DepEd orders simple celebration of EOSY rites
By JOLANIE E. BUCAD
Teacher II
Kinamlutan Elementary School
Butuan City
This year’s End of School Year (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, a grit of Filipino learners honed by a solid basic education system that is responsive to the changing needs of time.
The Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary, Vice President Sara Z. Duterte issued DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2023, discouraging excessive spending, extravagant attire, or extraordinary venue for the conduct of Graduation and Moving Up ceremonies.
The order is both for the public and private elementary and secondary schools nationwide. The EOSY rites holding should not be 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, Secretary Duterte ordered.
During the conduct of the EOSY rites, physical distancing and wearing of face mask shall be mandatory as ordered by Secretary Duterte. ###
