Guadalupe National High School
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
MUNICIPALITY/CITY: Libacao
PROVINCE: Aklan
LOCATION/ADDRESS: Guadalupe, Libacao, Aklan
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Torch | Represents the light that the school gives to its students. This will lead them in the right path towards success |
| Book | Symbolizes the knowledge inculcated in the minds of its learners |
| Circle | The school is versatile to all types of learners |
| Knots | Marks the strong camaraderie and unity of the school and its stakeholders |
| Blue Color | Symbolizes peace and harmony to both the internal and external stakeholders |
| Yellow Color | Signifies hope, joy and positivism |
Type of Cultural Institution
Guadalupe National High School is a Secondary School in the District of Libacao that offers formal education from Grades 7 to 12 curriculum. The school offers General Academic Strand (GAS) and Technical-Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) tracks in the Senior High School Department.
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION
Guadalupe National High School belongs to the category of medium school as to the number of teachers and enrolment. It is surrounded by verdant trees that is why the environment is cool and invigorating. A place everybody would appreciate the beauty of nature.
The school is situated along the highway by the hillside of Barangay Guadalupe which is three (3) kilometers away from Barangay Poblacion of Libacao and thirty four (34) kilometers away from the Schools Division Office. The school area is found in Sitio Baeantakan, one of the sitios of Barangay Guadalupe, Libacao, Aklan, which is near to the Mangayaw Falls in “Sitio Mayubay”.
The school was formerly the Annex Campus of Libacao National Forestry Vocational High School, 2005 backwards headed by Mr. Peter S. Soriano, School Principal II. It has finally separated on December 5, 2005, and was named Guadalupe National High School declared by virtue of the Department Order No. 025-05 through strong dedication and perseverance of Mrs. Jeanna Z. Cosepe, the School Principal during that time.
In view of the school’s land area, it only occupies three (3) hectares from the twenty-one (21) hectares total land area of Libacao National Forestry Vocational High School which was sold at P1.00 per square meter by Mr. Ruperto Z. Zonio in 1983 so that Guadalupe would have a high school and that the people in the said barangay will no longer travel to Barangay Poblacion to study. The 3-hectare land area was duly given to the school as ordered by Dr. Jesse M. Gomez, CESO VI, the Schools Division Superintendent during those years to Mr. Peter S. Soriano, the School Principal II of the mother school. This 3-hectare land area is currently on the process of land titling and still waiting for the final settlement.
In the year 2009 until 2010, the Guadalupe National High School founded its Annex school and held its extension classes at Alfonso XII, Libacao, Aklan. The Annex school became an independent school in the succeeding year right after completing its requirements bearing the name of Alfonso XII National High School. The latter school became the partner school of Guadalupe National High School in the delivery of significant learning to the learners and in bringing out harmonious relationships between its teachers and staff.
Moreover, the Guadalupe National High School has been blessed with the administration and supervision of following School Heads who became the strong foundation and pillars of the school as it works towards giving the best quality education and well-being to its learners:
| December 5,2005 to July 30, 2022 - | Mrs. Jeanna Z. Cosepe, School Principal I |
| August 1,2022 to October 4, 2022 - | Mr. Jun Z. Cortez, Master Teacher I/OIC |
| October 5,2022 to Present - | Dr. Myra A. Polestico, School Principal I |
Description of Significant Milestones
Guadalupe National High School remains to be on track towards becoming a champion both in academic and vocational skills. In fact, the school has achieved and accumulated numerous awards and recognitions in the academics, skills, and sports. The school had competed in the Campus Journalism, Division Press Conference, Division Scilympics and Technolympics in which both teachers and learners has received several awards. On the other hand, the school had joined in the Search for Brigada Eskwela Best Implementing Schools (BEBIS) for several years in the district and became the “Hall of Famer” for being the consistent Champion for six (6) consecutive years. The school was awarded and recognized as Brigada Eskwela Best Implementing School Third Placer from 2017-2019, and Second Placer in 2020 and 2021.
For student’s achievements, they were able to bag the following awards in the Division Science and Technology Fair 2022:
10th place in Stemtokperiment (JHS)
9th place in Stemtokperiment (SHS)
9th place in Siyensikula
| Boys | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2nd Place in Volleyball | 1st Place in 3000 m Run |
| 2nd Place in 200 m Run | 2nd Place in 1500 m Run Girls |
| 2nd Place in 400 m Run | 1st Place Volleyball |
| 3rd Place in in 5000 m Run | 1st Place in Badminton, Singles |
| 3rd Place in Javelin Throw | 1st Place in 200 m Run |
Aside from those mentioned above, the school also received the following awards: 4Ps Exemplary Child 3rd Placer, Recycling Showcase (Tin Can, Tarpaulin, and Foil) 4th and 5th Placer during the Division Science Congress, consistent awardee in various contest in Science Fair. Students and Teachers also excel in contest and competitions like in Journalism, Sports and Athletics to name a few.
These are some of the significant milestones that the school has received during its entire service in providing quality education to its learners, harmonious and strong relationship to the community and the school as a whole.
STORIES AND NARRATIVES
The school has the following: four (4) buildings with twenty four (24) classrooms occupied by the Junior High School and Senior High School Departments; one (1) school clinic; one (1) school canteen; one (1) supply room; one (1) library; one (1) starbook room; one (1) computer laboratory; one (1) T.L.E. laboratory room; one (1) beauty nail care services laboratory; and one (1) bread and pastry and food and beverages laboratory. Since the school has been consistently working towards providing the basic health and sanitation needs of its learners, accessible comfort rooms and toilets were constructed attached to selected classrooms and were provided with necessary supplies readily available for use of the learners. In terms of its handwashing facilities and water connection, the school has met the requirements of the WASH in Schools indicators where it has achieved the Three-Star Approach of the SBM WinS from year 2019 to present. Currently, the school still lacks classroom for its learners and still occupies the borrowed building from the Libacao National Forestry Vocational High School.
In terms of its teaching and non-teaching staff, it has twenty-eight (28) teaching staff and three (3) administrative staff for the year 2023. The school has also two (2) security guards and one (1) utility personnel.
SIGNIFICANCE
Economic
Guadalupe National High School caters all the Junior and Senior High School students of Barangay Guadalupe, Libacao, Aklan and its neighboring barangays namely Barangay Julita, Casit-an, Pampango, Rosal and Sitio Binitinan which is part of Balete, Aklan.
Since the school offers Beauty Nail Care and Food and Beverage Services, the graduates can already earn money while studying and after graduation.
Aesthetic
The school’s stance is to bring a conducive environment for its learners. It has been shaded in a verdant and refreshing hill along the highway. It is surrounded by both forest trees and fruit trees. The vegetable garden shows how diligent and creative the students are. Accessibility and mobility manifests minimal difficulty to its community members making Guadalupe National High School an accommodating institution to nurture education at its finest.
Social
It is the utmost desire of Guadalupe National High School to give the best for the students and the whole community by responding to the call of excellent and competent education. The people in the community would be very happy and proud of the achievements of the learners due to the efforts of the internal stakeholders of the school. It is our shared commitment to search for various programs, projects and activities based on our mandates focusing on the welfare of our students. We have the “DAGYAW” that serves as an assistance in the beautification and cleanliness of our school rendered by our stakeholders once a month. A workforce that contributes a lot in the implementation of our Plans and Projects in the school. Many improvements have been implemented and materialized in school such as the Social Hall donated by Saemaul of Korea, CCTV Camera sponsored by PTA, and volleyball court donated by the Libacao Basketball Club, Inc.
In the pursuit of time throughout meeting the demands and trends, the school is trying to do its best to produce competent and quality graduates who are ready to land a job after graduation. It is a big challenge for the school on how to reach its vision, but with collaborative efforts of the stakeholders of this academe, it would be possible.
ASSESSMENT OF THE INSTITUTION
The Guadalupe National High School (GNHS) continuously commits itself to live by with its spirit of excellence every day. As an institution of learning that sees the future positively, it never stops itself to improve and strive with every opportunity to grow in all aspects especially in the quality of instruction, school management, and governance.
Condition/Status of the Institution
In good condition
Constraints/ Threats/ Issues/ Challenges:(Reasons for the Condition/Status)
The current and primary problem of the school is the insufficient number of classrooms where one of its buildings is borrowed from the former mother school, Libacao National Forestry Vocational High School. Aside from this, the school is still waiting for the formal settlement and titling of its land areas covering the total number of 3 hectares given by the mother school. Since the school has limited land area, there is no more buildable space for future improvements as to the construction of additional classrooms.
Measures and Description of Safeguarding Measures Taken
To address the problem of the school's current situation, the School Planning Team (SPT) agreed during the Convergence Meeting to prioritize improvements relevant to the abovementioned problem of the school with the help and support of the stakeholders like LGU, PTA, Alumni, School Organizations and Private Individuals, the School is assured that the school's target will be achieved. Also, processing of land settlement and titling follows.
After thorough deliberation and analysis of the identified problems, the School Planning Team has come up with the Priority Improvement Areas which the school has to address in the next three years.
REFERENCES AND OTHER SOURCES
| KEY INFORMANT/S: | JEANNA Z. COSEPE Retired Principal 1, Guadalupe National High School, District of Libacao LARRY ZONIO School SIP (2020-2022) |
| REFERENCE/S AND OTHER RESOURCES: | |
| NAME OF PROFILER/ MAPPER | MYRA A. POLESTICO School Principal 1, Guadalupe National High School RHEA Z. ORDANIEL |
| LANGUAGE EDITOR | MA. LOURDES LIZZETTE Z. REMOLA, PhD Master Teacher II, Libacao Central Elementary School |
| LAYOUT ARTIST | BITU-IN Z. SUGANOB Teacher III, Libacao National Forestry Vocational High School |
| CONTENT EVALUATORS | JOSEPHINE P. VICENTE Teacher III, Regional Science High School for Region VI DENNIS E. BONTOGON |
| WIKI EDITOR | JOHANNAH MARIZ B. VILLORENTE Teacher III, Calamcan Elementary School |
| APPROVED | RUBY AGNES B. ESTRADA, PhD Education Program Supervisor |
| DATE PROFILED | July 15, 2023 |
