St. Theresita's Academy
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St. Theresita's Academy, informally referred to by the acronym
STA, is the only private, Catholic
secondary school
in Silay City
, Negros Occidental
, Philippines
. Its students and alumni are called Theresians.
The school was established in a house rented
from Don Jose "Pepe" R. Ledesma on June 13, 1933 with pioneer Siervas de San Jose
sisters Mother Amancia Bautista Milagros Sarmiento, Anunciation Marco and Olivio Moreno. It initially provided for the educational needs of kindergarten
and primary pupils. The school adopted the original name of the parochial school
in the city, calling itself Colegio de Sta. Teresita.
During the feast of the Immaculate Concepcion in 1949, the cornerstone of the new school building was laid in its present location at Rizal
Street. Upon completion of the new building, operations commenced transfer to the new location on October 3, 1950. The school then offered services for pre-school, primary and secondary pupils.
The secondary, or high school department initially catered exclusively to female students. This was changed in 1984 when the school began accepting male students into that department, effectively becoming a co-educational
institution under the guidance of Sister Anita Bago, SSJ. The pioneer batch of Theresianos graduated in 1988.
. Saint Thérèse de Lisieux (January 2, 1873 – September 30, 1897), or more properly Sainte Thérèse de l'Enfant-Jésus et de la Sainte Face ("Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face"), born Marie-Françoise-Thérèse Martin, was a Roman Catholic nun
who was canonized as a saint, and is recognized as a Doctor of the Church. She is also known by many as "The Little Flower of Jesus".
The school's student publication, the Therestic Circle, pays homage to the saint.
To facilitate this process, all school programs, activities, regulations and policies shall focus on the development, integration of all the aspects of human growth including its spiritual and cosmic dimensions with reference to their roles in the family, in the community, in the local church and in the society through the formation of the critical conscience of transformation.
In the family atmosphere of responsibility collaboration and participation, this formation will underline the development and acquisition of knowledge, skills, habits and attitudes oriented toward the attainment of its educational ideals of sanctified work, sharing, Holy Family as model, Nazareth values of austerity, humility, simplicity and charity and of commitment to the poor working world and its special concerns on workers, women, youth, and care for creation.
Acronym and initialism
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STA, is the only private, Catholic
Catholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
secondary school
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
in Silay City
Silay City
Silay City is a 2nd class city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the August 1, 2007 census, it had a total population of 120,365 people...
, Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Bacolod City and it occupies the northwestern half of Negros Island; Negros Oriental is at the southeastern half...
, Philippines
Philippines
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. Its students and alumni are called Theresians.
History
Renting
Renting is an agreement where a payment is made for the temporary use of a good, service or property owned by another. A gross lease is when the tenant pays a flat rental amount and the landlord pays for all property charges regularly incurred by the ownership from landowners...
from Don Jose "Pepe" R. Ledesma on June 13, 1933 with pioneer Siervas de San Jose
Siervas de San Jose
The Servants of St. Joseph form an international congregation of Religious Sisters in the Roman Catholic Church. It was founded by Mother Bonifacia Rodríguez-Castro on January 7, 1874, with the support and guidance of a Catalan Jesuit, Fr...
sisters Mother Amancia Bautista Milagros Sarmiento, Anunciation Marco and Olivio Moreno. It initially provided for the educational needs of kindergarten
Kindergarten
A kindergarten is a preschool educational institution for children. The term was created by Friedrich Fröbel for the play and activity institute that he created in 1837 in Bad Blankenburg as a social experience for children for their transition from home to school...
and primary pupils. The school adopted the original name of the parochial school
Parochial school
A parochial school is a school that provides religious education in addition to conventional education. In a narrower sense, a parochial school is a Christian grammar school or high school which is part of, and run by, a parish.-United Kingdom:...
in the city, calling itself Colegio de Sta. Teresita.
During the feast of the Immaculate Concepcion in 1949, the cornerstone of the new school building was laid in its present location at Rizal
José Rizal
José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda , was a Filipino polymath, patriot and the most prominent advocate for reform in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era. He is regarded as the foremost Filipino patriot and is listed as one of the national heroes of the Philippines by...
Street. Upon completion of the new building, operations commenced transfer to the new location on October 3, 1950. The school then offered services for pre-school, primary and secondary pupils.
The secondary, or high school department initially catered exclusively to female students. This was changed in 1984 when the school began accepting male students into that department, effectively becoming a co-educational
Coeducation
Mixed-sex education, also known as coeducation or co-education, is the integrated education of male and female persons in the same institution. It is the opposite of single-sex education...
institution under the guidance of Sister Anita Bago, SSJ. The pioneer batch of Theresianos graduated in 1988.
Patron saint
The school's patron saint is Thérèse de LisieuxThérèse de Lisieux
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux , or Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, born Marie-Françoise-Thérèse Martin, was a French Carmelite nun...
. Saint Thérèse de Lisieux (January 2, 1873 – September 30, 1897), or more properly Sainte Thérèse de l'Enfant-Jésus et de la Sainte Face ("Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face"), born Marie-Françoise-Thérèse Martin, was a Roman Catholic nun
Nun
A nun is a woman who has taken vows committing her to live a spiritual life. She may be an ascetic who voluntarily chooses to leave mainstream society and live her life in prayer and contemplation in a monastery or convent...
who was canonized as a saint, and is recognized as a Doctor of the Church. She is also known by many as "The Little Flower of Jesus".
The school's student publication, the Therestic Circle, pays homage to the saint.
Vision
Integrated persons imbued with the Gospel of Work capable of being agent of change in the society and in the world.Mission
The Education Apostolate of the Siervas de San Jose of the Holy Family Province aims to provide integral education for all who form part of the educators community and centers basically on the process of human integration of the person's being and doing in relation to oneself, others, the world and God in accordance with the example and teaching of the praying-working Jesus in Nazareth.To facilitate this process, all school programs, activities, regulations and policies shall focus on the development, integration of all the aspects of human growth including its spiritual and cosmic dimensions with reference to their roles in the family, in the community, in the local church and in the society through the formation of the critical conscience of transformation.
In the family atmosphere of responsibility collaboration and participation, this formation will underline the development and acquisition of knowledge, skills, habits and attitudes oriented toward the attainment of its educational ideals of sanctified work, sharing, Holy Family as model, Nazareth values of austerity, humility, simplicity and charity and of commitment to the poor working world and its special concerns on workers, women, youth, and care for creation.
Alma Mater song
The full lyrics of the song are as follows:
All hail to dear Alma Mater
Our guide forever
For so proudly
We uphold thee
And thy colors gay
In our thoughts and in our actions
We'll always strive
To be ideal children of STA
With joyous voices
Let's render homage
To our beloved protectress
Let your voice ring
Full of gladness
As we all sing her dearest name
In misfortunes and privations
And at all times
Aid us ever
Never forsake us in our trials
And in great adversity
Alma Mater lead us onward
On the road to victory
See also
- Siervas de San JoseSiervas de San JoseThe Servants of St. Joseph form an international congregation of Religious Sisters in the Roman Catholic Church. It was founded by Mother Bonifacia Rodríguez-Castro on January 7, 1874, with the support and guidance of a Catalan Jesuit, Fr...
- Silay Institute, Inc.
- Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial High School