Two Special Days for SFAS

Forty-eight years is a major milestone for a school like St. Francis of Assisi School of Silay City Foundation, Inc. and the school had a two-day celebration!

The first celebration was held last October 4, 2012.   It was a day of remembering its patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi, as it was his feast day, and, likewise, celebrating the 97th birthday of the founder, Mrs. Marieta Locsin-Ledesma, whose example of simplicity and generosity continues to inspire many today. A thanksgiving mass, blessing of pets some students brought and contests like portrait-making and a quiz bee about the life of St. Francis of Assisi and the late Mrs.  Ledesma were held to remind the students of the life of simplicity and prayer which both shared.

Inspired by its theme “Save Mother Earth and Live a Life in Simplicity and Prayer,”  the 48^th Foundation Day was the second celebration held in October 7, 2012.  Amazing colors, creative costumes and enthusiastic dancers (even if the grounds were muddy due to rain previous day) during the field demonstration highlighted the morning festivities.  The groups who showcased the Kadayawan Festival (Grades 7 and 9) and the Pinta Flores Festival (Grades 8 and 10) won the dance contest against other groups:  the Hugyaw Kansilay, the Panagbenga Festival and the Masskara Festival.

Also the alumni who have graduated in 1988 and 1998 (celebrating their 25th and 15th year) hosted an Alumni lunch and it was a time to be refreshed with the opportunity of bonding, reminiscing and laughter among former classmates. 

In the afternoon, the families had their fun in different events like the volleyball tournament versus the faculty and staff of SFAS, vocal solo and dance contests. And the awaited part was the Raffle Bonanza draw that was sponsored by the Parents Council Association.

The two special days were truly successful celebrations again ... thanks to the spirits of St. Francis of Assisi and Mrs. Marieta Ledesma, as they continue to stay alive among the students, faculty and staff, administration, parents and alumni of SFAS!