Sto. Rosario Sapang Palay College
Sto. Rosario Sapang Palay College, Inc. (SRSPC) is a Catholic educational institution in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, Philippines. It is operated by the Diocese of Malolos. It offers the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. It also offers preschool through high school education.[1]
Mission and Vision
Vision Statement
Sto. Rosario Sapang Palay College, Inc. SRSPC, a Catholic educational Institution, inspired by the charism of the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, forms Christ-centered and service-oriented individuals through the harmonious integration of knowledge, culture, and faith.
Mission statement
Guided by its vision, SRSPC commits to produce graduates who are intellectually bright and morally upright members of the society; willing to serve the lost, the least, and the last; and become lead agents of social transformation, through 4A's:
-Academic Excellence
-Advanced Research
-Active Community Extension Services
-Authentic Christian Formation
Core Values: Prayer, Humility, Simplicity, Charity and Wisdom.
High School Department Strands for Senior High School
| Academic Track | Technical-Vocational Track (Tech-Voc Track) |
|---|---|
| Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Strand (STEM) | Computer Hardware Servicing |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Strand (HUMSS) | Food and Beverages Services |
| Accountancy, Business and Management Strand (ABM) | Computer Programming |
School Events
| Month | Event |
|---|---|
| June | Class Starts |
| July | |
| August | Acquaintance Party |
| September | Nutrition Month |
| October | United Nation *Buwan ng Wika*
Recollection (Gr.7, Gr.8, Gr.9) |
| November | Academic Month |
| December | Christmas Party
Volunteer Activities (Care for the Old) |
| January | Intramurals
Educational Trip |
| February | JS Prom (Gr.10) |
| March | Graduation |
Brief history
Sto. Rosario Sapang Palay College is a Catholic Diocesan Institution of the Diocese of Malolos, a member of the Malolos Diocesan Association (MADICSA) and Catholic Education of the Philippines (CEAP).
SRSPC was formerly known as Assumption Sapang Palay College, Inc., which is closely linked with the Sapang Palay Resettlement and Sto. Rosario Parish of Sapang Palay.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1965 | The Carmelite Fathers (OCD) of Mt. Carmel Quezon City through an Irish Catholic Missionary Fr. Edward Alban Kelly, OCD acceded to the request of the people to establish a Catholic School to barrio Bagong Buhay. He began searching for funds and for the site of the school. |
| March 25, 1966 | The school received donations from the students of Assumption San Lorenzo in Makati through Mother Ezperanza, for the construction of the first six classrooms.
The school was named Assumption Sapang Palay as an expression of gratitude to the donor; however, it is independent from Assumption San Lorenzo in Makati. |
| 1966–1981 | The sisters of the Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM) assisted in the administration of the school. |
| January 11, 1995 | Edward Alban Kelly, the chairman of the Board of Trustees of Assumption Sapang Palay College, Inc. donated the school to the Diocese of Malolos through Bishop Cirilo R. Almario, Jr. D.D. |
| February 8, 1995 | The school was officially turned over the Diocese of Malolos. It became the Parochial School of the Parish of Sto. Rosario, Sapang Palay, San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan.
Rev. Fr. Josefino Victor S. Sebastian was appointed as the first Diocesan School Rector by Bishop Cirilo R. Almario, D.D. He was assisted by the parochial vicars, Rev. Fr. Gil Cajurao and Rev. Fr. Alejandro Enriquez, as the vice rectors. The Dominican Sisters of St. Joseph helped in administration of the school for three consecutive years. |
| March 1995 | Assumption Sapang Palay College was changed into Sto. Rosario Sapang Palay College. |
| 1995 | The Elementary grades I - IV and Secondary Courses received the Government Recognition.
CHED granted Government Recognition to the following programs:
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| 1996 | The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) granted Recognition to three programs in the college: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, and Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Arts).
One-Year General Clerical Courses was closed. |
| 1998 | The Religious Catechist of Mary (RCM) took over the Dominican Sisters. They assisted on the administration of the School. |
| February 5, 2001 | Rev. Fr. Virgilio Wilfredo M. Cruz was appointed as the Rector/Dean and Rev. Fr. Romeo Sasi as the Vice Rector by Most Reverend Rolando J. Tria Tirona, OCD, D.D., Bishop of Malolos. |
| 2002 | The Government though the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) granted Recognition to Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS). |
| 2003 | The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) recognition was granted to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BSBA) courses, major in Management Accounting and Marketing. |
| November 9, 2003 | The Department of Education (DepED) and Fund for Assistance to Private Education (FAFE) inspected SRSPC and its areas of operation. |
| January 5, 2004 | Rev. Fr. Virgilio C. Ramos was installed as the rector/dean by Most Rev. Jose F. Oliveros, D.D., Bishop of Malolos with Rev. Fr. Rolando Espiritu as the Vice Rector. |
| 2006–2008 | The following instructional facilities were renovated and improved such as Science Laboratory, Library Physical Setup, Home Economics Room, and Computer Laboratory. Speech Laboratory was built.
Pre School classrooms were air-conditioned. |
| June 10, 2009 | Rev. Fr. Teodoro F. Bulawit was welcomed to the SRSPC family. |
| June 30, 2009 | Rev. Fr. Bulawit was appointed as rector/dean and Rev. Fr. Ulysses Reyes as the vice rector by the Most Rev. Jose F. Oliveros, D.D., Bishop of Malolos. |
| August 22, 2009 | Rev Fr. Bulawit was installed as the rector/dean by Most Rev. Jose F. Oliveros, D.D., with Rev. Fr. Ulysses Reyes as the vice rector. |
Logo and motto
The three doves
The dove signifies the Triune God. The infant Jesus at the center carried in the loving arms of the Blessed Mother is the revelation of the Holy Trinity.
Sun
It symbolizes the Roman's sun day. However, as early as the second century, Christian called Christ as the Sun. This day is also attributed to the day of Christ's resurrection.
Mountain
It represents the location of the school which is mountainous. It is in one of the barangays of the City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.
Brook/rivulet or flowing water
The small river/rivulet or brook called "sapa" in Tagalog depicts the location of the school at Sapang Palay. Water is associated with the triple pouring of water at baptism.
First field
It represents the paddies where the "palay" are planted and harvested. Rice is a staple food of the Filipinos. It also denotes the exact site of the school. It is called "Sapa ng Palay". It is closely linked with the Israelites story in Exodus, their hasty departure from Egypt, from slavery to freedom.
Second field
This yields a harvest for the wheat and the grapes. These wheat and grapes are made into the bread and wine which are transformed into the body and blood of Christ in the Holy Eucharist in the process called transubstantiation.
Four houses or homes
These represent the basic ecclesiastical communities, the Catholic Christian Community of Sapang Palay.
External links
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