Motto in English Virtue and Science Established 1985 Students Approximately 3,016 Headquarters Biñan, Philippines Colors Red, Gold | Type Private school Administrative staff Approximately 228 Mascot Eagle Founded 1985 | |
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Affiliation AugustinianRoman Catholic Motto Virtus et Scientia (Latin) Similar Colegio San Agustin – Makati, Colegio San Agustin – Bacolod, Colegio de Santo Tomas – Recoletos Similar Abel cheramim, Cave of Adullam, Azal (Bible) | ||
Colegio San Agustin – Biñan (abbreviated as CSA or CSA-Biñan) is a Catholic school owned and managed by the Augustinian Friars of the Province of Sto. Niño de Cebu in Biñan City, Laguna, Philippines. Its primary and secondary education programs are accredited Level II by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities.
Contents
- History
- Patron saint
- Present status
- Symbols and meanings
- Basic education
- Co Curricular Clubs in the High School
- Co Curricular Clubs in the Grade School
- College Courses
- Present Augustinian Administrators
- References
History
The school began as a preparatory school for boys and girls attending preschool through third grade. Incorporated on November 16, 1984, it is located on a five-hectare site donated by a private land developer to the Augustinian Province of Santo Niño de Cebu. The first faculty and staff consisted of twenty personnel and three priest-administrators catering to the needs of 646 students. The founding administrators included Rev. Rodolfo P. Sicio, OSA as Rector and Principal, Rev. Alfredo Jubac, OSA as treasurer and Rev. Marcelino Malana, OSA as guidance counselor and sports coordinator. Miss Doris S. Calog serves as the school Registrar, Assistant Principal and Academic Coordinator of all departments. Three of the pioneer personnel still connected/works at present namely: Nelia O. Villodres (Grade School Faculty), Adelfa Tamayo-Lira (Canteen-In-Charge), and Bernard G. Miranda (Digital Printing In-Charge).
The Preschool Department was part of the Colegio San Agustin since it started the operation in June 1985. There were 290 pupils in its first year of operation. The department continued to expand its structure as more pupils were added each year. Improving of the curriculum was done in response to the needs of the pupils. Total enrollment peaked to 790 in academic year 1992-1993. Appropriate measures were introduce effectively manage the growing pupils' populace and sustain the upgraded standard of instruction. Strict screening procedures were also implemented both for admission of pupils and for hiring of faculty.
Patron saint
The College is named in honor of St. Augustine of Hippo, a key figure in the doctrinal development of Western Christianity and a "Doctor of the Church." Two of his surviving works, namely, "The Confessions" (his autobiography) and "The City of God," are regarded as Western classics. Augustine is often considered to be one of the theological fountainheads of the Reformation because of his teaching on salvation and grace. Martin Luther, perhaps the greatest figure of the Reformation, was himself an Augustinian friar.
Other English speaking Augustinian Schools with the same patron include Colegio San Agustin-Makati, Colegio del Santo Niño (Cebu), Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, St. Augustine's College, Brookvale in Sydney, Australia, St. Augustine College Preparatory School, Richland, New Jersey; St. Augustine High School, San Diego, California; and Austin Preparatory School in Reading, Massachusetts - all three in the United States; and St. Augustine College in Malta.
Present status
Colegio San Agustin-Biñan features modern and air-conditioned classrooms and facilities, including a multi-purpose gymnasium. The school offers Wi-Fi Internet hotspots throughout the campus. The PAASCU, an accrediting entity that oversees strict compliance with educational standards, has awarded the school the Level II-accredited status.