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Women Coders in the Millennial Age as told by Bea Guevarra



Women Coders in the Millennial Age as told by Bea Guevarra

Information Technology (IT) student, Bea Soriano Guevarra, is this year’s newly elected Director of Information Communication and International Linkages for Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS). In an interview, Guevarra humbly shared that most of her biggest life events happened by accident. The course IT was a plan B to her and the election for the JPCS Board of Officers happened on the day she was only supposed to submit the requirements needed. Much to her surprise, these unexpected events turned out to be the greatest turning point in her academic journey.

Raised in the United States, Guevarra has always dreamed [Read more]

A Home Away From Home: Parents Conduct Storytelling at School



A Home Away From Home: Parents Conduct Storytelling at School

Southville Early Childhood Education (ECED) students were all smiles to see familiar faces read them stories last week, no one but their beloved parents. This activity is being conducted by the school for a decade now along with other related events which aim to boost active participation of the youth and developing a closer bond with their family members outside their comfort zones. Such activity contributes to the child’s confidence when a trusted guardian’s presence is felt as observed by the teachers and executives. Beyond the normal class routine, these kids are proven to be exceptionally attentive and really proud [Read more]

Grade 7 “Science Guru” Receives Double Awards in Malaysia



Grade 7 “Science Guru” Receives Double Awards in Malaysia

The Philippine Board of Studies handpicked top students nationwide to compete in Malaysia early this year for the International Science Competition. One of the few students who made it was Southville’s consistent academic varsity and veteran contender, Robert Jeremiah Rivera. Rivera participated in two categories which were the Junior Team Competition where he earned BRONZE together with his “Vietnamese” teammates and the Junior Individual Competition where he attained SILVER and was only two-point lead close to the gold. Recently, he was also awarded as the top Grade 7 student joining the Fifteen Filipino Science Wizards at ICAS, University of New [Read more]

“VIVA SIKOLOHIYA!” – Southville Announces New RPms



“VIVA SIKOLOHIYA!” – Southville Announces New RPms

The College of Psychology celebrates the success of graduates who have undergone and passed the annual PRC Board Exam for Psychometricians.

“The school provides our students four long years of mental and emotional preparation effective on their first day of school as they begin their journey in Southville. Active participation in worthwhile seminars apart from a fixed academic schedule greatly contributes to the broad expertise of our students,” shared Mr. Ruel Cajili, Dean of the College of Psychology, in an interview.

Mr. Cajili commits to the school’s promise to be one with the world’s annual celebration of Mental Health Awareness [Read more]

ICAS Recognizes Southville Excellence



ICAS Recognizes Southville Excellence

Students from Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) were recognized at the annual International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) held November of this year. Gwyneth Margaux Tangog (Grade 9), Ervin Joshua Bautista(Grade 6), and Jeremiah Rivera (Grade 7) respectively received High Distinction Certificates for Science, English, and Mathematics. SISC’s Basic Education Department adheres to its promise of providing excellence in the academic development of its students conforming to the standards of the western curriculum.

Monarchs constantly project supreme intelligence in local and international academic competitions, recognizing Southville as a top-ranked international school in the Philippines. Recently, Southville’s Basic [Read more]

Monarchs Bag Awards at the YALE UNIVERSITY WORLD SCHOLAR’S CUP 2018



Monarchs Bag Awards at the YALE UNIVERSITY WORLD SCHOLAR’S CUP 2018

Eighteen student delegates, forty-three SILVER medals, sixty-six GOLD medals, one TROPHY… Monarchs showcased Southville’s intellectual supremacy during their debut competition at the World Scholar’s Cup – Tournament of Champions last November 16-21 at Yale University.

Cuitlauzina Brianna Cerbito, Akisha Julianne Cu, Renz Leobert del Rosario and Miguel Dominico Alzona made it to the list of Top 100 Champion Scholars awarded at the said competition where ALZONA and DEL ROSARIO were proclaimed Philippines’ Rank 1 and 2 respectively.

Southville’s commitment to its international character has been witnessed by global academic fellows through a powerhouse team:

Students:

Robert Constantine [Read more]

WRECK-IT RALPH 2: The Colleges of Communication and Multimedia Arts Hold a Special Block Screening



WRECK-IT RALPH 2: The Colleges of Communication and Multimedia Arts Hold a Special Block Screening

The fourth-year Multimedia Business students of Ms. Mylene Manalo held a special block screening of Ralph Breaks the Internet on November 21 at Robinsons Mall Cinema, Las Pinas. The said event not only served as a class activity but also as a fundraising activity for the colleges’ future events.

Moviegoers and Disney enthusiasts enjoyed a special screening of the said sequel. Upon entering the theatre room, they were given free goods from Universal Robina Corporation such as Cloud 9, chocolate drinks and bars, Piattos and Pasta Express.

Wreck-it Ralph 2 followed the story of Ralph and Vanneloppe as they traveled [Read more]

King’s College London welcomes Southville’s Alumna, Isabelle Young



King’s College London welcomes Southville’s Alumna, Isabelle Young

Southville’s homegrown alumna is headed to one of the world’s top-ranking universities, King’s College London in January 2019.

In 2016, Isabelle Young graduated at the top of her International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) class. Having taken IB Biology at Higher Level fostered her interest in the natural science, which only deepened at the university.

Currently in her third year at Emory University, Isabelle is majoring in Biology. She assists in a research laboratory in the Biochemistry Department at the Emory School of Medicine. Outside of research, she is an Executive Board Member of the Asian Student Organization, a Chair of [Read more]

Southville College of Business Welcomes Dr. Simon Hill of De Montfort University



Southville College of Business Welcomes Dr. Simon Hill of De Montfort University

Dr. Simon Hill, De Monfort University’s Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader, Leicester UK, shared his expertise on Humanitarian Engineering and Entrepreneurship during his visit to Southville on Friday, November 16.

Dr. Hill emphasized that many of today’s most successful entrepreneurs combine an engineering background with an entrepreneurial mindset, noting figures like Mark Zuckerburg, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. With the world-shaping impact, these titans have reinvented the entire business industry. The potential for true success lies in their technical competency, creativity, independence, leadership, low risk-aversion, and drive to achieve. Among Southville’s 5Cs is “Commitment to Achieve”, imbuing graduates with skills, [Read more]

Southville Holds Seminar on Handling Children with Special Needs



Southville Holds Seminar on Handling Children with Special Needs

Southville – College of Education will gather tomorrow, November 16, to discuss concerns on the alternative programs for students with special needs. The goal of the event is to spread awareness about the most effective strategies SPED educators can attain to improve their Home-School Collaboration Program.  Making this event more fruitful, is a respected Special Education Teacher, Mr. Joel E. Miralles from Ladd Lane Elementary School, California USA.

The event is open to the public. For slot reservation, you may reach 825-6374 local 100 and look for Ms. Elyds Reyes or Ms. Malen Ibanez.[Read more]