The symbolic design of San Nicolas Elementary School is emblazoned with several dot lines edging the logo symbolizing the existence of life and external influences that affects it. At the center of the logo is an open book and a pen(symbolizes knowledge), a star (whose flame kept on burning which symbolizes the never-ending enlightenment) and the school motto, the Latin phrase “ LVX SIT (lux sit) ” which means Let There Be Light(for dispelling ignorance) back grounded by glaring rays (the highly competent graduates of the school) encompasses the ideals and ambitions aspired for through the educative process; encased by a circle embodies the unending provision of quality basic education Beyond it is the bold printed name of the school and the year the school was established, enclosed by another circle which symbolizes the enormous endeavors of the school and its stakeholders. |
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SCHOOL HISTORY The San Nicolas Elementary School is a multigrade pilot school in the District of General Luna which is about 7 km. away from the town proper. The school was established in the year 1956. It was then located at Sitio Maulawin in the house owned by Teodoro Yulde and the school started with only one permanent teacher teaching grade I pupils. It was the time of Felipe Pintano as Teniente del Barrio. The school then moved to another location which was also a part of Yulde’s land and thru bayanihan movement of the community they built classroom made up bamboo and weaved coconut leaves as walls and anahaw leaves as roof. The school then was a primary school offering classes from grades I – IV under the mentorship of Mrs. Gensaya of Lopez, Quezon and Mr. Amboy Abellila. The site has no clear donation and only verbal agreement was made between the Teodoro Yulde and the school. In the year 1960, Leandro Merle promised to the community that if he wins in the barangay election he will donate 1(one) hectare of land as new school site. On that same year, the school located in Sitio Maulawin was transferred to its new site in Sitio Central in the land owned by Leandro Merle. The PTA built a school building made up bamboo, coconut leaves and anahaw and it was formally named as San Nicolas Elementary School. Unfortunately the school building made from local materials were severely damaged by typhoon. Until after the government gave aid for the construction of new concrete school building. One of the classrooms was name Gusaling Merle in honor of the school site donor but after many years it was dilapidated and replace by another school building. One of the teachers during that time was Mr. Hilario. During those time there was no road to pass through and pupils walked between planted coconut trees to reach the school. In the year 1975, when Berning Mercado agreed to donate the right of way, that’s the time the school became along the barangay road. Simultaneously When the Teniente del Barrio Leandro Merle terminated his term and later on died, Tomas Merle the son of Leandro Merle promised to continue his father’s verbal donation of the school site. In the later years, he ordered the PTCA to compress the fence of the school and he was able to withdraw nearly one-fourth of the previous verbally donated land leaving just 2 742.75 sq. meters from the original 1 hectare. It was Tomas Merle and wife Cleotilde Merle, after 22 years, formalized the donation on October, 1982, through a notarized deed of donation to the Municipal Government exclusively for school purposes with Tax declaration No. 255. Mr. Fernando Dueñas was the school head during that time. The school progressed during the succeeding years up to the present, having 3 buildings, 3 teachers and 3 academic classrooms catering 107 pupils at present. It was the first school in General Luna District that raised fund for the purchase of computer and also the first school that launched computer literacy program for elementary grade level on year 2004. There are numbers of TV sets, DVD players, karaoke and newly acquired sound system used for teaching purposes and school activities. It was purchased under the leadership of Mr. Eutiquio A. Empleo as school principal, Mr. Manolo H. Mercado as PTA President. At present, school year 2010 – 2011, San Nicolas Elementary School is aiming to be a competent school in the coming years guided with school motto: LUX SIT (Let There Be Light).
SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS A. School Health and Nutrition Program 1. Deworming Day This was given twice a year for Grade I pupils which started one month after the opening of classes. 2. Healthy Teeth and Gum Dental Program This program of the school of giving toothbrush and toothpaste was also given emphasis to alleviate the sufferings of school age children of giving advice on how to maintain healthy and cavity-free teeth. 3. Updates Pupils Health Records This is to monitor the health condition of the pupils and give immediate action on their health problem. 4. Supplementary Feeding The School feeding has been conducted by the school through canteen fund and the efforts of Barangay Council and PTA . B. Every Child A Reader Program (ECARP) This is a program that should be implemented long ago so as to eradicate the non- readers of the school. This is a national program of DepEd which imposes the NO-READ NO MOVE policy which means no pupil will be promoted in the next higher grade if she/ he cannot read. The school abides on this program, lettings the pupils be inside the classroom at 12:30 for their reading activity until 1:00 in the afternoon before the start of the regular class hours daily C. Child Friendly School The school is continuously moving on in the implementation of this program to encourage children’s participation in school and community, enhances children’s health and well-being, guarantee safe and protective spaces for children, encourage enrolment and completion, ensure children’s high academic achievement and success, raise teaches’ morale and motivation and to mobilize community support for education. D. Phil-IRI and SRA This program aims to assess the reading ability of the pupils as far as their reading skills and comprehension on the selection is concern. E. Special Events, Activities/ School Reports Programs in school on the different celebrations were conducted to make the pupils aware and familiarized about it. Sports were also organized such as, chess, athletics, and contested/ participated in the district and congressional level contest. As a result, sportsmanship, camaraderie and competitiveness were developed among pupils. F. Remedial Instruction Different activities were done on the conduct of remedial instructions such as individual teaching for slow learners, enrichment instructions for fast learners using the workbook and follow up lesson. G. Peer Tutoring Peer Tutoring daily by trained pupils in a ChildFund Philippines sponsored training seminar in Ouan's Farm, Lucena City. It focuses on reading every 12:30 – 1:00 pm, there were 12 peer tutors helping their classmates to improve their reading skills. H. Scouting Pupils participated in the BSP and GSP encampment activity to build pupils’ self-reliance, self-discipline and self-respect. Improve themselves: personal qualities, values and their outlook in life as well as to nurture respect of, participation in, and caring for the community, nation and world while fostering a commitment of service to others.
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