Department of Education
Region III-Central Luzon
Division of Tarlac Province
Tarlac National High School (Main)
Macabulos Drive, Brgy. San Roque, Tarlac City
School ID. 300996 // Telephone No. (045) 982-2010 // SHS ID. 34555//
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DR. YOLANDA MARIN GONZALES
Principal IV
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Congratulations Bryan Amir Stevenson for being the Philippine representative on Seoul International Youth Archery FESTA 2017 at Seoul, South Korea!
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YOLANDA M. GONZALES, Ed.D. (Principal IV)
Most Outstanding Principal IV ( Division of Tarlac Province), Most Outstanding Principal (PAPI Award), and Gold USA Awardee (Boyscout of the Philippines)
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TNHS Pride. The Special Program in the Arts- Music, together with Dr. Yolanda M. Gonzales (Principal IV) and Agnes T. Canlas (HT VI, MAPEH), prepares for the incoming Penabur International Choir Festival at Jakarta, Indonesia (Photo courtesy to Fernando D. Capiendo Jr.).
SPA Music to join Penabur International Choir Festival at Jakarta, Indonesia
The Special Program in the Arts (SPA) Music composed of 22 students from SPA Grade 8 and 9 will represent the Philippines at Jakarta, Indonesia for the Penabur International Choir Festival on Sept. 5-9, 2017.
The team will compete under the Junior High School Choir category and will face other teams from around the world.
Mr. Christian Angelo Feliciano (Music Teacher) serves as trainer of the said students.
(Learn more about the TNHS SPA Music at https://web.facebook.com/tnhsspamusicgleeclub578/)
(Photo courtesy to Fernando D. Capiendo Jr.)
16 SPA students to represent PH in Sabah International Folklore Festival
Sixteen Special Program in the Arts dancers will represent the Philippines in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia on July 17, 2017.
Genesis Dela Cruz, Emmanuel Calara, Arthea May Rosales, Angelica Charisse Alarios, Rhaine Santos and Jim Marianee Serquina from SPA 10 - Alexandrite, are the students who were chosen to represent the Philippines. Dr. Yolanda Gonzales, Ms. Agnes Canlas, Jeffrey De Jesus are coming to Malaysia with the 16 members of the dance team.
TNHS aims to be 100% bully-free
By Adrian M. Tabag
Camaraderie. Love. Peace. These were the goals of Tarlac National High School (TNHS) as it targets to achieve a 100 percent bully-free campus this year.
Guidance Office tallied seven percent of bullying cases all through out the last school year, 2015-2016.
In accordance to this, the Guidance Office dared not just to lessen the numbers of bullying cases to eradicate it by conducting seminars for the students to be aware what are the results of bullying and what are the punishments thereof.
“Because we are the leading school in terms of academics in the whole province, we also wanted TNHS to be remembered as a friendly and peaceful school.” Kamille Ann M. Lagria, Guidance officer said.
Furthermore, Lagria added that Guidance Office eyes to accomplish its goal before this year ends.
Guidance Office to promote personal dev’t for TNHSians
By Frances B. Salvador
Upholding personal development among the Tarlac National High School (TNHS) students, the Guidance O- ffice will conduct seminars on mental, psychological and emotional health awareness this year.
Guidance Counselor Kamille Ann M. Lagria is planning to orient the students about mental-related issues that they are experiencing during the stage of adolescence.
“Children often in puberty stage are usually changing in physical, mental and social attributes. So it’s normal for them to have emotional problems.” Lagria said.
The guidance counselor assured that the office will handle the cases in confidential.
58 y/o sophomore plans to pursue college
By Adrian M. Tabag
Truly, age doesn’t matter—The door of learning opens for those who seek for it.
Milagros Santos Cayabyab, 58 year-old student of Tarlac National High School (TNHS) said that she aims to reach college level during an interview with her, Aug. 31.
“If you have the chance to study, grab it. Not everyone has the opportunity to do so.” Cayabyab advised.
In addition, Cayabyab also added that her classmates treated her as their mother inside the class and that of she ne- ver felt bullied because of her age ever since she enrolled at TNHS.
Cayabyab is currently enrolled as a grade eight student who lives by herself at San Roque, Tarlac City.
She also supports her self by teaching piano at their church.
Cayabyab also serves as a ‘Pastora’ at the United Methodist Church at San Jose, Tarlac City.
“I won’t be ashamed studying despite of my age for it is better to be late than never.” Cayabyab said.
TNHS offers free eye care thru ‘Linaw Tingin’
By Duchess A. Faustino
To lessen the cases of the students with eye disorders, the School Nurse Purificacion G. Facun administered Linaw Tingin Program at Tarlac National High School clinic.
The said program intends to examine the students’ eyes if defected, faults of refraction and a prescribing correctional lenses and find out if there’s a need of eyeglasses or medical treatment.
“Teenagers nowadays are prone to having eye problems because of their lifestyle and we are here to increase their awareness on the bad effects of an unhealthy lifestyle and examine their eyes to prevent the worst result.” Facun said.
Youth Forum raises awareness on teen pregnancy
By Jamaica C. Salazar
Tarlac National High School conducted Youth Forum Campaign to boost awareness on teen pregnancy that may affect women especially TNHS students.
The said campaign aimed to guide the students throughout this stage of life.
“Two to three students a year are experiencing early pregnancy so it is really an issue about women’s lives to be taken seriously,” Kamille Ann Lagria, TNHS Guidance Counselor said.
Lagria even added that teenage pregnancy in the country is a widespread dilemma that should be addressed in the school to further educate the students
on its effect.
In fact, Tarlac Province led by Director Florita R. Villar, established Tarlac Home for Women last Feb. 4,1997 in Tarlac Province Hospital Compound that caters TNHS students in women empowerment.
Tarlac Home for Women sought to “restore their self-worth and dignity for them to become self-propelling, participating and productive members of their family.”
“Women in Especially Difficult Circumstances (WEDC) who are victims of violence, sexual abuse, exploitation, and women and especially the students with special needs can resolve their problems through the provision of protective and rehabilitative services,” Jacqueline Bautista, Head Social Worker said.
We are safe inside the school - TNHSians
By Ashley F. Chua
Majority of the Tarlac National High School (TNHS) students believed that they are safe inside the campus, based on the results of the Grade 7 Special Program in the Ars (SPA) survey.
One hundred students from different grade levels and curricula served as the respondents of the survey conducted last Aug. 31.
“Yes because the facilities are strong and will not fall easily, there are also boy scouts who assist. During events, there is also a clinic for students who are injured or sick”, Prince Kenneth S. Castro (8-Oak Tree) said.
The selection of respondents were made using 10 percent margin error at TNHS.
The responses were made because of the school programs like the installation of CCTV’s, earthquake drills and anti illegal drugs campaign and awareness.
Teachers' Development Programs
Initiated the “GURO 21st SEAMEO Innotech Program”, an international on-line training for teachers, the first in Region III and DepED Tarlac Province.
Cervantes as Tarlac Province representative in national seminar on Media Integration Literacy
Dr. Blessedy M. Cervantes served as the only participant, together with Dr. Joan Condes of Corazon Aquino National High School, of DepEd Tarlac Province on the recently concluded national seminar entitled "Understanding and Utilizing Media in Teaching" on May 22-25, 2017 at Hotel Veniz, Baguio City.
The said four-day seminar was organized by the National Council for Children's Television (NCCT) to deepen the understanding of the teachers in Media Integration Literacy (MIL) to the lessons.
NCCT said that the seminar was a pilot event among the secondary schools and that participants are encouraged to disseminate the information on MIL to their respective divisions and schools.
22 teachers undergo training on Campus Journalism
(Photo courtesy to Fernando D. Capiendo Jr.)
Capas, Tarlac- Twenty two teachers from Tarlac National High School English and Filipino departments attended the Division Training on Campus Journalism for School Paper Advisers at the Dominican College of Tarlac, May 10-12, 2017.
Ten teachers from the English Department participated on the said event which included Joysarina V. Decena, Catherine Kay Macabali, Fernando D. Capiendo Jr., Estelita M. Aquino, Mia Joy R. Garcia, Loryvhic Love G. Basanes, Annabelle B. Facun, Odina A. Bermudez, Emelyn D. Apostol and Mylene Narra.
Moreover, 12 Filipino teachers also joined the training namely Vilma O. Esteban, Geofe B. Fischer, Rachele C. Espeleta, Romeo S. Mandap, Nataly G. Mien, Madilene E. Supan, Syvel B. Enobay, Rachelle B. Balot, Edilyn B. Pineda, Arlene A. Quiani, and Harmon Balido.
The said event was organized by the Division of Tarlac Province to hone the journalistic skills of the teachers in different events such as news writing, editorial writing, feature writing, sports writing, editorial cartooning, photojournalism, collaborative desktop publishing, science writing, radio and television broadcasting and script writing.
Aside from the 22 teachers, The Melting Pot advisers Dr. Blessedy M. Cervantes and Joan T. Castillo and Ang Suplong adviser Orlando S. Alejo, Jr. served as one of the facilitators.
-by Blessedy M. Cervantes, Ed.D.
TNHS, China maintain scholarship grant program agreement
By Bianca L. Tindongan
Tarlac National High School (TNHS) Special Program in Foreign Language (SPFL) curriculum continues to benefit on the given scholarship program from Confucius Institute of Angeles University.
Sandra F. Perez (SPFL Coordinator) was sent to China for one year as TNHS had its agreement with the Confucius Institute of Angeles University.
“Last year, there were supposed to be four SPFL teachers to be sent in China, however I was the only one who met the deadline thus, I was sent in China for one year scholarship.” Sandra F. Perez, SPFL teacher-scholar said.
Also according to Perez, the said scholarship aims to improve the teaching skills of the chosen scholars when it comes to Chinese-Mandarin Language and Chinese Culture that may help in the learning process of the students.
1. SPFL teachers become AUF scholars in Mandarin teaching
2. Sandra Perez is sent to China for a one-year scholarship grant
3. International Seminar: Guro 21 (Gearing Up Responsible and Outstanding Teachers in Southeast Asian Teachers) with 80 scholars coming from TNHS-Main and Annex was initiated.
4. 2 Head Teacher VI, 1 Master Teacher II, 5 Master Teacher I, 20 Teacher III, 18 Teacher II, 41 newly hired teachers, 7 teachers for reclassification to Master teacher I, 2 teachers for reclassification to Master Teacher II and 4 Teachers for reclassification to Teacher III were promoted
Community Networking & Linkages
Awarded as1st Runner up Regional Best Implementer of Brigada Eskwela for the SY 2013-2014 and SY 2014-2015
SSC research team to receive support from provincial gov’t in Science innovations
By Pamela Rae S. Espinosa
Aspiring to contribute in the betterment of the lives of the Tarlaquenos in terms of science, Special Science Curriculum researchers will acquire support from the Provincial Government of Tarlac to push through their science innovations.
SSC Grade 10 students produced over 35 science investigatory projects ranging from life sciences to physical science in partial fulfillment of their requirements for research, a subject exclusive to their curriculum.
This specific feat was raised during a data gathering meeting with Arvin Cabalu, Provincial Information Officer of PIO-Tarlac. Cabalu shared details on how to receive support from PGT and also showed his enthusiasm in supporting the research team.
“Anything that will benefit our fellow Tarlaquenos, the government will support.” Cabalu said during the meeting. He also explained that as long as nobody tells the provincial government of their needs, they will not know.
“The best thing to do is to ask for a courtesy visit to Governor Yap, so you could discuss this matter more intensively.” Cabalu answered, when asked on how to acquire help and support for the research team.
The SSC researchers would adhere to what Cabalu suggested, and plans to schedule the courtesy visit after the Science Investigatory Project Competition at the Science Fair in preparation for higher-level competitions
LGU to offer free sports training to TNHSians
By Darnell Y. Isla
With the state of sports in Tarlac while on its transitional stage, Local Government Units (LGUs) are offering free training to athletes who want to establish themselves in their desired sport.
LGUs send their coaches in the training for that the school requested to propel athlete’s level of playing and eventually represent Tarlac in competitions.
“The inclination of Tarlaquenos to various sports is very timely because the new administration led by Mayor Cristy Angeles organizes sports programs to for the sports development of the city.” Arnold S. Rodriguez, said, the City Sports Development Officer III of Tarlac.
Free training to sportsmen is one of the sports programs of the city for the development of sports by Mayor Angeles.
(Photo credit to City Environment and Natural Resources Office)
TNHS supports Tarlac’s ‘Cleanest City’ Vision
By Adrian M. Tabag
Involving the community’s goal, Tarlac National High School supported Tarlac City headed by Mayor Cristy Angeles ‘Cleanest City’ vision in Region III that has started on June 30.
“As students you can help us to achieve our City’s goal by just simply applying the discipline in yourself.” Dr. Nina C. Tañedo, Supervising Administrative Officer of Tarlac City Environment and Natural Office (CENRO) said on an interview.
Tañedo also added that students must be stakeholders rather than waste generators in the city.
City government started the said campaign by clearing all the collection points, generating waste management, clearing up the roads and by cutting all the unnecessary grasses.
In relation to this, CENRO already conducted various environmental drives around the city such as Big Bang operation where major roads were cleared and Jurassic operation wherein the excess waste produced by road constructions and tress cuttings were also cleaned.
“If you see a piece of plastic or paper in the street volunteer to pick it up by yourself and then throw it on the garbage bag.” Tañedo also said.
CENRO’s supervising administrative officer also stated that under the City’s ordinance number 015-08 or the Anti-littering ordinance everyone is prohibited in dumping any form of trash wherever or whenever you are in the vicinity of the city.
Furthermore, Tañedo also stated that whoever caught violating the city’s ordinance will be punished by either fine, community service or blood donations.
Moreover, in just two months, Tañedo said that CENRO has accomplished 60 percent of the said goal and still they are conducting operations and clean up drives to fix the waste management in the city.
“Help our government through being a role model and a good influe¬nce of cleanliness.” Tañedo lastly said.
TNHSians applaud Tarlac’s Emergency Sandbagging
By Adrian M. Tabag
Shared Governance. Unity. Shared Responsibility.
Tarlac National High School (Main) praised these said characteristics that bound Tarlaqueños on its Emergency Sandbagging Operation for the damaged Tarlac River Dike along Romulo Boulevard, Aug. 16-19, 2016.
The portion of the slope of the dike has been damaged due to the past strong typhoon that raged the Central Luzon on 2015. However the destruction of the dike was left untouched since July 27.
“It is scary for us students who pass by every day in the Aquino Bridge going to school seeing the dike destructed simply because we are afraid of our safety.” Ella Perez, Grade 11 student of Tarlac National High School (TNHS) stated.
Despite of the prior sandbagging operations, the dike to collapse totally,due to Habagat that caused the rapid rise of water level on the river the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMC) discovered another 30-meter- length destruction of the said dike on Aug. 17.
City Mayor of Tarlac Cristy Angeles, said during the operation that sandbagging is the best solution for now to secure the lives of the Tarlaqueno’s and establishments alongside the river while waiting for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) construction of the dike after the water have subside.
“Alam ko po na first aid lang ito at sawa na ang taong bayan sa sandbags—ako rin po—gusto ko na malagyan ng matibay na istraktura at permanenteng solusyon ang ating dike.” Angeles said.
Fourteen barangays, Tarlac City Police Station, Philippine National Police (Main), DPWH, City Sports Development Office, Alpha Kappa Rho, Tarlac City Fire Station, PNP 10 (Carangian), 3rd Mechanized Battalion, City Engineering Office, Tarlac Operations Group 3 (PAF), and Game-Nest Mountaineers volunteeres at the said operation.
Department of Education (DepEd) Provincial Task Force, Filipino-Chiese, Chamber of Commerce, 522 EOB, 51EBde Philippine Army, Tarlac Filipino-Chinese Volunteer Fire brigade, Provincial Disater Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC), and CDRRMC also helped to make the sandbagging possible.
Physical Development
Region III Sports Academy to be built in TNHS
Promoting the physical well-being of the athletes, Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Estrelita S. Cunanan initiated the establishment of the Sports Academy at Tarlac National High School next year.
Tarlac Government officials including 2nd District Congressman Victor A. Yap, Gov. Susan A. Yap, 1st District Congressman Carlos Cojuangco, OIC of the Office of the Regional Director Dr. Malcolm S. Garma and the Secretary of Department of Education Leonor M. Briones also supported the said program.
The objectives of the project were to promote the overall sports performance of every athletes, discover and develop the potential of the players to be able to compete up to the national level, provide support and develop coaching skills.
“Dahil sa Sports Academy, maiimprove yung overall performance namin and hindi din maapektuhan negatively yung mga academic subjects namin. Isa pa, makakakuha pa kami ng additional time and proper training dahil sa mga equipment.” Chermie
Anne Cabiong, Futsal team player stated when asked about the benefits of the project for the athletes. The soon to rise sports academy will improve the educational performance of the players and will also serve as a training facility for the athletes, it will also cater potential sportmen not only from the Province of Tarlac but also from the Central Luzon. Tarlac National High School belongs to the administration and supervision sector of the program management along with the Schools Division of Tarlac Province, Department of Education Regional and Central Office and will also serve as the site that will provide the location for the Sports Academy.
-By Ravince T. Cervantes
TNHS Gymnasium
TNHS renovates gymnasium for sports development
By Angelica Joy V. Mamaclay
Tarlac National High School (TNHS) Main reconstructed its gymnasium as a part of sports facilities improvement for TNHS athletes.
Former Mayor Gelacio Ace Manalang donated P1,460,000 to TNHS as his support on promoting sports and physical education among the youths.
The reconstruction covered repainting of the roof, bleachers, and gymnasium floor finished last March.
DepED Computerization Program
DOST STARBOOKS (Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based Openly Operated Kiosk Station
SDRRMC targets disaster risk reduction through 24 fire extinguishers
By Jake D. Tanedo
The School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (SDRRMC) guaranteed students’ safety through installing 24 fire extinguishers in Tarlac National High School (TNHS) Main.
SDRRMC coordinators Kenneth B. Dimatulac, Edgardo M. Ibañez, and Jose D. Co joined together to nurture students’ minds regarding how fire extinguishers work.
“Other than in public and commercial offices, there were two fire extinguishers that were installed in every building in our school,” Joselito C. Ibañez, Grade 10 building head said.
The 24 fire extinguishers were placed in the school buildings and offices.
“There are really va- lid reasons to have fire extinguishers in schools; we don’t know when accidents will attack us. Being prepared is keeping away us in danger.”
Reconstruction of the Pathway
Constructions of pavement in the 2nd Year and 3rd Year building
Beautification of surroundings
Landscaping of strategic areas in the school
Mesh wire extension installation of the perimeter fence in the MAPEH area
Launching of e-library
Constructions of the principal’s office and the heads room
Reconstruct and redesigning of the covered court
Constructions of the Pathway going to the Principal’s office, head’s room, library and 4th year building
Constructions of two 4-classroom buildings funded by SWACS
Restructuring of the unfinished TLE building
Reconstruction of Pathway
Putting up of canal cover in front of the Principal’s office and head’s room
Newly Constructed 3-Storey building donated by PAGCOR
Newly Constructed toilets and wash area at the TLE building
To maintain the schools’ standing, as the primer school in Tarlac Province, Dr. Yolanda M. Gonzalez, Principal IV, has not stopped aiming high and envisioning TNHS as an institution that will provide quality education to its learners. Her four years of strong and firm management of the school highlight several accomplishments, which includes:
1. repair of the wall partition at the ESF building (2nd floor building)
2. repairing and repainting of the hall, classrooms, canteens, library, faculty rooms and other offices
3. structuring of classrooms and bulletin boards
4. landscaping of strategic areas in the school
5. procurement of 90 computer units through Hawak Kamay para sa Computerization Project
6. solicitation of donations amounting to P 700,000.00 for the construction of bleachers of the covered court
7. renovation of the stage of the covered court
8. installation of electrical wirings
9. constructions of two 4-classroom buildings funded by SWACS Enterprises and ALAGAD Party list
10. construction of 3 Storey buildings funded by PAGCOR
11. construction of 2 Storey buildings funded by DPWH
12. construction of 2 Storey buildings funded by AUSTRALIAN AID
13. construction of 2 Storey buildings from the Public Private Partnership
14. construction of toilets and hand wash area at the TLE building
15. installation of pavers blocks in the 2nd year, 3rd year and administration building, which was a DepED Project
16. construction of a principal office and department heads room
17. rehabilitation of the school library
18.construction of radio room beside the stage
19. strategically positioning 7 computer laboratories in the campus
20. put up Starbooks (Science and Technology Academic and Research-Based-Openly-Operated Kiosks)
21. 50 computer units sponsored by the DepED Computerization Program which ensures that no Juan will left behind in terms of technology
22. restructuring of the TLE building
23. Region III Sports Academy to be institutionalized at TNHS
24. SPFL receives equipment for Confucius Classroom
Senior High School
BRIEF HISTORY
Tarlac National High School (commonly referred to as TNHS or Tarlac High; Filipino: Pambansang Mataas na Paaralan ng Tarlac), formerly Tarlac High School, is a public secondary school in Tarlac City, Philippines. Established on September 2, 1902 by American Thomasites, it is considered as the seat of the oldest public high school system in the country. It is one of the largest secondary schools in the region with over 7,000 student population.
The first principal of the school was Frank Russell White, a Thomasite teacher assigned as the deputy division superintendent for Tarlac Province in 1900. The current head of the school is Dr. Yolanda Gonzales.
TNHS has two campuses within Tarlac City—the main campus, located along Macabulos Drive, San Roque, and the annex campus, located along MacArthur Highway, San Miguel.
(Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarlac_National_High_School )
Tarlac National High School (Main)
Macabulos Drive, Brgy. San Roque, Tarlac City
School ID. 300996 // Telephone No. (045) 982-2010 // SHS ID. 34555//
Email Ad: tnhs1902@yahoo.com
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