History

History of Golden Acres National High School

Every success story has a humble beginning, and this becomes the start of something big and remarkable.

This holds true to Golden Acres National High School which traces its beginning as one of the annexes of Las Piñas National High School in 1994 by virtue of Municipal Resolution 227-91 sponsored by then Councilor Luis Bustamante and signed by Former Mayor Gabriel P. Casimiro duly authorized by the then Sangguniang Bayan of Las Piñas.

Located at a former garbage dumping site at Lot A Block IV, Macapuno Street along Marcos Alvarez Avenue, in Barangay Talon I, the school which was then called Las Piñas National High School-Golden Acres Annex, initially had two 2-story buildings (1 Academic Building with 5 classrooms and 1 Learning Resource Center which housed the library, home economics practice house, guidance office and the office of the principal). 

When it was inaugurated on June 6, 1994, the school had an enrolment of 581 students. These students came from the nearby Barangays of Talon, Almanza, and Pilar.  There were initially 10 classes from the first year to the third year with a teaching staff consisting of 19 teachers who all came from the main school. 

The present GANHS is a big improvement over its 1994 version. Within the span of a few years, two buildings were added to its skyline: the 6-room, 3-story DPWH Building, and a 3-room, 3-story Villar Building funded nationally. To be credited for these are the then Congressman Manuel B. Villar Jr and Mayor Vergel A. Aguilar.

Through the years, the student population increased. This presented new problems in administration and management. The cudgel was first taken by the charismatic and cool former guidance counselor of the main school, Mr. Ricardo B. De los Santos (1994-2000), the first Officer-In-Charge whose term saw the growth of GANHS from a fledgling and struggling institution to a full-grown one.

In 2000, when Mr. Ricardo B. De los Santos was promoted to Principal of Las Piñas North National High School, Miss Leticia S. De Lachina, a disciplinarian with a heart, who once served as P.E Department Head at the main school, took over the leadership of the school (2000-2008).

The next eight years saw the principalship of Miss Leticia S. De Lachina with several developments and she has inspired many of her faculty to grow professionally. She answered the needs of a continually growing student population in terms of more chairs and an expanded canteen and library. She is best remembered and credited for making a big change in the school because it was during her term in 2004 when what used to be an annex school evolved into the Golden Acres National High School, named after the subdivision, where the school is situated. 

From March to May 2010, the brilliant and charming Division Education Supervisor of English, Dr. Violeta M. Gonzales, took over the stewardship of the school after the retirement of Miss De Lachina.  Dr. Gonzales may have served only for a short period, but she has nevertheless left an imprint worth remembering especially worth mentioning was the very organized graduation ceremonies held during her short stint and the smooth transition of power to the next administrator.

Miss Phondora S. Capistrano (2008-2009), the soft-spoken and congenial former officer-in-charge of Las Piñas East National High School-Talon Village Annex, took over from where Miss De Lachina left off. She is one, whose star has been steadily rising and shining brightly, thanks to her cool, practical, and nonsensical approach to problems. She had a different management style. In less than a year, tangible and intangible changes were felt and seen on the campus. Miss Capistrano was not to stay long though.  She left the school in May 2009 to move on to the position of Principal III at Las Piñas East National High School, but not without leaving a legacy that will be passed on from one generation of GANHSter to another. The school gradually became one of the leading schools in the division both in the academic and co-curricular achievements. But more than that, she had left a battle cry which everyone had taken to heart: to continue the culture of excellence.

Upon the arrival of a new dynamic lady principal from CAA National High School Annex in June 2009 in the person of Dr. Edita B. Valdez, the school improved by leaps and bounds in all areas despite the infancy stage of her administration. One of her early achievements is the decongestion of the school population to a level conducive to quality learning made sustainable through its available resources. Out of the school savings, the school underwent a metamorphosis that never fails to amaze its visitors and alumni alike. The face-lifting of different offices like the principal’s office school library, school clinic, guidance office, property/supply room, and the repainting of school buildings and classrooms are positive proofs of this lady's creative mind and determination in making the school glitter-like gold in all aspects, truly living up to its name.  

In a sudden turn of events weeks after the opening of the school year 2013-2014, the school welcomed its new principal, Mr. Carlos Alexander S. Rigon.  He is an accomplished administrator having served as Officer-In-Charge of Las Piñas East National High School’s Annex-Talon Village and Equitable Village respectively.  He then went on to bring honors and prestige as principal of Las Piñas North National High School with his creative, visually appealing, and award-winning innovations.  With Mr. Rigon as administrator, GANHS saw a genuine transformation never before seen, from the students’ improved achievements and discipline to the promotion of the teachers’ welfare and development, and down to the aesthetic enhancement of the physical facilities, the school is truly in good hands.

November 2018, we welcome our new principal Alejandro G. Esperanza, Ed. D. from Las Piñas National High School Almanza who’s charmed conquered the hearts of the GANHS faculty, staff, and students. 

August 31, 2019, the young and dynamic principal from Las Piñas East National High School Equitable Village Annex, Darwin B. Mayo is the current Officer-in-Charge of GANHS.  Mr. Mayo faces challenges during this time of pandemic brought about by COVID-19. He says “Education must continue even in times like this. COVID-19 will not be the reason to hinder the education of the students. This is the time that we need to be united to win this battle” he was optimistic that teachers’ acceptance to the challenges of the new normal will not hinder to deliver quality education amidst COVID 19 to the students of Golden Acres National High School, and he remains positive in achieving the goal of the Department of Education to deliver the quality education even in a new normal set up.

The young, beautiful, and dynamic principal from Las Piñas Science National High Jennifer T. Erispe, Principal II was welcome on May 24, 2021, as the next school head. The school continues to soar high and achieve greater heights with its students and teachers giving a sense of pride to GOLDEN ACRES NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL that makes everyone proud; even still it is pandemic, she implements programs, activities, and projects based on the needs of the learners, teachers, and staff. 

To date, the GANHS Family welcomes Angelo D. Armas, Principal II as the new School Head on January 11, 2023. He is an enthusiastic and energetic School Head of Talon National High School; as our new School Head his emblem is a witty, organized, and compassionate leader, he continues to address improvements in the learning outcomes through effective school management that GANHS soars.