Dr. Lomocso walks through the giant milestones of DepEd
(July 6, 2018)
Department of Education (DepEd) Mainland Schools Division Superintendent Nelia Lomocso expanded on the gains of DepEd during its 116th Founding Anniversary cum Stakeholders’ Convergence last July 2, 2018 at the Provincial Gymnasium.
“Success doesn’t just come and find you, you have to go out and get it.
For 116 years this is what the Schools Division of Surigao del Norte has been doing. We dreamed big, but definitely we worked hard for every bit of success we achieved. Cheers, to our pioneer Superintendents for the humble yet progressive beginnings, to our former Superintendents who are present today for their dynamic leadership that ushers this division to a very good standing,” said the affable czarina.
Ours, according to Lomocso, is a medium-sized division comprised of 13 districts, 162 public elementary schools, 34 Junior and 33 Senior High Schools with 1 SUC and 35 private schools.
“For every year, our promotion and completion rates have always been above 98%. This, I give credit to our hardworking men and women in the field- our school administrators, teachers and the non-teaching personnel and of course, a big bulk of this is because of the overwhelming support of our beloved stakeholders.
This year, our enrolment increases from 62,008 to 62,799. Our Senior High School takes the greater part of the variance as the enrolment soars from 6,474 to 7,575 and still counting. What does this mean? Of course, teacher and classroom shortage. For the elementary, we are still in need of 19 teachers and 68 for the Senior High School, 337 classrooms for the elementary, 99 for the Junior High School and 55 for the Senior High.
Our learner –classroom ratio in the Junior and Senior High is 61:1, the learner-toilet ratio is 99:1 and the learner-seat ratio in all levels is 2:1 since we only count the seats with the standard design (arm chair type). What do our schools do to cover this shortage of seats? They use tables with monobloc chairs outsourced from various stakeholders like the PTA, Alumni Associations, Local Government Units ..etc,” she said.
Last February 10, 2017, added Lomocso, ‘our province was struck by a 6.7 magnitude earthquake where the collapse of the fault line triggered a domino effect reaching the municipalities of Anao-aon, Malimono, Mainit and Sison causing damage to 12 schools.’
“Twenty –eight classrooms of these schools need major repairs, and we are glad repairs started gear. Let me thank our dear Governor Sol F. Matugas for spearheading this rehabilitation and for the distribution of 2,490 copies of RED DRRM Manuals to all teachers. On record, there are 18 identified schools near the earthquake fault lines that need awareness should the inevitable happen.
We care for our learners so much, and I believe you care for them that much too. It is our mandate to mold them in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment. However, some of our learners in few schools in Malimono,Alegria and Gigaquit districts are caught in the midst of armed conflict. Thank you for letting them feel protected, loved and cared for,” said Lomocso.
In terms of facilities and equipment, added Lomocso, ‘we still have a long way to go.’
“Our SHS students need equipment and tools for the TVL Curriculum. As I speak, only 2 districts have functional speech laboratories and library hubs. For water and sanitation, only 49 schools out of 196 have been blessed to have the facility. How about our learners in the Alternative Learning System? For sure, they would be so happy should they be given roofs over their heads, something they could call theirs – I am referring ladies and gentlemen to the ALS Community Learning Centers.
Let this be our prayer. We stand by our faith that in time, all these that we dream, that we pray for, will materialize, in HIS time, through you our dear partners, always, through your support,” explained Lomocso.
by: John Glenn Platil
Department of Education (DepEd) Mainland Schools Division Superintendent Nelia Lomocso expanded on the gains of DepEd during its 116th Founding Anniversary cum Stakeholders’ Convergence last July 2, 2018 at the Provincial Gymnasium.
“Success doesn’t just come and find you, you have to go out and get it.
For 116 years this is what the Schools Division of Surigao del Norte has been doing. We dreamed big, but definitely we worked hard for every bit of success we achieved. Cheers, to our pioneer Superintendents for the humble yet progressive beginnings, to our former Superintendents who are present today for their dynamic leadership that ushers this division to a very good standing,” said the affable czarina.
Ours, according to Lomocso, is a medium-sized division comprised of 13 districts, 162 public elementary schools, 34 Junior and 33 Senior High Schools with 1 SUC and 35 private schools.
“For every year, our promotion and completion rates have always been above 98%. This, I give credit to our hardworking men and women in the field- our school administrators, teachers and the non-teaching personnel and of course, a big bulk of this is because of the overwhelming support of our beloved stakeholders.
This year, our enrolment increases from 62,008 to 62,799. Our Senior High School takes the greater part of the variance as the enrolment soars from 6,474 to 7,575 and still counting. What does this mean? Of course, teacher and classroom shortage. For the elementary, we are still in need of 19 teachers and 68 for the Senior High School, 337 classrooms for the elementary, 99 for the Junior High School and 55 for the Senior High.
Our learner –classroom ratio in the Junior and Senior High is 61:1, the learner-toilet ratio is 99:1 and the learner-seat ratio in all levels is 2:1 since we only count the seats with the standard design (arm chair type). What do our schools do to cover this shortage of seats? They use tables with monobloc chairs outsourced from various stakeholders like the PTA, Alumni Associations, Local Government Units ..etc,” she said.
Last February 10, 2017, added Lomocso, ‘our province was struck by a 6.7 magnitude earthquake where the collapse of the fault line triggered a domino effect reaching the municipalities of Anao-aon, Malimono, Mainit and Sison causing damage to 12 schools.’
“Twenty –eight classrooms of these schools need major repairs, and we are glad repairs started gear. Let me thank our dear Governor Sol F. Matugas for spearheading this rehabilitation and for the distribution of 2,490 copies of RED DRRM Manuals to all teachers. On record, there are 18 identified schools near the earthquake fault lines that need awareness should the inevitable happen.
We care for our learners so much, and I believe you care for them that much too. It is our mandate to mold them in a child-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, and motivating environment. However, some of our learners in few schools in Malimono,Alegria and Gigaquit districts are caught in the midst of armed conflict. Thank you for letting them feel protected, loved and cared for,” said Lomocso.
In terms of facilities and equipment, added Lomocso, ‘we still have a long way to go.’
“Our SHS students need equipment and tools for the TVL Curriculum. As I speak, only 2 districts have functional speech laboratories and library hubs. For water and sanitation, only 49 schools out of 196 have been blessed to have the facility. How about our learners in the Alternative Learning System? For sure, they would be so happy should they be given roofs over their heads, something they could call theirs – I am referring ladies and gentlemen to the ALS Community Learning Centers.
Let this be our prayer. We stand by our faith that in time, all these that we dream, that we pray for, will materialize, in HIS time, through you our dear partners, always, through your support,” explained Lomocso.
by: John Glenn Platil
