Panabo Christian School

History

PANABO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is based in the Poblacion, of Panabo City, along the Davao-Agusan national highway, Davao. Its official operation started in 1987, when it offered a Summer Enrichment course to a set of Preschoolers, and Graders. Basically, the course consisted of play activities involving alphabet sounds and for the graders, the lessons revolved around 3R's: Reading, 'Riting and 'Rithmetic because the thrust then was "Return to the Basics." Thirty-eight Summerians received certificates of completion after the summer course on May 30, 1987.

Enrollment period started thereafter for Nursery, Kinder I and Il and Grade One and Two pupils. Strength for such operation was Gov’t Permit No.030, S. 1987 dated May 1987. That was the official start of PCS ministry in the municipality of Panabo. The following year, an application to operate complete elementary was filed and Government Recognition was released soon after. With DECS Recognition No. 019, s. 1989, PCS was grateful to have as its pioneer elementary graduates 14 members and kindergarten graduates 40 members. They were officially confirmed by a DECS representative on March 19, 1989. With the inspiration coming from the parents themselves, Permit to operate the complete Secondary curriculum was applied for and Government Permit No.006, s. 1991 dated April 1991 was released. On the initial year of such operation, there were 2 sections in the First Year and one section each for the second, third and fourth years. School Year 1993-1994 was the third year of operation of the High School Department, which was administered by Mrs. MaryHelen R. Ortiz. There were 2 sections in the First to Third Year and one section in the Fourth Year, with an enrollment of 43 students. School Year 2000-2001 was the 13th year of existence of PCS serving as a Non-Sectarian Educational Institution in the progressive community of Panabo. Teaching Force numbered 32, with the Elementary Dept. administered by Mrs. Nita Avila-Yelo. Her official designation as per DepEd standard is Principal, with 15 teachers; while the High School Dept. had 17 Faculty members. Support staff consists of I Library Aide, 2 Maintenance Aide and 2 Watchmen, all working full-time. With PCS office consistently guiding and encouraging all the teachers, Students’ and Pupils’ performance improved. All requirements towards the Government Recognition was worked for until the desired Government Recognition was finally released on July 19, 2006. With joy and thanksgiving, PCS started to stand on equal footing together with the other Institutions of Panabo with the release of Gov’t. Recognition no. 03, s. 2006.

Staff

EUNICE A. ATIENZAR, ED.D. is Nyeh

The School Logo

The PCS Logo consists of burning torch which is held firmly in place with the BIBLE at its base. The year 1987 signifies the year of its founding. The school secures itself on Bible truths and is wholly committed to teach only that which are Scripture-based. The torch sheds light with the inspiration that comes from the Bible and all other phases of knowledge, skills and values subsumed within the curriculum are imparted to the clientele as represented in the rays of the sun. The logo is bordered by a wheel-like design. This represents the progress and growth that the school envisions to attain as it continues to serve the youth in the community.

The School Library

As a service resource, the library is the brain of the school. It occupies one whole room but is subject to occupy more space as the school population continues to increase. Students/Pupils are encouraged to frequent the library for their research and independent study activities. Library rules and regulations are made clear to all users including yayas and parents who read newspapers while waiting for their wards.

The School Laboratory

The laboratory is a one-room space specifically intended for the pupils/students to actually experience science processes. It challenges the clientele to be science-conscious and through the science equipment and apparatuses available, the students are given the opportunity to enjoy using the magnifying hand lens, dissecting kit, peeping through the microscopes and other laboratory thrills. With the Science Encyclopedias available, it is desired that pupils and students will enjoy laboratory activities, with the science teacher as the prime motivator and facilitator of learning science skills. Latest hardware acquired is the over head projector.

The School Clinic

The school clinic occupies near at the first canteen. The clinic teacher dispenses/treats minor cases since first aid medicine are always available in the cabinet. The school has new school nurse and she is Mrs. Grace G. Isidro so treatment of simple cases is facilitated.

The School Canteen

The Canteen services snacks during the mid-morning and mid-afternoon recess/break. It is open whole day and buying by pupils/students is done only during recess which is staggered to prevent crowding. Since most pupils/students are children of employees and laborers in the banana plantations and subdivisions, the canteen is likewise serving the parents who stay in school the whole day. Everyone is encouraged to patronized the canteen since no one is allowed to leave the campus before dismissal time. Parents are allowed to sell in the Canteen sine home-made, nutritious foods for snacks and viands, on a scheduled scheme as arranged by the Canteen in charge.

School's Organization

Extra-curricular activities is also important to students especially to the graduating Pupils/Students to help their academics rank up. There are many selected activities can be joined: Drum and Lyre Corps, Dance Troupe, School's Chorale, Red Cross Youth, Journalism, Quiz bee, BSP/GSP, etc.