DepEd-Isabela City holds 2012 Division Science Quest

By Rene V. Carbayas

ISABELA CITY, Basilan, Nov 22 (PIA) – The Department of Education Isabela City Schools Division gathered on Monday (Nov 19) the best pupils and students from the different schools in the elementary and secondary levels to compete in the various contests of the 2012 Division Science Quest.

In an interview, Division Science Supervisor Catalina S. Nabi said that the competitors were the winners in their respective schools, which is done yearly throughout the country. This year’s theme is “Science and Technology Advancement for Lifelong Environment-Friendly and Productivity Prospect.”

The purpose of the said competition, she said is “to promote camaraderie and that this activity will enhance their knowledge as the students learn from the different activities on science and technology.”

Nabi added that the pupils and students will not only strengthen their competencies in terms of knowledge of science and technology but also developing their creative and communication skills.

The pupils and students compete in various activities with the Isabela East Central Elementary School in Isabela City played host, such as science quiz, science-drama, collage-making, science intervention/improvisation, on-the-spot painting, slogan-writing contest, science journalism, science art, science trivia, impromptu speaking, essay writing, and the search for Ginoo at Binibining Kalikasan.

She also underscored the need to enhance the use of the English language as this is the medium of instruction in science.

“This is one way to help our students develop totally, not only [developing their] intellect but also their emotional, social, and other other skills,” Nabi said, noting that the opportunity for the students to go out of their schools and meet other students is an opportunity to gain more learning from the experience.

However, the science supervisor admitted that some schools have a dearth of the needed facilities, instruments, and technology to further the advancement of science education of the students in Isabela City.

She said that it remains a challenge for science teachers to equip students who will be taking the annual science and technology scholarship examination offered by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

In her message, DOST-ARMM provincial director Myra M. Alih lauded the teachers for making education as a continuous process by organizing activities beyond the four-wall corners of the classroom.

“My salutations for our mentors around for transferring your knowledge, wisdom, and even the technology you have learned from the new generation,” she said as she urged teachers to remain open to new knowledge and study them through research and development “to keep us attuned on the trends in science and technology” and to tech students to be more innovative.

She lauded the officials of the Department of Education in Isabela city for organizing such event that paves the way to popularize and increase understanding and awareness of science and technology. (RVC/PIA9-ZBST)