Jack and Jill School
Encyclopedia
Jack & Jill School is composed of preschool
and elementary
institutions in Homesite and City Heights, 5 kilometers south of Bacolod City
, the capital of Negros Occidental
province of the Philippines
, and Victorias City
, 34 kilometers north of Bacolod City
. Informally referred to by its acronym "JJS", it is a private, non-sectarian, educational institution with an enrollment of more than 1,000 students. At the City Heights location, the Sidera Special Child Center mainstreams its elementary and high school students to some classes at Jack & Jill School and Castleson High
.
It is one of the few institutions in the country where Karate
is part of the school curriculum; Karate is included in physical education
class all year round.
in 1963. She converted her living room into a classroom and started teaching to 23 boys and girls from the small neighborhood of Homesite. “Little Angels” in City Heights was opened in 1971 and managed by her very capable assistant. It was later renamed to Jack & Jill Kinder School, City Heights branch. In 1979, Jack & Jill Kinder School in Homesite expanded to include an elementary school
. A few years later, another elementary
branch in Victorias was opened in 1981. The year 1995 resulted into the simultaneous establishment of Castleson High
in Homesite, Castleson High
in City Heights, and Sidera Special Child Center in City Heights. In the next year, Castleson High
Schools in Homesite and City Heights were merged to become one school located in City Heights' new high school facility. By 2001, Castleson High
in Victorias was established. A recent addition in City Heights was the Speech and Language Clinic which opened in 2008. Throughout Jack & Jill School's history, other branches in Airport, La Granja, Paglaum, and La Carlota were also opened and later closed.
In 1980, JJS/Castleson Schools Inc was established to incorporate and organize several schools under one administration. Today, Jack & Jill School, Sidera Special Child Center, and Castleson High
which are operated in Bacolod City
and Victorias City
fall under the purview of one administration.
The core values are:
Academic Excellence
To create a strong academic foundation so that students are best prepared for their future education.
Creativity
To provide students with interesting, fun, and varied learning experiences so that their creative thinking is enhanced.
Ethical Responsibility
To instill a strong sense of right and wrong, discipline for self-respect, and respect for humanity and the environment.
Local and Global Involvement
To cultivate love of one’s country, respect for those of different backgrounds with the aim of producing a well-informed, competent, and responsible citizen of the world.
Persistence
To inspire love of work, dignity of labor, and perseverance in face of challenge.
Since it opened its doors in 1963, Jack & Jill Schools have been known for introducing Spelling during preschool which prepares them for skills in reading phonetically and writing by first grade.
English
Cecilia del Castillo-Lopez was known to train students from other schools in declamation competitions. As a result, the curriculum includes an emphasis in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
Chess
In 1986, chess playing became the popular school activity. Students would show up to school on weekends to practice. It was often observed that young students would play against adult chess players in local tournaments. Subsequent years brought in awards and trophies.
Gem Class for Fast Learners
Jack & Jill School introduced Gem Classes at the Homesite location to serve the needs of students who prefer a faster learning pace and a more challenging curriculum.
Department of Education (Philippines)
DepED achievers in Division, Regional, National Schools Press Conference
s and Golden Pen Awards
.
Victory at NSPC by Sofia Isabelle Ortiz Grade 6-Batch 2008
The Up The Hill Staff has produced number of winners and outstanding writers from division, regional
up to nation
al level competitions. Captured two national awards in Sports writing and Photojournalism
during the 2000 and 2008 National Schools Press Conference
(NSPC), the highest competition of writing in the country recognized by the Department of Education (Philippines)
. Six first placers during Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) in different events likewise recipients of 5 Golden Pen Awards
and 4 outstanding writers in Western Visayas
. It has been awarded 3 times as DSPC Overall Champion and 2 times overall champion in Regional Cluster writeshop and Golden Pen Awards
. Grand price winner of 2nd Regional writing and public speaking tilt.
(P.E.) activity for the whole year round at the JJS Karate Dojo located on JJS campus in Homesite.
Team JJS Karatedo is the home of Super Karate Kids in the country was initiated by sensei Randy Mengullo, a Sandan
Blackbelt
in who garnered medals in many karatedo championships and athletic meet of different schools and karate organizations in the Philippines.
JJSKarate adapts Shotokan
and Wado-ryu styles, member of Philippine Karatedo Federation
the governing body of sport karate in the country. Official training center of Milo Sports Clinic.
JJS-PHHC is a member of Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports Cultural Educational Association (NOPSSCEA), where it fields team in many events. It was also a founding member of Negros Occidental Karatedo Federation (NOKAF) in the 2000s. Aside from NOPSSCEA, the JJS Karatedo Team participates in the Philippine Karatedo Federation Regional and National Championships, Mayor Evelio Leonardia Cup, the Batang Pinoy, Philippine National Youth Games, Philippine Olympic Festival, UMA-ONEBA Presidential Cup, Philippine Sports Commission Tournaments and athletic meet of different schools in the Philippines.
Preschool education
Preschool education is the provision of learning to children before the commencement of statutory and obligatory education, usually between the ages of zero and three or five, depending on the jurisdiction....
and elementary
Primary education
A primary school is an institution in which children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as primary or elementary education. Primary school is the preferred term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth Nations, and in most publications of the United Nations Educational,...
institutions in Homesite and City Heights, 5 kilometers south of Bacolod City
Bacolod City
The City of Bacolod , is a highly urbanized midsize Philippine city. It is the capital of the Negros Occidental province. Having a total of 499,497 inhabitants as of August 1, 2007, it is the most populous city in the Western Visayas Region. It is currently ranked as the 17th most populous city in...
, the capital of Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Bacolod City and it occupies the northwestern half of Negros Island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half...
province of the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, and Victorias City
Victorias City
Victorias City is a 4th class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 81,743 people in 15,361 households....
, 34 kilometers north of Bacolod City
Bacolod City
The City of Bacolod , is a highly urbanized midsize Philippine city. It is the capital of the Negros Occidental province. Having a total of 499,497 inhabitants as of August 1, 2007, it is the most populous city in the Western Visayas Region. It is currently ranked as the 17th most populous city in...
. Informally referred to by its acronym "JJS", it is a private, non-sectarian, educational institution with an enrollment of more than 1,000 students. At the City Heights location, the Sidera Special Child Center mainstreams its elementary and high school students to some classes at Jack & Jill School and Castleson High
Castleson High
Castleson High is a high school institution established in 1995. Informally referred to by its acronym "CH", it is a private, non-sectarian, educational institution located in City Heights, 5 kilometers south of Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental province in the Philippines, and...
.
It is one of the few institutions in the country where Karate
Karate
is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It was developed from indigenous fighting methods called and Chinese kenpō. Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. Grappling, locks,...
is part of the school curriculum; Karate is included in physical education
Physical education
Physical education or gymnastics is a course taken during primary and secondary education that encourages psychomotor learning in a play or movement exploration setting....
class all year round.
History
Jack & Jill School was founded by Cecilia del Castillo-Lopez as a preschoolPreschool education
Preschool education is the provision of learning to children before the commencement of statutory and obligatory education, usually between the ages of zero and three or five, depending on the jurisdiction....
in 1963. She converted her living room into a classroom and started teaching to 23 boys and girls from the small neighborhood of Homesite. “Little Angels” in City Heights was opened in 1971 and managed by her very capable assistant. It was later renamed to Jack & Jill Kinder School, City Heights branch. In 1979, Jack & Jill Kinder School in Homesite expanded to include an elementary school
Elementary school
An elementary school or primary school is an institution where children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as elementary or primary education. Elementary school is the preferred term in some countries, particularly those in North America, where the terms grade school and grammar...
. A few years later, another elementary
Primary education
A primary school is an institution in which children receive the first stage of compulsory education known as primary or elementary education. Primary school is the preferred term in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth Nations, and in most publications of the United Nations Educational,...
branch in Victorias was opened in 1981. The year 1995 resulted into the simultaneous establishment of Castleson High
Castleson High
Castleson High is a high school institution established in 1995. Informally referred to by its acronym "CH", it is a private, non-sectarian, educational institution located in City Heights, 5 kilometers south of Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental province in the Philippines, and...
in Homesite, Castleson High
Castleson High
Castleson High is a high school institution established in 1995. Informally referred to by its acronym "CH", it is a private, non-sectarian, educational institution located in City Heights, 5 kilometers south of Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental province in the Philippines, and...
in City Heights, and Sidera Special Child Center in City Heights. In the next year, Castleson High
Castleson High
Castleson High is a high school institution established in 1995. Informally referred to by its acronym "CH", it is a private, non-sectarian, educational institution located in City Heights, 5 kilometers south of Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental province in the Philippines, and...
Schools in Homesite and City Heights were merged to become one school located in City Heights' new high school facility. By 2001, Castleson High
Castleson High
Castleson High is a high school institution established in 1995. Informally referred to by its acronym "CH", it is a private, non-sectarian, educational institution located in City Heights, 5 kilometers south of Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental province in the Philippines, and...
in Victorias was established. A recent addition in City Heights was the Speech and Language Clinic which opened in 2008. Throughout Jack & Jill School's history, other branches in Airport, La Granja, Paglaum, and La Carlota were also opened and later closed.
In 1980, JJS/Castleson Schools Inc was established to incorporate and organize several schools under one administration. Today, Jack & Jill School, Sidera Special Child Center, and Castleson High
Castleson High
Castleson High is a high school institution established in 1995. Informally referred to by its acronym "CH", it is a private, non-sectarian, educational institution located in City Heights, 5 kilometers south of Bacolod City, the capital of Negros Occidental province in the Philippines, and...
which are operated in Bacolod City
Bacolod City
The City of Bacolod , is a highly urbanized midsize Philippine city. It is the capital of the Negros Occidental province. Having a total of 499,497 inhabitants as of August 1, 2007, it is the most populous city in the Western Visayas Region. It is currently ranked as the 17th most populous city in...
and Victorias City
Victorias City
Victorias City is a 4th class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 81,743 people in 15,361 households....
fall under the purview of one administration.
Administration
Cecilia del Castillo-Lopez is President of JJS/Castleson Schools Inc and continues to oversee the schools' academic and financial affairs. Her daughter serves as Vice-President of Academic Affairs while her grandson serves as Vice-President of Finance and Administration. Operations and coordination of all schools are the responsibility of the Director of Finance and Administration while academic affairs within each school are the responsibility of each principal or officer-in-charge. School year 2010-11 marks the transitional year when Mrs. Lopez relinquished the decision-making tasks to the vice-presidents and the current director.Academics
JJS/Castleson Schools Inc has refocused its vision and mission to prepare its students to become "thinkers and leaders of tomorrow". An assessment plan has been created and implemented to realign the curriculum with the vision and mission of the school and to monitor progress. Teachers have been undergoing rigorous professional development to align their skills with current trends in education and the school's mission.The core values are:
Academic Excellence
To create a strong academic foundation so that students are best prepared for their future education.
Creativity
To provide students with interesting, fun, and varied learning experiences so that their creative thinking is enhanced.
Ethical Responsibility
To instill a strong sense of right and wrong, discipline for self-respect, and respect for humanity and the environment.
Local and Global Involvement
To cultivate love of one’s country, respect for those of different backgrounds with the aim of producing a well-informed, competent, and responsible citizen of the world.
Persistence
To inspire love of work, dignity of labor, and perseverance in face of challenge.
Curriculum and activities
SpellingSince it opened its doors in 1963, Jack & Jill Schools have been known for introducing Spelling during preschool which prepares them for skills in reading phonetically and writing by first grade.
English
Cecilia del Castillo-Lopez was known to train students from other schools in declamation competitions. As a result, the curriculum includes an emphasis in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
Chess
In 1986, chess playing became the popular school activity. Students would show up to school on weekends to practice. It was often observed that young students would play against adult chess players in local tournaments. Subsequent years brought in awards and trophies.
Gem Class for Fast Learners
Jack & Jill School introduced Gem Classes at the Homesite location to serve the needs of students who prefer a faster learning pace and a more challenging curriculum.
Up the Hill
A student run newspaper was started in 1986. This was a creative medium for students to showcase their poems, essays, writings, and drawings in English and Tagalog languages. Today, the school publication continues to flourish and has won many journalism awards around the country.- Department of EducationDepartment of Education (Philippines)The Department of Education , is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the management and governing of the Philippine system of basic education. It is the chief formulator of Philippine educational policy and is responsible for the Philippine primary and secondary...
DepED Editors Guild of the PhilippinesPhilippinesThe Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... - Regional English Circle - Western VisayasWestern VisayasWestern Visayas, one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VI. It consists of six provinces; Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Guimaras and Iloilo and 16 cities making it the region with the highest number of cities. Iloilo City is the regional center...
Department of Education (Philippines)
Department of Education (Philippines)
The Department of Education , is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the management and governing of the Philippine system of basic education. It is the chief formulator of Philippine educational policy and is responsible for the Philippine primary and secondary...
DepED achievers in Division, Regional, National Schools Press Conference
National Schools Press Conference
The National Schools Press Conference is the highest competition for journalism in both private schools and public elementary and high schools in the Philippines. Established in the year 1991 in pursuant to the Secretary. 1 Rule IX of Republic Act 7079 also known as Campus Journalism Act of 1991...
s and Golden Pen Awards
Golden Pen Awards
The Golden Pen Awards is the highest competition for budding writers in both private and public schools in the Western Visayas, Philippines pursuant to the Sec. 1 Rule IX of Republic Act 7079 also known as Campus Journalism Act of 1991...
.
Victory at NSPC by Sofia Isabelle Ortiz Grade 6-Batch 2008
The Up The Hill Staff has produced number of winners and outstanding writers from division, regional
Régional
Régional Compagnie Aérienne Européenne, or Régional for short, is a subsidiary airline wholly owned by Air France which connects hubs at Paris, Lyon, Clermont-Ferrand, and Bordeaux to 49 airports in Europe. The airline operates in Air France livery, retaining its name in small titles and logo on...
up to nation
Nation
A nation may refer to a community of people who share a common language, culture, ethnicity, descent, and/or history. In this definition, a nation has no physical borders. However, it can also refer to people who share a common territory and government irrespective of their ethnic make-up...
al level competitions. Captured two national awards in Sports writing and Photojournalism
Photojournalism
Photojournalism is a particular form of journalism that creates images in order to tell a news story. It is now usually understood to refer only to still images, but in some cases the term also refers to video used in broadcast journalism...
during the 2000 and 2008 National Schools Press Conference
National Schools Press Conference
The National Schools Press Conference is the highest competition for journalism in both private schools and public elementary and high schools in the Philippines. Established in the year 1991 in pursuant to the Secretary. 1 Rule IX of Republic Act 7079 also known as Campus Journalism Act of 1991...
(NSPC), the highest competition of writing in the country recognized by the Department of Education (Philippines)
Department of Education (Philippines)
The Department of Education , is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the management and governing of the Philippine system of basic education. It is the chief formulator of Philippine educational policy and is responsible for the Philippine primary and secondary...
. Six first placers during Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) in different events likewise recipients of 5 Golden Pen Awards
Golden Pen Awards
The Golden Pen Awards is the highest competition for budding writers in both private and public schools in the Western Visayas, Philippines pursuant to the Sec. 1 Rule IX of Republic Act 7079 also known as Campus Journalism Act of 1991...
and 4 outstanding writers in Western Visayas
Western Visayas
Western Visayas, one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VI. It consists of six provinces; Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Guimaras and Iloilo and 16 cities making it the region with the highest number of cities. Iloilo City is the regional center...
. It has been awarded 3 times as DSPC Overall Champion and 2 times overall champion in Regional Cluster writeshop and Golden Pen Awards
Golden Pen Awards
The Golden Pen Awards is the highest competition for budding writers in both private and public schools in the Western Visayas, Philippines pursuant to the Sec. 1 Rule IX of Republic Act 7079 also known as Campus Journalism Act of 1991...
. Grand price winner of 2nd Regional writing and public speaking tilt.
Editors in Chief
- Ma. Consolacio Clemecia Cuenca
- Kristine Malacad
- Ma. Donnabel Tan
- Neña Hiballes
- Pauline May Quizan
- Vivien Lopez
- Dynalen Dilag
- Charles Timothy Gonzaga
- Valerie Lopez
- Gelianne Esteron
- Pauline Angela Mabasa
- Nadyn Ordoyo
- Jobert Jongoy
- Ariene Marie Angelu Coronado
- Stephanie Camille Samonte
- Chanelle Ureta
Karate
is part of its curriculum wherein pupils from Grades 1-6 are required to join the training as part of their Physical EducationPhysical education
Physical education or gymnastics is a course taken during primary and secondary education that encourages psychomotor learning in a play or movement exploration setting....
(P.E.) activity for the whole year round at the JJS Karate Dojo located on JJS campus in Homesite.
Team JJS Karatedo is the home of Super Karate Kids in the country was initiated by sensei Randy Mengullo, a Sandan
Dan rank
The ranking system is a Japanese mark of level, which is used in modern fine arts and martial arts. Originally invented in a Go school in the Edo period, this system was applied to martial arts by Kanō Jigorō, the founder of judo and later introduced to other East Asia countries.In the modern...
Blackbelt
Black belt (martial arts)
In martial arts, the black belt is a way to describe a graduate of a field where a practitioner's level is often marked by the color of the belt. The black belt is commonly the highest belt color used and denotes a degree of competence. It is often associated with a teaching grade though...
in who garnered medals in many karatedo championships and athletic meet of different schools and karate organizations in the Philippines.
JJSKarate adapts Shotokan
Shotokan
is a style of karate, developed from various martial arts by Gichin Funakoshi and his son Gigo Funakoshi . Gichin was born in Okinawa and is widely credited with popularizing karate through a series of public demonstrations, and by promoting the development of university karate clubs, including...
and Wado-ryu styles, member of Philippine Karatedo Federation
Philippine Karatedo Federation
The Philippine Karatedo Federation is the governing body of sport karate in the Philippines. Member of Asian Karatedo Federation with 39 affiliated countries in Asia and duly...
the governing body of sport karate in the country. Official training center of Milo Sports Clinic.
JJS-PHHC is a member of Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports Cultural Educational Association (NOPSSCEA), where it fields team in many events. It was also a founding member of Negros Occidental Karatedo Federation (NOKAF) in the 2000s. Aside from NOPSSCEA, the JJS Karatedo Team participates in the Philippine Karatedo Federation Regional and National Championships, Mayor Evelio Leonardia Cup, the Batang Pinoy, Philippine National Youth Games, Philippine Olympic Festival, UMA-ONEBA Presidential Cup, Philippine Sports Commission Tournaments and athletic meet of different schools in the Philippines.
Notable Practitioners
- Regional and National Winners
- Beau Villanueva
- Gerald Ginete
- Krizia Vinson
- Choya Louise Gonzaga
- Junmarvic Natu-el
- Roaldo Limson
- James Inno Guanzon
- Gerrine Kaye Perez
- Emilio Alimon III
- Razhel Gee Mengullo
- Crissa Mationg
- Jorizza Garcia
- Kristina Celiz
- Leanne Lorayna
- Seth Jego Balibalos
- Aaron Andrei Lubrico
- Jasmine Claire Veniegas
- J R Torrato
- John Blisse Del Castillo
- Dante Jose Samonte III
- Sydnnie Coleen Samonte
- Rolin Hundana
- Jeska Mae Gardose
- Shayne Libre
- Shannon Libre
- Czesar Rein Florete