Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 62.28
Liaison Ivee Guce
Submission Date Aug. 12, 2024

STARS v2.2

De La Salle Lipa
EN-3: Student Life

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 2.00 Rene Villanueva
Director - Student Services
Student Services
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Student groups 

Does the institution have an active student group focused on sustainability?:
Yes

Name and a brief description of the active student groups focused on sustainability:

The following are the socio-civic student-led organizations that foster sustainability at school:

  1. DLSL EARTH, an environmental student organization affirming that the academe is the major catalyst of positive change as it prioritizes serving schools and aspires to transform them into bulwarks of environmentalism by encouraging all members of the school community from the students up to the administrators; from the faculty to non-academic employees to take part in the stewardship of all living things — nature and animals. With this movement, every individual and school must serve as a contingent that would ensure a safe, clean and green environment and would uplift the important role of every being as nature’s steward. https://www.facebook.com/DLSLEARTHOfficial

  2. Lasallian Alliance of Youth Advocate for Equality (LAYA) - student advocates that support De La Salle Lipa in championing social inclusion by providing gender-sensitive and social justice-based education and by sustaining a safe space for people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual characteristics. https://www.facebook.com/dlsl.laya

  3. Red Cross Youth (RCY) - Council of students that work with the Philippine National Red Cross, DLSL Chapter developing among the youth the spirit of humanitarian and social service by giving opportunities to participate in relevant Red Cross activities within the framework of the organization. https://www.facebook.com/DLSL.RCYOfficial

  4. Compassionate Lasallians for Animal Welfare and Stray (CLAWS) - DLSL CLAWS comprises a dedicated network of individuals and institutions committed to promoting animal welfare and protection. Infused with Lasallian values, the organization envisions a nation that practices responsible pet ownership, honor and safeguards animals. This reflects the interconnectedness of life and emphasizes the importance of compassion and stewardship, fostering a harmonious coexistence between humans and animals guided by the spirit of empathy and respect. DLSL CLAWS advocates responsible pet ownership, emphasizing proper care, shelter, and medical attention for pets. The organization is dedicated to preventing animal cruelty, alleviating suffering, and promoting a humane society. By fostering empathy and understanding, DLSL CLAWS seeks to create a world where animals are treated with kindness, while nurturing a harmonious bond between humans and pets within a compassionate society. https://www.facebook.com/dlslclaws

  5. Les Lasallian Lumieres (LLL) is a working students/student scholars group of De La Salle Lipa through the Lasallian Assistance Management Program Office. The group works hand in hand with people and schools delivering unbounded support through access to quality education of the neediest individuals in the society. https://www.facebook.com/leslasallianlumieresdlsl

      6.  SHS Student Coordinating Board (SCB)  is the highest official organization of students in the Integrated School. It represents the students in ensuring and maintaining the student’s  general welfare, wellness and development. 

      7. LILA. The League of Integrated Lasallian Advocates (SHS)  is an advocacy development and community involvement  club that upholds the principles of democracy, respect for human rights, social justice, and equity among its members.

     8. Lasallian Youth Club is an organization intended for Senior High School students to promote the Lasallian Core  Values of Faith, Service and Communion. It is organized to demonstrate the fidelity to the founder, St. John Baptist De La Salle through varied and collaborative activities.

 


Gardens and farms 

Does the institution have a garden, farm, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery program, or an urban agriculture project where students are able to gain experience in organic agriculture and sustainable food systems?:
Yes

A brief description of the gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects:

De La Salle Lipa established an Aquaponics garden that serves as a garden laboratory for students. The community garden is part of the Technology, Livelihood, and Economics subjects/course whereby the students experience planting and nurturing their own food crops from seedlings to harvest and learn the basics of urban gardening and food production system. The actual course runs for one to two semesters depending on the crops to be established.


Student-run enterprises 

Does the institution have a student-run enterprise that includes sustainability as part of its mission statement or stated purpose?:
No

A brief description of the student-run enterprises:
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Sustainable investment and finance 

Does the institution have a sustainable investment fund, green revolving fund, or sustainable microfinance initiative through which students can develop socially, environmentally and fiscally responsible investment and financial skills?:
No

A brief description of the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives:
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Events 

Has the institution hosted a conference, speaker series, symposium, or similar event focused on sustainability during the previous three years that had students as the intended audience?:
No

A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia, or similar events focused on sustainability:
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Cultural arts 

Has the institution hosted a cultural arts event, installation, or performance focused on sustainability with the previous three years that had students as the intended audience?:
Yes

A brief description of the cultural arts events, installations, or performances focused on sustainability:

Through the Institution's Culture and Arts Office, different events that advocate the preservation of culture and arts are held regularly. One of these activities is the Arts Month celebration which was a month-long activity. It showcased both visual and performance arts through exhibits and performances, respectively. 

Cultural Office Initiatives

Additionally, the Integrated School MAPEH department  of De La Salle Lipa facilitates an art contest specifica;lly for Grade school students. The Art Contest is an activity that provides students with the opportunity to showcase their artistic talent and creativity. The activity aims to promote artistic self-expression, foster a sense of community, and develop students’ skills in arts. It provides a fun and recreational activity that promotes personal development and well-being through artistic expression.

Objectives:

1. Provides students with the opportunity to express themselves artistically through painting and designing fostering creativity and personal development.

2. Develops students’ visual awareness and understanding of the elements and principles of art.

3. Gives students opportunities to evaluate their own work and that of others, that promotes self-assessment and critical thinking skills.

4. Serves as a fun and recreational activity that promotes overall well-being and enjoyment in the artistic process.

5. Encourages students to share their creations with others, by spreading the message of sustainability and inspiring others to adopt eco-friendly practices.

The Art Contest involves different art activities which showcased the talent and creativity of the students through Paper Bag designing jute bag making and Poster making. 

GS Arts Activity

 


Wilderness and outdoors programs 

Does the institution have a wilderness or outdoors program that follow Leave No Trace principles?:
No

A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
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Sustainability-focused themes 

Has the institution had a sustainability-focused theme chosen for a themed semester, year, or first-year experience during the previous three years?:
No

A brief description of the sustainability-focused themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences:
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Sustainable life skills 

Does the institution have a program through which students can learn sustainable life skills?:
No

A brief description of the programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills:
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Student employment opportunities 

Does the institution offer sustainability-focused student employment opportunities?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability-focused student employment opportunities offered by the institution:

Career Planning and Development Program activities is annually organized by the College Guidance and Counseling under the Directorate for Student Services of the school. All graduating students of De La Salle Lipa take part and participates in the activity.

Below is the link to the latest concluded Career Planning and Development Program activities:

  CPDP Photos    

  CPDP Narrative      

 


Graduation pledge

Does the institution have a graduation pledge through which students pledge to consider social and environmental responsibility in future job and other decisions?:
No

A brief description of the graduation pledge(s):
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Optional Fields

A brief description of other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives that do not fall into one of the above categories:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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