BRIGADA ESKWELA SUCCESS STORY M olugan Central Sc hool

BRIGADA ESKWELA SUCCESS STORY Molugan Central School

Department of Education Region X D I V I S I O N O F E L S A LVAD O R C I T Y Zone 3, Poblacion, El Salvador City Telefax No: (088) 555-0475| Email Address: elsalvador.city@deped.gov.ph| Website: depedelsalvadorcity.net

“Matatag na Bayan Para sa Maunlad na Paaralan”, this year’s Brigada Eskwela Theme that advocates on the spirit of volunteerism among all aspects in the society; parents, stakeholders, GU, private individuals etc. and generous Samaritans in the community. The purpose is making the school ready for the coming opening of classes and motivates learners to really come on the first day in school.

Molugan Central School, being an institution that is responsible in molding the learners into a responsible individual in the society, we tapped different organizations, stakeholders, private persons and public servants in helping us doing different activities in making the school a very conducive for learning specially on the first day of school. The school personnel cannot do it alone, the MOOE, PTA and school funds cannot suffice all the financial needs for school maintenance and improvements. Thus; we need volunteers to do this for our learners. All the activities is anchored from DepED Memorandum No. 40. series of 2017, engaging everyone to contribute their time, effort and resources in ensuring that everything is set off for the coming opening of classes.

MCS started Brigada Eskwela by a Pre implementation Phase; The activities are the following:

1. PRE IMPLEMENTATION PHASE

b. c.

d. e. f. Assessment of Physical Facilities and maintenance needs of the school Organization of Brigada Eskwela Committees Advocacy (GPTA Meetings, announcements) and social marketing (FB) Resource mobilization Firming up on the planned activities for BE Motorcade around the community as advanced Information drive

This phase is a very important stage for refining and strengthening all the planned activities, I considered this as a major activity of the whole school year. I and the organized Dimension Leaders (SBM) in the School collaboratively do it. We have different assignments, assigned stakeholders and organizations to be tapped during the implementation and specific day/s for implementation. We did

it to avoid overlapping of work and stakeholders to handle. Advocacy, advanced announcements and social media information was also assigned to a specific group. Me and the Brigada Eskwela Coordinator do the constant monitoring and giving reminders to every one of the coming event. We do it with our Messenger page and cell phone texts. The Barangay Officials helped the school through advanced advocacy and information by having a motorcade around the community, encouraging and inviting people to help and extending support to El Salvador City Central School. Aside from that, I conducted short meetings even in summer to speak out on the different plans and activities in BE and the opening of classes. The result was satisfactory since all teachers and PTA officials were present during the said meetings.

2. ACTUAL BRIGADA WEEK ( May 20-25, 2020)

a. b. Opening Program and stating the Purpose of Brigada Eskwela

Signing on the Pledge of Commitment side by side with “Basa Ni

ELSA” Intervention Project on Reading c. Briefing of Working Teams and Looking on the Posted Assignments per organization/s d. Actual Implementation e. Recording of Daily Accomplishments on school work plan

The Division of El Salvador City formally launched BRIGADA ESKWELA 2020 at San Francisco De Asis Elementary School and San Francisco De Asis National High School. The kick off Ceremony was done a week before the actual brigade Eskwela. I was there during the occasion with the School’s Brigada Eskwela Coordinator, Dimension Leaders, stakeholders and our Barangay Officials. It was a heart-warming activity witnessing everyone committing for support and promise for help on the coming Brigada Eskwela Activity. It serve us as a guide also of our own implementation in the school.

May 20, 2020, Our own Brigada Eskwela in ECCS started with a short opening program, in here, we reminded everyone of the purpose on this biggest activity of the year. Few reminders on the conduct of different activities were also tackled, like: no burning of garbage. I can see all the excitement of the stakeholders who were assigned on the first day. The Dimension leaders and members of the day were so busy in instructing and guiding on the specific work that was assigned

and to be done on that day. Many came to help and support though it was hot and warm, I can hear laughters and saw smiling faces of the stakeholders. They told me, it’s OK for them to work and sacrifice for their children. The Veterinary Team was also with us to give injection to pets roaming around the school vicinity, so that the spread of rabies can be avoided and making the learners safety. According to our vets, An ounce of prevention is always better than cure.

Aside from doing the Brigada Eskwela Activities, we also launched the “BASA NI ELSA” Project. A one week summer reading camp for all the learners in ECCS, we even invited other campers from private and other nearby schools who wanted to join the fun ,excitement and learning planned for them. Many learners came with their parents and guardians.

May 21, 2020. The second day of ECCS Brigada Eskwela. Like the first day, many came to help and support the different activities. The City’s Dental Team was also very generous in helping the school children for dental problems. The team was spearheaded by DR. MIRABEL TANGCALAGAN AND THE CITY DENTIST DR. CHU. Many learners were benefited with free tooth/teeth extractions and cleaning. The retirees group and senior citizens also extended help by giving us cash donations for snacks and meals for laborers coming from the different organizations, they were sent to do some repainting and diggings for drainage. The 4P’s beneficiaries was accompanied by their city link Mr. Bajao for their clean-up activities in the school. Dr. Edith L. Ortiga and Mrs. Lita Bace our Regional FTAD came to visit, evaluate and give suggestions for the success of BE in our school. Indeed, we ended up the second day with smiles of satisfaction in our faces.

May 22, 2020. The third day of BE 2020. This day was assigned to the Barangay officials, SK officials, BJMP and Air Force. They need to do some repairs for the school WINS, clean ups and electrical rewiring. Aside from doing the tasks assigned for them, they’re also bringing school supplies for the children, clean up materials for the school, painting materials and big garbage cans. The BJMP group were providing free haircuts to our learners. We’re so thankful of their generosity and constant support in the school.

activities. There are parents who were fixing the temporary gate at the back. It seems eternity!! ..BUT I’m happy seeing stakeholders and private individuals who sustained their energy and support amidst the health crisis. Seeing their perspiration inspire and motivate me to accept challenges and keep moving on. We ended the day with hope and courage in making our work worthy and in accordance with God’s will. We instill in our mind that; we need to challenge ourselves always for growth and development.

3. BRIGADA ESKWELA PLUS

a. continuation of the work/s and activities not finished during the actual brigade week

4. POST IMPLEMENTATION PHASE

a. Preparation of Final consolidated school BE accomplishments

b. c.

report Submission of report Planning Activities for Brigada Eskwela Plus Continuation and Planning Activities on the Incoming Brigada Eskwela 2020

(Success stories for the remaining 2 phases will be posted later..)

The success of Brigada Implementation relies on the HANDS ON planning of the school head, BE coordinator and Activity Leaders. Pre implementation phase is very important and I believe a non-negotiable phase for success. I am not a perfect leader but I believe that doing the activity by heart , self-motivation and inspiration leads to the success of the activity. I’m conditioning my mind always that: It’s not for winning but for MCS ELSA learners. I am always hoping and

praying that DEPED SHOULD STOP IN CONSIDERING THE ACTIVITY AS A CONTEST, IT

HONESTLY DEFEATS THE PURPOSE AND SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM.

L i n a C . B e j i g a Principal MOLUGAN CENTRAL SCHOOL

BRIGADA ESKWELA SUCCESS STORY M olugan Central Sc hool

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