OUR SCHOOL
Paco Catholic School is a co-institutional private school. The school is located in the district of Paco in the City of Manila, Philippines. Paco Catholic school started in 1912 as an informal class for a handful of young boys inside the chapel in the Peñafrancia section of the district by Rev. Fr. Raymond Esquenet, CICM. It is the largest parochial school in the Philippines and now serves approximately 5,000 students.
Lily
A flower symbolic of purity and unselfish love for all that is right and beautiful.
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White
The way of life every Paconian leads: clean, simple and honest.
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Gold
Embodying excellence, elegance, and grandeur.
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Blue and White
Justice and peace among men
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Jerusalem Cross
The flag of the Franciscan custody of the Holy Land
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Twelve Scallops
They represent the twelve (12) apostles. Today, they are represented by the teachers. The number twelve (12) is also known to signify perfection and unity.
Paconian
Code
of Honor
Paconian Code of Honor
As member of Paco Catholic School community
I commit myself to act honestly, responsibly, and above all,
with honor and integrity in all life. On my honor, I shall be true to the Paconian Motto:
Noblesse Oblige
I shall strive always to uphold justice and truth.
I shall not lie, I shall not cheat, I shall not steal.
Nor, shall I tolerate the acts of those who do.
I shall be accountable for all that I say, write and do.
I shall be responsible for the integrity of my work.
And I commit myself to behave in a manner,
which demonstrates concern for the personal dignity,
rights and freedom of all members of the school community.
These I profess in faith, hope and love with my deep desire to always incarnate Christ in my life. Amen.
MISSION
In the light of this vision, we commit ourselves to:
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Make PCS a home and institution of excellent quality education with emphasis on Gospel values integrated in all learning experiences.
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Nurture within the community an atmosphere of service and genuine concern for the upliftment of the deprived, depressed and underprivileged.
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Provide opportunities and tools for holistic development of students to make them locally effective and globally competitive.
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Establish effective linkages with the home and the community to sustain efficient and responsible stewardship of God’s creation.
VISION
People called by the father of Jesus Christ to become a community of persons with fullness of life witnessing to the kingdom of God by living the paschal mystery un the power of the holy spirit with Mary as companion.
Core and Secondary Values
In keeping with the above Vision and Mission, PCS advocates and adheres to these distinctive Core and Secondary Values
Christian Leadership
Maturity, Accountability, Piety, Humility, Integrity
Justice & Peace
Respect, Harmony
Quality and Excellence
Discipline, Responsibility, Creativity
Service
Honesty, Love, Dignity of Work, Stewardship, Charity
Purity and Simplicity of lifestyle
Chastity, Innocence, Temperance, Frugality
STAFF DIRECTORY
Ms. Dina Abariso
ASSISTANT SCHOOL DIRECTOR FOR ACADEMICS
Ms. Anita Guerrero
Grade School Principal
Fr. Maxell Lowell Aranilla
SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Fr. Lorenz Moises Festin
ASSISTANT SCHOOL DIRECTOR FOR FINANCE
Dr. Zosivelle Bancolita
JHS and SHS PRINCIPAL
Ms. Sonia Timog
SHS Coordinator