Thursday, November 13, 2008

IJSB Sweeps Presscon Competitions; Emerges Champion


Jesseans garnered the most places during the 2008 Division Schools Press Conference held at the Valencia National High School on 16 and 17 October. The IJSB team was also declared the over-all champion during the said event. They will be competing with different schools in the Regional Level in Mambajao, Camiguin Island later in November. The team is advised by Teacher Jody and Teacher Lorie.

Winners are the following:

1st Place
Romulo Larosa Jr., Photojournalism
Omana Thalia Alkuino, Feature Writing
Raul Daniel Alkuino, Extemporaneous Speaking
Rolly Simborio, Copyreading
Raul Daniel Alkuino, Photojournalism

2nd Place
Emmylou Isidro, Feature Writing

3rd Place
Rhena Marasigan, Editorial Writing
Romulo Larosa Jr., Editorial Cartooning
Rolly Simborio, Quiz Bee
Emmylou Isidro, Editorial Writing

4th Place
Jo Andre Intong, Sports Writing
Rommel Gaudiel, Feature Writing
Aron Rempohito, News Writing
Kay Dafilmoto, Feature Writing
Alaizza Christine Cabaya, Copyreading

5th Place
Vince Dexter Sedon, Editorial Cartooning
Carl John Gelaga, Editorial Cartooning

Students Place in Math Quiz; IJSB Hosts Event

On 7 October 2008, IJSB hosted this year's Division Math Quiz sponsored by the Department of Education at the Media Barn. Several students placed in the said competition:

2nd Place - First Year Levels
Vincent John Alsa
Clarisse Gelaga
Paul Patrick Solitario

3rd Place - Fourth Year Levels
Rommel Gaudiel
Rhena Marasigan
Janelle Joy Martinez

Teacher Dio acted as the IJSB team coach.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Simborio Tops Division Quiz Bee



Rolly Simborio, an IJSB Sophomore, emerged as the champion for the Division Competition of the 29th Super Quiz Bee High School Level - Science on 6 October 2008. The competition was held at the Valencia City Central School with Teacher Dio Dahon as his coach.

He will compete at the Regionals at RELC in Cagayan de Oro on 24 October 2008.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Juniors and Seniors Complete Film Workshop












As part of IJSB's ongoing Alternative Classroom Experience (ACE) Program, Gawad Urian and Cinemalaya awardee and film director, Emman de la Cruz, conducted a film-making workshop among IJSB's Juniors and Seniors on 13-14 October 2008 at the IJSB Media Barn.

The students learned screenplay development, production and direction, and cinematography. They were also taught some acting and editing techniques. The workshop was set up to equip the students with the necessary skills to complete their first semester art project, which includes the screening of four self-produced short films that will commence in the first Jessies--IJSB's take on the Oscars--on 29 October 2008.

Click on these links for videos on the workshop.
IJSB Film Workshop 1
IJSB Film Workshop 2
IJSB Film Workshop 3

Jesseans Shine at Yes-O Regionals

During the Youth for the Environment School Organization(Yes-O) Regional Camp in Mambajao on 9-12 October 2008, three Jesseans shone during their respective competitions.

Felixes May Lopez was awarded Best in Talent during the Lakambini search after she sang her original song, Bare, about the environment. She played the acoustic guitar while her fellow seniors, Jim Sarcaoga and Hansel Lagaz, accompanied her on the electric guitar and groovebox, respectively.

Meanwhile, seniors Godfrey Orcullo and Kaiser Anthony Kisteria teamed up to win the silver medal during the Physics Olympics - Large Barge Competition.

Teachers Randy Macachor and Jody Ducao Visto were their coaches.

Monday, October 6, 2008

Manila Film Director/Producer to Conduct Workshop at the Media Barn


Emmanuel "Emman" dela Cruz, a Cinemalaya and Gawad Urian awardee, will be conducting a Film-making workshop exclusively for IJSB students on 13-14 October 2008 as part of the school's monthly Alternative Classroom Experience (ACE) Program.

The workshop will serve as a supplementary activity for the First IJSB Short-Film Festival to be held at the end of the month. This will cover the fundamentals of film making, including plot development/screenplay writing, directing, producing, camera work, etc.

Dela Cruz is the writer for such films as Gabon (2007), Imahe Nasyon (2006), Sarong Banggi (2005), My First Romance (2003). He also wrote for TV in shows like Martin Late@Night (2002), Kailangan Kita (2002), Kung Ikaw ay Isang Panaginip (2002), Tabing Ilog (2002), and Pangako sa 'yo (2000).

He directed the films Gabon (2007), Imahe Nasyon (2006), and Sarong Banggi (2005), starring Jackilyn Jose. He also produced Endo (2007), Gabon (2007), and Sarong Banggi (2005).

He was the Creative Consultant for the film My Big Love (2008), and Project Consultant for D' Anothers (2005). He also conceptualized the film, Kung Ako Na Lang Sana (2003).

Jesseans Place at Yes-O Camp '08

Continuing with IJSB's victories, four Jesseans won several prizes during the Youth for the Environment (YES-O) Camp held last month at the Valencia City Central School.

Godfrey Orcullo and Kaiser Anthony Kisteria emerged as the champions for the Physics Olympics - Large Barge Competition; Emmy Lou Isidro placed second in the Art Competition - High School; IJSB freshman, Clarisse Gelaga, also won the 2nd place in the Essay Writing Comptetition - High School.

Orcullo and Kisteria will join May Felixes Lopez (see related story) at the Regional
Yes-O Camp to be held in Camiguin Island on 9-12 October 2008.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Jesseans Win Big at Search for Lakambini & Lakan







Four Jesseans garnered several prizes during the Yes Camp Search for Lakambini at Lakan ng Kalikasan (Miss and Mr. Environment) on 26 September 2008 at the Valencia City Central School Gym.

For the high school category, May Felixes Lopez was awarded Lakambini ng Kalikasan (two years in a row for IJSB) while Cyrus Kristoffer Malayang was awarded Mr. Earth. Sharmaine Filipinas and Carlo Gelaga were awarded Miss and Mr. Earth for the Elementary Category.

Lopez was also awarded best in talent for performing, with Malayang, an original song with an accompanying multi-media slideshow. She will represent Valencia city in the regional competitions on 10 October 2008 in Camiguin Island.

The Search for Lakambini at Lakan ng Kalikasan is a yearly competition that promotes environmental awareness among Filipino students, with this year's theme, "Warming Up the Youth for Global Environmental Activism".

Vanessa Claued Canoza (HS '98) and Raul Daniel Alkuino won last year's titles.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

First Jessean Short Film Festival in October



The Infant Jesus School of Bukidnon is holding the first "Jessies", the IJSB Short Film Festival on 27-29 October 2008, at the IJSB Media Barn. The film fest, the end-of-semester project of the Junior and Senior classes, will follow a two-day seminar-workshop by Manila-based, multi-awarded film director Emman dela Cruz.

The film fest abstract is as follows:

Rationale: The IJSB Short Film Fest is, here on in, a yearly art project of the IJSB Senior and Junior Classes. This aims to inculcate among the students the value of video production as a vehicle for artistic expression, and a venue for creative experience.

The IJSB Short Film Fest will also instill among its participants the importance of cooperation, collaboration and communication to come up with the final artwork.

Expectations: At the end of the festival, IJSB Seniors and Juniors grouped into respective “Production Companies” will have accomplished the following:

1. Learn the fundamentals of film/video production through a two-day hands-on seminar/workshop from a reputable film auteur.
2. Cooperate as team members of each Production Company and assign amongst themselves the Director, Editor, Production Designer, Actors, Wardrobe, etc.
3. Author a collaborative working screenplay.
4. Complete a ten to fifteen (10-15) minute video narrative of any theme and genre.
5. Fully participate in and contribute to the “Jessies”, the IJSB Short Film Fest Awards Night (29 October 2008).
6. Fully participate in and contribute to the screening of their respective films during the Film Fest (27 – 28 October 2008).
7. Realize the significance of freedom of speech in the Valencia community
8. Acknowledge the importance of film as a medium for democratic artistic expression and communication.
9. Appreciate the benefits of teamwork and collaboration.
10. Understand the importance of diversity for peaceful coexistence.

Please see Teacher Miles, Teacher Jody, Teacher Randy, Teacher Karen, and Teacher Eugene for more information.

IJSB Sweeps Top Prizes in Science Camp District Levels





IJSB won the top places during the Elementary District Competitions of the Yes-O Science Camp held at the Department of Education Offices in Valencia City on 25 September 2008. The students are coached by Teacher Karen.

Winners are the following:

Science Quiz
1st Place Jolina Gono

Poster-making Contest
1st Place Oscar Larosa, Jr.

Lakan at Lakambini
1st Place Carlo Gelaga & Sharmaine Filipinas

Slogan Contest
1st Place Eleanor Bugas & Jolina Gono

Essay-writing Contest
1st Place Omana Thalia Alkuino

Dance Troupe Places 3rd in Competitions



The IJSB Dance Troupe, coached by Teacher Randy, won 2nd Runner Up during the Rotary Club sponsored Tagisang ng Galing at Talino.

The competition was held on 12 September at the Valencia City Gym.

Jesseans Shine in 4th Annual Math Quiz Competitions



Jesseans won several prizes during this month's 4th Annual Math Quiz Competitions - District Level on 9 September 2008 at the Bukidnon Faith Christian School campus. Winners are the following:

Grade 4 Team - 3rd Place
Eunice Gerra D. Anasco
Eleanor Jean A. Bugas
Rophinscent Q. Caro

Grade 5 Team - 2nd Place
Myrdal A. Hera
Sheena J. Palma
Raphael Christian D. Sanchez

Grade 6 Team - 2nd Place
Omana Thalia Alkuino
Cristine Cabaya
Jolina B. Gono

The teams were coached by Teacher Delia and Teacher Dio. Division Levels are going to be held on 9 October for Grade School and 10 October for High School.

Jesseans Place in Division Competitions During Filipino Month

During the Buwan ng Wika (Filipino Month) held in August, Jesseans garnered two prizes in the Division competitions.

Julianne Denisse Malayang won the 2nd place for Pagtutula Poetry (Grade 4) while the high school dance troupe under Teacher Randy Macachor won the 3rd place for Katutubong Sayaw Folk Dance (High School).

IJSB Students Garner Prizes for Language Month



Jesseans took home several top prizes during this year's Buwan ng Wika (Language Month) District Competitions held at the Valencia Central Elementary School.

The following are the winners:

Pagtutula (Poetry)

1st Place Erlea Mae Ilisan - Grade 1

1st Place Julianne Denisse S. Malayang - Grade 2

1st Place Eleanor Jean Bugas - Grade 4

1st Place Myrdal Hera - Grade 5

1st Place Charmaine Filipinas - Grade 6


Pagkukuwento (Story Telling)

1st Place Rophinscent Caro - Grade 4

1st Place Gianne Deza Saavedra - Grade 5

1st Place Hannah Jenn De Isidro - Grade 6


Katutubong Sayaw (Folk Dance)

3rd Place IJSB Dance Troupe (Elementary)


Tagisan ng Talino (Quiz Bee)

2nd Place Omana Thalia Alkuino

Contestants were coached by Teachers Juna, Loleit, Randy, Lorie.

Friday, August 22, 2008

IJSB Talents Feature in City Activity





Jesseans performed during the City's culmination activities for July's 34th National Nutrition Month at the Golden Harvest Gym on 1 August.

Mae Lopez and Aaron Rempohito sang the program's opening prayer, while the IJSB Dance Troupe performed a pre-national anthem interpretive sequence.

During intermission, the IJSB Chorale sang a choral rendition of Cindi Lauper's True Colors, followed by a number by the Hula Club.

The occasion marked both the IJSB Chorale's and the Hula Club's first performance. IJSB Chorale is advised by the Philippine Madrigals Singers' Sheen Sanchez and Melvir Ausente (Miles Sanchez, while both are on leave), and the Hula Club is coached by Yeyet Alquino.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Jessean Tops Art Contest





Oscar Larosa, Jr., a sixth grader, bagged the top prize in the city's Nutrition Month Art Contest. Competing with other schools in Valencia, Oscar's artwork was inspired by the theme, Wastong Nutrition ni Nanay, Siguradong Healthy si Baby which translate to A Mother's Proper Nutrition Ensures her Baby's Good Health. His piece featured a baby being cuddled by a mother, who was made up of different veggies, fruits and other healthy food. His medium was pastel crayon on paper.

Present during the awarding ceremonies at the Valencia City Gym on 1 August were Oscar's adviser, Teacher Karen, and his mom.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

IJSB Nutriquiz Results

During July's National Nutrition Month Celebration, IJSB held its own school-wide Nutriquiz spread throughout the month.

The results are as follows:

LEVEL I (Grades 1, 2 & 3)
1st Eleanor Jhon A. Bugas
2nd Julianne Denisse S. Malayang
3rd Ron Trevor S. Liquit

LEVEL II (Grades 4, 5 & 6)
1st Eleanor Jean A. Bugas
2nd Jolina B. Gono
3rd Jo Andre D. Intong

LEVEL III (High School)
1st Rolly C. Simborio
2nd Rommel M. Gaudiel
3rd Clarisse M. Gelaga

Monday, July 28, 2008

White Strand Band Performs at Chardy's; Will Feature in City Billboard




The IJSB White Strand Band performed on Friday, 25 July 2008, at the city's premiere music venue, Chardy's. They sang two of their original songs, as well as a couple of covers. A photo shoot was also done during the performance, as the rock band will be featured in one of Valencia City's tourism billboards.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Seniors Attend Career Guidance Seminar with Parents; Teachers Trained on First Aid and Disaster Risk Reduction

This year's Career Guidance Seminar was held eight months early at the IJSB Black Box. Considering the significant need for parental participation as well as ample time in decision-making, IJSB now requires parents to attend the seminar with their kids earlier in the school year.

Held on Saturday, 26 July, the seminar featured speakers from shortlisted fields of study requested by the students themselves. Areas covered were in Architecture, Nursing, Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture (Dairy), Medicine, Fine Arts, Theater, Film, Music, Public Accountancy, and Information Technology.

Teacher Lucel Gonzalez, RSW, was the coordinator while Teacher Jody Ducao hosted the affair.

On the same day, IJSB teachers attended a safety training seminar facilitated by the Valencia City Disaster Coordinating Council (CDCC), led by Capt. Alejandro Larosa, Sr. and Mr. Ruel Duran of the Department of Education-Valencia. The whole-day activity concentrated on fire and earthquake evacuation in the school environment and rescue and first aid training. This seminar-workshop intends to re-echo the training on mainstreaming disaster risk reduction concepts.

This follows the counterpart student training in the past weekends in the observation of the National Disaster Awareness Month.

Jesseans Elect SG Officers



On 21 July 2008, students from IJSB elected this school year's Student Government officers. The following are the SG officers for SY 2008-2009:

Rommel M. Gaudiel
PRESIDENT

Rhena R. Marasigan
VICE-PRESIDENT

Marie Kris L. Versales
SECRETARY

Romulo A. Larosa, Jr.
TREASURER

Aron A. Rempohito
AUDITOR

REPRESENTATIVES

Krislyn Heidie R. Areja
GRADE I

Angel Joy G. Cape
GRADE II

Blanche Coleen A. Parian
GRADE III

Eleanor Jean A. Bugas
GRADE IV

Myrdal A. Hera
GRADE V

Hannah Jean E. De Isidro
GRADE VI

Clarisse M. Gelaga
FIRST YEAR

Rolly C. Simborio
SECOND YEAR

Bernard Kris Carpentero
THIRD YEAR

Simon Ray T. Mayuga
Kaiser Anthony B. Kisteria
FOURTH YEAR

The IJSB Student Government is advised by Teacher Lucel Gonzalez, RSW. Among their first projects is the IJSB Student Lounge.

Friday, July 25, 2008

Beijing Scholar Conducts Workshop at IJSB







For July's Alternative Classroom Experience (ACE), IJSB offered a Theater Workshop for Jesseans facilitated by Annie Luis at the IJSB Media Barn (The Black Box) on 19 July 2008.

An unprecedented number of students participated, which led to the division of the workshop into two groups--Pre School to Grade IV, and Grade V to HS IV. Such activities as fleshing out characters and devising random scenes were the focus of the workshop with plenty of group dynamics.

Ms. Luis is a graduate of BA Theater Arts at U.P. Diliman and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Literature and Chinese Theater at the famed Central Academy of Drama in Beijing as a Chinese government scholar. She is also the Bayanihan Dance Company's Soloist and travels extensively as a performer, singing at the World Expo 2008 in Zaragoza, Spain the week before the IJSB workshop, and is now flying to France for another series of performances.

IJSB's Alternative Classroom Experience (ACE) Program is an ongoing project that taps mainstream talents to conduct seminars, workshops and classes to Jesseans every month. Subjects covered are as varied as the speakers' professions. August's ACE will be on Photography, and September's will be on Film Making.

For more information, please call us at 88 828 2197.

School Website Goes On-line


The Official IJSB Website went online on 14 July 2008. It is the first non-free website of any school in the province of Bukidnon.


Updated on a weekly basis, www.infantjesusschoolofbukidnon.com provides school news, school profile information, club news, and curriculum and contact information.

The Clubs Section is run by students making up the various organizations at IJSB while the News Section in blog form is an online version of the Jessean Snippets--the school's student-run newspaper.

A Flash Animation Introduction is currently being developed by 4th year students as part of their computer class project under Teacher Alddy and will be added into the website as soon as they complete it.

With the newly acquired domain, teachers and students will individually have their own school-based email, for example, lalaine@infantjesusschoolofbukidnon.com.

You may now contact IJSB at admin@infantjesusschoolofbukidnon.com for inquiries and suggestions.

Jesseans Participate in Journalism Workshop

Students Romulo Larosa and Cyrus Malayang, together with Advisers Jody Ducao (English) and Lorrie Sabacajay (Filipino), attended a division-wide seminar on journalism. They represented IJSB's school paper, Jessean Snippets.

The seminar ran for three days on 17, 18 and 19 July.

Jesseans Snippets' first issue this year will have an on-line version at www.infantjesusschoolofbukidnon.com so that IJSB alumni from other cities and countries can keep themselves updated with Jessean campus news.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Mexico Donates Video Materials



IJSB students are now enjoying video materials sent in by the Mexican Embassy for the IJSB video library. Films on different Mexican states are highlighted, featuring the unique cultures, history, peoples, and sights of each. The videos will also be a significant resource for the IJSB seniors who have adjunct Spanish classes.

Mexico and the Philippines share parallels in their respective histories as both were under Spanish rule for some centuries.

The Jessean family would like to especially thank Mr. Cadena of the Embajada de Mexico.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

IJSB Celebrates Nutrition Month


Jesseans marked this year's Nutrition Month by doing a campus-wide cook-out of nutritional food to bring awareness of the need to eat healthy.

Elementary Pupils Pay Animals a Visit

Pupils from the Elementary Department of IJSB visited Zubiri Deer Park and Rescue Center in San Miguel, Maramag Township on 4 July 2008. Scheduled to open in September, the haven for animals is still closed to the public. But due to the generosity of Bukidnon senator Juan Miguel Zubiri, the facility was made open to Jesseans.

The park shelters a good number of rare and exotic animals such as eagles, mousedeer, deer, crocodiles, lemurs, and ostriches, and helps educate students about animal and environmental conservation.

Please press PLAY buttons for video and slide presentations.

Friday, July 4, 2008

Hula & Hip-hop Classes Now at IJSB



As an added activity for those interested in health and dance, IJSB offers Hula (Wednesdays & Fridays) and Hip-hop (Thursdays) to students, teachers parents, and staff for free at at 4:00 - 5:00 PM.

Volunteer-parent Ma. Theresa Alkuino handles these dance classes at the IJSB Media Barn.

Come & sign-up at the Admin office.

Basic Spanish & Korean Being Taught at IJSB High School Adjunct Classes



Beginning July, 2008, adjunct classes for High School Jesseans are as follows:

HS I Speech & Conversation Wed, Thur 8:40 - 9:40 AM
HS II Environment & Society Tue, Fri 9:15 - 10:15 AM
HS III Basic Korean, Business & Commerce Wed, Thur 3:10 - 4:10 PM
HS IV Basic Spanish & Driver's Ed Tue, Fri 3:10 - 4:10 PM

Please see announcements posted on school bulletin boards for room assignments, class teachers, and course syllabus.

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Jesseans Train for First Aid by Rescue Team





Jessean Juniors and Seniors, led by CAT Commandant Alejandro Larosa, Jr. and volunteers from the Golden Heart Rescue Team of Valencia City, underwent Basic First Aid Administration and Rescue Training today, 28 June 2008 at the IJSB Barn. In light of the periodic occurence of natural calamities in the country, IJSB felt it only right to train able-bodied students in first aid, as well as emphasize Jesseans' civic duty of helping others during emergent times.

Update: The Rescue Training will proceed for three consecutive Saturdays with rotating instruction from Valencia City Rescue Team Members Eng. Abundio Casiano Jr. (President), Javlin Cordova (Vice-president), Renalyn Tenizo (Secretary), Annie Magdadaro (Treasurer), William Cortes (Auditor), Ian Lance Nuñez (P.I.O.), John Rey Remulta, Michael Gaite, Eman Casiano, Othilo Flores, Dan Rae Mabao, Endrelyn Mendoza, and Chequelyn Remulta.

Acquaintance Party a Success Amid Rains



The IJSB Acquaintance Party was held successfully at amid intermittent rains on Friday, 27 June 2008. A yearly activity designed to reinforce Jessean familyhood, the catered party was attended by high school students, teachers, and staff.

Each year level performed a number albeit damp, wet, or completely drenched. This year's seniors landed the top prize for performance. The IJSB White Strand Band also performed during dinner.

The party venue was generously provided by Architect and Mrs. Raul Alkuino, while Chardon's Catering (Dr. Conchita Bergado) provided the food and drinks (0920) 927-1022. Please press the play button above to see a slide show.

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Dance Troupe Performs at Independance Day Celebrations






The IJSB Dance Troupe performed during the Philippine Independence Day Celebrations at the Valencia City Plaza on 12 June 2008.

Choreographed by Teacher Randy Macachor, the Jesseans presented a condensed interpretation of the liberation of the Philippines using the national flag as a metaphor.

Applauded by city officials and civilians alike, this marks the IJSB Dance Troupe's first performance during the school year. Check back soon to see what they'll be doing next. (Photos courtesy of Binky Alquino)

Friday, June 13, 2008

IJSB Opens Doors to New School Year



IJSB officially opened the school year (SY08-09) on Tuesday, 10 June 2008, with a bunch of new programs to be gradually phased in during the succeeding months.

IJSB is currently developing required Adjunct Classes (AC) for the High School Department which will take place once a week, beginning July. These are pragmatic classes designed to address academic/non-academic needs not offered in standard educational set-ups. Tentatively, Freshies will attend Speech and Conversation
(English), Sophies Environment and Society (Science and Social Studies), Juniors Marketing and Entrepreneurship (Math and Economics), and Seniors Motoring Skills. Grades for these classes will not be factored into students' grade average.

The Alternative Classroom Experience (ACE) will feature monthly hands-on classes in various fields outside the current academic curriculum, and is designed to enhance Jesseans' quality of student life. In the pipeline are such varied classes as Photography, Sushi Preparation, Art History and Appreciation, Robotics, Social Etiquette, Short-film Production, Podcasting, Graphic Design, and Cartooning for Kids.

These classes will be taught by professional practitioners and hobbyists in their respective fields and will be open to all IJSB students (pre-school, grade school, and high school levels), and to a limited degree, IJSB alumni. The ACE Program is not a replacement of IJSB's academic curriculum, is not compulsory, and will take place during weekends.

In order to improve school security, IJSB will be requiring cars to have vehicle passes in order to enter the school premises. Optional IJSB Pride Stickers are also available. Get yours from the Administration Office beginning 25 June.

IJSB invites suggestions from the Jessean community. Post a comment, send us an e-mail, drop by the office, or call us. Your help and contribution are essential to our collaborative effort in educating our children.

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Jessean Teachers on Health Break; School to Open June 10th



IJSB Teachers had their well-deserved health break--a yearly school tradition right before classes begin--in Paradise Island, Samal, Davao. They headed for the beach on 31 May and stayed the night before going back to Valencia late on June first.

Meanwhile, IJSB classes are scheduled to begin on 10 June, Tuesday, 2008.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Drama Club Performs at Valencia City Gym



The IJSB Drama Club concluded the final performance of its adapted Broadway musical, Once on this Island, at the hometown gym on 24 May 2008 at 7 PM. This was a free performance for the people of Valencia and ran for an hour and thirty minutes.

For the second season (SY 2008-2009), the IJSB Drama Club intends to stage a collection of one-act plays at the soon-to-open Multi-Media Barn; and Wicked, the Musical, at the CAP Auditorium.

The IJSB Drama Club is composed of Jeasseans of all grade levels and is advised by Jody Ducao and U.P.-Diliman and Columbia Theater Arts Graduate, Miles Sanchez.