Republic of the PhilippinesDepartment of education

Region IIIDivision of BataanDistrict of Orion

CAPUNITAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.Y. 2013-2014

NARRATIVE REPORT ON BRIGADA ESKWELA

Educators believe that environment plays a big part in pupils’ learning.

And so, if classrooms are not conducive to learning because of poor condition

and some defective school facilities, education is hindered.

In connection with this, the Department of Education conducted this

year’s Brigada Eskwela also known as National Schools Maintenance Week

on May 20-24, 2013 where all education stakeholders contributed their time,

effort and resources in ensuring that the school facilities are ready in time

for the school opening.

As early as March, Ilynne S. Samonte and teachers of Capunitan

Elementary School recruited volunteers who would participate in the brigade.

Parents, who are members for PEACE and other people from the community,

were encouraged to join the week - long annual program. Fund from Mr. and

Ms. Capunitan popularity contest was used to cover the effort of

reconstruction of fences that was destroyed by a typhoon, and also the

putting up of pathways going to canteen. Fund from MOOE was used to

repair one of the classroom buildings in grade one.

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Early morning of May 20, the teachers of Capunitan Elementary School

held a short program that signalled the start of Brigada Eskwela. The

presence of different groups of volunteers was acknowledged. Short

orientation about the mechanics of the 6-day activity was given by Ms. Ilynne

S. Samonte. Finally the opening of the Brigada Eskwela was announced. The

willing, ready and able brigade included zealous teachers, enthusiastic

parents, excited students, and other concern people of the community.

Professional help such as carpenters, welders, masons and painters was

provided by some generous benefactors to assist in reconstructing some of

the classrooms. Among the minor activities are repainting of the classrooms,

walls, ceilings, doors, windows and window grills, repair

of desks, armchairs and cabinets. Cleaning of the school surroundings and

rehabilitation of the school garden were assigned to some mothers

who found true enjoyment in doing their tasks. All the members of the

brigade worked tirelessly for one week. They did all that and more with an

enviable spirit of camaraderie. May 24, was the last day of the week long

activity. Through the overwhelming support of the volunteers, the

classrooms are restructured and

spruced up. All school facilities are now in good condition. The school

surrounding is now free from tall grasses. Generally, the school is now ready

for the school opening. Evidences for the week long activity are attached

herewith.

Prepared by: APRIL S. REYES

Teacher I

Noted by: ILYNNE SJ. SAMONTE Principal I