Nabas Elementary School
Category: Cultural Institution
District of Nabas
Contents
Background Information
Municipality/City: Nabas
Province: Aklan
Location/Address:Poblacion, Nabas, Aklan
Narrative Description
Nabas Elementary School is a learning institution in the municipality of Nabas, in the province of Aklan. It was established in the year 1911, just before World War II. Nabas Elementary School celebrated its centennial founding anniversary on April 2011 through an Alumni Homecoming. The school has a spacious area. A large Narra tree that is still standing today is the school’s recognizable feature. According to old folks, the Narra tree is a home or a castle of elves, and kapre
is believed to live there. Based on stories, there was an instance when a party was held, and the tree was transformed into a beautiful castle. The Narra tree witnessed the school’s milestones like the first year of operation of the school with very few learning materials available. The teacher used Mother Tongue in delivering the lessons.
In 1904, James A. Reams, an American Supervisor, came to Nabas to organize classes in Grade 1. Later, the class was split into Grades 1 and 2 until in 1912, it became a complete primary school under the leadership of Mr. Bartolome Taunan as Principal Teacher. The school was formerly known as Nabas Primary School. In the absence of formal school buildings, the classes were held in big houses like that of Capitan Lucio Guevara. On the contrary, intermediate education (Grades 5 and 6) was pursued in Kalibo and Capiz. However, intermediate classes became available in Ibajay and Pandan by the year 1917. In 1922, Nabas Elementary School offered Grades 5 and 6. The school was led by Mr. Aristeo Palomata as Principal Teacher under the supervision of Mr. Mauro Tumbocon, Supervising Teacher of Ibajay, Nabas and Buruanga. The first intermediate classes were held at the big house of Tana Insang and in the following years classes were moved to the present site of the Nabas Elementary School. After the central school was set up, classes in the barangays were gradually opened. At present, Nabas Elementary School has 680 pupils and 28 teachers. The school has a huge area with 25 rooms that can accommodate all classes. The school also has a Home Economics Building, a stage that serves as a Multipurpose Hall, an Alternative Learning System Building, Computer Room, a Principal’s Office, District Supervisor’s Office, and two canteens.
Description of Significant Milestones
In terms of achievements, Nabas Elementary School became a competitive and outstanding school in the province of Aklan in Region VI, and even nationally. Even now, it has produced countless achievers in numerous sectors both locally and internationally.
The school molded competitive individuals and won numerous competitions at the district, division, and regional levels in different areas of learning such as the Araling Panlipunan, Mathematics, Science Quiz Bees, Journalism Contests, and in sports. Nabas Elementary School garnered several awards such as a silver medal in Palarong Pambansa in 2015 in Davao, and Regional Champion in Folk Dance in 2019 held in Belison, Antique. Champion in Sports Writing-Filipino during the Division School Conference in 2016.
Nabas Elementary School teachers showed competitiveness in winning different contests in different areas of learning. Others served as division, regional and national writers and contextualizers of modules/ learning activity sheets and different learning resources.
Stories and Narratives
In expressing gratitude to their Alma Mater, the former pupils of Nabas Elementary School donated materials for the construction of additional buildings, chairs, and other materials that can be used for classes or other activities.
The Parents-Teachers Association constructed the Nabas Elementary School's stage.
Active and hardworking stakeholders including the Local Government Unit of Nabas, Barangay Poblacion Council, Tanod, Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office, Rural Health Unit, and other non-government organizations continuously extend support for the benefit of the children and the people of Nabas.
Logo
- An OPEN BOOK with a WRITING QUILL is a timeless symbol of education and balance; one cannot exist without the other, just as educators must have been their learners in order to accomplish their goals and vice versa.
- Nabas Elementary School acts as the learners' FLAMING TORCH, illuminating the path to a better future and eventually preparing them to shine their own BEAM OF LIGHT as a symbol of their own success.
- The ROPE that encircles all of these symbols signifies a strong community that holds everything and everyone together to create a better future for the children and the country.
Type of Cultural Institution
Nabas Elementary School is an educational institution with competent, committed, and dedicated teachers who work together harmoniously in an atmosphere of camaraderie and cooperation. The school provides the learners with Quality Basic Education, life-support knowledge, and skills towards global and academic supremacy anchored on the love of God, fellowmen, country, and self.
Significance
Historical – Nabas Elementary School is the very first school that opened in the District of Nabas.
Aesthetic – Artistic creations have been displayed through productions and presentations of diverse performing and non-performing arts during cultural events.
Economic – The bayanihan values have been observed during cultural events, sports, school beautifications, Brigada Eskwela, Gulayan sa Paaralan, and other initiative programs where generous donors and sponsors voluntarily share resources in kind and/or monetary contributions.
Political – In promoting the cultural program and projects, the school has been collaborating with local officials to support their advocacies and to develop learners’ diverse skills. The school is also used as a voting center during elections.
Spiritual – An interpretative dance presentation has been observed as introductory prayer or doxology as part of the school’s program. Prayers have always been a part to begin and end the daily lessons. Occasionally, a priest is invited to hold masses in school.
Assessment of the Institution
Condition/Status of the Institution
The school promotes the teaching of the core values which begins in the locality.
The school continuously imparts to the learners the importance of love for the country and takes pride in its rich cultural heritage by appreciating and preserving local customs and traditions.
Constraints/ Threats/ Issues/ Challenges:
The school was able to withstand the test of time. During the Spanish regime, it became a camp for Spaniards that destroyed the school, however, the people pursued to build it again. Theschool was rebuilt- made of bricks and stones to be used by the next generation. In developing the school, the former pupils and parents donated chairs and other materials that can be used in conducting classes and other activities. The school also experienced the effect of natural calamities such as typhoons, floods, and earthquakes. However, it stood strong up to this time.
At present, the threat in the learning environment is flooding during rainy days, especially in the lower part of the school grounds. The school is used as an evacuation center during typhoons. There are still uncemented pathways in some parts of the school and an unfinished covered court. The school still plans to cope with these projects.
Measures and Descriptiuon of Safeguarding Measures Taken:
Nabas Elementary School adheres to the sustainability of cultural programs and projects to maintain teachers’ capability and competence.
Security and safety of the pupils are the prime concerns of the school because it is located along the national highway. The school hired tanods to assist pupils in going in and out of the two school gates. One utility worker helps look after pupils and directs vehicles that come in and out of the school.
References
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION: Print, write-ups
| KEY INFORMANTS: | QUENN I. ANCITA PRIMA NAIAD P. OQUENDO |
| REFERENCE/S AND OTHER RESOURCES: | History of Nabas Hand out from Municipality of Nabas |
| NAME OF PROFILER/MAPPER: | JENELYN F. PALOMATA |
| LANGUAGE EDITOR: | JUVINNA R. DELA CRUZ |
| LAYOUT ARTIST: | SALVIE MARIE A. FUENTES |
| CONTENT EVALUATOR: | JOSEPHINE P. VICENTE DENNIS E. BONTOGON |
| WIKI EDITOR: | LEZELDA R. LIBERATO |
| APPROVED: | RUBY AGNES B. ESTRADA, PhD Education Program Supervisor |
| DATE PROFILED: | September 30, 2022 |
