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The Department of
Education (DepEd)-Region 1 had launched the “Happy Schools Movement” (HSM) to
boost the efficient implementation of the K to 12 basic education curriculum in
the Ilocos provinces. The movement aims to promote every schools in region 1 as
a better school and makes school as an enjoyable place to study. Garma, DepEd
Region 1 regional director, said the regional launch of the HSM was held at the
Vigan Convention Center in this city on May 20, 2019. The HSM is anchored with
the theme: “Paaralang Masayang Maglingkod, Tagumpay ng Bata’y Itaguyod.”
According to DepEd Region 1 Regional Director Malcolm Garma,
learners being the center of our educational system should be treated with
tender love and care regardless of their status in life, gender, ethnicity,
cultural backgrounds and mental and physical capabilities. Teachers should not
only be suppliers of knowledge and information but also providers of comfort,
warmth and love where children learn in a happy way and consider school as
their home away from home.
The
movement aims to plant in the minds of pupils that school is not just a place
for studying but also a place for fun and enjoyment as they enjoy what they are
doing. HSM guided with four pillars such as responsive school leadership,
relevant classroom instruction, conducive and healthy learning environment, and
good governance.
The
Happy School Movement (HSM) has 15 advocacy themes in the delivery of education
services to the 14 schools divisions in the Ilocos region.
Some
of these advocacy themes are: “Start Right, Grow Smart” (Kidergarten); “Our
Roots, Our Strength” (Mother Tongue); “Talas Filipino: Umusbong sa Wika at
Panitikan” (Filipino); “Reading is Power” (English); “Solve for Life”
(Mathematics); “Sa ALS Matututo Ka, Tara Na!” (Alternative Learning System);
“Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility” (Disaster Risk Reduction and Management);
“The Joy of Exploration and Innovation” (Science); “Kwento Mo, Kwento Ko sa
Matatag na Bansa Tutungo” (Araling Panlipunan); “Ako, Ikaw, Siya Tungo sa
Makabuluhang Buhay” (Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao); “Pride is the Power of Hands”
(Technology and Livelihood Education); “I am In” (Inclusive Education); “HOPE
CA” (MAPEH); “ICARE” (Learning Resource Management and Development (LRMD); and
“Paghubog sa Kabataan, Tungo sa Magandang Kinabukasan!” (Youth Formation).
Keep in mind that our school children now will soon rule the
future. Students will become life-long
learners, very much ready to conquer the world with happiness in their
thoughts, words and actions.
Let’s all cooperate in this movement. It’s more fun in school, no children will be
left behind and what a wonderful world it will be!!
