Saint Pedro Poveda College

Saint Pedro Poveda College (more commonly known as Poveda, formerly known as the Poveda Learning Centre and Institucion Teresiana) is a private, Roman Catholic school exclusively for girls run by the Teresian Association of Lay Missionaries, which was founded in Spain.

Saint Pedro Poveda College
Former names
Institucion Teresiana
(1960-1974)
Poveda Learning Centre (1974-2005)
MottoDeus Scientiarum Dominus (Latin)
God, the Lord of Sciences (English)
TypePrivate, Roman Catholic research non-profit, Female exclusive
Basic and Higher education institution
Established1960
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
PresidentDr. Lucia S. Subaldo
PatronPedro Poveda Castroverde
Students3,000
Location
Ortigas Center Corner EDSA & P. Poveda St. Quezon City
,
Metro Manila
,
Philippines

14°35′25.79″N 121°3′29.73″E
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish, Spanish, Filipino
PublicationGrade School- Gazette
High School- Blazon
Tertiary- Prism
Yearbook - The Povedan
ColorsGold      and      Black
NicknamePovedans
Sporting affiliations
WNCAA
MascotThe Golden Phoenix
Websitewww.poveda.edu.ph
Location in Metro Manila

It is located in the heart of Metro Manila's Ortigas Business District. The alumnae and present students of this school include daughters and granddaughters of Filipino presidents, industrialists, politicians, businessmen and prominent figures in Philippine society.

Founded in 1960 as Institucion Teresiana, the school was inaugurated by Maria del Carmen Franco de Martinez-Bordiu, the Marquesa de Villaverde and only daughter of Generalismo Francisco Franco of Spain. It conducts classes in three languages: English, Spanish and Filipino.

History and Academics

Formerly Poveda Learning Centre, the heritage of Saint Pedro Poveda stems back to 1960 when Institucion Teresiana was opened. The school first offered kindergarten and primary classes, and began offering preschool, elementary and high school education by 1969.

Pedro Poveda's philosophy and principles of education are integrated in the school's Personalized Education Program (PEP).

On December 3, 1974, during the birth centennial celebration of Saint Pedro Poveda, Institucion Teresiana changed its name to Poveda Learning Centre as a fitting tribute to him. That same year, UNESCO honored Pedro Poveda as "Humanist and Educator".

Two degree programs in the field of education and business administration were offered, effective 2005-2006. With the expansion into tertiary education, the name of the school was changed to Saint Pedro Poveda College.[1]

Campus

Segovia Building

Preschool students (pre-K, kinder 1-2) and grades 1-6 occupy this building. It is named after Josefa Segovia. It houses the LEAP Center, Guidance Center, playground, and rooms for extracurricular music classes.

Victoria Building

Grade 7 students occupy this building. It is named after Blessed Victoria Diez. It houses the Guidance Center, Archives and Records Management Office, Library, and the Audio-Visual Room.

Poveda Building

This is the oldest building on the campus. High school students from Grades 8-10 occupy this building. It houses the President's Office, Administrative Offices, Chapel, Little Theater and the Covadonga.

Cafeteria Building

This is a fully air-conditioned two-storey building. The both floors are used as dining areas, and the second floor is connected to the gymnasium/auditorium.

Gymnasium/Auditorium Building

There are three levels: the first has an exhibit area and the main lobby; the second is an open area; the third has full auditorium seating with a basketball court that converts to a stage.

Annex Building

This is the newest building. The students that now occupy this building are from Grades 11 and 12. They also have an Art Room, Robotics Lab, Student Lounge, Conference Room, Vice President Office, and now, a better and bigger SCOP (Student Council of Poveda) Office.

Notable Alumnae

Government

Fashion
  • Mich Dulce - fashion designer; International Young Creative Entrepreneur awardee

News/Media

Entertainment

Sports
  • Noelle Wenceslao - first Filipino woman and one of the first three Southeast Asian women to scale Mount Everest in 2007[2]
  • Bea de Leon - volleyball player, 2-Time UAAP Champion, UAAP 81 Captain & Finals MVP, represented the country during 2015 U23 & SEA GAMES [3]

References
  1. Saint Pedro Poveda College Online
  2. "After conquering Mt. Everest, Wenceslao banners PHI in fitness challenge". ABS-CBN Sports. May 17, 2016. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
  3. Viloria, Barry (February 9, 2017). "How well do you know Bea de Leon?". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
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