Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region IV A CALABARZON
Division of Rizal
District of Cainta II
SAN JUAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NARRATIVE AND PICTORIAL REPORT ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE 21st
ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL CHILDRENS MONTHI. INTRODUCTION
October every year is observed as National Childrens Month (NCM)
in our country pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 267 issued
on September 30, 1993. The celebration seeks to emphasize the
importance of the role of the child within the Filipino family and
in nation building. It also supports Section 13, Article II, of the
Philippine Constitution, which recognizes the vital role of the
youth in nation building and mandates the promotion and protection
of their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social
well-being by instilling in them the values of patriotism and
nationalism, among others, as well as encouraging in public and
civic affairs. This years celebration focuses on poverty with the
theme, Kahirapan Wakasan, Karapatan ng mga Bata Ipaglaban! The
primary objectives of this annual celebration are to encourage not
only the duty holders but also the stakeholders to contribute to
poverty reduction and to advocate for stronger holistic actions,
particularly preventive measures to address problems of
poverty.
Pursuant to DepEd Memorandum No. 168 s. 2013, San Juan
Elementary School undertook the suggested child-related activities
during the first and second weeks of October to highlight the role
of children in community life and nation-building.II.
ACTIVITIES
Based on the suggested activities for the Celebration, San Juan
Elementary School launched the said celebration during its Flag
Ceremony last October 7 through a rationale by Dr. Virgilio R.
Ayhon, the school principal. He encouraged all teachers to
integrate the celebrations theme and nature in their respective
lessons. He also announced during that October 16 and 17 will be
the dates for the culminating activities. During the said dates,
the activities were as follows:
a. Hoisting of the NCM streamer, in which the concept and design
came from the Division Office and was placed on the schools gate
throughout the month;
b. A special lesson on Childrens rights was discussed by all
teachers of Araling Panlipunan (Grades 1 and 2), Sibika at Kultura
(Grade 3), and HeKaSi (Grades 4 to 6) in their respective classes;
andc. Various contests related to the theme such as Essay-Writing
Contest, Slogan-Making Contests and special booths like face
painting, karaoke machine, and kissing booth which were enjoyed by
many pupils during the closing program last October 17.
The Supreme Pupil Government officers facilitated the final
program which became very memorable for them. Collectively, the
celebration was both educating and fun-filled for the pupils.III.
PICTORIALS
Prepared by:
VIRGILIO R. AYHON, Ed. D.
Principal II
NOTED:
EVELYN R. MINA, Ed. D.
District SupervisorThe 21st National Childrens Month Celebration
2013
