The day started with flying colors as all the subcamps congregated to initiate the subcamp quiz competition or known as “Superbowl” which tested the student’s agility in thinking, understanding and communication as a team which resulted to the Court 31 “Theta1’s” victory for they garnered 1st place in the subcamp quiz, it consisted of the topics in Bioenergetics, Biomechanics, Ergonomics, and Sports Science.

            Albert Einstein School is known for its traditions, and that includes its opening ceremony.  It has been a tradition to welcome the school year with a blast.

            For this school year, the batch of the Peacemakers opened the academic classes in a very awe-inspiring and one of a kind way last June 18, 2018 at AES gymnasium.

            The aforesaid event was headed by the Senior Class Association under the leadership of Nurfaiyden Mangelen in which Bea Samantha Masmodi, the Math Society Club President, hosted the opening ceremonies.

              The program formally started with the processional march of the administration, faculty, and workforce headed by the school director, Sir Edison B. Morales. During the opening ceremony, Ma’am Florence Buat, the school principal, delivered her welcome address. Then, it was followed by the singing of the National Anthem, reciting of the school creed, and the singing of the school song. Furthermore, Xybelle Emblawa, president of the La Liga Filipina, Sayyid Abas, secretary of the Math Society, and Anne Margarita Yu Ekey, the president of Religious Youth in Action, sang the "Prayer for Peace" by Himig Heswita as the Opening Prayer. It was followed by the introduction of the administration, faculty, staff, and workforce for this school year 2018-2019.

            It has been a usual practice of Albert Einstein School to light the torches that represent its core values. Moreover, Nurfaiyden Mangelen, Senior Class Association President, held the torch of academic excellence, Datu Zaldy Ampatuan, Central Student Council President, clutched the torch of leadership, and Shanie Sabang, Citizenship Advancement Training, grasped the torch of service.

            The long wait was over. In addition, the Peacemakers presented a heartfelt Filipino opening presentation that outdid understanding about “Peace” as they encouraged everyone to become agents of peace.

            At the end, the program was a success as Sir Edison B. Morales, the School Director, gave the Peacemakers a 98 for their opening ceremony, and he hoped that this year would truly be a peaceful year for the school.

     Representing Albert Einstein School as an essayist never came to me. I never thought that I would enter this national essay writing competition. Suddenly, I learned from a classmate that it was agreed by the teachers that I will be one of the two representatives to compete for the essay writing competition. I was taken by surprise because I always thought that I would join the cultural dance competition. I had a few sleepless nights, to be honest, trying to decide between the two things that I love to do.   

     Voicing this opinion to my mother, she pushed me to choose the essay competition. She said that representing my school as an individual is a privilege for me and Erin. Her reasoning was too good that I was stuck. I then decided to just leave the decision to the faculty.                

     To be acknowledged for my writing skills was an honor. Knowing that our shadow dancers were pushing themselves to their limits and spending sleepless nights, I was also motivated to do my best. With the pride of the school and the faith of my classmates, I took the pen.                 

     Attaining to place 3rd in the National Youth Science, Technology, and Environment Summer Camp Essay Writing Competition was unforgettably unexpected. As I hear my airbus mates' congratulations and my fellow Einstenians' screams of joy, I felt a profound sense of disbelief. I was in a daze. Alhamdulillah! Those outlines Mom made me do was worth it. Painstaking, but worth it. It is the first time in Albert Einstein School history to take a place in a national essay writing competition. For that achievement, I will say that everything was definitely worth it.

     Albert Einstein School is well-known for its academic excellence by providing high quality education, which were proven by its academic achievements through the years, from local competitions to national levels. The school aspires to furnish and propel students with abilities that shall make them competitive, profitable, and mindful individuals of the nation and of the world. The school aims to enhance the students’ knowledge academically that would gather learning that every student should have. AES believes in the Latin phrase, “mens sana en corpore sano”, meaning a healthy mind in a healthy body. The school believes that physical exercise is an essential part of mental and psychological well-being.

     AES has established academic excellence for 35 years, and aims to attain more in the future. For the past years since of learning here in Albert Einstein School, I was both impressed and challenged by the system of education. Indeed, I have gained productive skills, and learned many interesting things. Albert Einstein School strives to make students see that they can be more of what they are now as a person. The school influences the students to have the potential to become a great achiever by having the mind that can lead you to success, and a soul to cling on to elevate yourself to achieve more. A student with intellect and spirit, those are the qualities a true Einsteinian has.

     Former graduates of the school have their own professions nowadays. Some became doctors, politicians, lawyers, engineers, and many more. However, there are alumni who made names for themselves not only in the country, but internationally.

     Albert Einstein School has contributed many things to the society so as we celebrate the school’s 35th foundation anniversary this October, we should value AES’s legacy through the years. We should cherish the school’s legacy because it truly became beneficial with our lives. The journey of the school has influenced many individuals who are longing for success, that’s why we should appreciate its significance. “Education is the key to success”, and AES has given a part of it for us as students or pupils. Let us continue the legacy because we have what it takes to become determined achievers, responsible individuals, and most of all, as a true Einsteinian.

     Amigohanay is a traditional event of our school wherein new students and teachers are being formally welcomed. As it is a part of our tradition, the Central Student Council organized this year’s Amigohanay with lots of exciting activities last June 30, 2017 at AES Gymnasium.

     This year’s Amigohanay was officially opened when Central Student Council President, Shamim Limbona, gave her welcome address. The program was filled with joy as the Einsteinians warmly welcomed the new comers. The new students showed their talents in dancing and singing while the crowd enjoyed watching them. The excitement of the pupils and students were showed up when all of the classes participated in the games the club prepared. At the end of the day, it’s noticeable that the bond among the new students with the old ones started to strengthen.

     Aside from these, new members of the faculty who were Sir Samsudin Parudso, Ma’am Normaina Tiban, Ma’am Jembrah Abas, Ma’am Phoebe Corpuz, and Ma’am Nur-in Mohammad were also introduced. The new teachers also presented an outstanding number showcasing their talents. They shared their hidden golden voices which earned cheers and astounding applause. The audiences thought that their performances were superb. Undeniably, they deserve to be in our family.

     Further, the search of Mr. and Ms. Amigohanay 2017 draws the whole attention of the crowd. The Einsteinians themselves were the one who decided who will obtain these titles. The winners were chosen by the Einsteinians by casting their votes for their favorite new comer from each department. Finally, Mujahid Malik and Alyssa Mandi were crowned as 2017 Mr. and Ms. Amigohanay for the high school department. In the Intermediate School Department, Mohammad Ampatuan and Alliyah Mendenilla were declared as the Mr. and Ms. Amigohanay-Intermediate Department. And in the Primary School Division, Sajid Ampatuan and Aleta Sinsuat were stated as the Mr. and Ms. Amigohanay-Primary Department. They really showed they deserve it by standing out over the other new comers of their own division.

      Amigohanay had brought so much fun in each Einsteinian especially to the new comers. Indeed, Amigohanay ala Legends would surely have a special place in our hearts.

     National Youth Science, Technology and Environment Summer Camp (NYSTESC) is a four-day event for high school students featuring lectures, interactive workshops, team-building activities, contests, socialization events, educational trips, and a pledge to the science clubbing movement.

     This year’s summer camp theme was aerodynamics and the following: weather forecasting, transportation, energy conversion, and animal aviation. The camp was held in Batis Aramin Resort and Hotel in Lucban, Quezon last July 24-27, 2017 which were participated by thirty-three participants including the two camp advisers, Ma’am Omairah Yusop and Ma’am Apasrah Tabujara.

     AES participated in three contests including the School Quiz Competition, Essay Writing Competition, and Silhouette Dance Competition. The school once again won first place in the Dance Competition after four years. The dancers are Mohammad Arimao, Kundo Pahm, Shuaib Malik, Hamvali Sharief, Nasrodin Ibrahim, Al-Ghazi Sinsuat, Shajed Ko, Sufyan Taha, Adjznur Esmael, Jibriel Tawakal, Bimbo Sinsuat, Zoeijill Sinsuat, Alliyah Mandi, Baiyenna Dimaren, Zarreen Datukon, Shariyah Sinsuat, Sharene Ampatuan, Alayeza Alibaer, and Princess Bagundang. Likewise, Shamim Limbona made history by being in the third place for the first time Albert Einstein School had in an Essay Writing Competition.

     May the legacy continue to the succeeding years. To the awardees, job well-done!. During the camp, campers were divided into different groups with each having a “Best Bata” for being the best camper in showing leadership and being active during the camp’s events. This year, four participants were awarded, which were Al-Ghazi Sinsuat, Alayeza Alibaer, Caitlyn Carim, and Jannah Sinsuat.