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While kids had the day off, SSC Teachers and Staff had a full day of learning, discovery and fun! Last Friday’s In-Service Day, we may have gone overboard, in fact, by having a Learner Profile seminar in the morning, a Lunch Party hosted by Mcdonald’s and then a Well-Being workshop in the afternoon by Infinit Care. But that’s not all. We also released the teaming and held two preliminary games for the Goodwill Games Staff edition. After, everyone was genuinely fueled to the brim in mind, body and heart. What a day… what a week (still to post about World Teacher’s Day celebrations, another jaw-dropping event @SSC)!

“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” – John C. Maxwell

Last 30 Sep – 01 Oct, 33 SSCians elected as Pupil Council and House Officers for this SY2022-2023 stayed overnight in school for SSCs LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2022. These youth leaders from Secondary & Pre-University underwent a series of team-building activities and group discussions. They learnt how to process one’s thoughts, feelings and realisations as they hone their leadership skills to become not just leaders but also trailblazers.

For one, they realised that as LEADERS, it is time to accept the idea that asking for help is not a sign of weakness. That as TRAILBLAZERS, it is time to take the initiative and to help others bring out their potential; and that as SSCIANS, it is essential to be more aware of oneself and one’s surroundings.

Thank you to Teacher Cathy, the Pupil Activities Coordinator, SSC’s Pastoral Care Department, Teacher Mik, Solbi, Symon and other Teachers who organised an impactful experience.

Video credits to Teacher Ben!

As Henry B Adams famously said, “A Teacher affects eternity; he/she can never tell when his/her influence stops.”

Today is WORLD TEACHERS DAY and to all members of the SSC Faculty, THANK YOU, XIE XIE, SALAMAT, for all you do and more! Albeit teaching is a tough vocation, you’ve always chosen to rise above the challenges, to make school fun and nurturing, thanks to your work of heart, ingenuity and, yes – great sense of humour! Just take a look at these photos of SSC’s TEACHERS!

Wednesdays and Thursdays in SSC now welcome Parents inside the campus and classrooms!

Due to Covid-19 protocols, this was not possible since the resumption of F2F classes (with the exemption of PreSchool Parents).

Primary School hallways became abuzz these past two Wednesdays as Pupils excitedly gave their Parents a tour of their homeroom and proudly showed them their school work on display. Teachers and Parents get to meet and catch up too, and you’ll witness the same in Secondary School (on Thursdays) – it’s like a reunion! Everybody is getting to know everybody in-person again: Pupils, Teachers, Parents.

Lest we forget, It takes a village to raise a child after all!

#SSCcommunity!
#SSCyeswecan!

We are approaching the end of Term 1, and it has been an unbelievably fruitful journey for SSC PRESCHOOL! Ask any of them, and our PreSchool Pupils will tell you how much they LOVE COMING TO SCHOOL every single day!
At SSC, we believe that ‘A happy child is an eager learner.’ True to our School Philosophy, our Teachers fill each day with fun and engaging activities, paving the way for the kids to learn quickly, including thinking outside the box. Just check out the photos to see more of our PreSchoolers’ activities inside and outside the classrooms. They become problem solvers, confident communicators and innovators. Continue having fun while learning, SSC PreSchool Trailblazers!

Finally, an in-person awarding ceremony at SSC’s Merlion Centre last 17 Nov (not since 2019)! And this covers all international academic competitions in the past 2 school years, namely SASMO (Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad) 2021 and 2022, AMO (American Mathematics Olympiad) 2021, and ICAS Maths, Science and English taken this 2022!

Congratulations to all the SSCians who ranked, received medals and certificates in these international benchmark assessments.

Do remember to make these achievements matter by applying what you know, care and take action; ACT!

#SSCtrailblazers

Oh, how the kids missed this! After 2 years of holding it online, the much-anticipated GOODWILL GAMES (this time, for the Secondary & Pre-University division) was back in-person. Not only that, for the first time, it was held for 2.5 straight days last 10-12 Nov 2022.

Highlights included:
-the closest competition amongst all 3 Teams (Team UK is this year’s Champ)
-a new and meaningful feature in the Ambassadors and Ambassadress of Goodwill (Team PH got the crown)
-hardest Cheerdance competition to judge (Team SG got this year’s trophy, winning best Cheer Captain as well)
-a fun and exciting Teachers vs Pupils match for Volleyball (Pupils, don’t give up; keep trying)
-a huge level-up in sports skills
-an event high in participation, engagement, team spirit, grit and good sportsmanship (apologies and forgiveness followed slips or mistakes)

To sum it up, as per Teacher Janice’s poem in the dedication of this year’s GG for Sec and Pre-U, we did…
FINISH with Courage, Kindness, Grit and Grace!
#SSCtrailblazers

“What is an SSCian’s life like in school?” This is the question our P5 Pupils answered for their Filipino Term 1 Output!
“Ang mga estudyante ay nagbabasa ng libro sa Raffles Library.” (The pupils are reading books in the Raffles Library.)
“Sila ay nagsusumikap sa kanilang pag-aaral.” (They persevere in their studies.)
“Ang mga mag-aaral ay sama-samang masayang kumakain ng kanilang meryenda.” (The pupils eat happily eat their snacks together.)
With photos as proof of their answers, they gave an oral presentation of their work to various school personnel!
One group even decided to feature our Kuyas explaining that they too are ‘SSCians’, a big part of our community – SSCian Kuyas!
More than just learning the language, this activity allowed for teamwork, collaboration, awareness of self and others, confidence in communication to blossom!
Magaling, P5!

And finally, after two years of being held online, we had PreSchool’s and Lower Primary School’s GOODWILL GAMES in-person last 05 Nov (Sat) at the Dynamic Herb-Borromeo Sports Complex, and it was a blast!
Team SG – what a class act!
Teach PH – what a gallant fight!
Team UK – what an all-out effort!
CONGRATULATIONS

for winning GOLD!

Meanwhile, when asked what is more important than winning, our PreSchool and Lower Primary School SSCians said the following:
“Don’t give up when playing!”
“Keep trying!”
“Spending time with my family.”
“Respecting other people.”
“That failure is little stones to success.”
“Clap your hands when someone wins.”
“No bullying or boasting!”
This yearly family event is indeed more than just games and winning. It brings out the spirit of teamwork and camaraderie, an excellent avenue to likewise learn sportsmanship – win or lose. Lastly, it strengthens our sense of community.
Well done, Teachers, Parents and SSCians! #SSCtrailblazers!

Yes, we are going outside the classroom again to extend learning!

And the first to have them is our Secondary 2 cohort, who visited the Department of Agriculture RFO (Regional Field Office) in Mandaue.

Related to their current Science lesson about plant reproduction, they were shown how to sexually and asexually plant a mango tree and tomatoes. From this pocket activity, we are also glad to see our SSC Warriors develop more empathy for farmers as they realise their importance to our food supply.

What a Happy Holiday House Party it was on our last school day this 2022. In holiday or red/green gear, bringing food and cheer, we got to do this again (as in, not since 2019) – celebrate the coming holiday together by house/section! It was made even more special knowing this came precisely one year after Typhoon Rai ravaged Cebu. We will not forget it because it made us stronger, more resilient, more grateful, and more helpful. Keep celebrating life, SSC Community! #SSCyeswecan

P.S. Visit our FB page to see the Holiday Greetings from SSC PreSchool!

The School Uniforms are finally done for the 60 beneficiaries from the Umapad Elementary School. 8 graduating SSCians went recently to distribute them, at the same time, getting to know the beneficiaries a little more. It also resulted in a serious talk on the car ride back to SSC about fixing some real problems; one SSCian shared his earnest wish to be in public office one day to effect much-needed change.

Meanwhile, SSC is humbled to receive recognition from the Department of Education Region VII for being an ACTIVE STAKEHOLDER as we continue to support Umapad Elementary School. #SSCcares!

And as is the routine, we wrap up the GOODWILL GAMES by December with the holding of the STAFF EDITION. And just like the Pupils’ version, commitment and teamwork greatly matter. The Staff edition also showcases what a good model our Teachers and Staff are when it comes to maximising talent and creativity and matching that with hard work and eager participation. Not to mention how to CHOOSE FUN and BE A GOOD SPORT as your ultimate goal.

Congratulations, Team UK, for being this year’s CHAMPION; the creativity showcased in your performances was impressive!
A big round of applause goes to Team PH, meanwhile, for all the extraordinary effort and accepting the 5-point loss with such grace, vowing instead to come back even stronger next year.
You are spot on, Team SG, for accepting defeat and recognising right away what needs to be done more or what can be better.

And from the Goodwill Games Organising committee, a pledge is made to keep the spirit and purpose of these games alive and evolving!

#SSCgoodwillgames

How about a walk through history? Our Secondary 1 cohort recently toured the Casa Gorordo Museum, enriching their understanding of artefacts and honing their note-taking abilities in one of Cebu’s historic homes that display how the Philippines evolved from a colonial to a modern culture. It was a brief yet very educational event for our S1 Trailblazers, who were amazed by the different facts they learnt and objects they saw during their visit last 03 November.

Here’s to more meaningful learning opportunities ahead of you, SSC Trailblazers!

From SSC School President, Ms Trixie Suarez: HK no longer requires quarantine; the perfect time to visit some schools and SSC Alums attending the top universities there!

Thank you for the time and exchange of best practices with the Singapore International School of HK and PLKCKY School! The interaction was extra warm and insightful as I was their first foreign school visitor and vice-versa; this is my first overseas school visit since 2019!

This HK trip was also more memorable as I finally met Millie’s co-founder Ariel Lau in person. SSC is a Millie partner school, where they provide and curate University application support for our future graduates.

Lastly, I got to see SSC Alums Jaeda (Batch 2020), Chloe (Batch 2021) and Julia (Batch 2022), currently attending HKUST. Likewise, Sam (Batch 2020) in HKU. Nothing warms my heart more than seeing our graduates carry on the SSC values of hard work, discipline, grit and a growth mindset as they continue to give their best to reach their maximum potential.

#SSCyeswecan!
#SSCtrailblazers!

The cheers that filled the Merlion Centre last 17-18 Nov 2022 not only proved how much everyone in Upper Primary School missed having the Goodwill Games in person but how their enthusiasm never waned. UPS Warriors had their game face on as they ran, jumped, stretched and racked their brains to gain marks for their Team. Their grit was on full display as well!

Like Sec and Pre-U’s division, a new addition to this year’s GG is the Ambassador and Ambassadress of Goodwill. The Teams’ representatives shared their advocacies which inspire their schoolmates to be #Aware, #Care and #TakeAction on various current issues. Good job, representatives!

Here’s one thing unique to the UPS division: Team Processing. In between games, each Team took time to share their realizationsGOODWILL GAMES and feedback and here are some of our Pupils’ learnings which can be applied every day:
‘Strategy is important. Success is possible if you think through your actions.’
‘Don’t be a sore loser; just be happy that you worked hard.’
‘Never give up! Let’s keep our indomitable human spirit!’

In the end, the scores were no more than 10 points apart, with Team PHILIPPINES emerging on top this year!
Congratulations!

Here’s SSC greeting you all…
新年快乐 xīn nián kuài lè. Bringing in the Year of the Rabbit, Pupils have been discovering in school what Rabbit traits they can emulate: being earnest, gentle, kind and able to self-care!

‘Twas a sea of red, meanwhile, at the campus yesterday afternoon as many came to SSC’s CNY: Hop & Shop Fair! Kudos to our Mandarin Team for organising booths selling Chinese food and goodies that were manned (and some cooked) by the Pupils themselves! Kids really thrive in this SSC routine. SSCians are also quick to go around and market their goodies to fairgoers, even asking to go on stage with ad tools and posters on display. A 6-year-old Primary 1 SSCian was even overheard establishing a system for their booth, order-pay-give balloon!

The performances on stage were likewise an all-SSC cast. Lion Dance? Yes, by Lower Primary! Ribbon Dance? Yes, by PreSchool PLUS! Then, just like bunnies, many more SSCians were eager to showcase their flair on the SSC’s got Talent stage!

Lastly, many Parents in attendance shared their happiness in seeing so many people gather again as one big school community, and for the first time in 3 years, wearing masks was optional for this event!

From SSC School President, Ms Trixie Suarez: I was surprised and can’t thank enough Parents who went out of their way to welcome me to their home country. Such was the case when I, along with Teacher Janice (Head of School for Secondary & Pre-University), were in Seoul recently to accompany SSC delegates to HMCA 2023.

Upon arrival, Ms Hyeji already had boxes of heat packs ready for us (what a lifesaver, as it went as cold as -6 degrees)! Then on our 3rd night, a dinner fit for royalty featuring the best of Korean food, hosted by Ms Ara. I value so much also our coffee shop conversations about the past and future of our children!

SSC Alumna Youmin (Class of 2022) also took Teacher Janice and me to see her school, SEOUL UNIVERSITY (Korea’s #1). We talked about her current journey, including plans to mentor other aspirants who want to reach for the “SKY” or Korea’s Top 3, an extraordinary feat that Youmin achieved.

Thank you again for making us feel most welcome in Korea; even the weather chimed in by dropping some of the softest, most beautiful snow I have ever seen. Gamsahabnida!

It started as a casual idea among 4 Pre-U 2 pupils for their IB CAS.
Then they met Teachers Eloiza and Cathy, who told them it was a great idea and that they could help.
Then other Pupils said they wanted to join in too.
More Teachers/Mentors were then tapped to help each performance.
It just got bigger and better!
But it got tougher too, but no one gave up and instead made adjustments.
There was a lot of support.
It ended in the well applauded “A STROLL DOWN BROADWAY” held at the Merlion Centre last 15 Dec.
What a show!
Take a bow to all who made this happen!
Watch this!
https://youtu.be/V70e_gWneOM

Special thanks to Teacher Ben for piecing this video together

Nine delegates from SINGAPORE SCHOOL CEBU just wrapped up their attendance of HARVARD MODEL CONGRESS ASIA 2023. Held face-to-face for the first time in 3 years, it made for even better government role-playing, debate and connection with hundreds of other international high school students as they tackled many pressing global issues while mentored by Harvard students.

On top of the extraordinary experience, SSC is proud to have two of its delegates go home having been recognised as BEST DELEGATE for the World Health Organisation Committee, CHUNG BI YOON (Pre-U1B) and an HONOURABLE MENTION for the ASEAN Committee, MJ COBRITO (Pre-U1A)!

Of course, the past five days have also seen our SSCians and accompanying Faculty immerse themselves in the culture of South Korea; we shall share more in a future post! For now, we say Gamsahabnida for a most memorable (it snowed one night), educational, fun and safe trip!
#sscWARRIORS!
#SSCblazingtrails!
#SSCyeswecan!

The first day was off to an exciting start as SSC had a special guest in Millie’s CEO and Co-Founder Jenna Ahn. SSC is a Millie Partner School and, as a result, has a world-class team of mentors for University & Planning and Application. Thank you, Jenna, for flying in and inspiring our SSCians to “shoot for the moon; even if you fail, you will land among the stars.” HAPPY NEW YEAR to all!

SSC PreSchool recorded this Holiday Video, which we want to share, greeting you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Enjoy the break with family and friends, and stay safe!

Perhaps you’ve heard the loud countdown our PreSchoolers have been making leading to the milestone that they celebrate every school year… their 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL!

And what a surprise their Teachers prepared for them last 09 Feb! There were the colourful decorations, tasty treats and fun games that made for an unforgettable adventure filled with laughter and endless delight.

Of course, the traditions remained; namely the 100-Day Calendar Count, 100-Second challenge, and 100th Day MOVE! But, beyond the merriment and mirth, the 100th Day of School celebration brought valuable lessons and takeaways for both Pupils and Teachers alike. From the importance of perseverance to the joys of togetherness, the event served as a reminder to cherish every moment and embrace the journey ahead with enthusiasm and grit. Truly, it is and will always be “The Best Day Ever!”

It was a day of empowerment and growth for the Faculty and Staff of SINGAPORE SCHOOL CEBU last 10 Feb (Fri) during In-Service Day. Thanks to the top lawyer-educator in the country, Dr Ulpiano ‘Ulan’ Sarmiento III, for a very engaging and powerful talk as we were all reminded anew of our ‘IN LOCO PARENTIS’ role or that of 2nd Parents to our Pupils here at SSC.

FORMATION OF CHARACTER, for example, is one duty all educators must press on even more in today’s times. With the advent of more AI-powered tools that will further upend life as we know it, the values of those behind programming these robots would be critical.

Dr Ulan also reminded us about the graduates we produce and how the latter refers to SSC as their Alma Mater, which in Latin literally translates to “nourishing mother”. So let’s go continue to teach and parent, Team SSC!

#SSCYesWeCan
#TeamSSC
#sscTRAILBLAZERS

This past week, what a showcase it has been of SSCians’ creativity, skills and talent! What’s more, this 3-day event fostered art and creativity across levels as follows:

• ART WORKSHOP for Primary
• ART TALK for Secondary and Pre-University by renowned local artist Lean Robejo
• ART TRIVIA GAMES for Primary
• LIVE ART for Secondary and Pre-University

And there was also the ART EXHIBIT featuring the many creative works of the budding young artists at SSC!

Well, literally… our Secondary 2 Pupils have been cooking in their FCE (Food & Consumer Education) class 1x a week!

And they have the best time exploring and fostering their capabilities in the kitchen as lessons cover Food Preparation and other Culinary Skills. They also learn to clean up the mess after! Lower Secondary’s FCE also teaches them how to become better consumers and adapting a healthy lifestyle.

From learning different ways of cutting food, cake, and pastry making, decorating and garnishing food, and cleaning up the mess afterwards! And not only that, but they also get to digest different concepts in becoming better consumers.

Seeing them at SSC’s Food Lab is always a delight, and Teachers are always happy to taste their outputs after class. Keep cooking SSCians!

From SSC’s PreSchool Heads, Teachers Ricka and Mabz:

The bird was on my head! It’s so cool!
Teacher! I want to bring the starfish home!
Can we go back to the Vet Lab? I want to see the tiger shark’s eggs again!

Our PreSchoolers had an amazing time on their first Field Trip since the Pandemic! And where else is the best place to go than Cebu Ocean Park! They got to explore the wonders of nature and learn about the environment in a hands-on way. From identifying different creepy crawlies and sea creatures to learning about taking care and protecting Mother Nature, there were countless valuable lessons to be learnt. It was truly an unforgettable experience that they will remember for years to come. Plus, they get to have a fun time with their classmates and schoolmates too outside the campus!

Startup. Data Science and AI. College Study Skills. Public Health.
These were just some of the talks our SSC Pupils from Upper Secondary and Pre-University sat for in MILLIE’S recent FUTURE CAREERS FAIR.

Held virtually, the DISCOVER FUTURE CAREERS FAIR made an international panel possible. And asking our Pupils to attend it together from school made it more fun. SSC will remain earnest in providing opportunities to open up the minds and options of our Secondary Pupils as they approach their University and Career choices!

Thanks Millie – our partner for University & Career!
Keep it up, SSC Warriors – for always being open to new discoveries!

#UnSelfie: Blazing Trails of Empathy struck the balance between values development and academic challenge. Our SSCians not only learnt about and practised empathy through the different #UnSelfie activities, but they also demonstrated their academic prowess by competing in Department contests such as Readers’ Theatre and Speech Choir, to name a few, and the much anticipated – Spelling Bee! Congratulations to the winners!

The past two weeks have been a testament that one can strike a mind and heart balance. Check out the photos and feel the impact of this event!

Continue to #UnSelfie, SSCians!

It came out in the papers, and we hope this example from our Secondary 4 SSCians can inspire peers to take similar action on various causes that need our attention today.

Here’s the link to the article: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/…/singapore-school-students…

It doesn’t stop here; the group of Kiana, Vivian, Noah and Jared, along with their Global Perspectives Teacher, Teacher LA, plan to go back and sustain this, inviting the rest of the school community to help.

#SSCtrailblazers
#SSCyeswecan!

From SSC’s Pupil Council: After 3 years, ANTS Day is finally back! No, not those ants: rather, ANTS Day stands for Appreciation for Non-Teaching Staff Day!! And the Pupil Council is most proud to have organised this event alongside our School President.

As part of our appreciation, we gave our Non-Teaching Staff the AFTERNOON OFF last Feb 28! But not before honouring the 46 UNSUNG HEROES, who walked the RED CARPET accompanied by the endless cheers of our Preschool and Primary School SSCians!!

In the afternoon, we brought back W.I.S.E.S. for Secondary and Pre-University: Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes, in this case, our very dear Non-Teaching Staff! Doing this allowed SSCians to embody the spirit of LitFest 2023, blazing trails of EMPATHY to truly understand how important these 46 unsung heroes are to our school.

Thank you to the SSC Community for your support and cooperation during ANTS Day (i.e. kids had to take care of dismissal time)! Here’s to honouring our Non-Teaching Staff not just on their special day, but every day: knowing their names and greeting them with a smile every time you pass by them in the hallways!

SINGAPORE SCHOOL CEBU presents LITFEST 2023, with the theme: #UNSELFIE, Blazing Trails of EMPATHY!

Let’s hear it from our Litfest Organisers headed by Teachers Mia and Solbi:
Literary Fest 2023 Part 1 brings to you
#UnSelfie Challenges and Primary School’s
‘Drop Everything and Read’, woohoo!

From PreSchool to Pre-University,
We used reading and writing to blaze trails of empathy!

Read on and you’ll know more,
Our pupils’ two-week journey – meaningful to the core!

SAY CHEESE – although you may not see our smiles in this video, but definitely, this was one happy milestone we were all glad to be doing again after Covid disallowed a gathering like this. Given our growing population, we also became creative in our ANNUAL SCHOOL PHOTO formation! S S C, on its 12th School Year!

See the complete video here: https://fb.watch/iXGsHG5zCR/

Some still do, while some don’t anymore. At SSC, MASKS are no longer required to be worn. And we are glad to have transitioned to this safely and securely. So what do we now see greeting us more on campus halls and classrooms? SMILES! Although judging from some of these snapshots, kids look like they cannot be bothered, deep in their school work or tasks!

At the start of this School Year, SSC announced it is transitioning to an endemic Covid-19. After 6 months, we are pleased to see we have successfully done so.

Carry on, SSC!

FRIENDS FOR UMAPAD is back in full force this School Year!
Last 14 and 16 Mar, our Lower Secondary SSCians visited Umapad Elementary School and met their friends (60 beneficiaries of our Feeding Programme) whom they had initially written to (the penpal system still works)!

Both sides have been curious about what each other looked like and to share more about their life and likes. They realised they had similarities through some games and an art activity! But one thing they do differ in is their daily lunch. How about a LUNCH SWAP, and let’s see what our SSCians can learn from the experience?

Here’s to more Friends for Umapad interactions as we build mutually fruitful opportunities for all involved to grow and be caring and compassionate global citizens.

Thank you, Umapad Elementary School, for allowing SSC to be your friend this past decade!

Of the many, she is one of 5 Cebuanas chosen to join the Philippines Women’s National Team, our SSC Warrior – JELENA SOON!

Can’t help but reminisce THEN – when Jelly was playing grassroots football around 7 years ago! Fast forward to NOW – where the Philippine Women’s Football Association recently awarded Jelly the Most Promising Player! This Mar 2023, she not only participated in the Japan Jenesys Memorial Cup in Okinawa, Japan but was also the Team Captain; and is the only Cebuana (one out of 5 locals) gearing up for the next!

We wish her the best of luck as she trains and joins the tournament in Guam this Apr 2023 in preparation for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U17 Women’s Asian Cup Indonesia 2024.

Jelly not only makes Singapore School Cebu proud but Cebu as well! And if that’s not enough, Jelly is making sports history while also being a Secondary 4 Pupil at SSC about to sit for the Cambridge IGCSE!

SSC
One School,
One Theme…
UNITED!

And Day 1 (of 5) kicks off with MONDAY MARATHON where everyone in school (Pupils, Teachers and Staff) came dressed to run and FINISH!

In fact, part of the day’s activity was SSCians writing down recent wins and forming a PAPER TRAIL of gratitude and appreciation for their strengths!
One kid in Primary School wrote: “I’m proud of myself because I am a good friend.” While in Upper Secondary, most of S4 wrote how thankful they are to have surpassed their Pre-IGCSE exams!

By participating and being one with the community, SPIRIT WEEK really brings out a more supportive learning environment @ SSC!

4 more days to go! #SSCspiritweek

SSC is off to Paris for Day 2 of SPIRIT WEEK 2023!

Beyond the fashion you see, is the equal opportunity provided to ALL Pupils to sashay down the runway and build up their confidence and the camaraderie of the community as classmates cheered for each other.

Big or small one’s effort may seem, but what is important is that everyone makes an effort. And by everyone, that includes our Security Guards, Maintenance and Operations Team, too (see last collage)!

SSC!
One School,
One Theme…
UNITED!
#SSCspiritweek
#SSCStrailblazers!

Do SSCians still remember how comfy Day 3 of Spirit Week was last 29 Mar?
With WFH (Work From Home) as the theme, it sure made for another great day showcasing our SCHOOL SPIRIT via the most comfortable bottoms, i.e. pyjamas!
And the highlight of Day 3 was doing MOVE while seated circa Distance Learning days during the pandemic! With that memory came the sharing of Jasmine from Pre-U 2 on how she made the effort every single school day to get up early and look “presentable” despite staying at home and doing school online. She looks back and is grateful for the positive changes since then, especially the transition to F2F classes.
SSC!

One School,
One Theme…
UNITED!
#SSCspiritweek2023!

From SSC’s Pupil Council: We also get a day of SPIRIT WEEK to nominate a theme, and for Day 4, we chose to take a break from the usual dress-up and instead challenged everyone to come to school bringing ANYTHING-BUT-A-BAG!

While wearing our SSC Uniforms with pride, we showcased our creativity and ingenuity by leaving our backpacks and school bags at home and instead transferring the contents to pots and pans, trash cans, paint cans, cabinets, coolers, a wagon, a safe, shopping carts, shoe boxes and water bottles to name a few!

Click here to see the complete video!

#SSCspiritweek2023!

And SPIRIT WEEK DAY 5 brings in the grandest effort with FANDOM FRIDAY!
On this day, SSCians, Teachers and Staff became someone else.
One pupil asked: Have you seen Peppa Pig?
Tita Trixie and Ms Myrra welcomed everyone at the lobby as Top Gun Maverick and a Minion, respectively!
When asked, “Who are you?”, Geunhu answered, “I am the main character in The Uncanny Encounter, a KDrama!”
Quite funny, though, for some kids in PreSchool and Lower Primary who were unaware because their Parent was the one who dressed them up, i.e. Men in Black!
The IT Department was very creative, dressed up as delivery apps: Grab, Lalamove, Angkas, Food Panda and Maxim!

Witnessing more beloved characters and roles in the Grand Parade held around the campus, there was no denying that the waving, high-fives and big smiles were the best ending we could have for #SSCspiritweek2023!

SSC!
One School,
One Theme…
UNITED!

First Communion and Confirmation
18 April 2023
Archbishop Palma is always overjoyed when we hold another First Communion and Confirmation rite for SSC pupils and their families because, despite being a non-sectarian school, we provide this Catholic milestone opportunity.

Those who put it together likewise experience the same joy, proud to have been part of and witness to the Catholic education and growth of SSCians who sign up for After School Catechism classes. Kids did work hard to prepare for these special sacraments, and their dedication and devotion are truly inspiring!

We would also like to thank Sisters Madeline and Elneliza who took the helm as Catechism Teachers, SSC’s Admin Team that organised the rites and the families involved for their cooperation and support. All together, may we continue to inspire and empower our children to grow in faith.

#SSCGrowingInFaith

Thank you to Prutasan ni Adan for being our Kinder 1’s Teacher and Classroom for the day when we visited last 30 March.

From answering fruit riddles (English) to counting and gathering fruits (Maths), and even savouring a refreshing fruit cup (Science), they experienced a truly fruitful adventure! 🍎🍌🍇🍓

Learning is always more fun when it’s hands-on!

Congratulations to SSC’s JUNGOLFERS for a strong performance in the recent Junior Golf Tournament, Cebu Visayas Leg, held at the Cebu Country Club last Apr 12-13.

GIRLS DIVISION (9 to 10 yrs old)
CHAMPION: Zuri Bagaloyos (P5)
3rd Place: Marqaela Dy (P5)

BOYS DIVISION (7-8 yrs old)
2nd Place: Miuniq Dy (P3)

With her win, Zuri has been invited to play at the upcoming FCG Callaway World Tournament to be held in the US this July!

Meanwhile, many tout Golf as the most difficult sport to play because it is not just about physical abilities and commitment, but it comes with a strong psychological element as well. This young, hear what our jungolfers say about their journey so far!

Maths isn’t just numbers and formulas; its a subject that can help Pupils develop a genuine love for learning! Thank you to Singapore School Manila’s Ms Analei Atienza for hosting a SINGAPORE MATHS TRAINING by Dr Lai Chee Chong last April 20-21 in the SSM campus.
Resident SSC Maths Teachers Brazil and Meleiza were in attendance and loved every minute of it. Now they cannot wait to transfer what they have learnt, unlearnt, relearnt to the rest of their colleagues! As a result, SSCians can definitely look forward to more fun and engagement during Maths periods!
#SSCmaths
#SingaporeMaths

As a young school, we are just producing alums. Yet, this early, we can already see how extraordinary they could be and, more importantly, how they can fulfil the school’s mission of becoming positive contributors to the community and the world!
Here’s one that is already trailblazing this early:
MARIETHE JOAN “MJ” Cobrito is currently attending Pre-University 1 and was accepted to join the highly selective CATALYST “Change Factors and Forces” Programme by Winchester College!
Here, she shares her experience and how her ‘Change Project’ poster regarding human rights abuses in the Philippines was recognised as one of the best. #SSCtrailblazer

It’s Eureka Maths and Science Fest @ SSC, and we continue with our #Unselfie campaign, this time to blaze sustainable trails! One of the fun activities was bringing back ‘Anything But a Bag’ from Spirit Week, but this time, Eureka version!
Embracing an eco-friendly mindset, our trailblazers crafted and innovated environment-friendly alternatives to their daily school bags, showcasing these in school last 25 Apr. Their creations, made from paper scraps to plastic bottles, brought amazement and wonder to all who saw. Indeed, creativity did meet sustainability, inspiring a greener future. What an AHA MOMENT; congratulations to those recognised for their extraordinary efforts!

Ateneo de Manila University admission results are out, and we are very proud to have 3 out of 11 applicants from our Class of 2023 land at the top and receive scholarships!

Andre Sebastian Quiokeles
Merit Scholar (Full Tuition with Boarding and Allowance)
#AteneoOneof60, Highest Distinction Award
BS Management Engineering

Elysha Janine Quilacio
Director’s List (100k Annual Scholarship)
BS Management Information Systems

Dwayne Khenley Ong
Director’s List (100k Annual Scholarship)
BS Electronics Engineering

Andre is thrilled to land in ADMU’s top 60 incoming Freshman applicants and just one of 8 of the 60 Merit Scholars accepted into the highly selective Management Engineering programme. He flew to Manila to attend the special reception last Apr 29, meeting the Dean, Faculty Members, and current ME students. As per Andre, “they all shared that ‘ME’ is going to be rigorous and challenging. But I am nevertheless up for the challenge and ready! As a future Atenean, I say: Ad majorem Dei gloriam!”

Meanwhile, Elysha and Dwayne belonged to the Top 200 ADMU applicants (out of 18k) and landed in the Director’s List!

All 3 graduating SSCians’ applications were accepted via their IB or ACET performance. Good Job! #SSCyeswecan!

SSCians love and know their Maths and their Science! And this was manifested in the recent Eureka 2023 Math and Science Trivia and Olympiad focused on SUSTAINABILITY! It was an exciting intellectual and creative journey as pupils from Pre-School to Pre-University explored numbers and scientific ideas as tools for sustainable solutions to global problems. They honed their problem-solving abilities through thought-provoking scenarios while nurturing a deep empathy for our environment. Way to go, #sscTRAILBLAZERS! #blazingSUSTAINABLEtrails

EXTERNAL EXAMS ARE BACK @ SSC!

And our Secondary 4 and Pre-University 2 SSCians sitting for the Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma, respectively, couldn’t be more nervous but prepared and determined!

The Teachers were likewise on edge since it’s been three years since we last held externals due to the pandemic. But as we all know, nothing is impossible when everyone comes together and gives their all! And indeed, exams have been up to standard and smooth.

Look at the INSPIRATION WALL offering encouragement via words (each IB candidate received a letter from their Teachers), novena and candle lighting; it sure reaped some calm before the (exam) storm.

Bottom line, as we always remind each other here, #SSCyeswecan! SSC is the only school in Cebu that offers both the Cambridge IGCSE and IB Diploma, the world’s most recognised university qualifications.

‘Dad and/or Mum, will you be my classmate?’

Our Pre-K Warriors asked that question, and their Parents excitedly answered YES! Last 09 May (Tue) saw our ‘classroom’ abuzz with excitement as Dads and Mums stepped into the shoes of our Pre-K Pupils!

We kicked off the fun with a MOVE activity and got to know each other through a game called ‘That’s My Child!’ Then, our Pre-K Pupils and their New Classmates guessed the fruits inside the box. The catch? They need to say it in Mandarin in relation to what they have been learning in class.

To top it all off, they went ‘Fruit Shopping’ and formed trees out of fruits. It truly created a lasting memory for our Pre-K Warriors and a perfect opportunity for Parents to see their kids in action.

Our Kinder 2 Pupils have been exploring one of their favourite topics during PIAZZA TIME: AEROPLANES and flying!
And thanks to Captain Jithin and Ms Jasmine Jin from our school community, we were able to extend and provide hands-on learning for our PreSchoolers when we visited Continental Aero Flying School at Mactan International Airport last 18 May!

‘I want to be a pilot!’
‘Flying a plane is so cool!’
‘Aeroplanes fly because of their engines and wings.’
‘I love the simulators. It’s like flying a real plane!’

This out-of-campus trip to the hangar really brought on wide eyes, listening ears and jaw-dropping expressions as kids learnt more about this mode of transportation. Now everyone wants to fly, be a pilot, or even an astronaut!

Thank you to our community for being our co-Teachers c/o such activities. Here’s to continuing being a village that raises the future generation of eager enquirers and responsible global citizens! #SSCtrailblazers

Our most immense gratitude to the CEO or Chief EMPOWERING Officer of MAXIMUM IMPACT PHILIPPINES and Lead Coach of the Academic of Extraordinary Teens (AET), Coach ADRIAN DING, for stopping by last 18 May and rejuvenating Parents and Teachers present anew on how to do better in this job called Parenting (esp Teens)!

Two days earlier, we also had AET’s Coach Nestea enthusiastically engage our Secondary pupils on how to build real inner confidence.

Despite it being at the end of the school year and seeing us wrap up academic lessons, there is no ceasing our personal development as a person and in our roles in life!

To teens out there, note our top summer 2023 recommendation for you: ACADEMY OF EXTRAORDINARY TEENS.
You may enquire here at
https://www.maximumimpact.online/academy

It’s Flores de Mayo @ SSC!

Following tradition for the Catholic members of the school community, it was with gratitude that we got to hold this celebration, complete with SSCians volunteering to be angels and letter carriers. Parents helped lead the rosary, while Teachers and Staff served as the choir!

It was a befitting end-of-school-year event where we are just filled with unity and gratitude for a safe and wonderful SY2022-2023!

Welcome back to SSC!
Last week, and not since 2019 – we had our FRIENDS FROM UMAPAD revisit our school and interact with their friends from Lower Secondary!

Everyone had such a great time playing games, but the highlight of the gathering was sharing their aspirations and dreams. Through this activity, we hope kids at this age realise this early their co-existence and dependence on one another, despite their differences and similarities. And from this, they will move forward not only focused on their development but likewise rooting for each other’s success!

It’s the END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, and the culminating activities are here!

PreSchool PLUS (our after-school programme) went BAKING!
What a way to celebrate the bond and friendship they have developed in one school year by mixing dry and wet ingredients, making frosting and decorating their cakes!

The kids were overjoyed!
‘I want to make a cake for Mum and Dad!’
‘It smells so good. Baking is fun!’
‘Can we do this again?’

Oh, how fun the afternoon was at Bakespace! Thank you for all the beautiful memories, Preschool Plus! It’s never goodbye, but see you around!
All the love from your Preschool Plus Teachers! ❤️

From Teacher Nadia, Pre-University Department Co-Coordinator: Behold, SSC’s Class of 2023, a cohort of 29 extraordinary individuals, standing tall on their Commencement Day. With pride and unity, they recount their shared journey, having grown as a tight-knit group throughout their academic years. Their graduation is a celebration of not only their individual accomplishments but also the collective strength of their batch. With eloquence and passion, they delivered 29 captivating speeches, each reflecting their unique paths and aspirations. Moreover, united as one, they harmoniously performed their graduation song—a symphony of cherished memories and triumphant moments. Brimming with gratitude and brimming with hope, they embark upon the world, determined to make a lasting impact. May their stories inspire generations to come. #sscClassof2023 #SSCTrailblazers #SSCyeswecan

‘Twas SSC’s first-ever Graduation Ball, and it came WITH A CAUSE! We are proud that 37% of the outfits worn that evening were either RENTED, BORROWED OR REWORN! And congratulations to all those that went home with SUSTAINABLE FASHION AWARDS, not to mention cash prizes from our School President! We’re glad SSCians made an effort by borrowing a 75-year-old vest, renting a glamorous dress, or rewearing a family heirloom. The star of the night had designed her dress when she was just 12 years old!

Thanks to SSC’s Pupil Council and the Pre-University SSCians that worked hard to make this event happen! Even SSC Alums were present, given they didn’t get to have a ball during their graduating year!

‘Til the next sustainable SSC GRADBALL!

Congratulations to our 27 Kinder 2 Graduates!

Last 10 Jun (Sat) marked the official end of their PreSchool years, and their speeches made for a morning of celebration, reflection and inspiration for the great start of their educational journey.

K2’s Commencement Day, albeit fun and memorable with their stage performances, is also a testament to the importance of having a solid foundation rooted in having that cheerful disposition towards school and learning in tandem with their classmates, Teachers, Parents and the rest of the community!

They are definitely most ready for the next chapter starting this Aug 2023… PRIMARY SCHOOL! Go go SSC Trailblazers!

And here are the rest of the culminating activities, from PreSchool to Secondary, as we wrap up School Year 2022-2023! We call them our Year-End Dates, as it was literally held on the last day of school!

-SSC PreSchoolers had one last round of extra playtime and fun with their schoolmates at the Merlion Centre!
-LPS SSCians went to PlayLab and were exceptionally excited and energetic while exploring with their friends!-UPS Warriors had such a great time at the Museum of Emotions; no one wanted the day to end!
-And as for our Secondary Trailblazers, the Merlion Center turned into a movie house, a movie date complete with popcorn and hotdogs!

Now, time for our SCHOOL BREAK! Rest and rejuvenate, SSC!

From Teacher Solbi, Department Coordinator for Upper Primary: And last but not the least, we saw our Primary 6 cohort wrap up SY 2022-2023 last 10 June (Sat) by graduating from Primary School and moving to their next chapter in Secondary School! Their Commencement Day was an afternoon filled with heartwarming presentations, from the speech choir paying tribute to Parents, to meaningful individual speeches reflecting the aspirations of our Primary 6 Dreamers (read the few lines found in the photos). Furthermore, we admire how this batch supported and helped each other throughout the Commencement Day rehearsals.

“We, the P6 graduates, dream to be the best we can be and prove that SSCians can do hard things.” This is what our graduates collectively expressed. Hence, we are excited to witness them blaze trails in Secondary School. Congratulations and slay, P6 Graduates! 🎉

Back to School in one week!
#SSCwecandohardthings!

This was such a good talk for the Teachers!
Thank you, Dr Angie Sievert-Fernandez for sharing your expertise on how to connect better with our Gen Z and Gen Alpha SSCians!

Back to School in 3 Days!
What does Team SSC do?
We go TEAMBUILDING by Rollin’ (Bowling) and Reelin’ (Watched a Movie!)
@SM Seaside last Friday!
From Teachers to Maintenance and Security Guards…
…ready for SY 2023-2024, SSC’s 13th!

See who are also getting ready for the first day of School… our dear Drivers & Fetchers, who we consider to be very much part of our SCHOOL COMMUNITY.
Check out some of their TESTIMONIALS.

Thanks to the Pupil Council for making our NEW Upper Primary & Secondary Pupils feel at home already as they start their 1st Day at SSC today, after organising a fun Meet & Greet yesterday!

30 Teachers and Staff underwent a full day workshop on the basics of photography and videography by director, photographer, artist CHRIS ELI RAZO – for better visual outputs for the school. Let’s watch their captured moments from the 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL!

Welcome to SSC PreSchool for School Year 2023-2024, where we see our largest number of pupils to date!

You may have caught the 2nd and 3rd photos of this post in last week’s ‘First Day of School’ snapshots, and we needed to explain what was behind those two! Along with that, more ‘Kodak’ moments. Let the fun-filled learning journey begin for our PreSchool Warriors!

#sscWeCanDoHardThings

We know what these 6 SSCians did last summer! They all attended SUMMER SCHOOL overseas, including highly selective programs by Harvard and Wharton!

Here, they share their insights and discoveries, all of whom credit their experience to being transformative!

#sscWeCanDoHardThings!

After 3 years of non-exam routes due to the Covid-19 pandemic, EXTERNAL ASSESSMENTS for Cambridge IGCSE at Secondary 4 (or Grade 10) level resumed this 2023 at Singapore School Cebu!

We applaud our resilient CLASS OF 2025 for shining through the challenges that included distance learning throughout their Secondary 3 year and additional school disruption caused by the damage from Typhoon Odette in Dec 2021.

Thus, all the more we herald SSC’s TOP ACHIEVERS in the June 2023 series; hear them share their insightful advice to future sitters.
#sscWeCanDoHardThings!

Finally, EXTERNAL ASSESSMENTS for the IB Diploma also resumed, albeit the first time for SSC to sit for such, after becoming an IB World School in 2018.

Like most cohorts making up the Class of 2023, it has been an incredibly challenging time; therefore, we hail their determination to march on. More so for these two SSCians who achieved the Top 2 highest marks for the school, at 43 and 40!

And Dwayne and Chelsea just started their University journey, choosing to attend NYU and Boston College, respectively! Just this morning, during the School Assembly, they shared some insights for their schoolmates to hear and be inspired by the many possibilities that await them! More notably, both shared the same goal of giving back to the Philippines! #SSCyeswecan! #sscWeCanDoHardThings!

From SSC School President Trixie Suarez: For most trips overseas, I include an opportunity to visit schools to learn, exchange best practices, and discover new things about education and the future.

On my recent one, I dropped by the International School of Boston. Thank you to Richard Ulffers, Head of School and Elizabeth Geffray, Associate Director of Admissions, for welcoming me to your beautiful campus in Cambridge.

Next, I want to thank my classmate whom I’ve known since elementary school, Dr. Jen G. Dy, who gave me an insider’s tour of Northeastern University. Jen is currently the Director of Experiential AI Postdoc Education at Northeastern’s Roux Institute. I met some of her students in action in their jaw-dropping labs at the Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Complex. I encourage SSCians to work their way here and be part of the amazing things being worked on for the future!

#sscWeCanDoHardThings!

How are you, PRIMARY SCHOOL? TOP 10 SCENES from their first 4 weeks of School!

#sscWeCanDoHardThings!

We’ve seen how school’s first week(s) has been for the lower years.
How about the upper years, namely, Secondary & Pre-University?
Here’s what our school paparazzi caught (thank you, guys, for your snapshots)!
It’s hard to imagine it’s only been 4 weeks, but everyone is already deep in their activities, learning, and socialising too!
Specifically, SSCians are fostering our 10 Learner Profiles while DOING HARD THINGS!

#SSCyeswecan!

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐬 𝐌𝐲𝐫𝐫𝐚, 𝐒𝐒𝐂’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
*We are now ready to accept applicants who wish to join SSC next School Year (2024-2025)!
*Check out our ADMISSIONS TIMETABLE AND dates for VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE and CAMPUS TOUR!
*𝐌𝐘 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄? 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐘!
Reach us via the following:
Mobile: 0917-8333-SSC (772)
Landline: 2365-SSC (772)
Email: admissions@SingaporeSchoolCebu.com
Book a visit: https://calendly.com/ssc-admissions
𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘞𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦: www.SingaporeSchoolCebu.com

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻, 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗽, 𝟭𝟰 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗦𝗖!
The top 2 pieces of feedback were about the fidelity to the Singapore way of teaching Maths; the other was how eager SSC pupils are to participate in the classroom!
What an exchange of best practices!
The future is even brighter with the hopes of seeing each other again for more collaboration (and food)!

Has it been 5 years since SSC became an IB World School? We’re due for an EVALUATION VISIT!

So came Mr Ong and Ms Yorke representing the IB last 22-23 Sep, celebrating how much progress we’ve made despite the pandemic (that resulted in distance learning for 2 school years), plus the devastation from Typhoon Odette that disrupted classes in 1Qtr 2022!

-Hosting the IB evaluation team was a collaborative effort. Thank you to our dedicated Teachers, Pupils and Parents for your efforts!
-The strong sense of community, paving the way for an amazing learning environment, was observed and is a major strength of SSC!
-We are committed to setting even higher standards for our 13-year-old IB and Cambridge school!

#sscWeCanDoHardThings!

中秋节快乐 (Zhōng qiū jié kuài lè)! 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗱-𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹!
And how do you cap a week-long celebration @ SSC?
Answer: With a performance at the Marco Polo Hotel Cebu for the National Day of China dinner hosted by the Filipino-Chinese Community. We are so proud of all the hard work and eagerness of both our Mandarin Teachers and Primary School SSCians as the performance covered a speech, a Cups routine, a Chinese Yoyo exhibition and a CPop dance!

Of course, back in school – we continued to embrace our cherished annual traditions, beginning with wearing red or Chinese outfits to school and the enthralling Dice Game, uniting Pupils, Teachers, and Staff. Our mooncake-making activity also delighted all, with everyone savouring their delectable creations! Lastly, we proudly presented the YCT and HSK awards to selected SSCians who sat for it last May 2023. Congratulations to our successful candidates!

Rise and shine; it’s October 5! Here’s greeting our 100+ SSC Teachers with this year’s theme: HAPPY VALENTINE’S WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY!
Thus, the many hearts in this post, given the teaching profession, is also best described as a work of HEART!

Like Valentine’s Day, there may be flowers and chocolates, but more importantly, there will be messages of thanks and appreciation for our dearest SSC Teachers.

And here’s greeting HAPPY WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY, too, to all the other Teachers around the globe!

“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” – Jack Welch

And with that, another productive LEADERSHIP SUMMIT for our elected Pupil Council and House Officers for SY2023-2024, organised by the Pastoral Care Department and Teacher Cathy of the Activities Department!

#sscWeCanDoHardThings

‘Twas Back-to-back BLESSINGS for TEAM SSC last week with the celebration of World Teachers’ Day (05 Oct) followed by In-Service Day (06 Oct)!

The World Teachers’ Day celebration was very sweet, literally! Thanks to SSC’s Pupil Council for the Valentine-themed event and to the community for the flowers, chocolates, and letters. The program and performances in the upper years were also full of love; Valentine’s in October, how amazing is that?

Then In-Service Day followed and thanks to SSC’s TLC (Teaching and Learning Centre) for curating a holistic day that touched on both professional and personal development!

Team SSC is blessed and grateful, ready to do HARD THINGS!
#sscWeCanDoHardThings!

Who says games are only for kids? SSC PARENTS also want to come out and play, too! And PLAY they did in the recent Goodwill Games 2023 Preliminaries!

Go Team SG! 🇸🇬
Go Team PH! 🇵🇭
Go Team UK! 🇬🇧

GO SSC COMMUNITY!

Lower Secondary goes BCL or ‘Beyond Classroom Learning’ with S1’s recent visit to National Museum of the Philippines – Cebu.
With excitement (to be out of their classmates) and joy (to be with classmates in a venue outside of school), they deepened and extended their understanding of story structures for their English class and explored primary and secondary sources for their History class, all while glimpsing into the past. Truly, the experience was both an enjoyable and educational one. Here’s to more BCLs!

Have you ever heard of a PLATE PARTY? What’s more, by 3-5 year olds!
Teacher Mabz here, PreSchool Department Co-Coordinator, also taking care of PreSchool’s After School Programme – PreSchool PLUS.
The kids have been bonding, and out of a lunchtime conversation came the idea for this party after they shared their love for making their food!
The PLATE PARTY showcased their developing fine motor skills, independence and, after, dancing skills as a result of their Music and Dance classes.

PRESCHOOL PLUS’ PLATE PARTY was a blast!

DEFINITELY VIBRANT is SSC’s 13th School Year as the Activities Department brings back in fuller force…AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS AND CLASSES! With the 3Es we see – Energy, Enthusiasm, Engagement – ASSURED GROWTH is surely on its way. This is just the start. Looking forward to how far you can go with your interests, SSCians!

Congratulations to Luke, Santi, Yuki and Kyle – for a brave performance in the 1st Annual Copa Dumau de Jiu Jitsu Philippines 2023 held in Robinsons Galleria Cebu last 21 Oct 2023!

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, the ‘gentle art’, is a martial art and combat sport that allows a person to successfully defend themselves against a larger, stronger attacker. Getting on the mat takes guts, and remembering the techniques takes discipline, calm and focus. Job well done, SSCians! Keep it up and always remember: #sscWeCanDoHardThings!

SSC’s GOODWILL GAMES have begun, and the first to happen is the one from the PRESCHOOL Department!

Kudos for:

1) Taking part!
2) Giving your best!
3) Being a good sport!

#sscWeCanDoHardThings!

A magical blend of grit and grace, of poise and power.

Congratulations to SSCians Zoey, Ariani, Miriya, Anika and Deandra for giving their best in the Bangkok Figure Skating Classic 2023 Competition held last 21-22 Oct in Bangkok, Thailand! We highlight their journey of balancing this ECA (Extra-Curricular Activity) they are passionate about, with their schoolwork as well!

#sscWeCanDoHardThings!

It was NONSTOP Games, Action and Laughter at PARENTS’ GAME NIGHT last Fri, Sep 20! Thank you to all who came and in doing so, we also got the opportunity to know each other better! As they say, it takes a village to raise a child and boy are we a FUN village here at SSC, based on the event’s success!

Another BCL (Beyond Classroom Learning) event, this time for Secondary 2 and thanks to PROFOOD INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION for being our learning partner for this one!

This occasion seamlessly connected S2’s lessons in Science regarding fruits and plants, as well as FCE on the topic of food processing.

Witnessing our pupils’ boundless curiosity, their Eureka moments, and, later, hearing their insightful reflections on their BCL was genuinely fulfilling for those who organised this collaboration. Check out what the Teachers’ said about this and even our School Nurse who tagged along. Once again, thank you, PROFOODS!

From SSC’s ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT: Definitely vibrant and assured is the growth of any child when they likewise pursue EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES! In this feature, we celebrate the current passions of 3 young SSCians.

Deanna (Primary 4) made waves at the USC 75th Founding Anniversary Swimming Competition on 15 Oct, while Shawn (Pre-K) conquered various Pushbike Challenges in Sep-Oct in Cebu and Bacolod, with the KC46 Pushbike Grand Prix 2023 as the latest triumph. And we also have Juri (Primary 4), who bagged 6th place in the IronKids SwimRun Event last 11 Nov at Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

More importantly, hear their reflections on why they do it! Keep it up, SSCians!
#SSCWeCanDoHardThings

Relive the thrill of Secondary and Pre-University’s GOODWILL GAMES 2023!

‘Twas 2.5 days that culminated weeks of preparation in Cheerdance, Presentation of Advocacies, Game Prep and Teamwork! Undoubtedly one of the best and most thrilling GGs in the School’s history, and that can only be credited to all stakeholders for giving their all in doing their share: Organisers, Participants, Teachers, Team Captains, Ambassadors & Ambasaddress!

#SSCwecandohardthings!

SSCians continue to receive international recognition for their academic excellence! This time, we release the REACH Maths and English results plus that of ICAS Maths, Science and English, which our Pupils sat for last July and August with students specifically from Singapore. Note that this 2019, ICAS administered by UNSW, was redesigned to cater to high potential students thus providing additional challenge to the most able!

Congratulations to our top rankers who continue to show how solidly SSCians fare with their peers from Singapore!

Ciao from SSC PreSchool Heads, Teachers Ricka and Mabz! Along with SSC’s School President, Ms Trixie Suarez – they just returned from Reggio Emilia, the Italian city best described as having the best kindergartens in the world.

Joining 200+ educators worldwide, everyone was in awe of how Reggio Emilia reared their infants, toddlers and preschoolers in their first 5 years of life. They best epitomise the Indian proverb: It takes a village to raise a child. It is easy to understand why their educational pedagogy, which includes features like ateliers, progettazione, and collaboration in the piazza, has become renowned.

And so we come home Reggio Emilia-inspired and eager to apply our latest takeaways to SSC PreSchool, where creativity, exploration, and collaborative learning can thrive even further. Our commitment to nurturing young minds in an inspiring, child-centric way is now even more robust. We can’t wait to embark on this exciting journey to reimagine education through the lens of Reggio Emilia!

And Team SSC brings home 7 Trophies, 112 Gold Medals and 83 Silver Medals from the recent World Scholar’s Cup GLOBAL ROUND in Manila held last 05-11 September 2019!

This includes the #1 and #3 spot from a sea of 875 debaters from 28 countries!

Thank you for making your SCHOOL and CEBU, PHILIPPINES proud as the hosts call out “SINGAPORE SCHOOL CEBU” in a global stage as big as last week’s. Now, it’s off to an even bigger stage, as all are qualified to compete in the Tournament of Champions to be held at Yale University this November! Go Team SSC!

SSC is back competing in WSC (World Scholar’s Cup)!

And in the Manila Regional Round held at Singapore School Manila last Nov 24-25, we are proud of our 21-delegation Team notching THREE OF THE TOP 5 SPOTS in the OVERALL TEAM CHAMPIONS and OVERALL CHAMPION SCHOLARS (Seniors Division) and for our lone JUNIOR TEAM to grab the #3 spot for their Division.

More than the many trophies and medals received, we highlight the transformative opportunity this has been. We can’t wait for Term 2 to start, where our delegates can inspire others with their takeaways! Our SSC delegates often shared that it wasn’t easy, but then they would follow it with “But WE CAN DO HARD THINGS!”

#sscYESWECAN

We continue to celebrate SSCians who embody our shoutout: #SSCWeCanDoHardThings

We have Chung Bi Yoon, a graduating Pre-U2 Pupil, who was selected as ONE OF THE FIVE RESEARCH PRESENTERS in the prestigious Lumiere Research Program. From a competitive pool of over 100 pupil researchers worldwide, Chung Bi stood out as this is someone who is always eager to level up his skills.

Then, we have Sophia (P4) and Noah Luy (P2) working hard together in their recent TKD performance! These dynamic siblings earned a SILVER in PAIR POOMSAE in the 2023 Regional Interschool Taekwondo Championships.

Carry On, SSCians!

And to wrap up the Goodwill Games series of 2023, we had the STAFF EDITION last Dec 1st! We actually changed things a bit to keep this event the most anticipated! The Organising Committee composed of 10 Heads, for one, stepped up even more (with an opening cheerdance; they have the time???)

Congratulations to this year’s champions… Team UK on a 2-peat! Hats off to Teams PH and SG for being models of GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP and CAMARADERIE!

Then more this year were COMMUNITY GAMES and the first ever DEPARTMENT GOT TALENT Competition! Admin bagged the 1st Prize with a Glow-in-the-Dark inspiring performance followed by PreSchool’s fit-for-Broadway number then LPS grabbing the 3rd spot with a creative Oscar Awards with the funniest movie clips ever! No doubt about it, GG Staff is really extraordinarily amazing!

#SSCwecandohardthings

Last 07 Dec 2023, our School President personally received the plaque of recognition from Mandaue’s Department of Education for SINGAPORE SCHOOL CEBU being an active stakeholder as a result of its outreach programmes in Umapad Elementary School. And with it are pictures from the recent visits and interactions our Secondary 1 and 2 cohorts recently had with their FRIENDS from Umapad, who are the actual beneficiaries of SSC’s feeding programme.

As our SSCians returned from the visit, their hearts were brimming with newfound connections and memories they will always cherish. Some say such experience has been transformative and provided a concrete example of how their minds can be shaped into becoming the ‘caring and compassionate global citizens who recognise the positive role they can play’ that we often make mention of.

#SSCcares