St. Mary's Academy of Iloilo City Inc.

Dr. Lastimoso Anchors SMAIC Educators on Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibilities

On May 28, 2026, the school successfully conducted a seminar entitled "Ethical Standards and Professional Responsibilities of Educators."

​The event featured Dr. Jobelle Salazar-Lastimoso, OIC Principal of Donato Pison Sr. Memorial School and District V-A Mandurriao LREC Implementer, as the speaker. Dr. Lastimoso refreshed everyone on the Code of Ethics, shared valuable insights about moral and ethical responsibilities of the teaching profession, and emphasized the vital role of ethical standards in fostering an inclusive environment.

​Through continuous professional development, our educators remain steadfast in upholding academic excellence and moral integrity.

📝 T. Rozel
📷 T. Dhaysan & T. Aura

SMAIC Strengthens Inclusive Excellence Through Seminar on Current Trends

As we prepare for the School Year 2026-2027, St. Mary's Academy of Iloilo City Inc. underwent a seminar entitled "Current Trends in Inclusive Education." Held yesterday, May 14, and guided by the expertise of Frank S. Emboltura, RN, M.Ed. SPED, the faculty explored how the structural changes in our "Architectures of Inclusion" must evolve to meet the diverse needs of our students.

​The session highlighted the Pillars of Modern Inclusive Education that are reshaping our schools:
✅️​Tech-Driven Personalization: Leveraging AI and assistive tools to create adaptive learning paths that meet students exactly where they are.
✅️​Expanded Co-Teaching: Moving beyond traditional models to foster collaborative environments where educators share expertise to support diverse needs.
✅️​Systemic Structures: Implementing intentional, school-wide frameworks that provide a solid and sustainable foundation for inclusion.

​By examining MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) and the shift toward multimodal assessments, we are ensuring that "inclusive" is more than just a buzzword—it’s a structural reality for the upcoming academic year.

Huge thanks to our distinguished speaker, Sir Frank, for such an empowering and insightful session!

📝 T. Rozel
📷 T. Dhaysan

Faculty Orientation and Workshop on the Three-Term School Calendar, Instructional Planning, Assessment Reforms, and Construction of Evaluation Tools

In pursuit of continuous academic improvement, the faculty of St. Mary’s Academy of Iloilo City, Inc. participated in a specialized orientation and workshop facilitated by the school principal— Mr. Michael T. Jalbona, focusing on the upcoming implementation of the Three-Term School Calendar and essential instructional reforms.

The orientation and workshop, held yesterday, May 12, 2026 at the SMAIC Gym, dived deep into a strategic shift designed to maximize instructional consistency while prioritizing both learner achievement and teacher wellness.

Throughout the day, the dedicated educators engaged on:

✅ Simplified Instructional Planning – streamlining lesson designs to focus on quality teaching.

✅ Assessment Reforms and Development of Evaluation Tools – Crafting quality assessment tools aligned with MELCs and curriculum standards—covering Pre-Assessment (Baseline), Formative, and Summative Assessments. Significant emphasis was placed on Performance Tasks, as they carry the highest weight in grading especially on the core subjects.

✅️Revised Grading, Awards, and Recognition System – Updates to recognition policies for Key Stage 1 and Key Stages 2–4.

✅ Table of Specifications (TOS) – ensuring every exam is fair, valid, and balanced.

As we transition to this new academic structure for SY 2026-2027, SMAIC remains committed to protecting instructional time and enhancing the mastery of competencies for every learner.

📝T. Rozel
📷 T. Dhaysan

📣 Brigada Eskwela & Parent Orientation 2026

To All SMAIC parents, guardians, and learners,

A new school year is just around the corner, and we are excited to welcome you back to St. Mary’s Academy of Iloilo City, Inc.

As we prepare for School Year 2026–2027, we warmly invite everyone to take part in Brigada Eskwela on May 25–29, 2026. Your time, effort, and helping hands will help us make our school clean, safe, and ready for our children.

We also encourage all parents and guardians to attend our Parent Orientation on May 30, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN. This will be a wonderful opportunity for us to connect, share important school updates, and begin the year united in supporting our learners.

📌 Opening of Classes
June 1, 2026 – SPED and PREVOC
June 2, 2026 – Preschool, Elementary, and Junior High School

Thank you for being part of our SMAIC family. Together, let us start the school year with hope, cooperation, and excitement.

See you at SMAIC!