Grace Christian College
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Grace Christian College (GCC) (simplified Chinese: 菲律滨基督教灵惠学院; traditional Chinese: 菲律濱基督教靈惠學院; pinyin: Fēilǜbīn Jīdūjiào Línghuì Xuéyuàn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Hui-li̍p-pin Ki-tok-kàu Lêng-hūi Ha̍k-īⁿ), formerly known as Grace Christian High School (GCHS), is an evangelical Protestant school that caters primarily to Chinese Filipino students and provides education from Pre-Nursery to College. It is situated in Grace Village, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Its current president is Dr. Christine Joy Tan, succeeding Dr. James L. Tan in May 2020.[1]
| Grace Christian College 菲律賓基督教靈惠學院 | |||||||
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Grace Village, Quezon City Philippines | |||||||
| Coordinates | 14°39′1″N 121°0′18″E / 14.65028°N 121.00500°E | ||||||
| Information | |||||||
| Former name | Grace Christian High School | ||||||
| Type | Private | ||||||
| Motto | Grace and Truth came by Jesus Christ John 1:17 | ||||||
| Established | July 5, 1950 | ||||||
| President | Dr. Christine Joy Tan | ||||||
| Founders | Julia L. Tan, Edwin G. Spahr and Helen W. Spahr | ||||||
| Number of students | 2600+ | ||||||
| Language | English, Chinese | ||||||
| Campus | Urban | ||||||
| Color(s) | Maroon, Blue, White | ||||||
| Nickname | Graceans | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
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| Chinese | 菲律賓基督教靈惠學院 | ||||||
| Hanyu Pinyin | Fēilǜbīn Jīdūjiào Línghuì Xuéyuàn | ||||||
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| Grace Christian College | |||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 菲律濱基督教靈惠學院 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 菲律滨基督教灵惠学院 | ||||||
| Hanyu Pinyin | Fēilǜbīn Jīdūjiào Línghuì Xuéyuàn | ||||||
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History edit
The school formally opened as Grace Christian High School on July 5, 1950[2][3] at Nagtahan Street in San Miguel, Manila, by a Chinese educator Mrs. Julia L. Tan and American Baptist missionaries Dr. and Mrs. Edwin G. Spahr. In 1966, the school moved to its present location in the newly developed Grace Village, Quezon City, to accommodate an increasing student population while donating the Nagtahan campus to Grace Bible Church for its Christian Academy of Manila. Inauguration for the new campus was held on September 10, 1966. Two years after, the school bought more properties inside Grace Village for further expansion.
Curriculum edit
The school uses the A BEKA Curriculum in English, Science and Bible.[4]
Clubs and organizations edit
Art Club, Student Community Service, Chess Club, Robotics Club, English Club, Filipino Club, Grace Mathineers, Glee Club, Grace Chinese and Western Orchestra, Herodotus Society (History), Grace Journal, Morning Devotion, Music Club, "Positive" Science Club, Snapshot Society, Astronomy Club, Grace Student Council, and the Grace College Student Council. All of the clubs and organizations listed were inactive/disbanded during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, starting School Year 2023-2024, with the school allowing face-to-face classes, the clubs will be active again.[5]
Notable alumni edit
- Alfrancis Chua - sports executive and former basketball coach.[6]
- Win Gatchalian (1991) – politician.
- Hayden Kho - cosmetic surgeon, actor, entrepreneur.
- Wilson Lee Flores (1983) - writer, a college professor, a real estate entrepreneur, economics and geopolitics analyst, art collector and a public speaker.[7]
- David Licauco - actor, model.
- Bonnie Tan - basketball coach.
Chinese education edit
The Chinese curriculum consists of eight subjects – Chinese Language (華語), Chinese Phonetics (國音), Chinese Composition (作文), Chinese Conversation (會話), Chinese Literature (閱讀), Chinese Computer (電腦)(for highschool), Chinese Writing (寫子), Chinese Culture (綜合) (for Kinder), and Chinese Mathematics (數學) (for kinder).
Sister schools edit
Source[8]
Taiwan edit
- Tam-Kang Senior High School 淡水高級中學- Tamsui, Taipei
- National Taiwan Normal University 國立臺灣師範大學 - Taipei
- Chung Yuan Christian University 中原大學 - Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
- Chang Jung Christian University 長榮大學 - Tainan
- Northern Taiwan Institute of Science and Technology 北台科學技術學院 - Kwantu
- Aletheia University 真理大學 - Tamsui, New Taipei City and Madou District, Tainan
South Korea edit
- Yumkwang Christian School 염광고등학교 鹽光學院 - Seoul, South Korea
- Hannam University 한남대학교 韓南大學 - Daejeon, South Korea
- Yeodo Private Elementary School 여도초등학교 麗都私立小學 - Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea
Indonesia edit
- Sekolah Kristen Tri Tunggal (Tri Tunggal Christian School) – Semarang, Central Java
References edit
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2911647755555668&set=pcb.2911648845555559 [user-generated source]
- ^ "Grace Christian College (History)". www.gcc.edu.ph. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
- ^ "Our Story". Grace Christian Church – Manila. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
- ^ "Grace Christian College (Curriculum Overview – Elementary)". www.gcc.edu.ph. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
- ^ "Grace Christian College (Clubs & Organizations)". www.gcc.edu.ph. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin (January 11, 2006). "Haven for scouts". The Philippine Star. from the original on January 11, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- ^ . www.gcc.edu.ph. Archived from the original on 2011-01-17.
- ^ "Grace Christian College (Campus Bulletin – Activities)". www.gcc.edu.ph. Retrieved 2017-09-06.
External links edit
- Grace Christian College official website
- Media related to Grace Christian College at Wikimedia Commons