Summer of Service (SOS) 2012

Thirty-two (32) Deaf students from La Salle University School for the Deaf and School for the Deaf in Iligan joined together for a 10-day Summer Performing Arts Workshop 23 April - 4 May 2012 held the the Covered Court Heritage Campus, La Salle University. Volunteers from the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies had Michael Autencio, hearing faculty together with Deaf volunteers Basil De Leon and Maria Elena Lozada were the facilitators of the said workshop. The Deaf students learned different body movements and were able to develop their creativity. Also, they were able to perform different performances as an output of the workshop during the culmination at La Salle University Arts Center.

Deaf students in their high school graduation

Four (4) Deaf students of LSU school for the Deaf joined in the graduation of the Basic Education Unit together with the graduates of the Integrated School, Night High School, and the Brother Martin Simpson Laboratory School held at LSU Arts Center 24 March 2012. Miss Ana Kristina Arce, the first Deaf Magna Cum Laude graduate from the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies DLS-CSB SDEAS was the graduation speaker. Miss Arce delivered her speech in sign language with Romeo Catap from DLS-CSB SDEAS was the voice interpreter of Miss Arce. The Deaf who received their high school diploma are JR Talaba also received a bronze medal in Athletics award in basketball , Laarne Intencion (service award), Jackie Lou Armamento (service award), and Princess Binas received a bronze medal in athletics award in volleyball.
After the ceremony, Miss Arce gave an inspirational message to all the Deaf present during the special occasion.

Deaf students in their Moving Up and Transition Ceremony

Three (3) Deaf students of La Salle University School for the Deaf received their certificates during the moving up and transition ceremony held at LSU Covered Court March 22, 2012. The Deaf students are Ayle T. Llanos and Johanna P. Camacho both kinder 2 Deaf students and Hezyl Jean C. Cuesta, grade 6. These Deaf students joined with the hearing students of the Brother Martin Simpson Laboratory School.

Retreat for the Deaf 2012 Held

Aiming to strengthen their spirituality, 34 Deaf students of La Salle University (LSU), School for the Deaf, Ozamiz City gathered for a two-day Deaf Retreat March 2-4, 2012. The Retreat for the Deaf is one of the yearly activities of the School for the Deaf. It was held at Bernad's Farm in Kinuman Norte, Ozamiz Cit with the theme: “Pause Ponder and Pray” had Br. Dennis Libarnes, PMS,Br. Niño Cababat, PMS with seminarians Rio Roxas and Dannyboy Laranio from the Gualandi Mission for the Deaf in Cebu City as the facilitators. The ministry of the Gualandi Mission for the Deaf is to help the spiritual formation of Deaf individuals. The facilitators used sign language during the retreat. The highlight of the retreat was the reception of the sacrament of reconciliation of the individual Deaf participant from Rev. Fr. Ernesto Culanag. The deaf checked the illustrated items where they committed sins and received the absolution from the priest and prayed in sign language their penance. After the confession was the ritual or para-liturgy where they had symbolic burning of sins through putting their paper in a clay jar and burned. There was Personal and group reflections made as well as dramatizing the mysteries of the holy rosary. Also, there were different team building activities done. The deaf had their deaf way cultural show and showcased their talents. The retreat for the Deaf was culminated with a Sunday interpreted Eucharistic celebration presided by Rev. Fr. Lhemn Naval at Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish Ozamiz City.

Deaf Christmas Get Together 2011 held

Deaf Students with their parents

LSU School for the Deaf family

Post Secondary Deaf students

High School Deaf students

Elementary Deaf students

Post Secondary Deaf students leading the invocation

The Deaf students of La Salle University School for the Deaf conducted its Christmas Get Together December 15, 2011 at the School for the Deaf of LSU. All the Deaf students together with their family members were in attendance.
A Deaf way Program and presentations were facilitated. Different presentations were exhibited like dance presentations, Deaf poetry presentations like Name Story, ABC story, and Number story showed by the different deaf groups from elementary, high school, and college.
The foods brought by the students were shared by everybody. Also, the yearly gathering was planned and organized by the Deaf students themselves.
The day was filled with joy, fun and laughter as each Deaf received their Christmas gift.

Curricula for Sign Language as a Mother Tongue and Written Language as a Second language for the Deaf - PDF file

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Every child is special

It's only been three times I have spent time with them but my eyes were opened and my heart sank along with realizations that I could actually interact with them. I was speechless, awed by the work of their hands, their quick expression of their thoughts and how the sounds that would come out of their mouth speak more clearly of their excitement and enthusiasm to learn. God, You are so amazing!
At the back of my head, I thought to myself how blind most of us are that we may have a keen sense of hearing and yet we missed the important things we should remember, we find it difficult to use those ears to listen, we have grown accustomed to the nuisance in the world that we can no longer distinguish music from noise.
They are quick and smart and in a short span of time of being with them, I have felt so confident that they are just gonna be fine. In fact, many of them would be able to change the world, starting in their own homes, in their own communities.
They know how to listen, truly listen.
They pay respect and thus, they have gained my high respect to each one of them
Their smiles and laughters could ease all the worries of this world.
Thank You Lord for creating such people.
They are wonderful.... amazing.....
Their being makes me stand in awe of You.
Thank you for teaching me how to say 'Good afternoon'
Thank you for teaching me how to respond to your 'Thank you's' with "Welcome"
By: Tessally Villanea