On March 1, 2019, the Department of Education released a memorandum which clarifies that the end of school year rites for Grade 6 completers for the school year 2018-2019, shall be a “graduation ceremony” while Kindergarten and Grade 10 completers shall have a Moving Up or Completion Ceremony. Please read the copy of the said memorandum below.
March 1, 2019
GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR GRADE 6 COMPLETERS IN SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019
To: Undersecretaries Assistant Secretaries
Regional Secretary, ARMM Bureau and Service Directors Regional Directors
Schools Division Superintendents Division Chiefs and Unit Heads
Public and Private Elementary and Secondary School Heads All Others Concerned
- This Memorandum clarifies that the end of school year rites for Grade 6 completers this School Year 2018-2019 shall be a graduation ceremony, as stated in the attached DepEd Order 2, series of 2019, issued on February 18, 2019.
- The moving-up ceremony instead of a graduation for Grade 6 completers is under discussion by the Executive Should this be approved, DepEd assures all concerned that this will be announced with sufficient lead time.
- Apologies are extended for any inconvenience or confusion this may have.
- Immediate dissemination of this Memorandum is desired.
LEONOR MAGTOLIS BRIONES
Secretary
SCHOOL YEAR 2018-2019 K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM END OF SCHOOL YEAR RITES
To: Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Bureau and Service Directors
Regional Directors
Regional Secretary, ARMM Schools Division Superintendents
Public and Private Elementary and Secondary School Heads All Others Concerned
For School Year (SY) 2018-2019, the Department of Education (DepEd) announces the conduct of the following End-of-School-Year (EOSY) Rites:
| Grade Level Completers | Ceremony | Proof of Completion |
| Kindergarten | Moving Up or Completion | Kindergarten Certificate (Enclosure No. 1) |
| Grade 6 | Graduation | Elementary Certificate |
| (Enclosure No. 2) | ||
|
Grade 10 |
Moving Up or Completion | Junior High School Certificate (Enclosure No. 3) |
| Grade 12 learners from:
a. Schools with DepEd- approved K to 12 transition plan b. Schools with permit to operate Senior High School since 2014 c. International Schools with K to 12 Program |
Graduation |
Senior High School Diploma (Enclosure No. 4) |
The 2019 ceremonies shall focus on the theme Pagkakaisa sa Pagkakaiba iba: Kalid ad na Ed ukasyon para sa Lahat (Unity in Diversity: Quality Education for All). Schools, schools divisions or regional offices may translate the theme into their respective Mother This theme highlights the role of the K to 12 Basic Education Program in developing an educated society where the challenges and benefits of diversity are embraced and welcomed by every Filipino.
As announced in Enclosure 2 of DepEd Order (DO) No. 25, s. 2018 entitled School Calendar for School Year 2018-2019, the EOSY rites should be scheduled not earlier than April 1, 2019, but not later than April 5, 2019. Schools, divisions or regions with an extended SY shall be guided by their approved revised school calendar.
In line with the government’s austerity program, DepEd reiterates the following policies:
- Graduation rites should be simple but meaningful to encourage civil rights, a sense of community, and personal While these rites mark a milestone in the life of the learners, these should be conducted without excessive spending, extravagant attire or extraordinary venue;
- Moving Up or Completion Ceremonies should be simple, involving only the learners, their parents and the school; and
- Nonacademic projects such as attendance to field trips, film showing, Junior-Senior promenade, and other school events should not be imposed as requirements for graduation or completion.
For Public Schools only
d. Expenses relative to the activity should be charged to the school Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses subject to existing No DepEd personnel shall be allowed to collect any kind of contribution or fee for graduation/ moving up/ completion ceremony.
The use of the enclosed completion certificate and diploma templates are as follows:
| For private elementary and secondary schools, technical and vocational institutions (TVIs), and higher education institutions (HEls) , including state universities and colleges (SUCs) and local universities and colleges (LUCs) | The use of the enclosed completion certificate and diploma templates is optional. The signature of the school head is required, while the signature of the schools division superintendent is not required. |
| For public elementary and secondary schools | The use of the enclosed completion certificate and diploma templates is required |
Awarding of honors to learners from Grades 1 to 12 shall follow the guidelines in DO 36, 2016 entitled Policy Guidelines on Awards and Recognition for the K to 12 Basic Education Program.
Further, the EOSY rites and moving up or completion ceremony shall be conducted in an appropriate solemn ceremony befitting the learners and their parents and shall not be used as a political DepEd reiterates the strict compliance with DO 48, s. 2018 entitled Prohibition of Electioneering and Partisan Political Activity.
For more information, please contact the Bureau of Leaming Delivery Teaching and Learning Division, 4th Floor, Bonifacio Building, Department of Education Central Office, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City at telephone nos. (02) 638-4799 and (02) 687-2948, or email at bld.od@deped.gov.ph.
Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this Order is directed.
LEONOR MAGTOLIS BRIONES
Secretary
Below are samples of template for Kindergarten, Grade 6, Grade 10, and Grade 12.
SAMPLE TEMPLATE FOR KINDERGARTEN CERTIFICATE
SAMPLE TEMPLATE FOR GRADE 6 ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATE
SAMPLE TEMPLATE FOR GRADE 10 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
SAMPLE TEMPLATE FOR GRADE 12 DIPLOMA
Sources: DepEd Memorandum No.25, s.2019
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