SPAC Senior Academy

𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐑𝐒’ 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐 | 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬

The second day of the Seniors’ Retreat at Nature’s View Homestay was filled with energy, laughter, and meaningful collaboration as students participated in a series of interactive team-building activities. Designed to strengthen unity, trust, and cooperation, the day reminded the seniors that faith is not only lived individually, but also expressed through fellowship and teamwork.

As the sun rose over the venue, students gathered with enthusiasm, ready to take on the challenges ahead. Divided into teams, they moved through six stations that tested their communication, problem-solving skills, patience, and ability to work together, qualities essential as they journey forward toward graduation and beyond.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏: 𝐔𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐞
This activity challenged teams to untangle a knotted rope without letting go. It required careful coordination, patience, and clear communication. As hands moved slowly and minds worked together, students were reminded that problems are best solved when everyone stays connected and works as one.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐: 𝐌𝐚𝐳𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐞
In this station, players guided a pen through a maze using strings attached to it, each member holding one rope. Success depended on unity and precise coordination. The activity emphasized trust and listening, proving that progress happens when everyone moves in the same direction.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟑: 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 the 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬
Teams selected one member to hold a bottle while the rest of the group supported and guided them. The goal was to place the bottle as far as possible without losing balance. Cheers and laughter filled the area as students learned the importance of encouragement and reliance on one another.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟒: 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐈𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭!
Using only bamboo sticks, teams worked together to lift a ball out of a basket. The challenge demanded patience, coordination, and steady focus. It highlighted how success is achieved when each member contributes their role with care and precision.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟓: 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐞 𝐔𝐩
This station tested strategy and perseverance as teams transported water using a bamboo filled with holes, delivering it to a basin on the other side. Despite inevitable spills, students pressed on, learning that even small efforts, when done together, can lead to meaningful results.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟔: 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐞!
The final challenge gathered students in a circle, using only their feet to balance a basin of water for as long as possible. The activity required unity, patience, and shared responsibility, ending the day with a powerful reminder that balance in life is sustained through cooperation and mutual support.

As the two-day retreat came to a close, students left not only with laughter and memories but with hearts deeply impacted. In such a short time, they discovered the power of teamwork, the joy of fellowship, and the assurance that faith strengthens every bond.

Though brief, these two days became a lifetime of lessons, reminding the seniors that no matter the challenges ahead, they are anchored in faith and rooted in their identity in Christ, united in friendship, and ready to face the next chapter, together.

𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐎𝐑𝐒’ 𝐑𝐄𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 — 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏 (𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏) | 𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲

The Senior Class of 2026 of South Philippine Adventist College Academy (S**CA) went into a two-day spiritual retreat, a time of reflection, renewal, and reconnection with God and with one another. Anchored on the theme “A Journey With Him, Our Identity in Christ,” this much-needed retreat was held on February 7–8, 2026 at Nature’s View Homestay, Balutakay. It aimed to nurture the faith of the graduating students as they seek and embrace their identity in Christ while preparing for the next stepping stone of life and its greater challenges.

The retreat began with an assembly at the S**C Grandstand, where students, facilitators, sponsors, and faculty gathered with hearts full of eagerness and excitement. As the sun’s rays reflected across the field and the breath of fresh air, a devotional was held to solemnly set the tone for the programs and activities ahead.

With ready hearts and willing souls, the buses and state truck departed for Nature’s View Homestay. The refreshing atmosphere of the chosen venue provided students with a much-needed pause, a chance to unwind, reflect, and reconnect with one another.

As the day unfolded, students settled in, explored the venue, and prepared their hearts for the sacred Sabbath day. This gathering was more than merely just a program; it was a call to pause, listen, and rediscover one’s identity in God as we continue our journey with Him, no matter the circumstances or trials we face. The day continued with an engaging breakout session, where students were divided into ten groups to share their experiences, struggles, and testimonies of God’s faithfulness.

🌟 Hey S**CA Citizens! 🌟

Get ready to come together on August 28, 2025, as S**C Senior High proudly celebrates Citizenship Day at the Academy Complex. This month’s theme, ‘Open hearts and minds alike, at S**C, we talk, we heal, we strike’, calls us to gather in an atmosphere of connection, gratitude, and renewal—strengthening bonds as one student community. 💙

🕒 Attendance: 3:30 PM – 4:05 PM
⏰ Program Proper: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
✍️ Reminder: Please bring your own pen.