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Southville gears up for Speedcubing Competition



Can you solve a Rubik’s cube?

You have seen it, you have touched it, and you probably tried to solve it once in your life. It is collecting dust, unsolved, in a forgotten cabinet, somewhere in your house.

I have witnessed, with my two own eyes, how my friend solved it in 9 seconds. Yes, you’ve read that right. 9 seconds! He turned, on average, a fully scrambled colorful mess into an organized six-colored cube in 9 seconds.

On April 3, 2016, the fastest of the fastest nationwide will gather to compete in the first ever Speedcubing Competition in Las … [Read more]

Southville honors its achievers



Southville honors its achievers

 

Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) held its annual Achievers’ Night last October 15, 2015, 6:00 PM, at the Mini Theater. The event recognized students and alumni who have demonstrated exceptional talents and skills in various academic and non-academic competitions and events. Below is the list of awardees:

BASIC EDUCATION
Gwyneth Margaux Tangog
Top 5 in MTAP Regionals

Mary Ashley Tong
Top 5 in MTAP Regionals

Antwone Santino Ong
Top 5 in MTAP Regionals

Gabriel Aguilar 
Best Shooter and 3rd Best Player in Manchester Soccer Camp

Jeremie Keon Torralba 
YES Awardee and Top-notcher in SBA Math Quiz

Yoo Ho [Read more]

College Welcomes Students in General Assembly



 

The annual General Assembly for College students organized by the Office of Student Affairs was held last June 27, 2011 at the Luxembourg Gym. Similar to a welcome get-together, the assembly kicks off the academic year by gathering all college students for the orientation on discipline policies, student organizations, school programs, and campus security measures.

 

The event started with an unfreezing activity spearheaded by the Student Council and selected students. Dr. Marl Ferenal, SISC President, then delivered his welcome remarks, challenging all of those present to strive for excellence. This was followed by the presentation of the College … [Read more]

IB SENIORS PASS TOP UNIVERSITIES TESTS



IB SENIORS PASS TOP UNIVERSITIES TESTS

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme graduates of Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) ranked in the top percentile of the millions of students across the globe who took the competitive college entrance tests of the most prestigious universities in the world to qualify for the course of their choice.

Below are the names of the successful examinees from IB in college entrance exams. They continue a proud SISC tradition of placing its graduates in top colleges and universities here and abroad by virtue of the competent training and quality education SISC provides for them to equip graduates for careers … [Read more]

Southville Celebrates 21st Anniversary



 

Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) marks its 21st Foundation Anniversary this year with the theme “21 Years of Delivering Quality International Education”. The festivities kicked off with the launching of SISC’s S.T.A.R. Campus on Elizalde St., BF Homes Parañaque, in the same building where SISC was founded 21 years ago.

 

Other highlights of the occasion included the Parade of Nations, a traditional processional led by the students showcasing national costumes and cultural presentations; Entrepville Exhibit, a 2-day business bazaar which gathered budding entrepreneurs to promote their products and services; South Beat, a car show which featured the … [Read more]

100% Passing Rate for Southville-BS Nursing In Licensure Exam 2016



100% Passing Rate for Southville-BS Nursing In Licensure Exam 2016

 

June 18, 2016 – Southville International School and Colleges BS Nursing Class 2016 recorded 100 percent passing rate at the 2016 Nursing Licensure Exam.

All 12 Southville examinees passed the exam as per the official results release by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and Board of Nursing (BoN) last June 17, 2016

The Southville-BS Nursing passers are:

Apostol, Christelle Tarah Cruz
Apostol, Mikhaela Cruz
Bowen, Fides Tuason
Cabiles, Rachel Cabrera
De Dios, Jo Mary Soria
Enoval, Kevin Martin Abellada
Lazaro, Jasmine Celina Sia
Lindo, Maria Karmela Reena Sico
Llerena, Marc Luis Ramirez
Salazar, Justin Floyd Escolar
Tecson, Justine Anne … [Read more]

Southville Monarchs Bag an Award in International Science Camp



Southville Monarchs Bag an Award in International Science Camp

 

Six high school students from Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) participated in the Science Summer Camp 2016 held at the National University of Singapore (NUS) last July. The program intended to inculcate a life­long fascination for science as the participants engage NUS professors in lecture series, perform and-s­on workshops at state­-of­the-­art laboratories and visit highly specialized research labs.

Sofia Margarita Malvar of Grade 10 ­ Commitment received a bronze medal in the Science Camp Quiz Bee. Also participating in the science camp were Hong Da Gyeong, Hong Dohee, Cassandra Hazel Hutchings, Giuliana Medina and Matthew Ezekiel Sybingco. They … [Read more]

CHED Chairperson Lauds Consortium of the South



 

At a time when uncertainty pervades amongst the leadership of Philippine educational institutions, as the country’s academia eases its way into educational reforms such as the K-12 and Outcomes and Typology-Based Quality Assurance, Dr. Patricia Licuanan, chairperson of Commission on Higher Education (CHED), made a comforting presence to the presidents of higher education institutions based in the south of Metro Manila who formed the Consortium of the South (COTS). The COTS member institutions are: Southville International School and Colleges (SISC); Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Calamba; University of Perpetual Help System (UPHS) Dalta; San Beda College (SBC) of … [Read more]

Southville runs Storytelling for Preschool at Fully Booked



Southville runs Storytelling for Preschool at Fully Booked

Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) conducted a Storytelling for Preschool at Fully Booked Alabang Town Center last September 26, 2015. Teachers from the STAR campus were the storytellers, reading three stories to enthusiastic preschoolers. In between tales, the teachers asked thought-provoking questions and taught fun action songs. To cap off the storytelling activity, the teachers and participants posed for a photo opportunity.… [Read more]

Seminar on Compensation and Benefits Management in Schools



 

The Asian Association of School HRMD Practitioners, Inc. (AASHPI),  a premier human resource organization for schools, will have a learning session entitled “Latest Trends in Compensation and Benefits Management in Schools and Sharing of 2011 Compensation and Benefits Survey in Schools in the Philippines.”

HR practitioners, school administrators, principals, school owners, and accountants are invited to attend the seminar on April 11, 2012, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Southville International School and Colleges, 1281 Tropical Ave. cor. Luxembourg St., BF Homes International, Las Piñas City.

Learn more about the current trends in human resource management and compensation … [Read more]