Amanda Garcia
It's like an oversized family at times. :)
Comforting, welcoming, friendly,and of course,
STRICT. :| :))))
Jan Vercouteren
being an IBA student.... da BEST.. enough said.
hahaha
Patricia De La Cruz
Feels like home T.T
Joshua James T. Gonzales
IBA is our second home and everyone is very friendly
and every one who studied in IBA I am sure that they
are part of the IBA family and everyone seems to be
awesome
Yrick Javier
IBA is the best – I can’t imagine that I have more
friends than my past schools.
Aileen Michelle
The bonding in our school compared to other schools
is like waaaayyyy different. Even other school levels
can blend with other year levels. In some schools they
have this "shy thing" when talking to other year levels.
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Thea Repil
To be an IBA student is to go to school most days and
live your life to the fullest. When I go to IBA I feel like
it’s a new day to express myself in every way possible
where people can accept me for who I am. It's like a
mosaic - different cut papers put together can truly
make something beautiful.
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In June 2009 Meiji Geneta was selected to attend the Junior Statesmen summer
programme being held at the “Ivy League” universities in the United States. Here she
shares her life-changing experience at Yale with our readers.
THE PARADOX OF MY DREAM
By: Meiji Kimiko B. Geneta
I may have not reached the peak of my life yet but
as early as now, I can say that I have have
experienced more than enough for my age and I
am definitely proud of it.
It all started when Ms. Jonett mentioned
Statesmen of America with its summer school
programme in the US during a school assembly.
Because of my eagerness with regard to Politics
and Leadership I became very interested and
decided to try for it. I never actually expected that
I would pass. While I was busy with the process
of submitting all the requirements and beating the
deadlines, I found out that the summer
programmes were going to be held at Stanford
University, Princeton University, Georgetown and
Yale University.
Learning this triggered my
enthusiasm even more and I tried with all my
heart to qualify for the programme knowing that I
would not lose anything if I did not get in.
Months passed by and things happened that
shook my world and I totally forgot all about this
Junior Statesmen stuff and was forced to deal
with reality. I can say that this was the hardest of
all the difficult challenges I’ve encountered
because this was the time God tested me and my
family the most. I lost my dad. Saying these
words actually still hurts me but there is nothing I
can do and there it is, I said it. It was so
unexpected it put my family in turmoil. I had no
one to hold onto but my mom. I guess you really
never know how it feels unless you are the actual
person in that situation. But, I saw myself
pampered with the softest and purest comfort
from all these amazing people: my relatives,
friends, teachers and even the most unexpected
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people. It was
disadvantage.
both
an
advantage
and
The day after my dad was buried I finally decided
to move on and check my email. How ridiculous
of me. I never really expected to see any surprise
or any email from any person but I guess the best
things always come at the most unexpected times
in life. There it was: an email from the Junior
Statesmen of America. Poof! I just felt like
someone had hit me in the stomach with
butterflies. It was insane. I actually saw my old,
usual name written in bold in gold capital letters
for the first time.
You know what it feels like when you get
accepted into something important; you yell at the
top of your voice and jump for joy with your
parents congratulating you, hugging and kissing
you. Well, for me it was a little different. Yes, I
was happy but I felt something was missing. My
dad wasn’t there for me. My mom gave me a
smile and said, “Good for you.” As the eldest and
the more mature daughter I just had to accept the
fact that it was not yet the right time to celebrate.
At that very moment, I thought, is this the
advantage of taking my father away from me? I
questioned God with a tear in my eye although I
knew it was horrible to question Him. Sometimes,
even though life may be on your side people may
not be, even the people you expect to be. I
blamed myself for that and often cried to my
Dad’s spirit asking him why he left us so early. I
guess that is life and it happens naturally and
there is nothing you can do about it.
After a few weeks, I decided to check my email
again. And saw another acceptance email from
Yale University. First it was the Princeton
University and now another Ivy League
University? “Why am I so lucky?” I thought.
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Despite all the happiness I knew I still had to deal
with reality and that reality was grieving for my
father. Outside, I was showing everyone how
happy I was and how fast I was able to move on
but inside, I was dying. Every night I would cry
and
pray
for
my
family’s
guidance.
sleep. I cried the whole night and my mom called
me. She was telling me to take care and
everything. It actually took me a week to stop
from crying every once in a while.
It was amazing in Yale. It was a once in a lifetime
experience. When I was there, I reminisced
about the hard times to earn the money to get
there and how I had only known about Yale from
what I had seen in the movies. I learned so much!
I learned how to be independent, strong and
brave. I learned how to deal with different
cultures. It is such an amazing experience to
converse and debate with people different from
your beliefs, traditions and, oh my gosh - culture!
Meiji (front second from the left) pictured
in the USA with other members of the
Junior Statesmen programme
I was able to finish my course “The Civil Rights
Movement” and the “Leadership and Public
Speaking” and got to receive my Honours
Diploma and was content about my achievement.
But do you know what? I learned the real essence
of my trip to Yale. It was to dream, to have the
passion and to put into action. Dream, passion
and action - these three are what gave colour to
my experience.
Even though it was only me with the help of my
classmate, Mary, I was able to get my very own
passport, schedule an appointment with the US
embassy, book tickets, and talk to known
politicians to ask for some financial support. If I
am being honest I must also say that during these
times my mom and I were also not in a really
good relationship because of the people
surrounding us. But, I was able to encourage her
and eventually we were able to reach the 27th of
June.
From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank
Mrs. Evelina Patiño, for making me feel that even
though things get worse, there will still be another
beautiful morning to come. To Mr. Bryan Riddin,
for making me feel that I have another dad and
for inspiring me everyday (Mr. Riddin, I will never
forget that hug, hehe). Ms. Jonett, for making me
laugh as much as possible. Of course, to all the
parents who made this paradox of mine possible
and to all the students, who have supported me
throughout. I owe you big time.
The departure was not easy because for the first
time in my life of 15 years this was my first time to
travel alone outside of the Philippines. I don’t
know what drove me to that, that I just did it. I had
5 connecting flights and let’s just say when I
reached Yale I just banged myself into the bed.
Guess what, I also learned that I had left my bag
in LA so that trip was challenging and remarkable.
During my first night, without my luggage, my
laptop and cell phone on low bat, I wasn’t able to
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I learned that you will actually never achieve
anything if you don’t visualize and fulfill it because
everything begins with a single, first step. Let
yourself be your own enemy and strive to be your
very best. The most important thing I have
learned and have placed in my heart is that,
“Your goal is greater than your struggle” and
this is the paradox of my dream.
(I dedicate all my experiences and lessons that
I’ve learned to my parents and to all students like
me, who bring their very best every day of their
life.)
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FILIPINO CORNER
Nobyembre 5, 2009
Sa mga Mahal naming Mambabasa,
Isang Malaya at mapagpalang araw sa inyong
lahat!
Nakalulugod para sa pampaaralang taong IBA
taong 2009-2010 na ang Filipino bilang isa sa
mga asignaturang pinag-aaralan sa paaralng IBA
ay mabigyan ng pagpapahalaga sa pitak ng isa
sa mga pahina dito sa pamosong magasing,
Internationale.
Hindi naman sa pag-aangat ng kagawarang
Filipino, ang mga aralin at gawaing nakaakibat
ditto, hindi lamang sa balarila lalo’t higit sa
panitikan, ay tunay na kinapupulutan ng aral at
kasiyahan ng mga mag-aaral mula sa elementary
hanggang sa sekundarya bagamat ang
populasyon ng mga mag-aaral ay nakasentro ang
interes at kakayahan sa paglinang sa wikang
Ingles.
Ginagabayan ng mga guro ang mga mag-aaral
na matutong making, magsalita, magbasa at
kumatha ng sarili nilang mga panulat mula sa
simpleng pangungusap o talata hanggang sila’y
makarating sa iba’t ibang anyo ng panitikan gaya
ng tula, sanaysay, maikling kuwento, nobela at
iba pa. Sa ganitong paraan, naipahahayag nila
ang kanilang pansariling impresyon, kuro-kuro,
konsepto, at kaisipan ukol sa mga paksang
hinango sa mga nakaraang kasaysayan o mula
sa mga napapanahong isyu ng ating kalikasan,
lipunan, at iba pang nakapupukaw ng atensyon at
interest ng mga mag-aaral.
Isang malaking hamon para sa kagawarang
Filipino ng IBA ang himuking mahalin at bigyang
halaga ng mga mag-aaral ang matama at
masidhing pag-aaral ng Filipino bilang isang
asignatura.
Kung kaya naman, sa paglipas lamang ng
maikling panahon, matutunghayan na natin ang
payak ngunit maipagmamalaking simulain ng
mga mag-aaral sa pag hubog ng kanilang talento
sa panulat dito sa pitak ng magasing,
Internationale.
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Nawa’y maibigan ng lahat ng mga mambabasa,
lalo na ang mga magulang o tagapangalaga ng
mga napiling mga gawa ng mga mag-aaral, ang
kanilang hain para sa taong ito.
Ito lamang ang simpleng simula ngunit hindi
imposibleng mapalawak pa ang pangarap ng
kagawarang mapantayan ang iba sa paghubog
ng mga mahuhusay ng mag-aaral sa Filipino
pagdating sa panulat at sa iba pang kasanayang
pilit na hinuhulma sa kakayahan at isipan ng mga
mag-aaral ng IBA.
Mabuhay ang kagawarang Filipino! Mabuhay ang
IBA!
KAPAYAPAAN
by: Pauline Yves DJ Iya
Kapayapaan, matapos ang matinding
krisis; sandali, tama ba iyon? Taposna ba ang
krisis? May kapayapaan pa bang bumabalot sa
Pilipinas? Bagama’t hindi pa tapos ang krisis,
napapatunayan na ng bawat isa sa atin na untiunti ng nawawala at tila naglalaho na ang tunay
na kahulugan ng kapayapaan. Ni hindi na nga
sapat ang atensyong naibibigay ng gobyerno sa
mga panahong ito. Sa nakaraang sakuna, nakita
natin na may
kaunting Kapayapaan.
Sa ngayon, wala
tayong
nararanasang
digmaan
sa ating bansa,
ngunit
paminsanminsa’y
may
mga nagrarally
laban sa
gobyerno.
Sa tingin
ko’y hindi
natin ito dapat
ipagwalang-bahala sa kadahilanang baka ito’y
lumala. Madalas, kapag kapayapaan ang pinaguusapan, palaging gobyerno ang sangkot nito.
Sana lang, huwag natin ibuhos sa gobyerno ang
problema ng ating bansa. Sa ngayon, masaya
ako na sa kabila ng mga sakunang nangyayari,
pagkakaisa ng mga Filipino ang nangingibabaw
at may kapayapaan parin kahit papano. Ipag
dasal natin na sana’y manatiling ganito, tahimik
an gating kalagayan at may kapayapaan.
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PAGPAPAHALAGA SA WIKANG FILIPINO
BASURA
By: Francis Kyle P. Carlos
By: Jasmine Fatima Bautista
I
Maganda ang mga sinuot nila
May patimpalak sa kasuotang maganda
Ang parade ay sobrang saya
Maraming pagakin ding nadala
I
Ang basura’y laging nandyan
Laging hindi nababawasan
Problema ng ating bayan
Paano ba natin matatanggap iyan?
II
Si Ginang Leonidas ay may magandang sinabi
Muntik na mahimatay nakita ng aking katabi
Si Ginoong Riddin ay nagsalita ng Tagalog Ang
mga mata sa paghanga sa amin ay bumilog
II
Saan ba galing ang basura?
Hindi natin kayang bawasan.
Diaper, plastic, kahon, at iba pa
Lahat ng iyan nanggagaling sa basura.
III
Ang sayaw ay tungkol sa Piyesta
Ito ay sobrang ganda
Ang mga yapak ay mabilis
Na sa amin pagkatapos ay nagpapawis
III
Iba’t ibang klaseng basura
Nakukuha sa iba’t ibang kalsada
Galing sa dumi ng tao,
sadyang tayo’y walang pakialam sa mundo.
IV
Maganda ang wikang Filipino
Maraming tao ang gumagamit dito
Ito ay maganda, ginagamit ko palagi
Pagkat ito ang wika kong ginagamit ang sinasabi
IV
Lugar na mailinis,
totoo bang ito’y malinis?
Pag nakita mo yaong tabi-tabi
Wala kang makikita kundi dumi.
V.
Sakit ng taong inosente
Galing sa basurang nasabi
Epekto nito sa buong bayan
Kumakalat sa buong katawan.
VI.
Sa tingin mo, ang basura ba ay walang epekto?
Ngunit ito ay may tinatagong hamon s aating
mundo
Mukha mang ito’y makulay
Pero sakit ang dulot sa ating buhay
VII
Paano nga ba mawawala ang basura?
Kung kaya’t dapat tayong magkaisa
Lahat tayo ay ayaw ng problema
Tayo’y magtunlungan para sa ikalilinis n gating
kapaligiran.
VIII
Kung tulog man an gating gobyerno,
Sila’y ating gisingin
Sila’y dapat tumulong at matuto
Oh, bayan ko!
Alisin natin ang basurang ito!
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LINGGO NG WIKA
(TALUMPATI)
by: Carljanrey Roca
Magandang tanghali sa inyo mga Filipiong
nakikinig nayon. Ang mga Filipino ngayon ay
nagging mapanghusga na sa ating Lengwahe.
Ang wikang Filipino ay dapat na nakatataas sa
lahat ng lengwahe. An gating mga minamahal na
bayani ay nagsakripisyo para lamang sa wikang
Filipino. Sa dami ng Filipino ngayon, kaunti na
lang ang nagpapahalaga sa ating lengwahe dahil
halos dito sa atin ay nagsasalita ng Ingles.
An gating lengwahe ay nagsalin-salin na sa iba’t
ibang salita. An gating lengwahe rin ay may
kasaysayan din. Ayon sa nakaraan, ang taing
lengwahe ay nagsimula sa isang alibata na
nagmula sa ating mga ninuno. Pero, tinuruan an
gating mga ninuno ng makabagong alpabeto at
ang ilan dito ay hiram na titik lamang kagay ng L,
D, X, Z, N, Q, J at V. Ngayon, ang mga Filipino
ay gumagamit na ng iba’t ibang lengwahe kagaya
ng pangbaklang lengwahe, kantong salita, at
probinsyang salita.
Dapat ang baguhin ang mga lengwaheng mga ito.
Wala ng mga pagkakaiba sa mga ito at dahil ito
ang lengwahe, dapat hindi ito binabago at
binibigyan ng kakaibang halaga.
MGA BAGAY NA MAKIKITA SA PALIGID NG IBA NOONG LINGGO NG WIKA
MGA BAGAY NA MAKIKITA SA PALIGID NG IBA NOONG LINGGO NG WIKA
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FASHION
Fashion
Trends
2009
By: Cj Bautista
Rock n’ Roll Style
The rock and roll
style is getting big this
year. Leather is in people!
Studded leather belts,
gloves and jackets for
both boys and girls
Everything leather is HOT!
The LBD
Little Black Dress
Every Girl must have an LBD
in her closet.
The LBD was popularized
by Katherine Hepburn in her
movie
” Breakfast at Tiffany’s”1
My personal
Favorite!
The classic high waisted
skirt.5 This would look
really good when paired
with a vintage tee or a
blouse/ haltered top tucked
in and if desired, finish the
look with a big waist belt.
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Plaid is in!
Every one seems so love their
plaid shirts. 4 This would be really
cute when you pair it up with a big
belt and daisy duke shorts or
tucked in on your favorite skinny
jeans.
BOYS! BOYS!
The latest trend for boys are the
checkered shorts and the vest (below).
Also another big trend for guys are
Vintage T-shirts.
Boys Hair: Styles can range from the slicked back look (above), the classic side
part (bottom left) and the fringe (bottom right).
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Ladies’Hair 2009
For the girls the 2009 hairstyles have
been favouring the Mermaid Wave,
the Milkmaid Braid and the Fringe
Heels from the
Sky
The trendiest and fashionable shoes available
in Manila aren’t the mainstream outlets or
malls but online! The newly made shoes you
see on the runaways of New York, Paris, and
Milan is now available in the Philippines
because the House of High Heels and Virtual
Mae, two booming online stores owned by
fashion-forward Filipinas, who make these
exquisite pairs available for the stylish women
of Manila.
The house of High Heels, which sells shoes
only with more than four-inch heels, is owned
by young entrepreneur Rachelle Lim. The
unique pairs began selling in the social
networking site Facebook three months ago
later on been featured at the recently
concluded Philippine Fashion Week to match
the equally funky collections of Reian Mata,
Joel Escober, and Chris Diaz. The heels are
usually priced from P3, 500 to P4,500. For
more info log on to
www.houseofheels.multiply.com
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The Internationalé
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Games and Cartoons
The Internationalé
Games and Cartoons
TARGET
•
•
Try to find/form at least 20 words
out of the letters given in the table
below.
Also find the 9 letter word.
LWA
H E L
E NO
•
All your words must have the letter
‘E’ in them.
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The Internationalé
Sport
By: Meiji Kimiko B. Geneta
Go IBA! Shoot! Score! These were the words you
could hear
from the beginning of the game up to the end when
the basketball
team of IBA competed against Elizabeth Seton
Schools’
varsity in a Seton home game.
It was held on October 26, 2009 which started at 5 in
the afternoon
and ended up around 6: 30 in the evening. Even
though it was
held on the Elizabeth Seton’s grounds, the rest of the
IBA family was
very supportive and among them was Mrs. Evelina
Patino, Mr.
Bryan Riddin, Ms. George Kusano and of course
there all time
favorite coach, Coach Alex Corrila. A lot of the
parents were
also present and wanted to witness how good their
sons were in
basketball.
This was the first game in the academic year 2009 that the Varsity in Basket ball have played and it was a
long four-quarter game that didn’t end up the way the Ravens wanted being over scored by Seton. Seton
taking the win by only 11 points! They have learned a very important lesson that in every failure, there is a
lesson to learn which will serve as their stepping stone in their next game that will bring them to the top. But,
congratulations to all of the Varsity players for they showed a very good and positive attitude towards
sportsmanship in their games. Varsity Players, you truly proved that the team IBA scored more than
numbers! Congratulations!
Their second game against BMA showed a much improved team and the margin of loss was reduced to
only two points in a very closely fought match.
By:Christian Samillano
Second game against Seton of the school year! This time, it was
between the girls’ volleyball teams from IBA and SETON. The court
was ecstatic and lively booming with cheers, hit after hit. Even the
players seemed to cheer…hit after hit. This game was played until 3
sets, this time an IBA home game for the Ravens. Jumping, serving,
spiking, even some diving, the girls volleyball teams clashed showing a
good 2 hour game of thrilling hits and excitement every time IBA made
a home score. Unfortunately, Seton managed to take another win with
a 2-1 set advantage over the Ravens. Although we didn’t take the win
this time, the sportsmanship, or sportswomanship , was unchanged
after the game. All smiles as the players and even us fans
congratulated on the well played game.
When Seton returned to the IBA courts for a return match the story was very different with the girls showing
true winning form and not allowing their opponents to win one set. Congratulations to the teams and their
coaches on a great start to the sporting year.
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SEEN
AROUND
THE SCHOOL
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