Principal's Message

Dear Students,

Education, in Jesuit tradition aims to develop the whole person. It approaches academic subjects holistically addressing the intellect, imagination, emotions, and conscience of the students. It explores the connection among the available facts, questions, problems, insights, solutions and conclusions. It examines the patterns of injustice embedded in our cultures and traditions. It encourages students to learn each subject’s implications for what it means to be a human being and how one can contribute to the welfare of all.

In 1993, the International Commission on Apostolate of Jesuit Education issued “Ignatian Pedagogy: A Practical Approach” as a framework for the learning process in Jesuit institutions. It addresses the teacher-learner relationship and has practical application for classroom interaction. This model is called Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm (IPP) also known as Integrated Pedagogical Paradigm. It encapsulates five elements that should challenge the learning experience namely, Context, Experience, Reflection, Action and Evaluation.

Context: The educator in Jesuit tradition understands the context of the student and where the student comes from. This enables the educator to accompany students with a sense of personal care.

Experience: The educator enables the students to recall previously learned aspects of the subjects and assimilate new information.

Reflection: Jesuit education empowers the students to deploy one's memory, understanding, imagination, and feelings into what is being studied and critically examine what is being taught. This enables the students to continue their journey of seeking truth.

Action: Jesuit education propels the students to commit themselves to improving the condition of the world through actions that are rooted in justice, peace, and love.

Evaluation: In Jesuit education, the evaluation goes beyond testing academic mastery. It calls for students’ generosity in responding to the common good.

A warm welcome to each one of you to SJCC and to experience Jesuit Education!