31/07/2026
Student Leaders Take Oath, Assume Office for New School Year
Newly elected student leaders of Casa Del Niño Montessori School of Ilagan officially assumed office during the school's Induction and Oath-Taking Ceremony held on Friday, July 31.
The ceremony brought together officers of the Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG), Supreme Elementary Learner Government (SELG), recognized school clubs, and faculty club. Parents, teachers, administrators, and guests witnessed the event as the officers took their oath of service for the new academic year.
In her keynote message, Dr. Lailanie S. Paguiligan reminded the newly inducted officers that leadership comes with responsibility, emphasizing that it is not a bed of roses. She encouraged the student leaders to be prepared for the challenges that come with their positions and acknowledged the important role of parents in supporting and guiding their children throughout their leadership journey.
Moreover, serving as the inducting officer, Atty. Junmarie Caroline De Leon delivered a heartfelt message on the true essence of leadership. She emphasized that effective leaders are not measured solely by their intelligence or achievements, but by their humility and compassion toward others.
De leon concluded her address by challenging the officers to always choose kindness over recognition.
“Sa bawat pagkakataon na kayo ay binibigyan ng panahon upang mamili sa pagiging mabuti at mahusay, laging piliin ang pagiging mabuti. Sana piliin ninyo ang maging mabuti. Dahil sa huli, ang talino ay hinahangaan natin, pero ang taong may kabutihan kailanman ay hindi nalilimutan.”
“Whenever you are given the opportunity to choose between being good and being excellent, always choose to be good. I hope you always choose kindness. In the end, intelligence may be admired, but a person of genuine goodness is never forgotten.”
The ceremony formally marked the beginning of the officers' term as they assumed their respective positions for the current academic year. The program concluded with the presentation of the newly inducted officers and a commemorative photo session with the SSLG and SELG officers and advisers.