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College Classes Begin!

SPC College Unit - Welcomes the old and new students to School Year 2010-2011! This school year formally began last June 15, 2010 and this Friday (June 18, 2010) is the College Students Orientation Program.

Accountancy Graduate Passes Board Exam

St. Peter's College of Ormoc congratulates Ms. Shirlie I. Mercadal for passing the May 2010 CPA board exam. Ms. Mercadal graduated BS accountancy last schoolyear 2005.

As one of her mentors, Professor Freni Georgia Casas, was not really surprised of her student's success since, Ms. Mercadal has always been one of her most diligent students. In fact, Shirlie, as she is fondly called, was a working student and was also a Philberth scholar.

May her success be an inspiration to all our aspiring CPA's.

College Department Welcomes New Dean

This schoolyear 2010-2011 marks the start of office for our new dean.

In spite of losing one of the pillars of SPC through the retirement of Dr. Teresita M. Tugonon after two years of being the College Dean, we are to begin the schoolyear 2010 – 2011 with a sister to head the department.

Indeed, we are blessed to welcome back as the head of the College Department, Sr. M. Therese Bulatao, OSB.

St. Peter's College of Ormoc Enrollment is On-going

We are pleased to announce that enrollment for college students in St. Peter' s College of Ormoc located at Cataag Street, Ormoc City is now on-going. Students who wish to enroll may choose from the following course / program offerings:

Bachelor of Arts (AB) :Political Science, Literature, English Language

Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED)

Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED): Computer, English, General Science, Religious Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA):Human Resource Management,Finance Management

Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (BSHRM) (Fully- Accredited by CHED)

Associate in Computer Technology (ACT)

Computer Programming NC IV(TESDA)

Commercial Cooking NC II

Food and Beverage NC II

Enroll now!

Classes Start June 15, 2010.

For inquiries you may visit us at St. Peter's College of Ormoc - College Department or you may call at 255-4391.

Education Days a Success!

“To succeed, we must first believe that we can”. This is the motto initiated in the hearts and minds of our dear active and witty education students as the main ingredient of their success during their Education Days.

Last January 26-29 2010, the Education Department celebrated their Education days with remarkable activities, guided with the theme: “Accepting the Challenge of Modern Teaching”. Students participated the different activities with full dedication, determination and cooperation to attain their goal as one department.

January 26, 2010, was the opening of Education Days where the Academic Dean of Education Department Professor Rustico Rom Jr. opened his arms to welcome the SPC Community on the special day of the Education Department and he let the students witness his good leadership.

The challenge for the education students doesn’t end yet, for on its second day was the Quiz Bee Competition. The participants of the said contest where told to have a year level group competition so they were expecting to have their same level to be their companion for the competition. But when they came up on stage the agreement was unexpectedly changed and the participants were being mixed with each other. That strategy was made in order to have fair challenge and to develop a good relationship among the other levels.

“Originality and Creativity of our Works make our Department Unique”. This marks how the Education Department implies its variances from the rest. There was also an exhibit to showcase various works and projects of the education students.

On the fourth day, the third year and fourth year were assembled at the Audio Visual Center (AVC) for a short symposium on UbD or Understanding by Design. This was formally addressed to our future educators to give them insights on the actual scenario of teaching career. The knowledge and details were delivered by no other than our school president, Sr. Mary Frances Dizon, OSB. She delivered the topic comprehensively in just a short period of time.

On the last day everyone headed off to the beach not just to celebrate the success of the event but to award the students who totally put forth their time and effort . It was also the time to thank and say farewell to the fourth year graduating students by giving simple yet memorable gifts for them.

“Together everyone accomplishes more”. With this motto, everybody shared the success of this year’s Education Days. And it has been a challenging event for the students who made everything possible. Through the effort of everybody it will be an unforgettable success of their college life which can inspire the education students to continue to stand out for the success and work as a department.

Commerce Days Celebrated

Last February 8 - 10, 2010, the Commerce department of St. Peter’s College of Ormoc celebrated their Commerce Days- a three-day event full of activities.

On the first day in the morning (February 8, 2010) they conducted a symposium entitled “Ethics and Practices of a Christian Entrepreneur” with Mr. Christopher Fernandez as resource speaker. The third year and fourth year students attended a symposium about “Landing a Job” which is very important to them together with Professor Freni Casas as their speaker. The sessions were held at the Grade School Audio Visual Center.

On the second day (February 9, 2010), fun games and a feeding program were their activities. The fun games included chess, scrabble, volleyball, and Filipino games like patintero, slipper game and sack race. These were played at the SPC outer quadrangle and lounge area. In the afternoon, both the department and club officers of the Commerce Department had a feeding program to some street children at the SPC Gym and presented a short program for them as well.

The last day event (February 10, 2010) was the Recognition Day held at the St. Benedict Socio-Pastoral Center. The graduating commerce students prepared short thanksgiving messages specifically addressed to their beloved parents. There were also video presentations, and giving of roses as a sign of love and gratitude to their parents. Professor Freni Casas the Academic Dean of the Commerce Department gave a little time to Dr. Teresita Tugonon, our beloved Dean of College, wherein each student gave a flower as a symbol of thanksgiving to her, for her genuine love and the knowledge she imparted to the College students. Sr. Mary Frances Dizon, OSB, Professor Doris Zamarro, together with Professor Ma. Lourdes Duran attended the program to witness the Recognition day.

The active participation of the Commerce students and most especially by their energetic Academic Dean, Professor Freni Casas made the celebration a huge success!

College Unit Celebrates Teacher’s Day

An annual event of honor was again conducted at the SPC Gym last January 25, 2010 giving tribute to thy beloved mentors in the campus.

The program started with a prayer led by BMSWSU Mr. Julius Estudillo, followed by the singing of the National Anthem.

Immediately following was the presentation of a video prepared by the CSC officers together with the entourage of the faculty and mentors on the red carpet.

Right after it were the presentations offered by each department. And an overall surprise number was the rendition of the song “Thanks To You” by selected college students.

The said intermission served as an act of dedication and heartfelt gratitude to the hardworking instructors, who served and has been continuously serving the students and the college unit in particular. Finally, the celebration ended with grateful hearts among the students appraising their teachers.

Spcians, Hail to Our College Instructors!

The Key EIC Bags an Award!

Rhodora Avon Conag garnered 2^nd place in the Editorial Writing during the 13^th Regional Tertiary Schools Press Conference held at La Rica Hotel, Tacloban City, last December 12-15, 2009.

A fourth year Bachelor of Arts student major in English of St. Peter’s College, Conag competed with other delegates from different Universities and Colleges in Region VIII. “THE ESSENCE… of the martial Law in Maguindanao” was her winning editorial article in English category.

“Winning in the Regional Press Conference despite the different competitive delegates was a great honor for herself and for the school,” said Ms. Conag. Other winners also received certificates from Mr. Jonathan Montejo, President of the Regional Tertiary School President and Advisers Association.

The conference was participated by over a hundred delegates from the whole region. With the theme “Quality Campus Journalism towards Social Development”.

SPC Celebrates 96th Founding Anniversary

St. Peter’s College of Ormoc celebrated its 96^th Founding Anniversary last February 25-26, 2010 together with the students from the Grade School, High School, and College Unit, Faculty members, Non-Teaching staff and Parents.

The two-day celebration started with a fun run around the city participated by all SPCians, led by the SPC Bikers, and escorted by two Police Officers . It was followed by a Holy Mass in the SPC Gym officiated by Fr. Dennis Molabola with the BYM Choir headed by Sr. Stephanie Zamorras, OSB. Right after the mass is the awarding of certificates and plaques to the school’s loyal and ever active teachers and non-teaching staff.

The last day of celebration started as early as 7:45am with a Morning Praise led by the High School Unit. It was followed by Field Demonstrations from the Grade School and High School, Dance Club members of the High School Unit, PE class of the College Unit, and the champion of the Cheer dance Competition (Intrams 2009-College Unit) – the Eagles of the Education Department. Parlor Games, Pig Hunting, Bingo Socials, Career Tasks, and the Pet Show started simultaneously right after the Field Demo. The afternoon activities consisted of Exhibition Games participated by the Basketball and Volleyball Varsity Players of the High School and College Unit, some High School Faculty members, and non-teaching staff. At exactly four in the afternoon, the ‘Talent Show’ hosted by Sir Kai, Ma’am Berly, and Norman began.

It was participated by three teams representing each unit. Each team consists of four students, one alumna, one faculty member, and one parent. Representatives of the College Unit emerged as winners with a total score of 152, followed by the High school Unit representatives with 148 points, and then the Grade School Unit Representatives with 146 points.

The prizes were given by Sr. Mary Frances Dizon, OSB, the school President.

SPCians not only showcased their talents, they also showed the real essence of unity and sportsmanship. They are very thankful to God Almighty for His continued help and guidance to the SPC Community.

That in all things, God may be glorified!

The Key Goes Online!

Great news for those who want to re-establish their connections with their Alma Mater - St. Peter's College of Ormoc!

The official college student publication, The Key, has ventured into another media...the internet! We are proud to launch our very own blog where you can get the latest and freshest news about what's out and about in SPC.

This is our way of reaching out towards the alumni, parents, teachers and many others whose lives have been inspired and were touched by the Benedictine community through St. Peter's College of Ormoc.