St. Scholastica's Academy (Marikina City, Philippines)

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St. Scholastica's Academy Marikina (SSAM, SSA Marikina or colloquially St. Scho Marikina) is a Catholic institution for young women established in 1960 and managed by the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing. It is located in 5.7 hectare lot in West Drive Street, Marikina Heights in the city of Marikina. It is the only Benedictine sisters' school in the metropolis next to St. Scholastica's College Manila. It offers primary and secondary education.

Like any other Benedictine school, St. Scholastica's Academy Marikina offers holistic education that has been high quality since its humble beginnings.

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[edit] History

St. Scho Marikina has been constructed upon the request of SSC alumnae to have a Benedictine school in their vicinity (Pasig, Quezon City) for their children to go to. People involved were Mr. Jose Tuason who offered a land to the Missionary Benedictine Sisters in Marikina at a very low and special price, Architect Imelda Borromeo Cancio who made the master plan for the school and the convent, Father Abbot Rojo, OSB and Marikina Mayor Osmundo de Guzman, and the prominent people from the area, friends, alumnae and students. We also remember in a special way our pioneering sisters: Sister Eleonora Engelbrecht, OSB, Superior together with Sister Irmengardis Kuhn, OSB, Sister Joaquina Santos, OSB and Sister Andrea Yllana, OSB who opened classes in June, 1961 with only 62 pupils including young boys. Not to forget is Cardinal Rufino Santos who blessed the school on August 15, 1961 together with Cardinal Bishop Antiporda. Guests were Ambassador Von Fuerstenberg of Germany, Dr. Winternitz, representative of the Austrian Embassy and the priests and religious, alumnae, students and friends.

Until 1985, boys were admitted in kindergarten.

[edit] Benedictine motto

The Benedictine motto is Ora et Labora, meaning prayer and work, which was originally from St. Benedict.

[edit] Academics

SSAM is PAASCU-accredited and is the prominent and top academic institution in the city of Marikina.

[edit] Affiliations

It is a member of the Association of Benedictine Schools (ABS), the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU), the Diocese of Antipolo Catholic Schools Association (DACSA), the Philippine Council for Peace and Global Education (PCPGE) and the Marikina Private Schools Association (MARIPRISA).

[edit] Famous/notable alumnae

  • Amy Perez (actress)
  • Bing Loyzaga (actress)
  • Teresa Loyzaga (actress)
  • Tootsie Guevarra (singer)
  • Lala Roque (GMA reporter)
  • Rhea Santos (GMA reporter)
  • Princess Punzalan (actress)
  • Agot Isidro-Sandejas (actress, singer)
  • Maria Kristiane Dacanay (ABS-CBN preteen actress, Epol Apple, Cardcaptor Sakura)
  • Lora Gahol (writer)
  • Alma Concepcion (actress)
  • Iris Lara Cruz (GMA reprter)
  • Colette Reyes (commercial model)
  • Lala Ilao-Dinglasan (commercial model/belly dancing instructor)
  • Sheila Rosete (drummer, Juana band)
  • Ginggay Joven-dela Merced (writer, Phil. Star)
  • Julie Rose Tactacan-Defensor (socialite, wife of Mike Defensor)
  • Casselyn Francisco (theater actress)

[edit] Current Administrators

Sr. Edna Quiambao, OSB (directress)

Grade School

Principal: Sr. Beatrice Bais, OSB

Assistant Principals: Ms. Marietta Mangubat (primary); Mrs. Hazel Grospe (intermediate)

Student Activities Coordinator: Ms. Diane Sibug

Student Formation Coordinator: Mrs. Priscilla Cruz

High School

Principal: Sr. Edna Quiambao, OSB

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Amelia De Vera

Student Activities Coordinator: Mrs. Jill Ann Dayag

Student Formation Coordinator: Ms. Anunciacion Gabor

[edit] Publications

Blue Star (grade school official publication)

Blue Heights (high school official publication)

PTA Newsletter

The Link (Guidance Department official newsletter)

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