Vice Principal for Student Affairs Christian Anthony Valino paused mid-sentence. What began as a conversation about MDSF’s character formation program turned into a significant moment of reflection. “One of our Grade 6 students this year started Grade 1 in 2019,” he said. “That means… they’ve gone through the Sagradan Virtues Project from…
DetailsA child cradles a moon. Shadows swirl across the wall like satellites. A classmate arranges cotton clouds below, imagining a rocket’s trail through space. A teacher scribbles observations as a constellation of questions forms in the minds of six-year-olds. This is not a scene from a science museum. It’s a preschool classroom. And…
Details“To every kid who feels like giving up, I want you to know this: even if it seems like there’s only a one-in-a-million chance, there is still hope.” This is a story of a girl once tethered by pain who learned to walk again, with steel in her spine and a sunrise in her…
DetailsChildren are naturally expressive and full of ideas, but as they grow, their environment can either nurture or limit their voice. We, at MDSF, support children in becoming self-assured individuals who think independently, speak clearly, and trust their abilities. Confidence is not just a personality trait. According to psychologist Albert Bandura’s theory of self-efficacy, belief…
DetailsHere in MDSF, we help children grow into thoughtful communicators. One important part of that growth is teaching them how to give and receive feedback at home, in school, and in everyday life. When children learn to express themselves with care and listen with openness, they build stronger relationships. They also develop emotional intelligence, problem-solving…
DetailsChoosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make. The environment they grow up in will shape their confidence, academic progress, and personal development. With so many options available, it helps to ask the right questions to find a school that aligns with your child’s needs and your…
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