SSLG and SPTA Join Hands in Celebrating Teachers’ Day 2025

Agay National High School’s Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) led a heartfelt celebration of World Teachers’ Day on October 6, 2025, honoring the dedication, passion, and commitment of the school’s teaching force.

The activity was spearheaded by SSLG President Rico Cawaing Jr., together with the SSLG officers, in partnership with the School Parent-Teacher Association (SPTA) headed by Mrs. Nanette Exaure. The event aimed to express the students’ and parents’ collective gratitude to the teachers who continuously guide and inspire learners toward excellence.

As part of the celebration, the SSLG distributed fun awards and tokens of appreciation to the teachers, recognizing their unique personalities and contributions in a lighthearted and enjoyable way. The SPTA officers also shared their support by providing snacks and small tokens to make the occasion more special and memorable.

The program became even livelier with a series of interactive games that brought together teachers and students in an atmosphere filled with laughter, joy, and camaraderie. The event successfully strengthened the bond between learners, teachers, and parents—reflecting the true spirit of unity within the Agay NHS community.

The celebration concluded with smiles, gratitude, and renewed appreciation for the vital role teachers play in shaping the future. Indeed, the day served as a meaningful reminder that every teacher deserves to be celebrated—not just on Teachers’ Day, but every day.

Inspiring Change: Jayson Patalinghug Highlights Agay NHS’s Best Practices in Strengthening Teen Centers

Butuan City – On September 23–24, 2025, the Commission on Population and Development (POPCOM) CARAGA held the Seminar-Workshop on Optimizing the Impact of Teen Centers: Strengthening Operations and Management at the Watergate Boutique Hotel, Butuan City. The event gathered youth advocates and program implementers to share insights and enhance adolescent health initiatives.

A key highlight was Jayson Patalinghug, YOLO-Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH) Coordinator at Agay National High School, who presented the school’s exemplary practices in implementing the YOLO program. He focused on the school’s referral system, which promptly connects students facing health and psychosocial issues to appropriate services and professionals.

Patalinghug also showcased the use of the HEEADSS assessment tool to identify students’ risk behaviors across areas such as home, education, activities, and safety. This tool enables timely interventions and tailored support for learners.

Another cornerstone of Agay NHS’s program is the involvement of Peer Health Navigators—trained student leaders who act as role models, advocates, and first responders to their peers’ concerns. Patalinghug stressed that peer support is crucial in fostering a safe, youth-friendly environment where adolescents feel valued and supported.

His presentation motivated participants from various provinces and municipalities to adopt Agay NHS’s strategies in school-based and community-based teen centers, recognizing the program as a model for effective adolescent health advocacy.

Patalinghug concluded with a powerful message: “Adolescents only live once. It is our responsibility to guide them toward a healthier, safer, and more meaningful journey.”

With dedicated advocates like him, the movement to empower youth through reinforced teen centers is steadily expanding across CARAGA and beyond.

Agay NHS SSLG Officers Join Forces in Launching ARAL Program

With hearts full of purpose and a vision for better learning, the Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) officers of Agay National High School took part in the launching of the ARAL (Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning) Program held last September 10, 2025, from 7:30 to 9:00 AM at the school grounds.

The program, spearheaded by Hannah Faith Facura and Dannilyn Gaudia, came to life through the strong partnership of the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA), School Governing Council (SGC), alumni, SSLG, and different school cl
ubs, proving that the school community is at its best when united for a cause.

Anchored on ARAL is Project LIGHT (Literacy Intervention and Growth through Holistic Teaching)—a reading initiative tailored for learners who face challenges in literacy. It is not just another program; it is a mission to empower struggling readers by enhancing their alphabetic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, decoding, and comprehension. With targeted interventions and creative strategies, Project LIGHT aims to transform frustration into confidence, one word at a time.

To seal their dedication, all participating partners signed their names on the Commitment Wall, symbolizing their pledge to support every learner in their academic recovery journey. The wall now stands as a powerful reminder of the collective responsibility shared by teachers, parents, student leaders, and alumni.

The presence of the SSLG officers during the launch symbolized the voice of the student body in advocating for accessible education. Their involvement underscored the idea that student leaders are not just representatives but also catalysts of change, ready to stand alongside the community in building a learning environment where no one is left behind.

As the event concluded, hope filled the air. The launch of ARAL and Project LIGHT marked not just the start of a program but the beginning of a shared journey toward a brighter, more literate, and empowered Agay NHS community.