How We Started

HOW WE STARTED

It was in October of 2003 that the La Salle University School for the Deaf was officially opened. Previously, it was under the Community of Hope Special Education Center, Inc. (CHSEC), a non-government organization (NGO) which was administered by the Missionary Sisters of Saint Columban.
The CHSEC was formed as a response to the many needs of people with disabilities in Ozamiz City, Mindanao, Philippines. Since there was no basic education being provided for them, Sister Mary McManus, a Columban Sister, with student volunteers, began visiting them in their houses to extend tutorial services for stimulation. Due to the growth in numbers, the visiting to families become impossible. At the Columban Sisters’ request, the Diocesan Social Action Commission provided a room where the Deaf people could attend daily.



However, since it was not registered with the Department of Education, after a negotiation between the administration of La Salle University and the Columban Sisters it was agreed upon to transfer the Deaf students under the care of La Salle University.

VISION

La Salle University School for the Deaf is one of the programs of La Salle University – Ozamiz. It provides a quality Lasallian education to the less privileged differently-abled Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students. It envisions to be the catalyst for the social recognition and acceptance of all Deaf people as full and equal citizens, empowered to actualize their potentials by an active participation in the economic, social and cultural life of the community.

MISSION

The School for the Deaf is committed to provide with appropriate education, empower the Deaf and their families and create opportunities for the Deaf to engage in activities in the communities where they live.

OBJECTIVES

The School for the Deaf aims to: 1. improve the Deaf’s quality of life by providing appropriate education from preparatory, secondary and tertiary levels; 2. provide vocational and life skills training, sporting activities, artistic and creative activities; 3. empower the Deaf and their families so that they can advocate for their rights in the society; and 4. provide special services where the Deaf are welcomed, loved and cared.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

  1. Complete Basic Education: Preparatory, Elementary, and High School in multi-grade level self-contained set-up
  2. Post Secondary: 2-year Certificate in Computer Operation and Multimedia Technology
  3. Mass in Sign Language at the Local Catholic Church
  4. Sports
  5. Basic Sign Language classes
  6. Values Formation for the Deaf
  7. Deaf Counseling
  8. Alcohol and Drug Intervention Program for the Deaf
  9. Retreat for the Deaf
  10. Summer of Service Training
  11. Deaf Camp
  12. Home Visitation

ANNOUNCEMENT

La Salle University School for the Deaf Ozamiz City is now accepting Basic Education and Post Secondary Deaf students for academic year 2015-2016.

Preparatory: Kinder 1 and Kinder 2

Elementary: Grades 1 to 6

High School: Grades 7 to 10

College: 2-year Certificate in Computer Operation and Multimedia Technology

Monday, April 6, 2009

Deaf students on moving-up and transition ceremonies


“At last we passed”. These were the words in the minds of the four (4) Deaf students of La Salle University Deaf School who joined the moving-up and transition ceremony March 20, 2009 at La Salle University.
Katherina T. Llanos, kinder 2 pupil of the Deaf School joined the moving-up ceremony of the Brother Martin Simpson Laboratory School at the Heritage Campus while three (3) grade 6 Deaf students: Mary Jhoy Tabuco, Jason Paulo Dapat, and William Kane Conol joined the transition ceremony of the Integrated School at the IS Auditorium.
Wearing their white toga with their parents, these Deaf students happily received their diploma of completion in preparatory and elementary level respectively.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Deaf School Holds Family Outing at the Beach


Wanting to make stronger the link of families of Deaf people, 35 Deaf students together with some of their family members of La Salle University Deaf School gathered for a beach party at Rama Beach Clarin Misamis Occidental March 7, 2009.
The family outing is part of the year-end activity of the school with the theme “Deaf Unity with their Family”. Various activities with fun and games were facilitated by Christian Rae Ano-os and Gladys Jane Bisnar. Varieties of foods were prepared and served for the Deaf and their families to partake.
The day was filled with fun and laughter as the Deaf eat together, play together and swim together.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Deaf School Holds Lasallian Family Days

Field Demonstration and Parade

Deaf Power Dressing

Deaf Horror Booth

Deaf student joins Ms. Earth Lasallian

“One Lord, Four Educational Institutions Mighty at 80” was the theme of the recently conducted Lasallian Family Days February 19-20, 2009 at La Salle University.
To make these days memorable, the LSU Deaf School participated in the Holy Eucharist at the LSU Arts Center on the first day. They showed-off their talent in dancing through field demonstration at the SC ground.
In the afternoon of February 19, the Deaf students had manged to show a "Deaf Power Dressing" contest at the Covered Court of the Heritage Campus. Christian Rae Ano-os was crowned as the Mr. King of Hearts, Best in Talent, Best in Summer Wear while Jakie Lou Armamento was crowned as the Ms. Queen of Hearts, Best in Summer Wear, and Best in Sports Wear. The First runner-up Princess Biñas also received the Best in Talent award and her partner JR Talaba. The second runners-up were Trena Jasmin Tamparong and Jowel Amerkhan; third runners-up were Mira Pebida and Benjie Boy Empil; and fourth runners-up were Mary Jhoy Tabuco and Ryan Lutching.
In addition, Jamaica Cabanlit, grade 8 Deaf student was one of the candidates of the Search for Ms. Earth Lasallian on Feb. 19 at 7:00pm in the Arts Center. During the event, she wore an elegant “basura gown” which was made of roots, series lights, plastic straw and broken mirror. Her speech was interpreted by Ms. Geraldine Perez, BEED-SPED student of La Salle University. Hence, she was proclaimed Cabanlit 2nd runner up of the said contest.
In the next day Feb. 20, the Deaf students participated in the parade and they witnessed the Lasallian Dance Festival at the SC ground. They also had their collaborative Horror Booth at the Integrated School (IS) campus. The hearing students paid P5 chits to get-in the booth for 3 minutes. Thus, the Deaf were able to raise P1, 211 chits.
As a whole, the 2-day activity of the Deaf was full of fun, with tiring, and memorable experiences.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Deaf Students Passed Scholarship

Gladys Jane Bisnar, a Deaf graduate from the LSU’s Deaf School has been accepted for scholarship in the De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde Bisnar intends to take up Bachelor of Applied Deaf Studies major in Business Entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, the following eight (8) Deaf graduates from the Deaf School also passed the Tulong Dunong Scholarship Program under the Commission on Higher Education: Agnes Bergado, Chicky Brizo, Janice Pasagdan, Jenny Marie Canonizado, Mira Pebida, Sherlyn Mamhut, Niño Lumanta, and Christian Rae Ano-os. All eight students plan to take up Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management in La Salle University beginning SY 2009-2010.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Eight Ways to Communicate With Deaf People

1. Get the attention of the Deaf person first. A tap on the shoulder, a wave or any other visual signal will help. If in a room, you may tap the table, stamp your feet on the wooden floor or flick the lights on and off.
2. Look directly at the deaf person when signing/ speaking even in the presence of an interpreter.
3. Ensure that your hands and face are clearly visible. Don’t stand in front of a light source as this will cast shadows on your body and face.
4. You may use gestures, facial expressions and pantomime to express your messages.
5. Written communication can be used for short messages.
6. Employ the latest in communication technology – cell phones, YM, email.
7. Learn the alphabet signs (fingerspell).
8. Sign language is still the best option. LSU Deaf School offers sign language classes every term.
(Source: dls-csb sdeas)

Monday, December 22, 2008

Deaf School Holds Christmas Get-together


December 19, 2008 at 10:00am-1:00pm Venue:: La Salle University Deaf School classroom
PROGRAM
A. Invocation: Vocational Deaf Students
B. Opening Remarks: Mr. Christian Rae Ano-os
C. Presentations
1. FSL name story- Joseph Abanquez
2. FSL ABC story- William Kane Conol
3. FSL number story- Princess Biñas
4. Hip-Hop dance from grades 4 – 6 Deaf students
5. Surprise number from high school Deaf students
6. Dance drama: gay and lesbian from vocational Deaf students
D. Parlor Games:
1. the boat is sinking game
2. lemon game
3. egg drink contest
4. onion game (boy and girl)
5. newspaper dance
6. egg relay
E. Closing Remarks: Ms. Gladys Jane Bisnar
F. Exchange gift
G. Eat lunch time
Emcee:
Miss Agnes Bergado
Miss Chicky Brizo

Thursday, December 18, 2008

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITES: A.Y. 2008-2009


Monthly Activities
June 10 Start of Classes
June 12 Election of Classroom Officers
July 4 Parents’ Meeting
July 10 University Day
July 31 Culmination of Nutrition month
August 13-15 First Grading Examinations
August 29 Culmination of Buwan ng Lahi
September Science month
October 22-24 Second Grading Examinations
October 27 - 30 Sportsfest
October 30 Rosary Month Culmination
November 1-9 Semestral Break
November 10 Classes resume
November 9-15 Deaf Awareness Week
November 13-14 Deaf Recollection
November 28 English Festival
December 17-19 Third Grading Examinations
December 19 Christmas Party
December 20 – January 4, 2009 Christmas Vacation
January 5 Classes Resume
January 26 Teachers’ Day
January 30 Mathematics Festival
February 11-14 La Sallian Family Days
March 18-20 Fourth Grading Examinations
March 21 Graduation Day
April 24 to May 2 CSB Summer of Service Training
May 4 to 8 Deaf Youth Summer Camp

Tingog sa mga Adunay Kabilinggan, July 24, 2011. Topic: Magna Carta for PWDs