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Dear Markians and Guardians,
We are all excited about our March 1 (Sunday) field trip.
Students, guardians, parents, relatives, and friends may join our field trip. There are no limitations on attendees!
We are all excited about our March 1 (Sunday) field trip.
Students, guardians, parents, relatives, and friends may join our field trip. There are no limitations on attendees!
📌 For Concerns & Assistance
✔ For concerns regarding the trip details and payment concerns, please contact Teacher Miguel, Deputy Director for Community Relations and External Affairs, via Viber, call, or text at 09936811965.
✔ For concerns regarding the trip details and payment concerns, please contact Teacher Miguel, Deputy Director for Community Relations and External Affairs, via Viber, call, or text at 09936811965.
Details and FAQs
S.M.I.S. TOUR 2025-2026
Strengthening
Minds through
Immersion and
Synergy Tour
The S.M.I.S. Tour is a one-day educational and recreational activity that expands learning beyond the classroom, supports meaningful interaction, and builds teamwork within the SMIS community. The tour will take place on March 1, 2026 (Sunday) and will feature three learning destinations, each offering a distinct focus area.
📍 Pamintuan Mansion (Historical Learning)
A visit to an important heritage site highlighting Philippine history, culture, and nationalism. Learners will view artifacts and gain insight into our country’s past.
📍 Binhi Cultural Adventure (Cultural Immersion & Values Formation)
Students will take part in interactive cultural activities that highlight Filipino values, creativity, cooperation, and respect for traditions.
📍 Goshen Resort (Leisure & Team Building)
A venue for structured team-building activities and recreational time that supports cooperation, confidence, and social interaction.
This tour provides learning exposure and participation while reinforcing the SMIS values of excellence, integrity, and collaboration.
📌 Tour Objectives
✔ Provide learners and stakeholders with experiential learning through history, culture, and leisure-based activities.
✔ Strengthen engagement and teamwork within the SMIS community.
✔ Reinforce SMIS’s commitment to holistic education through meaningful interactions.
📅 Itinerary for the S.M.I.S. Tour
📍 Date: March 1, 2026 (Sunday)
📍 Destinations: Pamintuan Mansion, Binhi Cultural Adventure, Goshen Resort
🚌 Tour Schedule & Activities
Please note: All times indicated in the itinerary are estimated and may be adjusted on the day of the tour due to traffic conditions, operational requirements, safety considerations, or directives from the third-party tour operator or venue management.
📍 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM | Assembly & Departure from SMIS
Attendance and distribution of tour kits.
Orientation on safety protocols and tour guidelines.
🕘 5:00 AM – Depart for Pamintuan Mansion
📍 7:00 AM – Pamintuan Mansion (Historical Learning)
Exploration of a well-preserved heritage mansion that showcases Philippine history, culture, and nationalism through its architecture, exhibits, and historical displays.
⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 30 mins.
🕘 8:30 AM – Depart for Binhi Cultural Adventure
📍 9:30 AM – Binhi Cultural Adventure (Cultural Immersion)
Engagement with cultural spaces and activity areas that highlight Filipino traditions, values, creativity, and community life through interactive and hands-on experiences.
⏳ Duration: 1 hour.
🕚 10:30 AM – Depart for Goshen Resort
📍 12:00 NN – Goshen Resort (Leisure & Team Building)
Lunch break upon arrival.
3 hours of structured team-building activities designed to promote collaboration, leadership, and synergy.
3 hours of free time for recreational activities, including swimming, nature exploration, relaxation, and socialization
⏳ Duration: 6 hours.
🕖 6:00 PM – Departure from Goshen Resort
📍 9:00 PM – Expected Arrival at SMIS Campus
Closing remarks and final reminders.
🚨 No Classes on Monday, March 2, 2026 (School-Wide Rest Day)
March 2 (Monday) will be observed as a school-wide rest day to allow participants to rest and recharge after the trip.
📌 Tour Guidelines & FAQs
💰 How much is the fee?
💵 ₱2,700 per participant (student or companion)
Note: The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable once payment has been made.
✅ What’s included in the fee?
✔ School-arranged transportation with permits, entrances, and complete tour logistics
✔ Third-party tour management and coordination
✔ Pamintuan Mansion visit
✔ Binhi Cultural Adventure visit
✔ Goshen Resort buffet lunch
✔ Team-building and guided activities (materials, if applicable, are included)
✔ Optional use of Goshen Resort facilities, subject to program schedule
📅 Deadline to Join:
📍 February 15 (Sunday), 11:59 pm
📌 How to join?
📌 Please see the above process to join.
👨👩👧 Who can join?
✔ All Markians from HOME, HOME+, and SCHOOL programs
✔ Students' relatives, guardians, or companions
👶 Can my child join without a chaperone?
✔ Grades 4 to 10 students – Allowed to join without a companion.
🚍 Bus Seating Arrangements and Assignments
🚍 Bus and Tour Rules
✔ Remain seated at all times while the bus is in motion.
✔ Loud noises and disruptive behavior are not allowed.
✔ Follow the buddy system to stay with your group.
✔ Pay attention to teachers, staff, and tour guides.
✔ Stick to designated areas and routes to avoid accidents.
✔ Respect tour guides and school personnel as you would your teachers.
✔ Be mindful of nature—do not damage plants, tease animals, or touch hazardous objects.
✔ Keep track of time to avoid delays in the schedule.
✔ Apply sunscreen and insect repellant for protection, especially during outdoor activities.
✔ Consume food and beverages in designated areas only and dispose of trash properly.
✔ Dress appropriately for the activities and weather and bring extra layers if necessary.
✔ Avoid littering. This may result in restricted access to certain areas.
✔ Pack necessary travel items like a small pillow or blanket for long bus rides.
✔ Stay hydrated and bring healthy snacks.
🚗 Can we bring our own car?
🚫 No. For safety and uniformity, all participants must use the school-arranged bus. Private vehicles, convoys, or other transport arrangements are strictly not allowed.
❌ Any participant violating this rule will incur a penalty, which will be reflected in the SMIS Campuslink account of the student.
📌 Why is this rule strictly enforced?
✔ Safety & Accountability: The school must ensure that all participants are accounted for at all times. Unauthorized vehicles increase the risk of delays, miscommunication, and security issues.
✔ Fairness to the Tour Provider: The school has coordinated transportation with an official tour provider. Using personal vehicles disrespects the agreed-upon terms and arrangements.
✔ Preventing Disruptions: Convoys and separate transport modes cause schedule delays and affect the overall experience of all participants.
✔ Courtesy to the School and Tour Provider: The school and tour provider have worked to ensure a well-organized, safe, and smooth experience for everyone. All participants must respect these efforts by following the transportation rules.
🚨 Strict Compliance Required: Any participant attempting to use an unauthorized vehicle will be subject to disciplinary action, including additional penalties and restrictions from future school activities.
👶 Can infants join for free?
✔ Yes, but additional entrance fees may apply.
🍽 Can we bring our own food?
✔ Yes, you may bring your own food.
👕 Attire & Things to Bring
✔ Attire:
✔ What to Bring:
✔ Additional Items for Water Activities (Goshen Resort):
Please note: The school does not have direct control over changes in the itinerary, sequence of destinations, or route adjustments made by the third-party tour operator or venue management. In cases of unforeseen circumstances, safety-related concerns, weather conditions, operational limitations, or directives from local authorities, the tour operator may modify the itinerary or course of travel as deemed necessary. Any such changes will be communicated to participants as soon as possible.
📌 For Concerns & Assistance
✔ For concerns regarding the trip details and payment concerns, please contact Teacher Miguel, Deputy Director for Community Relations and External Affairs, via Viber, call, or text at 09936811965.
Strengthening
Minds through
Immersion and
Synergy Tour
The S.M.I.S. Tour is a one-day educational and recreational activity that expands learning beyond the classroom, supports meaningful interaction, and builds teamwork within the SMIS community. The tour will take place on March 1, 2026 (Sunday) and will feature three learning destinations, each offering a distinct focus area.
📍 Pamintuan Mansion (Historical Learning)
A visit to an important heritage site highlighting Philippine history, culture, and nationalism. Learners will view artifacts and gain insight into our country’s past.
📍 Binhi Cultural Adventure (Cultural Immersion & Values Formation)
Students will take part in interactive cultural activities that highlight Filipino values, creativity, cooperation, and respect for traditions.
📍 Goshen Resort (Leisure & Team Building)
A venue for structured team-building activities and recreational time that supports cooperation, confidence, and social interaction.
This tour provides learning exposure and participation while reinforcing the SMIS values of excellence, integrity, and collaboration.
📌 Tour Objectives
✔ Provide learners and stakeholders with experiential learning through history, culture, and leisure-based activities.
✔ Strengthen engagement and teamwork within the SMIS community.
✔ Reinforce SMIS’s commitment to holistic education through meaningful interactions.
📅 Itinerary for the S.M.I.S. Tour
📍 Date: March 1, 2026 (Sunday)
📍 Destinations: Pamintuan Mansion, Binhi Cultural Adventure, Goshen Resort
🚌 Tour Schedule & Activities
Please note: All times indicated in the itinerary are estimated and may be adjusted on the day of the tour due to traffic conditions, operational requirements, safety considerations, or directives from the third-party tour operator or venue management.
📍 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM | Assembly & Departure from SMIS
Attendance and distribution of tour kits.
Orientation on safety protocols and tour guidelines.
🕘 5:00 AM – Depart for Pamintuan Mansion
📍 7:00 AM – Pamintuan Mansion (Historical Learning)
Exploration of a well-preserved heritage mansion that showcases Philippine history, culture, and nationalism through its architecture, exhibits, and historical displays.
⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 30 mins.
🕘 8:30 AM – Depart for Binhi Cultural Adventure
📍 9:30 AM – Binhi Cultural Adventure (Cultural Immersion)
Engagement with cultural spaces and activity areas that highlight Filipino traditions, values, creativity, and community life through interactive and hands-on experiences.
⏳ Duration: 1 hour.
🕚 10:30 AM – Depart for Goshen Resort
📍 12:00 NN – Goshen Resort (Leisure & Team Building)
Lunch break upon arrival.
3 hours of structured team-building activities designed to promote collaboration, leadership, and synergy.
3 hours of free time for recreational activities, including swimming, nature exploration, relaxation, and socialization
⏳ Duration: 6 hours.
🕖 6:00 PM – Departure from Goshen Resort
📍 9:00 PM – Expected Arrival at SMIS Campus
Closing remarks and final reminders.
🚨 No Classes on Monday, March 2, 2026 (School-Wide Rest Day)
March 2 (Monday) will be observed as a school-wide rest day to allow participants to rest and recharge after the trip.
📌 Tour Guidelines & FAQs
💰 How much is the fee?
💵 ₱2,700 per participant (student or companion)
Note: The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable once payment has been made.
✅ What’s included in the fee?
✔ School-arranged transportation with permits, entrances, and complete tour logistics
✔ Third-party tour management and coordination
✔ Pamintuan Mansion visit
✔ Binhi Cultural Adventure visit
✔ Goshen Resort buffet lunch
✔ Team-building and guided activities (materials, if applicable, are included)
✔ Optional use of Goshen Resort facilities, subject to program schedule
📅 Deadline to Join:
📍 February 15 (Sunday), 11:59 pm
📌 How to join?
📌 Please see the above process to join.
👨👩👧 Who can join?
✔ All Markians from HOME, HOME+, and SCHOOL programs
✔ Students' relatives, guardians, or companions
👶 Can my child join without a chaperone?
✔ Grades 4 to 10 students – Allowed to join without a companion.
- Parents and teachers will orient students on the importance of staying with their assigned teacher-in-charge throughout the field trip.
- Students must follow their assigned teacher at all times and comply with all safety guidelines.
- A designated check-in system will be in place to monitor attendance at each stop.
🚍 Bus Seating Arrangements and Assignments
- Students and their respective companions will be grouped together.
- The designated bus seat plan will be sent via email a day before the trip.
- Bus seat swapping is not allowed.
- Participants must occupy their assigned seats throughout the trip to ensure safety and organization.
🚍 Bus and Tour Rules
✔ Remain seated at all times while the bus is in motion.
✔ Loud noises and disruptive behavior are not allowed.
✔ Follow the buddy system to stay with your group.
✔ Pay attention to teachers, staff, and tour guides.
✔ Stick to designated areas and routes to avoid accidents.
✔ Respect tour guides and school personnel as you would your teachers.
✔ Be mindful of nature—do not damage plants, tease animals, or touch hazardous objects.
✔ Keep track of time to avoid delays in the schedule.
✔ Apply sunscreen and insect repellant for protection, especially during outdoor activities.
✔ Consume food and beverages in designated areas only and dispose of trash properly.
✔ Dress appropriately for the activities and weather and bring extra layers if necessary.
✔ Avoid littering. This may result in restricted access to certain areas.
✔ Pack necessary travel items like a small pillow or blanket for long bus rides.
✔ Stay hydrated and bring healthy snacks.
🚗 Can we bring our own car?
🚫 No. For safety and uniformity, all participants must use the school-arranged bus. Private vehicles, convoys, or other transport arrangements are strictly not allowed.
❌ Any participant violating this rule will incur a penalty, which will be reflected in the SMIS Campuslink account of the student.
📌 Why is this rule strictly enforced?
✔ Safety & Accountability: The school must ensure that all participants are accounted for at all times. Unauthorized vehicles increase the risk of delays, miscommunication, and security issues.
✔ Fairness to the Tour Provider: The school has coordinated transportation with an official tour provider. Using personal vehicles disrespects the agreed-upon terms and arrangements.
✔ Preventing Disruptions: Convoys and separate transport modes cause schedule delays and affect the overall experience of all participants.
✔ Courtesy to the School and Tour Provider: The school and tour provider have worked to ensure a well-organized, safe, and smooth experience for everyone. All participants must respect these efforts by following the transportation rules.
🚨 Strict Compliance Required: Any participant attempting to use an unauthorized vehicle will be subject to disciplinary action, including additional penalties and restrictions from future school activities.
👶 Can infants join for free?
✔ Yes, but additional entrance fees may apply.
🍽 Can we bring our own food?
✔ Yes, you may bring your own food.
👕 Attire & Things to Bring
✔ Attire:
- Polo shirt uniform with comfortable shorts or pants.
- If unavailable, a plain white shirt is acceptable.
✔ What to Bring:
- Extra clothes
- Personal hygiene kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, wet wipes, etc.)
- Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
- Snacks and bottled water
- Personal/Family Trash bag
✔ Additional Items for Water Activities (Goshen Resort):
- Swimwear (rash guard, board shorts, or swimsuit)
- Towel
- Slippers or aqua shoes
- Plastic bag for wet clothes
- Goggles (optional)
Please note: The school does not have direct control over changes in the itinerary, sequence of destinations, or route adjustments made by the third-party tour operator or venue management. In cases of unforeseen circumstances, safety-related concerns, weather conditions, operational limitations, or directives from local authorities, the tour operator may modify the itinerary or course of travel as deemed necessary. Any such changes will be communicated to participants as soon as possible.
📌 For Concerns & Assistance
✔ For concerns regarding the trip details and payment concerns, please contact Teacher Miguel, Deputy Director for Community Relations and External Affairs, via Viber, call, or text at 09936811965.