Colegio San Agustin, Biñan
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| Motto | Virtus et Scientia (Latin) |
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Motto in English
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Virtue and Science |
| Type | Private school |
| Established | 1985 |
| Affiliation |
Augustinian Roman Catholic |
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Administrative staff
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Approximately 228 |
| Students | Approximately 3,282 |
| Location | Southwoods Interchange, Biñan City, Laguna, Philippines |
| Campus | Urban, 5 hectares |
| Colors |
Red for courage Gold for victory over evil |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | http://www.csa-binan.edu.ph/ |
Colegio San Agustin – Southwoods (abbreviated as CSA or CSA-Biñan) is a Catholic school owned and managed by the Augustinian Friars of the Province of Sto. Niño de Cebu in Biñan City, Laguna, Philippines. Its primary and secondary education programs are accredited Level II by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities.
The school began as a preparatory school for boys and girls attending preschool through third grade. Incorporated on November 16, 1984, it is located on a five-hectare site donated by a private land developer to the Augustinian Province of Santo Niño de Cebu. The first faculty and staff consisted of twenty personnel and three priest-administrators catering to the needs of 646 students. The founding administrators included Rev. Rodolfo P. Sicio, OSA as Rector and Principal, Rev. Alfredo Jubac, OSA as treasurer and Rev. Marcelino Malana, OSA as guidance counselor and sports coordinator. Miss Doris S. Calog serves as the school Registrar, Assistant Principal and Academic Coordinator of all departments. Three of the pioneer personnel still connected/works at present namely: Nelia O. Villodres (Grade School Faculty), Adelfa Tamayo-Lira (Canteen-In-Charge), and Bernard G. Miranda (Digital Printing In-Charge).
The Preschool Department was part of the Colegio San Agustin since it started the operation in June 1985. There were 290 pupils in its first year of operation. The department continued to expand its structure as more pupils were added each year. Improving of the curriculum was done in response to the needs of the pupils. Total enrollment peaked to 790 in academic year 1992-1993. Appropriate measures were introduce effectively manage the growing pupils' populace and sustain the upgraded standard of instruction. Strict screening procedures were also implemented both for admission of pupils and for hiring of faculty.
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