"DES learners vote for their leaders" by Maricel S. Eduarte

"DES learners vote for their leaders"

by Maricel S. Eduarte

People look at leaders as directions. In every organization, there must be a leader in order to achieve its goals. School Pupil Government is a recognized organization of pupil-leaders that serves as an umbrella of all other organizations in the school, exercises the rights, the privileges as well the duties and responsibilities of the pupils therein as student organization as provided by the Philippine Constitution and by the school; works with the school administration, clubs and other organizations for the welfare and development of the pupils and the school as well; enhances social awareness and promote social consciousness among pupils and undertakes projects and activities that are beneficial to the pupil.

Dumayat Elementary School adheres to the DepEd Memo on Synchronized Election of SPG. As observed, here are the timelines and accomplishments of the school’ SPG Election for S.Y. 2020-2021:

·         February 6-7, 2020- filing of certificate of candidacy by the interested parties.

·         February 12, 2020- the candidates in each party conducted a room to room campaign. Likewise, posting and distribution of campaign materials in the school and to the pupils.

·         February 13, 2020- the two running parties, SMART and RED THUNDER, for the Supreme Pupil Government had their Meeting De Avance. The Smart Party led by EDD CARLOU S. DRES as their running president while Red Thunder Party of ALEXIS D. SIBULBORO. After the candidates delivered their campaign speeches, each party performed a special number and presented their party’s jingle.

·         February 14, 2020- pupils casted their votes in the designated voting area. After which, canvassing and counting of votes was conducted.

·         February 17, 2020- All winning candidates had their oath taking. Alexis D. Sibulboro, who won as SPG President, delivered her speech of gratitude and pledge to the learners of DES. Jezz Arvin A. Viray, elected Vice-President and majority of the elected officers are from the Red Thunder Party.

“The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not a bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.” – Jim Rohn