Music is the universal language of the soul. It transcends time, space, and consciousness.

It is the melodic heart beat of one basking in love, and of another wallowing in pain. It is the
voice of one's spirit put into rhyme and reason.
Needless to say, music is important in our lives - for it serves both as a form of relaxation
and enjoyment, as well as channel to one's creativity. As an Augustinian, it is important that we
recognize and appreciate the importance of music in our total development – and such is the
vision of CSA that it conducts a yearly music appreciation engagement for its students.
To date, Colegio San Agustin Makati conducted its most recent Music Appreciation
program last February 13, 2009. Held at the St. Ambrose Theater with invited musicians from
different reputable Colleges of Music performing, the program sought to encourage
Augustinians to value the sounds of Philippine culture.
This year, the invited musicians introduced native instruments - and the melodies each
produce - to the students in the hopes of sparking a positive interest in them.
In connection, the once-every-two-years CSA songfest contest for the Grade 7 was also
held in the month of February. The stage of St. Ambrose Theater saw dazzling, energetic, and
jaw-dropping performances from each of the sections of the 7th level who tackled various
genres of music from contemporary to classic, pop to ballad, and even Christian rock.
The whole affair is a shout out to the Augustinians' undeniable commitment to music and
a testament to their versatility in talents.
by Angela Rebecca I. Flestado

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songfest

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 The month of February is practically a month of
celebration for the whole Augustinian community since it is
in these days that we celebrate the almost week-long
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revelry known as the “college days”, apart from the Music
Appreciation and Teacher's Day celebrations.
Every year, the college days usher in a “Jubilation” of
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life and camaraderie. It is in these days that true
Augustinian talent abounds in every nook and cranny of the
school grounds. Among the contests held in these days of
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revelry are the dance contest and singing contest for both
the student body and the faculty. Aside from these, each
level would also have a line-up of fun activities for their
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students.
Food booths and an assortment of “tiangge”
commodities are strategically located
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within and around the CSA covered
courts contributing to the air of
festivities. Chosen rides and
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Trackfest
“Trackfest” officially seal
the whole celebration as
truly fun and exciting.
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Book Fair

Book Month Celebrations

StoryTelling Workshop & Puppet Show 19
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Book Drive
by Ms. Cris Larracas
As part of the Book Month Celebration,
CSA GS Library initiated a book drive entitled
“Classroom Cares” wherein students from Grades
1 to 7 donated slightly used books to selected
Makati Public Schools.
Last December 12, 2008, Araceli B.
Juaneza, Rex Aaron A. Baladad and Neil Cardenas
from Makati City Library came to pick up the
donated books. The books will be given to Makati
Public Elementary Libraries who need additional
books to promote reading among the young.

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