Northern Gem

18/06/2025

📚🎒 New School Year, New Adventures await you mabolonistas! 🚀✨

Hey there, students, teachers, and lifelong learners! The bell has rung, the gates are open, and just like that—we're back in action! 🏫💼

Whether you're entering with fresh notebooks or frayed lanyards, brand-new kicks or just brand-new courage, this school year is your story waiting to be written. 🖋️📖

Let’s fill our campus with laughter, ideas and discoveries. 😉 Don’t forget: it’s not just about grades—it’s about growing together, one amazing day at a time.

📸 Drop a selfie from week 1, tag us, and show us how YOU kicked off the school year!

18/06/2025

MNHS kicks off Brigada Eskwela 2025
‎by: Samantha Nicole Delos Santos
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‎Mabolo High officially kicked off its annual Brigada Eskwela last Monday, June 9 with a large number of volunteers dedicated in preparing the school facilities for academic year 2025-2026.
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‎Following a parade, short opening program and signing of commitment wall, parents, teachers, administrators, students, and stake holders gathered at the school ground to offer helping hands ensuring a clean and safe environment for returning students.
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‎Volunteers engaged in various tasks, including repainting, sweeping, and cleaning classrooms, utilizing donated materials such as brooms, rags, mops, floor wax, trash bins, etc.
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‎Brigada Eskwela is now on its 22nd year since it was first launched in 2003.
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01/03/2025

NG's SCITECH PAGE WINS R7's BEST
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‎Northern Gem's (NG) Science and Technology page won 5th place in the recently concluded Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) 2025 at Larena, Siquijor on February 24-28.
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‎Around 100 best of the best high school publications from the twenty schools divisions in region 7 competed for the top 10 pages awards namely: Best in News Page, Best in Editorial Page, Best in Feature Page, Best in Science and Technology Page, Best in Sports Page, Best in Layout, Overall Best Secondary School Publication.
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‎"It's not an easy feat. Being part of the all-neophyte layout team and having the NG publication competed for the first time in the regional level, I am so honored to be a part of our school paper," regional qualifier photojournalist Ryle Romeo B. Villafuerte said after the award was given.
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‎He is one of the representatives of the Cebu City Division in the photojournalism category.
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‎Mabolo NHS Principal, Dr. Marilou V. Palag who was also present in Siquijor to show support for NG said that reaching this far of the contest and being a regional qualifier were already accomplishments in itself.
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17/02/2025

Northern Gem Issue for S.Y. 2024-2025
We write to be heard.

ONLINE FLIPBOOK:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/d684360cef.html

02/02/2025

👀LOOK

2 SCRIBES BAG DSPC AWARDS

Around 100 campus journalists (CJ), competing for each nine individual categories, two Northern Gem (NG) scribes bagged awards in the recently concluded three-day DSPC 2025, Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, at Cebu City National Science High School.

It's a repeat for Ryle Romeo Villafuerte who won third place in photo journalism which qualifies him for the regionals. He was also last year's second best PJ (photo journalism) in his first year as a campus journalist.

Vera Tracy Cosido, a Grade 9 SPFL newbie, won fourth place in editorial cartooning.

The NG scribes were all teary eyed as these last two categories were announced. They had almost lost hope until Mabolo National High School was called out following the names of the CJs as winners.

A wave of astonishment and joy washed over NG scribes. Cheers erupted, faces lit up with newfound excitement, and the once bleak atmosphere transformed into a vibrant celebration.

Meanwhile, English SPA Angelique B. Villafuerte was elected as the PIO of Cebu City Division School Paper Advisers Association.

Congratulations, CJs. Thank you for making us proud.

All glory to God for these wins!

15/09/2024

No FACE to FACE classes for elementary and secondary levels tomorrow, Monday, September 16, 2024 due to heavy rainfall and strong winds of up to 60kph. Schools within the jusrisdiction of Cebu City are hereby notified. Keep Safe everyone!
-- Acting Cebu City Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia

05/08/2024

11/10/2023

NORTHERN GEM SEEKS NEW ENTRANTS

Mabolo National High School's official English school paper, Northern Gem, is currently looking for new participants as the school year 2023-2024 begins.

As a new school year welcomes MNHS, its clubs and organizations are on a hunt to find new members that will soon bring pride to the school. This includes the school's official publication, The Northern Gem.

The members of the organization, will be trained to expand their knowledge on journalism and write with their hearts and mind. They will also be given the chance to represent the school in various competitions.

Those who share the same passion in writing can fill up the form attached below to formalize their entry on the school publication.

For more information about the said organization, visit the Journalism Room, located at the 2nd floor of Juan Luna building.

NORTHERN GEM GOOGLE FORM

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Zu9cKmFA4V9-4n4TAK5mgu_APclfVKZJ?usp=sharing

Photo edited by: Kaz Aligato

15/09/2023

Grade 7 Students Reveal Middle School Life Expectations
By: Kieth Niña Deliña ( Campus Journalist Trainee )

As students shift from elementary to high school, they are filled with anticipation and excitement about the new challenges and opportunities that await them. Recently, we had the chance to interview several grade 7 students and ask them about what they look forward to in their high school lives.

Both Chloe Jilliane Secuya and Tracy Barcenas from the gr 7 SPFL class of MNHS, section Deligence, expect to learn more about the language and culture that this special subject can offer, along with meeting new people and creating new friendships.

As friendship is an essential part of any student's school experience, grade 7 pupils are no different. Many of the students we spoke with were excited about the chance of meeting new friends and forming new relationships in high school.

This relationship does not only stop with friendship, but also expands to the relationship with nature as Jelbern Montilla, a student from section Kindness, expects cleanliness as he goes along his way to create new bonds.

Another aspect of high school that students were eagerly anticipating was the opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities. John Amber Garciano from grade 7 - Kindness expressed “I want to experience more Science stuff”.

While high school might feel like a remote concept to grade 7 students, they are aware that their performance in middle school is critical for their future academic options. Ma. Fatima Salve from grade 7 - Generosity stated that “Now that I’m in high school, I expect my friends to be more mature and honest. I also hope our teacher won’t be too harsh on us and discipline us properly.”

The transition to high school is an exhilarating phase for 7th-grade students. Apart from exploring new subjects and engaging in extracurricular activities, they also have a chance to make new friends, assert their independence, and develop personally. During my conversation with the students, I could comprehend they are thrilled and eager to take on these challenges and make the best of their middle school experience.

15/09/2023

Students slay first day pics
By: Brent Gesmundo (Campus Journalist Trainee)

It’s back-to-school time, and MNHS students didn't come to play but to slay!

As another school year unfolds, MNHS has prepared something fun and exciting for the students to enjoy. The SSLG has come up with a creative technique to make every students' return to school more memorable with a trendy back-to-school photo booth! The goal of this effort is to convey the essence of a new beginning rather than just take photographs to commemorate the students’ return. It is relevant that everyone has faced difficulties in recent years, but students in particular have had to continually adjust to new social and academic norms. The photo booth serves as a reminder that despite changes, the sense of community within the school is greater than ever.

Don’t miss the fun! Have your camera and poses ready because the campus welcomes you with a trendy photo-booth located near the school library where everyone could strike a pose with various amusing pop-ups with fun statements.

Strike a pose but more so strike while the iron is hot as you enter into another wonderful journey in MNHS!

Arriba Mabolonistas!

#2023-2024

15/09/2023

[ NEWS STORY ]

MNHS Opens Doors for S.Y. 2023-2024
By: Keshia Marie Villegas ( Campus Journalist Trainee )

August 29, 2023 – Mabolo National High School (MNHS) formally welcomes its students for the school year (S.Y.) 2023- 2024.

Without a doubt, the start of the school year is a novel experience as the empty halls of MNHS gets finally filled with the warm, and passionate students who are willing to expand their knowledge and create new bonds. This will be an opportunity to reconnect with students while also setting a positive tone for the upcoming academic year.

As the students meet on the first day, fresh from their summer vacations, and ready to embark on a new journey, the school, made sure to create the most suitable learning environment in order to enhance the students’ abilities. Patriotism was shown as everyone gathered and lined up for the Philippine national anthem. They were also given the chance to familiarize the faces of their new educators as the teachers were introduced as the ceremony went on.

The once silent classrooms are now filled with laughter as the students get to know their upcoming companions for the upcoming challenges the school year offers. It is a perfect start for students to embark on a new adventure, motivated by passion, resiliency, and dedication.

Considering the opening of the school year, MNHS students, teachers, staffs, and department heads will continue to invest in progress to increase the quality of a successful school year. As everyone is a vital part of making sure that everything will run smoothly this school year, they will now have to work hand-in-hand to build relationships that will guide them even with countless of struggles. Considering the opening of the school year, MNHS students, teachers, staffs, and department heads will continue to invest in progress to increase the quality of a successful school year.

In conclusion, this academic year is a tremendous opportunity for everyone to grow and enrich their path. Being in school is incredibly exciting and endearing since everyone collaborates with teachers to complete a variety of creative and practical tasks. Therefore, the start of the 2023-2024 academic year at Mabolo National High School is a step towards leading a fulfilling academic and social life.

The path to achievement is clear for MNHS students; the road to success runs straight through Mabolo National High School.