Republic of the Philippines Department of Education REGION VI - WESTERN VISAYAS SCHOOLS DIVISION OF AKLAN TI May 2023 DIVISION MEMORANDUM wo. |66 , s. 2023 CONDUCT OF THE K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM END-OF- SCHOOL-YEAR RITES FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023 To: OIC- Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Chief Education Supervisors Education Program Supervisors Public Schools District Supervisors Senior Education Program Specialists Public and Private Elementary, Secondary and Integrated School Heads Others Concerned L This is to inform the field of DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2023 re: An Order Updating the Multi-Year Implementing Guidelines on the Conduct of the K To 12 Basic Education Program End-Of-School-Year Rites (attached herewith). 2. School heads must accomplish and submit the attached certification, noted by the PSDS, that they have read and understood the contents of this Memorandum including its enclosures. This should be consolidated by the District Office and to be submitted on or before 23 June 2023, attention: SEPS June R. Patricio/EPSt II John C. Marciales, SGOD-School Management M&E Section. 3. ‘The following are the division officials who are delegated to confirm graduation and/or moving up: ‘Archbishop GM Reyes St, Kalibo, Aklan Tel/Fax No. (036) 268 4235 | (036) 268 4234 | (036) 268 3097 Website: http://wmw.depedaklan.org Email Address: [email protected]ps zs ‘B Se Republic of the Philippines Department of Education REGION VI ~ WESTERN VISAYAS SCHOOLS DIVISION OF AKLAN No. District Division Representative 1 Altavas EPS Marth S. Tropa 2 Balete EPS Marivic I. Tolentino 3 Banga SEPS June R. Patricio 4 Batan EPS Ruby Agnes B. Estrada PhD 5 Buruanga SEPS Darren N. Naelgas PhD 6 Ibajay East CES Michael T. Rapiz 7 Tbajay West EPS Edselyn T. Biray PhD 8 KaliboI EPS Johann C. Cawaling 9 Kalibo I PDO Il Charlie I. Ureta 10 Lezo EPS Ma. Corazon R. Panaligan 11 Libacao SEPS Mar Bien Gregory G. Parel UAP 12 Madalag SEPS Leila L. Pamati-an 13 Makato CES Dobie P. Parohinog PhD 14 Malay EPSt II Ma. Teresa L. Lao . 15 Malinao EPS Mary Cherry Lynn M. Tabarni lla EdD 16 Nabas EPS Rebecca R. Ibaretta 17 New Washington —_ EPS Mahnnie Q. Tolentino 18 Numancia EPSt Il Hajji S. Tropa 19 Tangalan EPS Kyzil D. Lipar PhD 4, Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this Memorandum is strongly desired. FOR THE SCHOOLS DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT: JERSONB: LABOS, EdD OIC, Office of the Asst. $¢hools Division Superintendent Inclosure: as stated In-Chafe of the Division, Reference: DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2023 Allotment: 1-2 (R.O. 12-94) To be indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following subjects: GRADUATION LEARNERS POLICY ‘SCHOOLS /mtr ‘Archbishop GM Reyes St., Kalibo, Aklan ‘Tel/Fax No. (036) 268 4235 | (036) 268 4234 | (036) 268 3097 Website: http://www.depedaklan.org Email Address: [email protected]Pees ‘Bp i ‘Republic of the Philippines Department of Education REGION VI — WESTERN VISAYAS ‘SCHOOLS DIVISION OF AKLAN 166 ?s. 2023 (Certification) Enclosure No. 1 to Division Memorandum No. (Name of School) (School Address) (Date) CERTIFICATION This is to certify that I have read and understood the contents of DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2023 and Division Memorandum No. ___, s. 2023 re: Conduct of the K To 12 Basic Education Program End-Of-School-Year Rites for School Year 2022- 2023. School Head (Signature over printed name) Noted: PSDS: (Signature over printed name) ‘Archbishop GM Reyes St, Kalibo, Aklan ‘Tel/Fax No, (036) 268 4235 | (036) 268 4234 | (036) 268 3097 Website: htto://www.depedaklan.org Email Address: [email protected]Republic of the hiléppines Department of Education REGION VI — WESTERN VISAYAS SCHOOLS DIVISION OF AKLAN Enclosure No. 2 to Division Memorandum No. _| © 9 s. 2023 (Sample Program) Conduct of the K To 12 Basic Education Program End-Of-School-Year Rites for School Year 2021-2023. ‘Theme: Gradweyt ng K to 12: Hinubog ng Matatag na Edukasyon (K to 12 Graduates: Molded through a Resilient Educational Foundation) Suggested Flow of Program (Moving Up - K to Grade 10) Processional Pambansang Awit Prayer /Doxology Regional /Provincial/Municipal/School Hymn Opening Message School Head (significance of ceremony, school performance and achievements, role of community in promoting quality education as impact of partnership and shared governance ~ 7 minutes) Welcome Address Pupil/Student (chosen by committee - 5 minutes) Reading of Message of the Secretary Highest DepEd Official present Presentation of Candidates for Moving Up Coordinator/School Head Confirmation Division Representative Distribution of certificates School Head and DepEd Official Distribution / Confirmation of Awards (Include importance to academic achievement) SH & Stakeholders ‘Archbishop GM Reyes St, Kalibo, Aklan Tel/Fax No. (036) 268 4235 | (036) 268 4234 | (036) 268 3097 Website: http://mww.depedaklan.org, Email Address: aklan.1958@deped,gov.ph® Republic of the Philippines Department of Education REGION VI - WESTERN VISAYAS SCHOOLS DIVISION OF AKLAN Tntroduction of Speaker Inspirational Message (7 minutes) Words of Gratitude Completer Pledge of Loyalty Song (Relevant to Moving Up) Closing Message School Head (wrap up the ceremonies, inspire parents to continue support education, relevant announcements) Recessional ‘Archbishop GM Reyes St, Kalibo, Aklan Tel/Fax No. (036) 268 4235 | (036) 268 4234 | (036) 268 3097 Website: http://www.depedaklan.org Email Address: aklan,[email protected]Republic of the Philippines Department of Coucation REGION VI — WESTERN VISAYAS ‘SCHOOLS DIVISION OF AKLAN ‘Suggested Flow of Program (Graduation - Grade 6 and Grade 12) Processional Pambansang Awit Prayer /Doxology Regional /Provincial/Municipal/School Hymn Opening Message School Head (significance of ceremony, school performance and achievements, role of community in promoting quality education as impact of partnership and shared governance ~ 7 minutes) Welcome Address Graduate (chosen by committee - 7 minutes, how the graduate feels, welcome presence of loved ones and community as witnesses, highlight the value of love and compassion in living together as one family) Reading of Message of the Secretary-Highest DepEd official present Presentation of candidates for graduation - School Head Confirmation Schools Division Superintendent/Representative Distribution of Diploma - Schools Division Superintendent/ Representative and SH Distribution / Confirmation of Awards (include importance to academic achievement) - SH & Stakeholders Introduction of Speaker Keynote Message (7 minutes) “Archbishop GM Reyes St, Kalibo, Alan ‘Tel/Fax No. (036) 268.4235 | (036) 268 4234 | (036) 268 3097 Website: http:/vww.depedaklan.org Email Address: [email protected]‘, i Ag i Republic of the Philippines Department of Education REGION VI ~ WESTERN VISAYAS SCHOOLS DIVISION OF AKLAN ‘Thanksgiving Message Graduate (success, celebrate collaborative efforts of family and community, helping gain experience that will guide Graduates) Pledge of Loyalty Graduation Song Closing Message School Head (wrap up ceremonies, inspire parents to continue supporting education, relevant announcements) Recessional ‘Archbishop GM Reyes St,,Kalibo, Aklan Tel/Fax No. (036) 268 4235 | (036) 268 4234 | (036) 268 3097 Website: http://www.depedaklan.org Email Address: aklan.1958@deped,gov.0hRepublic of the Philippines Department of Education REGION VI - WESTERN VISAYAS SCHOOLS DIVISION OF AKLAN SCHEDULE OF SDS and ASDS SDS ASDS Day | AM/PM | District School District School Day 1 AM |Buruanga |Buruanga | Altavas Justicia July 10, NHS Morales 2023 Young NHS PM | Malay Malay NHS | Batan Camanci i NHS AM___[Nabas Tagaroroc IS | Balete Balete IS PM | Ibajay West | Ondoy NHS_ | Banga Torralba NHS AM__|Tbajay East |Naile NHS | Libacao | Ortega IS PM |Tangalan | Vivo IS Madalag | Ma. Cristina Is. AM |Malinao | Rosario NHS | Makato ‘Anselmo B. Legaspi NHS PM | Lezo Catalino M. [Numancia | Numancia Prado NHS National School of ___| Fisheries Day 5 Kalibol | Bakhaw New Pinamuk-an duly 14, | = Norte 1S Washington | IS 2023 Kalibo IL KISEC ‘Archbishop GM Reyes St, Kalibo, Aklan’ Tel/Fax No. (036) 268 4235 | (036) 268 4234 | (036) 268 3097 Website: http://www.depedaklan.org Email Address: [email protected]Republika ng Pilipinas Department of Education MAR 2 8 2023 DepEd ORDER No.Q(QQ. s. 2023 AN ORDER UPDATING THE MULTI-YEAR IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES ON ‘THE CONDUCT OF THE K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM END-OF- ‘SCHOOL-YEAR RITES To Undersecretaries. Assistant Secretaries Minister, Basic, Higher, and Technical Education, BARMM Bureau, Service and Regional Directors Schools Division /City Superintendents Public Elementary and Secondary School Heads All Others Concerned 1, The Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed “An Order Updating the Implementing Guidelines on the Conduct of the K to 12 Basic Education Program End-of-School-Year (EOSY) Rites” as an amendment to and reissuance of DepEd Order (DO) 2, s. 2020, entitled Multi- ‘Year Implementing Guidelines on the Conduct of the K to 12 Basic Education Program End-of-School-Year Rites, which provides guidance to both public and private elementary and secondary schools nationwide in the annual conduct of EOSY rites. 2. In the annual conduct of full in-person EOSY rites, observance of physical distancing and wearing of face mask shall not be mandatory. 3. As stipulated in DO 34, s. 2022, entitled School Calendar and Activities for the ‘School Year 2022-2023, the classes shall formally end on July 07, 2023. Each school has the discretion to elect the date for the holding of this year's rites, not earlier than July 10 and not later than July 14, 2023. Private schools that started earlier and public and private schools with an extended school year due to unforeseen circumstances shall be guided by their approved revised school calendar. 4. For this School Year 2022-2023, the EOSY rites shall focus on the theme: Gradweyt ng K to 12: Hinubog ng Matatag na Edukasyon (K to 12 Graduates: Molded through a Resilient Educational Foundation), which emphasizes that graduation is not only a celebratory milestone but also a symbol of resilience, agency, and grit of Filipino learners honed by a solid basic education system that is responsive to the changing needs of time. Further, it highlights that every learner's achievement mirrors an education that succeeds amid all difficulties 5. The subsequent annual themes for these ceremonies shall be published in a DepEd Memorandum.6. The DepEd reiterates the following policies: a. Discouraging excessive spending, extravagant attire, or extraordinary venue for the conduct of Graduation and Moving Up Ceremonies; b. DONo. 66, s. 2017, entitled Implementing Guidelines on the Conduct of Off Campus Activities, © DO No. 31, s. 2019, entitled The Department of Education Service Marks and Visual Identity Manual (Enclosure 1, pages 44-46), d. DO No. 36, s. 2016, entitled Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the K to 12 Basic Education Program: ©. DO No. 48, s. 2018, entitled Prohibition of Electioneering and Partisan Political Activity, and {Prohibiting any DepEd personnel to collect any kind of contribution or graduation/moving up fee. 7. Private Schools, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Technical Vocational Institutions (TVIs), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) offering basic education or any grade levels thereof, may opt to adopt the provisions of this DO as basis in the conduct of their moving up/graduation ceremonies. 8, This Order shall take effect immediately upon its approval and shall remain in force and in effect for the duration of the K-to-12 Basic Education Program, unless sooner repealed, amended or rescinded. Certified copies of this Order shall be filed with the University of the Philippines Law Center-Office of the National Administrative Register (UPLC-ONAR), UP Diliman, Quezon City. 9. All DepEd Orders, Memoranda, and other related issuances, rules, regulations and provisions which are inconsistent with these guidelines are hereby repealed, rescinded, or modified accordingly. 10.Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this Order is directed. Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines Secretary of the Department of Education Encls: As stated References: As stated ‘To be indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following subjects:(Enclosure to DepEd Order No.0 09, s. 2023) Sie ie : aa & UPDATED IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES ON THE ANNUAL CONDUCT OF THE K ‘TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM END-OF-SCHOOL-YEAR RITES Rationale ‘Through the MATATAG: Bansang Makabata, Batang Makabansa Agenda, the Department of Education (DepEd) pledged to be matatag for and with our learners, educators, partners, and stakeholders in establishing a nation that values its youth, and a Filipino youth that values its nation. In alignment with this framework, the DepEd shall continually improve the K to 12 Basic Education Program to achieve its mission, as provided for in DepEd Order (DO) No. 21, s. 2019, to strengthen the values of the Filipino people, develop a strong, sense of nationalism, develop productive citizens who contribute to the building ofa progressive, just, and humane society, ensure environmental sustainability, and cultivate global partnerships for development. The annual conduct of the K to 12 Basic Education Program End-Of-School- Year (EOSY) Rites serves to commemorate the fruits of the collective effort of the whole school community to provide learners with a holistic preparation to pursue higher education, entrepreneurship, middle level skills development or employment with increased chance of success. Moreover, these rites are solemn ceremonies of acknowledging learners who have successfully met, or even exceeded curricular requirements, and mark the transition to subsequent stages and specific milestones of the basic education program. In order to provide guidelines on the annual implementation of the conduct of the EOSY Rites, the DepEd issued DO 2, s. 2020, entitled “Multi-Year Implementing Guidelines on the Conduct of the K to 12 Basic Education Program End-of-School-Year Rites”. However, in light of the recent developments and policy adjustments, the DepEd issues this Order to update the guidelines on the implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program End-Of-School- Year-Rites. The DepEd moves to allow and encourage the full face-to-face ‘conduct of the moving up and graduation ceremonies starting this school year 2022-2023. Further, the observance of physical distancing and wearing of face mask is no longer mandatory Scope This policy shall be the DepEd’s standing policy in providing guidance in the annual conduct of the K to 12 end-of-school-year rites, and shalll be applicable to both public and private elementary and secondary schools nationwide. Policy Statement ‘This DepEd Order provides the updated procedures for conducting moving up and graduation ceremonies for Kindergarten, Grade 6, Grade 10, and Grade 12 Jearners who fulfilled the curriculum requirements at the end of the school year.IV. Procedures 1. The DepEd shall implement the annual full face-to-face conduct of the following K to 12 Basic Education Program End-of-School-Year (EOSY) =| | | Certificate a. Schools with DepEd- | approved K to 12 transition plans b. Schools with permit to operate Senior —— Diploma | | | High School since | 2014 ¢. International schools | |___with K to 12 Program J} 2. In the annual conduct of full in-person EOSY rites, observance of physical distancing shall no longer be mandatory. 3. The wearing of face mask during the ceremonies is not required and shall be left to the discretion of the learners and their parents. 4, The subsequent annual themes for these ceremonies shall be published in a DepEd Memorandum. 5. The DepEd reiterates the following policies: a, Graduation and Moving Up Ceremonies should be simple yet meaningful. While these rites mark a milestone in the lives of the learners, these should be conducted without excessive spending, extravagant attire, or extraordinary venue. b. Non-academic projects articulated in DO No. 66, s, 2017, entitled Implementing Guidelines on the Conduct of Off-Campus Activities such as attendance to field trips, film showing, JS Promenade and other school events should not be imposed as requirements for graduation or completion. c. The format of the certificate of completion and diploma must be in accordance with Enclosure 1, pages 44 to 46 of DO No. 31, s. 2019, entitled The Department of Education Service Marks and Visual Identity Manual. For private elementary and | The use of the enclosed completion | | secondary schools, technical_and | certificate and diploma template is |vocational institutions (TVis), and higher education institutions (HEIs) including state universities and optional. The signature of the school head is required, while the signature of the Schools Division (SUCs) and_—_ local niversities and colleges (LUCs) For public elementary and | secondary schools Superintendent is not required. | colleges | The use of the cited completion certificate and diploma templates is | required. Guidelines on awarding of honors to learners from Grade 1 to 12 as stipulated in DO No. 36, s. 2016, entitled Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the K to 12 Basic Education Program shall be followed. €. Moving up or graduating rites shall be conducted in an appropriate solemn ceremony befitting the graduating students and their family and shalll not be used as a political forum, in strict compliance with DO No. 48, s. 2018 entitled Prohibition of Electioneering and Partisan Political Activity. {, No DepEd personnel shall be allowed to collect any kind of contribution or graduation /moving up fee 6. For Public Schools Expenses relative to the activity shall be charged against the school’s Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE). For the Alternative Learning System (ALS), expenses to be incurred for the conduct of the activity may be charged to the Calendar Year 2023 ALS Program Support Funds. 7. For Private Schools, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Technical Vocational Institutions (TVIs), State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) Private schools, HEIs, TVIs, SUCs, and LUCs offering basic education or any grade levels thereof, may opt to adopt the provisions of this DO as basis in the conduct of their moving up/graduation ceremonies. Casual or formal wear, or school uniform, shall remain as the recommended moving up/graduation attire. Toga or sablay is allowed to be worn as an additional garb. Monitoring and Evaluation The School Heads shall be primarily responsible for supervising the implementation of this policy in their schools, ensuring that the provisions are communicated to all concerned stakeholders in the school community. ‘The Regional Offices and Schools Division Offices shall monitor the compliances of schools with this Order.Feedback shall be submitted to the DepEd, through the Office of the Director IV of the Bureau of Learning Delivery (BLD), to be used in evaluating the policy for continuous improvement of its design and implementation. The Office of the Director IV of the BLD may be reached through email at bid.ocideped.gov.ph or at telephone numbers 8637-4346 and 8637-4347. Effectivity/Transitory Provisions This Order shall take effect immediately upon its approval and shall remain in force and in effect for the duration of the K-to-12 Basic Education Program, unless sooner repealed, amended or rescinded. Certified copies of this Order shall be filed with the University of the Philippines Law Center-Office of the National Administrative Register (UPLC-ONAR}, UP Diliman, Quezon City. All DepEd Orders, Memoranda, and other related issuances, rules, regulations and provisions which are inconsistent with these guidelines are hereby repealed, rescinded, or modified accordingly. References DepEd Order 34, s. 2022: “School Calendar and Activities for the School Year 2022. 2023" DepEd Order No. 2, 8. 2020: “Multi-Year Implementing Guidelines on the Conduct of the K to 12 Basic Education Program End-of School-Year Rites” DepEd Order No. 31, 8. 2019: “The Department of Education Service Marks and Visual Identity Manual” DepEd Order No. 48, s. 2018: “Prohibition of Blectioneering and Partisan Political Activity” DepEd Order No. 12, 8. 2018: “Revision to DepEd Order No. 6, s. 2018 (School Year 2017-2018 K to 12 Basic Education Program End-of School-Year Rites)" DepEd Order No. 6, s. 2018: “School Year 2017-2018 K to 12 Basic Education Program End-of-School- Year Rites” DepEd Order No. 66, s. 2017: “Implementing Guidelines on the Conduct of Off Campus Activities? DepEd Order No. 8, s. 2017: “School Year 2016-2017 K to 12 Basic Education Program End of School Year Rites” DepEd Order No. 36, s. 2016: “Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the K to 12 Basic Education Progrant” DepEd Order No. 7, s. 2016: “School Year 2015-2016 K to 12 Basie Education Program End of School Year Rites” DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2014: 2014 Graduation Rites” DepEd Order No. 9, s. 2013: “2013 Graduation Rites” DepEd Order No. 9, 8. 2012: “2012 Graduation Rites”