PAGADIAN CITY – Zamboanga del Sur Schools
Division Superintendent Dr. Arturo Bayocot disclosed that starting today, May
20, until May 24, all public elementary and secondary schools are having the
School Maintenance Week better known as “Brigada Eskwela.”
In an interview, Dr. Bayocot encouraged all
stakeholders (internal and external) such as parents, local government units
and barangays officials to actively participate and cooperate with the yearly
activity initiated by the schools in their respective communities.
“I appeal to all of you to help your respective schools in your communities in
preparation for the opening of classes come June 3. We have discouraged the old
practices where children during their first days in schools are engaged in
cleaning their respective rooms and school premises,” Bayocot said.
“This is the main reason why DepEd has designated the
whole week of May 20-24 as school maintenance week in preparation for the
school opening,” Bayocot added.
Bayocot further said: “starting June 3, regular classes
will start, that is why it is really important that we have to help in the
preparation of our schools prior to the start of regular classes.”
There are several activities to be undertaken during
the whole week such as minor repairs of jalousy windows, defective chairs,
paintings, or additional chairs if needed.
“Teachers are also required to prepare a structuring in
their respective classrooms within the week, so that when classes start
everything will be in place,” Bayocot added.
“I encouraged the parents, members of the Parents
Teachers Association (PTA), the School Governing Council (SGC) and the LGUs to
help our Brigada Eskwela,” the schools superintendent reiterated. (PIA9)