Many parents felt a quiet fear after the pandemic, children were still so young, and the question lingered: What is the best environment to provide the opportunities and global perspective they deserve? For Mrs. Hazel Duldulao-Rodriguez, that search led her to Southville, where her daughter Felipa Leonor Rodríguez began her journey in Senior Kinder.

Southville’s international environment and academic standards provided the platform Mrs. Duldulao-Rodriguez sought. By engaging with a rigorous curriculum, Felipa has demonstrated remarkable growth, courage, and achievement. What started as a mother’s vision for a well-rounded education has blossomed into a story of personal dedication and excellence.

Now in Grade 2, Felipa has already made her mark across multiple disciplines. She has proudly represented Southville and the Philippines in prestigious international mathematics competitions, earning medals in:

• Philippine International Mathematical Olympiad (PhIMO)
• Hong Kong International Mathematical Olympiad (HKIMO)
• Big Bay Bei (BBB) Mathematical Olympiad
• Junior Math Mastery Challenge (JMMC)
• Thailand International Mathematical Olympiad (TIMO)
• Vietnam International Applied Mathematics Competition (VIAMC)
• Golden Lotus Mathematical Olympiad

Her academic excellence extends beyond mathematics to science and language, with notable recognition in:

• International Equilibrium Science Olympiad (IESO)
• Hong Kong International Science Olympiad (HKISO)
• HIPPO International English Language Olympiad

Her journey extends beyond academics. Felipa has also excelled in fencing, winning:

• Gold medal in local tournaments
• Bronze medal in local tournaments

These achievements reflect Felipa’s resilience, discipline, and ability to thrive holistically.

For Mrs. Duldulao-Rodriguez, the most important part of this journey is how Felipa has been prepared to face the world with confidence and openness from the very beginning. Even when traveling abroad for three months during her Senior Kinder year, and throughout subsequent family travels, Felipa continued her studies seamlessly thanks to Southville’s robust online learning platform. This exposure to diverse cultures, combined with the school’s flexible digital resources, has made her an adaptable and curious learner.

Hazel shares: “The school offers meaningful opportunities and the flexibility to support a global lifestyle, which has been instrumental in helping Felipa build the readiness needed to reach her full potential.”

Felipa’s story is proof that providing children with the right international platform from a young age makes all the difference. From Senior Kinder to Grade 2, her medals, confidence, and global readiness are not just personal milestones; they represent the standard of excellence that Southville aims to foster in its students.