History

APARRI WEST NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Bulala Norte, Aparri, Cagayan

A very tragic experience of sea mishap where students were drowned while crossing the mighty Cagayan River in going to school in the town of Aparri gave birth to a vision of putting up a Secondary School right at the heart of Bulala Norte, Aparri, Cagayan, an institution of leaning that would answer the challenges of illiteracy and ignorance confronting the youth whose noble mission is to trample down the complexities of life, giving a better promise and a brighter future for the Aparrianos of the west.

Deeply touched by the tragedy, as a part of his noble vision to educate the youth, Hon. Mayor Ismael V. Tumaru, spearheaded the move of coming up a Memorandum of Agreement with Aparri School of Arts and Trades (ASAT) through Dr. Vicente R. Paguila so that ASAT extension was opened in 1997 though temporarily housed in Bulala Elementary School with the permission of Principal Romualdo Cardenas. The late Felino de la Cruz was designated as Teacher - in-Charge until 2005.

The pioneer teachers who were brave enough to face the challenges of running a newly institutionalized school were Ms. Marjorie Curioso, Mr. Sol Calata, Mr. Jessie Bacuyag, Mr. Dominador A. Sosa and Mr. Victor Antonio all from ASAT. On its onset of operation, ninety first year students were benefited from their goodwill.

In 1998, since ASAT was acquired by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), the supervision of the school was turned over to Lallo National High School, heralding the establishment of Lallo National High School Bulala Norte Annex. With the dedication and commitment of the pioneer teachers coupled with lots of sacrifices, the school grew slowly making use of the very minimal resources available. This condition touched the heart of the Velasco families and caused them to donate a parcel of land for the site of the school. Due to lack of funds, local materials like nipa and bamboo were used to construct temporary classrooms.

Looking into the importance of education, the community visualized a greater opportunity of youth development thus enrolment slowly increased; hence there was a need for additional classroom buildings to cater the needs of the students. Considering this problem, the Mayor requested financial assistance from Congressman Patrick Antonio. It was in this event that the school began to flourish when the latter granted the school with two-classroom building, replacing the nipa-bamboo made classrooms.

Subsequently, the Carrao families were so compassionate also to donate q parcel of their land opposite to the old site of the school where another two-classroom building was erected to complete the classrooms for the four year levels of a secondary school.

In 2004, Mrs. Nimfa A. Alagao succeeded Mr. Felino de la Cruz in running the school. Under her administration from 2004 to 2008, as the enrolment increased, she was able to request additional classroom buildings from the Municipality of Aparri from Sen. Loren Legarda and from former Pres. Gloria Macaoagal- Arroyo through Municipal Mayor Ismael V. Tumaru. Addressing the technological demands of students, 10 computer units were granted to the school by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

The institution of this secondary school is in fact a welcome relief to the parents and the students for it is catering five western barangays of Aparri like Bulala Norte, Bulala Sur, Navagan, Linao and Bisagu aside from the neighboring barangay of Ballesteros like Palloc.

After a decade, through the initiative of Mrs. Alagao, the school status of dependency on Lallo National High School subsequently changed and settled its independence when the municipal government through the Sangguniang Bayan passed the Resolution No. 2008-089 renaming Lallo National High School Bulala Norte Annex to Aparri West National High School. This decision led to the subsequent enactment of the Municipal Ordinance No. 2008 103 by the same body on February 18, 2008, affirming the separation and nationalization of this institution as secondary school. The formal program of its separation and renaming was held on March 5, 2008.

At the early part of 2009, Mr. Gilbert I. Colosaga took over Mrs. Alagao in the office. Hooked in the belief that the school does not prosper until the sch0ol personnel is not intact, he first established permanency of teachers and he simultaneously carpentered the physical structure of the school. In three years of piloting the school, he was able to create one school principal item and 11 permanent teachers (the borrowed items from Lallo National High School were granted to the school); his administration was able to construct concrete perimeter fences, two-door comfort room (PTA project), school stage, three-door comfort room and put up internet connection. Mr. Colosaga was able also to request fund from the office of Hon. Maria Oliva B. Pascual, Cagayan 1 District representative, for the putting up of functional school water system and it was granted.

In the second quarter of the S.Y. 2012-2013, Mr. Liberato T. Umangay, Jr., Ph. D., the current school principal, has continuously carpentered and improved the physical make up of the school despite the fact that the sea is getting closer so fast to the perimeter of the institution. The new administration has replaced the roof of some school buildings both in old site and new site, and is addressing bit by bit the demand of information and communication technology as badly needed for the learners to become computer literate. Actually, an attempt to restore the 10 computer units granted to the school by the DTT that were not anymore functional was made but no one was restored, thus, some alternative ways to source out funds have been generated and will be generated for the acquisition of prioritized school facilities. Indeed, the school has already acquired one unit multi-media projector. Moreover, the school has been granted with one building for computer laboratory by Sen. Enrile througn the municipal government of Aparri. In fact, the construction of the said building is going on.

Now, after 16-year, the school has already produced productive and competent Citizens and is looking onward to producing productive and responsible citizens equipped with the essential competencies and skills for both life-long learning and employment as envisioned in the K to 12 Basic Education Program.

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

A. STATUSs OF BASIC EDUCATION

1. Teachers

There are eleven (11) regular permanent teachers and two (2) Local School Board teachers. These teachers teach their major fields of specialization. There are some teachers who were assigned other Subjects to teach which are not along their major/minor fields. TLE, Physics and values Education were given as their additional loads. Alt these teachers have undergone trainings, outside as well as inside (INSET) the school to provide the needed skills and knowledge in the implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program, the Revised Basic Education Program and the 2010 Secondary Education Curriculum conducted by the Department of Education and other government and non- government organizations/agencies.

To improve teachers' teaching methods and strategies, teachers attended training on the implementation of SEC 2010 and other related trainings.

Teachers' Day was also celebrated to give importance to the role teachers play in the development of the youth.

2. Classroom

The school is a recipient of a 7 mx8 m computer laboratory workshop building worth P500,000.00 for food processing students from the Municipal Government of Aparri. The said building is on its construction phase.

The roofing of the administration building and another building in the new site were replaced through an aid coming from the municipal government. Other buildings were repaired through the MOOE.

3. Armchairs

The school is in need of 100 more of tablet arm chairs. Old chairs were repaired. However, the number is not enough to provide a 1:1 student- chair ratio.

4. Textbooks

The school is a recipient of the SEMP (Science ll, Science IV and MAPEH II) and NPSBE (Science I and, Science l and MAPEHI and iv).

5. Instructional Equipment

The school has a very limited laboratory equipment. Thus, science teaching is limited only to imagination if not within the experiences of students. Aware of the significant contribution of instructional equipment in the advancement of Science and Technology, one (1) unit LCD and one (1) unit screen were purchased from the proceeds of fund raising activities such as popularity and beauty contests

6. Community Service/Linkages

Linkages to other government and non- government organizations, and the other stakeholders were strengthened. As a result, more financial.

aides come as supplementary budget for the training and seminars of students as well as teachers and for some other instructional needs.

B. SECTOR PERFORMANCE OUTCOMESs

1. Expanding Access to Basic Education

1.a Enrolment

Enrolment for SY 2012- 2013 is two hundred twenty five (225) a difference of seven as compared last year.

1.b Completion Rate= 64%

1.c Drop- out Rate = 4%

1.d Repeaters' Rate = 2.2%

1.e Graduation Rate= 100%

1.f Student- Teacher ratio = 20:1

1.g Retention Rate = 85.8%

1.h Transition rate = 85.56%

1. Survival Rate = 64%

2. Improving the Quaity and Relevance of Basic Education

2.a Achievement Level Based on the 2012 National Achievement Test

for Fourth Year:

Mathematics - 52.23%

English - 42.28%

Science - 34.73%

Filipino - 47.23%

Araling Panlipunan- 52.90%

Overall MPS - 44.93%

2.a Achievement Level Based on the 2012 National Career Assessment Examination (Year ll1):

General Scholastic Aptitude - 36.00%

Manipulative Aptitude - 58.54%

Clerical Aptitude - 45.84%

Entrepreneurial Aptitude - 40.70%

Overall - 43.50%%

III. SUBJECT AREA ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Science

1. Remedial instructions were conducted particularly in Fourth Year.

2. The school sent student- delegates to the YES- O competition held at Lallo,

Cagayan.

English/Filipino

The school sent nine students to the 2012 Division Schools Press Conference and one student bagged 10 Place in Photojournalism while two advisers won First Place in Editorial Writing (English) and 5th Place in Sports News Writing (Filipino), respectively.

Activities to strengthen English and Filipino include:

1. Remedial Program

2. English Day policy

3. Development of HOTS- based test in English

Mathematics

The school sent twelve (12) students and two (2) coaches in the District MTAP Elimination Round.

Activities to strengthen Mathematics instruction include:

1. Use of Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM)

2. Remedial program

3. Development of HOTS- based tests.

MAPEH

Sports competitions and beauty and brain contests were conducted. Students were selected to represent the school in triangular, district, and division meets.

Projects

1. Completed the roof of the stage.

2. Continued the perimeter fencing of the school by using temporary posts,

Woods and bamboo.

3. Repaired the windows of the SSG office.

4. A pressurized water tank was made available.

5. A mini- gym was constructed.

6. Gate of the old site was placed.

IV.BEST PRACTICES:

1. Establishment of an improved rapport between and among stakeholders through transparency.

2. Creation of special committees to monitor implementation of new programs and other special projects.

3. Sustaining teamwork in monitoring students' performances.

4. Sustaining linkages with government and non- government organizations.

5. Awarding certificate of recognition to performing teachers, students and parents.

V. TARGETS FOR CY 2013:

Basing from our achievements this year, the following are put forward as our targets for the calendar year 2013.

1. Increase the following performance indicators:

a. Completion rate (from 64% to 70%6)

b. Graduation rate (maintain- 100%)

C. Retention rate (from 85.80% to 90%)

d. Transition rate (from 85.56% to 88%) and

e. Survival rate (from 64% to 70%)

MAPEH

Sports competitions and beauty and brain contests were conducted. Students were selected to represent the school in triangular, district, and division meets.

Projects

1. Completed the roof of the stage.

2. Continued the perimeter fencing of the school by using temporary posts,

Woods and bamboo.

3. Repaired the windows of the SSG office.

4. A pressurized water tank was made available.

5. A mini- gym was constructed.

6. Gate of the old site was placed.

IV.

BEST PRACTICES:

1. Establishment of an improved rapport between and among stakeholders through transparency.

2. Creation of special commitees to monitor implementation of new programs and other special projects.

3. Sustalning teamwork in monitoring students' performances.

4. Sustaining linkages with government and non- government organizattons.

5. Awarding certificate of recognition to performing teachers, students and

parents.