Dance Presentations of students during the 11th SFCDI Foundation Day

The dance presentations of students in Grades 7-10 highlighted the Founding activities. Each of the the participants in the said grade levels trained and prepared for this event. The highlighted presentations were coached by their respective trainors and followed up by their advisers.

Each presentations showcased the different festivals around the Philippines. The Grade 7 presentation represented the Masskara Festival in Bacolod City while the Grade 8 represented the Sinulog Festival in Cebu. Make way for the Grade 9 on their number as they danced for the Panagbenga Festival of Baguio City and Grade 10 for the Kadawayan Festival of Davao City.

The energy and enthusiasm that filled the open court, was overwhelming. Taking a cue of the "agong" and the beat of the drums, participants danced their very best to put up a show as proud parents cheered.

Students danced with their masked faces.

Masked dancers gyrate to the rhythm.

Pit Señor! These students grooved to the beat!

A Sinulog dance to give thanks.

Participants pose in their flower-inspired costumes.

With activities like this, students not only hone their skills extra-curricularly but develop the sense of discipline, cooperation, teamwork and creativity.

St. Francis College of Davao Inc. celebrates the Foundress' Birth Anniversary

Sunday, February 14, 2016 - Mrs. Sergs S. Estante, Founder of St. Francis College of Davao Inc., today celebrated her birthday together with the school's Foundation Day.

Every year, Ma'am Sergs is honored because of her exceptional neverending will and burning desire to bring quality education within reach to those who wanted to study and deserving students. She received tokens and flowers particularly red roses, which are the celebrant's favorite, from the students and faculty during the school programme. She expressed that she is even happier with the many greetings, hugs and warm accolades.

An adorable smile by Ma'am Sergs for remembering her birthday.

Students showed their appreciation.

Tokens, gifts and flowers for the birthday celebrant.

During the midday break of the event, a simple lunch gathering was prepared for Ma'am Sergs. Special birthday cakes were presented and served in tribute.

Ma'am Sergs posed with her birthday cakes.

11th Foundation Day of SFCDI

Today, February 14, 2016 commemorates the 11th Founding year of St. Francis College of Davao Inc. This day is celebrated to recognize and acknowledge the humble beginnings and create awareness of what SFCDI as an educational institution have become. Students, parents, faculty and staff take part of the collaborative  effort of what SFCDI became.

The day started with a Eucharistic Celebration. The solemn mass of gratitude was attended by students, parents, alumni and guests. The attendees reflected on how thankful for the opportunity of quality education and blessing of everyday friends.

The Thanksgiving Mass was held in the covered court of the school. 

Keeping the spirits and full of enthusiasm, the programme followed and was hosted by Mr. Mark Lloyd Juan and Mrs. Eleonor Soguilon. A welcome address was given by the School Directress and Foundress Mrs. Sergia Estante, who emphasized on Education as one of the fundamental tool for a greener future of the students. As part of the school's tradition, a Lighting of Torch of the School President represented by the School Assistant Principal Ms. Abegail Pasco signalled the opening of the event. Dr. Luzminda Onor with her husband Sir Rolly graced the school with their presence and showed their support.

The Torch lighted by Ms. Abegail Pasco.

The Foundress, together with the members of the Board of Trustees, releases the balloons for prosperity ahead for the institution, SFCDI.

This founding day activities adopt a festive mood of presentations particularly dance numbers. Grade schoolers from different levels participated by preparing their dance numbers for entertainment. Dance numbers were not only presented by the students but also the faculty and guests like the selected tribe members "lumads".

A tribal dance was presented by the "lumads".

The faculty danced too.

At the conclusion of the morning activities, all students celebrated with a meal that was provided by no other than the birthday celebrant School Directress Ma'am Sergs. As part of the annual tradition, it was her way of expressing gratitude.

The activities for the Foundation Day resumed in the afternoon with the prepared dance presentations of the students by grade level. Each one of the participants did their very best. Parents as well were very excited to see their sons and daughters perform.

Foundation Day of St. Francis College of Davao Inc.

Today marked the 11th Foundation Day. A day etched with history as we celebrate the birthday of our beloved SFCDI.

There are important reasons why we always spare and set aside time amidst our busy school days. Here they are:

1. Be reminded of our history. Schools celebrate its foundation day to be reminded of how and why the school was formed. St. Francis College of Davao Inc. was established 11 years ago because of the kind heart of its founder Mrs. Sergia Estante who initially wished and continually aspires to bring forth access to quality education among those deserving students who wish to study in a private school. The founder together with the school's board of trustees made initiative and effort after a series of brainstorming, and that's how SFCDI began.

2. Be reminded of our school's vision and mission. St. Francis College of Davao Inc., together with its competent and committed teachers and staff, makes every possible way to produce competitive graduates. We help student to excel holistically not only academically.

3. To celebrate and honor the achievements of the school. We reflect on the early days of the school and how far we have grown as a school community.

Let us then not forget of how the school grew from its infancy until now and the following years to come. All of us will continually soar to our future. Let me quote from our school song, "...You're bound to guide our way. Dearest school, our pride, bestow to us your glowing light."