GIRL SCOUT OF THE PHILIPPINES
LOPEZ WEST DISTRICT
OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2020
32nd Star Holiday and Junior Girl Scout
Encampment 2020, opening program
Lopez West District formally
opens its 32nd Star Holiday and
Junior Girl Scout 2020:
“Isang Lahi: 70 Years and
Counting” is the theme of
the 32nd Star Holiday and
Junior Girl Scout 2020. It
was held at Lopez West
Elementary School Bldg I
on January 17-20, 2020.
Over 600 star and junior
Girl Scout from different
schools of Lopez West
District participated in the
said activity. Morning of
January 17, the
registration formally
starts, at exactly 9:00 in
the morning the opening
program started. Tita Jovy
O. Manas presented the
participants from different
schools, they presented
their schools with a yell
and a
Over 600 participants from
different schools of Lopez West
District join the 3-day Junior
Girl Scout and Star Holiday
Encampment
Simultaneous fun and exciting
activities were held during the
3-day encampment with the
theme “Isang Lahi: 70 years
and counting”
GSP Council Vice President,
Tita Merle S. Manza and GSP
Board Member, Tita Leonida
A. Olanda inspire the Girls
during opening program.
Girls in Green: bring home
unforgettable experiences.
participants. Two of the and Tita Leonida A.
most valued person in
Girl Scout Quezon
Olanda, the GSP Board
Member.
Council attended the Tita Charmain Pasion,
It was followed by an opening program to give delivers a message from
opening message from inspiration to Girls and Honorable Municipal
Tito Joel A. Rosales, to encourage them more Mayor of Lopez, Hon.
principal of the host about participating in Rachel A. Ubana.
school Don Gregorio C. Girl Scout Activities, Moreover a message
Yumul Sr. Elementary thus they will become a from the District Scout
School. In addition, Tita worthy members of the Commissioner, Tito
Arlene A. Samson, the GSP these are Tita Merle Faustino V. Parro was
School Head in Charge of S. Manza, the GSP given to the girls with an
Girl Scouting gives a Council Vice President ambition to serve. After
message to the the opening program, the
orientation was held.
Kapers, camp rules, and
units are given. Unit
leaders, and Camp staff
are introduced. Marked
within the smile of the
girls is the excitement for
the 3-day activities that
will immediately start by
Tita Merle S. Manza (Speaking), Hon Charmaine Pasion,
Guest, Tito Faustino V. Parro, District Supervisor and afternoon of the same
School Heads at the background. day.
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Arts Badge: Girls CAMP STAFF

FAUSTINO V. PARRO
showcase their potential District Scout Commissioner
Tita Hazell A. Balbaira of Alat-Alatin Elementary School
artist
facilitates the first activity: Arts and crafts. Girls are all
excited bringing their arts materials with them to unleash
ARLINE A. SAMSON
School Head in Charge of Girl Scouting

the artist in them. This activity is part of the theme: “Isang Elena R. Lizano Anabella A. Razona
Roberto B. Reyes Joseph A. Jubillo
Lahi: 70 years and counting.” They use raw and native Leonilo A. Capellan Regina A. Noel
materials in the local community to create a masterpieces. Arline A. Samson Loeda L. Gonzalvo
Venus L. Samsom Rosauro V. Arguelles
“Every child is an artist”, said Pablo Picasso, it must be Joel V. Rosales Waldemar Olea
discovered and enhanced. This activity helped the girls in Brodie Hayes A. Flores Rosemarie C. Alcaraz
Norberta Valencia Dennis Z. Sarcino
discovering the potential Imelda V. Gabitanan Elmar P.Guiruela
Vilma R. Oxales Rowena A. Valencia
artist. The Junior Girl Landy R. Cañafranca Joyous D. Del Rosario
Scout enjoyed the Ligaya A. Comintan Bernie C. Olanda

activity making a pencil Assistant Scout Commissioners

holder using popsicle
sticks, old cardboard, JOVY M. OFRECIO
District Field Advisor
laces, ribbons and other
decorative materials they Junior Girl Scout first Activity: KRYSTAL C. MANZANO
prepared. Arts and Crafts Camp Director

ANGELICA AIMEE E. AVILA

Junior Girl Scout: now Assistant Camp Director

ANN MARIE R. ALCARAZ

a Graham Masters Program Coordinator

IRISH MAE E. VILLAFLORES

After a few minutes break, the yummy afternoon after all. Assistant Program Coordinator
Junior Girl Scout prepare their Girls show happiness when MARIA LOURDES D. GUTIERREZ
ingredients in their next they found out that they are Business Manager
activity: Graham ball making. also able of making desserts
It was facilitated by Tita Mitzi that they can use for DITAS VILLAR
A. Cubelo from Matinik entrepreneurship to earn CLAIR AUTOR
Camp Hostess
Elementary School. Tita Mitzi money or be part of their
demonstrate the step-by-step hobbies. LUTH HADLOC
procedures of graham MYLENE MANAGO
Quarter Masters
ball making. At that
moment, the Girls Unit Leaders
follow the procedure to Unit I: Gemma Manas
create their own Hazell A. Balbaira
graham ball dessert Unit II: Mariden A. Masaga
Anie Eugenio
with the help of their
Unit III: Laarni Segui
unit leaders and Patrol Nyca Villafuerte
Junior Girl Scout’s Graham
leaders. It was a Making Activity Unit IV: Diana C. Magno
Arriane De Gala
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BREAKING
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“COME, COME LIGHT UP THE

NEWS
FIRE!”: GS Shouted during
Campfire held on the first night
The night is clear and silent, a
very perfect timing for a campfire.
warming experience of her. After
the inspiring story that she shared,
stories and experiences. The fire is
slowly fading out, this indicates
On the night of January 17, 2020 the girls presented the song and that the socialization around the
the campfire was lit by the District yell they prepared, its essence is to campfire is going to end but
Field Advisor, Tita Jovy M. socialize with the girls on their despite that, the experience and
Ofrecio. The campfire was led by group, schools, and district. While happiness they felt will be carried
Tita ……….. Of Conception the light is still burning, the night when they go home and inspire
Elementary School and Tita was filled with so much happiness others. The campfire was ended
Angelica Aimee A. Avila of San and inspiration by sharing games, by a TAPS song.
Francisco Culong Elementary
School. It started with the
campfire opening song to call the
torch bringing the light to lit the
night. The campfire chief, Tita
Avila, formally opens the
campfire and the happiness
around the fire. While the fire is
still on its finest light, the girls
happily sung “Lovely Evening” to
instill the value of the night they
gather together in one place as
members of Girl Scouts of the
Philippines. Moreover the
campfire facilitator inspire the Campfire, January 17, 2020
night by sharing a heart

Junior GS starts up, followed by Zumba dances. One of the most

requested songs from the girls is the viral song
“Tala” which makes them interested in the activity
the day with a they are doing.

physical fitness
At exactly 5:30 in the morning, after their morning
reveille, the Girls was called to perform a physical
fitness through Zumba dances. This activity was held
to develop the girls to value their physical health and
to start the day at this way. The Physical wellness
activity was facilitated by Tita Thresia Mae A. Lucila
from Lourdes Elementary School, Tita Glenda A.
Comintan of Conception Elementary School, and
Tita Kemberly Rivera from Don Mariano Barrameda Physical Fitness, January 18, 2020
Elementary School. The Zumba started with a warm
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PALARO NG LAHI: A
new, exciting, and fun
Second day of the Junior Girl
experience
Scout camp 2020, the girls have
experience the most exciting
activity. “Palaro ng Lahi” was
facilitated and prepared by Tita
Mariden O. Masaga, with the help
Palaro ng Lahi Stations
BASIC IDEALS AND
Tita Janine P. Taruc from Lopez
KNOT TYING
West Elementary School Bldg. I,
shares her knowledge and
expertise on the basic ideas and
basic knot tying. It stated at
exactly 1:00 in the afternoon. Tita
Janine started the discussion by
introducing the founder of the Girl
Scouts of the world and Girl
Scouts of the Philippines.
Furthermore, she discussed about
the ideals of Girl Scouts,
including the Girl Scout Promise
and law. Immediately after, she
demonstrated the different basic
knot ties that the Girl Scout must
be familiar with. Tita Janine
encourages the girls to participate
in the discussion to maintain the
attention of the girls. This
discussion will not end without
the workshop session. The girls
practices their acquired
knowledge and skills by making a
scrapbook
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Tita Janine E. Espedido, Tita
Kaycee Olanda, Tita Irish
Villaflores and Tita Annie
Eugenio. Palaro ng Lahi with a Palaro ng Lahi: Pingpong race
twist: It was played with 4 playing
stations simultaneously, the unit
with the lowest average time
recorded is the winner. Unit 1 won
the Palaro ng Lahi game. This was
a new and fun for the girls
because they experience running
and crawling in the mud. The girls
enjoy the game like sack race,
mud crawling race and pingpong Palaro ng Lahi: Sack Race
ball race.
With all their knowledge and
skills in basic knot tying, together
with passion and hard works, they
passed their outputs before the
closing ceremony on the third day
of the encampment.
Tita Janine Taruc as facilitator
that contains all the 10 basic knot
ties. The Girls started making
their ties then paste it on the bond
paper and compile it in a folder,
they also labeled the ties
according to what it is called. The
girls works on their scrapbook
Knot tying activity
during their free time at night
before the TAPS
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It’s Your Moment: The Shower of

Showcasing One’s Happiness
It’s Your Moment was held on the second blessed night of
Potential
On the third day of the
encampment. It was organized by Tita Gemma D. Mañas of encampment, the most awaited
San Francisco Culong Elementary School, hosted by Tita activity has come to reality. With
Sarah Kristine and Tita Mariden. The night was filled with the participation of the Bureau of
so much talents, proudly presented by the Girls of LWD. It Fire Protection of Lopez, GSP of
was a peculiar night with a lot of dances, music and acting. LWD held its unforgettable
dancing in the rain activity. It
It is not a competition but a talent show to enhance each
was merely dancing to the beat of
girls’ self confidence. Different schools from the district the music, but showered with
actively water from the fire truck of the
participated in BFP. Marked in the eyes of all the
the said talent girls the happiness they felt while
show, they put dancing under the rain.
effort and time
practicing to
show that the
girls are always Hondagua ES in their costume for
ready. the talent show

THE BOARD IS Dancing in the rain

SPREAD: GS Boodle
Fight
Junior Girl Scout enjoy their
dinner the on the second day
of the encampment. They
have their boodle fight with
the food they served. Girls felt
the happiness of being in a BFP of Lopez
group by doing this activity.
The purpose of this activity is to
Also, they activate their
instill to the girls the value
potential talent in cooking by happiness, togetherness and new
preparing their own meal hope. To enjoy each other’s
which they really enjoyed. company, to engrave to their
With their bare hands, they ate hearts that everyone needs
Filipino dishes such as grilled someone to share every laughter
eggplant, adobo and the likes. and tears. Its not only a shower
of water but a shower of many
Boodle Fight
forms of happiness that the Girl
Scout of Lopez West District must
possess.
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Ceremony
SCOUTS OWN
CEREMONY
With the theme Peace, the Girl
Scout held its Scouts Own on the
last day of the 3-day encampment.
At exactly 5:00 in the morning,
the girls light up their candles and
enter the gate of silence. When
everyone has entered the gate, the
atmosphere was filled with
silence. Each unit sang a peaceful
song and recite a verse from the
bible. It was silence but occupied
OPEN HOUSE
CORNER
with loud prayers coming
from their heart. Prayer for
peace within their selves,
peace in their community and
peace for their nation. It was
a solemn ceremony to let
them feel the warm message
of scouting. GS exited the
gate of silence with a strong
will to achieve peace. It was
led by Tita Angelica Aimee
Creative Pencil Holde and Knot
Avila.
tying Activity Scrapbook

Candle Lighting during Scouts Own Grahan Ball Making

Junior Girl GSP in Lopez West District. Immediately, after the

closing ceremony, the staff gathered for the post
conference headed by Tita Arline A. Samson.
Scout Overall, the encampment was a success because of
commitment to work, camaraderie and participation.

Encampment
2020 Closing
To commence the 3-day Junior Girl Scout
Encampment, the closing ceremony was held. It
started with the roll call by unit, followed by the Girl

Ceremony
Scout Prayer, rededication of GS promise and law,
impressions by unit leaders and giving of certificates
to participants and staffs. In addition, the 2020
encampment was closed by giving the girls some
thoughts to bring when they go home, it was given
by Tita Jovy M. Ofrecio. The encampment was
officially closed by Tita Arline A. Samson, Head-in- Post Conference, January 19, 2020
charge of