Happy School Movement

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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!!