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During the Second Semester of the School Year 2008, the Indigenous Knowledge and
Traditions Center (IKAT) of Saint Marys University conceptualized a project proposal for the
construction of a Ladies Dormitory for Ambaguio High School, Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya through
its spiritual director, Rev. Fr. Gerry Bouckaert. The said proposal was submitted to a funding agency
so named as the Province of West Flanders, Belgium, represented by Mr. Dirk De Temmerman,
thus, Project NZ-2008-112 was approved.
The project consisted of three phases. Each phase necessitated a counterpart from the Local
Government Unit of Ambaguio, represented by then Mayor Moises G. Amokla Sr. and the ParentsTeachers Association of Ambaguio High School headed by the principal. A terminal report for each
phase and documentations of finished works were submitted to the funding agency for the
approval of the next phase. In December of 2010-2011, phase 2 of the dormitory was completed.
All through the construction of the dormitory, problems hampered its completion. The
hauling of needed aggregate materials from lowland Bayombong to upland Ambaguio proved
difficult given the municipalitys rugged terrain and unpaved roads, high elevation, and weather
condition, notwithstanding some financial constraints on the part of the LGU. These factors
impeded much of the work.
During the first semester of 2011, phase three of the project was approved. Under the IKAT
Centers leadership, stakeholders meetings were conducted with LGU officials, Ambaguio High
School Teachers and administrators, PTA Officers and barangay officials vis a vis the status of the
project and its imminent completion. A Memorandum of Agreement was crafted which specified
the roles of the various stakeholders in the dormitory and leadership training seminars were
conducted to Ambaguio High School student-leaders. But yet again in 2012, similar problems
hindered the continuance of the project.
By the second quarter of 2013, the third phase of the project was completed. Rev. Fr. Gerry
Bouckaert realizing the need to address the deficiency in lavatories and a safer cooking area
extended the project to include the building of additional six shower rooms with lavatories and a
cooking area at the back of the main building. This was completed in November of 2013.
In 2013, the new parish of St. Damien de Molokai in the Municipality of Ambaguio was
inaugurated. Its first and newly assigned parish priest, Rev. Fr. Gerry Bouckaert anticipates the
need to construct a multi-purpose hall for the various needs of the boarders and to carry out
activities relevant to the thrust of the dormitory.
I: DESCRIPTION
The Abong Nihi Ina Maria is intended to be a home for Ambaguio High School Ladies whose
homes are away from School.
VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT
Provide a secure, modest but decent home for young girls of Ambaguio High School in view
of:
1. Forming a community of mature Christian individuals emotionally, intellectually, socially and
spiritually;
2. Establishing an atmosphere of friendly and harmonious relationships in the spirit of love and
respect regardless of differences in religion, personalities and social status;
3. Discovering and enhancing their potentials for leadership, intellectual growth and academic
competence;
4. Instilling and nurturing in them the values of service and concern for others by reaching out
to the needy and less fortunate; and
5. Training them to become active Christians in the larger community with Mother Mary as
their model.
SPECIFIC GOALS
The Dormitory specifically aims to:
1. Develop better study habits and skills for improved academic performance;
2. Build the boarders self esteem and confidence for better social interaction;
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7. Handle with reason and fairness disciplinary problems that may arise;
8. Consult the Advisory Board on disciplinary matters that need serious deliberation;
9. Prepare an inventory of materials/equipment of the Dorm for easy checking of loses and
damages;
10.Report to the members of the Advisory Board materials/equipment that need repair and
replacement; and
11.Collect the monthly fee of seventy five pesos (Php 75.00) and remit the collection to the
designated Treasurer or Finance Officer of the Advisory Board.
C. THE BOARDERS AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES
Female students enrolled at Ambaguio High School who choose to reside at the Dormitory
are carefully selected and screened. Therefore, their admission in the dormitory implies
willingness to follow and abide by the rules and regulations as well as other policies set forth by
the administration of the dormitory. Foremost, the lady - boarders are expected to:
1. Accept the authority of the administration and its duly designated personnel (dorm matron
or her alternate) to supervise the conduct of her stay at the dormitory;
2. Respect the authority of the administration to formulate and implement rules and
regulations for the greater safety and harmony in the dormitory;
3. Authorize the dorm matron or her alternate to bring her to the hospital or any medical
facility in urgent health cases, however, expenses shall be charged to the parents;
4. Relieve the dorm matron or her alternate of any responsibility for incidents that happen
after logging out from the Dormitory;
5. Cooperate willingly with the administration in the implementation of the policies for her
safety, welfare, and for the greater harmony among boarders;
6. Pay diligently monthly financial obligation due to the administration as stipulated in the
rules and regulations of the dormitory for the sustained operation of the dormitory; and
7. Respect the decision of the Advisory Board for any major disciplinary infraction committed
by her, which may result to her dismissal from the dormitory.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARENTS OR GUARDIAN
The dormitory while at best considered the second home for the lady-boarders can not
provide everything for them; but it strives to create and maintain a healthy, friendly, safe and
secure environment where one can develop their intellectual, social, moral, physical and spiritual
well-being.
Parents or Guardian are expected to abide by the following:
1. Visit their child/ward regularly (or at least once a month) to boost their confidence;
2. Be in constant communication with the dorm matron/alternate regarding their child/wards
situation at the dorm;
3. Continue fulfilling their roles as parents even when away from the child;
4. Attend important meetings called for by the matron or her alternate, and the High School
Principal;
5. Sign the Letter of Agreement when their child is accepted; and
6. Abide by the rules and regulations contained therein.
III: APPLICATION, SCREENING AND SELECTION OF DORM-APPLICANTS
For guidance purposes, the following policies on application, screening and selection of
applicants will be applied:
1. The applicants from the barangays shall apply to the Dorm Matron/alternate specifying their
intention to stay at the dorm.
2. The application form shall be made available at the office of the Principal;
3. The application should be duly signed by the applicant, parents or guardian;
4. Background check will be done by Ambaguio High School teachers and the principal;
5. Initial screening shall be done by the Dorm Matron/alternate together with the Principal;
6. Review and approval of application shall be done by the advisory board.
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h. Priority in the use of the receiving room is given to boarders with visitor/s and boarders
are requested to give way to fellow boarders with guest;
i. Privacy in the receiving room must be respected. It should be appreciated that those
who are not part of the conversations keep away from hearing distance;
j. Sleeping in this area is strictly not allowed; and
k. Proper decorum is observed among lady-borders at all times.
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The aphorism, prevention is better than cure holds true in the dormitory. But in Case of
Emergency every boarder is at all times encouraged to have:
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Presence of mind;
Awareness of exits;
Knowledge where the keys are kept in case of emergency;
Unruffled composure particularly when earthquakes or fires occur. Stampeding must be
avoided;
Receptivity to notify the dorm matron about cases of illness among the boarders or any
other emergency situations for proper management;
Dependability that all dangerous materials such as kitchen knives, forks, etc are kept in the
lockers;
Constancy and vigilance that in case of brownouts, flashlights and rechargeable lamps can
be used but which should be used with caution; and
Courage to report to the dorm matron any imminent disorder or misunderstanding between
and among lady boarders that may result to physical assault or fighting.
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PTA President, AHS
(Signature over printed name)