Miriam College (formerly Maryknoll)

From the school fairs and high school crushes to Mr. Pure Energy, Gary Valenciano goes back to where he began in a benefit concert entitled GaryV [email protected] special memories of the heart formed in the Miriam College (formerly Maryknoll) campus live on in a night of his well-loved hits. Adding to the nostalgia are the retro Aliw Awardee all-woman band Rhythm n Babes and the adrenalin-fueled MC High School hip-hop Sayawatha Dance Troupe.

Join Gary and his guests in a night of celebrating friendships and happy days gone by as he rocks on October 11, 2024 at 6.30 p.m. at the Marian Auditorium in Miriam College.

The concert is for the benefit of alumni projects and scholars and activities for the centennial celebration of Miriam College in 2026.

Tickets are available at TicketWorld Mobile: +63999 954 5922/ +63917 550 6997 and the Maryknoll/Miriam College Alumni Association (MMCAA) office: 8930 6272 loc 1187.

Congratulations to our amazing skaters at the recently concluded 𝐒𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 held at the 𝐀𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐈𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐢, 𝐓𝐚𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐧, from August 3 to 11, 2024.

𝐑𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐢 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐕. 𝐋𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨 from 8-Bagobo brought home three silver medals in Artistic, Technical, and Solo Comp categories!

𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 from 8-Manobo earned:
●︎Gold in Freestyle 2 Technical
●︎Silver in Freestyle 2 Solo Comp
●︎Bronze in Freestyle 2 Artistic, Footwork, and Jump & Spin
plus a commendable 5th place in Character Spotlight!

𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢 from 11-Gandhi garnered 6 medals:
●︎Gold in Freestyle and Solo Compulsory
●︎Silver in Character Spotlight, Entertainment Spotlight, Rhythmic Ribbon, and Jump & Spin.

Your hard work and talent truly shined in Taipei! ✨👏

Celebrate 98 years of Maryknoll/Miriam College by bringing home any of its exclusive MC100 merchandise. Show your Knoller pride! Don't miss out!

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: In celebration of Miriam College Day on September 6, 2024 (Friday), and the Alumni Homecoming on September 7, 2024 (Saturday), there will be no classes and work on these two days. School operations will resume on September 9, 2024 (Monday).

Please be guided accordingly. Thank you.

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬: Due to the continuous heavy rainfall in Metro Manila, MC Loyola Heights is suspending classes and work beginning at 2:00pm today, 5 September 2024 (Thursday).

For everyone’s guidance. Thank you.

𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓

𝐓𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢,

We have two years to go before we mark our centennial year. The jubilarians this year will thus be remembered as the batches who will prepare for the beautiful finale of our first 99 years and turn over the torch to those who will pull everything together for a celebratory ending leading to the 100th year.

As jubilarians this year, we are aware that you are excitedly trying to do your best within the limitations of what time and distance can give you. It is almost cliché-ish to say that “friendships will be rekindled, new friendships will be formed, memories will be retrieved, and new memories will be created.”

But for those of us who are here working within the institution, we do what we do daily to carry on what the school has been doing through the years: do our best in being good teachers, in being dedicated administrators, and in being helpful staff, to preserve what is good about the legacy of a school founded by self-less missioners. And ultimately, we do what we do to honor your own legacy with your alma mater.

And on this, we are proud to see that we have gone beyond a single campus to being a multi-campus system spread out from Central to Southern Luzon and with a special place in Northern Luzon (Baguio) to carry on the ecological mission of the school and its founders. It will really be symbolically beautiful to put all the Maryknoll-Miriam pieces together in one meaningful whole in 2026.

I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your contributions in many ways and forms to make this year’s celebrations meaningful and to show all who know us that Knollers do know how to make the invisible visible through their generous and grateful deeds.

May Miriam of Nazareth continue to be your guide and source of inspiration, and may God’s blessings pour abundantly on you and your loved ones.

Sincerely,

𝒜𝓂𝒷. 𝐿𝒶𝓊𝓇𝒶 𝒬. 𝒟𝑒𝓁 𝑅𝑜𝓈𝒶𝓇𝒾𝑜, 𝑀.𝒜., 𝑀.𝐸𝒹.
President

Congratulations, Martina Alessandra Toledo! Martina Alessandra shined at the SS Asian Gymnastics Club Tournament 2024 at the Australian International School, Hong Kong in June 2024. Your incredible performances and dedication to gymnastics have truly paid off.

We're so proud of you, Martina! Keep reaching new heights!

Feel the excitement as we continue to weave the 𝗠𝗖𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆—a celebration of stories filled with faith, hope, love, and meaning. Be part of this ongoing journey of inspiration and connection!

Submit your story here: https://tinyurl.com/kuwentong-mc

Kudos to Sarina Kelly Del Rosario of Grade 9-McMahon for her exceptional performance in fencing! Her dedication and skills have brought pride to our school with these remarkable achievements:

𝐒𝐭. 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
Aug. 24-25, 2024 | Ateneo de Manila University, FLC Bldg.
●︎U14 Women's Epee - BRONZE
●︎U20 Women's Epee - Top 7

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞
Aug. 8-11, 2024 | Ayala Malls, Manila Bay
●︎U15 Women's Epee Team - BRONZE Medal

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
June 15-16, 2024 | Cubao, Quezon City
●︎Juniors Women's Epee - BRONZE Medal
●︎Epic Women's Epee - BRONZE Medal

Keep going, Sarina! Your hard work is truly inspiring.

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬: In adherence to the announcement made by the Quezon City government, MC Loyola Heights is suspending classes in all levels today, 4 September 2024 (Wednesday), due to the ongoing effects of Severe Tropical Storm Enteng.

Work will shift to WFH. Employees with work exigencies will be allowed to go onsite. Please coordinate with the ASD or the Unit Administrative Office.

For everyone’s guidance. Thank you.

Our Kindergarten K-3 class had an extra special Thursday last week as Mommy Maycar and her daughter Ysabel demonstrated how to make p**o during our Buwan ng Wika celebration. Through our thematic-integrated approach to teaching and learning, students are able to appreciate how different concepts and skills are related to one another. Can you identify the colors and shapes on K-3's p**o tray?

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Applications for SY 2025-2026 are now open. For inquiries, contact us through the following:
Basic Education Unit (Preschool, Grade School, Junior High School, and Senior High School)
📧 [email protected]
📞 8930-6272 locals 3112, 3321, 3114, 3117 and 8236
📱 (SMS/Viber) 09688694319

Congratulations, Anna Dominique Figueroa! Anna Dominique showcased her incredible talent at the SS Asian Gymnastics Club Tournament 2024 held at the Australian International School, Hong Kong in June 2024. We're so proud of your outstanding achievements! Keep soaring higher, Anna Dominique!

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬: As Malacañang suspends classes in all levels in Metro Manila and Region IV-A on 3 September 2024 (Tuesday) due to Tropical Storm Enteng, classes in MC Loyola Heights and Nuvali are hereby suspended.

Employees are advised to WFH. For those who need to report onsite, please coordinate with the ASD.

For everyone’s guidance. Thank you.

Good morning! Let us pray the Oratio Imperata for deliverance from calamities. 🙏🏻

Keep safe Knollers!

Pubmat by: Bea Hilado (Lingkod Mag-aaral Volunteer)

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬: Due to the tropical storm Enteng, classes in all levels of the Miriam College Loyola Heights and Miriam College Nuvali campuses are suspended today, 2 September 2024 (Monday), based on the declaration of the Quezon City and Laguna local governments.

Work will shift to WFH for both campuses. For those who need to report onsite, please coordinate with the ASD.

Keep safe and well.

Congratulations, Queen Sherry Jade Rivano! A huge round of applause for Queen, who secured a Silver Medal in the Kids Category (40kgs Weight Division) at the 1st Mayor Wes Gatchalian Invitational Judo Championship held in June 2024 at Valenzuela City. Keep shining, Queen!

𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬: As announced by the Quezon City government, classes in all levels, public and private schools, in Quezon City are suspended today, 28 August 2024 (Wednesday), due to heavy rains in Metro Manila.

Work in all units is also hereby suspended for the day.

Please be guided accordingly.

Congratulations to Stacey Monique Alvarado! Stacey shone brightly at the Philippine Taekwondo Association MAPAMASA Taekwondo Championship in May 2024, Pasig City, bringing home both gold and bronze medals!

We're so proud of your incredible achievements, Stacey! Keep up the amazing work!

A community where one feels a sense of belongingness, where long lasting friendships are formed, and memories are cherished. This is Miriam College. Your second home.

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Congratulations, Kate Felicity Lopez! We're proud to announce that Kate has earned a Silver Medal in the Kyorugi Novice 2 category at the Rizal Taekwondo Championship held in Antipolo City last May 2024!

Keep reaching for the stars, Kate!

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: On August 26, 2024, Miriam College will be closed in observance of National Heroes' Day. School and work operations will resume on August 27, 2024.

Please be guided accordingly.

On behalf of the School of Arts, Sciences and Education, we would like to CONGRATULATE our PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT for the laudable performance of its graduates in the recently conducted Psychometrician licensure examinations.

CONGRATULATIONS to our new psychometricians!

When your Principal serves as your inspiration because she once walked the same halls as a new student at Miriam College, earned a second master’s degree in Design Education at Goldsmiths University in London, and now dedicates her work to the development and empowerment of young women leaders, you realize that this is a testament that MCHS provides the space for you to flourish in any field of your choice.

Sofia Soledad DG. De Guzman, M.A., M.A.D.E.
MCHS Principal
HS '95

🎉 Congratulations to Sayawatha Dance Troupe of 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (𝗠𝗖𝗛𝗦) and 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗝𝗿. of 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (𝗠𝗖𝗚𝗦) for their outstanding performances at the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗛𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 in 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅, 𝗔𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗮! 🌟

The girls truly showcased their talent and dedication, making it all the way to the semifinals. Here's a breakdown of their remarkable achievements:

●︎ JV Mega Crew: 11th place out of 37 teams
●︎ Varsity Division: 14th place out of 55 teams
●︎ Junior Division: 15th place out of 33 teams

Your hard work and passion shone brightly on the world stage. A huge shoutout to Coaches Randell San Gregorio and Andrei Dominique Arboleda for their exceptional guidance and support. Thank you also to the MCHS Sports Coordinators, Ms. Kristi Reyes-Vidallo and Ms. Maria Renelynn Reyes, for assisting the team in all stages of the competition. We're incredibly proud of you all!

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: Pursuant to Malacañang’s proclamation on the re-scheduling of the Ninoy Aquino Day, a non-working holiday, Miriam College will observe the following schedule. Please be guided accordingly. Thank you.

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: To all graduates of 𝗠𝗖𝗛𝗦 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭, you may claim your yearbook at the APSA office starting August 22, 2024. You may also authorize a representative to claim it. Please have him/her bring your signed and printed letter and copy of his/her ID. Please claim the yearbook during school days only. Thank you.

When your Principal, an MC alumna, tells you her inspiring story that she once stood where you are, played in the UAAP, and earned her doctorate after conquering cancer and a stroke, you realize that being an MCGS student means you are not just learning—you are becoming someone who is a confident learner, future-ready, change-ready, and strong enough to embrace life's challenges.

Kristine Marie S. Lesaca-Saludez, Ph.D.
MCGS Principal
CSC '84, GS '91, HS '95

Our first day of Kindergarten was this much fun! At the MCGS Child Study Center, we nurture young hearts, minds, and bodies to the fullest with our tried and tested thematic-integrated approach.