Perhaps you have heard the school song already. The University of Santo Tomas Junior High School hymn echoes through these halls. It’s sung to the tune of “God Save the Tsar!”
Welcome to the University of Santo Tomas Junior High School. It is located in Sampaloc Manila. This school is more than just classrooms and books. It is a place steeped in tradition and dedicated to truth.
The University of Santo Tomas Junior High School was established on June 6 1928. It was formerly called University of Santo Tomas High School. It is one of the junior high school departments of the University of Santo Tomas.
Here at the University of Santo Tomas Junior High School students go from Grade 7 to Grade 10. The remaining high school years Grade 11 and Grade 12 are spent at the University of Santo Tomas Senior High School.
The University of Santo Tomas Junior High School is committed to truth and enkindled by charity. Its patron saint is St. Thomas Aquinas. Blessed Mannes de Guzman is also a patron.
The school’s colors are gold black and white. The mascot is the Tiger Cubs. The school newspaper is called The Aquinian. The yearbook is named Veritas.
The UST Junior High School offers courses mandated by the Department of Education. The Basic Education Curriculum is followed. The school integrates additional courses. It is always testing new methods.
The University of Santo Tomas Junior High School holds a Level II Re-Accredited status. This is awarded by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools Colleges and Universities PAASCU.
Co-curricular programs here include clubs and organizations. All students must join one club of their choice. There are 31 recognized clubs as of 2023.
The Alumni Association plays a vital role. They contribute to the school. The association is headed by a set of officers.
The University of Santo Tomas was a founding member of the UAAP in 1938. Other founders included the University of the Philippines Far Eastern University and National University Philippines.
The University of Santo Tomas Juniors Division won the General Championship Title in UAAP Season 74. They won in sports like taekwondo and swimming. The division has won 14 General Championship trophies since 1986.
Many notable alumni have walked these halls. They include writer Jose Wendell Capili and volleyball player Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan. Basketball player Kevin Ferrer and writer J. Neil Garcia are also alumni.
The University of Santo Tomas Junior High School has a three-story building. The first floor houses the lobby cafeteria conference rooms a robotic room faculty room prayer room and coordinator room. Grade 9 and 10 classrooms the library and the computer laboratory are on the second floor. The third floor contains grade 7 and 8 classrooms the Benavides auditorium and the Benavides AVR.
The University of Santo Tomas Junior High School uses a brain-based learning system. Classes start at 7:15 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. English classes are 75 minutes long.
The University of Santo Tomas Junior High School embraces its mission. It is committed to education and forming students in faith. It prepares them for tertiary education. It molds them into Thomasians and responsible citizens.
So as you stand here remember the commitment to truth and the pursuit of excellence. The University of Santo Tomas Junior High School shapes young minds. It prepares them to serve God country and the world.