Ang Buwan ng Wika ay isa sa pinakamahalagang pagdiriwang sa ating bansa sapagkat binibigyang-diin nito ang kahalagahan ng wikang Filipino bilang salamin ng ating pagkakakilanlan, kultura, kasaysayan, at pagkakaisa bilang isang bansa. Taun-taon, ipinagdiriwang ito upang higit na mapahalagahan ng bawat Pilipino, lalo na ng kabataan, ang wikang nag-uugnay sa atin bilang isang bayan. Sa iba’t ibang paaralan sa buong bansa, isinasagawa ang sari-saring gawain tulad ng mga paligsaha

On August 14-15, 2026, Grades 5 to 12 Class Officers and Grade 12 volunteers attended the In-Campus Leadership Camp (ILC). The event was held in Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH) and Building 2, Hall 1. It aimed to establish a firm foundation for student-leaders, allowing them to connect with one another through messages, games, and fun activities. On the first day, students registered themselves before proceeding to the MPH. The OCGS Music Society set the tone of the event through le

Every dream has a direction, and every direction begins with a choice. However, when faced with countless possibilities, how will you know which path will lead you toward the future you envision? Fortunately, for the Grade 7–12 students of OCGS, finding that direction became a little easier through the recent Career Guidance Seminar.

If a medical emergency happened right next to you in the hallway, would you know what to do? Grade 9-12 students at OCGS can officially affirm "yes" after an empowering, high-impact CPR Caravan led by the Philippine Red Cross. This event, held on August 17, 2026 at the Multi-Purpose Hall, aimed to equip students’ with indispensable life-saving skills in an emergency–especially targeting cardiopulmonary predicaments. The session utilized a dynamic learning model that combined

Senior High students face one of the most critical decisions of their academic journey: selecting the right future university. To better guide students through this transition, the Guidance Department held the Senior High School (SHS) College Info Day, a multi-day event designed to connect students with top-tier higher education institutions across the country. The event featured representation from leading universities in the Philippines, offering students direct access to a

Photos by Vanilyn Respecia The OCGS Nutrition Month was celebrated from July 13 to 27 through a series of engaging activities that encouraged students to adopt healthy habits. Elementary students participated in a drawing activity, where they illustrated a well-balanced meal, while all Junior High School students attended an activity hour that focused on practicing healthy and balanced lifestyles. In addition, each grade level from Grades 7 to 10 was tasked with creating a ch

The Grade 7 Day Camp was a smashing success! The day’s activities were filled with laughter, meaningful exercises, and unforgettable memories. According to both the organizers and participants, the camp's primary goal was to strengthen the students' relationship with God while fostering closer friendships with their batchmates and teachers. The day began with a devotion and inspirational talks that encouraged the students to deepen their foundations of faith and reflect on va

Finally, after a two-month long summer break, OCGS opened its hallowed halls to warmly welcome students, staff, teachers, parents, and alumni to start the school year with a bang! Of course, the starting point of the year would not be complete without the DBS festivities! Daily Bible School (DBS) is an annual OCGS event where Bible lessons and stories are shared through meaningful teachings and wisdom-filled words from June 9 to June 11, 2026. The joint DBS program between el

Selected student-journalists from different schools across Cagayan de Oro City, including representatives from OCGS The Witness, gathered for a day of learning, discussion, and collaboration at Xavier University Caveat Seminar-Workshop last June 5, 2026. The seminar-workshop featured two speakers who are renowned individuals in their respective fields, one of whom was Ms. Wydia Angga, who focused solely on the safety of journalists. While many people often think that the bigg