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DepEd reminds schools: Keep graduation rites simple
DepEd reminds schools: Keep graduation rites simple
ABS-CBN News
Published Mar 13, 2017 01:44 PM PHT
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Updated Mar 13, 2017 02:24 PM PHT
MANILA- The Department of Education (DepEd) is reminding schools to keep graduation or completion rites "simple but meaningful."
MANILA- The Department of Education (DepEd) is reminding schools to keep graduation or completion rites "simple but meaningful."
Education Secretary Leonor Briones said the reminder is in line with the government's austerity program.
Education Secretary Leonor Briones said the reminder is in line with the government's austerity program.
"While these rites mark a milestone in the life of the learners, these should be conducted without excessive spending, extravagant attire, or extraordinary venue," she said.
"While these rites mark a milestone in the life of the learners, these should be conducted without excessive spending, extravagant attire, or extraordinary venue," she said.
DepEd also announced this year's graduation theme: "Sabay-sabay na Hakbang Tungo sa Maunlad na Kinabukasan," which they say emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts of stakeholders and learners in achieving quality education.
For school year 2016-2017, the DepEd is announcing the conduct of the following end-of-school-year rites:
DepEd also announced this year's graduation theme: "Sabay-sabay na Hakbang Tungo sa Maunlad na Kinabukasan," which they say emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts of stakeholders and learners in achieving quality education.
For school year 2016-2017, the DepEd is announcing the conduct of the following end-of-school-year rites:
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· Graduation ceremony for Grade 6 learners who completed elementary education and are entitled to an elementary certificate;
· Graduation ceremony for Grade 6 learners who completed elementary education and are entitled to an elementary certificate;
· Moving Up or completion for Grade 10 learners who completed Junior High School and are entitled to a Junior High school Certificate;
· Moving Up or completion for Grade 10 learners who completed Junior High School and are entitled to a Junior High school Certificate;
· Graduation ceremony for Grade 12 learners from schools with DepEd-approved K to 12 transition plan, or from schools with permit to operate Senior High School 2014, or from International schools with K to 12 program; graduates are entitled to a high school diploma;
· Graduation ceremony for Grade 12 learners from schools with DepEd-approved K to 12 transition plan, or from schools with permit to operate Senior High School 2014, or from International schools with K to 12 program; graduates are entitled to a high school diploma;
DepEd also reiterated that non-academic projects such as field trips, film showing, junior-senior promenade, and other school events should not be imposed as requirements for graduation or completion.
DepEd also reiterated that non-academic projects such as field trips, film showing, junior-senior promenade, and other school events should not be imposed as requirements for graduation or completion.
Graduation rites are scheduled on or before April 7, 2017. However, for schools divisions with an extended school year, the schools should be guided by their approved revised school calendar.
DepEd is also reminding all public schools that expenses for graduation activity should be charged to the School Maintenance and Operating Expenses (MOOE) under its 2017 budget.
Graduation rites are scheduled on or before April 7, 2017. However, for schools divisions with an extended school year, the schools should be guided by their approved revised school calendar.
DepEd is also reminding all public schools that expenses for graduation activity should be charged to the School Maintenance and Operating Expenses (MOOE) under its 2017 budget.
Briones said DepEd personnel should not be allowed to collect any graduation fees or any kind of contribution.
Briones said DepEd personnel should not be allowed to collect any graduation fees or any kind of contribution.
However, Parents and Teachers Associations (PTA) may give donations in cash or in kind. Contribution for the yearbook will be on voluntary basis only.
"As we usher in more innovations in our educational system, I enjoin everyone to contribute in making our basic education services geared towards the benefit of all Filipino children," Briones said.
However, Parents and Teachers Associations (PTA) may give donations in cash or in kind. Contribution for the yearbook will be on voluntary basis only.
"As we usher in more innovations in our educational system, I enjoin everyone to contribute in making our basic education services geared towards the benefit of all Filipino children," Briones said.
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