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THE OFFICIAL SCHOOL PAPER OF FILIPINO-TURKISH TOLERANCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL JUNE-OCTOBER 2012

VOLUME 3,

ISSUE 1

FTTS spearheads IFTAR 2 Tolerance joins MTAP 3 New law, great concern of government 4

What is IFTAR? 6 INSIDE

THIS ISSUE Pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika, Tagumapay 2

SSG surprises faculty on Teachers’ Day 3

SSG; a big help for schools? 5

Odyssey Night ‘12, A Success 7

Tolerance School receives interna tional peace award

Filipino-Turkish Tolerance School through Br. Armin Luistro, had the honor to receive an award from the Fountain Magazine and Peace Islands Intitute which hosted the first Peacebuilding Through Education International Conference in New York City last September 24.

The one-day event was held at TimesCenter and aims to explore how education can serve as an effective tool in promoting peace in and out of the classroom. This year’s conference highlighted successful instances of using education to

The Peacebuilding Through Education International Conference is the latest in one of conferences held by the Fountain Magazine around the world especially in diverse countries, all promoting the importance of peace and open dialogue in the global society.

In connection with the said conference, The Fountain Magazine also launched “Peace in a Frame”, a photography competition which included entries from around the world. The winning photos/photographers were selected last September 15 and will be displayed at the TimesCenter during the conference.

promote peace in regions around the world that have been affected by recent bloodshed.

Turkish room o ff icial ly opens Finally, the Filipino Turkish

room is all set and done. It was open

publicly on September 3. The room

is located at the ground floor of the

high school building.

It took only 3 days for

Teacher Cidrey Abil, Music and Arts

teacher, to design, to paint and to

The award received by FTTS from Fountain Magazine and Peace Is lands Inst itute

The newly buil t Turkish Room loca ted at the high school build ing

decorate the said room.

This room is intended for the

students’ use during their Turkish

Language subject. In addition to,

Turkish Olympiads use the room to

practice and express their talents in

Turkish language through dancing,

singing and poem recital.

by: Adrienne Gay Moleño

by: Naeemah Apion

THE HERALD JUNE—OCTOBER 2011 JUNE—OCTOBER 2012 2 MORE NEWS

Pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika ’12, tagumpay

na nilahukan ng mga piling mag-aaral ng una hanggang ikaanim na baitang.

Nagbigay ng karagdagang ganda sa nasabing pagdiriwang ang pagsuot nila (mga mag-aaral) ng mga makukulay na kasuotan na inayon sa mga bayaning kinakatawan ng bawat isa.

Nagkaroon din ng iba’t ibang larong lahi tulad ng sipa, luksong-lubid, patintero at kadang-kadang kung saan masayang nagsipaglaro ang lahat ng mga mag-aaral kasama ang kani-kanilang mga guro.

Naiuwi ng Ikalawang Baitang ang gantimpala para sa patimpalak sa pagtutula na gumamit ng pyesang “Ang Daigdig mo ay Daigdig Ko”. Para sa katutubong sayaw, nagwagi naman ang ikatlong baitang na sumayaw ng katutubong sayaw ng mga muslim, at para sa patimpalak ng sabayang pagbigkas naiuwi naman ng ikaanim na baitang ang gantimpala.

lak ang inihanda ng tagapan-gasiwa ng nasabing programa na si Bb. Sitti Aiza Maut tulad ng Pagtutula na nilahukan ng una at ikalawang baitang, Katutubong sayaw para sa ikatlo at ikaapat na baitang, Sabayang pagbigkas ng ikalima at ikaanim na baitang at ang paggawa ng Poster at Islogan

M a t a g u m p a y n a ipinagdiwang ng Filipino-Turkish Tolerance School ang Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa ’12 mula Agosto 1-31 na may temang “Tatag ng Wikang Filipino , Lakas ng Pagka-Pilipino”.

Iba’t ibang patimpa-

Ang ikaanim na baitang sa kanilang sabayang-pagbigkas

FTTS spearheads IFTAR ‘12

Hon. Celso L. Lobregat delivering his speech during the Iftar at Garden Deck, Garden Orchid Hotel

The Filipino-Turkish Tolerance School has been holding the Iftar (Turkish term for dinner) during the holy month of Ramadan for the last 15 years since the opening of the school.

For this year’s Iftar, about 250 guests from the different offices and schools in and out of the city were all gathered at the Garden Deck, Garden Orchid Hotel last August 6 to witness the said event. Among the guests are the city officials headed by the City Mayor Hon. Celso L. Lobregat, Westmincom Commander, Wing Commander,TFZ Commander, ICAD Foundation Educational Consultant, TCCP Executive Director, Fountain International School, High School Director, Mr. Mehmet Cetin, Superintendent of City Schools Mr. Pedro Melchor M. Natividad, Heads of Different Offices both local and national, friends in the medical profession and business sector, and the president of WMSU Dr. Milabelle Ho. They were all welcomed by the FTTS directors.

A very important guest from Turkey named Dr. Ali Muharrem Altig, the Vice President of Jour-nalist and Writers Foundation of Turkey, made his

way to the country to be a part of this much awaited event and has given the opportunity to talk and inspire the guests about the true essence of the holy month of Ramadan.

While the guests were listening to the speaker’s message, they were also served various Filipino and Turkish delicacies that the school prepared.

Before the said program came to its end, guests

were entertained by a Turkish man named Gurgan Akkus

who sang an inspiring Filipino native song.

by: Trixia N. Danag

by: Fatima Jazmeen Julmani

JUNE—OCTOBER 2012 MORE NEWS 3 THE HERALD

Tolerance joins MTAP

Zamboanga Peninsular

Edition

Participants who qualified in the top ten of MTAP

Filipino-Turkish Tolerance School participated and topped in the recently held Math and Science Competition Zamboanga Peninsular Edition held at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) Main Campus last August 6 for Math and September 15 at Don Pablo Lorenzo High School for the Science category.

A total of twenty-seven students for Science and twenty-seven students as well for Math category from Elementary Department of FTTS were sent to partake in the said event. There were several schools in the city both public and private contended.

Among the participants who topped in Math category are Ryzle Rajan of Grade I who ranked 10th, 5th Ichiro

Abdurahman, 8th Ashanti Valerie Mabanza and Rhenia-Leigh Regpala, 10th Yanina Camlian from Grade 2, 6th Yousuf Azhar Alamia, 8th Harson Isnani Jr. of Grade 3, 3rd Yoshiro Abdurahman, 8th Ayeasha Yahiya of Grade 4, 4th Hanz Mordred Yahiya, 5th Khalid Ahmad of Grade 5, 1st Fatima Jaszmeen Julmani, 2nd Alfazhree Abdulgafar, 5th Frances Nur-Rahzam Fargas, 6th Trixia Danag and Sharnaena Isnani of Grade 6. For the Science category, Yoshiro Abdurahman ranked 6th, Tixia Danag and Aerochris Kim Melendres ranked 10th.

The said competition was made possible by the Math Teachers Association of the Philippines (MTAP) and other Math and Science coordinators in the city headed by the president of the said organization Mr. Ruben C. Angeles. This is in connection with the celebration of Na-tional Science Club Month (NSCM) with its theme “Be Dazzled by the Magic of Science and Mathematics”.

SSG surprises faculty on

Teachers’ Day

Filipino-Turkish Tolerance School once again celebrated the annual celebration of Nutrition Month last July 2012.

With the theme “Pagkain ng gulay ugaliin, araw-araw itong ihain”, students and teachers united together to make the celebra-tion a successful one. Daily trivia was given

The administrators and teachers receiving surprises from their pupils

FTTS celebrates Nutrition

Month 2012

by: Alfazhree Abdulgafar

Last October 8, the faculty and staff of FTTS were invited to a surprise celebration of Teachers’ Day courtesy of the Supreme Student Government of the Elementary Department and supervised by Teacher Zeynep, Turkish Language teacher.

The celebration included several dance and song numbers from pupils specially dedicated to their respective advisers.

“I did not expect that most of my pupils can dance and sing!” Teacher Gar said. According also to Teacher Al she appreciated the pupils’ efforts and she never expected a surprise celebration to happen. “I thought it will just be an ordinary day.” she added.

everyday to test students’ knowledge about food and health. There were also poster-making, essay and slogan making contests which made the celebration a more exciting event.

The highlight of the said celebra-tion was the Culminating Activity held last July 18, 2012. It was a whole day activity which included different parlor games, booth making, cooking contest, jingle com-petition and selling of healthy goods. A well-rounded individual was invited to be this year’s Guest Speaker. Mr. Abdurahman, a medical doctor, gave a talk about diabetes. Students were satisfied with this year’s fun activities.

This year’s celebration brought out the sense of awareness of the Toleranians on the different healthy foods one should take. Everyone showed sports-manship, good camaraderie and the sense of togetherness during the different activities. With it, I can say that it was a big success.

by: Altirmidhi Urao

by: Frances Fargas

Lower grades bag Mr., Ms. UN

by: Fatima Aleeza Unding

gence in the Question and Answer portion.

The most awaited part of the event was the awarding of the different minor and major awards. Mr. and Ms. Photogenic was given to Mr. Japan (Yoshiro Abdurahman) and Ms. Greece (Trixia Danag). Viewers’ Choice Award was given to Mr. Panama (Sadeeq Apion) and Ms. Panama (Yanina Camlian). Best in Production Number was bagged by Mr. Korea (Rafsan Mansul) and Ms. Greece. Best in Talent and Best in National Costume were given to Mr. India (Harson Isnani Jr.) and Ms. India (Hanina Asda). Mr. India and Ms. Panama garnered this year’s Mr. and Ms. UN.

Filipino-Turkish Tolerance School celebrated the United Nations Month last October 18 at the Multi-purpose Canteen.

One of the highlights of UN Month was the Mr. and Ms. UN. Two participants were chosen from each grade level to compete in the event. The participants entertained the audience with their production number that was choreographed by Ms. Aisha Hakim, Music and Arts teacher. They also displayed their assigned national costumes, that of which were of different countries and showed their intelli-

New law, great concern of the government

The Herald Staff

by: Sharnaena Isnani

JUNE—OCTOBER 2012 4 EDITORIAL THE HERALD

Editor-in-Chief: Fatima Alyanna Abieron Associate Editor: Naeemah Apion Managing Editor: Sharnaena Isnani Section Editors: News Editors: Altirmidhi Urao Michiyo Abdurahman Trixia Dana Feature Editors: Fatima Aleeza Unding Zainab Asgar Sports Editors: Adrienne Gay Moleño Aera Stephanie Eustaquio

Copyreaders/Headline Writers: Fatima Jazmeen Julmani Frances Nur-Rahzam Fargas Editorial Cartoonists: Kaidir Mukarram Gerome Atilano Al-Bakrie Bandahala Photojournalists: Salwa Rajan Sharifa Zam-Zam Sagaral Al-mahrouf Sabandal Contributors: Nisreen Abubakar, Ayeasha Yahiya, Clarizze Eustaquio, Alfazhree Abdulgafar, , Janiba Mansul, Adawiya Mansul, Fadsreiza Amil, Yoshiro Abdurahman

“The most serious glob-al cyber-attacks in the recent

years have revealed that almost

nobody has been investigated,

and nobody has been prosecut-

ed and sentenced.”

-Stein Schjolberg

A new Philippine

cybercrime law intensely

increases punishments for

criminal lying and gives works

over and unchecked powers to

shut down websites and online

information.

The new law specifies

several new acts of cybercrime.

Among those who are not allowed or prohibited

under the rule are “cybersex,” online child pornogra-phy, hacking, getting personal information, and

spamming. The new law also increases the penalty for

fake or false online information. Countless people

don’t agree in this law because many people can be given a long-term jail punishment for just posting

insulting or abusive comments online like posting

something bad on some popular social network-

ing site such as Facebook and Twitter etc. This

law also helps most of the people

like the young ones nowadays by

teaching or making them learn

good things than bad things

onl ine. Giv ing persona l

information to strangers can

affect youths that’s why the laws have been made to serve as a

protection to most of the

people.

This law might be the

answer to the public dreads.

“Don’t forget advices are helpful, if nobody cares about

someone, that someone can be

harmed or mocked down by just

a simple thing ,the cyberworld.

Letters

Editor

JUNE—OCTOBER 2012 EDITORIAL 5 THE HERALD

“Student Council is indeed a good way to show students how to be a good leader, a good listener and a good role model”. These are the words from our former SSG adviser who never gets tired of reminding us as student leaders in our school. In other words, she would like to remind all student leaders to be responsible and sincere in whatever task that they will make. Being a student leader makes us responsible. It gives us something posi-tive to do and at the same

time, builds self-confidence. Most students don’t have chance to be a student leader but every-one deserves that oppor-tunity.

Being a student leader gives a lot of posi-tive things. At an early age, we are exposed to positive and negative things that will help us on how to deal with it. It makes us a better person as we make decisions on our own. Being a student leader enhances also our critical thinking skills for most of the time,

they are the ones who are involved in solving prob-lems. Having these skills boost our self-esteem. Research shows that in a school setting, students who are student leaders are more confident compared to ordinary students. They try to play a big part for the school as they are considered to be the representatives and voices of the students. They seek advice from teachers in whatever problems they encounter. As a result, they become mature and responsible in whatever tasks they do.

The nature of student councils may vary in each school. However, the character of being the voice of the youth makes the student leader to be more responsible and bet-ter in serving their fellow schoolmates. They play as a center of learning for most of the time, they are considered to be the role models in which it plays a big contribution for the school

SSG; A big help for schools?

by: Alyanna Abieron

Dear Editor,

Gusto ko lang magpasala-mat sa free water. Sana, may free food din.

- water addict

Dear water addict,

Salamat sa iyong suhestiyon. Actually, sobra na siguro kung hihingi pa tayo ng free food. Pero kung may budget for that, why not?

- Editor

Dear Editor,

Bakit maalat ang tubig sa CR? I cannot brush my teeth very well because the water tastes like rust.

- concerned new student

Dear concerned new student,

Actually, the water came from ground water but since the school is located near the sea, the water is contaminated with salt water that’s why it’s salty. If you can, just bring your own water for brushing your teeth.

- Editor

Dear Editor,

We cannot play in the playground because the lower grades always occupy the swings and the seesaws. Can we add more equipment so that the playground will be more fun?

- playful kid

Dear playful kid,

I think we cannot buy additional equipment because of the lack of budget and the playground is too small for addi-tional equipment.

- Editor

Dear Editor,

Napansin ko na malinis na ang canteen. Keep it up! Goodbye langaw!

- clean and green students

Dear clean and green student,

Thank you for your positive observation. We will keep it up and we hope you can help the canteen staff to main-tain the cleanliness and orderliness of the canteen.

- Editor

THE HERALD JUNE—OCTOBER 2012 6 FEATURE

What is IFTAR?

Perhaps most of the Filipinos in the country are strange with this term,

but to those who are connected with Turkish nationals they are surely familiar

with this term which is annually observed during the holy month of Ramadan.

Iftar is the meal which is eaten after sunset, the fasting which occurs dur-

ing the month of Ramadan in Muslim tradition. Since people have not eaten at all

during the day, they are often quite starving by the time Iftar comes around, and

most people hasten to end the fast as quickly as possible after sunset. In communi-

ties with a large Muslim population, a cannon may be fired or other signal given to

indicate the end of the day's fast, and the information may be broadcast over the

media as well.

For some people, this is considered as one of the most special moments

since they all gather and eat together in one table and share some religious stories

and experiences.

It is common for people to eat Iftar in large groups, making the fast break-

ing into a community party, and Muslims often try to include charity in their Iftar

meal as well, feeding needy members of the community while they celebrate the

end of the day's fast.

TEN STUDY HABITS OF

SUCCESSFUL PUPILS

1. Try not to do too much studying at one time. If you try to do too much studying at one time, you will tire and your studying will not be very effective.

2. Plan specific times for studying. Schedule specific times throughout the week for your study time.

3. Try to study at the same time each day. When a scheduled study time comes up during the day, you will be mentally prepared to begin studying.

4. Set specific goals for your study times. Goals will help you stay focused and monitor your progress.

5. Start studying when planned. If you procrastinate for any reason, you will find it difficult to get everything done when you need to.

6. Work on the assignment you find most difficult first. Start with your most difficult assignment since this is when you have the most mental energy.

7. Review your notes before beginning an assignment. Reviewing your notes can help you make sure you are doing an assignment correctly.

8. Tell your friends not to call/text you during your study times. Turn off your phone.

9. Call another student when you have difficulty with an assignment. This is a case where "two heads may be better than one."

10. Review you schoolwork over the weekend. This will help you be ready to go on Monday morning when another school week begins.

Supreme Student Government ‘12-’13

President: Frances Nur-Rahzam Fargas

Internal VP: Salwa Rajan

External VP: Alfazhree Abdulgafar

Secretary: Sharnaena Isnani

Treasurer: Aera Stephanie Eustaquio

Auditor: Halleck Emlan

P.I.O.: Sharifa Zam-Zam Sagaral

Representatives:

K2: Rhoden Rajan

G1: Anisa Apion

G2: Yanina Camlian

G3: Juliana Abutazil

G4: Alfahad Adjarani

G5: Arnel Rajan

G6: Fatima Aleeza Unding

An example of Iftar in another country

JUNE—OCTOBER 2012 FEATURE 7 THE HERALD

Odyssey Night ‘12, A Success

by: Aera Stepanie Eustaquio

The Filipino-Turkish Tolerance School (FTTS) once again observed its yearly “Odyssey Night” for 2012 with much fun and thrill last September 21-22, 2012. It started with a kick-off parade from Zamboanga Square Garden toward FTTS School Campus located at Sinunuc, Zamboanga City.

The Odyssey Night activities are being held annually as part of the school’s celebration of the Science Month with the view of inculcating to the minds of the FTTS pupils the importance of Science and how it affects them as school children. It is an activity to train and orient the FTTS school goers on how Science affects their lives thru making them aware that science is life and life is in itself is a world of wonders that is being given meaning by science.

These fun-filled activities were celebrated with some games designed to clearly explain to the school goers what science is and these games were The Sci-Fi Dance to inform the pupils how present inventions made by science spur up the development of their community and how the world became highly

technological because of science. Juice time was also included in the activity to make the pupils realize that fruit juices are nutritious and good for healthy growing kids like them. Exercises were held in the morning to familiarize the pupils how energy makes them strong, healthy and active. Such other important parlor games were held to make the activities colorful and happy.

The Odyssey activities ended on the morning of September 22, 2012 with meaningful messages from the school officials who graced the affair.

Pupils during their dinner Pupils preparing their banner

Pupils display their sci-fi costumes Pupils during the jingle competition

by: Michiyo Abdurahman

World Food Day is celebrated every

year around the world on October 16. World

food day is proclaimed on 1979 by the Con-

ference of the Food and Agriculture Organiza-

tion (FAO).

To celebrate this occasion, Zamboan-

ga City had arranged a poster competition

with this year’s theme “Agricultural coopera-tives - key to feeding the world.” The theme had been chosen to highlight the role of coop-

eratives in improving food security and con-

tributing to the eradication of hunger.

A total of 16 schools both public and

private participated in the said contest which

was held at Grand Astoria Hotel in the said

city.

The poster making contest includes the use of agricultural

materials and fishery products like palay grains, mongo, squash

seeds, corn kernels, peanuts, husks, sea shells, dried seaweeds and

others.

Alidin Abbilul, a grade six pupil of San Roque Elementary

School won 1st in the regional World Food Day poster making

contest. He explains his poster as people from all walks of life

working hand in hand to produce food for all. He received a certif-

icate of participation and a cash prize of P3,000.00. The second

and third place went to Raffyboy Lanoza of Catalina Vda de Jalon

Memorial School and Luke Anthony Tacang of Baliwasan Central

School respectively.

Abbilul will represent region IX in the National WFD

poster making contest in Manila. A cash prize of P15,000.00

awaits the winner. In addition to, the winning entry will be used in

the Food and Agriculture Department of the United Nations

Christmas cards.

Zamboanga celebrates World Food Day

THE HERALD

JUNE—OCTOBER 2012 8 L ITERARY B ITS

L i t e r a r y P i e c e s

When grief inflicts you

As if you want to doom your life

Only thought of pessimistic things

Sufferings, miseries, catastrophes and dwellings.

Lost your hope, lost your way.

Felt the storm, washed away by rain.

Flood of tears kept shedding on your cheeks,

Even curse God for giving you life like this

By distance, you saw familiar faces

It's them, the what you called- best friends

Smiled, Laughed and forgot away the sadness

Now, optimistic things rushed through your brain.

"Thank you God, I should've doubted you", he said.

The lost hope faded only brought sunshine.

Storm vanished, you had your rainbow again

Life maybe cruel, that's why Friends and family are

created.

A Turkish Poem

Banasorsevgiliokuyucu, sanabensöyliyeyim,

Ne kimlikteşukarşındaduranşiirlerim

Biryığınsözki, samîmiyyetiancakhüneri;

Ne sanatkarlıkbilirim, çünkü, ne san’at-kârım

Şiiriçin“gözyaşı”derler; onubilmem, yalnız,

Acizliğimingözyaşıdırbencebütüneserlerim!

Ağlarım, ağlatamam; hissederim, söyleyem-

em;

Diliyokkalbimin, ondan ne kadardertliyim!

Oku, şâyedsanabirduyguluyüreklâzımsa;

Oku, zîrâonuyazdım, ikisözyazdımsa.

A Turkish Poem (English Translation)

Ask me dear reader, Thee I should say,

What identity that my lyrics stand in front of

you

A clastring word that sencerety all their ability;

I am not an artist because of that I did not know

the art

People say that poem is a tear , I am not sure,

but...

I think all my works are tears of my weakness

I cry, but I cannot make cry; I feel, but I cannot

say

My heart has not a tongue so that I am afflicted

Read, if ever you need emotional heart

Read, because I wrote this if ever, written some

words

Takdang Aralin Mamaya Na,

Gadgets Muna

By: Fatima Jazmeen Julmani

Kung ika’y papipiliin, takdang aralin? o gadgets muna. yan ang kadalasang nangyayari sa mga kabataan ngayon. Mas sinasabikan pa ang mga makabagong teknolohiya kaysa sa takdang aralin.

Likas sa mga kabataan ngayon ang paggamit ng iba’t ibang makabagong teknolohiya tulad ng Ipad, Iphone, PSP, Tablet, at Laptop kung saan nagagamit ang mga social networking sites tulad ng Facebook, Friendster, Tweeter, at iba pa.

Ngunit alam mo ba kung anu-ano ang mga masasamang maidudulot ng mga ito? Maaari itong maging sanhi ng katamaran ng mga tao lalung-lalo na ng mga kabataan.

Mag-isip-isip ka, anong pipiliin mo? Landas ng katamaran? o landas ng karunungan.

En Yakin Arkadas Larim

Ögretmenim, okulum, e〝itimim

sizleri

Ne kadar çok özledim

Bu yaz geçmek bilmedi

Heycanim dinmek bilmedi

Kaunstuk ya sonunda ödeulerim

Olursa olsan

Yeter ki sizlerde benimle olun.

(English Translation)

My Best Friends

My teacher, my school, my education

Missing you so much as my companion

This summer was like a long period

That makes my excitement too odd.

Being together again is fine

Having a lot of assignments made you

mine

My teacher, my school, my education – BEST FRIENDS.

Friends By: Keziah Lenra A. Bartolome

Friends are the ones who care

and always there for you,

A friend always loves you and

always trust you.

Having friends means you have

a special talent .

Picking and choosing them

needs to have intelligent.

True friends are loving ,

caring, trusting and believing.

What ever happens they are

always present..

Friends are one of the

important things in life.

JUNE—OCTOBER 2012 THE HERALD SCIENCE 9

Science Month Celebra t ion, A Success

Science month is always observed in every school on the month of September. To celebrate it, the Filipino-Turkish Tolerance Elementary School had prepared amusing and in-formative activities for the students with the theme “Be Dazzled by the Magic of Science and Mathematics.”

The first activity was the trivia. It started on September 3. Science teachers gave trivia questions. This was done every morning during the formation time. Grade 6 students won first place for the higher level and Grade 3 students for the lower level.

There was also Poster Making Contest; this was conducted last September 15. First placer for the higher level was Adawiya Mansul and for the lower level was Roxanne Panisales.

On September 12, there was Slogan Making Contest. Winners were Altirmidhi Urao for higher level and Rafsan Mansul for lower level.

Another activity was conducted during the third week of the month; Essay Writing Contest. This contest was only open for grades 4 to 6. Each grade level has two representatives. The one who brought home the bacon was Naeemah Apion of Grade 5.

One of the highlights of this month celebration: the

apple of the eyes of the students, the Odyssey. Everyone enjoyed this activity although the weather was not favorable. It first started with a parade in Square Garden, Sinunuc to FTTS Campus at 6:30 pm. The most active students were the group 3, Amazing Atoms. The best jingle and sci-fi dance were shot by the group 4, Great Galaxians. There were also fun parlor games. The overall winner for this event was the Great Galaxians.

And for the culminating activity, which was observed at the last week of the month, the Science Fair and the Battle of the Brains. The winning experiments for the Science Fair were: 1st placer was Sharnaena’s group who experimented sounding chip; 2nd placer was Alamia’s group who experimented elephant toothpaste; and 3rd placer was the Abutazil’s group who experimented floating egg.

This year’s Science month celebration was a success. Looking forward for next year’s fun-filled Science month.

Pupils play egg catching during Odyssey, the highlight of Science Month

by: Alyanna Abieron

FTTS joins Science Compet i t ion

by: Naeemah Apion

Filipino-Turkish Tolerance school

joined Zamboanga Peninsular School

Science Competit ion at Don

Pablo Lorenzo Memorial High School

last September 15.

Each grade level was given one hour

to answer all the questions. The

competition started at 8 am and ended

at 12 noon.

Students from the said school who

made it to the top are Yoshiro

Abdurahman, Aerochrise Kim Melen-

dres of grade 4 and Trixia Danag of

grade 6B.

THE HERALD JUNE—OCTOBER 2012 10 GALLERY

JUNE—OCTOBER 2012 SNAPSHOTS 11 THE HERALD

Soccer is a very popular sport. It’s also very popular in FTTS. Students both in elementary and high school are addicted

to this game. Why should we play soccer? Here are seven rea-

sons to play this sport.

First, it’s a good exercise for the body. Soccer is in con-stant motion except when the ball goes out of bounds. This will

build up your endurance. With all the running, it is a good cardi-

ovascular work-out. Leg strength is also developed from both

running and kicking the ball.

Second, it promotes teamwork as it is a team sport. As

with other sports, soccer will help develop you into more of a

team player. Team playing on the field may extend off the field

into other work, such as a classroom. Also soccer can be reward-

ing to be able to say that you were part of a group that reached

an accomplishment together.

Why Play Soccer?

Third, it develops your concentration. When

playing on the field, you have to be able to be constantly

alert of what is going on. Being aware of where the ball

is on the field, as well as where your players are on the

field will help your concentration off the field.

Fourth, it’s a stress-reliever. Kicking the ball

around can be a form of therapy. It will take your mind

off things while you are concentrating.

Fifth, it’s a form of communication. Soccer isn’t all about running around the field kicking the ball. Soccer relies a lot on communication.

Lastly, soccer is fun! Soccer is a good sport to

gather your friends and just have some fun. It can also be

a good challenge for people. What other sport relies

entirely on your feet to win?

FTTS in PSZCAA ‘12

by: Gay Moleño

Private Schools in Zamboanga City

Athletics Association 2012 was observed and

celebrated last September 28-30 at the campus

of Ateneo de Zamboanga University in Tum-

aga, Zamboanga City.

This event was joined by different competitive schools

in the said city. One of the schools who participated was the

Filipino-Turkish Tolerance School.

FTTS engaged in different games like soccer, chess and

table tennis. There were 16 participants for soccer, 3 in chess

and 2 in table tennis.

In soccer game, FTTS had competed with the Immac-

ulate Concepcion Elementary School with the score of 1-3,

Claret School of Zamboanga with the score of 1-3 and Ateneo

de Zamboanga University with the score of 0-5.

In chess, Hanz Yahiya, Adriel Eustaquio of grade 4 and

Jazmeen Julmani of grade 6B participated this event. Yahiya

and Eustaquio bait 2 wins and 3 lose while Julmani baits 3 wins

and 2 lose.

In table tennis, Alfazhree Abdulgafar and Almahrouf

Sabandal of grade 6A joined this game. “I really enjoyed this

year’s PSZCAA! It’s much better than last year,” Julmani,

chess player commented.

Chess p layers during their match: FTTS vs. FTTS

The athletes during the parade

JUNE—OCTOBER 2012 12 SPORTS THE HERALD