The Nucleus

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | To conclude Aurora National Science High School's (ANSHS) 43rd Founding Anniversary celebration, ANSciestas took the spotlight to showcase their talents in the ANSci Got Talent (AGT).

Led by ANSHS Sining at Galaw, the event featured contestants from all grade levels and their skills in singing and dancing.

𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧 | Elleen Gabrielle Bucud
𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 | Daniella Angela Gonzales, Gianne Louise Silvestre, Franchezca Pimentel

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | In continuation of Aurora National Science High School’s (ANSHS) celebration of its 43rd founding anniversary, the second day of festivities began with a commemorative program organized by the Supreme Student Learner Government (SSLG) as well as the school’s faculty and staff.

The event started with welcome remarks from School Head Rosalinda Sison, who highlighted the importance of the celebration and her love for the school.

It also featured a brief recap of ANSHS’s history through a prepared edited video. Grade 9 students from section Rutherford also performed a special number in the form of a social dance.

𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧 | Gianne Louise Silvestre
𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙧 | Daniella Angela Gonzales

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | Following the earlier launch of this year’s Booth Fest, Aurora National Science High School (ANSHS) celebrates its 43rd Foundation Day Celebration as it kicks off the afternoon with the annual Battle of the Bands competition.

The event featured three competing bands along with last year’s champion. Namely Bandang Kanto, Major Minors, Unknown, and Pencil Project. Furthermore, each competing band showcased one original song and one cover.

Further foundation day events continue tomorrow.

𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧 | Gianne Louise Silvestre
𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 | Merl Frances Andal, Daniella Angela Gonzales, Nigel Dela Torre

𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗢𝗣𝗟𝗘

The People Power Revolution stands as a symbol of hope in finding and acting on the truth for the nation that deserves it. With hearts full of courage and minds determined, Filipinos stood unshaken along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) on February 22 to 25, 1986.

The movement was fueled not just by anger, but nationalism.

As another year of commemorating this monumental event passes, we are reminded of the past we lived in and the present we fought for. May this 43rd anniversary prompt us to continue the legacy of fighting for what is right and what the people deserve.

Of the people, by the people, for the people.

𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧 | Gianne Louise B. Silvestre
𝙇𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩 | Derrik Luigi V. Roldan

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗔𝗪𝗡

The Year of the Fire Horse arrives with a spirit of vibrant energy and new freedom. This Lunar New Year honors the deep roots of heritage and the quiet warmth of gathering together at a shared table.

The season calls for a renewal of courage, guided by the light of tradition and the steady love of family. These celebrations welcome the days ahead with open hearts and a shared wish for abundance.

𝗚𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗫𝗶 𝗙𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗶!

𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧 | Sabrina Ehra Go
𝙇𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩 | Jared Anthony Cuerdo

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | Aurora National Science High School (ANSHS) once again emerged as Overall Champion of the Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) on January 17, marking its 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗻 and reinforcing its status as the division’s 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹.
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‎Aurora is also set to host the 2026 Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC), its first time hosting the regional competition in more than two decades.
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‎𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧 | Rainne Kyra Reopta
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𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | Gianne Louise Silvestre, Associate Editor-in-Chief of The Nucleus, has been formally elected as President of the Aurora Secondary Campus Journalists Association (ASCJA) following the elections conducted this January 17, 2026, at Aurora National Science High School.

𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧 | Ariana Aliyah Padua

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

As bright fireworks fill the night sky, 2026 warmly welcomes us to another year of experiences and opportunities. As joy wraps each and every household, let us remember to congratulate ourselves on reaching the end of 2025. Despite the hurdles, we still made it.

While we excitedly envision what the new year has to offer, do not forget to honor the last 365 days filled with invaluable memories and lessons. However, just because the year is coming to an end, it does not have to be the same for ourselves. Continue to develop, grow, and learn.

May your year be as bright as the fireworks.

Happiest New Year and Welcome 2026!

𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧 | Gianne Louise Silvestre
𝙄𝙡𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧 | Ceana Marie Tilo
𝙇𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩 | Jared Anthony Cuerdo

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻

As December ends, the air crisps and the world glows brighter. Yet, the true magic of the holidays isn't found in department store lights or wrapped boxes—it’s found in the pause.

For most of the year, we rush. But the holidays give us permission to slow down. We linger at the dinner table, sharing stories we’ve heard a dozen times, and travel great distances just to be in the same room as those we love.

It is a season of "remember when," where the scent of pine and the sound of laughter pull us closer together. This "invisible string" reminds us that despite the world's chaos, immense goodness exists in a shared meal or a thoughtful card.

As you celebrate, cherish these quiet moments of connection. May the peace of the season follow you into the New Year.

Happy Holidays.

𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧 | Helen Lheane Pooten
𝙇𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩 | Jared Anthony Cuerdo

𝗣𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦

On the 8th of December, the light of the Immaculate Conception calls us to stillness. We turn toward Mary’s purity, a grace unburdened, seeing in her a perfect mirror of faith’s enduring power.

This holy Feast asks us to look inward and to strengthen the real bonds that hold our community close. We celebrate the gentle grace that lights up the path we walk together.

𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧 | Rhomer John Kevin Suaverdez
𝙇𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩 | Sabrina Ehra Go

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | Marking the second day of the SciMathTech Fair 2025, the 15 teams navigated the campus for the SciMathTech Trail activity.

Each team visited stations to answer questions regarding science, mathematics, and technology as facilitated by the Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG), Positron Society, Math Society, and Computer Society.

𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧 | Sabrina Ehra Go
𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 | Ariana Aliyah Padua and Gianne Louise Silvestre

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | As part of the SciMathTech Fair 2025 Day 1 main event, each student group introduced themselves with a loud roll call or yell. The teams, named after programming languages, included Clojure, Eiffel, Elixir, Elm, Golang, Java, Kotlin, Mojo, Nim, Perl, Prolog, Python, Ruby, Scala, and Swift.

Following the yells, facilitators led a short interactive game that included bring me challenges and quick question rounds.

𝙒𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧 | Rainne Kyra Reopta
𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 | Zamier Sajili, Ariana Aliyah Padua, Franchezca Pimentel, and Merl Andal