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Nursery and Kindergarten Free Trial Program 2025
Young learners are welcomed into a joyful and engaging Nursery and Kindergarten Free Trial Program, specially designed to introduce them to the world of Early Childhood Education for School Year 2025–2026.
This experience provides children with a meaningful first glimpse into the exciting journey of learning.
As our little explorers take their first steps into school life, they will discover the joy of learning through songs, play, storytelling, and hands-on activities that promote creativity, curiosity, and social interaction.
The Free Trial Program aims to nurture foundational skills in Language, Math, and Motor Development, while instilling values of friendship, respect, and independence, preparing young minds for a smooth and confident transition into formal schooling.
The online application for the SHS Voucher Program for SY 2025-2026 will open on April 2, 2025. To apply, go to https://ovap.peac.org.ph/. For more details on the eligibility requirements, application procedure and important dates, please read the announcement.
The DepEd Memorandum on the application timeline for the SHS Voucher Program for SY 2025-2026 can be downloaded from https://peac.org.ph/voucher-applications/.
For inquiries, please contact the following:
Application Process and Guidelines:
shsvp.application@peac.org.ph
09177024213
Technical Concerns
ovap.concerns@peac.org.ph
09764174999
09684396116
8th Senior High School Commencement Exercises
March 28, 2025
Grade 6 Commencement Exercises
March 28, 2025
Junior High School Completion Ceremony
March 27, 2025
Thanksgiving Mass
March 27, 2025
HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNITION CEREMONY
March 26, 2025
GRADE SCHOOL RECOGNITION
March 26, 2025
Kindergarten
Moving-up Ceremony
March 14, 2025
Nursery
Culminating Activity
March 14, 2025
February 2, 2025
Warm greetings to our esteemed PAASCU accreditors! We are honored to have you with us as we journey toward continuous growth and excellence. Your insights and expertise are invaluable in helping us improve and uphold the highest standards of education.
On behalf of our institution, we extend our deepest gratitude to the PAASCU accreditors for your time, dedication, and valuable insights. Your guidance inspires us to strive for excellence and continuous improvement. Thank you for your support and commitment to quality education!
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February 2, 2025
𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 | 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐆 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐀 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐌 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐀𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐔 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒
Welcoming the esteemed accreditors from the 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀, 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗣𝗔𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗨), St. Mary’s Academy of Guagua (SMAG) opened its doors with warmth and enthusiasm on 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. The visit marked another step in the institution’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement.
The accreditation team was led by 𝗠𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, along with 𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗝𝗼𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘀, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘇, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗔𝘂𝗷𝗲𝗿𝗼, 𝗥𝗚𝗖, 𝗥𝗣𝗦𝗬, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼, 𝗠𝗿. 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗼, and 𝗠𝘀. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗹𝗮𝗼, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗔𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗨 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. Their presence signified a rigorous yet constructive evaluation process, ensuring that SMAG continues to uphold the highest standards in education, governance, quality assurance and student services among others.
During the visit, SMAG showcased the remarkable talents of its students through a heartfelt welcome program. 𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗮 of Grade 11 Mother of Perpetual Help delivered a poetry performance. Adding a touch of local heritage, the 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝟭 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 danced the lively Makatapak Festival. Meanwhile, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀, the school’s official dance troupe, captivated the crowd with a breathtaking performance.
With this PAASCU accreditation visit, St. Mary’s Academy of Guagua reaffirms its dedication to providing quality education and fostering a holistic learning environment. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲.
—𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧
Report by: Juvel Frances Angeles
Photos by: Anton Gabriel Zapanta
FAMILY DAY (2/16/2024)
117th FOUNDING YEARS AND INTRAMURALS (PICTURES)
𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀 | 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐆 𝟏𝟏𝟕𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐒, 𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐆
Idiniraos ang ikalawang araw ng selebrasyon para sa 𝟭𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 & 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 kung saan ipinagpatuloy ang sportsfest at pagtatanghal ng iilang mag-aaral ng mga awiting mula sa lalawigan.
Bilang pagbubukas sa ikalawang araw, ibinida ng mga Nursery at Kinder Ignacian-Marians ang kanilang talento sa pagtatanghal ng Kapampangan Rhymes, samantalang nagmistulang piyesta naman ang pagdiriwang nang itinampok ng mga mag-aaral ng Grade School ang mga Festival Dance na matatagpuan sa Pampanga.
Sa kabilang dako, umiral ang determinasyon ng mga atleta kahapon sa pakikipagtagisan para sa kampeonato sa bawat laro.
Ngayong araw, masisilayan ang mga kupunan na makakatungtong sa Finals at makakapag-uwi ng ginto.
— 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧
: JC Blessy Vinuya
: Anton Gabriel Zapanta, Zeth Daniel Joven, Iana Liam Suarez
: Yohan Hansley Samson
Credits to: The Marian
𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐒𝐓. 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐘’𝐒 𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐘 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝟏𝟏𝟕𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐊𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐓
𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, marks a significant milestone as 𝐒𝐭. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲’𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐚 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟏𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 alongside exciting intramurals. This year's theme, “𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘨 𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘢𝘴𝘯𝘢𝘯,” beautifully encapsulates the spirit and culture of the Kapampangan community.
Day two of the festivities is alive with energy, hosted by 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐳𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐉𝐢𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚. Students from various grade levels are showcasing the rich tapestry of Kapampangan heritage through a series of vibrant performances.
First, the Nursery and Kindergarten pupils opened the event with charming nursery rhymes in Kapampangan, delighting parents and guests with their joyful expressions and enthusiasm.
Next, the pupils from the Grade School department showcased the different Kapampangan Festivals, celebrating the beauty of their language and culture.
Grade 1 wowed the audience with a performance inspired by the Bacolor Lahar/Makatapak Festival. Their energetic display highlighted the town’s rich traditions and deep connection to its history.
Grade 2 took the stage next, celebrating the Camaru Festival of Magalang. Their lively presentation showcased the community’s cultural pride and festive spirit.
Grade 3 captivated everyone with the Sampaguita Festival of Lubao, embodying the beauty and symbolism of this cherished flower through a colorful and engaging performance.
Grade 4 highlighted the Balacat Festival of Mabalacat, reflecting on the town’s history and vibrant cultural practices.
Meanwhile, Grade 5 brought the Sabuaga Festival of Sto. Tomas to life, inviting the audience to partake in their lively celebration.
Finally, Grade 6 closed the performances with an impressive showcase of the Pinukpuk Festival from Floridablanca, leaving everyone in awe of their talent and dedication.
The festivities are not only a celebration of St. Mary’s Academy's rich history but also a powerful reminder of the vibrant culture that defines the Kapampangan community. With each performance, students honor their roots while inspiring pride in their heritage, truly embodying the theme of “𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘨 𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘢𝘴𝘯𝘢𝘯.”
— 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧
Report by: Ma. Arabella Nicola Columna
Photos by: Iana Liam Suarez
Layout by: Yohan Hansley Samson
Credits to: The Marian
𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀 | 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐆 𝟏𝟏𝟕𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐒, 𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐆
Masayang nakiisa ang mga Ignacian-Marian sa makulay na selebrasyon ng 𝟭𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆’𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗮, ngayong 𝐢𝐤𝐚-𝟏𝟏 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐨, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.
Ang pagdiriwang ay temang "𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐧" kung saan itatampok ang natatanging kultura at talento ng mga Kapampangan.
Sa umaga ay nagsagawa ng misa sa pangunguna ni 𝗥𝗲𝘃. 𝗙𝗿. 𝗘𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝘇 upang pasalamatan ang anibersaryo ng paaralan.
Pagkatapos nito ay nagparada rin ang lahat ng mag-aaral sa plaza ng Guagua kung saan taas-noo nilang ibinandera ang kanilang mga pangkat habang nakasuot ng makukulay na kasuotan.
Dakong hapon ay sinimulan na ang mga laro ng iba't ibang isports at nagkaroon din ng mga booths na pinaghandaan ng mga guro at miyembro ng iba't ibang club.
Magtatagal ng apat na araw ang selebrasyon at aasahan ang pakikibahagi ng mga mag-aaral sa mga susunod pang aktibidad.
— 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧
: Kamille U. Manese
: Anton Gabriel Zapanta, Zeth Daniel Joven, Iana Liam Suarez
: Yohan Hansley Samson
Credits to: The Marian
Day 2 - February 12, 2025
Field Demonstration (Nursery to G6)
𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 | 𝐂𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐉𝐀𝐂𝐎𝐁 𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐎 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃
𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐛 𝐑𝐨𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨 put on a strong performance, with a 14 𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕 outing for his team, leading team 𝐂𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 to a 32-22 win against team 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐧. With his accurate shots and fast drives, Ronquillo showed that no one is better than him on the court.
Layout by: Princess Joy Sampang
Written by: John Youdji Bajar
𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | 𝟏𝟏𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: "𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐀 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭"
We’re kicking off our long-awaited Foundation Week and Intramurals 2025 with love, fun, and gratitude! Staying true to our Marian tradition, we began the celebration with a Thanksgiving Mass, presided by Rev. Fr. Eisen John Dela Cruz. This served as an expression of our thankful hearts and festive spirits. Following the mass, we enjoyed a lively parade, setting the tone for the exciting events ahead. The parade symbolized our walk of pride and legacy as SMAG adds another year of Faith, Excellence, and Service, while also showing solidarity with the Guagua community.
More fun is coming your way! Stay tuned for the upcoming events!
— 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧
Report by: Mary Anya Gella Viloria
Photos by: Ramon Martin Lulu, Anton Gabriel Zapanta
Layout by: Yohan Hansley Samson
Credits to : Marian Varsity Club
𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘶𝘱… 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃!
𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙣! Our athletes are unlocking their full potential, ready to take on the challenge. From 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, we bring the heat, the hype, and the heart!
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 “𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘” and witness the spirit, strength, and unity unfold. 𝑳𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒈𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒏!
Video and edit by: Anton Gabriel Zapanta | The Marian
Written by: Princess Joy Sampang
Credits to : Marian Varsity Club
You are cordially invited to witness another milestone: SMAG's 117th Founding Years and Intramurals
#SMAG@117
A Meeting with the Grade 12 parents was held last February 8, 2025 facilitated by Mrs. Miriam S. Quebral, the SHS Coordinator to discuss the Immersion Activity for Grade 12 (February 17-28) and SHS Updates. Mrs. Maria Alicia Buen, the Guidance Head presented the Career Guidance Program.
St. Mary’s Academy of Guagua proudly celebrates the success of our student journalists who competed in the Division Secondary Schools Press Conference (DSSPC) held on February 4, 2025, at Bulaon, San Fernando, Pampanga. Out of 70 participants, three of our own stood out, with one journalist securing a spot in the Regional Secondary Schools Press Conference (RSSPC) qualifiers.
𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐚 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌. 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐨 – 𝟖𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 (𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠)
𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐓. 𝐋𝐚𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚 – 𝟏𝟎𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 (𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠)
𝐀𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐁. 𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 - 𝟑𝙧𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 (𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠) — 𝐑𝐒𝐒𝐏𝐂 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐑
Teacher Coaches:
Ms. Astrid Nadine Lazo
Mrs. Gisel Mae G. Sicat
Mr. Sean Limlingan
Mr. Jerome Alipio
Congratulations to our winners!
“Stories of Hope: A Jubilee of Dreams”
February 4, 2025
Career Sharing
The Guidance Center facilitated the Career Sharing among the Grade 10 to Grade 12 students. Select Alumni were invited to share their experiences and expertise. This activity aims to equip students with knowledge about the real world of work.
February 3, 2025
Career Conference was conducted to the Grade 6 pupils. Select Parents were invited to share their experiences and inspire them for early career planning.
February 3, 2025
Alumni Homecoming Online Raffle Alert!
Mark your calendars! February 15, 2025 – It's not just a reunion; it’s your chance to WIN BIG!
Don’t wait – tickets are selling FAST, and you don’t want to miss out on the amazing prizes we’ve lined up just for YOU!
Time is running out! Buy your raffle tickets NOW and join us in making this homecoming one for the books.
Free flu vaccination for students in collaboration with SMA Batch 2001, with special thanks to Dr. Jennalyn Pinlac, Ms. Joy Roman, and Mr. Marx Nulud.
FROM THE INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA CENTER | NEWLY ACQUIRED BOOKS
New books have arrived, adding a little excitement to our library shelves! These brand-new titles are up and available for you to check out. Find your next great read by coming in; you never know, it might be the adventure you've been seeking! Don't pass up the newest additions, start the next phase and let the next chapter begin.
𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 | 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐒: 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐄𝐍
Campus Journalists of St. Mary's Academy of Guagua, with their proud teacher-coaches, celebrate 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫-𝐔𝐩 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 out of all 15 schools, bringing home a trophy and a total of 𝟐𝟕 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 at the 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟖 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐂𝟖𝐒𝐒𝐏𝐂) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, held at Guagua National Colleges. After competing to amplify stories that matter, driven by their commitment to shed light on untold truths and unheard voices, the power of the press will truly achieve triumph. Proudly raising thy banner blue and white.
This achievement would not have been possible without the support of their teacher-coaches: 𝐌𝐫. 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧, 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐨, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐳𝐨. Special recognition is owed to 𝐌𝐫𝐬. 𝐆𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐆. 𝐒𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭, the school paper adviser, whose tireless efforts and steadfast belief in her students served as the cornerstone of this success. Her dedication inspired the journalists to reach new heights and raise the blue and white banner of St. Mary’s with pride.
Heartfelt congratulations are extended to all participants who represented their school with excellence and integrity. Beyond the accolades, their work stands as a testament to the transformative power of journalism—the pursuit of truth, the courage of expression, and the commitment to telling stories that deserve to be heard.
Whether victorious or not, every journalist who took part in the C8SSPC 2025 has contributed to a greater cause: the relentless pursuit of truth and the celebration of voices that matter.
May your pens forever blaze with the fire of truth—fueling your spirit, igniting change, and reminding you that even as it burns, it breathes life into your purpose.
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𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒
𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
- 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗼, 𝟭𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
- 𝗔𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻, 𝟯𝙧𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚
- 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲, 𝟱𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
- 𝗝𝗰 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘆𝗮, 𝟳𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
- 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗼, 𝟮𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
- 𝗝𝘂𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝟭𝟬𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚
𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
- 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱, 𝟮𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬
- 𝗟𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝟴𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚
𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
- 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘀, 𝟮𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠
- 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗴, 𝟱𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
- 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗮, 𝟮𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
- 𝗞𝘆𝗹𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗟𝘆𝗻𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻, 𝟲𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦
- 𝗜𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗮𝗺 𝗠. 𝗦𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘇, 𝟭𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
- 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝘂𝗹𝘂, 𝟳𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐤𝐮𝐡𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧
- 𝗭𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗝𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻, 𝟭𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
- 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗚𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮, 𝟯𝙧𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐰𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐢𝐩𝐢 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐠-𝐮𝐮𝐥𝐨 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚
- 𝗖𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘀, 𝟭𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
- 𝗝𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻, 𝟱𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
- 𝗠𝗮. 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗖. 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗮, 𝟭𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
- 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗴𝗲𝗯𝗲, 𝟮𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦
- 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗹𝗮𝘀, 𝟮𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
- 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼, 𝟰𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
- 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮, 𝟭𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠-𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐡𝐢𝐲𝐚
- 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮, 𝟮𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
- 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗼, 𝟰𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 — 𝗗𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗥
𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐏 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒
𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡
• 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 - 𝗟𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘇, 𝟭𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚
𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨 - 𝟱𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚
- 𝗝𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻
- 𝗚𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗮
- 𝗝𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗻𝗮
- 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗷𝗮𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀
- 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗼
- 𝗥𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗮
- 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘄𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗮
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Report by: Juvel Frances Angeles, Ramon Martin Lulu
Photos by: Ramon Martin Lulu, Iana Lim Suarez
Free Flu Vaccination to SMAG Personnel in coordination with Escolastica Romero District Hospital headed by Chief Nurse Mary Rose D. Lozano.
January 8, 2025
HIGHLIGHTS | IGNACIAN MARIAN BONDING AND LAUDATO SI FESTIVAL
December 10, 2024
IN PHOTOS | IGNACIAN MARIAN BONDING AND LAUDATO SI FESTIVAL
Student leaders from different RVM schools in Luzon gathered for the Ignacian Marian Bonding and Laudato Si Festival, raising awareness on role of Ignacian Marian leaders on the care on creation. This event happened last November 23, 2024 at St. Mary's Academy of Pasay. Student leaders from the different clubs of SMAG participated in this gathering, sharing their talents and insights in collaboratively preserving God's creation.
Congratulations to Kerima Mignon Venice Bacani (grade10-Immaculate Conception) !
Over 177 students competed in an Online Academic Quiz Bee under time pressure held last November 9, 2024.
Another Milestone for St. Mary’s Academy of Guagua as a recipient of Resilience in EdTech Award in the recently concluded ALAGA: Activating the Codes to Indefinite EdTech Possibilities.
Thank you Phoenix Aralinks for this recognition!
SMAG DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
November 14, 2024
In response to the campaign on preparedness on natural disaster and calamities, St. Mary's Academy of Guagua strengthens its Disaster Preparedness Program. Headed by Mr. Angelo Yumul, the Student Activity Coordinator (STAC), series of planning, coordination, and orientation were facilitated to refresh the students and personnel's role on the school's contingency plan. See caption on each photo. .
SMAG INTERNAL VALIDATION/AUDIT
November 9, 2024
As part of the RVM Quality Roadmap, the school had its Internal Validation/Audit on November 8, 2024. The activity spearheaded by Mrs. Miriam S. Quebral, the Quality Assurance Coordinator assessed the school's operations and services that are being offered to its clientele. Prior to the day's internal validation, series of orientations was held to make the personnel and validators fully aware of the objectives, standards and processes. The internal validators consisting of groups of select personnel from different offices and departments were tasked to lead the validation, each focusing on a specific area of concern. During the activity, interviews, validation of policies, perusal of documents, and observation of classes were conducted in line with quality assurance. The day ended with the presentation of findings of the different areas, each highlighting the strengths and opportunities for improvement.
Alumni Homecoming 2025
Let’s get the ball rolling!
We can’t wait to see you back! Tag our friends! Everyone should be there!
We will keep you updated for further details!
The much-awaited Sports Festival of RVM schools in Luzon is happening soon at SMCM, Inc.
PERSONNEL LINE-UP
S.Y 2024-2025
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