INSTITUTIONAL OBJECTIVES

NDDU is a Catholic Educational Institution

which seeks to develop the spiritual, intellectual,
social, aesthetic and physical abilities of the
students through systematic instruction and
practice. NDDU is concerned with creating
a Christian community among the members.
Therefore, NDDU offers religious instruction and
provides opportunities to participate for apostolic
zeal and witnesses. NDDU is committed for further
national development. Students are mad aware of
their rights and responsibilities as citizens and are
given opportunities to participate in institutional
and community development. NDDU contributes
in improving the quality education in the region
of SOCSKARGEN. As an institution of higher
learning, NDDU seeks to foster cooperation and
innovation among educational institutions in
the region. And as a Marist School, NDDU lives
in the spirit of Saint Marcellin Champagnat,
dedicated to the Christian education in accord with
the Marist motto: ALL TO JESUS THROUGH
MARY, ALL THROUGH MARY TO JESUS.

SERVICES

A. Guidance Services
B. Campus Ministry Services
C. Health Services
D. Library services
E. Canteen Services.

FACILITIES
A. Educational Media Center (EMC)-It provides Audio-Visual resources that aid in the students learning.
B. Science Laboratories- These are where the
science facilities and equipments are kept. Science experiments are conducted in the area.
C. Sports Facilities the NDDU-IBED Lagao Campus provides sports facilities for the physical development of the students. The following are the different sports facilities: Basketball court, Soccer Field,
Softball and Baseball Diamonds, Track and Field
Areas, Volleyball Courts, Sepak Takraw Court, Table Tennis Equipment and Badminton Equipment.

D. Bulletin Boards- They are used for official

notices and announcements. Students are expected to
be knowledgeable of the information posted and they
are held responsible for anything that concerns them.
E. Speech Laboratory- It enhances the teaching of
Reading and Language. It is a venue where the students
can enhance their oral communication skills in English.
F. Computer Laboratories- They cater to students to be
trained in following. The proper guidelines in computing.
G. Internet Laboratory- It provides essential services like e-mail, internet surfing and research.
H. TLE
venue for

Laboratory-

TLE

instruction

It

provides a
and practicum.

I. Reading Laboratory- It enhances the students

reading skills through the different materials and activities.
J. Covered Court- It is a multi-functional facility of the school. It is an area where different school activities and programs are held.

NDDU CORE VALUES

NDDU VISION MISSION STATEMENT

VISION

Family Spirit- Champagnats great hope was that peo-

ple in the Brothers schools would relate to one another

as members of a loving family. Mary being our Mother.
Marian- In a Marist school, our model in follow-

ing Jesus is Mary, whose virtues we try to live.

Simplicity- This value is about real in our relationships,
transparent and honest. It also should characterize our
lifestyle and activities as we avoid excesses or luxuries.
Presence and Participation- Being present at classes and activities and taking an active part there
are Marist ways of getting to know others.
Preference for the Least Favored- work with those on the margins of society was at the beginning of the Marist Brothers
Congregation. This spirit continues in Marist schools today.
Love of Work- we recognize the dignity of work, as it of-

fers us purpose in life and self-fulfillment, as well as contributes to the well-being of family, community and nation.
Integrity of Creation- aware that humans and all living and

non-living matter are creatures of our God, we care for our

land and its resources, knowing that we are all interdependent.

Quality Education- Competent, knowledgeable, ethical.

As a Marist School, NDDU aims to provide an education that is

academically excellent and that harmonizes faith, culture and life.
Vision- Notre Dame of the Dadiangas University is a catholic Filipino
institution of Academic Excellence established by the Marist Brothers
of the Schools(FMS-Fratres Maristae a Scholis) characterized
by St. Marcellin Champagnats ideals of simplicity, humility and
quiet zeal for Gods work as inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The school is dedicated to the formation of persons in all levels
of learning, who, as Christian leaders, Competent professionals,
Community-Oriented Citizens and Culture-Sensitive Individuals will
actively participate in building a peaceful and progressive nation.

JMJ
Marist Brothers

Notre Dame of Dadiangas University

Integrated Basic Education Department
Lagao Campus, General Santos City.

MISSION

As a Catholic Educational Institution, NDDU shares in the Churchs

mission of evangelization by integrating life and faith; As a Filipino
Institution, NDDU seeks to preserve Filipino Culture and propagate love
of country and its people; As an Institution of Quality Education, NDDU
aims leadership in Curricular Programs, Multi-Disciplinary Programs,
Research and Community Service; As a Marist Institution, NDDU
promotes the core values of Family Spirit, Marian Spirit, Simplicity,
Presence, Preference for the Least Favored, Love of Work and Integrity
of Creation; and As a Community-Oriented Institution NDDU aims to
respond to the challenges of the locality it is serving: South Cotabato,
Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani Province and General Santos City .

Its More

Fun in
NDDU

Education is the most powerful

weapon which you can use
to change the world.