Dr. Susan Lane - Outlaw delivering one of her presentations to the group.

Miss Nora Shannon doing a class demo of one of the activities.

Mr. Noel working on his Science Curriculum

DLS - CSB team discussing and working on their Grade 7 Curriculum

Our ANHS Faculty members during one of the sessions by Miss Nora.

Mr. Noel Que presenting his Grade 7 Curriculum Guide

Miss Ria (middle)  with Miss Susan (L) and Miss Nora (R)

The group posed for the "traditional" wacky shot after the 5-day training.

(L-R) Mr. Noel, Miss Nora, Miss Ria, Miss Susan, Miss Tetchie and Miss June ham it to the camera.

Miss Nora Shannon and Dr. Susan Lane -Outlaw are two of the most generous and insightful educators for the Deaf who have been helping the PDL all these years.  The partnership which began in 2011 continue to inspire the ANHS PDL team all these years.  

      Last June 27 - July 1, the competent team of PCEN through Miss May Cabutihan and Miss Tetchie Dela Torre, invited three members of the ANHS Faculty Mr. Noel I. Que, Miss Ria B. Aguilar and Miss June R. Domingo, to participate in a five-day curriculum mapping and Bilingual Education Training at DLS - CSB from June 27 - July 1, 2016. 

       The curriculum mapping and training is primarily aimed at preparing the DLS - CSB team for the new challenges of a model high school in two years.  It was an opportunity, as well, to exchange ideas and strategies in handling Deaf learners in different classroom settings. 

        The work for Deaf education is endless, but with the help people from PCEN, Miss Nora, Miss Susan and all the brains and brawn behind the five-day workshop, we are certain that the challenges we have to overcome will be lighter.  

 Focus Group Discussion  of the PDL with PCEN
         One of the partners of the Program for Deaf Learners, the PCEN and CEAD, visited the team last March 2, 2016.  PCEN was represented by two of our generous partners Miss May Cabutihan and Miss Christina Santos, while the PDL team was represented by Mr. Noel I. Que, Miss Bernadette P. Nolasco, Miss Ana Ria B. Aguilar, Mr. Jose Z. Isip and Miss Junelyn R. Domingo.

        Since the partnership of the organization and the PD, PCEN has continuously served as a generous partner in numerous programs such as professional development sessions/training for the faculty, student interactions and activities, FSL classes/training.  Mr. Noel Que, former PDL Moderator and Mr. Rheal Dayrit, former ANHS Principal participated in the PCEN - sponsored fact-finding trip to the US in 2012 along with other Deaf schools in the country.  

         Five years after first project undertaken by PCEn and the PDL, the team participated in a two-hour assessment and discussion on the various projects undertaken.  It was also an opportunity to discuss future partnerships and activities which will empower the faculty, the SLIs and the students further.  

          We look forward to more activities and FGDs that would help the Deaf students.  We wish to express our gratitude to thePCEN team, and to the faculty members who took part in the session May we continue to serve the Deaf.  Animo La Salle! 

(L-R) The PDL ANHS Team - Miss Agnes (ANHS Principal), Mr. Jose, Mr. Noel, Miss Berna and Miss June (not in photo) during the FGD with PCEN

Mr. Noel sharing his insights and reflections on the various projects of the PDL with PCEN.

Miss May (left) sharing her personal thoughts on the programs.

(L-R) Mr. Jose, Miss Ria, Miss Liezel, Miss Vicky, Miss Tina, Miss May, Miss June, Miss Agnes and Mr. Noel

Mr. Jose responds to the inquiries and recommendations on the different PCEN-PDL projects. 

Thank You, our dearest Sir Q!

         Sir Noel Que or Q to our Deaf students in ANHS will be taking on a new journey this July, we pray that as he faces a new chapter in his life, he will be guided and inspired by the work he has done for the Program for Deaf Learners.  His passion, encouragement and dedication to the PDL will always inspire us to do our best at work.   

        We know you will always make us proud wherever you are, we will all miss you, we pray for your success and safety.  

        Quoting from the last Chapter of the novel, The Little Prince by St. Exuperry, “Look at it carefully so that you will be sure to recognize it in case you travel some day to the African desert. And, if you should come upon this spot, please do not hurry on. Wait for a time, exactly under the star. Then, if a little man appears who laughs, who has golden hair and who refuses to answer questions, you will know who he is. If this should happen, please comfort me. Send me word that he has come back.”   

           You will always have a home in the PDL, Sir Noel.

Summer Bridge Program for New Deaf Students

  May 19 - June 2, 2016/1:00 -  4:00 PM

       

       

Mr. Noel Que discussing General School Policies

Miss Rhea M. Namol with one of our alumni volunteers, Ferdie Genouguin, in one of the sessions.

Flexible Deaf students in one of the ice-breakers.

Three's not a crowd, with Evelyn, Sydney and Jason Naval (one of our alumni volunteers).

Role-play on student responsibilities in the Mainstream Classroom.

  The Summer Bridge Program for New Deaf Learners aims to assist and equip our new Deaf learners in adjusting to their new environment.  PDL is faced with the challenging task of implementing the program to three (now 2) Deaf learners.  Though there were a lot of students who underwent the evaluation (mostly incoming Grade 9) for Deaf students, we were forced to turn them down primarily because of the number of Deaf students only enrolled in Grade 9, and our non-acceptance of  Grade10 and Senior High School.  

        This year's Summer Bridge Program was smoothly implemented with the assistance of patient and passionate individuals.  We would like to express our gratitude to all our Batch 2016 alumni, Ferdie Genoguin (volunteered for 10 days), Jaime Abata, Jr., Jazzel Naval, Mark Kevin Paroginog, Jason Lopes and Jason Naval, our Deaf Buddy Club Vice-President Joan Raagas, one of our SLIs Miss Rhea N. Namol, our Grade 9 volunteer Mr. Jeremias Franche, and our Student Affairs Moderator  and former PDL Moderator Mr. Noel I. Que.  

       The time you have shared in the Summer Bridge Program speaks of your great love for the Deaf.  To our new Deaf students Mico and Evelyn, welcome to the ANHS PDL family. 

Orientation on the Deaf Mainstream Program for Grades 7 – 9 and Trial Teachers

              

We would like to express our gratitude to the homeroom advisers of Grades 7 – 9, our Sign Language Interpreters, our presentors, Mr. Noel, Miss Aileene, Miss Avelina, to our SC Deaf Representative Arvie, the Vice – President of the Deaf Buddy Club, our teachers Mr. Ronald and Mr. Kervin,  and to all Deaf and hearing students from Grade 7 – 9 for attending and actively participating in the annual orientation held at the CAC Hall last June 16, 2016.

We hope that this activity will help our hearing students communicate with our Deaf learners better.

12th ANHS Deaf Week

This week is special to all of us, as we celebrate the ANHS Deaf Week. Exciting contests and activities are in store for all of us, and we enjoin everybody’s participation in all of these. (There is a specified date and time for what we would call as “Sign Language period” where signs are exchanged instead of words – strictly, for the entire school. So come join the fun!)

   The Program for Deaf Learners (PDL) would like to express our gratitude to the different groups and individuals who extended their assistance during the preparations and weeklong celebration of the annual activity.

·     to br. Vic, Miss Agnes and all the administrators of ANHS for their support

·    To the Buildings and Grounds Office headed by Sir Eric for accommodating our request for our various venues

·    To the Sign Language Interpreters, for all their hard work and assistance during the activity

·    To all the Faculty members for taking the challenge to participate in the 1^st ANHS Sign On

·    To the ANHS staff for their assistance in the preparations of the documents for the activities

·      To all the students who actively participated in the different activities  

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