13 July 2020 Dear SHS-AdC Parents and Guardians, Good day! Attached is our statement regarding posts about harassment and abuse about members of our community circulating online. We look forward to your cooperation in this matter. Respectfully, SHS-AdC Admin CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email, including any attachments, is only intended for the use of the addressee. It […]

12 July 2020 A MESSAGE TO ATENEO HEARTERS                Reports of posts in social media relating to the emotional, psychological, and physical well-being of some students of Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu have recently come to our attention. We issue this statement to communicate with all Ateneo Hearter faculty, […]

June 29, 2020 Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul Dear Parents and Guardians of Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu, Pax Christi! We thank you for the trust, support, and cooperation you have shown us these past few months. We recognize that in these uncertain times many of us are grappling with not just financial issues […]

Dearest Ateneo Hearter Graduates of Batch 2020, Pax Christi! Our beautiful campus is empty and quiet on days that should have seen your tears of joy and heard your shouts of jubilation. The newly constructed bridge leading to the Magis Eagles Arena that you would have inaugurated on your Graduation Day remains ready but unused. […]

Upon the directive of the Mandaue City Mayor to suspend all classes and all school activities beginning Friday, March 13, 2020 until further notice, we regret to inform you that the distribution of diplomas and awards scheduled for Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 for both Grade 6 and Grade 12 has been cancelled. […]

Pax Christi! Classes for School Year 2019-2020 were originally scheduled to end on Friday, March 20, 2020. But in light of the recent situation regarding the Department of Health’s declaration of CODE RED following the reported local transmission of novel coronavirus 2019 in the Philippines, Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu has come up with additional […]

We are very grateful that the Cor Jesu Oratory has allowed the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu community to celebrate weekday Masses, bi-monthly Sunday Masses, and a few special occasions. Since the school is not officially a parish, the sacraments that we can celebrate in the oratory are limited. Please take note of the following […]

January 25, 2020 marks the start of the year of the  Metal Rat in the Chinese Calendar.  Rat has characteristics of an animal with spirit, wit, alertness, delicacy, flexibility and vitality.  The Chinese New Year or Spring Festival is a fifteen day celebration.We will celebrate the Chinese New Year on February 4, 2020 (Tuesday). The […]

We will celebrate the Feast of the Sto. Niño with this year’s theme “Sto. Niño: Cause of our Unity and Charity ” at 7:45 a.m. in the Magis Eagles Arena on the following dates: January 16, Thursday 7:45 a.m. – Mass for Grade School Community Presider & Homilist: Fr. Nono P. Levosada, S.J. January 17, […]

With great joy we welcome to our community Fr. Jose Alexander “Alex” Badiola, S.J.! Fr. Alex will serve as Chaplain to our school effective December 3, Feast of St. Francis Xavier. His most recent assignment was in the retreat ministry at Sacred Heart Novitiate and Retreat Center. Please extend our usual warmth and hospitality.

Our School’s most cherished assets are the committed members of our community who share in our mission of educating men and women for others. Once again, we gather to honor our administrators, faculty, office and maintenance staff and to show appreciation for our loyalty awardees in a Mass and a short program as we celebrate […]

St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, was a fervent devotee of the Blessed Virgin Mary. His first act after his conversion was to offer his sword signifying his offering of self to Our Lady of Monserrat. The Blessed Virgin Mary is the patroness of Sacred Heart School- Ateneo de Cebu. To […]

As we look around us and marvel at God’s creation, we echo St. Francis of Assissi’s song of praise as we exclaim: “Laudato Si!” “Praise be to You, my Lord”. Laudato Si is the second encyclical of Pope Francis that invites us to reflect and take action on caring for our common home”. Caring for […]

It has been the tradition for all Ateneo schools to begin the school year with the Red Mass or the Mass of the Holy Spirit. In the Mass we call upon God the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, to grant light, inspiration and guidance to those serving in our community. This […]

February 5, 2019 marks the start of the year of the Earth Pig in the Chinese Calendar. Pigs are gallant, strong and loyal. The Chinese New Year or Spring Festival is a fifteen day celebration. We will celebrate the Chinese New Year on February 4, 2019 (Monday). The schedule for the day is as follows: […]

We will celebrate the Feast of the Sto. Niño with this year’s theme “Sto. Niño: Guide of God’s Children to Humility and Service” at 7:45 a.m. in the Magis Eagles Arena on the following dates: January 17, Thursday 7:45 a.m. – Mass for Grade School Community Presider: Fr. Nono Levosada, S.J. Homilist: Bro. Kenzlee Ybañez, […]

The Cor Jesu is not just a physical structure; it is primarily a community. Your selfless acts of love during the preparations for the Cor Jesu Oratory Blessing and visit of Father General Arturo Sosa, S.J. truly made the Heart of Jesus shine brighter to the rest of the world.   Thank you to all […]

Dear Ateneo Hearter Community, Pax Christi! As the Advent and Christmas Seasons approach, we are filled with excitement as we consider how best we can celebrate the meaning of Jesus’ birth. This school year, the theme for all our Christmas celebrations is Cor Jesu, Lux Mundi (Heart of Jesus, Light of the World). We will […]

More than just “doing more and being more,” Magis is really choosing the more loving option. In the days and weeks leading up to the Jesuit Athletic Meet 2018 and during the event itself, I was consoled to see the generosity of administrators, faculty, staff, students, custodians, guards, parents and alumni. Your loving and consistent […]

Our School’s most cherished assets are the committed members of our community who share in our mission of educating men and women for others. Once again, we gather to honor and show appreciation to our administrators, faculty, office and maintenance staff in a Mass and a short program as we celebrate IGNATIAN HEROES’ APPRECIATION DAY […]

A recent proclamation from the President of the Philippines has declared August 21, 2018 a holiday in observance of Eid’l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). We had anticipated that August 22 would be a declared a holiday for the same reason as posted in our August calendar. Please be informed that there WILL BE CLASSES on […]

The tradition of praying to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most widely known devotions of the Catholic Church. It is especially significant to our community because our school bears the name of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and we call ourselves Ateneo Hearters. Our motto calls us to be […]

The Jesuit Athletic Meet (JAM) is a biennial event that gathers athletes from 9 Jesuit schools all over the country to promote sportsmanship and friendly competition. This year, we are honored to host the JAM HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION from October 25- 30. The last time the school hosted the JAM was more than 15 years […]

We will celebrate the Feast of our patron saint and founder of the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius of Loyola at 7:45 a.m. in the Magis Eagles Arena on the following dates: July 27, 2018 (Friday) Grade School Community Presider & Homilist: Fr. Nono P. Levosada, S.J. Regular classes will resume after the mass. Attire: […]

Please be informed that the Christmas Break for SY 2018-19 will begin on Friday, December 21, 2018. Classes resume on Monday, January 7, 2019. We have decided to end later in December so that we can begin classes after the first weekend in January instead of beginning classes on January 3. This will enable students […]

I am happy to announce that the Board of Trustees of Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu has approved the motion to name the Junior High School Building AMBASSADOR FRANCISCO L. BENEDICTO BUILDING. Ambassador Frank has been a pillar of our Cebu Jesuit Chinese-Filipino ministry. He has served under five Philippine Presidents in the Diplomatic Corps […]

It has been the tradition for all Ateneo schools to begin the school year with the Red Mass or the Mass of the Holy Spirit. In the Mass we call upon God the Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, to grant light, inspiration and guidance to those serving in our community. We […]

In light of the Independence Day holiday, the recently declared Eid al-Fitr holiday and the ongoing construction along Talamban and H. Abellana St., we have decided to make the following changes in the opening of classes: Monday, June 18     First day of class for Nursery 1 – Grade 3 & Grade 7 Tuesday, June 19    […]

I am happy to announce that the Board of Trustees has appointed Mrs. Annie Ferrer Abucay as Senior High School Principal for a term of 3 years (April 2018-March 2021). Mrs. Abucay graduated with an MA in Educational Administration from the Ateneo de Manila University. She is also an MA candidate in Environmental Science from […]

February 16, 2018 marks the start of the year of the Earth Dog in the Chinese Calendar. Dogs are known to be loyal and honest. The Chinese New Year or Spring Festival is a fifteen day celebration. We will celebrate the Chinese New Year on February 15, 2018 (Thursday). This year is special for us […]

Please be informed that SHS-AdC will continue to practice the June-March Academic Calendar for SY 2018-2019. After careful reflection and deliberation, we have decided that it is not in the best interest of the school community to move the dates. The decision to change academic calendars by tertiary institutions is meant to align colleges and […]

We will celebrate the Feast of the Sto. Niño at 7:45 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2018, in the Magis Eagles Arena with this year’s theme “Sto. Niño: Inspiration of Renewed Disciples for the New Evangelization”. The main presider and homilist is newly ordained priest, Fr. Ferderiz B. Cantiller, CSsR, a former grade school teacher. […]

St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, was a fervent devotee of the Blessed Virgin Mary. His first act after his conversion was to offer his sword signifying his offering of self to Our Lady of Monserrat. The Blessed Virgin Mary is the patroness of Sacred Heart School- Ateneo de Cebu. To […]

We will celebrate the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at the Magis Eagles Arena. The Feast was established by Pope Pius XII. The feast reminds us to venerate more devoutly the Queen of Heaven and Earth, exalted above all choirs of Angels and the ranks of the Saints in […]

We are happy to inform you that Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu will host the Jesuit Basic Education Commission (JBEC) Meeting on August 13 – 16, 2017. We will be welcoming over 70 administrators from Jesuit schools all over the country. Please extend our usual hospitality and support.

We will celebrate the Feast of our patron saint and founder of the Society of Jesus, St. Ignatius of Loyola at 7:45 a.m. in the Magis Eagles Arena on the following dates: July 26, 2017 (Wednesday) Grade School Community Presider & Homilist: Fr. Weng Y. Bava, S.J. Regular classes will resume after the mass. Attire: […]

January 28, 2017 marks the start of the year of the Fire Rooster in the Chinese Calendar. Roosters are admired for being hardworking, courageous, confident and talented. The Chinese New Year or Spring Festival is a fifteen day celebration. This year, Sacred Heart School- Ateneo de Cebu will celebrate the Chinese New Year on January […]

On Thursday, December 8, we will have a Mass at 7:45 a.m. at the Magis Eagles Arena to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The Feast is only one of three Holy Days of Obligation in the Philippines (the other two being Christmas Day and Solemnity of Mary Mother of God on January 1). […]

The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines – Cebu Secondary Schools Principals’ Association (CEAP-CeSSPA) will be holding Teachers’ Congress on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Our school will be hosting the event that will involve about 1,300 participants from all over Cebu. Department of Education OIC-Regional Director, Dr. Juliet A. Jeruta, has allowed the suspension of […]

Our SHS-Ateneo de Cebu Community proudly congratulates SELINA DIANNE KING BERNARDO for ranking THIRD in the November 2016 CIVIL ENGINEERING LICENSURE EXAMINATION! Selina is an alumna of SHS-Ateneo de Cebu (GS Batch 2007 SALUTATORIAN and HS Batch 2011 VALEDICTORIAN). She graduated High School with the following awards: Mercury Drug Corporation Excellence in Math and Science, […]

We will have a Mass on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 7:45 a.m. at the Magis Eagles Arena to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The feast commemorates the death of Mary and her bodily assumption into Heaven, before her body could begin to decay—a foretaste of our own bodily […]

CONGRATULATIONS to ANDERSON BRIAN TAN GO for graduating CUM LAUDE in Bachelor of Business Management from Singapore Management University. Brian graduated from SHS-AdC High School in 2011 with Honors and Mayor Jonas C. Cortes Academic Excellence Award.

I am happy to inform you that we received information from the Office of the Vice President for the Loyola Schools that the following alumni will graduate with Academic Honors from our country’s premier college, Ateneo de Manila University. NATHAN JOSH Q. ONG (Salutatorian, SHS-AdC Class 2012) Bachelor of Science in Management Engineering Honorable Mention […]

Friday, June 24, 2016 will be a special day for the entire Ateneo Hearter Community. The MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT will be celebrated at 7:45 a.m. in the Magis Eagles Arena for Grade 3 – 11 students. It has been the tradition for all Ateneo schools to begin the school year with the Red […]

Dear SHS-Ateneo de Cebu Community, Magis Congratulations to our Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu Grade School and High School Departments for having been granted FIVE YEAR (June 2016 – May 2021) RE-ACCREDITATION STATUS by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU). The process of being reaccredited by the PAASCU has not only […]

I wish to profoundly thank all the members of our community PAASCU Coordinator Dr. Jocelyn Tan, Administrators, Faculty, Area Chairpersons, Office and Maintenance Staff, Don Bosco and Security Personnel, Parents, Alumni and Students for the collective effort in the PAASCU Reaccreditation Visit and preparations. These visits were a blessed time for us. To quote our […]

February 8, 2016 marks the start of the year of the Fire Red Monkey in the Chinese Calendar. Monkeys are believed to be intelligent and witty and have magnetic personalities.  The Chinese New Year or Spring Festival is a fifteen day celebration. This year, Sacred Heart School- Ateneo de Cebu will celebrate the Chinese New […]

I am happy to announce that the SHS-AdC Board of Trustees has confirmed the appointments of the following: MR. ROBERTO JOSEPH A. GALVAN High School Principal MRS. ANNIE F. ABUCAY Grade School Principal Mr. Galvan and Mrs. Abucay have successfully completed their requirements for MA Educational Management at the Ateneo de Manila University. Their terms […]

I am very pleased to inform our community that our alumnus, ANDREW CHUA TIU (EEd Batch 1995, GS Batch 2001 Valedictorian & HS Batch 2005 Salutatorian) placed FIRST in the August 2015 Physician Licensure Examination. There were 2,921 examinees. Andrew is a graduate of the Cebu Institute of Medicine. Always Magis Andrew!

I am very pleased to inform our community that our alumnus, JOSE MIGUEL FACTURAN ESCANUELA (GS Batch 2006 and HS Batch 2010) placed 2ND in the August 2015 Occupational Therapist Licensure Examination. Jose Miguel is a graduate of the Cebu Doctors’ University. Lux Oriens Jose Miguel!

The Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola will be celebrated on Thursday, July 30, 2015. This year will be special as this is our official thanksgiving of our 60th Jubilee. Everyone is enjoined to participate actively and to cooperate fully with the preparations for the celebration. Fr. Provincial Antonio Moreno, S.J. will be the main […]

I am very pleased to inform our community that our alumnus, JOACHIM MICHAEL LIM ESPINA (GS Batch 2004 & HS Batch 2008) placed 2nd in the recent Licensure Examination for Architects. There were 1,964 examinees. Joachim is a graduate of the University of San Carlos. Lux Oriens Joachim.     Fr. Manuel A. Uy, SJ […]

Friday, June 19, 2015 will be a special day for the entire Ateneo Hearter Community. The MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT will be celebrated at 7:45 a.m. in the Magis Eagles Arena. It has been the tradition for all Ateneo schools to begin the school year with the Red Mass or the Mass of the […]

The FEAST OF THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS falls on June 12, 2015 (Friday). Since it is a holiday, faculty and staff are highly encouraged to attend the procession at the parish. Should you decide to attend, please be mindful of the following details: Attire:  Faculty and Office Staff—Red Lux Oriens shirt with comfortable […]

Pax Christi! We join our Filipino nation in mourning and praying for all those who died in Mamasapano, Maguindanao last January 25, 2015. We pray for their widows, orphans and loved ones. We are one with them in crying out for justice. The road to peace and justice in Mindanao is long and arduous but […]

Congratulations to the HS Basketball team and coaches Rommel Rasmo, Sai Bacalso, Helben Regodon, Eyu Abellanosa, and Marvin Caro for winning the 14th CESAFI Basketball Championships! I wish to thank Mr. Rico Navarro, our athletics director, and the entire community of parents, faculty and staff, students, alumni, the BLUE BEAT BRIGADE, and friends of Sacred […]

I am very happy to inform our community of the achievements of our alumni: John Thaddeus Neri Campo (HS Batch 2010, With Academic Honors, Loyalty Awardee, Cadet of the Year) placed 10th in the September 2014 Chemists Licensure Examination. John is a graduate of the University of the Philippines-Manila. Algie Jefferson Olmilla (HS Batch 2009, […]

I am happy to inform you that the UUU Orchestra (a full band from Japan) will be giving a free concert in our school on Thursday, September 11, 2014 at 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm at the School Theater. Selected guests will be invited to watch the concert. The UUU Band members will also be […]

The Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola will be celebrated on Thursday, July 31, 2014. This year we celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Society of Jesus (1814-2014). Everyone is enjoined to participate actively and to cooperate fully with the preparations for the celebration. Fr. Ernald Andal, S.J., who taught in our […]

I am pleased to announce the new member of our community: MR. NARCISO A. ROMERO, JR. (Grade School Math Teacher – Substitute, Effectivity of Employment: July 21, 2014) Mr. Romero is a Bachelor of Science in Education Major in Mathematics graduate of Cebu Normal University. Please extend your usual welcome and support. Fr. Manuel A. […]

We will celebrate the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 27, 2014 (Friday). The celebration will start with a Holy Mass (Magis Eagles Arena) at 7:45 AM. There will be no classes for Early Ed, Grades 1-2 Students. All SHS-AdC Faculty, Office Staff and Grade 10 Students are required to attend […]