Category: SY 2011-2012

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Speaking Out Against Bullying | BASTA Conference | Oct 25, 2011

In the picture L-R: Patrick Gamiao (6B), Neo Pangilinan (7B), Maya Lescano (7A) & Tammi Wusstig (6A)

What I learned at the BASTA Conference by Tammi Wusstig (6A)

I attended the BASTA Conference last October 25, 2011. BASTA stands for “Bullying Affects Students and All.” It also means “stop” in Chamorro language. From the conference, I found out that bullying is a learned behavior. This means that a person can learn bullying from others or from the media. Bullying is when a person or group torments or tortures another person or group. It is on purpose and repetitive. There are different kinds of bullying: verbal, physical, social and cyberbullying.

I also learned the “Bullying Rules”:

1. I will not bully.
2. I will try to help targets.
3. I will include left out students.
4. I will tell a higher authority.

From this conference, I learned that bullying affects its targets in many ways. As an SBCS student, I will be a Committed Christian by including new students just as the SBCS students included me on my first day of school. I will be a Responsible Member of the Community by reporting any actions of bullying I see around the school campus. I will be an effective Communicator by sharing what I learned about bullying with my peers. I will be a Critical Thinker and make sure that none of my actions are hurtful.

What I learned at the BASTA Conference by Maya Lescano (7A)

At the BASTA conference, my experience was very memorable because I learned so many lessons in life not just as a student, but as a person in general. It taught me how to make the right decisions during good or rough times. I also learned that I cannot trust my safety with anyone else. I always have to make sure that I am protected in whatever I do, wherever I am, and whoever I am with. Life is a challenge and I just need to know how to deal with it.

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Q2 Special Subject Exams Schedule

12/01 – THU  12/02 – FRI 12/05 – MON  12/06 – TUE 12/07 – WED
1A – Music (Practical) 1A – Art 1B – Art 1B – Music 1A/1C – Music (Practical)
1A, 1B – PE 1B/1C – Music (Practical) 1A/1C – Music 1C – Art 2A – Art
2A – Music (Practical) 1A/1B/1C – PE 1C – PE 2A – Computer 2B – Music
3A/3B – Music 2A/2B – Art 2A – Music 2A/2B – PE 2B – Computer
3A/3B – PE 2B – Music (Practical) 2B – Art 3A/3B – Art 3A/3B – Art
3A/3B – Art 3A – Computer 2A/2B – PE 4A/4B – Computer 3B – Computer
4B – Computer 3A/3B – PE 3A/3B – Art 5A – Art 5A/5B – Computer
4A/4B – PE 4A – Art 4B – Art 5A/5B – PE 5B – Music
6A/6B – Art 4A/4B – Music 4A – Computer 6A/6B – Music 6A – PE
6A/6B – Computer 5A/5B – Computer 5B – Art 6B – PE 6A/6B – PE
 7B – Computer  5A – Music 6A/6B – Computer 7A/7B – Art 7A – Computer
 8A/8B – Computer 7A/7B – Computer 7A – PE 7A/7B – Music
 7A/7B – PE 8A/8B – Computer 8A/8B – Art
 8A/8B – Music 8A – PE
8B – PE

 

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Thanksgiving Mass 2011

November 23, 2011 • Santa Barbara Catholic School’s Thanksgiving Mass was made extra special with the presence of Fatima Soriano, a blind inspirational singer from the Philippines, who joined us in the Eucharistic celebration. She read the responsorial psalm, and, after the Mass, shared her life story and sang two songs that touched everyone’s hearts.

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SBCS participates in The Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies Program

Mr. Ron Pangan, Mr. Marlon Vargas, Ms. Bernadette Alcantara and Mr. Delson Balance, were sent by Santa Barbara Catholic School to attend the First Year Courses of the Certificate Program in Youth Ministry Studies, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Agana on November 11-14, 2011 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Presented by Mr. Tom East, Director of the Center for Ministry Development from Gig Harbor, Washington, this Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies Program aims to equip leaders in parishes and schools with the knowledge, skills, practical tools and techniques needed for creative and comprehensive ministry with youth, ages 11-18. The two-year, eight-course program will continue in February and November 2012 and February 2013.

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ARTICLE: SBCS Middle School Spiritual Retreats 2011

by Mr. Marlon Bobier Vargas, Religion Teacher
Published in Umatuna Si Yu’os, the Catholic newspaper of the Archdiocese of Agana
October 30, 2011

With the aim of building a faith life in the spirit of the Gospel in the school community, Santa Barbara Catholic School (SBCS) conducted a series of spiritual retreats for the middle school classes this school year 2011-2012.

Mr. Marlon Vargas leads 6B in anchoring themselves to Christ during their class retreat.

Last September 27 (Class of 8A) and 28 (Class of 8B), 2011, the eight grade students had their class retreat at the Santa Bernadita Chapel in Yigo. The focus of the retreat was on “Living the Life and Works of Venerable Catherine McAuley.” The retreat helped the graduating class to reflect on and appreciate their relationships with God, family, school and friends and challenged them to continue to live their lives rooted in mercy. Meanwhile, the sixth grade students had their class retreat on October 13 (Class of 6A) and 14 (Class of 6B) at the SBCS Multi-Purpose Room with the theme “While I am in the world, I am the Light of the world” – John 9:5. The emphasis of the retreat was on building stronger and deeper relationships by anchoring oneself to the light of Christ and sharing this light to classmates, friends, family and community. The seventh grade class spiritual retreat was held on October 18 (class of 7A) and 19 (class of 7B) also at the SBCS Multi-Purpose Room with the theme “God’s Dwelling Place.” In the retreat, the seventh grade students had a meaningful time reflecting on God as their dwelling place in their life. It invited them to become “God’s home” for their own family, friends and other people as well.

Mr. Delson Balance and 7B pose for a souvenir picture after their class retreat.

This series of spiritual exercises is held annually as part of the faith formation for the students of SBCS. The retreat gives the students an avenue for discovering a model of effective communication among themselves through series of activities like talks, group dynamics, action songs, writing and exchanging meaningful messages, sharing of thoughts, insights and reflections. Consequently, it develops awareness for true bonding among classmates and it strengthens the espirit de corps of the class. Most importantly, it creates a common experience for the class to ‘discover the face of Christ’.

Left Photo: Eighth Graders Chadler Iriarte and Deo Lanada intently read retreat letters from their parents. Right Photo: 8th graders Mikaela Agtay, Frankie Guerrero and Richard Taitano enjoy the outdoor activity meant to foster friendship and camaraderie among participants.

The retreats were facilitated by Mr. Delson Balance (8th and 7th Grades) and Mr. Marlon Vargas (6th Grade) with the assistance of Miss Bernadette Alcantara and Mr. Ron Pangan. All are faculty members of SBCS.