Notre Dame of GSC (formerly NDDFG) moves uptown from downtown Dadiangas
What used to be known as Notre Dame of Dadiangas for Girls and now as the Notre Dame of General Santos City is transferring to its new home.
Administered by the Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena, NDGSC’s school campus along Biateles Street will be turned over to the parish of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage under the Passionist Community who given them the permission to use it since it was established in the 60s. (The Notre Dame of Dadiangas University on the other hand, is run by the Marist Brothers.)
Now nestled in a 5-hectare property in Purok Masagana, Barangay San Isidro (formerly the site of Dole Stanfilco’s banana plantations during the last century), the new Notre Dame of Gen. Santos City boasts of an imposing 3-story u-shaped building comprised of over 30 rooms.
When I dropped by for a look-see last weekend, I was immediately impressed with the size of its building and with its location at Barangay San Isidro. This barangay has lately been enjoying a boom in the number of subdivisions and private villages being developed.
This could be the reason why over the years, GenSan’s new schools have been establishing campuses in GenSan’s upper suburbs (specifically Barangays San Isidro and Lagao) like Quantum Academy (in 2nd Barrio Lagao), Shalom Crest Wizard Academy (in Block 8, City Heights), Gen. Santos City National High School (Aparente Avenue, Purok Malakas), and SPED Annex (2nd Barrio, Lagao), not to mention the smaller Nursery and Kiddie Schools.
Even the campus of Notre Dame of Dadiangas University’s High School (of the Marist Brothers) has transferred to Lagao effective this new school semester. (Read all about it here.)
(This post is offered to the girls of the former NDDFG HS Batch 78, from us, the boys of the former NDDC HS Batch 78. See you during our JOINT PEARL (30th) ANNIVERSARY BATCH REUNION on May 3 and 4, 2008!)
The Front Gate of Notre Dame of GSC
The facade of the new Notre Dame of GSC.
The back portion of the ND GSC building.
A fountain at the courtyard behind the building.
St. Catherine of Siena, St. Dominic and the Blessed Virgin with baby Jesus all waiting to be transported to their new placements inside the new campus of the Notre Dame of GSC.
Related posts:
- The Notre Dame of Lagao Class 1954 of my Dad
- Laugh for a Cause at Notre Dame Batch 83’s Halloween Comedy Show
- My alma mater NDDU Elementary Dept. transfers to Lagao
- Old NDDFG/NDGSC Campus, now the Mindanao Polytechnic College Annex
- NDDU inaugurates 4-story IBED Building @ Lagao Campus
This blog post must be worth at least a cup of cappuccino or a bottle of beer. Buy Bariles one now!
Bariles is Tagalog word for “Tuna”, the primary source of income of the people of General Santos City which hosts 6 of the Philippines’ 8 tuna canneries and more than 80% of its tuna processing plants.
lovelylovely Says:
http://datelinedavao.blogspot.com/ saysL why do I feel na parang nawalan ako ng alma mater? huhuhuh so many memories dun sa old NDDFG site pati yung mga rooms kung san kami nagtatago pag me mass hehe…will try to visit the new place though when in gensan
Posted on April 14th, 2008 at 8:13 PM
cecilia E. Flores Says:
Am glad my alma mater has transferred to a more conducive for learning
environment. Halleluiah! Ave Maria!
Notre Dame, pray for us!
Posted on April 15th, 2008 at 12:26 PM
sunshine Says:
why is this like this? parang i feel sad that our old school is not there anymore.. ahay… i’ll visit the old one this friday when i get home. and for the kids to see…
last time i was there was april of 1988!!! now i won’t miss it.. visit ako talaga.
Posted on April 16th, 2008 at 8:36 PM
bariles Says:
Hi lovely! Actually, kami ring taga-Boys have happy memories of your school. Dalas kami tambay sa may church trying to peek inside. When are you gong home?
Hello Cecille! It’s really a better location than the old one. No more sounds of traffic. No more smog. Behind the campus are rows and rows of corn. Nice di ba?
Sunshine, once you see the school you will be amazed at its size. Eventually, you will feel at home am sure. See you soon!
Posted on April 17th, 2008 at 9:49 AM
maricar Says:
wew! seems our town general santos city is booming!
thats a great news! wish there could be more upgrade soon cheers! maricar of hk.
Posted on June 18th, 2008 at 2:40 AM
undercoveragent Says:
nice school .. im an alumna of siena school of marbel .. sna ung name ng school is may “siena” na name para maging known rin xa besides being a notre dame school .. but the building was nice ..
siena trademark talaga ..:) kasi walang paint .. like in other structures of siena college of polomolok and siena school of marbel .. it was nice to see our sister school improving ..:)
viva SIENA !!
undercoveragents last blog post..my batchmates ^^
Posted on June 19th, 2008 at 10:05 PM
bariles Says:
maricar, thanks for your comments! indeed, gensan is booming fast!
Posted on June 25th, 2008 at 6:39 PM
bariles Says:
hello undercoveragent! it was supposed to be named notre dame of sienna or something to that effect. i dont know why it didn’t push thru. Thanks for dropping by!
Posted on June 25th, 2008 at 6:40 PM
bang Says:
i wasn’t that happy. i’ll miss the old NDDFG. i hope they wouldn’t destroy the buildings. and i hope to visit the old campus after i graduate college.
Posted on July 12th, 2008 at 10:48 AM
a papa Says:
Amen to that cecilia!!!!! apapa
Posted on July 27th, 2008 at 1:05 PM
bariles Says:
@Bang, don’t worry. The buildings will still be there. The parish will use it for their adult skills classes, catechism classes and the like. Thanks for visiting Bariles Republic!
Posted on July 27th, 2008 at 1:36 PM
AnneElem95 Says:
I am now working as a nurse and planning to go abroad, but due to changes in school name and address I get confused where to follow up my old school records. In, addition the hospital is going to conduct a background check on my academic history and possibly going to talk to people (from the old school), will it matter if there are changes made?
…. By the way, I still see some of the Dominican Sisters from the old days. They often come to the hospital for checkup and hospitalization.
It has been 13 years since I left NDDFG campus. I remember the big grotto over the fishpond and the quadrangle where all the pupils and students line up for the flag ceremony and daily rosary.
….. Who could forget the long walk from the second floor building just to answer nature’s call and that big bulky bagpack when you climb the steep stairs.
I wish I came back sooner to bid my old mother farewell.
Posted on August 1st, 2008 at 11:27 PM
GG Says:
I echo lovelylovely sentiments. I feel like I lost a big part of my past. Although on the other hand, I know that moving to a better location and building a bigger school can only mean good things for the sisters for all Dameans and future Dameans.
Congratulations for this huge growth! More power!
Posted on August 29th, 2008 at 1:46 PM
kristine Says:
im proud to be a part of it
Posted on September 27th, 2008 at 9:37 PM
Anah Says:
Ahhh impressive! Ganda ng disenyo.
Oo nga pala, google brought me here. Gensan- where my heart is hehe.
Thanks,
Anah
Posted on September 30th, 2008 at 1:29 AM
Jaime Arroyo Says:
good day sa yo manong..nakuuu naalala ko nong ako ay pumupunta sa sienna hall excited makakita ng mga girls hehe..at dun din kami nag JS prom…doon pa ako nag-aral ng grade 1
… kalungkot naman na wala na pala yong school don…graduate ako ng notre dame of lagao boys batch 1984 ..i left Gensan at that year but i came back in 1997 for only a day ..but i spent almost all my life in manila….and now im here in Qatar ..working..
I just wanted to know if you have any idea about our school ..contact number..or site where i can search my classmates?
these are my classmates name: Froilan Alegado, Rez Allas, Ronald Veneracion, Leo Diaz, Relly Jose, Robert Jickain, Teacher Austria…di ko na ma recall yong iba tanda na kasi ..
iwan ko na lang pala ang smart roaming ko (+639185237566)..para kung sakali …more thanks. God Bless All Notre Dameans
Posted on September 30th, 2008 at 11:21 PM
cathlene joy tabago Says:
iam studying at notre dame of tacurong college …and im glad to know that youre school is so beautiful..hope i can visit your school.,…glad to see it in the internet.. GOD BLESS YOU
Posted on October 7th, 2008 at 8:44 AM
cathlene joy tabago Says:
I LOVE YOUR SCHOOL…
Posted on October 7th, 2008 at 8:46 AM
cathlene joy tabago Says:
GUYSS.TEXT2X TAYO..09066529190
Posted on October 7th, 2008 at 8:48 AM
pattieyummmy Says:
Hello!
I’m Senior Student from NDGSC.
And I was like looking for news about our
new site. And I found this.
True!Our school is nice.
More facilities and bigger field.
And to tell you, our population
increased.
We have just finished our Family
Rosary Crusade today.
But I’m still missing our old site.
The noise of the city.
And pioneer, especially.
pattieyummmys last blog post..Old site,IBED,Sis.’ Bday.
Posted on October 7th, 2008 at 7:01 PM
rodner/pixar/rodney Says:
mas malaki parin ang elem.. building sa NDDU-IBEd ..4 storey-and 40 plus rooms…
Posted on October 8th, 2008 at 6:06 PM
jaime arroyo Says:
Thanx to this blog site one of my classmate happened to browse and we did have a conversation now… but i was wrong with Notre Dame of Gen Santos thinking it is my school in Lagao. I am confused that time but anyhow it helped me find my schoolmates …you are talking about the school in the metro dadiangas.NDDFG.(.sorry fo that)…because of so many changes i dont know which is which.
but thank you again …. more power to the site
Posted on October 10th, 2008 at 4:18 AM
orman Says:
this is a much better site… mas conducive for learning.
ormans last blog post..nakakapagod.
Posted on October 10th, 2008 at 1:37 PM
Mantis Says:
Wow…
I havent thought about my alma mater in General Santos for a long time. I left NDDFG in 1995. I think I just finished first year high school when I had to transfer to another city.
Pati pala uniform nagchange? I used to wear the green skirt and white blouse with the green ribbon.
I miss my old school and the creepy scary movies we love to make up about our school…aah, younger days. I remember the library both high school and elementary…of course St. Dominic Hall…and the slide near the elementary comfort room that was condemned when I was in elementary.
As I am writing this, I could actually see my old school.
On the other hand, the new location looks better. Aaah, memories are really for those that are gone.
Posted on November 3rd, 2008 at 5:20 PM
Gem Alexis Sinoy Says:
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BAGO SCHOOL
FIRST BATCH MEH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted on November 11th, 2008 at 9:20 PM
Gem Alexis Sinoy Says:
GWAPO SCHOOL
FIRST BATCH TA BAI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
initials : G————-A—————-S
IV SCS
Posted on November 11th, 2008 at 9:22 PM
lest Says:
I very proud fo being a part of NDGSC Community…
Posted on February 15th, 2009 at 11:12 PM
lest Says:
School Personnel and Administrators of Notre Dame of General Santos City
Director/ Principal
* Sr. Ma. Virginia Balayon, OP
Student Services Incharge
* Sr. Florencia Cabanug, OP, Ph.D
School Treasurer
* Sr. Bernardita dela Cruz, OP
SSDC Incharge
* Sr. Agnes Cardino, OP
HR Department
* Mrs. Lolita Broniola
– PEHM / MAPE/ COMPUTER/ TLE- HELE Coordinator
Course Coordinators
AP/HEKASI/Economics – Mr. Welnie Sapues
Science – Mrs. Lydia Canoy
Filipino – Mrs. Grace Ty
English – Mrs. Josephine Dorado
Math – Mr. Ronie Gargoles
Religion – Mrs. Tessie Lising
next time line up of NDGSC Personnel and staff
Sorry di ko memorize
Class pa tmrw
Posted on February 15th, 2009 at 11:24 PM
cris tan Says:
viva notre dame
Posted on February 17th, 2009 at 9:16 AM
pugita Says:
SANA PAGANDAHIN DIN ANG NOTRE DAME SIENA SCHOOL OF MARBEL KC MASYADONG NASA CITY TALAGA ANG LOCATION….SANA DI RIN SILA TATANGGAP NG MGA PANGIT NA STUDENTS…MGA PARANG BASAHAN…..
Posted on April 24th, 2009 at 1:44 AM
Natasha Roa Says:
Yehey!
First Batch me naggraduate sa New School Namoh..
SAna noon pan ‘to napatayo para mtgal kmi nakastay jan..
Hahaiz..
I know as time goes by, Gaganda talaga ang school..
Posted on June 29th, 2009 at 2:28 PM
julytwelvetwothousand&nine Says:
yes..it was really good. The latest news about the school is its new name, it’s now called Notre Dame Siena-College of General Santos City. Almost all of our sister schools are already called Siena-College and so our school also..we are now applying as a college institution. Pls. pray for the success and the safety of the staffs and the school itself.
Viva Maria!
Posted on July 12th, 2009 at 12:29 PM
princess Says:
I LOVE MY SCHOOL……MARAMING MABABAIT………ANG TAAS TALAGA NG ROOM NAMIN NAKAKAPAGOD NAMAN…..
Posted on August 22nd, 2009 at 7:12 PM
princess Says:
see ang ganda ng school namin…sana matapos na ang skol para dun na rin ako mag college…gusto ko masaya lahat para hnd magalit ang aming principal……..
Posted on August 22nd, 2009 at 7:20 PM
whatz Says:
weh…….
alikabok masyado papunta dun….
nagme-meyk up na ung mga shoes namin pag sumakay ka ng sikad…
pero ok lang naman ahihihihi!!
wew Freshman pa poh ako ng 1st yr St. Antoninus!!
Ms. Mae Rocks!!!
Posted on August 26th, 2009 at 8:51 AM
whatz Says:
about the NDDFG…. Ma’am Bering…
we love Ma’m Bering… She told us many stories about the NDDFG school campus
about the stories that GOD never left her the times she need HIS help..
I-SAn…
Posted on August 26th, 2009 at 8:54 AM
bariles Says:
@whatz, I had a good laugh reading your comment. But due for your love for Notre Dame, okay lang di ba? I am sure, in a few years time, the road to your school will be paved and you don’t need make-up for your shoes anymore. Hahaha!
Posted on August 26th, 2009 at 9:39 AM
princess Says:
yehey……………lapit na ang intrams……………….
Posted on August 26th, 2009 at 9:45 AM
Olive Says:
hi guys..this is olivia…i so happy to hear that our school has transered to a new one. but still
feelin’ sad since the old one gave me most of my memrable special events….i hope to have a contact of the skul/…tel or phone num…. i’m so glad to receive positive response to any of you guys..
love lots dameans…
olive
Posted on October 7th, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Olive Says:
guys..in case u have the numbers ..please please don’t hesitate to txt it to me…at 09209170585
thanks
Posted on October 7th, 2009 at 7:32 PM
may Says:
wow, this is a welcome change. the old campus has become dilapidated. I walked by the street that straddled the pateros home and the nddfg campus one time. beatiles st. is a little dead now, unlike before when it was bustling with students. i hope the new campus will still have a chapel (to replace the cathedral and parish center). suggestion: maybe they should just expand OLPGV church so it wont look so built over like it is right now.
can they check the grammar of what was printed on the tarp? nddfg had a great language and writing program (at par with ateneo grade schools.) so better check those tarps.
Posted on October 25th, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Danny Says:
It’s been a long time to hear from my old school… Nice to visit this blog. Have a nice day!!!
Posted on November 10th, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Jonnel Glodove Says:
this place is cool!!
Posted on December 9th, 2009 at 8:36 AM
andrew santos Says:
this place is cool!!!!!
Posted on December 9th, 2009 at 8:37 AM
Juan Veloso Says:
im veryvery proud of ndscgsc hkasfasasfa
Posted on December 9th, 2009 at 8:39 AM
Tim Panambo Says:
this school is kinda cool.
Posted on December 9th, 2009 at 8:39 AM
juan veloso Says:
wow mag stay ako sa ndscgsc in four years at ang mga classmate ko mag alis na ahhhhhhhhhhh…….. im so sad ma miss ko silang lahat
Posted on December 9th, 2009 at 8:42 AM
kurt john C. jumalon Says:
mamis ko tong school dahil mag lipat ako sa MSU
pero babalik rin ako dito pag 2nd year dito mag graduate………………hehehe…………
Bye……………….kitakitz……….!
Posted on December 9th, 2009 at 8:45 AM
olivia butad-oliva Says:
please txt me about the tel numbers of the new notre dame of gsc..i badly need to talk to the principal for my form137,…here my number 091287823694..to those who knows please lend me some help….thanks
olive
Posted on January 27th, 2010 at 4:48 PM
nhest Says:
Notre Dame – Siena College of General Santos City
NLSA Road, Purok Masagana, San Isidro, General Santos CIty
083 552 – 3803
thanks
nhest2006@yahoo.com / nbjer2006@yahoo.com
Posted on February 10th, 2010 at 12:53 PM