I. END OF SCHOOL YEAR RITES (DepEd Order No.

7, Series 2016)

A. RECOGNITION RITES
PARTS Allotted Time
a. Processional Depends upon the number of awardees
b. National Anthem 53 secs.
c. Opening Prayer 2-3 mins.
d. Welcome Message 2-3 mins.
e. Presentation of 1-2 mins.
Qualifications for Honor Roll
f. Awarding of certificates to Depends upon the number of awardees
deserving student
g. Inspirational Message 2-3 mins.
h. Closing 1-2 mins.
Remarks/Acknowledgement

B. GRADUATION EXERCISES (GRADE 6)

PARTS Allotted Time
I. Processional 10-15 mins.
II. Entrance of 3-5 mins.
Colors
III. Philippine 53 secs.
National
Anthem
IV. Invocation 2-3 mins.
V. Welcome 2-3 mins.
Remarks
VI. Presentation of
Candidates for Good Morning/Afternoon!!!
Graduation I have the honor to present to you the
(School Head) candidates for graduation of (school) this
School Year ______________ composed of
___________ boys and ___________ girls with
a total of ________.
I hereby petition the Office of the Schools
Division Superintendent to certify the
completion of the requirements of these
candidates.
Madam/Sir, they now await your confirmation
(Certification by I therefore certify that these ______ candidates
the PSDS/In- for graduation have fully satisfied the
charge) requirements prescribed by the department.
VII. Confirmation of the By the authority vested in me as the
Graduates & representative of the Vice President and ,
Message of the Secretary of the Department of Education,
 Schools Division Honorable Sarah Z. Duterte through
Superintendent _____________________, (SDS), Office of
the Schools Division superintendent and
having been presented by the
_______________(School head) and duly
certified by the district supervisor that you have
completed the basic requirements prescribed
by the Department of Education under the
Basic Education Program, I now confirm you
elementary graduates of ________________
for School Year ______________.

VIII. Distribution of Depends on the number of candidates.

certificates and
Awarding of Honors
and Special Awards
IX. Introduction of the 2-3 mins (see attached sample)
Guest Speaker
X. Message (Invited 5-7 mins (see attached sample)
Guest)
XI. Words of Gratitude 2-3 mins
XII. Pledge of Loyalty 1 min.
XIII. Graduation Song 2-3 mins
XIV. Acknowledgment 1-2 mins
XV. Recessional

B. GRADE 10 (MOVING UP CEREMONY)

I. Processional 10-15 mins.

II. Entrance of Colors 3-5 mins.
III. Philippine National 53 secs.
Anthem
IV. Invocation 2-3 mins.
V. Welcome Remarks 2-3 mins.
(2nd honors)
VI. Presentation of Good Morning/Afternoon!!!
Candidates for I have the honor to present to you the
Completion (School candidates for completion of (school) this School
Head) Year ______________ composed of
___________ boys and ___________ girls with
a total of ________.
I hereby petition the Office of the District
Supervisor to certify the completion of the
requirements of these candidates.
VII. Confirmation of the I therefore certify that these ______ candidates
Completers & Message for completion have fully satisfied the
of the Schools Division requirements prescribed by the department.
Superintendent (SDS or Madam/Sir, they now await your confirmation.
her Authorized
Representative) By the authority vested in me as the
representative of Leonor Magtolis Briones,
Secretary of the Department of Education
through _____________________, (SDS),
Office of the Schools Division superintendent and
having been presented by the
_______________(School head) and duly
certified by the district supervisor that you have
completed the basic requirements prescribed by
the Department of Education under the Basic
Education Curriculum, I now confirm you Junior
High School completers of ________________
for School Year ______________.
www.teacherph.com/2016-graduation-rites-
script/ retrieved
(January 11, 2018)
VIII. Distribution of Depends on the number of candidates.
Certificates of
Completion and
Awarding of
Honors & Special
Awards
IX. Introduction of the 2-3 mins (see attached sample)
Guest Speaker
X. Message (Invited 5-7 mins (see attached sample)
Guest)
XI. Words of Gratitude 2-3 mins
(1st Honors)
XII. Moving Up Song 2-3 mins
(Completers)
XIII. Closing Remarks 1-2 mins
XIV. Recessional

VI. SUGGESTED FORMAT:

FOR MONTHLY MEMORANDIZED SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

PARTS Allotted Time

Part I-Soft Opening Program
Philippine National Anthem 53 sec.
Prayer 2-3 mins..
 Welcome Address 2-3 mins.
Intermission Number 2-3 mins.
Message (School Head) 2-3 mins.
Presentation of the members of the 2-3 mins.
jury
Reading of Contest 1-2 mins.
Mechanics/Criteria
Part II-Contested Activities
Contest Proper Depends on the contested
activities
Acknowledgment 1-2 mins.
Awarding/Proclamation of Winners Depends on the number of
winners to be awarded

Reminder: School Programs should be short but meaningful and should be conducted
in a way that these will not disturb classes.