Philippine School Doha (), also known as PSD for short, is a learning institution in Qatar providing basic education for the Filipino. The school has undergone numerous processes to gain its DepEd recognition, finally receiving it in 2000. In 2011, the school received a prize from the Supreme Education Council as one of the highest achieving international schools in Qatar.
History The Philippine School Doha was established in October 1992 to serve the educational needs of the children of the Filipino community in the State of Qatar. Its birth was the result of the action of members of the Filipino community in Doha under the auspices of the Philippine Embassy. As required under the laws of the Philippines, the school has been incorporated as a non-stock, non-profit educational corporation and is duly registered as the Philippine School in Doha, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As such, the school is governed by the Corporation Code and special laws and regulations of the Philippines.
A special set of regulations for the operation of the PSD as a private school is the MOPAR (Manual of Policies and Regulations). This was drawn up by the IAC (Inter-Agency Committee) of regulatory agencies of the Philippine government, namely, the Department of Labor and Employment. The MOPAR is amplified by the PSD Manual of Norms and Policies approved by the board of trustees in order to manage and operate PSD pursuant to the amended By-laws of the school corporation.
The school is also governed by Amiri Ordinance No. 7 of the year 1980 regarding organization of private schools in the State of Qatar and by applicable regulations of concerned local authorities. In accordance with the general provisions of the said Ordinance, PSD was given permission by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to operate as a private school of the Filipino community in Qatar, under the patronage of the Philippine Embassy in Doha. The Department of Education Culture and Sports, granted the PSD the permit to operate on March 6, 1997, per Government Permit No. 002, s. 1997. Subsequently, on February 1, 2000, Philippine School Doha was granted recognition by the DECS per Government Recognition No. 001, s. 2000.
In 2016, the school was one of twelve schools excluded from Qatar's education voucher system.
In 2017, PSD relocated to a brand new campus.
Function The Philippine School Doha follows the MATATAG Curriculum required by the Philippine Department of Education. Its present principal is Dr. Alexander S. Acosta Ph.D., who came to his current post in 2003.
Facilities Philippine School Doha has a ton of facilities including a gym, canteen, swimming pool, open court, library, multimedia room, an audiovisual room, etc.
Students and Staff Notable students and alumni of Philippine School Doha include Gian Bernardinohttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/-k-0W3N8Z8Q, Adrielle Kate Zamora Espina, Phil Miarninsy Sanchez Villar and Elliot Declan Indino. Notable staff include Doc. Acosta, Sir Arnie, Sir Jonald, Ma'am Wama, Ma'am Kristine, Sir Jherosam, etc.
Student Government The student government in Philippine School Doha is called the SSG (Supreme Student Government). The current elected officers arehttps://psd.sch.qa/campus-life/student-government/: +SSG OfficersRoleNamePresidentDaniela Belle A. SusonVice PresidentAaron Carlos S. EnriquezSecretaryBhrianna Gail G. KatagueTreasurerDavid G. GarduceAuditorAleeyah Kirsten G. CapatayanBusiness ManagerJohn Carl M. LaspobresP.R.O.Kiersten Ruth D. DalumpinesPeace OfficerJan Mari Ricci A. RicafrenteGrade 12 Rep.Kenneth Girome M. PunzalanGrade 11 Rep.Emmaley Lauran M. ClarosGrade 10 Rep.Samantha Keisha P. SantosGrade 9 Rep.Gabrielle Sofia S. HubaldeGrade 8 Rep.Somer Elysse L. BelloGrade 7 Rep.Ehra Lourisse H. AlcarazGrade 6 Rep.Avryl Laurisse R. UmaliGrade 5 Rep.Dain Drizzle B. LitaoGrade 4 Rep.Reu D. Vistan
Student Paper The Link is the official publication of Philippine School Doha run by the Research Development, Accreditation, and Publication Office (RDAPO). Pursuant to the Republic Act 7079 or the Campus Journalism Act of 1991, Philippine School Doha has campus journalism and freedom of speech through the school paper.
Vision and Mission Philippine School Doha envisions itself to produce critical thinkers, research adept, and lifelong learners prepared to thrive in a dynamic and globalized world. https://psd.sch.qa/vision-mission/
Philippine School Doha states that it is committed to developing globally competent learners who are Literate, Empowered, Adaptable, Research-adept, Nurturing, Experienced, Result-oriented, and Service-driven.https://psd.sch.qa/vision-mission/
References 11. https://psd.sch.qa/campus-life/student-government/