St. Teresa of Avila Academy, Inc.

𝙃𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙒𝙚 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨

This Father’s Day, we take a moment to look beyond administrative responsibilities, and the bustling school schedule to celebrate the roles that hold a very special place in the hearts of our school leaders: the roles of a father and a husband.

True leadership is often rooted in the same virtues that define a great father: patience, guidance, support, and a commitment to helping others grow. Today, we honor the men who expertly balance the demands of nurturing our school community with the rewarding and often challenging journey of family life.

To our administrators and heads, thank you for modeling what it means to lead with both strength and empathy. To the husbands and fathers standing by their sides, thank you for your partnership and the quiet sacrifices you make, which enable these leaders to serve our school so effectively.

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads, grandfathers, and father figures within our school community! We extend our deepest gratitude to the fathers who entrust us with the care and education of their children. May we all continue to build a lasting legacy that nurtures, secures, and protects the future.

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐀 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨'𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬

History is often taught within the four walls of a classroom, but for the core subject teachers of St. Teresa of Avila Academy, the most profound lessons are learned where history actually unfolded. In a meaningful tribute following Dr. Jose Rizal’s birth anniversary last June 19, the faculty embarked on a commemorative journey to Fort Santiago and the National Museum, seeking to bridge the gap between abstract facts and the visceral reality of our past.

Standing on the hallowed grounds of Fort Santiago, the very site where Rizal spent his final days, the teachers sought to internalize the weight of his sacrifice. By walking the same paths where Rizal demonstrated his unwavering love for the country, the faculty aimed to transform their teaching, ensuring they could share the depth of Rizal’s patriotism with greater passion and authenticity.

Beyond the focus on Rizal, the journey became an immersive exploration of the nation’s heritage. The teachers revisited significant paintings, masterful artworks, and profound religious remnants of our past that serve as silent witnesses to our identity. This experience was a poignant reminder that history is not a static subject, but a living narrative that requires constant reflection.

𝐀 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤: 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬

The initial week of this instructional block has unfolded with remarkable vibrancy and marks a departure from traditional and sedentary classroom settings. As we settle into the new three-term policy, it has become evident that the administration and faculty are prioritizing a holistic approach to education. This approach seamlessly weaves interactive and play-based learning alongside physical wellness into the very fabric of our academic routine.

Gone are the days when learning was confined strictly to textbooks and static lectures. This week, classrooms were transformed into hubs of engagement as teachers introduced a variety of interactive and play-based strategies designed to stimulate critical thinking and collaboration. Whether through gamified problem solving or immersive group activities, Teresians were not merely passive recipients of information. Instead, they were active participants in their own intellectual discovery.

Perhaps the most notable shift occurred during the designated wellness periods. In a display of unity and vitality, both learners and teachers stepped away from their desks to participate in invigorating Zumba sessions. These moments of collective movement served a dual purpose because they provided a necessary physical outlet and reinforced the bond between educators and learners.

It is essential to clarify that the introduction of these activities does not signify a reduction in academic rigor. On the contrary, these initiatives exist in harmony with our mandate for No Interruption of Classes. Awareness and participation in movement-based activities, such as dance exercises are not distractions. Rather, they are integral components of cognitive development and emotional well being. Research consistently demonstrates that physical activity increases blood flow to the brain and heightens focus while reducing stress. By incorporating these brief yet impactful exercise sessions, we are ensuring that when students return to their lessons, they do so with renewed energy and sharper attention spans along with a more positive mindset.

As we move forward into the term, it is clear that our school is fostering an environment where academic achievement and personal growth are viewed as interconnected goals. This first week has set an inspiring precedent and proves that we can successfully balance the discipline of the classroom with the necessary rhythm of life.

𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊: 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐬

Prior to the institutional orientation, Teresians from Preschool to Junior High School officially kicked off the academic year by taking their diagnostic tests during the Opening Block of S.Y. 2026–2027.

The assessments were strategically conducted ahead of time to map out the learners' current academic baselines. Under the school's new three-term policy, these tests help teachers identify learning gaps early on. The data gathered will allow them to customize their instructional strategies before entering the next block.

With their baselines now clearly established, both teachers and learners are better equipped to navigate the academic year ahead.

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬’ 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤

Laying a solid foundation for collaborative education, the institution successfully concluded its Parents' Orientation for the Opening Block of School Year 2026–2027, drawing a massive wave of support from preschool to Junior High School parents and guardians. The STAA ground hummed with active participation as the stakeholders gathered to sync their goals for the new academic season.

The comprehensive orientation was strategically scheduled to ensure that everybody will be aware of the alignment of the school academic guidelines with the new three-term policy. During the primary sessions, school heads discussed vital academic policies, safety protocols, and the innovative pedagogical approaches designed for the Opening, Instructional, and End-Term Blocks. Teachers from the Preschool, Elementary, and Junior High School departments were formally introduced, bridging a vital line of communication between homes and classrooms right from the start of the academic year.

"The success of our dear Teresians relies on a powerful partnership between the teachers and the parents," the school heads noted during the open forum. "By equipping our parents with the right roadmap today, we ensure that our learners are secure, motivated, and prepared to conquer their academic goals."

With clear and transparent guidelines, the entire community stands unified to inspire, nurture, and guide every Teresian toward an outstanding and meaningful school year ahead.

𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝟭𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆

In a vibrant display of patriotism and national pride, the administration and learner representatives of St. Teresa of Avila Academy (STAA) joined the nationwide commemoration of the 128th Independence Day at Luneta Park this morning, June 12.

The Teresian educators stood out during the civic event, donning traditional Filipino attire to proudly showcase the country's rich cultural identity. The delegation joyfully reflected on the hard-fought sovereignty and historical triumphs that defined the birth of the Philippine nation.

Leading the patriotic contingent were STAA School Directress and President, Mrs. Emely and Mr. Rene Magtoto. Through their active participation, the school leadership aimed to instill a deep sense of nationalism among young Teresians, emphasizing the profound importance of engaging in national celebrations.

"It is vital for every Teresian child to understand and witness firsthand what it means to be patriotic," the school administration noted, highlighting that celebrating freedom is a shared duty for the younger generation.

𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐀 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

St. Teresa of Avila Academy formally opened its initial academic block with a solemn Eucharistic Celebration and a comprehensive learners’ general orientation for all levels. The institutional Holy Mass, led by Rev. Fr. Ed Molina, set a spiritual framework for the incoming academic year, bringing faculty, staff, and learners together to pray for collective guidance, safety, and academic excellence. Following the liturgy, School Directress Emely Magtoto and Assistant Principal Flordelisa De Chavez spearheaded detailed orientation sessions designed to map out academic expectations, campus policies, and institutional directives.

A distinct highlight of the opening assembly was the active turnout in the early childhood department, where preschool learners arrived hand-in-hand with their parents. Preschool Department Head and Academic Coordinator Arwel Bulagner noted that the presence of parents during the foundational orientation serves as a crucial component of STAA's home-and-school collaboration strategy, ensuring that the youngest Teresians transition smoothly into their new classrooms with maximum emotional and structural support.

𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫

Prior to the official opening of the academic blocks for School Year 2026–2027, the STAA faculty and staff, together with School Directress Mrs. Emely Magtoto and School President Mr. Rene Magtoto, gathered for a dawn Holy Mass at the National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio in Santo Tomas, Batangas. The spiritual devotion served as a unified pilgrimage to pray for the holistic welfare, safety, and guidance of every Teresian learner. In the spirit of communal solidarity, the academic community dedicated their intentions to those facing hardships in these trying times, seeking an ignition of shared passion to continuously shape a brighter, value-laden future for all learners.

𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧-𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The preschool, primary, and intermediate department heads, along with other STAA teachers, attended the intensive Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) In-Service Training (INSET) last June 6-7 at Tanauan City, Batangas. Anchored on the theme “Strengthening K-6 Instruction Through Standards-Based Curriculum, Aligned Assessment, and Evidence-Based Pedagogy,” the two-day regional event equipped the academic delegation with advanced instructional methodologies aligned with the revised K-10 curriculum.

The faculty members sharpened their competencies in modern pedagogical approaches, solidifying the school's operational foundations as it actively targets its primary and intermediate level certifications. Moreover, this strategic academic undertaking focused heavily on benchmarking standard-based teaching and learning delivery models. The delegation's unified presence underscores STAA's proactive drive to elevate its early childhood and elementary program offerings ahead of upcoming national accreditation assessments.

The program also awarded the licensed participants ⁠12 mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit units from the Professional Regulation Commission, marking a significant milestone in STAA's institutional readiness for official elementary-tier accreditation.

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐀 𝐉𝐇𝐒 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The junior high school teachers, department head, academic coordinator, and the assistant principal of St. Teresa of Avila Academy successfully reinforced their shared commitment to educational advancement by participating in the 2026 Private Education Assistance Committee (PEAC) In-Service Training (INSET). The regional training seminar was hosted last June 1-3, at FAITH Colleges in Tanauan City, Batangas. The three-day intensive seminar equipped the STAA academic delegation with advanced pedagogical frameworks, updated curriculum maps, and learning plans specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of the Revised K–10 Curriculum.

The presence of STAA's complete administrative powerhouse, including the academic coordinator and the assistant principal, underscored a unified institutional strategy, as the workshop provided hands-on and trainer-led demonstration tracks. Teachers engaged directly in peer critiques and interactive writeshops focused on modern 21st-century skill mastery.

The training also heavily featured critical methods for modern assessment. These models closely parallel the standard mechanics outlined in recent national directives like ⁠DepEd Order No. 015, s. 2026, focusing on formative tracking to systematically bridge student learning gaps.

By completing this certified program, the participating STAA educators earned 15 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credit units accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The academy returns to its campus fully prepared to implement future-ready and high-utility classroom practices.