Whether you have been a member of the Southville family before or are just joining us, I hope you share my enthusiasm for the year ahead. I am grateful you are here for the next step of your educational journey, and about to contribute to the vibrancy of our campuses.

We enter this year with momentum, building on a foundation of remarkable achievements, from world-class recognitions to student

excellence across (Top 2%) all levels. Last year, Southville ranked in the top one percent (Top 1%) worldwide in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI) 2025, and in the top two percent in Asia at the AppliedHE Public & Private University Rankings 2026.

Our college students have topped recent licensure exams with Psychology graduate Guia Francesca L. Farina ranking 6th, and Accountancy graduate Venziel Pedrosa placing 4th nationally. Our high school seniors Brielle Victoria Rodriguez and Liam Daniel Mead recorded near perfect scores in the 2025 International Baccalaureate (IB) exams, helping SISC surpass the IB world average.

You can likewise make your mark here in Southville, in your own way, by embracing every opportunity, engaging in meaningful discourses, and not being afraid to step out of your comfort zone. As you explore and learn and grow this academic year, know that you have the support and guidance of your teachers, staff members, and even fellow students, surrounding you.

I am excited for everything we will achieve together as we write SISC’s next outstanding chapter.