DEPED-SIARGAO DELIVERS UNICEF RESPONSE ITEMS TO HS, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Schools Division Office (SDO) of Siargao turned over the learning kits and the temporary learning spaces (TLSs) from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to the two identified badly-hit implementing schools for the limited face-to-face classes in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte province, namely the Sapao National High School in Sta. Monica town and Mabuhay Elementary School in Pilar town on January 17-18, respectively.

Sapao National High School received two sets of 72m2 rectangular TLS, 109 sets of student kits, three sets of teacher’s kits, and two boxes of school-in-a-box, while Mabuhay Elementary School received one set of TLS, 47 sets of student kits, five sets of teacher’s kits, and one box of school-in-a-box. SDO-Siargao tapped the assistance of the 30th Infantry Battalion (30IB) and PVT Jaireh L. Donio for the transportation of the said materials and for the installation of the PLSs.

During the on-site visit, Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) Dr. Nelia S. Lomocso asked about the conditions of the teachers and the school facilities after the onslaught of the

The school heads of the recipient schools both expressed their sentiments to SDS Lomocso because almost all of their school facilities, including their learning materials and ICT learning resources, were ruined by the perils of ST Odette. A group of 18 teachers in Sapao NHS, who were unable to transact using their new atm cash card, also lobbied their concern to SDS Lomocso.

Meanwhile, Dr. Lomocso called the attention of the finance department for the immediate resolution of the problem. In a conversation with Dr. Lomocso, Sapao NHS School Principal-I Jonathan Gubantes said that their school is determined to buy a generator to run the necessary school operations since their school, including some schools in other municipalities, has no access to electricity as of the moment.

Mabuhay ES school head Arnel Rosende also said his teachers will do the printing of the modules in Dapa, especially that SDS Lomocso has announced already that all implementing pilot schools for the limited face-to-face classes and those in modular distance setup shall resume immediately on Monday, January 24.

Urgent consultative meetings will be organized for proper coordination with the concerned individuals both from public and private agencies. Prior to the resumption of classes, Division Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) Coordinator Catherine B. Landao informed the field that DepEdSiargao will deploy its trained personnel for the conduct of the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPS). (DepEdSiargao/PIA-Surigao del Norte)

DepEd-Siargao chief on Typhoon Odette outrage: “This is a true test of our commitment to serve”

Following the ruthless devastation of the Super Typhoon Odette, Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) Dr. Nelia S. Lomocso of the Schools Division Office (SDO) Siargao in the Surigao del Norte province has made an emotional remarks addressed to all DepEdSiargao employees during the Batch 2 Limited Face-to-Face Classes Orientation held Wednesday, January 19, at Del Carmen National High School that the unprecedented typhoon outrage is a true test of everyone’s commitment to serve the department. “I know we are all victims of the recent calamity, but our schools need you most this time,” said Lomocso.

“Despite the bad circumstances we have all experienced, I hope that serving our department remains our top priority. Please don’t show to the public that you are tired and unmotivated to work. Instead, let us be the source of hope and inspiration to the people around us most especially to our learners and colleagues,” she added. To maximize the time for the important school operations, SDS Lomocso stressed that teaching and non-teaching personnel can deviate from the alternative work arrangement (AWA) since the work-at-home arrangement is difficult in areas without access to electricity.

“If we report to our station, there are a lot of things we can help as part of our share for the school rebuilding efforts, and if we will not do these things, then who would?” she said.

SDS Lomocso encouraged the teachers and the school administrators to tap the support of the local government unit, which has been the department’s dependable partners, for the clearing operations. (DepEd-Siargao/PIASurigao del Norte)