St. Theresita's Academy

Infobox Secondary school

name = St. Theresita's Academy
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motto = "Work harmonized with Prayer and accomplished in Love, in imitation of the Holy Family in Nazareth"
established = 1933
type = Private, Coeducational
affiliation = Roman Catholic
Siervas de San Jose
principal = Sr. Natividad A. Maravilla, SSJ
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address = Rizal Street
city = Silay City
province = Negros Occidental
country = Philippines
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campus = Urban
colors = Gray or Silver
athletics = NOPSSCEA
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newspaper = "Therestic Circle"
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website = [http://www.sta-silaycity.edu.ph www.sta-silaycity.edu.ph]
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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".

History

The school was established in a house rented from Don Jose "Pepe" R. LedesmaSa-onoy, Modesto P., "Parroquia de San Diego", Today Printers and Publishers, Bacolod City, Philippines] 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.

Patron saint

The school's patron saint is Thérèse de Lisieux. 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.

Vision and mission

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

ee also

* Siervas de San Jose
* Silay Institute, Inc.
* Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial High School

External links

* [http://www.sta-silaycity.edu.ph Official Website of St. Theresita's Academy]
* [http://www.thereseoflisieux.org Web site about the life, writings, spirituality, and mission of St. Therese of Lisieux, patroness of St. Theresita's Academy]

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