CPU Elementary School bags Championship in RCJW and Golden Pen Awards
by Keziah G. Huelar
The elementary winners together with Vice President for Student Affairs, Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico, Vice President for Administration and Finance, Dr. Florence P. Bogacia, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Irving Domingo L. Rio and CPU Elementary School Principal, Prof. Janet P. Jaco.
The Central Philippine University Elementary School was hailed as the over-all champion of the Regional Cluster Journalism Workshop and Golden Pen Awards held by the Department of Education, Region VI at Robinsons Place, Jaro on July 7-8, 2018.
CPU got 117 points claiming the top spot in the elementary level. The university bagged the most number of wins in the editorial, news, and feature writing competitions and was hailed as the top performing school for the elementary category. On July 13, 2018, the winners had a courtesy call with Vice President for Student Affairs, Rev. Joniel Howard H. Gico.
Rev. Gico congratulated the winners and thanked them for bringing glory to God and honor to the university, “I thank you for bringing pride to the university. And we continue to pray that wherever God places you, your lives will bring him praise and honor.”
CPU Elementary School Principal, Prof. Janet P. Jaco, expressed her joy and delight for the accomplishments of her students, “I’m just so blessed to have these talented children. This year, we involved the Grades 4, 5, and 6 to train the younger kids in preparation when they graduate. The training really starts in the classroom and with the help and support of parents we have this accomplishment. It’s really a joint effort.”
The following is the list of elementary winners and participants during the Regional Cluster Journalism Workshop and Golden Pen Awards:
|
Name |
Grade & Section |
Award/s |
| Name | Grade & Section | Award/s |
| 1. Dylan Mizpah G. Sian | 4-Excel | 1st Place (Feature Writing English – Gr. 3 & 4 Category) |
| 2. Alyssa Leigh S. Pilatan | 4 – Excel | Runner Up (Feature Writing English – Gr. 3 & 4 Category) |
| 3. Angel Celestine B. Punzalan | 4 – Excel | Runner Up (Feature Writing English – Gr. 3 & 4 Category) |
| 4. Raine Jaedyn C. Fabito | 4 – Excel | Participant |
| 5. Arvin L. Alcarde | 4 – Amethyst | Participant |
| 6. Rhoda Michelle B. Peregrino | 4 – Amethyst | Participant |
| 7. Therese Angeli Jit | 5 – Excel | Participant |
| 8. Hanah Trisha P. Huesca | 5 – Humility | Participant |
| 9. Benjamin Israel O. Fuentespina | 5 – Excel | Runner Up (Editorial Cartooning English) |
| 10. Rachel Rose Pastolero | 5 – Excel | Runner Up (Copyreading English) |
| 11. Yaneshka Michaela D. Aparicio | 5 – Excel | Participant |
| 12. Matt Ethan Andoloy | 5 – Excel | Runner Up (Editorial Cartooning English) |
| 13. Vince Lewis Siccio | 5 – Excel | Runner Up (Editorial Cartooning English) |
| 14. Ruthie Mae Ferrer | 5 – Excel | Participant |
| 15. Viza Gale Espada | 5 – Excel | Runner Up (Editorial Cartooning English) |
| 16. Cresa Alexandra Cuenca | 5 – Excel | Runner Up (Editorial Cartooning English) Runner Up (Feature Writing English – Gr. 5 &6 Category) |
| 17. Sofia Beatrice Tupas | 5 – Excel | Participant |
| 18. Dubhe Kirstin Corgos | 5 – Excel | Participant |
| 19. Channeah Filiz B. Lamparero | 5 – Excel | Participant |
| 20. Kirsten Ann E. Gallardo | 5 – Excel | Participant |
| 21. Kars Lyca J. Caipang | 5 – Excel | Participant |
| 22. Sam Isaac E. Alog | 6 – Excel | 3rd Place (Copyreading Filipino – Gr. 5 &6 Category) Runner Up (Feature Writing English – Gr. 5 &6 Category) 2nd Place (Sports Writing Filipino – Gr. 5 &6 Category) |
| 23. Arianne Michaela D. Koting | 6 – Excel | Runner Up (Editorial Cartooning English) Runner Up (Feature Writing English – Gr. 5 &6 Category) |
| 24. Jerych Angelo B. Maralit | 6 – Excel | Runner Up (Editorial Writing Filipino – Gr. 5 & 6 Category) |
| 25. Daina Ellyza Cenal | 6 – Excel | 1st Place (Newswriting English – Gr. 5 & 6 Category) Runner Up (Editorial Writing English – Gr. 5 &6 Category) 1st Place (Copyreading English – Gr. 5 & 6 Category) Most Promising Writer Award |
| 26. Lemniel Gift Gardose | 6 – Excel | 2nd Place (Newswriting English – Gr. 5 & 6) Golden Pen Writer Award |
| 27. Darlene Angel Grace Miranda | 6 – Excel | Runner Up (Newswriting English – Gr. 5 &6 Category) Runner Up ( Editorial Writing Filipino – Gr. 5 & 6 Category) Runner Up (Copyreading English – Gr. 5 & 6 Category) |
| 28. Fitzwilliam B. Carnate | 6 – Excel | 3rd Place ( Editorial Writing Filipino – Gr. 5 & 6 Category) Most Promising Writer Award |
| 29. Kira Viktoria Frankincense Gomez | 6 – Excel | 3rd Place (Newswriting Filipino – Gr. 5 &6 Category) 2nd Place (Feature Writing English – Gr. 5 &6 Category) Most Promising Writer Award |
| 30. Cassandra Belle J. Poral | 6 – Excel | Runner Up (Newswriting Filipino – Gr. 5 &6 Category) |
| 31. Ma. Eleana Isabelle Hautea | 6 – Excel | Runner Up (Newswriting English – Gr. 5 &6 Category) 2nd Place (Copyreading English – Gr. 5 & 6 Category) |
| 32. Hartt Angel Alfaras | 6 – Excel | Runner Up (Copyreading English – Gr. 5 & 6 Category) |
| 33. Wilson Paul Andion | 6 – Excel | Runner Up (Newswriting English – Gr. 5 &6 Category) 3rd Place (Feature Writing English – Gr. 5 &6 Category) Runner Up (Editorial Cartooning English) Most Promising Writer Award |
| 34. Zhera Joy Paren | 6 – Excel | Runner Up (Feature Writing English – Gr. 5 &6 Category) |
| 35. Elijah Joyce Kabayao | 6 – Excel | Runner Up (Feature Writing English – Gr. 5 &6 Category) Runner Up (Editorial Cartooning English) |
| 36. Mc Christopher Hermosura | 4 – Excel | Runner Up (Sportwriting English (Gr. 3 & 4 Category) |
| 37. Rojan Paul D. Gamboa | 4 – Excel | Runner Up (Feature Writing English – Gr. 3 & 4 Category) |
| 38. Charmae B. Limbungan | 4 – Excel | Runner Up(Copyreading English – Gr. 3 & 4 Category) |
| 39. Biyaya L. Peñaredondo | 4 – Excel | Runner Up (Feature Writing English – Gr. 3 & 4 Category) |
| 40. Ma. Theresa Magbanua | 4 – Excel | Participant |
| 41. Kristelle Jan Pascua | 6 – Love | Participant |
Guiding and mentoring the students are their elementary school paper advisers: Mr. Melchor C. Gaje, Ms. Ruth Marie B. Trance, and Mr. Carlo M. Pausa.