Ondoy Elementary School

Category: Cultural Institution
District of Ibajay West

Facade of the structure where the cultural institution holds office

Background Information

Municipality/City: Ibajay

Province: Aklan

Location/Address: Ondoy, Ibajay, Aklan

Narative Description

Before the Second World War broke out, illiteracy was one of the biggest problems confronting the greater number of people in the barangay. To solve this dilemma, the majority of the residents decided to put up a school- like a Primary School. This was realized when the late Cayetana Melodias Silva, a philanthropist, donated a small site for this purpose. It started with Grade I pupils followed by Grade II up to Grade IV in a span of four years. Because of the increase in enrolment, some residents offered their houses to be temporary classrooms to accommodate the excess pupils. In the absence of intermediate classes, pupils who desired to graduate from Grade VI were sent by their parents to Poblacion or to the neighboring barangay like Aquino where there was a complete Elementary School.

As the years went by, the people of Ondoy decided to purchase a bigger lot from the children of Cayetana Melodias Silva adjacent to the donated lot for the Primary School. Purchasing a bigger lot took place when Severa Silva vda. de Telan, Rosa Silva vda. De Mijares and Mayolo Silva agreed to sell their common lot to the people of Ondoy. Immediately, buildings were constructed to open intermediate classes, and in the School Year 1956-1957, the first graduation exercises were held.

Since then, the school has continued to grow, both in the number of pupils and teachers. The size of the school site has been made bigger when another group of civic-minded women in the persons of Mrs. Marta Dalisay- Navarro and Mrs. Abadesa Dalisay- Morota, through their mother, the late Maria Dalisay, donated a lot which has become the half portion area near the school gate. Then in the year 1962, another lot adjacent to this was sold to the school PTA by Mrs. Aurea Magsipoc- Ursua which became the other half portion covering the pathway going to the main gate.

Additional buildings had been constructed to accommodate the increasing number of the school population. With the demolition of the Gabaldon, Magsaysay, and Marcos- Type buildings, the Bagong Lipunan buildings were constructed to replace them. Repair of the school's damaged areas has been going on to make the buildings more comfortable for the school children. Ondoy Elementary School, with a land area of a hectare, is located on the western side of Ibajay West District. The school is about five kilometers away from the Poblacion westward and found along the National Highway on the right side going to Nabas and Malay. The school site is accessible to any kind of land transportation be it motorcycles, tricycles, jeepneys, and buses. At the northern part of the school, one can see the Sibuyan Sea where fishermen try to catch different fishes for consumption or sale. If the weather is good, the sea is available for swimming any time of the day. The school site seldom suffers from flooding except when very heavy rain occurs over the place due to a strong typhoon.

Several school heads were assigned to manage the school when it became a full-fledged complete elementary school. They were the late Mr. Felix S. Telan, the late Mr. Nicolas Martirez, the late Manuel Salido, the late Manuel Calizo, Sr. the late Miss Estrella M. Melodias, Mr. Silvestre M. Diaz, Mr. Manuel Tumbocon, Mr. Antonio G. Magpusao, Mr. Virgilio O. Dalisay, Mr. Allan F. Corro, and the present principal is Mr. Rodnie P. Gubaton.

Presently, there are two sections per grade level, having a total of 12 classes from Kindergarten to Grade VI. The school population is 191 males and 189 females with a total of 380. Classes are now face-to-face from Monday to Friday.

The current school teaching personnel:

1. Mrs. Iris M. Ocampo: Kindergrten
2. Mrs. Mayla P. Orada: Grade I-A
3. Mrs. Sheila Mae D. Solano: Grade I-B
4. Mrs. Vinelym D. Urquiola: Grade II-A
5. Mrs. Linaflor S. Bartolo: Grade II-B
6. Mrs. Bethsabe M. Estacio: Grade III-A
7. Mr. Ricky P. Castillo: Grade III-B
8. Mrs. Sarilyn M. Simon: Grade IV-A
9. Mr. Sanny M. Salaver: Grade IV-B
10. Mrs. Magdalena C. Arelis: Grade V-A
11. Mr. Lewnyl D. Orcasitas: Grade V-B
12. Mrs. Cristine S. Osorio: Grade VI-A
13. Mr. Iris D. Delgado: Grade VI-B
14. Mrs. Lesly S. Bugna: Home Economics

Description of Significant Milestones

With the span of more than seventy years of operation, Ondoy Elementary School has produced men and women who have been successful in their chosen careers or fields of endeavor. One alumna of the school in the person of Mrs. Concepcion M. Toboso has garnered the most coveted award as one of the Outstanding Teachers of the Philippines as sponsored by Metrobank Foundation, Inc. in September 1990.

Stories and Narratives

In the field of academic achievement, Ondoy Elementary School actively competes even before the pandemic time. The learners bring home awards for every contest they participate in like academics and sports.

Of course, it would not be denied that there are some slow learners. But teachers are doing their part to improve their reading, writing, and computing skills through remedial instruction.

Logo

Logo of the institution with description of the symbols and meanings

Torch.Represents the knowledge that the children may acquire which serves as the light amid ignorance and mediocrity;

Book. Signifies the teaching personnel and the learning materials used by the teachers for classroom instruction;

Laurel Leaf. Symbolizes the growth and development of the school children

1950.The founding year of Ondoy Elementary School

Type of Cultural Institution

As an educational institution serving the young people of the barangay, Ondoy Elementary School is a formal education learning center.

Significance

Economic:	The school has contributed to the economic situation of the community in terms of education which led to better job opportunities both locally and abroad.
Social:	The learnings received from school taught the school children to adjust socially with whatever groups they wish to associate with.
Spiritual:	The school offers monthly mass. This activity helps promote the spiritual nature of every child in school.

Assessment of Institution

Constraints/Threats/Issues/Challenges

One great threat to the school is the strong earthquake that may damage the school buildings.

Measures and Description of Safeguarding Measures Taken

The school needs improvement for classroom buildings. If given more budget and allocation, it will be utilized for the improvement of classroom buildings that may stand even if earthquakes occur.

References

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:	Print, Write-ups, Photographs and Sketches
KEY INFORMANTS/S:	VIRGILIO O. DALISAY Retired Principal Ondoy Elementary,School
REFERENCE/S AND OTHER SOURCES:	INTERVIEW and SIP
NAME OF PROFILER/ MAPPER:	MAGDALENA C. ARELIS AILEEN J. QUIMANHAN
LANGUAGE EDITOR:	ANJHIELYN MAE C. CAHILIG Master Teacher III Makato Integrated School
	JUVINNA R. DELA CRUZ Master Teacher I Numancia Integrated School
LAY OUT ARTIST:	JOEBEN A. DUMARAN Teacher I Ondoy National High School
CONTENT VALIDATOR:	DENNIS E. BONTOGON Master Teacher III Kalibo Pilot Elementary School
WIKI EDITOR:	JOEBEN A. DUMARAN Teacher I Ondoy National High School
APPROVED:	RUBY AGNES B. ESTRADA, PhD Education Program Supervisor
DATE PROFILED:	January 4, 2023