Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region V
DIVISION OF CAMARINES SUR
San Jose, Pili, Camarines Sur

GRADUATION MESSAGE
My warmest greetings to all of you, Batch 2022-2023, on
your graduation with the theme: “Gradweyt ng K to 12: Hinubog
ng Matatag na Edukasyon (K to 12 Graduates: Molded through
a Resilient Educational Foundation)”.

It is truly a celebration for you being part of this

graduating batch after another challenging year of hard work,
amid the threat of the persistent Covid-19 virus and the occurrence
of disasters such as heavy rains, extreme heat, typhoons, floods,
earthquakes, fluctuating internet connectivity, power disruption,
health issues and others which continue to create a disruptive impact in our daily lives and in
your studies. But thanks God, despite these circumstances, you remained steadfast and held
on to your goal with determination and perseverance. Your journey may have been rough and
tough, but you made it! My salute and admiration to all of you, our heroes, for your grit and
resilience!

I also express my high appreciation to your parents/guardians and the rest of your
family members who supported you, dreamt with you and guided you. Their involvement in
your scholastic journey is very crucial. They were with you in making it through the
challenges of the times particularly in the successful implementation of learning modalities
and being engaged in school activities, notwithstanding their own economic concerns and the
sacrifices they underwent to make both ends meet, to enable you to study in an inspiring and
supportive learning environment. I also happily recognize the support of the officials of the
Parent-Teachers Association, the School Governing Council, the Local and Provincial
Government Units, and other government and non-government agencies and organizations
for helping you (and us) augment resources. Apparently, they are your (and our) source of
inspiration, of strength. You made it to these graduation because of them and you will continue
to strive and succeed because of them.

My salute also goes to the school administration, the teaching and the non-teaching
personnel who collectively played well their respective roles for your education. It was not easy
addressing your needs to acquire the skills for life-long learning and meeting your changing
expectations. It was not easy for them to keep pace with the fast-changing technologies to aid
instruction. It was not easy becoming second parents to you, my dear graduates. It was not
easy giving you a home in school as there are setbacks beyond their control. But look how they
all paved the way for you. They have given you the best of themselves in school through their
commitment and dedication to their duties, making sure that you acquire the knowledge,
skills, and attitudes necessary for your survival. They surmounted the challenges of the new
normal for you. We, in the Division Office, are counting so much on them and they are doing
their very best to live up to our expectations and those of the community. Despite their own
varying limitations, they continue to value and protect the nobility of their profession. They
remain consistently hardworking and striving to achieve their part in the of the Department
of Education’s agenda of MATATAG: Bansang Makabata, Batang Makabansa, by way of
producing active and responsible citizens, taking good care of your well-being, and
maintaining a positive learning environment, among others.

I am grateful for your teachers for their greater part in molding you and for not failing
your parents’ and your community’s expectations. It is because of their guidance and love that
your faces today are beaming brightly with happiness and success. It is because of your
teachers too that your dreams and aspirations grow bigger. It is because of their genuine
concern for you that your parents and guardians are proud of their accomplishments. It is
because of their priceless and respectable efforts as professional teachers that the local
government units and other stakeholders continue to support the school and untiringly work
with all of us to respond to the needs of the school for efficient delivery of best educational
services.

My dear graduates, celebrate joyfully this milestone in your life. But please remember
that your journey will still go a long way. You will meet more difficulties, make more mistakes
and experience fears. Don’t run away from them. They are opportunities in disguise. Hold on
to your dreams and ambitions. When the time comes that you are already successful, go back
to your Alma Mater and proudly offer your laurels.

Finally, as you head on to another chapter in your lives, always bear in mind that
whatever choices you make, they would be for the benefit not only of your own selves but of
your family, community and our nation, as well, and that all of these shall be for the Glory
of the Good Lord who is always around us and within us. Continue to be the persons that we
want you to be- always in search of what is good, true and beautiful. Likewise, may every one
of you harmoniously live by and for our mantra: SDO-Camarines Sur: Leading Change,
Transcending Barriers, Serving All.
Again, warmest congratulations!

(SGD.) NORMA B. SAMANTELA, CESO VI

Schools Division Superintendent