BRIEF HISTORY
Engr. and Mrs. Ernesto Canalita conceptualized Divine Grace School in 1987. The couple had thought of three (3) names for the school, of which Divine Grace School was accepted by then Bureau of Domestic Trade. It was named Divine Grace School because the couple believed that in all their endeavors, there is always one Great Immortal Being, the Divine Creator, who provides bountifully and should be loved and adored by the children and by all men and women.
The school was given the permit by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports in 1987 to offer the Preschool course. The following year the school applied to offer the elementary course and in 1990, DGS completed the elementary course.
The founders felt the need of putting up the High School Department so another building was constructed across the main building but the new building was used instead by the Preschool. The school was granted government recognition to offer complete secondary course in 1995.
The school started with only 22 students and in the succeeding years tripled each year’s enrollment. As the population increases, additional facilities, classrooms and equipment were provided to maintain good and quality education.
DGS is continuously exerting efforts to give substance and realism to its commitment to quality education. It aims to develop the skills of its students and to help them grow mentally, socially, spiritually and physically.
GRACEAN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Divine Grace School, guided by its mission, adheres to these general principles which lie beneath the Gracean education:
The foundes, the Board of Trustees, the administration, the faculty, staff, and students promote an environment which upholds truth, love for humanity, family solidarity, belief in God and service especially to the needy.
The school upholds an atmosphere of honesty, compassion, respect and spirituality through academic and non-academic activities, projects and programs to hone a character imbued with the school’s core values in every Gracean.
VISION
DGS envisions a community of holistically-developed, 21st century-skilled, and value-laden individuals living out a life committed to serve the Filipino society and contribute to the world community.
MISSION
Our mission is to provide a strong foundation for the students to become effective communicators, socially responsible and responsive with life and career skills, and psychologically-sound individuals as members of the world community.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
We seek to fulfill our vision and mission by providing an educational program that will:
- Foster realization of one’s potential and bring out the best in every learner’s academic inclination and strength
- Develop scientific and technological skills
- Advance critical and creative thinking
- Enhance human dignity and Filipino identity; and
- Imbue spiritual, moral and cultural values.
SCHOOL MOTTO
Academic excellence through the upliftment of values.
Revised by virtue of Divine Grace School Board Resolution No. 1 s. 2025
