SAMPLE PROGRAM FLOW FOR

MOVING UP CEREMONIES
(Kindergarten and Grade 10)
Proposed Parts of the Ceremonies:

I. Singing of the Philippine National Anthem

 May be sung by the participants and the audience either in

acapella or with accompaniment.
 The Philippine Flag shall be properly situated at the right side of
the stage facing the audience. This part shall be sung with full
honor and respect.
II. Opening Prayer/Doxology

III. Regional Hymn (sung with full honor and interpretation)

IV. Other songs sung in local ceremonies

V. Opening Message – by the School Head

(This part shall focus on the significance of the ceremony, the school’s
performance and achievements in the last 3 years and the role of the
community in promoting quality basic education as an impact of partnership
and shared governance. This shall be done in not more than 7 minutes.)

VI. Welcome Address – by a pupil/student chosen by the committee incharge

of the ceremony; preferably an honor pupil/student. (This part shall not exceed
5 minutes.)

VII. Reading of the Message of the Secretary of Education – by the highest

DepEd Official present in the ceremony

VIII. Presentation of the learners moving up to the next grade level by the
department head/academic coordinator
IX. Confirmation by the School Head

X. Distribution of the actual Certificate of Completion/Card

XI. Distribution/Confirmation of Awards

(This part shall include important literature of the particular award, including
the criteria in selecting the recipient/s for the award. The literature shall
include relevance of performance to academic achievements.)

XII. Inspirational Message – to be delivered by an invited parent/successful

alumna or alumnus/partner/sponsor. The message shall not exceed 7 minutes.

XIII. Singing of any (chosen) song of gratitude, celebration and/or thanksgiving

by the movers up. The song shall be properly sung with harmony.

XIV. Closing Message – by the school head

(The school head shall wrap up the ceremonies, inspire parents to continue
supporting the education of the children and make relevant announcements
on upcoming school-related activities).
 SAMPLE PROGRAM FLOW FOR
GRADUATION CEREMONIES (Grades 6
and Grade 12)
Parts of the Ceremonies:

I. Singing of the Philippine National Anthem

 May be sung by the participants and the audience either in

acapella or with accompaniment.
 The Philippine Flag shall be properly situated at the right side of
the stage facing the audience. This part shall be sung with full
honor and respect.
II. Opening Prayer/Doxology

III. Regional Hymn

IV. Other songs sung in local ceremonies

V. Opening Message – by the School Head

(This part shall focus on the significance of the ceremony, the school’s
performance and achievements in the last 5 years and the role of the
community in promoting quality basic education as an impact of partnership
and shared governance. This shall be done in not more than 7 minutes.)

VI. Welcome Address – by a graduating student with Honors selected by the

school committee in-charge of the ceremony

(This part may be delivered either in English or Filipino and may focus on how
the graduate feels on his/her graduation, welcoming the presence of his/her
loved ones, sponsors of the school and the community as witnesses to the
graduation. This shall highlight the value of love and compassion in living
together as one family. This part shall not exceed 7 minutes.)
VII. Reading of the Message of the Secretary – by the highest DepEd official
present in the ceremony

VIII. Presentation of the Candidates for Graduation by the School

Head/Academic Coordinator

IX. Confirmation of the Candidates for Graduation by the Regional Director or

his authorized representative/SDS or his authorized representative

X. Distribution of Certificates of Completion

XI. Confirmation of Awards

(This part shall include important literature of every award including the
criteria in selecting recipients of the awards. The literature shall include
relevance of performance to academic achievements.)

XII. Thanksgiving Message – by another graduate chosen by the committee.

(This part may give premium to success, celebrating collaborative efforts of

the family and the community in keeping the children in school, in helping
them gain experiences that will guide and help them when they continue
towards the attainment of their aspirations.)

XIII. Keynote Message by an invited alumnus/alumna who can provide

inspiration to the graduates with his/her success and/or achievements in life
after his stint with the school.

XIV. Graduation Song

(This part shall deliver success through a musical celebration reflecting the
inspiration and aspirations of the class. The song shall be of their choice and
shall be properly sung to reflect the quality of music education and
experiences of the learners).

XV. Closing Message

The School Head meaningfully wrapping up the ceremony, may announce
upcoming school-related activities and inspire parents to continuously support
the education of the children.

XVI. Graduation Ceremony ends.

My warmest greetings to the school officials, administrators, faculty members and

advisers, teachers, parents, and guardians of the graduates and completers of
School Year 2021-2022!

On behalf of the Department of Education (DepEd), I am proud to celebrate the

successes, milestones, and achievements of this batch’s graduates and promoted
students in this year’s End-of-School-Year rites with the theme “K to 12 Graduates:
Pursuing Dreams and Fostering Resilience in the Face of Adversity.”

In the past six years, we committed to our mandate to enhance the  quality  of
education, broaden its access, and ensure  its  relevance  in  the  rapidly  changing
world.

DepEd endeavored to address each challenge by instituting programs and reforms in

the Department. We have fully implemented the K to  12  curriculum  and  the
aggressive reforms of Sulong EduKalidad to  produce  globally  competitive  learners
and teachers. We also expanded our mission  for  accessible  education  by
strengthening the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and the Last Mile Schools
programs to reach more Filipinos. Likewise, we  also  established  the  National
Academy of Sports (NAS) and Education Futures Unit to create more opportunities
for our learners and anticipate the future of the education system in the country.

Committed to sustaining this momentum, the Department developed and

implemented the Basic Education-Learning Continuity Program (BE-LCP), where we
offered various learning modalities and produced award-winning initiatives such as
the DepEd TV and DepEd Commons at the height of the pandemic. Eventually, the
Department held its ground against an unprecedented challenge in basic education
as we progressively expand the reintroduction of face-to-face classes in the country.

Indeed, education is truly a shared responsibility. This is why we express our utmost
appreciation to our dear parents and teachers for being our partners in nurturing the
youth throughout the years.

To the Class of 2022, resilience is in your blood. You have survived one of the
toughest times in human history, yet still embraced education as your primary tool to
success. I believe that with your passion and purpose, you can reach your dreams
and change the world.

May you keep on harnessing and imparting wisdom as together, we will build a
nation of competent global citizens and future leaders.

 
 

LEONOR MAGTOLIS BRIONES

Secretary