SMCL Updates

The Michaelean Angels varsity team had a strong standing in the DepEd City Meet 2017, copping several medals in various games. See image for list of winners.

The Zontian, the official publication of Zonta International, once again featured SMCL Golden Z Club for winning first place in the Emma Conlon Service Awards. The September 2017 issue highlighted the group’s service project called I Walk in Her Shoes, which focused on gender equality. GZC's flagship projects include Say No to Violence Against Women and Girls, He for She, Breast Cancer Prevention, Free Legal Clinic, and Ring for Peace among others. Golden Z Clubbers work for UN’s Sustainable Goals particularly Goal#5, Gender Equality and Women Empowerment. Said club is being sponsored by Zonta Club of Laguna.

Saint Michael's College of Laguna became the first private technical vocational institution in Calabarzon to be certified with a star rating by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. Tesda awarded a one star rating to SMCL for its Bread and Pastry Production NC II program. The ceremony was held at Crowne Plaza Manila, Oct. 27. The Star Award is given to a technical-vocational training provider that passed the threshold of candidate status during the certification visit. SMCL met the minimum threshold of competency-based training program delivery and program performance measures. SMCL President Dr. Lourdes Almeda-Sese and Polytechnic Courses Dept. Head Mrs. Ma. Linda D. Pio received the Star Award in behalf of SMCL. The certification was valid for one year.