SHSSG SY 2024-2025: Year-End Report

Jacques Ausan
Jul 23
4 min read

Updated: Sep 10

Note: Original article and documentation may be found here: https://tinyurl.com/ykf2brnt

As School Year 2024-2025 comes to an end, the SHSSG is fortunate to present the council’s Year-End report. This report serves as the final documentation of the SHSSG’s activities, intended outcomes, and how the council directly affected the journey of their Kapwa brothers and sisters.

PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES

GS & HS Vision Mission Day

Held on September 24, 2024 (GS VM Day) and October 15, 2024 (HS VM Day)
Led by the Student Council of SY 2023-2024 and SY 2024-2025.
Utilized the assistance of 70 SHS Student-Volunteers to stand as a moment for teaching and embodying the MS Maxim, Tatak Manresan: Kapatid sa Kapwa, as well as the importance of sharing the MS Vision and Mission in the entirety of the student body.
The Afternoon Session was held in the Auditorium, conducting a student-led talk show and concert. The concert stood as an avenue to promote the Faculty and Staff’s scholarship fund.

Educator’s Day

Held on October 8, 2024, in the MS Old Gymnasium and Auditorium
A day of celebration and gratitude to the teachers, faculty, and staff of the Manresa School community. Each recipient was given several items prepared by the student council.

PSAP Kits

Prepared by the SHSSG during the PSAP Palaro 2024. Distributed from October 16, 2024, onwards to all participants from the GS Department to the SHS Department.
Each Kit included essential items that were intended to assist the student-athletes in their respective events: an ecobag, 1 Fitbar, 1 Gatorade, and face towels.

Council Mailbox

Prepared by the SHSSG to understand the input and concerns of the SHS student body.
The SHSSG was able to release 5 forms. Having a high response rate for 3 of the forms, and a medium volume of responses for 2 of the forms.

T-Shirt Design Competition

Held from January 4-22, 2025, facilitated by the SHSSG.
The Student Council opened its MS Merchandise design to the student body. This allowed representatives from Gr. 7 - Gr. 12 to design graphics that will be used in the MS Merchandise to be sold in the Student Council events throughout the School Year.
The SHSSG contacted separate production lines to produce the winning designs, the Grade 10 Shirt Design and the Grade 12 Jersey Design. The Student Council received its orders on February 7, the day before Family Day.

MS Family Day 2025

Held on February 8-9, 2025, facilitated by the collective effort of the Student Council.
The Student Council was allotted a booth to conduct a sale divided into 4 components: (1) MS Shirt/Jersey; (2) MS Pins; (3) MS Stickers & Bookmarks; and (4) BNJ Stickers.
The Student Council oversaw the advertising of the individual events of the Family Day 2025.

Tinatangi ‘25

Held on February 17-20, 2025, facilitated by the collective effort of the Student Council.
The Student Council created opportunities for the student body to participate in 4 different activities. (1) Selling Booth; (2) Photo Booth; (3) Harana; (4) Letter Writing Booth.

Draft-To-Craft (CORA Eko-Ikot Center)

Held on March 19-27, 2025, in the SHS Department
The SHSSG took initiative to contribute to Eko-Ikot’s Initiative from Manresa’s CORA Partnership to create a platform for a concrete paper-waste initiative.
The SHSSG collected paper waste from each classroom and delivered it to the Eko-Ikot Office in the Pergola Mall in BF Homes on the last day of school, March 27, 2025.
All points and rewards were put in the Manresa School CORA account held by the SHSSG.

Student Council Outreach

Held on March 14, 2025, in Joseph Gualandi School for the Hearing Impaired.
The SHSSG purchased school supplies and arts and crafts materials worth P2,500 from previous council project funds that were given to the students of the Joseph Gualandi School.
The Student Council was able to connect with the students and learn about the similarities, challenges, and perspectives in the lives of their partnered students with impaired hearing.

TAKEAWAYS & RECOMMENDATIONS

Start as Early as Possible
- Always think and act two steps ahead. A governing body is prepared even before the election. Understand that implementing a project requires a budget and time.
Work With, Not For, the Community
- Always choose to be a leader, not a boss. Showcase the attitudes that inspire.
- Remember that a leader immerses in the community to understand what their kapwa needs and if the department has the means to enact change.
- Be Down-To-Earth. Especially in SHS, interact and work together with your teachers.
  Numerous projects will demand connections.
Elect Officers with Initiative, Presence, and Passion
- Officers need initiative. As a student council, the little things matter. Department events such as Flag Ceremonies in the building and in the gym are entrusted to the council. With proper initiative, the community trusts the council.
- Have the passion to work, because amidst all else, it is your output that truly matters. Having multiple responsibilities does not force a leader to disregard a task.
- Maintain a Goal-Oriented System. A continuous system allows the student council to work more efficiently.
Discuss Ideas as a Critical Team
- Always think as a team. Never forget to acknowledge everyone’s efforts. Learn how to participate regardless of the position. Learn how to initiate. Do not be dependent.
- The SHSSG used a ‘research panel’ method in discussing proposals, methods/approach to project implementation, and even in budget meetings.

In addition, the student council increased the fund available for next year’s student council. With this, the SHSSG would like to extend its gratitude to the administration and the student body for the opportunity to lead and serve them side-by-side.

Best Regards,

Your SHSSG SY 2024-2025 Jacques V. Ausan

SHSSG Governor