29/08/2026
"Canelar Integrated School Marks 4th Foundation Day with Faith, Sports, and School Pride"
By: SSLG
CANELAR, Zamboanga City — Canelar Integrated School marked its 4th Foundation Day with a meaningful celebration filled with faith, sportsmanship, camaraderie, talent, and school pride.
The celebration featured a series of activities that brought together learners, teachers, coaches, and members of the school community. Among the highlights were the sports competitions in basketball, volleyball, and badminton, as well as the much-anticipated Search for Mr. and Miss Canelar Integrated School 2026.
Foundation Day Mass Opens Celebration
As part of the Foundation Day celebration, a Holy Mass was held on August 29 at 8:00 a.m., with Father Larry Miranda serving as the celebrant.
The Mass provided an opportunity for the school community to come together in prayer and thanksgiving as Canelar Integrated School celebrated another year of service, growth, and achievements.
Learners, teachers, and members of the school community participated in the religious celebration, seeking guidance and blessings for the continued success of the school and its learners.
Sports Competitions Showcase Talent and Sportsmanship
The Foundation Day sports activities began with the elimination games in basketball, volleyball, and badminton on August 8 and 15, followed by the championship games on August 15 and 22.
In the Elementary Basketball Category, Grade 6 emerged victorious in both the boys' and girls' divisions. In volleyball, Grade 6 secured the boys' championship, while Grade 5 captured the girls' title.
For badminton, Grade 5 won the boys' doubles championship, while Grade 6 dominated the girls' doubles and mixed doubles categories.
Meanwhile, in the Junior High School Category, Grade 10 captured the boys' basketball championship, while Grade 7 won the girls' division.
In volleyball, Grade 9 emerged as champion in the boys' division, while Grade 10 took the girls' championship. In badminton, Grade 9 won the boys' doubles and girls' doubles championships, while Grade 8 won the mixed doubles category.
The sports events provided learners with an opportunity to demonstrate their skills, discipline, perseverance, teamwork, and sportsmanship while strengthening friendship and camaraderie among different grade levels.
Search for Mr. and Miss Canelar Integrated School 2026
Following the Foundation Day activities, another exciting highlight took place on August 29 with the Search for Mr. and Miss Canelar Integrated School 2026.
The competition was organized into three categories based on grade levels:
KS1 – Kindergarten to Grade 3
KS2 – Grade 4 to Grade 6
KS3 – Junior High School
The prestigious search was graced by a distinguished panel of judges led by Phil Argel M. Quitiol, Head of the Board of Judges, together with Rosslyn D. Diamzon and May Asherah S. Pon.
After the candidates showcased their confidence, poise, personality, communication skills, and ability to represent their respective grade levels, the following learners were crowned Mr. and Miss Canelar Integrated School 2026:
CategoryMr. Canelar Integrated School 2026Ms. Canelar Integrated School 2026KS1Ambriel Federico S. BagaanZianna Sadio ElloKS2Al-Khalid N. JainalNayomi N. TaycoKS3David Dane SebastianQueenie Kate Susulan
In KS1, Ambriel Federico S. Bagaan was crowned Mr. Canelar Integrated School, while Zianna Sadio Ello earned the title of Ms. Canelar Integrated School.
For KS2, Al-Khalid N. Jainal and Nayomi N. Tayco, both from Grade 5, captured the Mr. and Ms. Canelar Integrated School titles.
In the KS3 category, David Dane Sebastian and Queenie Kate Susulan, both from Grade 9, were crowned Mr. and Ms. Canelar Integrated School 2026 for the Junior High School level.
Grade 6 and Grade 10 Crowned Overall Champions
The Foundation Day celebration culminated with the announcement of the Overall Champions.
Grade 6 was declared the Overall Champion for the Elementary Category, while Grade 10 earned the distinction of Overall Champion for the Junior High School Category.
Their victories reflected the unity, determination, cooperation, and dedication of the learners, advisers, coaches, and supporters.
The 4th Foundation Day of Canelar Integrated School was more than a celebration of the school's milestones. It was an opportunity to give thanks, strengthen relationships, recognize learners' talents and achievements, and promote the values of teamwork, discipline, confidence, sportsmanship, and service.
Through faith, sports, and co-curricular activities, Canelar Integrated School continues to nurture learners toward holistic development and excellence.
