Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III
Division of Bulacan
District of Calumpit
LINAGIT PRIMARY SCHOOL
Meyto, Calumpit, Bulacan

NARRATIVE REPORT ON BRIGADA ESKWELA

SY 2011-2012
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.
The Department of Education conducted this years Brigada Eskwela , also known as
the National Schools Maintenance Week on May 23-28, 2011 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, Ms. Filipina P. Yanga and teachers of Linagit Primary School
recruited volunteers who would participate in the brigade. Parents, school alumni and other
people from the community were encouraged to join the week - long annual program. Since
no national government money was put into Brigada Eskwela (because there was simply no
budget for that purpose), private businesses, NGOs, private individuals and local
government were tapped to solicit donations to cover the effort of repair and maintenance of
the school. It was on April when the school physical facilities coordinator and some PTA
members performed a school ocular to identify the school facilities that need repair and
maintenance. After this, the steering committee planned different
schools activities for
Brigada Eskwela .

Early morning of May 23, the teachers of Meyto Elementary School and Linagit Primary
school held a parade that signaled the start of Brigada Eskwela. After the parade a short
program followed. The presence of different groups of volunteers was acknowledged. Short
orientation about the mechanics of the 6-day activity was given by Ms. Miguela M. Perez.
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. One major project donated to the school by Mr. Pedro Faustino was the
replacement of the roofs of the Marcos Type Building. 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 28, 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:

MARIVIC SC. AGUILAR

Grade IV Teacher

Noted:
FILIPINA P. YANGA
Principal II

Republic of the Philippines

Region III
Department of Education
Division of Bulacan
District of Calumpit
MEYTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Calumpit, Bulacan

NARRATIVE REPORT ON BRIGADA ESKWELA

S.Y. 2011-2012
Environment plays a big part in learning. And so, if the school and classrooms, as
well as its facilities are not conducive for learning, education is hindered.
To ensure the preparedness of the school and for the improvement of the school
facilities, as well as the school children, the Department of Education conducted this years
BRIGADA ESKWELA, also known as the National Schools Maintenance Week on May 23-28,
2011 where all education stakeholders contributed and rendered their time, effort and
resources.

As early as February, Ms. Filipina P. Yanga, the principal of Meyto Elementary

School and her teachers, recruited and encouraged parent volunteers and approached local
businesses for donations to help in the maintenance and minor repair of the school in time
for the opening of classes in June 6. It was on April when the school physical facilities
coordinator and some PTA members performed a school ocular to identify the school facilities
that need repair and maintenance. After this, the steering committee planned different
schools activities for Brigada Eskwela .

Early morning of May 23, 2011, Monday, the teachers of Meyto Elementary
School held a parade that signaled the start of Brigada Eskwela. After the parade a short
program followed. The presence of different groups of volunteers was acknowledged. Short
orientation about the mechanics of the
6-day activity was given by Mrs. Nelia F. Vivar.
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 enjoined to pool their efforts towards making the school a clean
and comfortable learning environment for children.

Among the 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 28, 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.

Our school benefited not only from better classrooms and facilities but also from
the goodwill of people who exerted effort, spent time and shared what they have to the
betterment of the school. The true value of Brigada Eskwela is on how well we can teach our
children the essence of cooperation and community involvement. Our Bayanihan spirit is
very much alive in Brigada Eskwela.

Evidences for the week long activity are attached herewith.

Prepared by:

MARICEL A. RELLORES
Noted:

FILIPINA P. YANGA

Grade I Teacher

Principal