After conducting a series of community discernment sessions and a thorough search process, I am pleased to announce that the ADI-SMCS Board of Trustees, in its regular meeting last 03.March.2021, has approved the re-appointment of Dr. Herman Lagon as Inegrated Basic Education Principal for another term of three (3) years, effective School Year 2021-2022.
We thank Sir H for his generosity and availability in taking on this important responsibility for another three years. I particularly ask Sir H to take the lead in the following:
- The complete integration of our K-12 levels into a seamless whole, both in terms of structure and programs;
- The integration of Ignatian core values that will make our Ignatian & Catholic identity palpable in all our school programs, whether academic, spiritual, psycho-emotional or social;
- The smooth transition from online / remote learning to other modes of learning compatible with the conditions of the next normal;
- To go for greater depth rather than breadth in our school programs.
I thank the Search Committee headed by Fr. Neupito Saicon Jr., SJ, along with the other committee members: Ms. Agnes Gatpatan, Ms. Tyza Faith Arenga, Mr. Primo Escobañez, Mr. John Anthony Estolloso, Ms. Leonora Lubaton, Ms. Ervie Quiros, Mr. Ronel Mark Suarez, and Ms. Jerex Nikka Tale. On behalf of the entire school community, thank you for diligently exercising your duties in facilitating the discernment process and for sifting through all the data gathered, constantly being sensitive to the movement of the Spirit all throughout the discernment process.
As we pursue the renewal of our school programs in this time of transition, we commend Sir H and our faculty to the care of our Fr. Ignatius. May Iñigo’s conversion serve as an inspiration for us to always pursue the magis, constantly aiming to be the Lord’s best instruments of love and service.