The History of Silway - 8 Elementary School

The First Settlers

from all over the country to settle in
In 1930's, an influx of migrants arrived Mindanao. In 1939, thirty-five
what is then known as The Land of the Promise" -
tamilies coming from Bohol, Cebu and Siguijor settled in the place, which wasthen
(NLSA) of the government.
part of the National Land Settlement Administration families from Zone 1to Zone
the
Headed by General Paulino Santos, NLSA organized is a river called "Silway" by
Crisscrossing the area
8 to oversee each locative division. "Silway-8" and was then the name
the natives. Hence, the Zone 8 was named
carried for the place up to present. of Melecio Falle, TinoMaca,
The first setllers were the families
Hermoserema.
BonifacioLagudas, AgapitoArtajo, Simo, EusebioLagudas, Flora Alvero, Tito
Andres Alviola, NicanorDonaire, Juan Ogong Sr., ZoiloBalulao, Ruben
Alvero, Cornelio Famin and CondradoEulalio.

The First School

for
Through the conspicuous determination of the people of Silway-8 in search
School,
Education, a schoolwas established in 1946. t was named Silway-8 PrimnaryTeniente
the
taken from the name of the barangay itself. Under the leadership of
del Barrio, Mr. EusebioLagudas, with the help of HermigilioSalnorin, Catholic
League President, together with the other officials and parents, they agreed to allot
area of the
17,000 square meters from the Land Settlement Program to be the
school. lt is located along a road with vast of cogon which is now a national
first
highway, three kilometers south of Poblacion, Municipality of Polomolok. The
school was constructed through bayanihan" by the parents of the children namely:
Bonifacio Lagudas, Andres Alviola, Canor Donaire, Ruben Alvero and Francisco
Jumawid. ClaSsrooms were made ofcogon grass as a roof, bamboo grass as a floor
and roundwood as pillars. It started its operation with only 23 pupils and someMrs. of
them were Amado Lagudas, Talino Amolong, and David Maca. A lone
teacher,
Plete, handled the class.
Soguilon
Years later, the grades one and wo were handled by Ms. Salvacion Mrs.
Vivincio Soguilon. When
and the grades three and four were handled by Mr. In going to
teacher.
Soguilon gave birth, Mr. Ernesto Suganob was the substitute means of
other
school, pupils just hike or rode on a kartto, since there were no
transportation in thearea.
the back of what
Water supply in the school was from a deep well located at
is now the grade three building.
bulan-bulan and
During their free time, pupils played bagoongay jolen,
volleyball.
takyan They also play sports such as: baseball and they used to dance tinikling,
Whenever they have community activities,
old plaza which is now the
sweet, cha-cha, bogue and play rondalya in the
basketball court at the back of kainan
Lupang Hinirang was sung in English.

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The Administrators
Under the administration of Mr. EulogioTalo, the Magsaysay
Building, known as grade two building, was constructed on October 18, 1961.
Grade Level TaughtTeacher
Grade I Modesta S. Ong
Grade ll SalvacionSoguilon
Grade lIlI Eulogio C Talo
Grade IV Franco Madria
Grade V Alicia Ferer

In 1963, the grade

five class was opened.
At the same time, the first
Home Economics (H.E.)
building was built and on
January 4, 1963, the 2-storey
building was constructed to
replace the first classrooms
made of cogon and bamboo
grasses, througha
"bayanihan" system which
was funded by the
Parent Teachers Association (PTA). First Grade Five Class S. Y. 1964 - 1965

First Home Economics (H.E)

Building

A
year after, Mr. Anastacio Cortes Jr., Principal , became the administrator in 1964
and continued his administration until 1981. There was already agrade six class
which made the school a complete elementary school with a total population of 187.
Their adviser was Alicia Ferer. There were only twelve pupils who were the first
graduates of the school in 1965. Ten of them were the following: Ruth Alpas,
Belen Abawag, SilveriaHinampas, Julietasorongon, Lydia Herrero, Luduvico Malayo,
Benjamin Tubilid, Edgardo Sagabay, Elena Solis and Rolando Canapit.

Teaching Staff
SY 1973- 1974
 Teaching Staff
S.Y. 1974-1975

lt was during his time

that the stage at the back
of the two-storey building
was put-up.On April 28,
1969, Marcos PreFab,
known as the grade I
building, was constructed.

Construction of the stage at the back of the two

storeybuilding with Mr. Cortes.

On September 15, 1969, another Marcos PreFab was constructed, which is now the
Library/SLRC/Clinic building.On January 3, 1972, the new Home Economics building
wasconstructed. On May 28, 1981, the BLBS T-I, known as the grade five building,
was constructed. These structures were built through the nationalfund.

Grade Five - Venus (5.Y. 1974 - 1975) Adviser: Ms. Nelly 0. Calvo
 Grade One - Maya (5.Y. 1974 - 1975) Adviser: Ms. Leda S. Herrero
He was succeeded byMrs. Flordelisa $.
Vicente, Principal , in 1982 up to 1983.
Mr. Romeo Calvo became a
Under his administration, there wereTeacher -(18)
In - Charge from 1984 until 1988.
eighteen
hundred (800) pupils,because children from Lower teachers and more or less eight
Barangay Magsaysay had chosen to study in Silway -8 Matin-a0, Upper Matin-ao and
was no other school in the area. Elementary School sincethere
Advisory Class of Mr. Romneo Calvo

Advisory Class of Ms. Nelly Calvo

The BLBS T-II, known as the grade three building, was built and funded by the
National Government in October 21,1985.
In 1988 up to 1998, the gdministrator was Mr. Vicente P. Ligtas, Principal I. It
was during his time that eight thousand (8 000) square mneters of the school site was
3ven to Bentungsulit National High School Annex which is now Silway -8 National
High School, under the leadership of Barangay Captain Lorenzo Gumbao Sr. and
Mayor Jordan H. Reyes in 1992.
While the construction of the high school buildings were on going, the grade
three building was temporarily used as the first year high school classrooms with Mr.
Romeo Calvo as the Officer - In - Charge.
t was also during his time that the DLRC was materialized and received an
award on June 27, 1994.
In1998 until2002, the administrator was Evangelina Morales, Principal I.

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(from left to right) Elsie Gayondato, Evangelina Morales, Nelly Calvo, Arlene Cus
 Next was Ms. Roberta Malunas, Principal l, from 2002 up to 20o4.

NGSILWAT- 8
PARALANG ELEMENTIRA

Teaching Staff headed by M. Roberta Malunas(seated at the center)

In 2004 up to 2006, Ms. Nilda C. Jamilaren, Principal I, was

her administration, the fence at the back of the school assigned. Under
was put up through the funds
from PTA and solicitation, walkways and flower boxes were put up
raising in Filipino subject, the gate in front and at the side of the schoolthrough fund
through PTA fund and the Carabao Grass were planted on the front were put up
school area to cover the dusty plain by the teachers and pupils. ground of the

D\RAL 1G ELENMENT1RrA NGSILA

Teaching Staff headed by Ms. Nilda C Jamilaren(seated at the center)

In 2006 up to 2010, Mr. Daniel V. Enrijo, Principal ll,
was the administrator.
Through his initiatives, different structures were constructed
funds,with Mr. ProtacioGalit as the PTA President, such as: PTA through the PTA
office in 20o6.
orchidarium in 2007, and Heroes Park in 2009. In 2008, flag pole area was put up
through the Filipino and Science Clubs and school clinic and
constructed through MOOE fund with Ms. JunelynBelvis-Rio moringa house were
as science and clinie
coordinator. In 2009, School Gym was constructed through the Local
Unit fund under the leadership of Governnent
Barangay Captain Edgardo C. Digzonand
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 Governor Daisy Fuentes and the dental troughs were put up through the School
Based Managemnent (SBM) fund.

Standing: Lorelie Salinas, Nenita Cornelio

Seated: Feleciano Inojales Jr., Daniel Enrijo
and Edith Elias

Background: Orchidarium

It was also Mr. Enrijo's initiative that the school got its land title and the
dilapidated two-storey building was demolished.
During his time, pupils were well motivated to excel in different competitions.
Proofs were the pupils' achievement such as: Jose Jerry Tayactac who championed in
editorial cartooning during the Nationl Schools Press Conference with Ms. Lorelie
Salinas as coach; first place during the band and lyre competition at Polomolok; and
first place in Chess Elementary Boysduring CRAA.
The next administrator who came in to Silway-8
Levi B. Butihen, Principal II, from 201O up to 2012. He Elementary School was Mr.
gave more emphasis on the
beautification of the school ground and surroundings as well as cooperation and
camaraderie among teachers. During his time, the pupils' population was 1 198 and
there were 27 teachers.
Through his leadership and enthusiasm,
the school surroundings, Thus, flower boxes at theteachers were inspired to beautify
outside
the national highway, were materialized. Then, different part the school, facing
of
the canpus and colorful buildings glow. flowers bloom all around
It was also under his administration that the
the E - Work Budget from the national bakery was put - up through
appointed as the manager of the bakery. government.
Ms. Virgie O. Enrijo was
The waiting shed and drinking area were constructed
LGUfunds. through the PTA and

Teaching Staff esaHO0TEONG

S.Y. 20If - 2012

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 Grade Six - Rizal
SY 201 - 2012

Through hiscontinuous motivation, pupils and teachers were determined to strive

more in their respective field. In fact, one of the pupils made it to the first place
during the Super Quiz Bee in Makabayan, Division Level and participated in the
Regional Level.
Next to Mr. Butihen was Ms. Salvacion C. Cabacaba who entered the school in
the year 2012.
Under her administration, two-classroom building (known as the grade four
building) was constructed, ICT room was put- up, two span of the covered area
were added and the waiting shed outside the gate and comfort roon at the back of
the PTA office were constructed. Funds used came from the budget of the
local
government and PTA. Through the efforts of school subject coordinators, funds were
raised to finance the construction of Math Garden, pathways, and school
plate. name
The school excelled in different contests such as Brigada Eskwela which won
third place in the division level and Gender and Development, which won
place in the division level, which paved way to the construction of separate fourth
rooms for boys and girls. comfort
Through the initiative of Mrs. Cabacaba, the extension of the canteen was
utilized as a bakery. Fund from the DepEd Central Office was given for an
additionalcapital build up and for its continuous operation and improvement.

Standing (from left to

Division of South Cotabato
Polomolok West District DepED
right): Jenny Rose M.
Inojales, Nore Hope
Paragos0, Junelyn B. Rio,
Shiela Joy M. Germin, Ma.
Helen Domaoan, Daisy
Lanaque, Josefina P.
Cuizon, Geraldine M.
Saluna, Florecito M.
Quezon, Indira
AiraAntoniette N. Gomnez, SILVAY 8 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Alleen E Alonzo, Rosalie SY-2013-2014
 tulalio, Carol C. Malavo, Dorothv Domingo, Nenita C. Cutamnora, Nievg E. Amoro,
Glenn M. Cabachete, Ma. Leonora . Manulat, Mary Grace Mahingy and Lorna C.
Chan
beated (from left to right); Rosalyn D. Barbon, Jean P. Joquiio, Erlinda S.
Estandarte, Virgie O. Enriio, Nenita D. Cornelio, Rael E. Eulalio, Saluacion C.
Cabacaba, Sheila F. Uy, Janice B.Ofomin, Marilyn Otero, Jenita Bornales

In year 2014-2015, Silway - 8

Elementary School is the second
largest non - central school in the
Municipality of Polomolok. It has
atotal population of 1 345 pupils
with 31 teachers headed by
Hiyasminda C. Diolanto. Finally,
with the increasing number of
pupils, additional teachers and
clasrooms are needed to cater
the different needs of pupils. The
school is working for the
realization of its goal, to put up
SPED Classes. Teaching Staff S. Y 2014-2015

In year 2015-2018 the school was headed by Quirino S. Novesteras with 33 teachers.
During his administration, there are four classrooms that being put up and four
classrooms also had been renovated.

Standing (from left to right):

Maquille Angelou C.
Sabano,Nieva E. Amoro, Jenny
Rose M. Inojales, Josefina P.
Quizon, Maria Helen M.
Domaoan, Junelyn B. Rio,
Rhenalyn T. Soria, , Joann F.
Sosoban, Joebit
Baquillos,Geraldine M. Saluna,
Indira Aera Antoiniette
N.Gomez,Daisy B. Lanaque,
Rosalie R. Eulalio, Rosalyn D.
Barbon, Ma. Leonora V.
Manulat, Nenita E. Cutamora,
07. 16.2017 Edlyn B. Quijano, Lorna C.
Chan andGlenn M. Cabachete.

Seated( from left to right): Dorothy Domingo,Jean P. Joquiño,Amor P. Ungay, Carol

C. Malayo, Shiela F. Uy, Nenita D. Cornelio, Rael E. Eulalio, uirine $.
Novesteras, Florecito M. Quezon, Shiela Joy M. Germin,Erlinda $. Estandarte,Virgie
O. Enrijo, Marilyn P. Otero, Janice O. Egoc and Juvelyn Acosta
Enool year 2018-2020, below are the 41 teaching force and staff of Silway-8
Elementary Schoolheaded bythe school principal, Niño Derano Jacobe, with a total
populations of 1, 476 pupils.
Silway-8 Elementary School
Standing (fron left to right):
Maquille Angelou C. Sabano,
C. Chan, Josefina P. Quizon, Lorna
Jernny
Rose M. Inojales, Maria Helen M.
Domaoan, Amor Ungay, Amarilta L.
Galit, Shiela F. Uy, Shiela Joy M.
Germin, Junelyn B. Rio, Geraldine M.
Saluna, Joan Franco, Indira Aera
Antoiniette Gomez, Daisy B. "We Dream BIG and Work Smart to Make a Difference"
Lanaque, Jayrose Lyn L. Sipe, Rosalie R. Eulalio, Rhenalyn T. Soria, Erlinda $.
Estandarte, Joann F. Sosoban, Sarah Jane P. Velete, Edlyn B. Quijcano, Nenita E.
Cutamora and Ryan Arbee Bacea
Seated( from left to right): Janice 0. Egoc, Glenn M. Cabachete, Nieva E. Amoro,
Jean P. Joquiño, Carol C. Malayo, Ma. Leonora V. Manulat, Nenita D. Cornelio,
Maria Eliza Carla H. Winters, Florecito Quezon, Niño D. Jacobe, Rael E. Eulalio,
Rosalyn D. Barbon, Marilyn P. Otero, Dorothy Domingo, Rezia Z. Novesteras, Tony
Antonette L. Balabat, Juvelyn Acosta, Creslyn lcon F. Cosep.
On this year the school received diffirent awards and recognition, namely: 2nd Place
Brigadca Eskwela Implemnenting School, * Place Best SWM Model School (Provincial
level), 1 Place SWM Model School Municipality of Polomolok and Level ill SBM Level
of Practice. Moreover, physical beautification of the school and professional
development are evident.

At present (from $.Y 2020) Silway-&Elementcary School have 43 teaching force and
staff, headed by the school principal, Hiyasminda C. Diolanto with a total
population of 1, 519 pupils.

Silway-eElencnEsy Boheel
Teaching rorce and Sa

"we DReAm BIG AnD WORK SMART TO MAKe A DIFFeRence