Last July 24, 2018, MATE Senior High School conducted its annual Students-Parents Orientation to all Grade 11 Midshipmen. The said orientation has been an an opportunity of the school to be able meet and greet the student’s parents and discuss to them pertinent policies of the school.

The orientation started with a message from Capt. Lester J. Pasco, MM (School President), he presented to the parents the strong points of the school and school’s direction for this school year. Mr Noel L. Torres, LPT (School Principal) on the otherhand, discussed the School’s Academic and Discipline Policies, he also presented to the participants the Faculty and Staff. Lastly, Ms. Kathryn Del Rosario Batilo, LPT (Registrar Head), brief the parents on Senior High School Voucher Program.

The Faculty and Staff of MATE Senior High School spearheaded by the Board of Directors, Capt. Lester J. Pasco, MSM (School President/ Chairman of the Board), Chief Marine Engr. Jessie M. Acierto, PCGA (Vice-President for Maritime Affairs) and Capt. Kristian Angleae G. Merilles, MM (Treasurer) conducted an Ocular Visit at EXACT Training Center, España, Manila. LAst June 11, 2018.

Exact Training Center is a proud partner of MATE Senior High School, in delivering Bridge and Engine Simulators Familiarization, Deck Watchkeeping and Engine WatchKeeping Training course.

The ONLY maritime senior high school to have an agreement with the country’s oldest (since 1820) and premier maritime institution – PHILIPPINE MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY (PMMA). In photo (left to right) Capt. Michael Salvilla (Faculty and Board of Director of MATE SHS), Capt. Lester Jaymalin Pasco, MSM (President of MATE SHS), VICE ADMIRAL RICHARD U RITUAL (PMMA SUPT.) and Chief Marine Engr. Alfredo Barte (VP for Operations of MATE SHS)- BE THE BEST! LEARN FROM THE BEST!

Our school motto: PER DUCIS EXEMPLUM (Leadership by Example) as exemplified by MATE Senior High School President, Capt Lester J Pasco, at the helm of the RESCUE BOAT during waterborne test at Pembroke, Pembrokeshire United Kingdom (also in the photo: 2nd Officer, 4th Engr., and Able Body Seaman) – at MATE Senior High School , you will have the best maritime faculty. BE THE BEST! LEARN FROM THE BEST!

VP for Maritime Affairs of MATE SENIOR HS, CHIEF MARINE ENGINEER Jessie Acierto, leading his team of engineers in ship main engine piston overhauling. Demonstrating our school motto: LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE (Per Ducis Exemplum) – At MATE MARITIME SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, a team of young active Chief Engineers will mentor you. Why settle for less? BE THE BEST! LEARN FROM THE BEST!

CHIEF MARINE ENGR. at the same time ELECTRICAL ENGR. Arnold V. Mayo. Proud son of Rizal province and one of the very few DUAL LICENSE officers in the Philippines. Taking charge of DIESEL GENERATOR OVERHAULING. We are the founders of MATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, we lead by example. BE THE BEST! LEARN FROM THE BEST!

When we visit schools, we don’t send our marketing team. To show our COMMITMENT to quality maritime education, no less than CAPT LESTER JAYMALIN PASCO MSM (President) and CHIEF MARINE ENGINEER ALFREDO TRINANES BARTE (VP for OPERATIONS) answer student queries in person.

“There is no better people to train future seafarers than actual Ship Captains and Chief Marine Engineers.” BE THE BEST! LEARN FROM THE BEST!