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Athletics

SHS-AdC supports student-athletes both on and off the court, field, and track. The athletics program of the school is an integral part of the total education and growth experience that promotes Ignatian values to engage student-athletes fully in mind, body and spirit.

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C.A.I.R.O.

The SHS-AdC Culture, Arts and International Relations Office (C.A.I.R.O.) envisions an academic institution with relevant and balanced programs that complement the school’s academic offerings and contributes to the enhancement, preservation and promotionof arts, culture and international learning opportunities in the school community and beyond.

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From the Office of the School President

Welcome Fr. Alex Badiola, S.J.

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.

Ignatian Heroes’ Appreciation Day 2019

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 […]

Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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 […]

Mass for Creation

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 […]

Mass of the Holy Spirit and the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

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 […]

Grade School Curriculum Enrichment Programs

Why CEP?

The Grade School Curriculum Enrichment Programs mold pupils the Ignatian Way through the following: Bodily-Kinesthetic, Musical-Rhythmic, Mathematical-Logic, Verbal Linguistic, Visual-Spatial, Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Naturalist

High School Clubs Update

Initial Club Offerings for SY 2016-2017

ATTENTION ALL ATENEO HEARTERS! Here’s the initial club offerings for SY 2016-2017: Ateneo Blue Dance Crew, Blue TAG, Ateneo Glee, Orchestra, Blue Beat Brigade, Volleyball (Girls), Badminton (Girls), Swimming, Ultimate Frisbee, Art League, Eagle’s Eye Photography, Electronics Society, AMTG, Drillandia, Mad Science, NoyPi Republic, Debate and Speech, Young Christian Life Community, and Knights of the Altar.

News and Updates

Mass for Ignatian Heroes 2019

MASS FOR IGNATIAN HEROES The school community gathered as one to celebrate Ignatian Heroes Appreciation Day (IHEAD) through a mass presided by school president Fr. Manny Uy S.J., at the Magis Eagles Arena on October 09, 2019. It was a day filled with heart-felt reflections and recognitions. Ms. Marisse Paraoan, a 10 year service awardee […]

World-Class Filipino Symposium 3.0 | 2019

On September 14, 2019, the Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) Cluster of the Senior High School Department will hold the World-Class Filipino Symposium 3.0. This year’s symposium highlights the intersection between art and business. World-renowned industrial designer, Mr. Kenneth Cobonpue, gifts us with his presence as he sheds light into his experience as a creative […]

Ms. CESAFI 2019 | Ms. Bianca Alba

Back-to-Back Champions Sacred Heart School- Ateneo de Cebu’s very own Ms. Bianca Alba of 12-Servire was crowned Ms. CESAFI 2019 at the CESAFI opening event held at the Cebu Coliseum on Saturday, August 31. She also garnered the Ms. SUN award for having the most text votes out of all the candidates in the high […]

SHS-ADC Hosts STEP 2017

The Society for Technology in Education Philippines held its 2017 conference at Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu from April 5 to 7, 2017. Educators from different parts of the country trained for information and technological advancement not only to be at par with the 21st century trend in education but also to understand […]

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Kasalang Bayan 2017

“It took a community of Mercy to pull off a grace-filled Kasalang Bayan,” Mr. Rick Flores, the Kasalang Bayan organizer and Assistant Campus Minister for Student Formation posted on his Facebook wall after the successful Kasalang Bayan or mass wedding initiated by the Campus Ministry Office (CMO) last March 25, 2017, Saturday at Sacred Heart […]

Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu holds 1st Marketing Expo

The Grade – 11 students of the Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) strand of Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu taking up Principles of Marketing and Research in Daily Life 1 will be organizing the 1st Marketing Expo on 17 March 2017, Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm at the Pope Francis Servant Leadership Hall, Eduardo J. Aboitiz Senior High […]

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EAGLES ON THE RUNWAY: A FASHION SHOW FOR A CAUSE

The Ateneo Eagles soared higher as selected students, parents, alumni, teachers, staff, and school administrators strutted down the catwalk in the Magis Eagles Arena on January 27, 2017. Dubbed “Eagles on the Runway”, the fashion show fundraiser featured different attires in the life of the Ateneo Hearter. The proceeds of the fashion show will be […]

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Sr. Sto. Niño: our King, our Child, our God

The whole assembly of Ateneo Hearters was moved by the Sinulog spirit as the school community celebrated the Mass for the Feast of Sr. Sto. Niño last January 13, 2017 at the Magis Eagles Arena. The Eucharistic celebration began with a festive Sinulog dance by the Grade Six, with the special participation of former PTA […]

SHS-ADC Garners “People’s Choice Award” in JCAP SFX Competition

Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu garnered the People’s Choice Award during the Saint Francis Xavier (SFX) Global Network Instagram Competition initiated by the Jesuit Asia Pacific Conference (JCAP) in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis Xavier on December 3, 2016. JCAP organized this global competition for students to be creative and to […]

Love Incarnated, Generosity Ignited in SHS-ADC

Love was incarnated and generosity was ignited last December 4, 2016 in Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu during this year’s Christmas Fair. The whole SHS-ADC community was moved with the incarnate love of Christ as they began the Christmas Fair with the Eucharistic Celebration at the Magis Eagles Arena. Fr. Joel Liwanag, SJ, […]

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SHS-ADC Hosted CEAP-CeSSPA Teachers’ Congress 2016

November 29, 2016, Tuesday, was a memorable day for all Ateneo Hearter teachers and staff as Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu hosted this year’s CEAP-CeSSPA Teachers’ Congress. For a school committed to excellence in teaching and learning, SHS-ADC found itself serving the 1, 368 delegates of the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines […]

SHS-AdC Statement on the Marcos Issue

OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE MARCOS ISSUE: THE SUPREME COURT’S DECISION AND THE HASTENED BURIAL OF THE LATE DICTATOR IN THE LIBINGAN NG MGA BAYANI “I know your works; I know that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either . . . So because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, […]

Intramurals 2016: Igniting the Fire of the Sacred Heart through Sports

The Sacred Heart School Ateneo de Cebu – Grade School Department opened Intramurals 2016 last September 17, Saturday, with the theme: Igniting the Fire of the Sacred Heart through Sports. The flames of learning and fun were ignited during the opening of Intramurals 2016 as Mr. Alan Choachuy and his team inspired the Ateneo Hearters […]

Ateneo Hearters Open High School Intramurals 2016

Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu kicked off its High School Intramurals 2016 with hearts full of eagerness and joy in the Magis Eagles Arena on September 24, 2016. The whole high school department was divided into houses- Amare, Lux Oriens, Magis, and Servire for junior high, and Faber, Loyola, and Xavier for the […]

Face to Face with Ignacio de Loyola on his Feast Day

July 29, 2016 was a memorable event for the Sacred Heart School- Ateneo de Cebu community as members came face to face with its patron saint, Saint Ignatius de Loyola. This happened at the Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eagles Arena during the mass in honor of St. Ignatius de Loyola. The […]

Japanese Exchange Students: Ready to Explore

On July 25, 2016, the Junior High School student body welcomed ten Japanese Exchange Students from Eiko Gakuen High School during the morning assembly. They awed the students with their energetic dance presentation with the song Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae) on the first day of class. They introduced themselves and enthusiastically greeted everyone in Bisaya. Ateneo […]

Lives of Saints: Ignacio de Loyola

On July 27,2016, the entire school community went to the movies to view the newly released film Ignacio de Loyola. It was an important event for the entire Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu community because the entire movie was dedicated to the life of the school’s patron saint Ignatius of Loyola. The movie detailed the […]

Ateneo Hearters Showcase Oratorical Excellence in Eloquentia Cup 2016

For you, what is St. Ignatius’ greatest legacy? How would you continue the legacy of St. Ignatius? How would you describe St. Ignatius to someone who hasn’t met him before? What would your life be like without St. Ignatius? These were the sort of questions Ateneo Hearters were faced with during the Ignatian Eloquentia Cup […]

GS Honors Assembly 2016

Congratulations! Keep up the good work! Good job! I’m so proud of you! These were just some of the frequently mentioned words during the GS Honors Assembly held at the Magis Eagles Arena last July 1, 2016. Seeing students together with their parents walking to the stage to get their medals was such a momentous […]

SHS-AdC Celebrates the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

The whole Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu community celebrated the first mass of the school year: the Mass of the Holy Spirit last June 24, 2016 at the Magis Eagles Arena (MEA). The celebration began with the welcoming of the first batch of Senior High School students. The Grade 11 students, together with […]

Athletics and Sports

2019 CESAFI High School Basketball Champions

MAGIS EAGLES SNATCH CESAFI VICTORY IN 55-52 GAME The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo De Cebu Magis Eagles basketball team trumped the University of Cebu Baby Webmasters with a 55-52 win at Game 2 of the CESAFI juniors basketball final. The game was held on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at the Cebu Coliseum. The Magis Eagles dethroned […]

Ateneo de Cebu gets back at UC to force rubbermatch

Ateneo de Cebu gets back at UC to force rubbermatch by Jonas Panerio Cebu Daily News, October 9, 2015 Dragged to the mud by a University of Cebu (UC) squad that knew no fear nor quit, the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles got down and dirty to pull off a 63-53 win […]

SHS-Ateneo Faces UC in CESAFI Basketball Finals

SHS-Ateneo, UC bantams begin title duel in CESAFI By Emmanuel B. Villaruel (The Freeman) | Updated October 6, 2015 Link: http://www.philstar.com/cebu-sports/2015/10/06/1507733/shs-ateneo-uc-bantams-begin-title-duel-cesafi CEBU, Philippines – The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eagles hope to move one step closer towards fulfilling their back-to-back championship bid as they take on the University of Cebu Junior Webmasters in […]

FLY, EAGLES, FLY. The SHS-Ateneo secondary girls athletics team powered through a pressure-packed final day to overcome a slow first day and win the overall title of the Cesafi. (Sun.Star Foto/Amper Campaña)

Just in the Nick of Time

By RICHIEL S. CHAVEZ Sun Star Daily / Sunday, August 23, 2015 ON the final day of competitions of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi) athletics event, it was University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors who proved its dominance with two overall titles, but it was the Sacred Heart School—Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC), that […]

Benedict Andre Chua of SHS-Ateneo scores two of his 7 points. Photo by Ronex Tolin/Rappler

CESAFI: Magis Eagles Make Juniors Finals

by Mars Alison / rappler.com / September 20, 2015 Link: http://www.rappler.com/sports/university/106497-cesafi-magis-eagles-juniors-finals CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles barged into the final round in the juniors division of the 15th CESAFI men’s basketball tournament with a 79-47 demolition of the University of Cebu (UC) Junior Webmasters Saturday, September 19 […]

Magis Eagles Soar to Cloud Nine

By Caecent No-ot Magsumbol (From The Freeman) | September 14, 2015 ILOILO CITY, Philippines – Do more what is expected of you. Personifying that Magis Eagles spirit, the tough-fighting athletes of Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu went on to claim the school’s first ever overall championship in the secondary division of the 20th Milo Little […]

Winning the MILO in a Jubilee Year

The Milo Little Olympics Visayas Regional Finals which ended last week was on its 20th edition in the year 2015. I’m not a numbers type of person, but “20 in 2015” does sound like a nice combo, doesn’t it? We didn’t give it much thought only to realize that the event itself brought out a […]

SHS-Ateneo is NBTC National Champion

They said it couldn’t be done. They said Manila would be too tough of a mountain to conquer. They said probinsyanos didn’t have a chance. They said a lot, but the Magis Eagles would hear none of it. And prove it they did then they clawed out an 82-78 win over powerhouse San Beda College […]

UV, SHS-Ateneo in Passerelle Division Finals

CEBU, Philippines- The University of the Visayas and Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu scored contrasting victories in the semifinals to seal a showdown for the championship of the Passerelle division of the BEST SBP Passerelle Twin Tournament sponsored by Milo at the SHS-AdC Mango Campus Gym. UV hung on for a close win over University […]

Yuan wins F-1 Tri Race

THE older triathletes may be hard at work in preparing for the Cobra Ironman Philippines 70.3. But the kids are just as persistent in training as they prepare for the Alaska Ironkids, which is set a day before the Ironman 70.3 in Lapu-Lapu City. Some 25 kids joined the F-1 Tri-Race at the Sacred Heart […]

Emman Monfort: Hardwork, Perseverance and Faith

CEBU, Philippines – Hard work, perseverance and faith. These are the three important factors that Emman Monfort has embraced in order to fulfill his dreams of playing pro hoops in the Philippine Basketball Association. This was revealed by Monfort in a talk before the high school student body of the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu […]

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Ateneo Hearter's Corner

Andrei Joiri A. Teves

I would never forget all these experiences because every single one is worth remembering. My stay in Japan showed me the true meaning of friendship and family. It is when you accept the person without any reason behind it because love is unreasonable it can’t be explain but it can be shown. The first time [...]

Alberto Miguel R. Solis, III

Added to my bucket list now is going back to Japan with my bros. I feel independent and free but I have to be also smart and be aware. The International Student Exchange Program between Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu and Eiko Gakuen has celebrated its 20 years of friendship. I am very lucky to [...]

Matthieu M. Ranile

This exchange program truly made me a better person. It was truly life changing. My experience in the International Student Exchange Program in Eiko Gakuen was truly unforgettable. I learned lots of things about Japanese culture, made a lot of new friends and visited lots of interesting places. Japan is truly a wonderful place. At [...]

Jude Molen E. Odi

I was so interested to join and I was so excited to experience how it feels like to join such an amazing program. Last December 2014, we were told that there will be an International Student Exchange Program. I was so interested to join and I was so excited to experience how it feels like [...]

Gino Paolo C. Narvasa

The experience also gave me newfound confidence, independence, greater appreciation for family and friends and gratitude for all of life’s blessings. It was not too long ago when Japan for me was the land of ramen, cherry blossoms and anime. Little did I know that my image of Japan was merely like a tip of [...]

Jason T. Evangelista

I believe that the best way to learn is not through reading books, having lessons or searching through the Internet, but it is through experience. “Experience is the teacher of all things.” This is a quote from Julius Caesar. I can relate to this quote because I believe that the best way to learn is [...]

Amiel John R. Escuadro

There is a special time in a student’s life where he feels the desire to get out of his comfort zone and experience something new that will help him grow deeper as a person. There is a special time in a student’s life where he feels the desire to get out of his comfort zone [...]

Enrik Marten G. Choachuy

The experience of living with a different family, the games at the bowling alley and the trips to the notable parks and shrines made my 2-week stay extremely eventful and memorable. It was a very familiar smell. From the golden crumbs to the crunchiness of the battered surface, I looked at my last pieces of [...]

BG Abellanosa

In the past four years, I’ve met a lot of people who changed the way I live, the way I see, hear, breathe and taste things. And it all began the moment I chose to avail of a Jesuit education... I used to be a person who was all about personal glory. The question that [...]

Lucky Ecarma

Studying here at Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu has had a huge impact in my life. I learned a lot of lessons and values that have shaped me as a person, especially the value of discipline. The Ateneo demands a lot from its students, and a lot more from their student-athletes. I spend [...]

Nikki Tilka

My relationship with Christ has blossomed these past four years through the values and morals Ateneo de Cebu has taught me...My high school experience has given me the ability to make wise choices, hopefully in college and in the many years to come. The bottom line is not about the intelligence I’ve acquired in this [...]

Shaun Yu

I will never forget that it is SHS-AdC that made me who I am today, a person who appreciates the little things more, loves to do service to others and embodies the 7Cs of our school. Having the chance to join various school activities pushed me to be at my best for the greater glory [...]