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.