A whole lot of history.
Celebrating Baliwag City’s thriving community and empowering camaraderie, Montessori De Sagrada Familia (MDSF) hosted the inaugural Baliuag City Private Schools Association (BaCiPriSA) Athletics Meet 2023.
Kickstarting upon the theme “Shaping a Culture of Character, Resilience, and Self-Reliance,” the three-day event made legacy within the grandeur of MDSF’s gymnasium on November 28.
School emblems from renowned institutions in Baliwag like Living Angels Christian Academy, Baliuag University, Saint Jean Baptiste Academy, St. Mary’s College of Baliwag, Our Lady of Mt. Carmen College, St. Benildo Integrated School, Baliwag Cross and Flame Academy, St. Mark College, Grace Christian Academy, Liceo of Bethlehem, Marian College of Baliuag, and more, all convened at the epicenter—MDSF.
Prior to this, the city’s heart pulsated with life as a parade wound its way from the Baliwag Municipal Hall to the MDSF gymnasium, commencing at 7:30 on a rainy Tuesday morning where thousands of elementary and high school student athletes, clad in their sports uniforms, hoisted their banners high, returning to sports events after a three-year hiatus.
In anticipation, the MDSF community recently bid a spirited send-off to its representatives last November 24 where student program coordinators, Ms. Ma. Cristina Perez and Mr. Jansen Bacani introduced the stellar cast of athletes and coaches spanning diverse sports categories, such as basketball, volleyball, lawn tennis, badminton, table tennis, swimming, chess, taekwondo, gymnastics, billiards, and football.
During the send-off, Mrs. Ma. Cristina Silamor, MDSF Directress, emphasized the gravity of the occasion.
“You are the BaCiPriSa’s first-ever delegates in Sagrada’s history,” she announced before the representatives.
She further emphasized in her opening remarks the significance of this grand event, urging every athlete to seize each moment of the event while being safe.
“Soar high, always and forever, mabuhay ang BaCiPriSA, Mabuhay ang Batang Baliwageño!” Mrs. SIlamor echoed.
Written by: Jana Kalilah Rivera
Captured by: Ericaviel Maureese Isaac, Francheska Bettina Carpio, and Megan Edrea Ladao