Core values in public schools

Annalyn Mercado Barrera

THE school, as the nurturer of the holistic development of learners, is expected to instill among the students the same core value in the delivery of various learning activities through the integration of values in different learning areas.

In this light, students are encouraged not only to develop the necessary skills for learning but also to enhance their character.

The Department of Education has always been keen on strengthening one of its core values among its learners - that of being “Maka-Diyos.”

Aside from the usual initiative for integration, the conduct of community prayer is a form of religious exercise that is anticipated to nurture one's connection with his or her faith regardless of religious affiliation.

Children, according to the Department, should again be taught to have faith. Before any important undertaking, or any important thing in our lives, we should always invoke the blessing of the Creator - that is one way of giving our children the environment of spirituality.

As an adherence to DepEd Order 50 s. 2015, interfaith prayers must be one of the important parts of the Flag Raising Ceremonies every Monday. In addition, praying before the start of the first period class in the morning session (except when flag raising ceremonies have been conducted) and after the last period class in the afternoon session must be observed.

It is anticipated that through prayers, brotherhood in faith without capitalizing any religious affiliation, will continuously be fostered and strengthened.

The author is Teacher III at Bagumbong High School