Maryknoll School of Lupon

Maryknoll School of Lupon
Deus Super Omnia(Latin)
Location
Lupon, Davao Oriental, Philippines
Information
Type	Private
Religious affiliation(s)	Catholic
Established	March 17, 1960
Principal	Sr. Ma. Teofila Frondozo, O.P. (1992-1995; 2010- Present)
Founder	Fr. James Ferry

The Maryknoll School of Lupon is located in Lupon, Davao Oriental, Philippines. It is a private diocesan school that educates to secondary level.^[1]

Maryknoll is located in the south-eastern coast of Davao, serving the community of Lupon, Davao Oriental and surrounding town of Banaybanay and San Isidro. It is 130 kilometers away from Davao City.

School Seal

☧ symbolizes Christ, the center of every Maryknoller's life.

The shamrock symbolizes St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of the school.

The circle with a cross and the words Deus Super Omnia symbolizes the Maryknoller Spirit, the development of the total person with a motto "God Above All."

The black and white Dominican seal symbolizes that the school is administered by the Dominican Sisters whose motto is Veritas which means TRUTH.

The color Green symbolizes hope, life, and strength which every Maryknoller should possess. The color White is the symbol of light which emphasizes that every Maryknoller should be a light to others, a person ready to share her services, time and talents.^[2]

School Hymn

Maryknoll Hymn

Maryknoll, Maryknoll, oh we hail you
Grand your name, great your fame
Dear to all who claim you
Alma Mater we'll be true
Now we pledge our love to you
Shine forever , fail us never
Maryknoll, my Maryknoll

Maryknoll,Maryknoll, oh we praise you
Green and white banner bright
Proudly do we raise you
Alma Mater show the way
Keep us loyal day by day
Mary heed us, Christ to lead us
Maryknoll, my Maryknoll

Maryknoll, Maryknoll, oh we cheer you
Hearts are true, pledge to you
Keep us always near you
Alma Mater guiding light
You have taught us what is right
This is our call, God above all
Maryknoll, my Maryknoll

Vision

Commited Christ-centered educators fostering integral Christian formation of persons who are God-loving, service oriented, patriotic and environmental friendly.

Mission

In consonance with the Diocesan Thrust of the Diocese of Mati, Davao Oriental, we, the Maryknoll School of Lupon community who are God-loving, service oriented, patriotic and environmental friendly, commit ourselves to:

Goals and Objective

1. Provide Christian formation to students, school personnel, alumni and Parents with special devotion to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary and Holy Eucharist.

2. Enhance quality education to achieve academic excellence.

3. Encourage students to appreciate Filipino heritage by promoting cultural awareness and community involvement.

4. Preserve Mother Earth through ecological awareness and environmental care.

References

1. ^ "Schools". Lupon Official Website. 24 July 2008. http://lupon-do.fieldofdreams-ph.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=143. Retrieved 15 June 2011. 
2. ^ Patrician 2010; p.3

External links

• Official website