CAMIGUIN (PIA) — The Department of Education (DepEd) in Guinsiliban is urging schools to keep end-of-school-year (EOSY) ceremonies focused on student achievements, rather than costly celebrations.
At the DepEd EMPM (Edukasyon Matatag Probinsyang Maunlad) Talks on March 6, Schools District Supervisor Irene Villamor emphasized that recognition, moving-up, and graduation ceremonies should highlight learners’ success without creating financial strain for families.
Villamor said the department continues to promote modest but meaningful ceremonies and stressed that expensive decorations and venues are unnecessary.
“In the context of DepEd, this refers to formal ceremonies or official activities. EOSY recognizes the achievements of learners and their transition,” Villamor said.
To help ease the financial burden on parents, DepEd is strictly enforcing its “No Collection Policy,” which directs schools to use their Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) funds for essential items such as medals and certificates.
Villamor clarified that while mandatory fees are prohibited, voluntary support from stakeholders is allowed.
“Welcome ang mga donasyon basta ‘willingly given’ o boluntaryo gikan sa mga kasingkasing sa mga ginikanan o stakeholders,” she said.
(Donations are welcome as long as they are ‘willingly given,’ or voluntary, coming from the hearts of the parents or stakeholders.)
The department also encourages practical attire for ceremonies, noting that families are not required to buy new clothing as long as students dress appropriately.
“Dili kinahanglan mopalit og bag-ong sanina. Ang importante kay ‘decent’ ug ‘appropriate’ tan-awon. Dili tattered o gisi-gisi nga karsones aron dili mawala ang solemnidad sa okasyon,” Villamor added.
(There is no need to buy new clothes. What matters is looking ‘decent’ and ‘appropriate.’ Do not wear tattered or ripped pants so as not to lose the solemnity of the occasion.)
DepEd also highlighted the importance of inclusivity in EOSY rites, ensuring all qualified learners are recognized regardless of background.(JKAB/PIA-10/Camiguin)
