Greetings from DepEd NorMin!
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he past two school years have not been easy, and to come out resilient and survive the crisis make this occasion extra special. Therefore, this commencement ceremony after the rain depicts strongly our young learners’ dedication, hard work, accomplishments, and triumphs. This occasion is a meaningful moment for both parents and teachers to rejoice and celebrate their children’s and student’s educational milestones, not to discount the teachers’ and parents’ nobility in this period of the Covid-19 pandemic. As we passionately collaborate as a country, this year’s graduation rites are memorable more than ever since we now seeing the brighter light to the end of this pandemic. Thus, today’s learners, completers, and graduates are the ones who experience the hard-fought battle to help contain the virus and provide support to those who emotionally struggled during the height of the OCVID-19 surge. The Department of Education (DepEd) highly celebrates these acts of our learners because we have developed within them a mind that is capable of thinking and deciding what is right not just for oneself but also for the greater good and a heart that is sensible enough to willfully care for and support the needy. These learned life skills are the greatest treasures in this most trying time, which highlight the K to 12 curriculum sets of skulls and competencies. Indeed, DepEd has produced holistic learners. This year’s graduation theme – K to 12 Graduates: Pursuing Dreams and Fostering Resilience in the Face of Adversity – underscores that resiliency already manifests in our daily lives as we continue to endeavor with life’s adversities even beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning today, you, our learners, graduates, and completers are in the inception of taking your quest to the next level beyond the comfort of your schools or grades. Apparently, this occasion signals the start of the tougher and more tedious life. Never fear, for you are geared up to ensure your successes. Your DepEd family is confident that you can hurdle every border beyond. Face every hindrance that comes your way as you continue the path to your dreams. DepEd is one with you in this journey. Our thanks to the families of all our learners in DepEd Region X. Thank you for entrusting their education to us. Also, our utmost thanks to our numerous stakeholders who have never hesitated to help in ensuring our children’s quality basic education. Indeed, our learners’ success is all our victory. Congratulations and Godspeed!
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