WELCOME. BWS board of trustees treasurer, Engr. Albert Uy (extreme left) welcomes the group at the city airport. The group of Mandarin teachers from China is composed of Gao Xu Dong, Wang Zhi Ge, Le Xiao Fang, Yang Yi Yuan and Ma. Socorro Narrete. Trustee Boy Lim (not in photo was among the welcoming group.

Pioneering Chinese education in the province, Bohol Wisdom School proudly welcomed four Chinese teachers, namely: Gao Xu Dong, Wang Zhi Ge, Le Xiao Fang and Yi Xuan last Friday, May 25. They will serve as Mandarin coaches for the school year 2007 - 2008. These four volunteer teachers from China were sent to Bohol in accordance with the contract agreement between the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Incorporated (FFCCCII) and Bohol Wisdom School (BWS) as recommended

After visiting BWS, Consul Cui Lousheng with the wife Liu Peifang, Consul Haoxiang, and Consular Attache Cai Wenshi with wife Lin Fuxian saw the potential of the institution and highly recommended for the volunteer teachers to come to Bohol.

Being the most widely spoken language all over the world, Mandarin will give one an edge in global relations. Aside from this intensified Chinese instruction, short-term Mandarin lessons for parents and other interested parties will also be offered by the school.

Truly, the school continues to manifest its commitment to serve everyone in the community through the programs it initiates.

PRODUCTIVE PRE-SERVICE TRAINING

On the other hand, the good enrolment turnout this year inspired the primary working force of BWS. Both old and the new teachers are more than excited to share to the students everything they learned from the array of seminar-workshops that they have had throughout this month. These learning experiences range from classroom management, values and virtues of Christian educators, personally development, teaching strategies, communicative competence, strengthening relationships and marketplace evangelization. These are part of the rigid annual development program that the Administration requires before June starts.

For the Head of the Administrative Team, Ms. Maria Socorro Navarrete and the respective principals, Mrs. Gemma Tebio, Ms. Melinda Sabaricos and Mrs. Ma. Lona Iway, there is only one aim for this month-long pre-service training, that is, to enhance "strategic, interactive, transformative and holistic education" that the school offers.

DEDICATED FACULTY

Hand in hand with teachers honed by experience and who opted to serve BWS once more, namely: Mrs. Fe Aparicio, Mrs. Perla Pantoja, Mrs. Norberta Romo, Mrs. Elvira TImbal, Mrs. Emilia Jabines, Mrs. Lydia Sayon, Mrs. Amor Pinsoy, Mrs. Maricel Deloso, Mrs. Winda Lim, Ms. Olivia Amores, Mrs. Melvelyn Villaver, Ms. Socorro Anne Revilla, Mrs. Josefina Narit, Mrs. Joy Sanchez, Mr. Raul Deloso, Ms. Rosamyah Calunia, Mrs. Arceli Hernando, Ms. Vierne Pace, Ms. Eunice Dagamac, Mrs. Cherry Calacat, Ms. Marilou Geraldo, Ms. Ruth Lauron, Mrs. Jennyflor Caracut, Mrs. Christine Guliman, Ms. Niña Verula, Ms. Jelmar Caverte, Mr. Joey Reyes, Ms. Marriane Jandayan, Mr. Jeromel Enoc, Ms. Vianne Alcala, Ms. Maricel Mabao, Ms. Evelyn Bitasolo, Ms. Jocelyn Penales, Ms. Miechelle Pao, Ms. Analene Palingkod, Ms. Junifer Obando, Mrs. Lourelia Amolato, Mrs. Reicel Caitom, Mr. Jumar Gutang, Ms. Resa Amoncio, Ms. Aname Alias, Ms. Rachelle Estrada, Ms. Irene Bautista, and the high-spirited new teachers, Ms. Miraflor Mabao, Ms. Jessa Amil, ms. Michelle Vercide, Ms. Joan Illut, Ms. Jean Escartin, Ms. Jane Abella, Ms. Aubrey Lumaad, Ms. Hazel Leopando, Mr. Billy Cosares (names), certainly, the culture of excellence in the academics and co-curricular is and will always be top priority of the school.

PROOF OF EXCELLENCE

Proving this, student-representatives of BWS have excelled in various competitions in and outside Bohol. Elirozz Carlie Labaria, 3rd place in Philippine National Chemistry Olympiad; Ezra Jed Macabenta (fourth year) and Mark Kelvin Abarado (Grade 6), both got the 1st place in Mathematics Teachers' Association of the Philippines Competition (Individual Category); Camille Maluenda, gold medalists in swimming; Chandrina Schreurs won as Ms. City Olympics '07; BWS Golden Dragons declared as BSAA Grand Champion; and BWS Pointless Band, Grand Champion in UP Kadugong Bol-anon Litmus Contest, to name a few.

Living up to its mission, BWS will never cease educating the mind and heart in order to prepare the student for life as the BWS Jingle conveys.

WHAT'S NEW?

Yes, the school has launched Soar High BWS this year and it can be heard over the radio stations now. True to the message of the song, BWS prepares the clientele for life. Thus, this 2007-2008, aside from the enriched Chinese curriculum, swimming lessons will be integrated in the Physical Education curriculum. Furthermore, SSG targets the procurement of additional lockers to the school this year. Moreover, additional rooms for the students and extension of the dining area in the canteen are already being concretized.

With a new administration, well-trained professional teachers and hardworking staff, Bohol Wisdom School, now on its 59th year still stands to serve with more zeal and commitment to uphold academic excellence and Christian education. Sail on, BWS!