HAPPY SCHOOLS MOVEMENT

Happy Schools Movement Led by the SDO Vigan
@ Vigan Convention Center

Play, Learn and Grow 

Together!

“Happy Schools” is the flagship of the Deped fostering a child friendly atmosphere among the students. It aims to create an environment where students can freely express themselves and promote learning in an easy yet effective way of learning. Also, a happy school is composed of happy teachers build in a happy environment and form happy students.

 

     The Department of Education (DepEd) in Region 1 has launched the “happy schools movement” (HSM) to boost the efficient implementation of the K to 12 basic education curriculums in the Ilocos provinces. With the theme “Paaralang Masayang Maglingkod, Tagumpay ng Bata’y Itataguyod”, the HSM is an advocacy that envisions having a generation of responsive and cross-culture competent future builders through creating a happier and more positive school atmosphere. The DepEd acknowledges the engagement of external stakeholders like the DSWD in the effective and transparent school governance that leads to happy school environment among learners and teachers. 

     The movement aims to inculcate in the minds of pupils that school is not just a place for learning but also a place for fun and enjoyment as they enjoy what they are doing.

The movement seeks to promote every school in the region as a better and enjoyable place to study. DepEd Region 1 Director Dr. Malcolm S. Garma said the regional launch of HSM was held at the Vigan Convention Center on May 20, and was anchored on the theme: “Paaralang Masayang Maglingkod, Tagumpay ng Bata’y Itaguyod.”“The launching of the HSM platform was very timely as the opening of classes for school year 2019-2020 is set on June 3,” said Garma.Stakeholders sign a manifesto of support to the “Happy Schools Movement” during its regional launch in Vigan Convention Center, Vigan City on May 20, 2019.

Sources:https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/05/31/deped-region-1-launches-happy-schools-movement/