MESSAGE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

Welcome our dear colleague-educators and learners to a new year of 2020 with great excitement and so much in store for you.

January 6 marks the beginning of the resumption of classes for 2020. It is my couple of months at DepEd-SDO Batangas City, and I have been reflecting on what I have learned. I’ve learned that given the right tools and support, our colleague-educators and students surprise and impress me in unexpected ways as what San Agapito NHS of Isla Verde achieved as the National Best Brigada Eskwela Implementer, Banaba West Integrated School as the first ISO 9001:2015 Certified School in Batangas City, the numerous awards bagged during the Regional Schools Press Conference, and many more. They are greatly determined to do and accomplish the tasks entrusted to them even without supervision as shown during our overtime work to meet the deadlines, particularly when our school division office was preparing for the first surveillance audit as ISO Certified SDO. They willingly stayed in their offices even beyond the official hours, and I appreciated that much. They are very thoughtful and caring which I truly valued. I witness how supportive and collaborative our LGU Officials thru the leadership of our Hon. Mayor Beverly B Dimacuha in our DepEd programs, projects and activities as in preparations for our hosting of CALABARZON Heroes Game this coming February 2020. Thus, we in the DepEd reciprocate what we can do for the success of the LGU Programs. I’ve learned that the call for service in the spirit of HEART (Humility, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Transparency/Trust) is strong and bold here. I’ve learned that the DepEd-SDO Batangas City is a powerful connected community of servant-leaders. And, I expect as I stay here at our schools division, I will always have more to learn.

Getting in touch with you, our dear stakeholders and our colleagues will always our priority. Always remember that we are here for you to make your experiences with us and learning encounters as personally enlightening as they are service-oriented and academically rewarding. The DepEd SDO Batangas City creates programs, offers opportunities, and provides services that enhance and complement how you experience the true essence of service above self. Our driving purpose is to make a positive difference in the lives of our stakeholders and we are committed to support you in any and every way as you become successful and effective leaders and partners in the coming years.

This is a unique and exciting year as we welcome you all. Please know that our schools and offices are committed to ensure a quality basic education experience for all. So, optimize every minute of your stay in school in our offices as we enjoy the gifts of time as life this exciting New Year.

Welcome home at SDO Batangas City.