Republic of the Philippines

Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Region IV A CALABARZON

Division of Laguna

DISTRICT OF CABUYAO

Cabuyao

22 August 2014District Memorandum

No. s. 20142014 DISTRICT SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE

(TRAINING AND COMPETITION)

To : School Principals (Public and Private Elementary and Secondary)

Head Teachers

School Newsletter Advisers

1. Pursuant to RA 7079 otherwise known as Campus Journalism Act of 1991 which mandates the Department of Education to provide training/ programs/seminars and conferences to pupil editors/writers and school paper advisers, this district shall conduct the 2014 District Schools Press Conference for both the public and private sectors, elementary and secondary levels on September 11 12 September 2014 at Banaybanay Elementary School.

2. The press conference aims to generally refresh and prepare the school paper advisers and editorial staff the rudiments of contest participation in both division, and regional competitions.

3. The 2014 District Schools Press Conference is open to all public and private schools within the district, elementary and secondary levels to enable them to participate in the divisional press conferences.

4. Specifically, the 2014 District Schools Press Conference aims to achieve the following:

a. Provide pupil writers/school staffers an advanced training in newsletter writing and prepare them for future conferences,

b. Further hone the journalistic skills of the editorial staff coming from the different schools in the district both public and private,

c. Select participants who will participate, join and compete in the 2014 Division Schools Press Conference, and

d. Build self confidence and enhance the spirit of fair competition, sportsmanship and factual reporting.

5. Participants are the newsletter editorial staff and school paper advisers in both the English and Filipino categories. The pupil writers will be competing in the individual writing contests in the following categories; News writing, Sports Writing, Editorial writing, Editorial Cartooning, Photojournalism, Feature Writing, Copy Reading and Headline Writing, Science Feature News, and Radio Broadcasting. A participant is allowed to compete only in one category.

6. Ten 10 winners will be chosen and announced in each category. Only the 10 winners will compete in the 2014 Divisional Press Conference which will be held on October 08-10, 2014.7. Expenses of participants coming from the public schools shall be charged against local funds and /or campus journalism fund subject to its availability following the usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations. On the other hand, participant coming from the private schools shall be charged a Registration Fee of Php 100.00 chargeable against school paper funds to be used to cover training materials, certificates and other incidental expenses.

8. All school paper advisers (SPA), pupils/student writer from both public and private schools, elementary and secondary levels are enjoined to participate in this district press conference the number of which depends on the schools capacity to allocate.

9. Each pupil/student participant should bring the following : School ID, parents permit, and medical certificate. List of complete school delegation must be certified by the school principal and arranged by category.

10. Other items to bring during the press conference include:

Digital Camera ( 16 not more than 17 mega fixel ) memory cards should not be pre-loaded) manila paper, pentel pen, sign pen, short bond papers and pencils

11. Certificate of Participation/ Recognition will be given to those who will complete the required number of training hours.12. Attached herewith are the Committees and Training staff

13. Your usual cooperation and concern are enjoined. Widest dissemination of

this memorandum is desired.

EDNA F. HEMEDEZ, Ed.D.

District Supervisor

Encl.: as stated

Philip/2014Implementing Guidelines for the Conduct of

2014 District Schools Press ConferenceI. Requirements for RegistrationParticipants will register with the Registration Committee. Medical Certificate, School ID, parents permit and certification from the principal should be presented to the committee. Noncompliance of the registration requirements make the participant ineligible for admission.

II. Materials to bring Newspapers (tabloid/journal), digital camera, memory card, unused batteries, scissors, paste, bond paper, manila paper, sign pen, pencils, notebooks.

2014 District Schools Press Conference Program Flow

TIMEDAY ONETIMEDAY TWO

07 : 00 08 : 00Registration07 : 00 08 : 00Warm - up

08 : 00 09 :00Opening Program08 : 00 10 : 00Workshop

All Categories (English & Filipino)

09 : 00 09 : 30Break10 : 00 10 : 30Break

09 : 30 11 : 30Lectures10 : 30 11 : 30Critiquing

All Categories ( English & Filipino)All Categories ( English & Filipino)

11 : 30 12 : 30Lunch Break11 ; 30 12 : 30Lunch Break

01 : 00 03 : 30Workshop01 : 00 03 : 30Input/Feedback

All Categories ( English & Filipino)All Categories ( English & Filipino)

03 : 30 04 : 00Break03 : 30 05 : 00 Awarding/Closing Program

04 : 00 05 : 00CritiquingHOME SWEET HOME

All Categories ( English & Filipino)

List of Resource SpeakersCategorySpeaker/JudgePosition

News WritingSheryl Dadall Sampaguita NHS, San Pedro

Editorial WritingEvelyn NaviaPrincipal I Liliw NHSRegional Trainor

Copy Reading & HWEvelyn NaviaPrincipal I Liliw NHS

Regional Trainor

Feature WritingJaypee CalcetasPila NHS Regional TrainorCampus Journalism Coordinator

Science Feature NewsAlvin HizonDivision of Calamba

Campus Journalism Coordinator

Editorial CartooningPaul Manuel FulleRegional CJ Trainor

Sports WritingPaul Manuel FulleRegional CJ Trainor

PhotojournalismRolly CaidicPaete NHS Trainor CJ

Radio BroadcastingMark Anthony IdangPagsanjan NHS Trainor CJ

Lalyn Vinzon CanlasSan Pedro ES Trainor CJ

2014 District Schools Press ConferenceBanaybanay Elementary School

City of Cabuyao, Laguna

11 12 September 2014WORKING COMMITTEESRegistration/Finance/Supplies

Linda Serdon

-Chairman

-Mamatid ES

Gemma Fabito

-Vice- Chairman

-Gulod ES

Jonathan Marquez

-Member

- Pulo NHS

Coordination

Cabuyao Central School / Butong ESStage Decoration/Physical Arrangement Banaybanay Elementary School

Program and hand- outs

Joy G. De Yola

-Chairman

-Southville I NHS

Divina O. Servidad

-Vice Chairman

-Southville I NHSFoods/Refreshment

Vida Forteza

-Chairman

-Banlic ES

Ailyn Villanueva

-Vice Chairman

-Sala ES

Rhodora Crisologo

-Member

-Cabuyao CS

Marites N. Angcao

Cabuyao/Casile NHS

Documentation

Fritz M. Bahilango -Chairman

-Gulod NHS

Ronald E. Uy

-Vice Chairman-Gulod NHS

Bonavie S. Carrera

- Member

-Bigaa NHSAwards/Prizes/CertificateEmmanuel B. Cerda

-Chairman

-Banaybanay ES

Ruel G. Graganda

-Vice Chairman-North Marinig ESNelson A. Nequinto

-Member

-Butong ESFacilitators

1. Marianne A. Velasco

11. Rhoda M. Laurel

2. Aurene O. Aloquin

12. Alona Raton

3. Eva Gaynilo

13. Reynaldo I Zamora IV

4. Ma. Shalee Greganda

14. Gemma F. Fabito

5. Jacqueline D. Santos

15. Marina C. Requenco

6. Rowena D. Sampaga

16. Dezerie Bautista

7. Emmanuel B. Cerda

17. Monaliza Biscocho

8. Victoria U. Ulep

18. Roderick O. Delmo 9. Vida SA. Forteza

19. Leila F. Javier

10.Esmeralda B. Timoteo

20. Rizza M. RejanoOver-all Chairman : Arthuro A. Galang / Marinig South ESCo Chairmen Elementary : Bernadette S. Dea / San Isidro ESHigh School : Jonathan S. Marquez / Pulo NHSConsultantMr. Jose Charlie S. Aloquin

District Newsletter Coordinator

EDNA F. HEMEDEZ, Ed.D. Institutional Adviser/ District SupervisorIII. Assignment of Facilitators

CategoryElementaryHigh School

EnglishFilipinoEnglishFilipino

News WritingAurene O. AloquinGrace C. EndayaRuel B. GregandaMa. Elsa R. Musa

Editorial WritingMonaliza BiscochoDeserie BautistaRowena D. SampagaVida SA. Forteza

Sports WritingRowena ArmasaJacqueline D. SantosErlinda H. SerdonMarina C. Requenco

Feature WritingBonavie S. CarreraRhoda M. LaurelNelson A. NequintoMarriane A. Velasco

Science News FeatureEsmeralda B. TimoteoDivina ServidadLeila F. JavierMa. Sahlee Greganda

Copy ReadingMarites R. AngcaoJoy G. De LoyolaRizza S. RejanoAilyn Villanueva

Editorial CartooningRonald E. YuVictoria U. UlepGemma F. FabitoRhodora B. Crisologo

PhotojournalismEmmanuel CerdaEmmanuel B. CerdaReynaldo I. ZamoraReynaldo I. Zamora

Radio BroadcastingJhonathan MarquezFritz B. BahilangoEva GayniloRoderick O. Delmo

ARTURO P. GALANG

Over-all Chairman- District Schools Press ConferenceNoted:

EDNA F. HEMEDEZ ,Ed.D.

District Supervisor

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