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                                                     The Fruit of Global Collaboration:

                                                                Sharing of Updates

           Philippine educational system now is starting to align with the international standards of education as to attain the best quality of education. Though lowest in rank during competition compared to other countries in Southeast Asia, the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) is still finding ways for greater progression that nothing is impossible.  Last year, the DepEd started its program on the implementation of K to 12 (Kinder to Grade 12) Curriculum.  It is said to solve educational problems and meeting the international standards.

           Quirino High School (QHS) which is located at Project 3, Quezon City Metro Manila, Philippines followed the directive of DeEd on the start of K to 12.  We are just so hopeful for its positive impact to the learners.

           QHS is confined to tract the thrust of DedEd for quality of education. And that, QHS is committed to provide best quality of education and opportunities for all students.  QHS is also envisioned of producing globally competitive and God-fearing learners. The school caters students from all walks of life surrounded with few executive villages. With 1 officer-in-charge and 4 teachers and 200 students, the school started its operation in 1955.  At present, there are 138 teachers and around 4,000 students under the leadership of Dr. Levita U. Ramos, School Principal IV sustained with 11 classroom buildings and 1 administrative. QHS is enriched with computer laboratory with internet connection donated by the government, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and some from SEED (Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development) in which the student maximize the use of it during or after class hours.  Student Government, Clubs from different subject areas, YES-O Club, Si-SEED-lan are the active student organizations of the school.  They keep Quirinians busy. The school continues to shine over district, division, regional and national competitions and produced famous personalities such as Honorable Congressman Roilo Golez, the mother of the TV Host Richard Gomez, Globe Tattoe endorser Rio dela Cruz; and many more worth to mention.

           Such positive impact at QHS, forms part the great contribution of SEED.  Everyone was tickled pink by the introduction of SEED (Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development) USA to QHS as for extending its good hands to all Quirinians.  It was made possible through the initiative of Mesdames Azura and Zaira in 2008, which unrolled the signing of contract between QHS Administration led by Dr. Arao and SEED USA in-charge. The contract was about granting 6 computer sets with internet connection paid by SEED USA for two years. The contract can be extended depending upon the cooperation of school officials and faculty members. Ms. Rosalina L. Molina, Master Teacher II of the Mathematics Department was made then as the contact person. 

        

            The presenters are dreaming of another SEED school which might be present during the Global Education Cohttp://www.planetseed.com/blogs/backgrounder-introduction-my-schoolnference 2012 and could share the same experiences with SEED.