Culture, Arts & International Relations (CAIRO)
Culture,Arts & International Relations Programs
The Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu Arts and Culture Programs draw on the potency, power and relevance of culture, in particular artistic and expressive culture rooted in Ignatian ideals, to help build and maintain the core values of the school, promoting the competencies of the progressively growing community and building character of the recipient populace.
The thrust of achieving balanced programming is exemplified in the continuous enriching and engaging events and projects related to both international and local culture & arts appreciation and development of the students, and the school community in general.
Culture, Arts and International Relations Office delivers, strategizes, manages, and implements culture and arts (Chinese-Filipino and Foreign; Classical and Contemporary) as part of the curriculum enrichment, formation framework and spiritual-social outreach of the school for its constituents and the community. Furthermore, C.A.I.R.O. focuses on the following programs:
- Student-Artists Development
- Audience Development
- Venue Development
- Cultural Exchange
- International Immersion/Education
Its commitments and services include:
- To deliver and implement culture and arts programs;
- To recognize and acknowledge Ateneo Hearter’s artistic potentials and cultural & historical heritages;
- To develop and sustain artistic resources for the school’s community;
- To provide alternative artistic enrichment activities aligned with the academic requirements of the school for avenues of holistic and interactive educational environment;
- To create policies for the development of culture and the arts in the school;
- To lead in attaining a sustainable eminence in culture and the arts complementary with other institutions and schools in Central Visayas;
To forge partnerships, linkages and collaborations with local counterparts, patrons, national and international culture and the arts funding institutions and agencies.
With this, C.A.I.R.O. synergizes efforts and work collaboratively for the following thrusts:
- Spark the student artists’ enthusiasm in strengthening culture and arts in the campus with inputs from cultural authorities in the field.
- Provide cultural educators and officers in the academe with additional knowledge on artistic programming, production management, financial management and audience development.
- Provide venues for discussions regarding ways in improving the current practices of cultural programming and artistic training in our school.
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Student
Formation
Our Student Formation Coordinators are responsible for the students’ formation, character, and well-being through its Student Activity Programs (SAP), Guidance Services, Character Prefects, and Social Involvement Activities per school department.
Athletics
Program
Mens sana in corpore sano—a healthy mind in a healthy body. Cura personalis—care for the whole person. The Atheltics Office provides various programs for aspiring student athletes as well physical education for other students.
Culture and Arts & International Programs
Learn more about the school’s Culture and Arts program as well as local and international student programs by the Culture, Arts, and International Relations Office (CAIRO).
Campus Ministry and Social Involvement
The Campus Ministry and Social Involvement Office (CMSIO) aids in the spiritual formation of the SHS–AdC community. Furthermore, the school cultivates the sense of being “persons for others” through social involvement programs by the CMSIO and the Student Formation Program.
Health and Safety
We value the health and safety of our students at the Safety and Security Office (SSO).
Learning Resource Center (LRC)
Our libraries and audio-visual rooms are always conducive for studying, research, and learning. We assure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff by regularly sanitizing our LRC facilities.