Nung ika 14 ng Disyembre 2016 mula 8 hanggang 930 NG, matagumpay na idinaos ang Gabi ng Casa del Niño sa Paskuhan ng San Pedro sa Liwasang San Pedro, sa pagitan ng lumang Munisipyo ng Bayan at Simbahan ng Parokya ng San Pedro.
Napanood ang ibat ibang grupo ng CDN tulad ng CADENCE sa pangunguna ni G. Kennedy Tabon, Music Club ni G. Eric Medenilla, Danzartes ni Gng. Bheverly Rolda, Malebox ni G. Chito Maramag at mga kasaling magaaral sa Mr. & Ms. Science 2017. Sumama din sa palatuntunan ang mga magaaral mula sa Casa del Niño Santa Rosa Campus.
Ang Paskuhan ng San Pedro ay taon taong ginaganap sa pangunguna ni Mayora Baby Cataquiz at sa bawat gabi ng Disyembre ay may ibat ibang eskwelahang nagtatanghal.
150 magaaral ng Casa del Niño ang nagtanghal nung gabing yaon na sinamahan din ng mga gurong umalalay sa mga mangaawit at mananayaw. Malaking pasasalamat ng lahat ang hindi pagulan nung oras ng pagtatanghal dahil masama ang panahon nung linggong iyon.
Sa mga natanggap na magagandang obserbasyong ibinahagi ng mga nanood, maganda ang kabuuan ng pagtatanghal at lubos na pinasasalamatan ang mga magaaral at mga magulang sa kanilang suporta sa palatuntunan.

The San Pedro, Laguna Medical Society held its SPLMS Teen Congress last November 24, 2016 at the Function Hall of Casa del Niño Montessori School at Phase 6, Pacita Complex, San Pedro, Laguna with 9 schools participating. Several CDN Alumni Doctors were on hand to educate the attendees on the different diseases encountered by teenagers as well as promote the importance of a healthy lifestyle among the youth. It is adapted from the “Bulilit Congress” of the Philippine Medical Association which has similar goals but caters to younger students (Elementary Level). The Philippine Medical Association provided the modules used in the said activity.

Leading the team was CDN Alumnus Doctor Harvey Aguilar who came with Dr. Angelica Mae Hilario, Dr. Elarnie Carrios, Dr. Ricky Hipolito, Dr. Raquel Manalastas, Dr. Raquel Correa and two other CDN Alumni Physicians, Dr. Ryan Mortel and Dr. Bernadette Nepomuceno-Datu.

The congress was conducted through the help of Evangelista Medical Specialty Hospital.

Among the schools that attended the seminar were Adelina I National High School, Casa del Niño Science High School, Colegio de San Pedro Science High School, Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Mater Ecclesiae School, NBL Education System (formerly Catholic School of Pacita), San Lorenzo School, San Pedro Relocation Central National High School – Cuyab and Southville 3-A National High School.

Aside from the students, there were also 36 teachers and 8 school nurses.

The culminating activity of the congress will be a health challenge quiz among participating schools that will be scheduled on the first quarter of 2017.

The San Pedro City Science Team from Casa del Niño Science High School that was declared Champion in the Division Level Quiz Bee sponsored by LAPRISADA won the top spot again as the members overcame 3 clincher questions to eventually be acknowledged Champions again in the Regional stage of the contest sponsored by National Alliance of Private Schools Philippines last Tuesday, 22 November 2016. Held at the Hotel Dominique in Tagaytay City, the Casan representatives were led by one of their mentors, Mr. Herbert San Pedro.
Composing the award-winning team were Jose Gabriel Escorial, Vincent Carl Odiver, Julianne Pineda and Marcus Ariola who were trained by Ms. Olymp Compañero, Ms. Chesca Tamayo, Ms. Divina Lallaban, Mr. Dienel Manipol and Mr. Herbert San Pedro.
The group will continue their training in preparation for the National stage of the competition. However, no definite date or place have been given yet.

Several alumni of Casa del Niño passed various Board Examinations for the year 2016.
Among those who passed their Board Exams were several Engineers namely, Ma. Carla de Leon of Batch 2011 (Electrical Engineer), Xyza Andal of Batch 2011 (Metallurgical Engineer), Nicole Medina Santos of Batch 2011 (Civil Engineer).
In the Health and Medical fields, the following successfully passed their Board Exams: Jenel Lyka Cabuang of Batch 2007 (Doctor of Medicine), Maryrose Dorothy Soliman of Batch 2006 (Doctor of Medicine) and Rachel Grace Querubin of Batch 2011 (Pharmacist).
Surely, there are more alumni out there who passed their Board Exams and so we ask those who know of CDN graduates who passed their exams or celebrated milestones in their lives to inform us as soon as possible so we can also acknowledge their achievements.

CDNSSI’s youngest branch, Casa del Niño Ciudad de Calamba celebrated its 5th Founding Anniversary last November 12, 2016 at the Enchanted Kingdom, Santa Rosa City, Laguna with a Field Demonstration and a Family Day.
Pupils from Nursery to Grade 5 performed dances choreographed according to the theme: Philippine Festivals. Events such as Panagbenga, Sinulog, Ati-atihan, Lanzones, Sampaguita and Dinagyang Festivals were represented by each level during the field demonstration. The children wore colorful costumes and elaborate props to the delight of the audience consisting of parents, friends and guests.
CEO Ms. Farah Acierto-Cabanban welcomed the guests including CDNSSI Chairman Mr. Jose C. Acierto and EVP Dr. Mark G. Acierto to the theme Park. The event’s proceeds will benefit the Children’s Joy Foundation.

The Casa del Niño Chorale Ensemble (CADENCE) auditioned last October 22 for a berth at the MBC Chorale Competition at the Aliw Theatre in Pasay City along with other choirs from different communities all over the Philippines. Out of more than a hundred groups, Cadence passed and got included among the 16 children’s choirs who will perform for a slot in the Semi-Finals on December 6 to 10, 2016.
The Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC), which sponsors and organizes this annual contest, is the largest radio network in Asia. The contest begun in 2007 to search for the best choirs in the Philippines and it is now considered to be the biggest all-inclusive chorale competition in the land. There are two categories in the contest: the Children’s Choir category and an open category for schools, churches, communities, companies, government agencies and special interest groups that are interested to participate in this prestigious event.
The grand prize winner in the children’s choir category will receive P100, 000.00, while the champion in the open category will take home P150,000.00.
CADENCE has 33 members from the Science High School Department who were trained and will be conducted by their choir master, Mr. Kennedy Tabon on December 6 at the Aliw Theatre during the Semi-Finals. If qualified, they will move on to the finals on December 10 at the same venue.

The Coordinator of the Senior High School Department, Mr. Herbert San Pedro, announces that CDNSHS is now accepting enrollees for Grade 11 and transferees for Grade 12.
The Senior High School offers tracks in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM).
For more information, please visit the Registrar’s Office or call 8080552 and look for Ms. Yoly Jakosalem.

Twenty-two candidates have been fielded from the different levels of Casa del Niño Science High School for next year’s edition of the annual Mr. & Ms. Science pageant in January 2017. Starting last school year, the annual pageant was moved from September to January to serve as the punctuation of the Foundation Celebration each year.
11 girls and 11 boys coming from the San Pedro and Santa Rosa Campuses will vie for the prestigious titles of Mr. & Ms. Science. Last Tuesday, 8 November, the candidates attended a photo shoot in their uniforms for their introductory pictures which will be posted on Facebook soon. This year’s theme will be “Solid Mensuration” or the study of 3 dimensional objects.
The pageant has produced winners who are now successful professionals such as doctors, pilots, bankers, engineers, etc. some of whom have come back as judges of the contest. It is heartening to know that these past winners and participants regard the pageant as one of the highlights of their student life and that it has contributed to the improvement of their self worth and confidence.
Several pre-pageant events such as the Best in Costume Competition and the Talent Show will lead to the Pageant Proper which will be held on Saturday, 28 January 2017 at the CDN Gymnasium, Pacita Complex 2 Campus, San Pedro, Laguna.

Twenty-two candidates have been fielded from the different levels of Casa del Niño Science High School for next year’s edition of the annual Mr. & Ms. Science pageant in January 2017. Starting last school year, the annual pageant, has been moved from September to January to serve as the punctuation of the Foundation Celebration each year.
11 girls and 11 boys coming from the San Pedro and Santa Rosa Campuses will vie for the prestigious titles of Mr. & Ms. Science. Last Tuesday, 8 November, the candidates attended a photo shoot in their uniforms for their introductory pictures which will be posted on Facebook soon. This year’s theme will be “Solid Mensuration” or the study of 3 dimensional objects.
The pageant has produced winners who are now successful professionals such as doctors, pilots, bankers, engineers, etc. some of whom have come back as judges of the contest. It is heartening to know that these past winners and participants regard the pageant as one of the highlights of their student life and that it has contributed to the improvement of their self worth and confidence.
Several pre-pageant events such as the Best in Costume Competition and the Talent Show will lead to the Pageant Proper which will be held on Saturday, 28 January 2017 at the CDN Gymnasium, Pacita Complex 2 Campus, San Pedro, Laguna.