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Fully Accredited byWASC, USA

ISO 9001:2008Certified

MISSION STATEMENT

We are committed toprovide quality

international educationthrough the 5Cs:

CompetenceCharacter

Commitment to AchieveCollaborationand Creativity.

We seek to developlifelong learners and

leaders.

We prepare learners torespond to the needs of

the 21st century.

VISION

A premier learninginstitution with national

and internationalrecognition developing

lifelong learners andleaders with

competencies, globalperspectives and hearts of

service in a culture ofacademic and values

excellence.

STONYHURSTSOUTHVILLE

INTERNATIONALSCHOOL

Batangas City,PhilippinesTel. No. (043) 7233595www.stonyhurst.edu.ph

infobatangas@stonyhurst.edu.ph

No. 3 A.Y. 2013-2014 June 28, 2013

GOOD MANNERS PROGRAM LAUNCHED IN SSIS

To achieve its mission ofdeveloping learners who excel in bothacademics and values, the Good MannersProgram (GMP) was launched in SSIS onJune 17, 2013. The Principal, Sir AC Calado,discussed the salient points of the programto the students and teachers on theopening of classes so as to set the tone fora smooth sailing school year.

What is GOOD MANNERS PROGRAM?The Good Manners Program of the

Southville Global Education Network(SGEN) is a program that will serve as avehicle for the students of the SGENschools to achieve Academic and ValuesExcellence. It is a program designed tofacilitate a student’s growth in the valuesof Respect, Responsibility, Relationship,Integrity, and Humility—values that arecrucial in an individual’s personaldevelopment. Ultimately, it is SGEN’s wayof giving to the world the gift of well-formed and values driven individuals whowil l make a difference and who wil lbecome movers of society.

WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE GOODMANNERS PROGRAM?

The SGEN Good Manners Programaims to:1. Develop students who respectthemselves, others, and properties;2. Develop students who build positiverelationships;3. Develop students who are responsiblewith themselves, others, and properties4. Develop students who possess integrity;5. Develop students who possess humility;6. Develop teachers and staff who willexempli fy the values of respect,responsibility, relationship, integrity, andhumility; and7. Develop a culture of excellence in thecampus where good manners and socialgraces prevail.

In line with this, the SGEN code ofconduct pledge is incorporated in themorning assembly so the students willimbibe and practice the true meaning ofrespect, responsibility, relationship, integrityand humility.

We at SGEN treat everyone with RESPECT,build positive RELATIONSHIPS,

show RESPONSIBILITY,live with HUMILITY,

and act with INTEGRITY.

SGEN CODE OF CONDUCT PLEDGE

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Grade Schooldepartment

P.A.S.S. Orientation for Parents setThe Portfolio Assessment for Stonyhurst International School Students (P.A.S.S.) is a distinguishing feature of

the SGEN schools that aims to hone the students’ critical thinking skills as well as to develop their innate desire toseek and explore answers to questions or ideas they have about themselves, their community, or their environment.

While the P.A.S.S. has been equated with the research paper and oral defense required of Grade School andHigh School graduating students, the portfolio assessment includes other requirements such as collated students’works in their subjects, mastery of the school’s hallmarks, and other features that ensure the readiness of the studentsfor the work demands of the next level and development of their achievement drive, sense of responsibility,productivity, industry, and excellence.

For a thorough understanding of the P.A.S.S. Research Program, parents of Grades 5 & 6 and Grades 9 & 10are invited to the P.A.S.S. Orientation for Parents on July 6, 2013, 9:00 A.M. at SSIS Multi-Purpose Hall. Ms. PerpetuaAgnes Cortes, the P.A.S.S. Specialist for High School, will discuss the rudiments of research as well as the strategies onhow parents and teachers can collaborate to make P.A.S.S. a truly fruitful and relevant experience for the children.

High School Class Council, Interest Club and Student Council Officers of SSIS-Batangas and SSIS Malarayatwill convene for a leadership training set on June 29, 2013 at the Batangas Campus.

The one-day training will focus on developing theyoung leaders’ initiative and organizational sensitivity.Guided by the Student Council Moderators Ms. SharonFabaliña and Mr. Benny Hiwatig for Batangas andMalarayat respectively, the student leaders will have toface the challenges to be given by one of the bestconsultants of Corporate and Career Consultants, Inc.,Mr. Ruel Montenegro.

It is expected that the participants will realize theirtrue potentials as leaders, develop positive concepts ofself-esteem and self-evaluation, acquire people skills, andhone their ability to get along with others in a variety ofsituations. The knowledge and experience they will gainwill prepare them for a year-long term of managing theirrespective organizations.

Regular classes for the Nursery, Kinder and Preparatory (NKP) pupils will begin on Monday, July 1. Thekids will be welcomed by their loving teachers, accommodating staff, reliable helpers and friendly schoolmates.They will surely be delighted by the colorful classroom decorations, new tables and chairs, and plenty ofeducational toys/manipulatives.

Since the NKP students missed two weeks of school, they will have make-up classes for four Saturdays.Dates will be communicated soon.

NKP Classes Start on Monday

SSIS CONDUCTS LEADERSHIP TRAINING

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Stars and Stripes Mufti on July 3In observance of the Philippine-American Friendship

Day that coincides with the Independence Day in the UnitedStates on the fourth of July, the mufti motif of this month isStars and Stripes. All students are encouraged to participate

in this worthwhile activity by the Student Council. A fee of ten pesos (P10)will be collected from students who follow the theme given; while thosewho will not follow the theme by wearing civilian clothing or school uniformwill pay a fee of fifteen pesos (P15).

Proceeds of the Mufti fund will go to the fund of the Student Council.Once again, everyone is reminded that although casual wear is

allowed, decent dress code for students is expected. This means neitherslippers nor sandals; no sleeveless, spaghetti-strapped blouses, tight tank tops,low-back, plunging necklines, thin/see-through clothing, mini-skirts, shorts ormuscle shirts. Let’s support this worthy project; at the same time, maintaindecency and academic atmosphere in SSIS!

Mufti Day (also known as CasualClothes Day, Own Clothes Day, PlainClothes Day, Non-uniform Day, FreeDress Day, or Dress-Down Day) is a daywhere schools allow the students tocome to school in normal clothing(instead of uniform). In return, thestudents are to pay a small fee. Theproceeds go to fundraising efforts inwhich the school is currently involved.This is found in many countries,including the United Kingdom,Australia, New Zealand and China.(from Wikipedia)

In case of typhoons, here are the guidelines to be followed per Department of Education Order No. 28; 2005. Signal No. 1 No Classes for Nursery, Kinder, Junior Preparatory and Senior Preparatory Student Signal No. 2 No Classes for all leves – Grades 1 to 10If classes are suspended on a day when there is a scheduled major test (long tests and term tests) the testwill be automatically moved to the following school day.

What’s new?NEW POLICY ON MAKE-UP CLASSES

When typhoon season comes, it is unavoidable that classes will be suspended for our own safety.Please note that after three cancellations of classes, there will be a make-up class on a Saturday. This is toensure that all the academic objectives for the year will be achieved by giving the students complete hoursof instructions.

General Guidelines in Suspension of Classes