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March 25 | SY 2021-2022 SSAT Validation
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Official Newsletter of Talipan National High School Sitio Fori Talipan Pagbilao, Quezon
“The results show na halos ‘Yes’ tayo sa lahat ng indicators. Iyon ang kailangan para maging qualified tayo sa face-to-face (classes). Dun sa apat na parts ng SSAT may ilang indicators tayo na sa ngayon ay ‘No’ pero alam kong kayang-kaya na lahat ma-accomplish sa susunod na validation,” Dr. Luningning R. Mendoza
Secondary School Principal III Talipan National High School (TNHS)
One Step Away
Talipan NHS inches closer to limited face-to-face classes implementation
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Article and Layout : Jerwin S. Tierra, SST-I
fter weeks of rigorous preparations, Talipan National High School (TNHS) has finished the initial validation on School Safety Assessment Tool (SSAT) for the Pilot Study on the Face-to-Face Learning Modality last March 25 at Talipan National High School Pagbilao, Quezon. TNHS headed by its School Principal Dr. Luningning R. Mendoza who led the team in the planning and preparations almost aced all the indicators which will decide the eligibility of the school for the implementation of the face-to-face learning delivery modality. “The results show na halos ‘Yes’ tayo sa lahat ng indicators. Iyon ang kailangan para maging qualified tayo sa face-toface (classes). Dun sa apat na parts ng SSAT may ilang indicators tayo na sa ngayon ay ‘No’ pero alam kong kayangkaya na lahat ma-accomplish sa susunod
na validation,” said Mendoza. SSAT is the tool used to assess the readiness of the schools to participate in the conduct of the pilot implementation of in-person classes in which data gathered shall be used as baseline information in preparation for the safe reopening of classes. On Managing School Operations Means of Verifications (MOVs) presented by TNHS helped the school to achieve 18 out of 20 indicators. To name a few, the school has secured support
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talipeño El/Ang
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Official Newsletter of Talipan National High School Sitio Fori Talipan Pagbilao, Quezon
Photos by : Jerwin S. Tierra, SST-I and Daniel Calusin
of LGUs and stakeholders, finalized appropriate alternative work arrangement schedules for teachers to deliver quality basic education, classroom layout and structure, school traffic management and protective measures, hygiene practices and safety procedures which were all marked ‘Yes’ in the initial validation. The school also managed to develop a proper contingency and communication plans and conduct several orientations for learners, parents, teaching and non-teaching personnel, external stakeholders and with the LGU. “Kung may kailangan pa tayong ayusin, yun eh ‘yung orientation a week prior to the conduct of F2F classes and hinihintay nalang nating matapos ‘yung safe water supply sa ating mga bagong gawang handwashing station,” said the principal. On Focusing on Teaching and Learning Without a doubt, TNHS has secured sufficient supply of learning resources. It also has designed class programs that cater both learners of limited face-to-face classes’ arrangement and distance education while observing the maximum 6-hour classroom teaching hours for teachers. The school has complied also in presenting a comprehensive profile of learners who will participate in the implementation with schematized process on attendance monitoring and prohibitions on group or crowded activities. “For this part, we still need to work on providing an appropriate learning and development support plan in providing better quality basic education services particularly conducting LAC for remediation and training and mentoring teachers for facilitating blended learning approach,” Mendoza detailed. On Well-Being and Protection TNHS made sure that the three indicators under Well-Being and Reflection is met despite the numerous sub-indicators that require specific personal protective equipment, concrete COVID-19 case management plan and the inclusion of the most marginalized learners. Some of the indicators that still needed to work on include availability of ethanol in all surfaces at a recommended 70-90%, 1:1 bottle of hand-sanitizers or alcohol-based solutions to restrooms, and availability of respirator and other protective gears. Meanwhile, LGU Pagbilao promised to provide a closed van to serve as designated private screening area for school goers who show symptoms upon
talipeño El/Ang
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Official Newsletter of Talipan National High School Sitio Fori Talipan Pagbilao, Quezon
Photos by : Jerwin S. Tierra, SST-I and Daniel Calusin
screening while school started to designate rooms for isolation of students and personnel with fever and flulike symptoms near the school entrance. Moreover, with the support of all class advisers, TNHS were able to provide a complete report on learners who have been identified as most vulnerable and disadvantaged in terms of access to learning. On Home-School Coordination To complete the results of the initial validation, the school was marked ‘Yes’ in all three indicators under Home-School Coordination where plan in coordination with BLGU and BHERT in ensuring that protocols will be highly observed was met. The school has developed a strategy in orienting parents on health protocols as well and has identified a designated waiting area with proper ventilation for parents and guardians visiting the school. Validation Team included Hanzel R. Ayaay, District DRRM Coordinator, Jerica B. Japor, District Brigada Eskwela Coordinator, Meybel Nantes, District Nurse and Paula Alejandro, School Head. Mendoza, Head Teachers and School DRRM Team were also present during the validation and were asked to prepare for the second conduct of validation that will officially give the eligibility of Talipan High in implementing limited face-to-face classes this current school year.