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Cascades School - Elementary Campus

Philippines, Manila

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1½ - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach
Taught languages English, Filipino
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, STEM, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Kindergarten, Elementary
Introduction

Welcome to Cascades School's Elementary Campus (Hiraya) in Mandaluyong, where the environment acts as the "third teacher." Following a Reggio Emilia-inspired framework combined with the bespoke Cascades Curriculum, the school focuses on sustainable development and hands-on, project-based learning. Students from 16 months up to Grade 6 learn in mixed-age groups, encouraging peer collaboration and leadership. A distinctive feature is the school's four specific learning spaces, known as Ateliers: the Atelier of Life, Materials, Taste, and Movement & Sound. For instance, in the Atelier of Taste, children explore seasonal produce to connect culture, science, and math. Facilities include provocation areas and mirrored rooms with light and shadow installations to stimulate sensory exploration. The school also runs the Bahaghari Program, an inclusive initiative offering targeted support for children with special educational needs.

6 Silangan, Barangka Drive, Mandaluyong City, 1550 Kalakhang Maynila, Philippines

The Essentials

Cascades School - Elementary Campus has instruction in English.

Location
Cascades operates in Metro Manila, Philippines. The preschool campuses are at 6 Silangan Street, Barangka Drive, Mandaluyong City; Unit 6, GF Creekside Square, 74 Tomas Morato Ave., Quezon City. The elementary campus is at 286 Sto Rosario Plainview, Mandaluyong City. There is also a Cascades Hiraya location in Silang, Cavite at Likha Village, Biluso Poblacion.

Stages
Cascades uses two campuses to cover its levels: Cascades School Inc. operates the Kindergarten program, and Cascades Hiraya School Inc. operates the Elementary program. The overall Cascades framework covers ages from about 16 months up to 9 years in the primary offering.

Type
Cascades consists of private early-childhood and elementary campuses organized as separate, campus-based programs (Kindergarten at Cascades School Inc. and Elementary at Hiraya). There is no public information about boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
Bahaghari Program provides targeted support for children with special needs, including collaboration with special education teachers and other professionals. It is designed for children aged roughly 3 to 9 years.

Country affiliation
Philippines (no formal country-affiliation listed).

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is stated by the Cascades programs.

School day structure
School days are generally Monday to Friday. On-site hours run roughly from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with office hours listed as 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Bus service
A published Cascades-provided bus service is not listed in official materials; families should contact the school to arrange transport details.
Fees
Application / Registration fees
- No fixed one-time application, registration, enrolment or acceptance fee amount is published for general admission. The school does publish a fee for short special programs (see Special-program fees below).

Tuition fees (annual and program types)
- Annual tuition for whole‑day early years programs (preschool / kindergarten ages 16 months to about 6 years) starts at PHP 250,000. This rate applies to whole‑day in‑person programs and includes lunch and two snacks for whole‑day placements where specified.
- Annual tuition for half‑day early years programs starts at PHP 175,000.
- Annual tuition for fully online early years options starts at PHP 115,000.
- Annual tuition for blended learning (combination of online and in‑person) starts at PHP 135,000.
- For children enrolled in the school's Bahaghari (special‑needs) program, annual tuition for a five‑day‑a‑week whole‑day placement starts at PHP 430,000; this program's fee includes specialist support elements such as occupational therapy and individualized intervention.

Tuition by year group / age group (program names used by the school)
- Wanderers (Toddlers 16 months to ~2 years): tuition is covered under the early years program pricing above (whole‑day / half‑day / online / blended options). Specific per‑group pricing is not published separately.
- Explorers (Nursery 2 and Kinder 1; ages ~3–4): tuition is covered under the early years program pricing above. Specific per‑group pricing is not published separately.
- Explorers 2 (Kinder 2; age ~5): tuition is covered under the early years program pricing above. Specific per‑group pricing is not published separately.

Per‑term fees / term breakdown
- The school offers payment schedules described as Annual, Semi‑Annual, and Monthly payment options. However, a per‑term fee table or explicit per‑term amounts for each program or age group is not published in the available materials. Parents should note that the school lists the available payment frequency options but does not publish a public breakdown of exact per‑term amounts.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment frequencies offered: Annual, Semi‑Annual, Monthly. Specific billing dates, deadlines, deposit amounts on acceptance, penalties for late payment, or the exact invoicing schedule are not published in the publicly available material. The school does publish discount schemes that apply to fee payments (see Discounts).

Discounts and concessions
- Sibling discount: 3% applied to the second child's fee.
- Early‑bird discount: 3%.
- PWD discount (with valid ID): 3%.
- Maximum combined discount allowed is 6% (discounts stack up to that maximum).

Boarding fees
- No boarding facilities or boarding fee schedules are published. The school lists multiple day campuses (preschool and elementary addresses) and operates as a day school. No boarding charges apply.

Special‑program and extracurricular fees (other costs)
- Cascades Play Program (short‑course early years play sessions, 8 sessions) is listed at PHP 10,000. Enrolment in special classes and workshops (for example ballet, hip‑hop, character design and other skill‑based workshops) carry separate fees; those workshop fees vary by offering and are charged in addition to regular tuition.
- The school lists additional skill‑based workshops (taekwondo, ballet, hip‑hop, cooking, baking, etc.) and notes that separate fees apply to those enrichment classes. Uniform, materials, transport, and other incidental charges are not shown as fixed public amounts.

Refund information and deposits
- No published schedule of refundable or non‑refundable deposits, specific refund conditions for withdrawal, or detailed cancellation/refund policy is publicly listed in the available materials. Refund terms and security deposit details (if any) are not published.

Fee payment options (methods)
- The school publishes available payment frequency options (Annual / Semi‑Annual / Monthly) but does not publish a public list of accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, GCash, or cheque) in the materials examined. Specific accepted payment channels and whether credit‑card payments incur a surcharge are not published.

Summary of what is not published
- Exact one‑time application/registration/acceptance fee amounts, explicit per‑term fee figures by program/age group, deposit amounts, invoice due dates, late payment penalties, detailed refund/withdrawal policy text, and the list of accepted payment methods are not published in the materials reviewed. The school does publish headline annual tuition starting rates, the Bahaghari program rate, short‑course fees, payment frequency options, and discount rates.
Academics

Cascades School - Elementary Campus teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach for students aged 1.5 to 11.

Curriculum
The Cascades Curriculum centers on sustainable development with hands-on projects, emphasizing work, resources, money, and time to foster responsibility and active citizenship. Co-teaching and co-learning are core, with weekly teacher collaboration and cross-teacher professional development. The environment is treated as the third teacher in a Reggio-infused approach, with 'hundred languages' of learning and documentation. Year groups map to Wanderers (16 months–3 years), Explorers (3–5), Sr. Explorers (5); Navigators (Grade 1-3; 6-8) and Discoverers (Grade 4-6; 9-11). The curriculum features Atelier of Life, Materials, Taste, Movement and Sound, and Digital Literacy as integrated subject areas. Special programs include Cascades Play, Bahaghari for special needs, Child Minding, and Friday/Saturday Special Classes.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Cascades School supports SEL through the Bahaghari Program for 3–9-year-olds, offering long-term, targeted interventions with collaboration from special education teachers and other professionals; the environment is the third teacher, and co-teaching and co-learning practices support social-emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
SEN is provided via the Bahaghari Program for 3–9-year-olds, delivering long-term support and guidance with targeted interventions and collaboration from special education teachers and other professionals.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through mindfulness-oriented elements in the Atelier of Life and through Cascades' co-teaching and collaborative learning framework.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported by leadership such as the Head for Safety and Health; the leadership page lists a Head for Safety and Health, and privacy protections are described via a Data Privacy Disclaimer on the Contact page.
Parent Experience

History
Cascades School was founded by Irene Theresa Mawo, who serves as founder and President. The school's leadership includes Irene Maria Salud Mawo as Officer-in-Charge of the Sibol Main Campus, along with Cathrine Go, Angel Ganub, Randolph Maribojoc, and Bren Cezar Valenciano. The Cascades approach features a home-like environment and a Reggio Emilia-inspired pedagogy, with the environment described as the third teacher. The curriculum includes ateliers such as Atelier of Life, Atelier of Materials, Atelier of Taste, and Atelier of Movement and Sound. Cascades operates across multiple campuses—Sibol Main Campus Mandaluyong, Hiraya in Mandaluyong, Sibol in Quezon City, and a Cavite branch in Silang.

Community
The Cascades community is described as child-centered, with founder Irene Theresa Mawo and a leadership team guiding Sibol Main Campus in Mandaluyong and other campuses. The school emphasizes a home-like, collaborative environment rooted in a Reggio Emilia-inspired pedagogy where the environment is the third teacher. The school operates across multiple campuses in Mandaluyong, Quezon City, and Cavite, including Sibol Main Campus, Hiraya, Sibol QC, and Likha Village Cavite. The Cascades community includes programs such as Bahaghari for special needs, reflecting a commitment to inclusive learning.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Public materials do not enumerate a stand-alone PTA for Cascades Philippines; family involvement is organized through the Cascades Community and program structures. The Cascades Community lists key leaders, including Founder and President Irene Theresa Mawo, and campus leads who coordinate family engagement. The Bahaghari Program demonstrates collaboration between families, special education teachers, and professionals to support children with special needs, with Angel Ganub noted as Coordinator for Bahaghari. Angel Ganub is listed as Officer-in-Charge for the Bahaghari Program, illustrating a formal pathway for family involvement. Public communications about events suggest parents can engage through school activities and family-oriented programs, such as culminating performances and workshops. Inquiries about parent involvement can be directed via the school's Contact page.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The environment is the third teacher. The school is built as a house with child-sized furniture and tools; repurposed furniture and small interactive installations ignite children's curiosity; exploration tables are set up in the open area to support inquiry. The environment is designed to foster creativity and purposeful learning spaces.

Academic Facilities
The Primary Program serves children aged 16 months to 9 years and includes Special Programs that provide additional skill development to support the primary curriculum.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Cascades Curriculum centers on sustainable development and hands‑on learning. It emphasizes collaboration and community involvement, with real‑world projects that make a tangible impact on the local community. The educational philosophy treats the teacher, the child, and the environment as three educators, with the environment acting as the third teacher. Learning occurs through multiple modalities, including expression in line with the concept of “hundred languages.”

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative work are embedded in an atelier‑based framework guided by specialized leaders: Lead, Atelier of Life and Lead, Atelier of Sound and Movement. This structure supports expressive arts and movement as core components of learning. The Cascades Play Program provides sensory and artistic activities for young children, and Special Classes extend creativity through afternoon and weekend sessions.

Cultural & Language
The school follows a Reggio Emilia–inspired classroom, focusing on collaboration and interaction among students and teachers. Language and expression are supported through the concept of “hundred languages,” enabling multiple modes of learning beyond speech. The environment and inquiry‑based learning encourage each child to participate as an active contributor.

Social & Hobbies
Active citizenship and community involvement are central to the Cascades approach. Students engage in real‑world projects that foster social responsibility and help the local community, reinforcing learning beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
Cascades School supports its own foundation, Kids & Ideas, which provides a Reggio Emilia–quality education to underprivileged children and offers free materials, training for parents, and opportunities for families to develop skills and earn income through produced goods.

Leadership & Professional
The school is led by founder Irene Theresa M. Mawo, who serves as Founder/President and Head Pedagogista. Leadership includes Irene Maria Salud Mawo as Officer‑in‑Charge, Sibol Main Campus and Lead, Atelier of Life; Cathrine Go as Officer‑in‑Charge, Sibol QC and Lead, Atelier of Sound and Movement; Angel Ganub as Officer‑in‑Charge, Hiraya Elementary and Coordinator for Bahaghari Program; Randolph Maribojoc as Cascades Head Atelierista; Bren Cezar Valenciano as Chief Operating Officer and Head for Safety and Health.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The founder describes Cascades as a safe, home‑like space where children feel safe to explore. The school offers supportive programs for families, including a Child Minding Program and the Cascades Play Program with sensory activities for young children. These elements reflect a focus on enrichment for both children and parents.
Reputation

Accreditations
The Cascades School site does not publish any external accreditations or official accreditation bodies. The public content focuses on philosophy, curriculum, and programs rather than external endorsements.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial inquiry and details. Parents begin by messaging Cascades School with the child's name, nickname, birth date, and age, along with the parent's name and contact information (Viber/SMS number and email address). Providing accurate contact details and the child's information helps the school assess fit and plan the next steps. This first contact sets the timeline for the rest of the process.

2. Campus tour and trial class. The next step is to schedule a campus tour and a free one-day trial class to experience the school environment and observe how the child interacts with the setting and with staff. The trial class provides a practical sense of daily routines and the Cascades approach in action. Following the tour and trial, families have a clearer sense of logistics and whether Cascades is the right match.

3. Submit required forms. For new students, submit the Enrollment Form, Fetcher's Form with an ID photo, and a photocopy of the birth certificate. If transferring from another center or school, provide a Recommendation Form from the previous institution and the latest Report Card. Submitting these documents completes the documentation package the school uses to evaluate eligibility and placement.

4. Assessment, payment, and verification. After forms are received, the school conducts an assessment to determine appropriate placement and programs. This step is followed by the payment process and verification of the submitted documents. The outcome determines program assignment and invoicing timelines.

5. Parents Circle Time (Orientation). The final step is a Parents Circle Time orientation, where caregivers receive essential information about school policies, routines, and expectations. This session helps align home and school practices and answers remaining questions before enrollment is finalized.

6. Open enrollment and program mainstreaming. Enrollment is open for the year as long as there are available slots. New enrollees will be gradually mainstreamed into the relevant programs based on age and progression. Parents should be aware that slots can fill, so timely inquiry and scheduling are advised.

Scholarships
The school runs its own Kids & Ideas foundation, which provides a pathway to subsidized education for underprivileged families. The foundation offers free access to select programs, training, and educational materials, with parents also receiving training from professionals in arts, crafts, farming, and other skill areas. This approach aims to create income-generating opportunities for families through community-based activities. Interested families can learn more and get in touch through Cascades School's contact channels.

Waitlist
Cascades School operates open enrollment for the year, provided there are open slots. There is no published waitlist policy; enrollment proceeds while slots exist and new enrollees are gradually mainstreamed into programs. If all slots are filled, enrollment would be paused until a slot becomes available.
School Events
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