2015 Parents Orientation

highlights Pillarican Roadmaps and

Trends
As 2015-2016 blast off, OLPCC Basic education department conducted
a half day orientation program for parents, 20 June 2015, OLPCC-AVR.
The orientation program highlighted the different pedagogical changes
that are happening within the institution. Dr. Franklin L. Soriano, VP for
Academic Affairs discussed Pillarican Roadmaps for the upcoming years.
These include about the ASEAN 2015, Philippine Catholic Schools Standards,
K-12 curriculum and the upcoming accreditation for 2016-2017.
Furthermore, Dr. Frank also reemphasized the internalization of the
schools philosophy, vision, and mission and core values. It is because this will
be the guidepost in the different educational road tracks that the institution
is going through.
One of the opportunities that we are going to face is the piloting of
our school of the Philippine Catholic Schools Standards which was initiated
by the CPBP and the CEAP, the PCSS is more tedious than any accreditation
because it will not just assess the curriculum, faculty and pedagogy but also
it will assess the Catholicity of our school, said Dr. Frank.
Meanwhile, Vandolph A. Corpuz, faculty of the Basic Education
Department reviewed and conveyed to the parents the different academic
policies that govern the institution. This includes the new assessment
system, curricular offering and the different academic requirements. He also
discussed the merit system that OLPCC is implementing that advocates selfcompetition rather than competition by classmates.
The Counseling and Guidance Services Center headed by Mr. Jenaro Al
I. Valencia also gave a talk about bullying and the child protection policy
which aims to protect the rights of Pillarican pupils.

OLPCC celebrates 117th Philippine

Freedom, emphasizes Pillarican
Values
With the celebration of the 117 year of Philippine Independence on the
12 of June 2015, Pillarican Basic Education Pupils together with the faculty
and staff joined the whole nation as they have a pre-celebration last June 11,
2015.
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The celebration was highlighted with the human flag which was formed
in the new Pillarican Grandstand. The pupils wore the colors of the flag
respectively.
On the other hand, various activities were also prepared by the
advisers that focuses on patriotism and other Pillarican values.
Activities such as Flag making, Pinoy Henyo, Charades, Postermaking,
Coloring, Slogan making and Film viewing were enjoyed by the pupils.
The outputs of the pupils were also posted along the corridors and
windows of the classroom for the whole month of June to feel the essence of
Philippine Independence.

Basic Ed Faculty updates

pedagogical aptitudes; attends 5day training
A five day-training was attended by the faculty and staff of the basic
education department to update their pedagogical competencies, 1-5 June
2015, OLPCC-MMC.
The 5-day training was focused on the implementation of the K-12
curriculum, new assessment system, curriculum mapping and instructional
techniques.
As an output of the training, the educators produced Daily learning
Maps, Assessment Matrices and Planned Activities for the first academic term
of 2015-2016 academic year.
Teacher-demonstrators also executed a lesson demo to culminate the
training. They showcased in their demonstration the synergy of the acquired
skills and competencies from the five-day training.
Dr. Franklin L. Soriano and Vandolph A. Corpuz facilitated the training.

Nutrition month advocates Proper

Weight and Good Nutrition
This years nutrition month celebration will be focusing on the importance of
proper weight, good diet and regular exercise as reflected on the National theme
given by the National Nutrition Council TimbangIwasto; Sa WastongNutrisyon at
Ehersisyo.
OLPCC, in one hand with the National Nutrition Council will be conducting
various activities which will be initiated by the Homemakers Club headed by Mr.
Ryan S. Bautista.
Some of the activities included wereChantarap, Veggie Fashion Show,
Cookfest, and Slogan and Poster making, Nutri Quiz, Poem Recital and Acrostic.
Pillaricans are urged to participate in the prepared activities and instill in their
minds the theme of the celebration.
The culminating program will soon be held at the OLPCC Gymnasium on the
31st of July 2015.

PCSS: A Challenge, A Reality, A

Standard
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines along with the Catholic
Educational Association of the Philippines geared towards the need to define what
really makes a Catholic Institution.
This challenge has posted during the post-modern era of globalization after
the numerous changes and development that is affecting the Philippine Educational
System.
With these, the Philippine Catholic Schools Standards was launched to further
clarify the definition of what really makes a Catholic School.
Modeled after the efforts of Dr. Lorraine Ozar and Dr. Michael Boyle of the
Center for Catholic School Effectiveness in Loyola University, Chicago; the CEAP
through the Superintendents Commission and National Basic Education Commission
ha develop thedefining characteristics, benchmarks, and standards for
Catholic basic education schools in the country.
The major goal is to make Catholic schools in the Philippines distinguished by
defining characteristics, guided by standards and operated through a corresponding
set of benchmarks and rubrics.
Series of consultations, seminars and conferences were conducted by the
CEAP and CBCP to develop what they dubbed as the Project PCSS.
The defining characteristics of Catholic school were then launched. These
include the following:
A Catholic school should be centered in the Person and Message of Jesus
Christ
A Catholic school should be participating in the Evangelizing Mission of the
Church
A Catholic school should be animated by the Spirit of Communion
A Catholic school should be established as an Ecclesial Institution
A Catholic school should be distinguished by a Culture of Excellence
A Catholic school should be committed to Integral Human Formation
A Catholic school should be engaged in the Service of the Church and Society
with Preferential Option for the Poor
A Catholic school should be promoting Dialogue on Faith and Life and Culture

Along with these defining characteristics, the CBCB and CEAP came out with
list of Domains and standards as well as benchmarks to be used in assessing the
Catholic institution. There are four domains namely: Catholic Identity, Mission;
Leadership and Governance; Learner development; learning environment; and
Operational Vitality of the institution. There are also 15 standards and
benchmarks that can qualify and quantify the data needed in assessing the
Catholicity of an institution.
Several pilot schools in the Philippines were tasked to implement these
benchmarks and later be assessed as well vis a vis with these standards and
benchmarks. OLPCC, being a Catholic College, was chosen as one of the Catholic
school in the Philippines to implement the Project PCSS.
As a response, OLPCC has been reengineering its Academic and
Administrative policies to comply with the laden standards and benchmarks of
the PCSS.
The Basic Education Department that includes the Elementary and High
School department were chosen to be the pilot departments.
It is expected that the outputs of this Project PCSS will be presented in future
conferences and conventions of the Catholic Education Association of the
Philippines for its wide implementation among the Catholic Schools and
Universities in the country.

Caption: Independence Day

The Pillarican pupils during the celebration of the 117th years of
Philippine Independence, OLPCC.

Caption: Parents Orientation

Parents actively listen during the half-day orientation program in the College
AVR, 20 July 2015.

Caption: Teachers Training

The Faculty of the OLPCC Basic Education Department during the 5-day
training on Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction at OLPCC MMC, 1-5 July 2015.