Lourdes School of Mandaluyong
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| Lourdes School of Mandaluyong | |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1958 |
| Rector | Rev. Fr. Edmundo A. Tiamson, OFM Cap. |
| Website | www.lsm.edu.ph |
The Lourdes School of Mandaluyong is a private, Catholic educational institution owned and founded by the Order of Friars Minor. The establishment of the school was the result of the missionary zeal of the Capuchin Fathers in the Philippines.
The school is also known by the acronym LSM, which serves to differ it from its sister school, Lourdes School of Quezon City (LSQC). The Lourdes School of Mandaluyong is located in the Ortigas Center commercial district, near popular malls such as SM Megamall and Shangri-La Plaza. In comparison, LSQC sits within Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City, an area primarily composed of middle to upper middle class residences.
As of 2006, the school rector was Fr. Edmundo Tiamson, the former rector of the Quezon City campus.
History
The Capuchin Fathers arrived in the Philippines in 1886. They first settled in Intramuros and later in Quezon City, Metro Manila. It was during this time that the Ortigas family was under their spiritual guidance. In grateful appreciation, the Ortigas family offered the Fathers assistance and facilities. With this, the Order entered into a contract with Ortigas Company and acquired a three-hectare lot along Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong, also in Metro Manila.
In May 1957, the Very Reverend Father Adolfo de Echavarri, the Superior of the Capuchins, laid the cornerstone for the new building an L-shaped structure, a combined parish and school. On October 4, 1958, on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the new parish was opened to the faithful by his Eminence, the late Rufino J. Cardinal Santos.
In 1959, Lourdes School of Mandaluyong started with a hundred students in Grades One to Four with Fr. Gregorio Giocochea as the first Headmaster.
The 1970s saw the rise of the St. Francis Church and the construction of the new high school building, a new canteen, an air conditioned library, a swimming pool, and a 521-seat air conditioned auditorium.
The 1980s marked more improvements. With the support of the PTA, the school was able to construct the shower dressing rooms near the playground, the extension of the canteen, and the covered walk leading to the swimming pool area.
In July 1986, a second floor was added to the High School building and additional facilities were provided.
The old gymnasium gave way to the Pax Et Bonum Building which was inaugurated last February 8, 1991. This Building houses the Prep. and Grade One classrooms, the Grade School Library, Technology and Home Economics classes and the Guidance, PTA office, Faculty room and the gymnasium.
During school year 1996-1997, two projects were completed with the involvement of the PTA - the deep well water project and the full-airconditioning of all classrooms in both the high school and the elementary buildings. A multi-purpose hall with a tennis court on top was constructed alongside the covered walk going to the canteen during school year 1998-1999. Giving in to the demand for kindergarten classes, two kindergarten sections were also started in the school year. Part of the high school library was set aside for several computer units connected to the internet via cable for the use of both faculty and students.
Thus, in less than 50 years, LSM has become an educational landmark having graduated countless Lourdesians who have lived in the Franciscan spirit of minority, poverty, brotherhood and unselfish service inspired by the Gospel.
Lourdesians
The true Lourdesian must be a person of peace; one whose desire is the good and peace of others.
The Cross and the Bethlehem star speak only of one Man, Jesus. His mission on earth was Peace and all Good. From the cradle to the grave, from Bethlehem to Calvary , His life was a sermon of Peace and Love. When he was born, angels sang ?Peace on earth and goodwill to men.? Before he died on the cross, His last words brought the message of forgiveness and love.
The true Lourdesian must be marked with the Star of Bethlehem and the Cross of Calvary. He must be a person whose whole life is permeated with peace and love of Christ. The true Lourdesian is a child of Mary. His life must be characterized by the Marian virtues.
The two arms crossing each other are those of Christ and St. Francis of Assisi . The life of St. Francis after his conversion was nailed to the cross of Christ. With the five wounds imprinted on his hands, feet and side, Francis was a living witness of the Suffering Servant of Yahweh.
The true Lourdesian, imbued with Franciscan spirituality must be ready to suffer with and for Christ, believing that no one is really Christian without lovingly embracing his daily cross. The clay pot takes the place of the usual torch. Traditionally, the pot is where we cook our staple food.
The true Lourdesian must always be aware of his Filipino identity, ready to give and serve. The clay pot is earthen, shaped by a potter the way he wants it. Being earthen, it can be easily broken.
The true Lourdesian must always bear in mind that like this earthen vessel, life is shaped by the Eternal Potter and being earthen, his life is temporary, a preparation for the life with the creator.
School Motto
As with the Lourdes School of Quezon City, the Lourdes School of Mandaluyong uses the Franciscan greeting Pax et Bonum, which is Latin for "Peace and All Good". The latter is a rough translation, albeit the one formally used by the school. Pax means "peace" or "shalom" in English, while Bonum means "good".