Civil Service Committee Director Hans R. Alcantara conferred the Bronze Award (Maturity Level 2) of the Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource Management (PRIME-HRM) to the Schools Division Office Quezon City during simple rites at the Special Management Committee meeting on January 17, 2024. Director Alcantara drove all the way to the Traveler's Hotel in SBMA, Subic Bay, Olongapo, to personally hand over the Bronze Award to Schools Division Superintendent Ms. Carleen S. Sedilla, CESO V, during the Special ManCom that had been scheduled to fit into the then-ongoing SOB Finalization and Budget Monitoring Workshop for elementary and secondary school principals at the said venue. Among the benefits stated in the CSC resolution read out by Director Alcantara is that SDOQC now has the authority to take final action on appointments.

In her response, Ms. Sedilla recognized the role of teamwork across the Division in reaching this milestone in the agency's history. She also gave credit to the previous Superintendents who had begun and continued the long haul towards this achievement: Dr. Elizabeth E. Quesada, Dr. Natividad P. Bayubay, and Dr. Jenilyn Rose B. Corpuz. 

An agency with HRM Processes at Maturity Level 2 practices a Process-Defined HRM. This means that the agency already has a set of defined and documented SOPs established but still needing improvement. Furthermore, the agency is characterized iby purposeful decision-making. There is also some automated system but little integration of data.

The finalization of the School Operations Budget (SOB) and Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) for Fiscal Year 2024  takes center stage as the Schools Division of Quezon City's principals attend the 3-day SOB Finalization and Budget Monitoring Workshop on January 15-17, 2024 for elementary schools and January 17-19, 2024 for high schools at the Travellers' Hotel, Subic Bay, Zambales. The said workshop seeks to ensure that all school heads and the financial staff of big and mega schools are cognizant of the strategic direction of the Division and are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills relative to budgetting, the Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) review process, the SOB review process, funds monitoring process, and internal audit utilization and recording. 

A highlight of the week's proceedings is the SPECIAL MANCOM to be held on the morning of January 17, where Schools Division Superintendent Carleen S. Sedilla, CESO V, is slated to present the SDO's Over-All Direction for 2024 during the SDS Hour. General reminders from the Asst. Schools Division Superintendents as well as the Chiefs of the functional divisions will also be heard by the joint gathering of the elementary and secondary school heads. The PRIME-HRM Ceremonial Awarding shall also be held during the luncheon program on the same day.

The roster of speakers and facilitators for the three-day event are: Ms. Carleen S. Sedilla, SDS; Mr. Fredie V. Avendano, ASDS; Dr. Brian E. Ilan, ASDS; Dr. Ma. Teresa A. Namoro, CES-SGOD; Dr. Heidee F. Ferrer, CES-CID; Dr. Ana Rosa R. Rabanal, PSDS; Dr. Ederlina D. Balena, EPS; Mr. Joven S. Noynay, Accountant III; Ms. Cecilia M. Diaz, Budget Officer; Ms. Grethel T. Ledesma, City Government Department Head I; Ms. Marivic S. Napucao, Cashier; Ms. Angelyn Malabanan, SEPS, HRD; and Dr. Edgar Allan P. Oliver, SEPS, Planning and Research.

The output expected after the three-day workshop is each school's final Annual Implementation Plan and School Operations Budget for FY 2024.

Catch Up Fridays, the latest innovation of the Department of Education under the leadership of Hon. Sec. Sarah Z. Duterte to help schools address learning gaps and strengthen the reading proficiency of evey learner, commenced in all elementary and secondary schools of the Division of Quezon City on January 12, 2024 through the conduct of Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) and simplified Directed Reading sessions across all grade levels.

Even as Division and school officals were intensely communicating with one another to get a grasp on the essentials of Catch Up Fridays, teachers and learners bravely forged ahead and found enjoyment in reading materials of their own choosing or those carefully selected by teachers.

Initial reports and photos sent in by the School Heads and School Reading Coordinators and data gathered by the Public Schools District Supervisors through monitoring of the day's activities show how, even at the drop of the hat, both learners and teachers are willing to drop everything and read. The Division  hopes that this activity and the others that will be conducted under the full implementation of Catch Up Fridays will foster a genuine love for reading not only in our learners but in teachers and those in adminsistrative positions as well. 

May Catch Up Fridays make all learners catch the reading bug!

In a momentous event during the regular Monday flag-raising ceremony, the Schools Division Office of Quezon City was honored with Level 2 Maturity Certificate in the PRIME HRM journey. The prestigious recognition was presented by the OIC Regional Director of the Civil Service Commission, Mr. Hans Alcantara, in a ceremony that celebrated SDO QC's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. 

The Level 2 Maturity Certificate is a testament tot he organization's dedication and hard work in enhancing its human resource management systems and practices. It signifies that the Schools Division Office of Quezon City has reached a significant milestone in its PRIME HRM journey, demonstrating a high level of maturity in managing its human resources effectively and efficiently. 

Superintendent Ms. Carleen S. Sedilla, the visionary leader of the division, was at the forefront of this achievement, the culmination of a six-year journey that began in the term of Dr. Elizabeth Quesada and continued through the terms of Dr. Natividad Bayubay and, Dr. Jenilyn Rose Corpuz. Her unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in human resource management played a pivotal role in obtaining this prestigious recognition. 

Accompanying Superintendent Sedilla were the members of the SDO Quezon City management committee and the PRIME HRM technical working group. Their collective efforts, dedication and innovative approaches to HRM have been instrumental in reaching this important milestone. 

During the ceremony, Mr. Hans Alcantara commended the division for its outstanding commitment to HRM excellence and encouraged them to continue striving for even greater heights in the future. He highlighted the significance of having such dedicated public servants who go the extra mile to improve HR. 

Superintendent Sedilla expressed her gratitude for the recognition, acknowledging the collective effort and dedication of the entire team that contributed to this milestone. She emphasized the significance of this achievement in ensuring the provision of quality education through effective human resource management practices. 

This recognition serves as a testament to the dedication and commitment of the entire team toward continuously improving HR practices, fostering a conducive work environment, and ultimately enhancing the delivery of services to the community. The SDO QC remains committed to sustaining this level of excellence and looks forward to further advancements in its PRIME HRM journey. 

SDO QC, tunay na maipagmamalaki!

Isang paalala hinggil sa Academic Quarter 2 Calendar ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon alinsunod sa DepEd Order 22,s. 2023 - School Calendar and Activities sa Taong Panuruan 2023-2024.

Mangyaring maging handa at maging bahagi ng mga gawain at programa na nakatakda sa mga susunod na araw at buwan. 

Sa ating pikikiisa at patuloy na suporta sa ating mga paaralan, tiyak ang isang makabuluhang taon ng pag-aaral. 

Source:

https://www.deped.gov.ph/…/august-4-2023-do-022-s-2023…/

QUEZON CITY'S MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2023: MAYOR JOY BELMONTE PAVES THE WAY FOR WELL-BEING

October 10, 2023: In commemoration of Mental Health Day 2023, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte delivered a heartfelt message, shedding light on the city's commitment to prioritize mental well-being. The Mayor emphasized the significant strides the city has taken by hiring additional mental health professionals and guidance counselors to address the needs of both teachers and learners.

Mayor Joy expressed her gratitude to all stakeholders for their unwavering support in the city's mental health initiatives with special mention to Miriam College, led by President Ambassador Laura Q. Del Rosario, for their pivotal role in providing public school teachers in Quezon City access to mental health capacity building seminars and valuable modules on mental health that will run for 10-months. This collaborative effort is an exemplary testament to the city's dedication to promoting mental health awareness and support among its residents, especially in the education sector.

The sentiment of appreciation extended further, as Superintendent Carleen Sedilla of the SDO QC conveyed her thanks to Mayor Joy Belmonte and Miriam College. This triumphant collaboration exemplifies the city's pioneering spirit in nurturing mental well-being.


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