NARRATIVE REPORT ON BRIGADA ESKWELA

S.Y. 2019-2020

The school is an institution which is responsible in molding the learners into a responsible
individual in the society. This is where one is crafted into a better person, who will be an emblem of
the kind of learning center where he was raised. The multifarious concern of school demands
working with others to accomplish designed tasks and objectives. These would need dedicated school
personnel, cooperative parents, accountable community and innovative learners.

Educators believe that environment plays a big part in students’ 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 year’s Brigada
Eskwela, also known as the National Schools Maintenance Week (DepEd Memorandum No. 36,
s. 2019) on May 20, 2019 – May 25, 2019 where all education stakeholders contributed their
time, effort and resources in ensuring that the school facilities are ready in time for the school
opening. 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, private businesses, NGO’s, private individuals and local government were tapped to
solicit donations to cover the effort of repair and maintenance of the school.

Early morning of May 20, 2019, the first day of B.E., teachers, stakeholers and NGO’s
participated on the Brigada Eskwela Kick Off . After the parade, the caravan will continue in
each Barangay wherein teachers and school head participated and even some stakeholders were
there too, to support the Brigada Eskwela. Right after the caravan, and opening program was
conducted in our very own school. Which is attended by the parents, teachers and school head to
make sure that the Brigada Eskwela will be conducted successfully. During the opening program
in our school, the in charge of Brigada Eskwela talk about everything about the schedules, work
assignment and other concerns for Brigada Eskwela. After the program, teachers and volunteers
from different organizations went to their respective tasks.

On the second day of BE, May 21, 2019, the volunteers from Philippine Army arrived in
our school and started painting the plant boxes and fences in our school. On the other hand, the
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P’s) recipients/volunteers willingly help our school in
cleaning, removing of unnecessary grasses and fixing the decorations in our garden. Some
volunteers from Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) also help in painting the fences of our school.
Donations from NutriAsia arrived in the afternoon, we ask the help of our Barangay to provide
us transportation in delivering the said donations. Many parents, teachers and students who came
were ready and able brigade included eager teachers, enthusiastic parents, excited students, and
other concern people of the community.

On the third day of B.E., May 22, 2019, the first to come are the representatives of the
Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). They painted the grills in the garden and also
the front wall of our school. Second are some of the Brgy. Tagapo Street Sweepers who cleaned
the whole school ground. Then the Rover scout that painted the grills as well along with some of
the parents. That day the Red Cross team also conducted a short talk about the safety precautions
that they may encounter in school to be able to prepare for the opening of school year. Lastly,
that afternoon the representatives of MERALCO came and gave in kind donations which are
cleaning materials. They also conducted a short talk about usual electrical precaution and before
they go they were also kind to check each rooms for electrical connection and repair some
problems as well. The day went very productive and adds readiness for the school’s opening with
the help of those stakeholders.

On the fourth day and fufth day of B.E., the volunteers cleaned the ground and cut the
grass in designated areas to have clearer vicinity to clean. We picked up unnecessary trash
around the school grounds and disposed it to the trash bin, still observing the proper waste
disposal. Stairs and hallways were also cleaned and polished. Replanting and planting new plants
were done to have a greener school. We cleared the grasses that grew on the plant boxes. they
continue what has been left om the past activity.

On the last day of B.E, May 25, 2019, everyone’s still busy finishing the cleaning,
painting, gardening and repairing of school tools to be fully ready for the opening of the school
year 2019-2020. B.E program ended with a short yet meaningful ceremony which emphasizes
the active stakeholders as well as the local government units such as the Philippine National
Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), DepEd and Local Barangay Officials. The school
also commended the presence and active participation of the parents who exerted much effort for
the beautification and safety of the school which benefits their children. For their timeless effort,
the school awarded them a certificate of participation. But the whole Brigada Eskwela would not
be completely successful if it’s not by the teachers’ unending love for the school community and
especially for the pupils’ sake. Of all the efforts exerted by the community, teachers deliver more
of it. They also had to go through painting, repairing, gardening, cleaning and beautifying their
respective classrooms. Thus, of all the tiring days during Brigada Eskwela, it was all worth the
sweaty efforts. Teachers also received certificates commending their active participations. Lastly, the
program ended with a Zumba dance open for all who participated in Brigada Eskwela 2019-2020. It
was truly a success and all worth it. The school is now ready for the opening of classes. Indeed, it is
literally true that we can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.
 DOCUMENTATION
BRIGADA ESKWELA (DAY2)

Volunteers from different

organizations signs in the
Attendance for that day.
The participants from 4P’s, Boy Scouts, and pupil parents of our school helps in
painting the plant boxes and fences during the second day of Brigada
The participants from Philippine Army and Bureau of Fire Protection helps in painting the plant
boxes and fences of our school.
Before and After pictures
 Some of the Parents help in cleaning our mini garden

Some parents and volunteers from 4P’s removed

the wild grasses and the dried leaves in the garden
Gardening
Donations from NutriAsia
 DOCUMENTATION
BRIGADA ESKWELA (DAY3)
May 22, 2019

BJMP Painting the front wall of the school, Street Sweeper of Brgy. Tagapo cleaning the school
ground

Rover Scout painting the grills and Red Cross Team Conducting a short talk.
Meralco conducting talk about electrical precautions and checkup.