News Update
By: Teacher Raymond, Grit and Jane
Kick off your Spirit High!
As the year 2011 finally closed, another year unfolds. 2012 is the year of the dragon, which is why we should expect to have a towering success as we continue with our individual endeavor! Since Celi aims for excellence, the school provides edutainment to students so that they will not only learn but also can have a world-class experience! Quality education! More excitement! More fun! More international friends to meet!
In view of this, Celi has chosen the new set of sportsfest committee for 2012, spearheaded by Miss Jessa Gonido, with her leadership, we can expect for myriad events that would surely strengthened one’s enthusiasm and sportsmanship. This year’s sportsfest was officially launched last January 20, 2012. The opening salvo was very magnificent and colorful. Under the extreme heat of the sun, the spirited students, staff and teachers started the parade from Bigfoot ground heading towards Celi premise, dressed up with their native costumes and full of excitement. The event was highlighted with the Mardigras ,participated by the different teams. The Green Team, who emerged as the overall winner last year, had captured the audience as they presented the Maskara Festival in Bacolod and luckily grabbed the 1st place in the said event. The Yellow Team who was the winner last year’s cheerdance competition got the 2nd place with their lovely flowery looks representing Panagbenga festival in Baguio. The Red Team who performed the Ati-Atihan festival got the 3rd and the Blue team with their ethnic costume performed the Sinulog festival and got the 4th place. The said competition was followed by Mr. and Ms. Celi 2012 in which each team has proudly presented their candidates. The candidates have done their best for the question and answer portion. Luckily, the students from Korea and Vietnam, Sam and Cherry, brag themselves in front of the spectators and proudly crowned as Mr. and Ms. Celi 2012. Indeed, everyone was overwhelmed after the successful launching!
Students’ Articles
" LOVE "
By: Hosoe Takuya
Life becomes meaningless without love since it is the foundation in order to live peacefully and harmoniously. For me love has two types; first is Love for the family and it is the most important and incomparable. It is about giving love unconditionally no matter how imperfect of each member. Second is the Love for a friend. It teaches us to mingle with the society, accept one’s differences and help us survive in this world of trickery. So, give Love and it will be returned to you a million times.
My Unforgettable Experience
By: Lee Sang-Hee
In February 6, 2012, there was an earthquake and I was very worried because it’s my first experiencing that and I didn’t know what to do. Though it was only a slight earthquake but we were rushing towards outside the building. Being traumatized of what happened in Japan I guess! Well, it’s better safe than sorry folks!
Take Time
By: Isaac Yong
Take time to think; it’s the source of power
Take time to play; it’s the secret of perpetual youth
Take time to read; it’s the fountain of wisdom
Take time to be friendly; it’s the road to happiness
Take time to laugh; it’s the music of the soul
Take time to work; it’s the price of success
by: Jocel Arong, Jingle Banguerigo, Shirra Augusto
"You come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly." - Sam Keen
“When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace. - Jimi Hendrix Ingersoll
“There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.” - Mother Teresa
“I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go, things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right, you believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” - Marilyn Monroe
Word of the Month
PRETENTIOUS [pri-ten-shuhs]
- full of pretense or pretension
- characterized by assumption of dignity or importance
- making an exaggerated outward show; ostentatious
- But with its pretentious aura, it doesn't have any idea how ludicrous it is
- The houses in the neighborhood are large and pretentious.
Examples:
Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pretentious
Jokes
Prepared By: John Paul Espejon
- After death, man asks to the hell manager: : "Can I make a short call to my spouse? "
Hell manager: "OK."
Man after call: "How much should I pay for it?"
Hell manager: : "Nothing, hell to hell is free of cost.. hahaha"
Trivia
by: John Paul Espejon
- During Medieval times, girls ate unusual foods on St. Valentine's Day to have a dream of their future husband.
- In Wales, love spoons of wood were carved and given as gifts on February 14th. Hearts, keys and keyholes formed the favorite theme of decorations on the spoons, which together symbolized- "You unlock my heart!"
- The Taj Mahal at Agra, India is perhaps the most splendid gift of love. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beautiful wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Work on the Taj began in 1634 and continued for almost 22 years. It took the labor of 20,000 workers from all over India and Central Asia.
- Valentine's Day is named after the Patron Saint - Saint Valentine.
- It has been estimated that as many as one billion cards are sent world-wide each year, on Valentine's Day.
- St. Valentine's Day was declared an official holiday in 1537, by England's King Henry VIII
- Sweden is the only country that does not celebrate Valentine's Day.
Health Corner
By: Sahlee Pearl Conson
The Top 10 Health Benefits of Kissing
Kissing Is... One of the easiest ways to express affection and say I love you. Kissing is a universal language that requires no translation to glean it's message. Kissing has amazing health benefits. Best Kisses is a unique kissing photo website promoting the power of love one kiss at a time.
Have been documented in medical studies offering amazing advantages for a long and healthy life.
1.Those who kiss their partner goodbye each morning live five years longer than those who don’t.
2. Kissing is great for self-esteem. It makes you feel appreciated and helps your state of mind.
3. Kissing burns calories, 2-3 calories a minute and can double your metabolic rate. Research claims that three passionate kisses a day (at least lasting 20 seconds each) will cause you to loose an entire extra pound! It's time to start that kissing diet!
4. Kissing is a known stress-reliever. Passionate kissing relieves tension, reduces negative energy and produces a sense of well being, lowering your cortisol ‘stress’ hormone.
5. Kissing uses 30 facial muscles and it helps keep the facial muscles tight, preventing baggy cheeks! The tension in the muscles caused by a passionate kiss helps smooth the skin and increases the circulation.
6. Kissing is good for the heart, as it creates an adrenaline which causes your heart to pump more blood around your body. Frequent kissing has scientifically been proven to stabilize cardiovascular activity, decrease blood pressure and cholesterol.
7. Those who kiss quite frequently are less likely to suffer from stomach, bladder and blood infections.
8. During a kiss, natural antibiotics are secreted in the saliva. Also, the saliva contains a type of anesthetic that helps relieve pain.
9. Kissing reduces anxiety and stops the 'noise' in your mind. It increases the levels of oxytocin, an extremely calming hormone that produces a feeling of peace.
10. The endorphins produced by kissing are 200 times more powerful than morphine.