Marist School (Marikina)
Marist School (Tagalog: Paaralang Marist) is a Catholic school for boys located in Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines established by the Marist Brothers in 1964. The school currently holds a level III accreditation from PAASCU and is considered to be the largest educational institution for boys in Marikina City.[1] This was the second school founded by the Marist Brothers in the Philippines; the first one was the Notre Dame of Dadiangas University in General Santos City[2].
Paaralang Marist sa Marikina | |
Motto | Ad Jesum per Mariam (Latin) |
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Motto in English | All to Jesus through Mary |
Type | Private Roman Catholic Non-profit All boys Basic education institution |
Established | August 3, 1964 |
Founder | Marist Brothers |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Marist Brothers) |
Academic affiliation | PAASCU |
President | Br. Allan J. De Castro, FMS |
Principal | Mr. John Benjamin C. Balatbat (IBEd Principal) |
Director | Ms. Imelda C. Carmona (Student Services Directress) Ar. Leo Thomas C. Marcelino (Physical Plant Director) Mr. Joel H. Hubalde (Sports Director) |
Address | 83 Champagnat Avenue, Marikina Heights , , , |
Campus | Urban campus 13 hectares |
Grade labels | K to 12 |
Alma Mater song | The Marist Hymn |
Colors | Blue and Gold |
Sports | School intramural sports Volleyball, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee, Water Polo, Chess, Table Tennis, and Badminton |
Mascot | Golden Bears |
Website | maristschool.edu.ph |
Location in Metro Manila |
History
In 1964, the Marist Brothers of the Schools, or Institutum Fratrum Maristarum a Scholis (FMS), established the Marist School.[3]
The school adopted the Integrated Basic Education (IBED) system in 1998-1999, headed by a school principal and five (5) cluster assistant principals.
Academics
PAASCU Accreditation
Marist School is accredited by the Federation of Accrediting Association of the Philippines (FAAP) through the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). Currently, Marist School has a level III accreditation from PAASCU. It is the highest possible accreditation for basic education.[4]
Physical Education
Marist School Athletic League
The Marist School Athletic League has been running from its inception in the early 1990s up to the present. The Marist School Athletic League or MSAL is an annual and year-round sports competition. All classes of the same level compete in events such as volleyball, basketball, ultimate frisbee, water polo, chess, table tennis, and badminton. Classes or sections wear their class-designed uniforms bearing their class name. Awards are given out at the August opening ceremony for different categories such as best uniform, best muse, and best banner for each year level.
Sports Facilities
Marist School is the first school in Marikina City to have a swimming pool. It has two tennis courts, a track and field oval, a football pitch, a baseball field and seven basketball/volleyball courts—three courts in the High School gym, another court in the Grade School gym and one in the Gymnasium near Gate 1.
School administration
# | Name | Position |
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1 | Br. Allan J. De Castro, FMS | School President |
2 | John Benjamin Balatbat | IBED Principal |
3 | Mar Caro | Cluster 1 Asst. Principal |
4 | Lope Nemiaga | Cluster 2 Asst. Principal |
5 | Glorita Gay Fan, Ph.D. | Cluster 3 Asst. Principal |
6 | Charissa Guevarra | Cluster 4 Asst. Principal |
Past Administrators
Directors
# | Name | Term |
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1 | Br. Bernard Curtin, FMS | 1964–1970 |
2 | Br. Eugene Pius Tajo, FMS | 1970–1973 |
3 | Br. Herbert Daniel Dumont, FMS | 1973–1975 |
4 | Defunct (Currently called President) |
1975–Present |
Presidents
# | Name | Nominal Address | Term in office |
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1 | Br. Crispin Betita, FMS | Brother Crispin | 1975–1982 |
2 | Br. Paul J. Meuten, FMS | Brother Paul | 1982–1986 |
3 | Br. Jesus Agbuya, FMS | Brother Jess | 1986–1988 |
4 | Br. Manuel De Leon, FMS | Brother Manny | 1988–2003 |
5 | Br. Teodulo Fernandez, FMS | Brother Ted | 2003–2006 |
6 | Br. Paterno S. Corpus, FMS | Brother Pat | 2006–2014 |
7 | Br. Niño M. Pizarro, FMS | Brother Niño | 2014-2020 |
8 | Br. Allan J. De Castro,FMS | Brother Allan | 2020-Present |
Principals
# | Name | Position | Term |
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1 | Christine Stokes | IBED Principal | 1998–2008 |
2 | Mr. Camilo Fernandez | IBED Principal | 2008–2014 |
3 | Mr. John Benjamin C. Balatbat | IBED Principal | 2014–Present |
Notable alumni
- Cesar Purisima, Former Secretary, Department of Finance
- Gen. Emmanuel Bautista, Former Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines
- Lt. Gen. Oscar Lopez, Former Superintendent, Philippine Military Academy, AFP
- Jose Rafael Diaz, San Mateo, Rizal Vice Mayor
- Miro Quimbo, Former Marikina City Representative (2nd District)
- Marion Andres, Marikina City Vice Mayor
- Casimiro “Jun” Ynares III, Former Antipolo City Mayor, Former Rizal Province Governor
External links
References and notes
- Marist School Marikina
- "History". Notre Dame of Dadiangas University.
- Institutum Fratrum Maristarum a Scholis (FMS) Archived 2011-07-25 at the Wayback Machine
- PAASCU Accreditation Archived 2011-10-04 at the Wayback Machine Accessed April 3, 2009