The Synapse - CDNMSI Student Publication Issue 2026

The Synapse is the official English student publication of Casa del Niño Montessori School of Ilagan, Inc. (CDNMSI). This issue covers news and events from the school community for the 2026-2027 academic year. It is written for students, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders of CDNMSI. The first section reports on a general assembly held on August 28, 2026, where the school discussed…

The Synapse is the official English student publication of Casa del Niño Montessori School of Ilagan, Inc. (CDNMSI). This issue covers news and events from the school community for the 2026-2027 academic year. It is written for students, parents, teachers, and other stakeholders of CDNMSI.

The first section reports on a general assembly held on August 28, 2026, where the school discussed strengthened security measures such as metal detectors, random bag inspections, and vehicle identification stickers. The assembly also covered the implementation of a three-term academic program. A quote from PTCOL Ruben Martinez emphasizes shared responsibility for safety.

Another article covers the induction and oath-taking ceremony of student leaders on July 31. Newly elected officers of the Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) and Supreme Elementary Learner Government (SELG) assumed office. Atty. Junmarie Caroline De Leon delivered a message on humility and compassion as true measures of leadership.

The issue also reports on the School-Based Press Conference (SBPC) 2026 held on August 8, with the theme "Ink and Impact: Driving Positive Change Through the Student Press." Resource speakers led sessions on news, sports, feature, and science and technology writing, as well as television broadcasting. The conference aimed to select representatives for the Division Schools Press Conference.

Additional stories include the launch of the Skills Development Program (SDP) in partnership with Empowered Zone for Excellent Education, Inc., offering training in arts, music, dance, martial arts, and sports. The school also reintroduced its RFID attendance system on June 8, 2026, to automate time-in and time-out recording for students.

Finally, the issue covers the opening of the City of Ilagan College (CIC), the first LGU-owned college in the region, offering four undergraduate programs. Pioneer students from CDNMSI are among the 450 enrollees. The publication includes editorial content and election results for student government positions.