Family spirit among Marist School

With the theme “Weave and live life in the spirit of faith and sportsmanship”, the  biennial High School Marist Meet in the Philippines was hosted this year by the Notre Dame of Kidapawan College on January 29 – 31, 2019 and was participated by seven schools; Marist School of Marikina, Notre Dame of Cotabato (NDC), Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU) Espina and Lagao Campuses, Notre Dame of Jolo – Kasulutan (NDJ), Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) and Notre Dame of Kidapawan College (NDKC).

Br. Lindley H. Sionosa, FMS, the Marist East Asia Vice Provincial and Philippine Sector Coordinator graced the occasion as the Guest Speaker while Br. Manuel V. de Leon, FMS, the College President welcomed the participants to NDKC and Kidapawan City.

The gathering featured various academic, socio-cultural and sports competitions.

The meet ended with the Awarding Ceremony and Solidarity Night that evidently have shown the camaraderie and family spirit among the participants.

The next Marist Meet will be held in 2021 and will be hosted by the Notre Dame of Marbel University – IBED in Koronadal City, South Cotabato, Philippines.

Inspired by the pedagogical approach of St. Marcellin Champagnat of making every school as a center of faith and life, the Marist Meet is committed to build character by providing the venue for students to practice the values of sportsmanship and family spirit among Marist School in the Philippines; hone competence by promoting the development of proficiencies and capabilities for the advancement and development of persons and the society as a whole; and  enhance cultureby guiding the students to actualize the Marist core values and the demand for excellence.