Holy Mary of Guadalupe Toddler Development School-Sun Valley

Infobox Secondary school
name = Holy Mary of Guadalupe Toddler Development School

Holy Mary of Guadalupe Toddler Development School-Sun valley(abbreviated as HMG-TDS, HMG or also called as Holy Mary of Guadalupe or Holy Mary) is a posh, private, co-educational, Catholic school. It is located along Sun Valley Drive, Sun Valley, Parañaque Philippines. It is the mother school of Holy Mary of Guadalupe Toddler Development School Incorporated, the other schools are to be located at El Grande BF homes and Better Living Subdivision both located also in Parañaque.

HMG offers Pre-school Programs in Toddler, Nursery and Kinder. Its academic offering is advanced, balanced and fun. It does not permit students' boredom and pressure despite having a subject-based curriculum. HMG has its own unique approach in teaching. It combines all strengths of teaching approaches and strategies to reinforce their curriculum.

The school is noted for its objectivve and directive from its chancellor that each of its students be able to read and write within the first year of their 3 year stay in the school.

chool Program

The development of highly effective communication and critical thinking skills is vital. HMG believes in educating the “whole child” – his or her intellect, body and spirit. Its curriculum values academics and all the intelligences. They provide a subject-based curriculum with their own HMG approach where teachers encourage students to make connections with the subject, themselves, and things around them. Thus, creating many opportunities for the students to see that everything they learn form school is applicable wherever they go.

HMG believes that children learn to enjoy learning when they are members of a caring and safe community. Thus, their Prefects model personal values, good manners and social skills that develop a sense of self, a respect for others, a commitment to community and devotion to Mother Mary and a belief in God. Students take responsibility for areas of the classroom and parts of the daily schedule because HMG creates an atmosphere that values each individual’s thinking and effort thus students do not shy away from taking risks or doing their best.

Philosophy and Goal

Philosophy

HMG believe's that:

* Each child has a deep potential for learning
* Learning should be a truly positive experience
* The character development of the child is essential in the learning process
* Education is a valuable tool for life

Goals

* To provide a fun and positive learning environment.
* To develop the child holistically: spiritually, socially, intellectually, physically and emotionally.
* To develop a productive and responsible citizen.
* To nurture in each child a love of God's creation which encourages respect for self, others and the world.
* To nurture in each child a devotion to our Mother, Mary.
* To prepare each child to become staunch defenders of the Roman Catholic Faith.

chool Seal

The seal's color is blue, pink, white and Gold. Blue and Pink are the traditional colors of Holy Mary of Guadalupe, the school's Patron Saint. These colors were made warmer to exude the schools nature of posh and sophistication. White represents the value of purity and honesty. Gold Represents nobility, intellect, and generosity.The Cross symbolizes the love for God Almighty and to the Catholic Faith.The Crown and the Letter "M" stands for our Mother, Mary Queen of the Heaven and Earth, and the Magisterium who guides us and serves us, through our Catholic Faith.The roses serves as a reminder of the roses Juan Diego gathered during our Mother's apparition in Guadalupe Mexico.

Religious Formation and Marian Devotion

HMG gives emphasis to Catholic Formation and Devotion to Blessed Virgin Mary. The Children are exposed to activities where they experience the beauty and the joy of living with God and of working with others.HMG holds various liturgical services on the following feasts and Holy Days of Obligation;
* August 15 Assumption
* September 8 Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
* October 10 Marian Pilgrimage
* December 8 Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
* December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe
* Ash WednesdayIt upholds the Catholic Tradition of The Most Holy Rosary during the Rosary Month of October.It hold various Spiritual Retreats for the Children's Parents.

chool Activities

To be harness a child's potential as a human being and to enhance the range and quality of individual and group participation HMG designs and requires their students to join the following Student Activities;
* Marching Band
* School Choir
* School Theater Guild

ocial Involvement

ocial Responsibility through Scholarship and Financial Aids

HMG welcomes every third party scholarship organizations to bring in marginalized or less fortunate children. These Students will have their sessions every afternoon. Their Parents are expected to be more involved in organizing school activities.

References

*1. [http://holymaryofguadalupe.multiply.com/ Holy Mary of Guadalupe Toddler Development School Multiply Site]
*2. [http://www.friendster.com/holymaryofguadalupetds/ Holy Mary of Guadalupe Toddler Development School Friendster Site Site]
*3. [http://holymaryofguadalupetds.blogspot.com/ Holy Mary of Guadalupe Toddler Development School -Blogspot Site]
*4. [http://englishperfectlc.multiply.com/ EnglishPerfect Language Center]
*5. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranaque_City Parañaque City]
*6. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Para%C3%B1aque_City/ Education in Parañaque City]