Back in Time

It was indeed a festive mood for the SDO SCC family. Administrators and teachers, clad in retro outfits, crossed and crisscrossed the full length of the refurbished central II dome during the grand celebration of the World Teachers’ Day 2018.

SCC Warriors reign anew in Batang Pinoy

The city of Baguio experienced heat wave as the student athletes of San Carlos City Division reigned anew in the Batang Pinoy Luzon Qualifying Leg which was held last September 15- 21, 2018, leaving in their wake a blazing trail of wins and medals.

6 students exhibited phenomenal prowess in wushu, namely; Angelike R. De Guzman and Joshua M. Sayson for Silver medals, Stephen V. Perez and Gerald De Guzman for Bronze medals, Joey Gimena for 5th place, and Ma. Arcene Marquez for 6th place.

In wrestling, Ivan M. Castro emerged as a Silver medallist while Kristine Mae Quinto placed 5th.

Athletes from the Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation also showcased exceptional skills, with Felimon Canilang garnering Silver medals in both 200 meters and 4×100 meters for Athletics. Alysa Frenz Salazar also scored a Silver medal in Basketball girls. In addition to that, Aleah Collado garnered a 4th place finish in Taekwondo.

SDO-SCC facilitates one-day PTOAS registration

To improve efficiency and to eliminate unnecessary paperworks in Principals’ Test registration, Schools Division Office of San Carlos City (SDO-SCC) facilitated the one-day Principals’ Test Online Application System (PTOAS) registration, October 9.

 

SDO-SCC undergoes 1st DepEd Massive Hands Only CPR and Fitheart Minute Training

San Carlos City, Pangasinan- To propagate a culture of safety and preparedness in handling emergencies, teaching and non-teaching personnel, spearheaded by Dr. Sheila Marie A. Primicias, Schools Division Superintendent, have undergone the 1st DepEd Massive Hands Only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Fitheart Minute Training in partnership with the Philippine Heart Association Inc. and FitFil National Weight Loss Challenge at the Don Federico Mandapat Sports Dome, September 21.

The event was in compliance to Republic Act 10871: Basic Life Support Training in School Act which states in Section 3 that it shall be the duty of all public and private basic education schools operating nationwide to provide their students with basic life support training through the use of psychomotor training and that basic education schools shall incorporate basic life support training as part of the schools’ comprehensive health and physical education curriculum.

SDO-SCC targets 100% Public Schools for ISO Certification

SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan – Following the SDO’s ISO accomplished track, the division office bucked up its 75 public elementary and secondary schools to be the first 100% ISO 9001:2015 certified in the Philippines as administrators and key teachers were tapped to comply to two lead off stages of standardization – Stage 1: Awareness and Orientation Course for Schools on ISO 9001:2015 and Stage 2: Documentation on Quality Management System held at SEPNAS Perez Hall, September 10-14.

The first stage served to provide an overview of the purpose and requirements of ISO 9001:2015 in improving the Quality Management System (QMS) of the schools. Stage 2 served to provide Document Controllers knowledge about ISO Requirements in terms of documented information in order to prepare Procedure Manuals, Work Instruction Manuals and listing of quality documents and records.

SMP Cares; Spiritual and Moral Recovery Program Set Forth at SDO SCC

With the aspiration of uplifting the moral standard among San Carlos City Division teaching and non-teaching staff, a Spiritual and Moral recovery Program was launched at Don Federico Muňoz Mandapat Sports Dome, September 28. San Carlos City public school teachers and employees attended and joined the activity.

The program was formally commenced as Mr. Mario S. Cariňo, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, welcomed all the participants along with the invited guests, after which, Dr. Sheila Marie A. Primicias, Schools Division Superintendent, delivered her message and orientation on the SMP (Spiritual and Moral Recovery Program). The flow of the program was heightened with the following activities: Choral Singing, Human Video and Song Number which was performed by SDS Primicias and The Bubbly Girls.

SDO-SCC Simulates Anti-Terrorism Procedure

San Carlos City, Pangasinan — A training-seminar on anti-terrorism was held at the Division Office of San Carlos City on September 24 which was participated in by SDO personnel in collaboration with various national and local government units. The training aimed to promote awareness on the safety and security of all schools and DepEd offices in the division.

An essential portion of the training was the simulation of an emergency procedure called “lockdown” which was executed by the Division Office’s personnel. A lockdown is an emergency procedure done to a building or even a group of buildings with the intention of securing and protecting occupants who are in the proximity of an immediate danger. When there may be more threats in evacuating a building than staying inside, a lockdown is utilized.

Asec. Escobedo graces SDO-SCC’s 2018 World Teachers’ Day

SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan- Asec. Revsee Acufia Escobedo, Assistant Secretary for Project Management, BHROD and Field Operation of DepEd, graced the 2018 World Teachers’ Day in the Schools Division Office of San Carlos City headed Dr. Sheila Marie A. Primicias, Schools Division Superintendent, at the Don Federico Mandapat Sports Dome, October 5.

Before the program started, six contenders from Districts I to V and Division Office, showcased their talents thru contests such as Battle of the Band and Ms. Granny Dance Competition. At 10:05, the program started with the National Teachers’ Day Prayer, singing of the National Anthem and prayer through the SDO-SCC AVP followed by Pangasinan Hymn. Mr. Mario S. Cariño, SCC ASDS, welcomed the teaching and non-teaching staff of different schools in the division. He had given emphasis on the theme: “Gurong Pilipino: Turo Mo, Kinabukasan Ko” and the different activities that were undertaken in the division in celebration of Teachers’ Month.

SDO-SCC launches SMART Money Program

As part of World Teachers’ Day Celebration, Schools Division Office of San Carlos City launched the SMART (Strategic Management of Assets and Resources of Teachers) Money Program at the Don Federico Munoz Mandapat Sports Dome, October 2.

Spearheaded by Dr. Sheila Marie A. Primicias, Schools Division Superintendent, the program was launched to educate the SCC division teaching and non-teaching personnel financially. Financial literacy would help them manage their assets and debts leading to higher standard of living.

Said program was part of a series of programs and trainings conceptualized by the SDO with the leadership of SDS Primicias for the welfare of teachers and non-teaching staff. The essence of SMP Cares is evidenced by such series of programs and trainings like the Fitfil Challenge, CPR Training, Spiritual and Moral Recovery Program and SMART Money Program.

In her message, SDS Primicias mentioned about the plan of having a Division Cooperative for, of and by the teachers, a cooperative that will cater to the needs of the teachers and the schools. Dr. Primicias envisions having a division grocery store, bookstore, boutique, salon and coffee shop wherein teachers and other personnel may avail of the services offered. “Your SDS cares for your welfare. Gusto kong mapaganda ang buhay ng bawat guro,” said Dr. Primicias.

San Carlenians win big at 2018 National Batang Pinoy

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – Pangasinan’s men and women basketball teams grabbed the bronze and silver medals respectively at the 2018 National Batang Pinoy, September 21.

Despite the postponement of the said competition due to super typhoon Mangkhut, San Carlos City’s Franz Salazar, Jharene Pontawe and Ahlannah Sarmiento of Team Pangasinan competed with the dominating opponent of the Visayas region, Team Cebu for championship in basketball women and placed second.

Meanwhile, the basketball men composed of Mark Gelou Bucog, Arjay Junatas, Hans Daniel Diaz, Gelo Dela Cruz, Christian Aterado and Michael Swirtszinsky, worked hard together as they battled for third place against Team Olongapo.

SDS Primicias opens Superintendent’s Cup 2018

First ever and it will always be forever!

Dr. Sheila Marie A. Primicias, Schools Division Superintendent spearheaded the opening of the first ever tournament in the San Carlos City Division – the 1st Superintendent’s Cup 2018 – on September 6 at the Speaker Eugenio Perez National Agricultural School Amphitheater with the participation of over 300 DepEd employees.

SDS Primicias elaborated that the said tournament was conceptualized mainly to hone not just the skills of the players but to build their characters, as well. They should value teamwork and camaraderie among others.

In her inspirational message, the SDS, who is a fitness advocate, mentioned the value of health and attitude. Teachers should not only be in the classroom but a 21st century molder who is driven and optimistic specially in competing and making things possible.

SDO-SCC is ISO Certified

Schools Division Office of San Carlos City is now ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Certified after 90 days of journey.

SDO-SCC is certified to Quality Management System (QMS) which is in compliance to International Standard, ISO 9001:2015 by DQS Certification Philippines, Inc. with Mr. Luisito C. Soriano as the QMS Auditor, August 31, 2018.

The division’s journey to ISO certification met its 90-day challenge as it hurdled a series of trainings and audits, from stage 1 to 5, within the period.

In its journey to ISO Certification: SDO-SCC eyes for customers’ satisfaction

“To provide quality service to customers and meet their satisfaction.”

This is the goal of the Schools Division Office of San Carlos City in line with its journey to ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Certification.

In its 5th stage of ISO journey, Internal Quality Audit for ISO Alignment, SDO-SCC conducts Capacity Building in QAME (Quality Assurance Monitoring and Evaluation) of Office Performance, August 13-15.

Participants in said activity are the division personnel from the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID), School Governance and Operation Division (SGOD) and the Office of the Schools Division Superintendent (OSDS).

Provincial Government of Pangasinan recognizes San Carlenian athletes, coaches

Cash incentives ranging from Php2,000 to Php5,000 were given to the San Carlenian medalists and coaches who won in the 2018 Palarong Pambansa and Philippine National Games (PNG) at Narciso Ramos Sports and Civic Center, Lingayen, Pangasinan on August 3.

Among 53 medalists and 37 coaches of Palarong Pambansa and 26 medalists of PNG all over the province of Pangasinan, 6 San Carlenian athletes were from regular sports (Rosalie Doron, Kristine Angeles, Kristine Joy Malong, Angela Mamaradlo, Ma. Theresa Samonte and Veronica Mae Tagorda), 11 from special games (Jonas Aquino, Leizel Pariza, Fredie Buenaventura, Anthony Peralta, Jonathan Lopez, Mark John Paul Mondares, Criselda Leocadio, Reina Haina Garcia, Jonalyn De Vera, Leonardo Ferrer and Rico Yan Umayam) and 8 coaches (Jeanet Solomon, Princess Delin Pasuquin, Diana Tamondong, Lolita Soriano, Emma Aba, Federico Lopez, Francisco Balbiran and Fernan Garcia) from different events received cash incentives.

RD Garma visits SDO-SCC

Department of Education Region I Director Malcolm S. Garma visited the Schools Division Office of San Carlos City, August 3.

Dr. Garma’s visit drew inspiration among SDO personnel led by Schools Division Superintendent Sheila Marie A. Primicias as he shared his thoughts about ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Certification, teaching and rendering service among others.

In a short program conducted, Dr. Garma started his inspirational message saying that it’s his first time to be in San Carlos City, a good place. “I heard a lot of good things about SCC, SDO in particular,” he said. A sort of introduction of himself, he said that he entered DepEd in 2006 and served as Schools Division Superintendent in three divisions in Region III namely Cabanatuan, Pampanga and Zambales.

SCC-SDO accepts FitFil Challenge in 2018 WTD Kick-Off Ceremony

San Carlos City, Pangasinan- The DepEd personnel of San Carlos City Division, headed by its superintendent, Dr. Sheila Marie A. Primicias, committed to FitFil, a national weight loss challenge, and pledged to donate 50,000 pounds of fats. The commitment has been administered by no other than FitFil’s co-founder, premiere fitness and wellness Coach Toni Saret of ABS-CBN’s Biggest Loser Philippines, in the division’s World Teachers’ Day Kick-off Ceremony on July 31 at Don Federico Mandapat Sports Dome,Central II ES.

SCC Youth Center at the heart of SDO soon to rise

In consonance to the aspiration of San Carlos City Division to love and protect the prime doers of tomorrow’s brighter nation –the youth, a training center at the heart of SDO-SCC is soon to rise through the collaboration of the SDO and the City Government. The center is expected to be up the soonest targeting not later than the conduct of the National Festival of Talents (NFOT), another big event which SDO-SCC will host.

PTA, Barangay Officials star in Partnership Advocacy Party; SDO-SCC recognizes BE Awardees

SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan – Schools Division Office – San Carlos City has strengthened its link with the Parent-Teacher Association and Barangay officials through the Partnership Advocacy Party held at Don Federico Mandapat Sports Dome, Central II ES, July 31 in the afternoon.

It was the first time that PTA and Barangay officials were gathered to heed the accomplishments of the division led by Schools Division Superintendent Sheila Marie A. Primicias in the academic year 2017-2018.

That Sweet Taste of SODA

“I may say that the trail blazing made was not easy! Because it meant, getting out of comfort zones and making some paradigm shifts. But since we are all united by one cause… by one vision to make San Carlos City Division as one of the best performing Divisions in addressing the needs of its learners, we remain motivated to embrace the positive changes.”

Such heartwarming and truthful introduction of San Carlos City Division’s School Superintendent Dr. Sheila Marie A. Primicias during her 2nd State of the Division Address (SODA) on July 31, caught my full attention and made me cease in taking pictures and sat down on a nearby vacant seat. I was somehow like a child who found something new to be amazed with. Why is that so? Because whenever a topic is about the power of unity, I am always in full attention. How much more if the purpose of this unity is for the very reason why I love to teach – my learners.

SDO-SCC sets Appointment Day

To ensure the compliance of the San Carlos City Division to the ISO Certification Standards, an Appointment Day has been set every Monday of the week right after the Division’s convocation program.

The process starts with the submission of the remaining medical certificate requirements of the appointee. After which, the Personnel Officer checks for the completeness, accuracy, and authenticity of the newly-submitted requirements.

Once the requirements are found to be in order, the Personnel Officer forwards them together with the previously submitted documents, Appointment Papers, CSC Certification (WAPCO), Oath of Office, Position Description Form (PDF), and Certificate of Assumption to Duty to the School Head-Recipient/District Supervisor-Recipient for signing. Once done, the same documents will be forwarded to the Administrative Officer V, who, in turn, signs and forwards the said documents to the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent for signing and forwarding to the Schools Division Superintendent. Lastly, the Schools Division Superintendent signs, approves, and awards the appointment.