DIVING FOR PEARLS

As school year 2011-2012 draws to a close, I put on my thinking cap once again and start mapping out the events for next school year. I've been promoting the coming 30th anniversary of Veritas Parochial School since after the 25th anniversary (I tend to plan waaaaay ahead,sorry), so I hope that Veritans everywhere will embrace the idea and do some pearl-diving with me! Most of the events are still on the drawing board, and I don't want to spoil the surprise. But let me just say that the celebrations will highlight two things: our lasting links with the parish (ROLP) and our academic excellence. If that's not enough, we're thinking of Saturday nights in February 2013 where our alumni, parents, students, teachers and staff will be treated to the best that Philippine and global culture has to offer (there's a big event in October 2012, but that's another story). Our fundraising efforts will hopefully bear fruit, as the school moves to welcome more scholars from the public schools of our parish and neighboring communities. That is the essence of a parochial school, after all: our doors are open to all children seeking holistic Christian education. The coming year's milestone events are also the perfect opportunity to revisit our history--from our humble beginnings as a CWL-run preschool to an academic institution known for its curricular and co-curricular programs. Through it all, we have remained warm and familial, always welcoming our alumni, and yes, our alumni's kids (Some teachers can now call themselves "grandmotthers":))! I enjoin parents and alumni to visit the school, bring memorabilia, share stories, and contribute to the school's ongoing growth. We seek to bring Christ into every lesson, every activity, ever exam, every program. We hope that this coming Pearl Anniversary will light up our lives and hearts, as we share in the fruits of 30 years of Education in Christ's Truth.