Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BULACAN
PRENZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BRIGADA ESKWELA 2022 ACCOMPLISHMENR REPORT

Education is a potent force in the promotion of opportunity and growth. It is the social institution through

which society imparts important knowledge, basic facts, job skills, and cultural norms and values to its members.

School provides a structured education while also promoting a child's mental and psychological development.

Aside from academics, a child will learn valuable life skills such as creative teamwork, good manners, altruistic

unity, equitable sharing, and personal responsibility. The learner is molded and shaped in school to become a

better person. This would necessitate dedicated school personnel, cooperative parents, an accountable community,

and enthusiastic and innovative students. Educators and others involved believe that the environment plays an

important and influential role in each learner's learning process. As a result, if the classrooms are unsuitable for

learning due to poor physical conditions. With this goal in mind, the Department of Education conducted its

annual "Brigada Eskwela" from August 1 to 26, 2023, as stated in its DepEd Memorandum 062 s.2022 issued on

August 01, 2022, in preparation for the start of SY 2022-2023 on August 22, 2022.

The slogan of Brigada Eskwela, “Brigada Eskwela: Tugon sa Hamon ng Ligtas na Balik-Aral,” is this

year’s theme to highlight the country's collective efforts in promoting collaboration for safe living and addressing

social issues and concerns in school, at home, and in the community. Brigada Eskwela must be implemented in

accordance with the required health standards, which include observing social distancing measures and practicing

proper hygiene in accordance with Inter-Agency Task Force health protocols, Department of Health standards,

local and national quarantine rules, and all other relevant protocols.

The National Brigada Eskwela kick-off program happened on August 1, 2022, and was hosted by DepEd

Region IV-A CALABARZON, streamed on the DepEd Philippines official Facebook page. Secretary Sara Z.

Duterte enthusiastically encouraged stakeholders to innovate and collaborate in the face of the pandemic's

challenges. The slogan "Brigada Eskwela: Tugon sa Hamon ng Ligtas na Balik-Aral" echoed in the minds of

those involved during this year's National Brigada Eskwela, which ran from August 1 to 26, 2022, and focused

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on preparation and partnership activities that supported the implementation of the Basic Education Learning

Continuity Plan (BE-LCP). The Education Secretary then challenged everyone to strive for innovation and

transformation, as well as to adapt to the changing educational and learning environments and needs of the twenty-

first century. Assistant Secretary and Chief of Staff Atty. Micheal Wesley T. Poa, emphasized that this year's

program focused on collaboration to strengthen and support initiatives for schools, teachers, and learners. Brigada

Eskwela reinforced the Brigada Pagbasa initiative, which seeks to engage parents and partners in the creation of

impactful and functional learning spaces at home for the purpose of fostering academic ease. In addition, the

Department encouraged schools to incorporate WASH in Schools (WINS) and Disaster Preparedness components

into their partnerships.

On August 8, 2022, the Schools Division Brigada Eskwela began operations. It began with two-minute

video presentations from various SDO Bulacan schools. Welcome remarks were delivered by the Schools

Division Superintendent, Zenia G. Mostoles, EdD, CESO V, which clearly emphasized the wisdom of "Alone,

we can do so little, but together, we can do so much," she said, speaking for all of us. Our strength comes from

working together. Wonderful things can be accomplished when there is teamwork and collaboration."

Prenza Elementary School joined this year’s Brigada Eskwela and was able to put up a post successful

kick-off activity in partnership with GPTA headed its President, Ms. Linor Menoza, which entitled as “Zumba

Eskwela” on August 6, 2022 and a formal kick-off program on August 8, 2022, and was graced by the PSDS of

Marilao North District, Sir Gilber M. Agapito, Ms. Nikka Angeli M. Sta. Rosa (Alumni), LGU of Marilao, heads

of LGU of Brgy. Prenza I and Prenza II, Mr. Jonard B. Victoriano (Private Stakeholder), Prenza Elentary School’s

teaching and non-teaching staff, PNP Marilao, BFP Marilao, 4th MP - Bulacan 2nd Provincial Mobile Force

Company – San Vicente, Sta. Maria Bulacan, Solo Parents Members of Prenza I and Prenza II, 4Ps Members of

Prenza I and Prenza II, Brgy. Health Workers, Kabalikat Radiocom (Marialo Chapter), TODA of Prenza I and

Prenza II, Pandayan Bookshop and Parents. The fire of Bayanihan was lit up in spite of the rain that poured out

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at the same day of kick-off program. They established the Brigada Eskwela as a venue for all concerned

stakeholders to collaborate during these trying times. The event was organized by Prenza Elementary School in

order to synchronize efforts and pull resources for the improvement of its educational facilities.

Prenza Elementary School seriously took to heart its theme, “Brigada Eskwela: Tugon sa Hamon ng Ligtas

na Balik-Aral”. Dr. Corazon A. Dela Rosa, the school principal and the Overall Chair, appointed Mr. Rodolfo Jr.

M. Balce as Brigada Eskwela 2022 Chairman, who then put together a well-thought team with the guidance and

approval of the principal. This, in turn led to the creation of the Brigada Eskwela 2022 Steering Committees on

July 25, 2022. Mr. Raymond P. Carretero was appointed as the Brigada Eskwela Co-Chair; Ms. Cherry Mae D.

Fernandez as head of the Brigada Eswkela Advocacy and Marketing Committee; Ms. Imelda DS. Fernandez as

head of Administrative and Finance Committee, respectively; Ms. Irene Millares as head of Documentation

Committee; Ms. Alma A. Panganiban as head of Monitoring and Evaluation Committee; Mr. Justin L. Madamba

as head of Resource Mobilization Committee; Ms. Elena C. Dela Cruz as head of Food and Security Committee.

This also led to three major projects to be implemented during the brigada eskwela implementation. The three

major projects are as follows with its committee heads: Mr. Rodolfo T. Gutierrez Jr. of 3Bs (Bawat Bata

Bumabasa); Mr. Raymond P. Carretero of DRRM (Disaster Risk Reduction Management); and Ms. Cherry T.

Santos of WinS (Wash in Schools). The Brigada Eskwela Team worked closely together with the principal and

the other stakeholders such as the GPTA officers; Brgy. Captain from Brgy. Prenza I, Hon. Bayani P. Clemente;

Brgy. Prenza II, Hon. Kristoffer M. Nieto. Following several meetings, particularly those of the advocacy and

marketing committees, efforts were immediately made to disseminate pertinent information about the program

via tarpaulin and social media announcements. They quickly began sending letters to stakeholders via online

platforms and/or hand-delivering them to the offices or individuals concerned.

The Brigada Eskwela of 2022 was very different from the traditional concept and approach, which focused

on repainting, physical cleaning, and minor repairs, whereas the New Normal concept and approach focused on

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collaboration to strengthen the implementation of various blended learning modalities and support initiatives for

schools, teachers, and learners.

In this New Normal, Prenza Elementary School’s Brigada Eskwela reinforced and improved the "Brigada

Pagbasa," through virtual storytelling, book donation drive, and after-school reading programs that aims to bring

together educational partners and experts to help all learners read and become functionally literate. The Brigada

Pagbasa is a platform for coordinating efforts and resources to address educational challenges, particularly literacy

and numeracy. It also provides opportunities for all stakeholders to contribute potential solutions to the country's

current gaps in education, particularly in equipping learners with 21st Century skills.

Prenza Elementary School valued its stakeholders who played an important role in ensuring that schools

operate efficiently and effectively. They work with school leaders to create and maintain a learning environment

that is conducive to teaching and learning. They are also accountable for achieving learning outcomes by actively

participating in school activities, programs, and projects.

As a result, Prenza Elementary School generated a total of 219, 895 thousand pesos through its

collaborative efforts, which consisted of volunteer man hours in peso, learning environmental in peso, learning

support in peso, learning support in peso, health and nutrition support in peso, training and development in peso,

and direct assistance. Other stakeholders also provided relevant and useful training on how to prepare students

for the return of face-to-face classes after the pandemic. Learners, parents, and teachers also attended various

seminars on mental health, oral hygiene, parenting, child protection policy, fire and earthquake safety, climate

change/global warming, urban gardening, and psychological first aid in order to cope with the effects of the new

normal.

In conclusion, the implementation of various programs was a success due to the collaborative efforts of

all involved stakeholders who selfishly dedicated all of their resources to assisting in the achievement of the

Brigada Eskwela 2022 goal, which is to prepare Prenza Elementary School, to be safe in the resumption of face-

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to-face classes after two long years of pandemic. The success was a testament to the Bayanihan culture that we,

Filipinos, inherited.

Prepared:

RODOLFO JR. M. BALCE

BE School Coordinator

Noted:

CORAZON A. DELA ROSA, EdD

School Principal IV

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BRIGADA ESKWELA 2022 PICTORAL REPORT

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Prenza 1, Marilao, Bulacan

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