The month of July is National Disaster Consciousness Month. The Metro Manila Shake Drill organized by the MMDA is a Metro Manila city wide earthquake and fire drill on all establishments like schools, hospitals, hotels, government offices, condominiums, etc.

Chiang Kai Shek College conducts earthquake and fire drill annually. For this year, the school registered with MMDA in the participation of the city wide earthquake and fire drill in pursuant to the MMC No. 15-10, Series of 2015. Before the drill, the school organized the Building Emergency Evacuation Planning (BEEP) committee. This committee comprises the different emergency teams with their different roles and functions during emergency or disaster. The school coordinated with the office of Chief Inspector Adan Bithao of the Fire District 1, NCR of the Bureau of Fire Protection DILG. The school requested his office for BFP personnel to serve as drill masters on the event.

On July 30, 2015 10:30 a.m., Chiang Kai Shek College Padre Algue Campus and Narra Campus conducted the earthquake and fire drill. The school followed the drill procedures and scenarios given by Metro Manila Development Authority. Present at the drill were SF04 Edgardo Cuartero and SF04 Alvin Reyes who served as drill evaluators. The administrators, supervisors, teachers, office staff, maintenance personnel, security guards, and students all played key roles that contributed to the success of the drill. Both BFP personnel, in their post-evaluation talk, commended CKS College for passing the standards set by the Bureau of Fire Protection DILG again.

Chiang Kai Shek College would like to thank Mr. Johnny G. Yu, Director of Manila DRRMO, Chief Inspector Adan Bithao of BFP and his personnel, the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc., Association of Fire Chiefs and Fire Fighters of the Philippines Inc, Association of Philippine Volunteer Fire Brigades Inc. The school and the association of volunteer fire brigades also discussed the plan to conduct symposiums on the Big One for students, teachers, as well as parents, and refresher trainings to school personnel on emergency first responders. 

The CKS College Filipino and Chinese Folk Dance Troupes impressed the audience with their program presentations of Panderetas, 水姑娘, Recuerdos, and 茉莉花 (Sampaguita) during the induction of new officers of the Philippine Automotive Traders Association, Inc. (菲律賓車器商同業公會) at Manila Hotel last February 9, 2015.

The dances were choreographed by Mr. Crispin Gimena, Ms. June Mary Gutierrez, and Mr. Marvin Ng.

The Chiang Kai Shek College (CKS College) Grade School English (GSE) Instruction Math Department teachers organized an inter-section competition for Grade 2 students on December 18, 2014, at the CKS College Ching Ban Lee Hall.

Grade 2 students went through an elimination process on December 4, 2014, with a written examination comprising ten problems. Each section yielded top four scorers to compete on the event. The section representatives were divided into two teams, who matched wits in the final round's four-part spoken examinations featuring problems with 15-second, 30-second, and one-minute time limits. Certified grade school mathletes who have represented CKS College in various regional, national, and international math competitions served as judges and team leaders for the second-graders.

The winners for the individual category are:

1. Aizen Po (2-D), Gold
2. Sasha Athena Sy (2-A), Silver
3. Hanz Christian Yu, (2-D), Bronze

The winners for the team category are: 

1. Team D2, Aizen Po and Hanz Christian Yu (2-D), Gold
2. Team C1, Jayson Wu and Julie Rayne Waniwan (2-C), Silver
3. Team B2, Keane Lohongko and Aaron Chua (2-B), Bronze

This event, parallel to the prestigious annual Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge competion in which CKS College math trainees participate, was designed to develop the students' appreciation for mathematics and to strive for higher academic goals through friendly competition. The activities also give young students a glimpse of what it's like to compete like the school's math competition representatives.

The GSE Math Department is proud of all Grade 2 students who participated in the contest, with which it hopes to bring mathematics to greater heights and prominence.

“The essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple.”  -- S. Gudder

Information and photos courtesy of Ms. Jennifer Candelario

The Chiang Kai Shek (CKSC) College High School English Department together with the school's fourth year students presented the annual Literary Parade last January 14, 2015 at the CKS College main campus quadrangle.

The parade, graced by school administrators, was hosted by Tristanne Yasay (Maleficent), Darwin Yao (Thor), Patricia Balay (Elsa) and was commenced by a dance number by Moving Actors Society of Chiang Kai Shek College.

To promote the reading of classic, each section performs with acting, singing, and dancing excerpts of the classic at the college auditorium. List of classics presented by respective sections:

1. Wizard of Oz
2. Beauty and the Beast
3. Alice in Wonderland
4. The Mask of Zorro
5. Mulan
6. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
7. The Great Gatsby
8. A Christmas Carol
9. Classics - Classical mythology, The Phantom of the Opera
10. The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Intermission numbers were provided by the original MASCKS Movers headed by Kevin Villanueva, and select Grade 10-1 students in a comic short skit.

Article courtesy of Mrs. Brenda R. Ong

The month of July is National Disaster Consciousness Month. In line with this, the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Office organized a city-wide Earthquake, Fire and Tsunami Drill on all establishments like schools, hospitals, hotels, government offices, condominiums, and the likes in the City of Manila.

Chiang Kai Shek College conducted its earthquake and fire drills annually. For this year, the school participated in the city wide multi-disaster drill in compliance with Republic Act No. 10121 “Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010”. Before the drill, the school organized the Building Emergency Evacuation Planning (BEEP) committee. This committee involved different emergency teams with their respective roles and functions during emergency or disaster. The school coordinated with the office of Chief Inspector Adan Bithao of the Fire District 1, NCR of the Bureau of Fire Protection DILG. The school requested his office for BFP personnel to serve as drill masters on the event.

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“CKSC: Together We Are One”, the concluding message of the Best Documentary Show won by a group spearheaded by Jaystyn Yu of IV – 10, is truly shown in the activity, “CKSC Through Students’ Eyes: A Mini-Exhibit” as a pre-celebration of the 75^th  Foundation Anniversary. The exhibit showcases talent and creativity in drawing,  skills, and knowledge in making documentary videos from the Universal Kindergarten up to the High School Levels. As shown in the exhibit, students were able to capture the 75 glorious years of the institution and to visualize the promising future of the school. It was indeed a success since various departments were actively involved.

To open the mini-exhibit formally, the college president, Dory Poa, Ph. D., together with distinguished school administrators from various departments, cut the ribbon and viewed the exhibit last June 27 at the school lobby. The exhibit will last until July 4 to accommodate students, parents, non-teaching personnel, teachers, and school officials to witness the potentials of the basic education students.

“Making Dreams: A Reality” sums up the students’ visions  of a great CKSC in the future. Showcased in the exhibit are the winners from the different contests from different  grade and year levels. The exhibit includes the following winners in their corresponding categories:

 Best Documentary

• First Place – Jaystyn Yu, Dexh Tan, Mikhael Go, Arvin Lim, Wenzell, Lopez, Kimberlie Guevarra, Ricca Huang, Eylaine Sy, and Patrick Uy ( IV – 10 )
• Second Place – Gere Ganixon Ang, Aaron Jimson Mandap, Kristine Ang, Jemilyn Kaw, Kamille Lim, Ryanne, Valerie Ong, and Renee Julia Te ( IV – 1 )
• Third Place – Laellaigce Gervacio, Aaron Ramirez, Claudia King, Kim Miranda, Marque Yu-Chiong, and Michael Quintin ( IV – 6 )

Best Photojournalism

• First Place – “From Flipping Pages of the Book to Swiping the Screen of a Tablet” by Jefferson Chua Gr. 9-1
• Second Place – “CKSC: A Sanctuary of Reflections and Serenity” by Raymond King Dela Cruz Gr. 9 - 6
• Third Place – “A Great Leap” by Jessica Chen Gr.9 – 5
• Runners –up  
• “On a Brighter Side” by Janina Cheng Gr. 9 – 1  
• “Bright Students, Bright Future” by Bianca Redulla Gr. 9-8

 Best Poster Making ( Intermediate Level )

• First Place – Darwin Alexander Co Gr. 6 - D
• Second Place – Carl Daineal Tiu      Gr. 6 - D
• Third Place – Hazelle Gan Montecillo  Gr. 6 – C

Best Poster Making ( Primary Level )

• First Place – Jovanna Tan Gr. 3 - B
• Second Place – Josh Bradley Cimanes Gr. 3 - F
• Third Place – Sze Sze Lam Gr. 3 – B

Best Poster Making ( Universal Kindergarten )

• First Place – Shanna Audrey See
• Second Place – Ethan Rylan Cheng
• Third Place – Sadie Valerie Lindsey Sim 

The activity would not be a success without the cooperation of the following departments: The English Learning Area of the High School Department led by its coordinators, Mrs. Brenda Ong and Mrs. Marle Tan; the Universal Kindergarten headed by Mrs. Luzviminda Sim; the Elementary Department led by Mr. Antonio Uy; the High School Department headed by Mrs. Cristina Monsanto; the IT Services led by Mr. Clyde Ben Tan; the HS Discipline’s Office, and the Filipino HS Department headed by Mrs. Ruth Gabiane.  The concept was executed by the activity coordinator and emcee of the ribbon cutting ceremony, Mr. Allan Rey Villaverde.

Article contributed by Mrs. Brenda R. Ong