Background of the Study

The Supreme Pupil Government is a student body which serves as a venue for

elementary pupils to develop their leadership and social skills. Officers of this
organization function as leaders in the school and shall serve as the highest level of
pupil organization in school governance in order to help promote the welfare of the
entire pupil population.

The Supreme Student Government (SSG) is the foremost co-curricular student

organization authorized to operate and implement pertinent programs, projects and
activities in schools nationwide. It lays the groundwork for good governance,
volunteerism, unity and cooperation by providing the students various venues
where they can improve their leadership knowledge, skills and attitudes. It trains
students to become better members of society in accordance with the ideals and
principles of participatory democracy and good citizenship. More importantly, it
helps the Department cf Education (DepEd) achieve its thrusts as indicated in the
Education for All (EFA) Goals, Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Basic
Education Social Reform Agenda (BESRA)

The Department of Education issued DepEd Order No. 45, series of 2007 reiterated
the institutionalization of the Supreme Pupil Government in all Elementary Schools
nationwide in recognition of the need to organize a pupil governing body in the
elementary level which shall embody the ideals, principles and practice of
participatory democracy and citizenship and serve as a venue for pupils to develop
their leadership and social skills. This order specifies the roles and functions of SPG
to school activities.

Don Albino Taruc Elementary School is one of the elementary schools of Socorro
East District whose SPG involvements in school

It is for this reason that NLPSC envisions its students as effective partners in realizing
her vision, mission, goals and objectives along with the attainment of worthwhile
lives in the community of which she is a part

On the other hand, Gacutan (2006) said that leaders of different student
organizations in every campus played very important roles to perform for school
enhancement. They are considered as a powerful vigor of human resources that the
school taps for instruction as well as in school organization. This is very true to
students for they are considered as the most important element of the educational
community. Though young as they are, students are aware of the many problems
that confront their school life and their future. Hence, they Research in Pedagogy,
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solutions to such problems thereby giving them chances to execute their plans and
mobilize their works within their capabilities because of their desire to facilitate
students’ development and help improve the prestige of the school they belong

The SSG is founded on the principles of participatory government, responsible

servant-leadership, collaboration, unity, accountability, and efficiency in serving the
student body, and is committed to putting these values, principles, and ideals into
action through academic, socio-civic, leadership programs, and activities. By
assessing the efficacy of the SSG, it would be easier to identify what specific
interventions or leadership empowerment and development programs to provide as
to give the student body more freedom become leaders of the student government
on its own. The non- presentation of tangible achievements or school programs,
projects and activities is quite common. Despite the existing concepts and definition
of the duties and function of the SSG as stipulated in Section 1 - 9, Article IX of the
Constitution and By-Laws of the SSG, the uncertainty of proving that the SSG will
definitely show leadership, empowerment, and development to the students
themselves cannot be eluded.

Recognizing the role and contribution of the SPG and SSG in the schools under the
Student Government Program (SGP), the Department of Education has ordered and
disseminated the attached Constitution and By-Laws of the SPG in primary schools
and SSG in secondary schools, together with other documents, to be introduced in
all schools nationwide (Department of Education, 2014)[6]. SSG is significant
instruments in bringing out the learner’s leadership potential and in inculcating in
their heart the passion of service. Therefore, it is the task-related and function-
based training for student leaders (Pascua, 2017)[7].The efficacy of the SSG can be
measured through planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and
student representation as guided by the powers, duties, and responsibilities as
mandated by the Department of Education (Department of Education, 2016)[8]. The
SSG strives to improve the leadership skills and potential of all the student leaders
within their scope and authority.

6. Conclusion Supreme Student Government is a vital organization and its crucial

role cannot be ignored. It paved the way for student leaders and as active partners
in school and the Department of Education where productive and responsive
leadership are practiced in equipping to become productive and good Filipino
citizens in the future. It is highly efficacious as an implementing arm of the school
and Department of Education for the programs, projects, and activities for student
welfare and development. Moreover, existing problems encountered by the SSG
challenge their efficacy in performing their duties and responsibilities.

7. Recommendations Based on the foregoing finding and conclusion, student

leaders’ involved in the SSG should master leadership knowledge and skills as one
way of constructing their leadership identity, but as to improve self-drive and
motivation in executing their powers, duties, and responsibilities. Then, more
effective support so that every SSG in schools functions shall be provided by the
school. Accordingly and effectively. leadership empowerment and developmental
programs are conducted in the research locale to strengthen the leadership skills
and efficacy of the SSG; and. Finally, conduct further research about the SSG efficacy
to highlight the continuous development of the student government, and of its
officers with the end goal of empowering SSG officers for effective leadership.