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De La Salle Canlubang accelerates the Animo on its 8th Foundation Day
July 21, 2010, Wednesday
It was a day of festivity as De La Salle Canlubang (DLSC) commemorated its eighth foundation day on July 16, 2010. With the theme AccelerEi8ht the ANIMO, it embodies the desire of the DLSC community to continue to speed up its growth in the years to come, through the collective and collaborative efforts of all.
The day kicked off with a Fun Run, which was participated by various sectors of the DLSC community. Participants ran laps around the One Mission Park early in the morning. The event ended with Datu Mathar finishing first in the IS Students category, Loi Gervacio, IS Faculty finishing first for the female division and Engelbert Talunton, IS Faculty for the male division. Breakfast was served to all participants.
An institutional mass was held later in the morning at the Pergola. Prior to the start of the mass, symbolic offerings were laid on the altar. Included were the school’s 10-Year Manifesto for the Centennial and Beyond and four other items that symbolized the Pillars of Strength.
As part of the school’s commitment to bring education to the poor, three public schools were given the privilege to see the Science on the Move, a traveling science exhibition that is being hosted by DLSC.
Later in the morning, Integrated School students formed a Human Lasallian Star at the quadrangle of the Milagros Del Rosario Building, together with the letters “DLSC” and the number 8.
In his address during the institutional lunch, Dr. Julius Maridable, chancellor of DLSC acknowledged that the members of the community have big aspirations for the school, and he believes that these “can be accomplished through the collective and collaborative effort of all”.
“With a community that is tightly knit through our shared goals and experiences, coupled with the Lasallian Spirit that we share, no endeavor is too hard for us to overcome, and if it is the will of God, the things we aspire for this school will surely come to pass in due time”, said Dr. Maridable.
The rest of the afternoon was spent with fun games that were participated by administrators, faculty and staff.
De La Salle Canlubang hosts Traveling Science Centrum, opens exhibit to students in CALABARZON and south of Manila
July 13, 2010, Tuesday
From July 12 to August 31, 2010 De La Salle Canlubang (DLSC) will be hosting Science on the Move, a traveling exhibition of the Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology. Science on the Move offers a fresh look on science and technology concepts through hands-on exhibits, offering practical applications to otherwise challenging subject matter.
The exhibit opened on July 12 with a simple opening program. Honored guests included Mayor Marlyn Alonte-Naguiat of Biñan, Laguna; Ms. Luhinia M. Ofren of the Department of Education Region IV; and Mr. Filemon Berba, President of the Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology.
Dr. Julius Maridable, chancellor of DLSC opened the program by encouraging students to harness the benefits of science and technology towards the betterment of the environment. His speech was followed by Mr. Berba, who expressed that he envisions these exhibits to spark the interests of young minds and encourage them to pursue a career in science and technology.
Science on the Move is an excellent tool in teaching science and technology concepts to grade school and high school students. The presence of the exhibition in DLSC makes this more accessible to students within the CALABARZON area, as well as to schools south of Manila.
Statement on the Appointment of President Br. Armin Luistro FSC as Department of Education Secretary
July 1, 2010, Thursday
After due consultation with various stakeholders in the Lasallian community, President Br. Armin Luistro FSC has accepted the invitation of President-elect Benigno C. Aquino III to be the Department of Education Secretary. While Br. Armin recognizes the challenges that this transition will pose, he is confident that the tradition of excellence and resilience so deeply embedded in the community will give rise to a stronger University, ever more committed to both Church and Nation.
Read MoreDLSC starts countdown to One Hundred Years of Lasallian Presence in the Philippines
June 24, 2010, ThursdayDe La Salle Canlubang (DLSC) kicked off the celebrations leading to the centennial of the De La Salle Brothers in the Philippines in 2011. DLSC, together with 16 other La Salle schools across the country, commenced the countdown on June 16, 2010.
Read MoreDLSC wins second place for badminton in Inter-La Salle Employees Sportsfest 2010
June 17, 2010, ThursdayDe La Salle Canlubang, with seven other La Salle schools competed in the Inter-La Salle Employees Sportsfest on Saturday, May 29. Participants engaged in friendly competition in various sporting events, aimed in encouraging camaraderie amongst employees across the participating La Salle schools, and in turn, strengthening the aim of One La Salle. The event was held at De La Salle Santiago Zobel.
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