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Southville Faculty Joins Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative



Southville Faculty Joins Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative

Congratulations to our Social Living and Global Education Faculty, IB Student Council Moderator, and SISC MUN Director, Mr. Jude Russel Cuntapay for being accepted as a delegate and workshop leader on the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Alumni Workshop on Global Environmental Issues and Natural Resources Management. He will be representing our school in this workshop in Bali, Indonesia on February 11 to 17.

Mr. Jude will join the pool of 80 young community leaders and environmental campaigners across 11 countries in Southeast Asia. Spearheaded by the US Embassy in Jakarta, the East-West Center of the University of Hawaii, … [Read more]

ACTS Manila @ Southville Brings Home Multiple Awards



ACTS Manila @ Southville Brings Home Multiple Awards

Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) brought home several medals from ACTS Manila’s “The Cornerstone Festiva Dance Competition 2022” held late last year. The online dance competition was participated in by currently-enrolled ACTS Manila students all over the Philippines. 

Jenica Beatrice A. Roque won 1st place under the Junior A Classical Group category for “Joy.” Meanwhile, Iana Patricia Ortha, Eriannah Jewleigha Palma, and Penelope Krista Quillope won 2nd Place in the Junior C Classical Group Category for “The Dancing Princesses.” 

Penelope Krista Quillope won 2nd place for Junior B, Classical Solo Category for “Silver Fairy.” Iana Patricia Ortha won 2nd … [Read more]

SGEN Launches Stock Contest for Students



SGEN Launches Stock Contest for Students

Grade 10, IB students, and Grade 11-12 students from the Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) strand are putting their knowledge of financial investing and stock markets to the test in the 2023 Southville Global Education Network (SGEN) Stock Trading Challenge involving other students from SGEN schools. Conducted in partnership with Rotary Club Makati Salcedo and the Capital Market Institute of the Philippines, the contest aims to demystify the equity markets by exposing participants to hands-on trading in the Philippine Stock Exchange.

Using COL Financial, Inc.’s online stock trading platform, young investors from SISC, Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities, … [Read more]

Patient Care to IT: Jerald Bartolome Shares His Nursing Journey



Patient Care to IT: Jerald Bartolome Shares His Nursing Journey

The foundation of a career is essential to its success. This is true for many professions, including nursing. For Jerald “Jhay” Bartolome, his career’s foundation began here at Southville International School and Colleges – College of Nursing (SISC).

Starting his professional career at the Methodist Healthcare System, Jhay worked as a Patient Care Tech in a Cardiac Telemetry Unit while preparing for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). After passing, he became a Registered Nurse on the same unit and worked his way up from a night shift staff nurse to a day shift charge nurse. His hard work and … [Read more]

STEM Students Show Spirit of Giving Through ‘Adopt A Kuya/Ate Program’



STEM Students Show Spirit of Giving Through ‘Adopt A Kuya/Ate Program’

Senior high school students from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) came together and demonstrated the true meaning of Christmas by holding the “Adopt a Kuya/Ate Program” last December 15, 2022 at Monarchs Park. They distributed Noche Buena baskets to maintenance personnel to show how much they are valued.

“That was unexpected because we never thought that we would receive a gift from them,” Kuya Raymon Gallano said in Tagalog in an interview. “It was their Christmas party, not ours. We were just there to help them clean out their room, and we did not expect that they would give … [Read more]

Fifth Grader Strikes Gold in International Gymnastics Competition



Fifth Grader Strikes Gold in International Gymnastics Competition

A student-athlete from Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) won five gold medals at the 8th International Gymnastics Invitational that took place in Jakarta, Indonesia last December. Tchelzy Mei Maayo of Gr. 5 – Trustworthiness dominated the women’s artistic Level 5 with victories in the floor exercise, vault, uneven bars, beam, and individual all-around events of the 12-and-under category.

For her feat, Maayo was featured by the Philippine News Agency, the official newswire service of the Philippine government. The article summarized her wins at various gymnastic competitions and her journey toward the championships.
Read how Tchelzy somersaulted her way to … [Read more]

Looking Back and Looking Forward this 2023



Looking Back and Looking Forward this 2023

The olden days placed us in a hopeful position while passing through the dark tunnels of uncertainty. The times we have spent with our students, parents, colleagues, and leaders make us realize that our clock is ticking fast and age is imminently fleeting. As we look forward to 2023, we continue to inviolably pursue our dreams together, personal or professional, by advocating for the 5Cs of success while imprinting a mark of making a difference in the lives of others. -Dr. Rolly Donato, Southville College Director… [Read more]

Season of Giving: Southville Opens Application for College Scholarships



Season of Giving: Southville Opens Application for College Scholarships

“Education is our greatest opportunity to give an irrevocable gift to the next generation.” -Ernie Fletcher

Christmas is a time of giving and sharing happiness. Gifts such as food, clothing, and shelter are a few things that can bring joy to people. Another gift that will bring joy to others is the gift of education. Hence, Southville is now opening the application for The Outstanding Performing Students scholarship program, TOPS for short.

Scholarships are available to graduating grade 12 students from public and private schools for the upcoming Academic Year 2023-2024. The scholarship is for students looking into applying to … [Read more]

Christmas Message from the Southville Principal



Christmas Message from the Southville Principal

Christmas is such a special time of the year filled with excitement, traditions, gifts, and camaraderie. Christmas is such a special time of the year filled with excitement, traditions, gifts, and camaraderie. The most important thing from Christmas this year, however, is just being back together. We have all enjoyed coming back to our campuses, activities, gatherings, and the many aspects of a Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) education that we all missed so greatly during the two years of disruptions. I am truly blessed to be part of a school community that continues to be joyful and [Read more]

Southville Brings the World to Students through Online Exchange Program



Southville Brings the World to Students through Online Exchange Program

“Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) students from Grades 7 and 9 and International Baccalaureate recently met their peers in Japan through a virtual classroom exchange program. They were able to get in touch with their counterparts from Hiranuma High School in Yokohama and talk with each other via video in real time about their cultures and school life. SISC is using technology to introduce its students to different areas of the world and transform them into global citizens without leaving the classroom. Participants are given a glimpse of the routines, habits, and cultures of their peers living thousands of … [Read more]