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Walk For Life 2012
SBCS 7th and 8th grade students participate in the annual Walk For Life, organized by the Archdiocese of Agaña last Sunday, October 7, 2012.
Jesuit Professor Talks on The Year of the Faith at Santa Barbara Catholic School
Visiting Jesuit Theology professor, Fr. Asandas Balchand, SJ from Ateneo de Manila University, recently delivered an inspiring and meaningful talk to the faculty, staff, and parents of Santa Barbara Catholic School on Pope Benedict XVI’s Apostolic Letter on The Year of Faith and Ignatian Discernment last Friday, October 5, 2012. As part of the school’s ongoing faith formation activities, Fr. Balchand’s talk gave his audience the opportunity to understand more concretely the Pope’s apostolic letter in this age when there is a need to intensify one’s reflection on the faith and bear witness to charity and social responsibility. Fr. Balchand summarized Pope Benedict XVI’s letter into 5 points: 1. Focus on Christ 2. The value of witness. 3. Adapt to historical times/circumstances 4. Communal dimension and social responsibility. 5. “Intensify the witness of charity” or deeds done for others.
In his talk on Ignatian Discernment, Fr. Balchand gave practical tips and examples on using the Ignatian way of discernment in making a good decision in one’s life.
Father Balchand was on Guam for a couple of days upon the invitation of Mr. & Mrs. Ben Lorenzo, who are active members of Couples for Christ. His visit also gave him a chance to re-connect with friends, former students and alumni of Ateneo de Manila University who are working on the island as teachers, professionals, and/or lay parish ministers. Sr. Maria Rosario Gaite, vice-principal of Santa Barbara Catholic School is one of his former students.
Picture Day
Santa Barbara Catholic School’s 5K/2K Fun Run
Ready, get set, GO! Runners in the 5K category.
SBCS faculty members who prepared the refreshments served at the end of the race give out a big smile for this photo op.
From left: Mrs. Madeleine Fernandez, Mrs. Trinidad Navasca, Mrs. Margaret Catabay, Mrs. Relly Salas, and Mrs. Grace Catolos.
Now going on its 3rd year, the Santa Barbara Catholic School’s 5K/2K Fun Run held last Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Ypao Beach Park proved to be another successful event. With proceeds going to the school’s Msgr. Zoilo Camacho Endowment Fund, the fun and healthy event attracted over 800 participants, including SBCS students, parents, alumni, as well professional runners and supporters of SBCS. As early as 4:30 in the morning, the Ypao Beach Pavilion buzzed with life as numerous volunteers arrived to set-up for the event, and as families gathered for the warm up exercise prior to the race . Before the fun run started, participants gathered at the pavilion for prayers led by SBCS principal, Sr. Jeanette Marie Pangelinan. Event coordinator, Mrs. Miriam Piaña, expressed appreciation for the numerous volunteers as well as sponsors who assisted in ensuring the success of the event. Major sponsors were Bank of Guam and Mobil. Secondary sponsors were: Hawaiian Rock Products, Alpha Insurers, TG Engineers, Ernst and Young, Freedom Air, Forex, Guam Central Air Corporation, IT&E and Pacific Daily News. The top three finishers in the different categories of the race received medals at the conclusion of the 5K/2K Fun Run event.
The race route of this year’s 5K/2K Fun Run was Ypao Beach Park to Fujita Road along Tumon Road and back to Ypao Beach Park.
Santa Barbara 8th grade student Aubrienne Pangindian wins the Youth (13 and under) division. She received her medal from SBCS principal, Sr. Jeanette Marie Pangelinan and SBCS Parent-Teacher Organization president, Mr. Chris Diego.
I Recycle Check Presentation
Peggy Denney director of Guam Project Business Partners for Recycling or iRecycle on Guam hands a check for $751.36 to principal, Sr. Jeanette Marie Pangelinan in a presentation held at Ypao Beach Pavilion last September 29, 2012. The amount received by the school is the net proceeds earned from the aluminum cans the school collected last school year. Students and their families were encouraged to bring their aluminum cans to the school and deposit them into the i-recycle bin in the campus. In a contest sponsored by the Student Council, students filled 8 bins with aluminum cans, the highest number collected since the school started participating in the iRecycle project in 2007. Congratulations and thank you students for doing your share in taking care of Guam’s environment and earning money for our school!
33rd Islandwide Annual Science Fair
PBS Writers Contest Award Winners
May 24, 2011 • PBS Kids Go! Writer’s Contest 2011 Winners | Planet Hollywood in Tumon. Congratulations to the following students who placed in this contest: Kayla Garcia, 2nd Place, Kindergarten Division, Ms. Marzan; Geron Mendiola, 1st Place, 1st Grade Division, Ms Damian; Juliana Lacson, 2nd Place, 1st Grade Division, Ms Damian; Kyra Dela Cruz, 3rd Place, 1st Grade Division, Ms. Yanger; Cecilia Cesa, 3rd Place, 2nd Grade Division, Ms Cabe.
Congratulations to Halen Carbonel from the class of 4A!
Congratulations to Halen Carbonel from the class of 4A for winning 1st place in the 9-10 Boys Division of the 1st Annual Guahan JGA Callaway Junior World Qualifier Tournament. Halen competed among 30 participants and made the qualifying score to compete in the 2011 Callaway Junior World Championship in San Diego, CA from July 9-13, 2011. He will be travelling with seven (7) other junior golfers to represent Guam. The annual Callaway Junior World Championship is a prestigious event, every year junior golfers compete to qualify for a chance to play with the top junior players in the nation.
Congratulations again to you and your parents! Good luck and God bless on your competition in San Diego, CA.
Alternative Classes/STUCO Carnival | May 20, 2011
May 20, 2011 • SBCS Campus | Alternative Classes & STUCO Carnival included Origami, Face Painting, Zumba Dance, Robotics with Lego, 2-Minute Hairstyling, Chinese Calligraphy, Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop 2, Film Making, Rosary Making, Mwar mwar Making, Movie Booth, Jumper, & Dance Central. Our heartfelt thanks to all the following instructors of our alternative classes, who shared their skills & talents: Mrs. Cecilia Padios, Ms. Clara Badong/Mrs. Joyce Guevara, Mrs. Barbara Gonzales, Mr. Ron Pangan, Mrs. Riza Elomina, the Fo Guang Shan Guam Buddhist Temple Volunteers, Ms. Dani Dizon, Mr. Julius Cena, Mr. Marlon Vargas, Ms. Bernadette Alcantara & Ms. Martha Ruback.