FEMSHS , An Institution to Rise Above

“They say school is a temple of knowledge wherein here we can learn to live our social life and get trained”

FEMSHS is named after the late 10^th President of the Philippines Ferdinand Edralin Marcos,  started as an Independent school for Senior High School students on June of 2016 with a minimum quantity of students enrolled like many other institution , It has a vision and mission that strive for excellence both of teaching and learning . The institution was built up together with a TEAM of intelligent , strong will and goal oriented educators with common goals and has a strong determination of implementing the process of reaching it`s goals and objectives.

The school has 200-400 students who are very competitive in every competition held outside and inside the school .It has two buildings wherein the new building is only for the grade 11 students and the other one is for the grade 12 students . Grade 11 has five sections namely:Harmony , Honesty , Helpfulness , Hope and Humility while in G12 it has only four sections namely:Perseverance , Piety , Peace and Patience  .The school also includes a Computer Laboratory for Mil and Tech-Voc classes .The students have two types of uniform , the type A uniform which is the gala uniform with slacks for boys and long fitted skirt for girls . We also the type B uniform which is the Polo Shirt that has a small Logo of the School printed on the side of it . Upon entering the school you can already feel the ambience and very clear environment . On the other side of the school you can see the mini garden which is planted with different kinds of vegetables . The school also has good and effective teachers who teach students in a creative manner.

Small area and population as it was , It wasn`t been a hindrance for the school to soar high and start for it`s development. With it`s mission goals and objectives , the institution is slowly creating a progressive and a more known school by helping it`s students recognize their talents and capabilities and develop their potentials . It was also supported by the parents of the school through the active PTA members so several projects were done to help improve the school.

 

Students are encouraged to be  a part of the growing community . Letting them excel and show their talents not only in academics but also in sports and cultural activities that had provided them a personal growth and satisfaction. Today , several of it`s students had experienced triumph by participating in different competition giving pride to their alma matter .

Indeed , Femshs is a visionary school with lot of Hope , dreams and aspirations still to happen . It`s something to watch for in the succeeding years . The  pay off of their hardwork and determination is going through and definitely . It`s an Institution to rise above in the near future.

The Heritage Midst Of Sarrat

"A Famous Historical Town Left Behind" as Arnel Barangan said .

Sarrat is the 4^th class municipality of the province of Ilocos Norte. Located at the southeast of Laoag City , the capital of the province surrounded by the municipalities and the cities of Batac , San Nicolas , Laoag , Piddig , Dingras , Marcos and a small proportion of Banna.

The town where Ferdinand Edralin Marcos , 10^th President of the Philippines born and also known as a Marcos country . Sarrat was established in 1586 as an Agustinian Visita of Laoag and an annexed to San Nicolas on May 7,1740 . In 1818 , Sarrat was designated as the capital of Ilocos Norte until it transfer to Laoag within the year.

Sarrat`s former names was Cabayugan which means place of “bayug” ( a kind of a bamboo ) , San Miguel de Cunning which means “saffron” (used to harvest abundantly in the region) , and San Miguel de Sarrat. As the year passed by Santiago Fonacier and Isabelo delos Reyes , two senators , created the bill that the towns name San Miguel is changed to Sarrat in 1916.

One of the most treasured establishment in Sarrat , Ilocos Norte is the “Santa Monica Church” This church is originally known as San Miguel Church but now it is know as Sarrat Church Santa Monica Church is located in Brgy. San Leonardo Poblacion and most visited place in the town . In 1779 , the church was built by the Augustinian friars . The church was also declared as Important Cultural Property of the Philippines on September 27,2009 . San Miguel church or Santa Monica church is the largest church in the province of Ilocos Norte and it is the last Spanish Church built in Ilocos . The church was unique , massive , 3 level and has an attractive brick staircase connecting to the convent . On one side of the church is the eight foot high Image of St. Monica the church was built in the Baroque and Neoclassical styles so there is no wonder why Irene Marcos choose this church to her wedding . With Greggy Araneta in June 1983 Irene Marcos is the youngest daughter of Ferdinand Marcos . A few months after the wedding , a 7.8 earthquake tested the church and suddenly damage the church`s main altar and upper exterior. A few meter from the hurch there is a massive , square tower . But on March 19,192 earthquake severly damaged the belfry . Casa del Placia Real is another visited area for the tourist . It is the place where the artifacts and memorabilias of the town placed.

Padsan River is another tourist attraction in the town . The nipa hut cottages along the banks of the river . These nipa huts are seasonal , it is build around December until summer season and dismantled in rainy seasons . The nipa huts is not only a shade for the visitors but it is also a equipped with videoke system as an entertainment to the visitors.

The beauty of Sarrat is classic that`s why the visitors feels more old because of the old fashioned vibe of the town where in you can see antiquated things. Sarrat made us to recognize that the old things are still valuable even though we are already in the modern generation.