DepEd Reminds Simple Graduation Rites

The Department of Education (DepEd) has reminded again all school administrators to have simple graduation rites among all school levels next month.

Based on a DepEd Order No. 9 S. 2014, Education Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro has also directed all school officials to observe the theme: “Hindi Natitinag ang Pusong Pilipino,” during the graduation activities.

Luistro said that even if the graduation program means a success of the student, it is not necessary to show the best wear and venue, because the most important is the knowledge that they got from the school.

Luistro also reminded that the best message for a student to learn during the graduation is his true nationality, stability and endurance.

Based on the school calendar SY 2013-2014, all graduation activities should be held on the 27th and 28th of March this year.

The existing DepEd order banning all school officials from receiving any graduation fees from students is again aired by the education secretary.

Even graduation balls and other related school activities are prohibited.