THE STUDENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM
St. Mary’s Academy of Sta. Ana believes that learning is complemented by the different activities for learners that will enhance their learning environment. The program stimulates the learning process by integrating in-class and out-of-class experiences, promoting an environment conducive to growth and discovery, and facilitating intellectual, spiritual, social, physical, cultural, and emotional development of every Marian. The student activity program of St. Mary’s Academy of Sta. Ana develops and nourishes the following for every Marian:
LEADERSHIP
Student leadership involves self-awareness of one’s capability to lead. It develops direct and honest communication, respect for one’s self and to others, building trust, visualization of group purpose and desired outcomes and teamwork. It is also a way where leaders become role models/mentors to other Marians following the teaching of Christ and the virtues of the Blessed Mother Mary and Venerable Ignacia del Espiritu Santo.
The leadership program is also committed to develop civic responsibility, initiation of change for the common good, responsibility, and accountability.
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
The cognitive development of every Marian learner involves the acquisition of knowledge, enhancement of the critical thinking , utilization of complex information from a variety of sources to make decisions or form opinions and application of prior information to a new situation. Through the varied learner activities, the following are developed:
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Writing and speaking coherently and effectively
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Expressing appreciation for literature, arts, math, science, history and etc.
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Integrating in-class and out-of-class learning into real life situation and decision-making
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utilizing informed views in writing, speech through different
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY
St. Mary’s Academy views every Marian as a member of a global community who participates in the development, maintenance, and/or orderly change of community, social norms, and care for others and for God’s creation.
IGNACIAN SPIRITUALITY
SMASA provides an atmosphere that cultivates the spiritual growth of every Marian by promoting a culture of prayer, by caring for the less privilege and by upholding the dignity of God’s creation.
The activities serve as venues for developing the spirituality of the learners and making them Christ-like who imitate the footsteps of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Venerable Ignacia del Espiritu Santo.
CO-CURRICULAR ENRICHMENT
The total Christian formation of the learners does not depend solely on academic training inside the classrooms. To supplement and enrich classroom learning experiences, the school offers a wide array of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities conducted or sponsored by the different clubs or organizations. The activities aim to promote the intellectual, cultural, social and spiritual growth of the learners so that they may become productive, responsive and creative members of the school, family and society. The learners are given opportunities for training in initiative, leadership, responsibility, cooperation, service and generosity. Talents and gifts are tapped, developed and shared with others. Club activities promote love for and loyalty to the school, home and community.
The learners have the freedom to choose the organizations that cater to their interests.
