SLCV The Spark

𝗦𝗟𝗖𝗩 𝟰𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝘆𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🥁🎶

Last Friday, February 21, the St. Louis College Valenzuela (SLCV) quadrangle came to life with the wondrous performance of the drum and lyre bands from different elementary schools in CaMaNaVa. Accompanied by their bandmaster each team performed a song piece from their repertoire and their rendition of the SLCV March.

The drum and lyre bands come from Apolinario Mabini Elementary School, Antonio M. Serapio Elementary School, Dalandanan Elementary School, Gen. T. De Leon Elementary School, Lawang Bato Elementary School, and Malinta Elementary School. Maysan Elementary School, Paso de Blas Elementary School fought for a chance of winning the competition. Each performance showed the talent, musicality, and enthusiasm of the performers while carrying their instruments and their flags.

Buzzing with passion, the students, their parents, and their coaches filled the grounds of the SLCV Maysan Campus creating a lively atmosphere that fueled the fire within. Leading the bands through the program were Mrs. Sally Lugay and Sir Rodlie Panguntalan, the masters of ceremonies.

Judging each band for their Field Music, Field Ensemble, and General Effect, three winners were chosen. Special awards were also given to the Best in Marching, Best in Band Conductor, Best in Uniform, Best in Band Visual, and Most Disciplined Band. Bagging the special awards for the Best in Uniform was Antonio M. Serapio Elementary School. Most Disciplined Band was awarded to the Paso de Blas Elementary School Drum and Lyre Band. Malinta Elementary School swept the stage by winning three special awards: Best in Band Visual, Best in Marching Band, and Best in Band Conductor.

Malinta Elementary School Drum and Lyre Band emerged as the champions with their bandmaster Sir Medel S. Eugenio. Paso de Blas Elementary School won the 1st Runner-up while Apolinario Mabini Elementary School took the spot of the 2nd runner-up.

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𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙇𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙖
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𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘴. 𝘌𝘳𝘯𝘢 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘴

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | 𝗦𝗟𝗖𝗩 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 🥳🕺

On a vibrant evening at the St. Louis College Valenzuela, the air was filled with anticipation as students, faculty, and families gathered for the much-anticipated annual school concert. This year's concert was truly a wonderful experience for our fellow Louisians.

As the event begun, attendees were greeted by a colorful display of lights and decorations. The excitement was intense, with students buzzing about their performances and families eager to support their loved ones.

The concert kicked off with an energetic dance number performed by the school’s dance troupe, who captivated the audience with their synchronized movements and vibrant costumes. The performance set a lively tone for the evening, drawing cheers and applause from the crowd.

Following the dance performance, the music department took center stage. Champion Solar Serenade took the spotlight in the opening of the concert, from classical pieces to contemporary pop hits. The harmonies echoed beautifully through the gymnasium, reinforcing the theme of unity in diversity.

Interspersed between performances were brief speeches from the school’s administration and student leaders, emphasizing the importance of artistic expression as a means of fostering community and understanding among different cultures. They highlighted how events like the concert not only showcase talent but also build lifelong connections among students.

As the concert continued, solo and group performances flourished, with bands playing instruments. Each act was met with enthusiastic applause, showcasing the supportive environment cultivated at SLCV. This spectacular display of unity and talent encapsulated the essence of the night, leaving the audience in awe.

As the lights dimmed and the audience began to disperse, the sense of pride and accomplishment among the students was evident. The concert not only highlighted their talents but also reinforced the values of community, diversity, and creativity that St. Louis College of Valenzuela stands for. It was an event that will surely be remembered as a highlight of the school year, fostering a deeper connection among the students and the broader community.

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The Louisian community was treated to incredible performances by Nostradamus Junior, Jana Garcia, Innercore BAND, Join The Club and Formula 5 from Teamflm Artists! 🌟 They did not disappoint, with most of them engaging the audience, much to everyone’s delight!

Foundation Celebration 2025 has been nothing short of amazing. 💖 We hope everyone had a fantastic time throughout this season! 🙌

Stay tuned for more photographs! 📷






📸 Photojournalists:
𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙇𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙖
𝙍𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙖𝙚𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙤 𝙏𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙥
𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠 𝙅𝙖𝙘𝙤𝙗 𝙀𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙟𝙤
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🎸 𝗦𝗟𝗖𝗩 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱! 🥁

Louisians witnessed an epic battle of music, as the bands ignited the stage with their pulse-pounding beats, and electrifying energy!

SLCV's battle of the bands took place last Friday, February 21, showcasing the talents of six participating bands: Solar Serenade, J.Janz, Synco, ASC, Seraphic and Hosted by the student council Mara Roque and Samantha Calingan, the event also featured a panel of esteemed judges.

Solar Serenade was crowned champion after the intense display of talent, which earns them a slot to perform for the SLCV 2025 concert this Sunday, February 23

The battle of the bands erupted into a frenzy of face-melting solos, pulse-pounding beats, and show-stopping performances that left the crowd gasping for more! Stay tuned for the next act, when the stage will ignite.






📸 Photojournalists:
𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙇𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙖
𝙍𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙖𝙚𝙡 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙤 𝙏𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙥
𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙯 𝙈𝙖𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙮
𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙖 𝘼𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙡𝙖 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙤
𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙖
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𝗚𝗠𝗔 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗟𝗖𝗩 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟰𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 💚❤

GMA Network's 'Unang Hirit' features Saint Louis College Valenzuela (SLCV) in early morning segment amid commencement of the school's 47th foundation day celebration.

The segment aired this Wednesday, February 19, highlighted academic traditions of SLCV observed during foundation day celebration. Successfully put together with the collaborative efforts of teachers and students, the event emphasized student ability.

Hosted by Lyn Ching and Sean Lucas, coverage began with a special number prepared by the SLCV dance troupe in all white, followed by a feature of eco-friendly creations produced by students during previous events Eco-Fashion event and Science Take-Home Workshop, and ended with an on the spot quiz with questions on science and mathematics.

On screen, students were most excited to show off their creativity and skills on screen in honor of the school that continues to nurture future generations, SLCV.







📸 Photojournalists:
𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙇𝙖𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙖
𝙍𝙖𝙡𝙥𝙝 𝙍𝙚𝙭 𝙇𝙖𝙬𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙯
📰 News Writing:
𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘳. 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘠𝘶

𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗔𝗬: 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗽𝗼! 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗻𝗮 𝗽𝗼 𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗮! 🚦💔

Jeepney rides are like relationships—some are spacious and comfortable, but others leave you gasping for breath. Yet you stay, convincing yourself that the ride is worth it—even when you know it isn’t, even when the road leads to nowhere good. Just like in love, you hesitate to let go, hoping something magical happens before you reach your stop. It’s that stubborn hope that keeps you holding on to someone who clearly isn’t holding on to you.

Let’s be real—lahat tayo marupok. Whether it’s choosing a wrong jeepney ride or choosing the wrong person to stay with, we cling to the illusion of possibility. Even though you know you’re on the wrong ride, you’ll still stay anyway. Why? Kasi you keep telling yourself, “Puwede namang bumaba kapag gusto ko na,” even as our fingers grow numb for holding on too long.

We keep riding, kahit traffic pa, kahit alam nating mas mahihirapan tayo kapag hindi pa tayo bumaba. Kasi ganun tayo eh, we hope for a change in the route we’re going, a detour that will take us somewhere better. Just like how we keep hoping that maybe, just maybe, something will change in their mind and stay. Truth is, not everyone who rides with you will stay until the end. People leave; they always do. And the jeepney moves on, whether you’re ready or not.

Letting go is never easy. Not because it’s the wrong stop, but because we’re not ready to let go. It’s about releasing the person you imagined would ride beside you. We tell ourselves that staying a little longer won’t hurt, that the destination is near. But to face reality, napapalayo lang tayo sa dapat nating mapuntahan. The pain of letting go stings, but staying stuck will leave you with an eternal heartache. It takes courage to call out, “Para po”, and step off. But sometimes, that’s the only way to find the right ride—the one that will take you home.

In this jeepney ride called life, minsan kailangan mo talaga bumitaw kahit gusto mo pang manatili. It’s okay to shout “Para po!”. It’s okay to choose yourself. Because nothing changes if nothing changes.





🖊 Literary:
𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙖 𝙉𝙞𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙖 (𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙)
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𝙎𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙖 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙯

[𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗦' 𝗗𝗔𝗬]

"𝑁𝑜𝑡 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑢𝑠 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑑𝑜 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠. 𝐵𝑢𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑑𝑜 𝑠𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒."- St. Teresa of Calcutta❤️‍🔥

The Spark✨, together with the SLCV community, joins the commemoration of the life and legacy of all saints. Let us learn and reflect on their sacrifices and unparalleled faith that shape and strengthen our Christianity and all values that emanate from it.

November 1 is a solemn holy day of the Catholic Church dedicated to the saints who have attained heaven (Catholic Online, 2022). Pope Boniface IV formally established All Saints' Day on May 13, 609 AD, when he dedicated the Pantheon in Rome to the Virgin Mary and all Martyrs. It should not be confused with All Souls' Day which is observed on November 2, since it is devoted to those who have died and not yet reached heaven.

May this day reminds us of our unparalleled faith and love of God.
May we never forget the souls of the martyrs and the legacies they lived in.

Have a blessed All Saints' Day, Louisians.✝️