The Typhoon Odette has devastated many parts of the Visayas and Mindanao when it hit around 6 regions of the country last December 2021. Billions of pesos of properties and agricultural products were affected and lives were lost during its catastrophic landfall.

In the spirit of generosity and service, the SMC community spearheaded by the Supreme Student Council and the Junior Student Council organized the Operation Paglingap to collect cash donations to help alleviate the hardships that the victims experienced such as lack of potable water and food. Last January 3, 2022, the proceeds amounting to Php26,250.00 were turned over to the Non-Government Organization (NGO) Mission Isla, Sogod Malitbog, Southern Leyte.

Last January 14, 2022, part of the 18th Founding Anniversary, we conducted the South Mansfield for Others (SFO) by distributing relief goods to the 33 families that were left homeless by the December 29, 2021 fire at Ilat, South Greenheigts, Muntinlupa City. The event was joined by Mr. Jerwin Derilo (Head of Student Affairs), Mr. Charles Abedejos Jr. (PR and Marketing Head), Ms. Sharys Unica (HR), Mr. Jomar Aranilla (Librarian, representing the staff), Mr. Herman Constantino (representing the housekeeping team), and Marie Gabrielle Opiña (representing the students). Dr. Rolly Donato, School Principal, thanked the Officers of the Homeowners Association as well as the Barangay Putatan Officials for the opportunity that they gave SMC to share the blessings from the students and parents.

The South Mansfield for Others (SFO) is SMC’s Corporate Social Responsibility Program that provides cash donations and relief goods to those who are affected by natural disasters and calamities. Through the Operation Paglingap, SMC donates annually to NGOs and GMA Kapuso Foundation to help in alleviating the hardships that the victims of Typhoons and other calamities encounter.

As part of The Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) program, the Grade 7-11 students will have their Virtual Comprehensive Growth Series (CGS) on April 23, 2021 while the Grade 6&12 students on April 26, 2021. The school invited facilitators to conduct a Talk and Team Building Activities. Through these activities, the students will develop their sense of responsibility, personal strengths, and build effective relationships with peers and will better understand their relationship with their family.

Here are some excerpts from the past CGS reflections of students:

“The values that I have developed through the CGS are the ability to unite and have vivid vision, and knowing oneself and accepting others.”

“I have learned that one should not stay in his/her comfort zone. For one to become successful, he/she should learn to socialize. Being able to socialize is not having or gaining friends to be popular but being able to know other people and establish good relationships with them.”

“One should value and treasure relationships to be able to sustain it.”

Last January 25-27, 2021, ECED, Grade School and High School divisions conducted the First Term Virtual Honors Assembly.

Green honors certificate is awarded to a student who obtained a general weighted average of 3.75-4.00 with no grade lower than A in any subject.

On the other hand, blue honors certificate is awarded to a student who obtained a general weighted average of 3.50-3.74 with no grade lower than A in any subject. Red honors certificate is awarded to a student who obtained a general weighted average of 3.25-3.49 with no grade lower than A in any subject..

Moreover, students who exerted effort to come to school on time and prepared received their perfect attendance certificates.

Around 69% of the students received academic certificates for the First Term.   

The honors assembly serves as motivation for students to work hard and harder to achieve their set goals for the academic year. It also sustains the enthusiasm and drive to make an amazing difference.

School assemblies are an excellent resource for kids to learn more about the school, develop their values, and provide an exciting venue for them to grow and develop into a valuable member of society and the outlying community. They will also learn about what their school stands for and how it can be the stepping stone to some great opportunities in life.