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ALUMNUS, TOPNOTCHER Atty. Sean Borja Talks About His Significant Foundation at Southville



ALUMNUS, TOPNOTCHER Atty. Sean Borja  Talks About His Significant Foundation at Southville

2018 Philippine Bar Exam Topnotcher Atty. Sean James B. Borja considers Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) significantly influential to his success. Southville celebrates another milestone, as Borja takes the spot being its first alumnus to top the Philippine Bar Exam. “As a lawyer, I find that we need to observe what goes around on us not only through a national lens, but equally so from an international perspective.” – Borja said in an interview having gone to an international school. As he looked back to his international education journey in Southville, Atty. Borja shared how his childhood was far … [Read more]

PERFECT and TOP Scorers at TOEFL A.Y. 2018 – 2019



PERFECT and TOP Scorers at TOEFL A.Y. 2018 – 2019

Extensive vocabulary, fine diction, and concise communication skills fit the bill at the international corporate world and academic affiliates. Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) hones their diverse students to become top-notch communicators both in oral and written discourse. Employees, faculty, and parents commit to the maximum progress of the students’ communication excellence solely through the English language.Thus, relevant programs for its strict pursuit have been aligned to the institution’s curriculum.

Speak English Drive (SED) is one of Southville’s major practices followed by its students and employees on campus. The English language is on top of major conversations in every … [Read more]

Monarchs Race Towards Top Stock Market



Monarchs Race Towards Top Stock Market

High School and College students from all over Southville Global Education Network (SGEN) recently accomplished a six-month stock market challenge in partnership with the Rotary Club of Makati Salcedo (RCMS). The SGEN – RCMS Stock Market Challenge was organized by the SGEN’s Capital Market Learning Center (CMLC). Participating schools were comprised of Southville International School and Colleges (SISC), Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign University (SISFU), South Mansfield College (SMC), and Stonyhurst Southville International School (SSIS). The challenge took over from October 2018 to March 2019. The  trading period challenged the participants to battle through the highest profit … [Read more]

SISC CommSoc Joins United Nation’s World Book and Copyright Day



SISC CommSoc Joins United Nation’s World Book and Copyright Day

The Communication Society (CommSoc), an organization of BA Communication majors from Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) mounted a series of activities as part of the celebration of the United Nations World Book and Copyright Day dated April 23 – April 26, 2019. The Reader + Writer Expo specifically happened last April 23 (Tuesday) at SISC Luxembourg Hall. The awarding ceremony took place  April 26 (Friday) at SM Southmall Activity Center.

In the event,students gathered for an on the spot story-writing contest, an art exhibit, and attended the book fair. Resource speakers from prestigious publishing industries were also invited to … [Read more]

“Save Thy Mother Earth,” the Little Monarchs Uttered



“Save Thy Mother Earth,” the Little Monarchs Uttered

The Early Childhood Education (ECED) students from Munich and Star Campuses shine a light on the most pressing environmental concerns that affect us all during the 2019 Cultural Show. The little Monarchs from Nursery to Senior Kinder wore colorful ensembles and danced and sang their way into the heart and mind of their audience as a way of saving Mother Earth. In the process, they also displayed what they learn in school which is the 5Cs (Competence, Character, Collaboration, Commitment to Achieve, Creativity).



CHARACTER
The students showed awareness and presented possible solutions to pressing environmental issues in their numbers.


COLLABORATION
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SISC College of Nursing Gears Up for Global Opportunities



SISC College of Nursing Gears Up for Global Opportunities

The College of Nursing’s BSN program at SISC has always stayed true to its commitment to developing graduates who are globally competitive with a compassionate heart for service. Last Wednesday, April 3, 2019, during the regular assembly for the BSN Grand Mentoring & Lecture Series, in addition to the usual program took place. Representatives from three reputable companies came to present a varied & exciting nursing career opportunities.

The last company to present, Shearwater Health, based in Tennessee, U.S.A presented the Clinical Process Outsourcing model. The Shearwater representatives shared their personal experiences as registered nurses working away from the … [Read more]

Monarchs Fit the Bill at Top Companies



Monarchs Fit the Bill at Top Companies

Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) annually mounts an event which will help its junior and senior college students to foster professional growth and develop skills that will respectively land them an employment and internship with known companies both locally and internationally. SISC provides its students with technical and hands-on experiences that help determine their strengths and weaknesses and intensively prepare them for the “real world“.

Through a career fair attended by prominent companies such as Mega World, Placement International, and Up Skill MNL, students were provided with opportunities as they look forward to excel in their perspective … [Read more]

Southville Achieves Highest TOEIC Proficiency Rating in Eight Years



Southville Achieves Highest TOEIC Proficiency Rating in Eight Years

The College Division of Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) posted the highest language proficiency rating for Academic Year 2018-2019 besting nine other higher education institutions in Metro Manila, Cavite, and Laguna. This is also its highest rating since 2011, the year when students first started taking the examinations. The average mean score for the 468 test takers was pegged at 819/990 or an equivalent of B2 Upper Intermediate Proficiency Level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages. The CEFR is an international standard for measuring English Language Proficiency.

Four students have likewise shown outstanding achievements as … [Read more]

Jodi Sta. Maria on ACUDETOX: An Adjunct Treatment to Psychotherapy/Counseling



Jodi Sta. Maria on ACUDETOX: An Adjunct Treatment to Psychotherapy/Counseling


Southville Psychology Dean’s Lister and Acupuncture Detox Specialist, Ms. Jodi Sta. Maria facilitated a discussion on ACUDETOX: An Adjunct Treatment to Psychotherapy/Counseling. The talk is one of the series of activities comprising Southville’s annual celebration of Psychology Week. Ms. Sta Maria shared her gained knowledge, personal experiences, and general insights on ACUDETOX which now plays a major part in her venture as a mental health practitioner.

ACUDETOX, a nonverbal treatment pioneered by Dr. Michael Smith in 1985 aims to primarily aid addiction. It also treats psycho emotional issues and physical pains such as muscle sores and migraine. Yet, Ms. … [Read more]

Teresita Ssen Marquez Wins Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas Crown



Teresita Ssen “Winwyn” Marquez, three-time grand slam volleyball champion (2006-2008, ISAC) and Southville International School and Colleges High School alumna of class 2008 and Teaching Certificate Program 2017 was crowned Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas, in the recent Miss World 2017 pageant. 

“The moment was so surreal. I can’t believe that I finally have a crown on my head and that I’ll be representing the Philippines in an international pageant. The first ever Filipina to compete in Reina Hispanoamericana. Thank you to all who believed and supported me! The competition will be tough, but I know I can make it through for … [Read more]