St. Mary’s Holds Student Services Orientation, Emphasizes Holistic Student Support, Development

Photo by Jhemaica Ericel

St. Mary’s College of Baliuag, Inc. (S.M.C.B.) conducted its Student Services Orientation to introduce its programs, goals, and objectives aimed at promoting students’ academic success, personal growth, and well-being through accessible guidance, counseling, and support services, at the auditorium, June 11.

The Student Service Orientation aims to guide and familiarize students with the various services, programs, and activities offered by the school.

The orientation began with an opening prayer led by Andrew Benhart Nebab, the Student Government (S.G.) Public Information Officer (P.I.O.).

Following the opening prayer, Integrated Basic Education (IBEd) teachers led the Support Services Seminar:

External Affairs, Marketing and Promotions – Mr. Renan Geslani

Campus Ministry – S. Ma. Falentina Kemba, RVM

Community Involvement Program (C.I.P.) – Mr. Jeriel Valdez

Prefect of Discipline (P.O.D.) – Ms. Ma. Monette Gregorio

Health Services Unit – Ms. Yolanda Manuel

Guidance and Testing Center – Ms. Janis Joy Sunga

Information and Technology Center (I.T.C.) – Ms. Ailes Dela Fuente 

Finance Office – Ms. Marilyn Mendoza

Registrar – Ms. Mariflor Alcaraz

Quality Assurance – Ms. Cecilia Alcantara

Student Activities – Ms. Ma. Gloria Bulan

The student activities under C.I.P. includes various feeding programs, outreach programs, parenting Seminars, and free tutoring lessons that will benefit numerous communities:

Hapag ni Maria

Lumen series 

Project liwanag 

Project husay 

Kabataan talks

Pondo ng Marians 

Bundle of joy 

Kalinga ni Madre Ignacia 

Agape program

Class-led Reach Out Activities 

Alaga home

Yakap ng pag-asa

Project Bethany

Meanwhile, Ms. Bulan gave an overview of the prepared activities for the month of June and July:

June 13 – Parents and Guardians’ Orientation and Parenting Seminar

June 15 – Start of Term 1

June 29 – Online Class

July 1 – Launching of the Nutrition Month

July 3 – First Friday Mass

July 7, 8, and 9 – 1st Summative Test 

July 31 – Awarding of the Winners  on Nutrition Month 

Ms. Bulan also introduced the following clubs, organizations, and special offers that were launched on June 8:

Religious Club:

Mother Ignacia Club- S. Ma. Falentina Kemba, RVM

Sports Clubs:

Volleyball JHS-SHS (girls) Club- Ms. Almira Evangelista

Volleyball JHS-SHS (boys) Club-Ms. Mabel Moico

Badminton Club- Mr. Kailoh Christoper Ligon

Table Tennis- Mr. Joseph Ochoa

Chessmates (GS-SHS)- Mr. Perfecto Austria

Basketball Club (GS-SHS)- Mr. Ricky Parungao

Special Interest Clubs:

First Aiders Club- Ms. Yolanda Manuel 

Peer Facilitator- Ms. Janis Joy Sunga

Young Librarian Club- Ms. Catherine Sudaria 

Art Club (GS)- Ms. Bianca Rivera

Entrepreneur Club- Mr. Jhonny Lajom

Teatro Mariae- Ms. Angel Delos Reyes

Voces Mariae- Mr. Vic Gerome Dela Cruz

Academic Clubs:

Future Scientist (GS)- Ms. Jeanna Annete Salmorin

FORCES (JHS-SHS)- Ms. Ericca Reyes

Future Chefs (GS)- Ms. Mary Jane Silva

Future Chefs Society (JHS-SHS)- Mr. Jig Boncillo

Drafting Club (JHS-SHS)- Mrs. Ma. Cristina Mendoza

Vox Populi Club (Voice of the people) (JHS-SHS)- Ms. Althea Manalaysay

Organizations

Student Government- Ms. Ma. Gloria Bulan

Salindayog Dance Troupe- Ms. Edilyn Bucar

IgMa Marketing and Promotion- Mr. Renan Geslani

Eco-Ambassadors Organization- Mr. Christian Jem Ramos

The Marynette- Mr. Christian Gonazales

The Little Marynette- Ms. Janel Faith Basa

The Broadcasting Society- Ms. Ma. Gloria Bulan

Liturgical Alliance – Mr. Kailoh Christopher Ligon

Special Offers

Taekwondo- Ms. Reanne Unciangco

Swimming- Ms. Edilyn Bucar

As the program drew close, Jairah Alexa, the S.G. Secretary delivered the closing prayer.