USJ-R Senior High School Department

“Let it be done to me according to Your word.” — Luke 1:38 🌸🙏

This May, we gather once again in faith, devotion, and service as we officially launch our continuing Community Outreach Program "Mga Bulak kang Maria: A Marian Catechetical Ministry Program for Kids and Parents". The catechetical sessions will be held every Sunday of May from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Shrine of San Pedro Calungsod, Cebu City.

Inspired by the life and virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary, this program invites children to deepen their faith by following Mary’s example of humility, obedience, courage, and complete trust in God. Through catechesis, prayer, Marian reflections, and meaningful activities, we hope to guide young hearts closer to Jesus through the loving guidance of our Blessed Mother.

Following the success of Giya ni Pedro, this COP initiative, in partnership with the USJR SHS Christian Life Formation Cluster and alumni community, continues our shared mission of forming Christ-centered places while empowering our young catechists and volunteers to become living witnesses of faith, service, and love.

For donations, preferably school supplies, please visit the SHS office.

To Jesus, through Mary! 🌷✨

| Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1239, s. 2026:

•All classes and work are suspended starting at 12:00 PM on May 6, 2026.

•Scheduled onsite student activities in the afternoon on May 6, 2026, will proceed as usual.

•There will be no work and classes on May 7-8,2026.

•Classes and work on May 9, 2026, will resume as usual.

Please refer only to the official page of USJ-R for verified announcements and avoid sharing unconfirmed information.

| Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 1239, s. 2026:

•All classes and work are suspended starting at 12:00 PM on May 6, 2026.
•Scheduled onsite student activities in the afternoon on May 6, 2026, will proceed as usual.
•There will be no work and classes on May 7-8,2026.
•Classes and work on May 9, 2026, will resume as usual.

Please refer only to the official page of USJ-R for verified announcements and avoid sharing unconfirmed information.

#𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 | USJ-R SHS STEMmer bags silver in StemCo Math tilt, secures ticket to Global Finals '26

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Sophia Alesandra Olano, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) strand student of the University of San Jose-Recoletos Senior High School Department (USJ-R SHS) clinched a silver medal in the StemCo Global Math Olympiad National Round Competition, April 28, via StemCo online platform.

Taking a leap beyond her comfort zone, she participated in the competition as a means to explore the Singaporean curriculum and test her abilities, describing it as a “big challenge” for its difference from the Philippine curriculum.

She shared that engaging with the program exposed her to pressure and self-doubt upon seeing the practice sets. But it ultimately pushed her to gradually unravel her understanding of the subject beyond just numbers.

“I've always believed that Math was never meant to be a source of anxiety, rather, it was meant to be a tool for us to wonder and I have always seen Math as a space where I am free to explore, learn, and eventually soar its vastness," she said.

Her win, however, wasn’t shaped by prior experience but rooted in her strong belief and her parents' constant support.

“I joined mostly for the experience of trying out the Singaporean curriculum, so I wasn’t expecting to be given a seat for the Global Finals,” she said.

“I didn't really tell anyone about the competition except for my parents, [as] they were the ones who supported me and helped me prepare through the whole process," she added.

Olano also extended her gratitude to the USJ-R SHS Math and Engineering Cluster Academic Chairman Rona Mae Banlasan for being her inspiration in the competition.

"To Miss Rona, she has always been the reason I push beyond what I'm capable of to explore and learn so many things. I’m truly grateful! [sic]"

With her silver finish in the StemCo Global Math Olympiad National Round, Olano advances to the Global Finals in Singapore this June, marking a step forward in her journey beyond local boundaries and into the international stage.

𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | Jannin Tzeitel Garcia
𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 | Mitz Julianne Gabutan

Happy Adelante Birthday, Ms. Nichole Angela Amor Labiano! 🎈🎂🎉

Sa aming g**o ng LMC–Filipino Cluster na patuloy na nagsisikap at buong pusong ibinibigay ang kanyang makakaya sa gitna ng patuloy na paglalakbay sa pagtuturo, taos-pusong pagbati ng maligayang kaarawan! Nawa’y patuloy kang gabayan ng Poong Maykapal sa iyong mga adhikain, paglago, at misyon sa larangan ng edukasyon. Ang iyong pagpupursige, pasensya, at hangaring makapagbigay-inspirasyon ay tunay na mahalaga sa iyong mga mag-aaral at kasamahan.

Maraming salamat sa iyong dedikasyon bilang g**o, kasamahan, at kaibigan. Nawa’y mapuno ang iyong araw ng saya, kapayapaan, at pag-asa. Padayon sa iyong misyon! 🎉✨