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Claveria Central School Success Story

In our quest for a zero-waste environment, the Claveria Central School had gone a long way. We knew before that it’s impossible for us to make this dream come true. But through the cooperation of the pupils , the teachers, the school administrators, the parents and the other civic- spirited individuals, we made it possible.

It was really hard in its initial implementation. Everybody was not comfortable in the changes implemented like the waste segregation, prohibition of plastics in the canteen and the open pit burning. With the big number of pupils littering and dumping garbage within school perimeter, not to exclude the neighborhood of the school who are contributors to the different wastes around, it’s really impossible to make CCS a litter-free school. But for our desire to make our school a clean place to study, we did our part to make this happen.`

Year 2013 was a good start. The school was adjudged 4th place in the Provincial Search of the Best Implementor of Ecological Solid Waste Management, Elementary School category. It was also adjudged as Best Eco-room/ Recycled Materials and Best Greenbelt Area in the same year. The school was also proclaimed 1st placer in the Municipal Contest on Christmas Tree decoration last December 2016. This Christmas tree was made out of indigenous and recycled materials. With these awards and citations we received, we further complied in the implementation of zero waste management. These started the swaying of the magical wand of our principal and dedicated teachers.

Imposing rules to discipline the pupils is one way we educated them. Information dissemination through school-based seminar, video clip presentations and integration of the lessons were done to inculcate in them the value of a litter-free environment. With the constant practice of our pupils in disposing and recycling their wastes, classifying and segregating them so that those recyclables can be made into new ones.

Another best practice is their income generating “operation bote”. Every class saved every used bottles of mineral waters and be sold in the “magbobote”. Just imagine the bottles and plastics being used everyday in each class. With these simple acts being instilled in the young minds of the pupils, they are at least doing their part now as concerned citizens.

A weekly schedule of garbage collection especially the residual wastes were being collected by the garbage truck with a minimal amount of P250.00 per month.

The school metamorphosed a lot in terms of the implementation of the R.A. 9003. Look around us, no more open pit dumping around. The uses of plastics are minimized. Pupils are required to bring their own drinking glasses/cups so that no plastics are to be used. The canteen no longer uses styrofoam in serving. With the implementation of Deped Order #13  series of 2017 known as the Guidelines on Canteen Food Choices and Beverages, the use of plastics and tetra packs in the school were lessened.

The EPP classes used also recycled materials in doing their projects for their performance tasks. As evidence, the ECO-room was established to display pupils output.

For the agriculture classes, the use of organic fertilizers out from the compost pile was of big help in our garden. Plastic containers were also used in plant propagation.

The Supreme Pupil Government Officers had commendable programs in the implementation of Zero-waste management. As one of their projects, a “Shoot-A-Bottle Basket” was made where pupils come and shoot their used plastic bottles in the basket. They had fun doing this and they contributed in the proper disposal of garbage. Another best practice of the pupils is “DROP ONE , PICK TEN  “ wherein a pupil  found littering will be reprimanded by picking more garbage around aside from what he dropped. 

The GPTA  really extended their helping hands in supporting this great project. Every time the school needs them, they are just one text away. The president calls for special brigada from time to time to ensure that cleanliness around the school campus is being maintained. They see to it that garbage disposal is properly set in order.

On the other hand, the people of the barangays of Centro 1, 2, 3 which the school is catering is very much strict in the implementation of the “No Burning Policy”. Plastics were disposed to the garbage collector who has weekly schedule in each of the barangays. With this, pupils even in their homes really practiced what they have learned in school.

At present an ecological park has been developed  and maintained at the northern part of the school.. This project was conceptualized in relation to R.A. 9003. Each Grade level is maintaining their park.

With this simple things the Claveria Central School family had done, we know we will go along way in our fight against wastes. Hand in hand, we will join forces with our stakeholders in promoting R.A. 9003.

In our own little way, we can do something to rebuild and restore our environment. Because this is what the Zero Waste Management is all about. It is our responsibility to protect and preserve mother earth. This is a wake-up call   not only for the pupils under our care but also for everybody who gives much concern to our environment.

 I know we can do it! 

Central intensifies campaign for inclusive ed

“By bringing students from different backgrounds together, it helps them develop a greater understanding and appreciation for each other's differences. This, in turn, fosters a more accepting and inclusive society,” a statement from Jackelyn Campos, SpET teacher, during the interview conducted by the Pul-oy staff. According to Framel De Peralta, SPED Advocate, fundamental right of every Filipino citizen is the main thrust of Republic Act 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013” which recognizes the diversity of country’s learners, schools and communities. It is emphasized further during a seminar that Inclusive education is strengthened to ensure all students to have an opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and supportive environment, prepares the learners for the real world by teaching them how to work with people of all abilities and break down barriers between people with and without disabilities and promotes understanding and acceptance. “It refers to the practice of providing equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. The goal of inclusive education is to create an environment where every student feels valued and supported, and where they can learn and grow together,” he added.He further emphasized that DepEd has programs that address the needs of learners from marginalized and disadvantaged groups. These include the Special Education for learners with disabilities, Madrasah education for Filipino Muslims, Indigenous Peoples’ Education, and the Alternative Learning System for out-of-school youth and adults, among others.The school is also collaborating with government agencies and non-government organizations to improve the implementation of inclusion programs, he added. Meanwhile, to facilitate the successful implementation of the said program, administrators and teachers are tapping possible stakeholders to partner with them in fostering a more accepting, streghtened and inclusive society.