How We Started

HOW WE STARTED

It was in October of 2003 that the La Salle University School for the Deaf was officially opened. Previously, it was under the Community of Hope Special Education Center, Inc. (CHSEC), a non-government organization (NGO) which was administered by the Missionary Sisters of Saint Columban.
The CHSEC was formed as a response to the many needs of people with disabilities in Ozamiz City, Mindanao, Philippines. Since there was no basic education being provided for them, Sister Mary McManus, a Columban Sister, with student volunteers, began visiting them in their houses to extend tutorial services for stimulation. Due to the growth in numbers, the visiting to families become impossible. At the Columban Sisters’ request, the Diocesan Social Action Commission provided a room where the Deaf people could attend daily.



However, since it was not registered with the Department of Education, after a negotiation between the administration of La Salle University and the Columban Sisters it was agreed upon to transfer the Deaf students under the care of La Salle University.

VISION

La Salle University School for the Deaf is one of the programs of La Salle University – Ozamiz. It provides a quality Lasallian education to the less privileged differently-abled Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students. It envisions to be the catalyst for the social recognition and acceptance of all Deaf people as full and equal citizens, empowered to actualize their potentials by an active participation in the economic, social and cultural life of the community.

MISSION

The School for the Deaf is committed to provide with appropriate education, empower the Deaf and their families and create opportunities for the Deaf to engage in activities in the communities where they live.

OBJECTIVES

The School for the Deaf aims to: 1. improve the Deaf’s quality of life by providing appropriate education from preparatory, secondary and tertiary levels; 2. provide vocational and life skills training, sporting activities, artistic and creative activities; 3. empower the Deaf and their families so that they can advocate for their rights in the society; and 4. provide special services where the Deaf are welcomed, loved and cared.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

  1. Complete Basic Education: Preparatory, Elementary, and High School in multi-grade level self-contained set-up
  2. Post Secondary: 2-year Certificate in Computer Operation and Multimedia Technology
  3. Mass in Sign Language at the Local Catholic Church
  4. Sports
  5. Basic Sign Language classes
  6. Values Formation for the Deaf
  7. Deaf Counseling
  8. Alcohol and Drug Intervention Program for the Deaf
  9. Retreat for the Deaf
  10. Summer of Service Training
  11. Deaf Camp
  12. Home Visitation

ANNOUNCEMENT

La Salle University School for the Deaf Ozamiz City is now accepting Basic Education and Post Secondary Deaf students for academic year 2015-2016.

Preparatory: Kinder 1 and Kinder 2

Elementary: Grades 1 to 6

High School: Grades 7 to 10

College: 2-year Certificate in Computer Operation and Multimedia Technology

Thursday, December 18, 2008

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITES: A.Y. 2008-2009


Monthly Activities
June 10 Start of Classes
June 12 Election of Classroom Officers
July 4 Parents’ Meeting
July 10 University Day
July 31 Culmination of Nutrition month
August 13-15 First Grading Examinations
August 29 Culmination of Buwan ng Lahi
September Science month
October 22-24 Second Grading Examinations
October 27 - 30 Sportsfest
October 30 Rosary Month Culmination
November 1-9 Semestral Break
November 10 Classes resume
November 9-15 Deaf Awareness Week
November 13-14 Deaf Recollection
November 28 English Festival
December 17-19 Third Grading Examinations
December 19 Christmas Party
December 20 – January 4, 2009 Christmas Vacation
January 5 Classes Resume
January 26 Teachers’ Day
January 30 Mathematics Festival
February 11-14 La Sallian Family Days
March 18-20 Fourth Grading Examinations
March 21 Graduation Day
April 24 to May 2 CSB Summer of Service Training
May 4 to 8 Deaf Youth Summer Camp

1 comment:

Fr Seán Coyle said...

Congratulations on your initiative in starting this blog. May the Lord bless all in the world of the Deaf in Ozamiz City and elsewhere.

Merry Christmas to all of you.

Father Sean in Bacolod City

December 19, 2008 at 5:44 PM

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