Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI - Western Visayas
DIVISION OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
DISTRICT OF BINALBAGAN II
Office of the Public Schools District Supervisor

MESSAGE
It is my pride and privileged to convey my message to our dear
graduates / completers of _________________ Elementary School for
Batch 2023. Your graduation/ moving ceremony today marks the
culmination of all the contributions, sacrifices and efforts of the
school’s stakeholders: the school officials, teachers, staff, parents,
local leaders, community members and most of all YOU our dear
graduates/ completers. This momentous event needs to be
celebrated for you have finished one race in the educational trail as
you received your elementary certificate.
Amazingly, my dear Graduates / Completers you have
surpassed the trials and challenges you have faced during pandemic
that despite the health crises happened worldwide you have
acquired the learning competencies taught during your 7 years stay
in your Alma Matter, we can proudly say that you were honed to be
ready to continue your studies in the secondary level as it is conveyed
in this year’s theme: Gradweyt ng K to 12: Hinubog ng Matatag na
Edukasyon (K to 12 Graduates : Molded through a Resilient
Educational Foundation.
Today is your moment of triumph after years of hard work, perseverance and commitment
to finish your elementary education. This moment is not a celebratory milestone but also a symbol
of resilience, agency and grit of Filipino learners honed by a solid basic education system that is
responsive to the changing needs of time. As you continue your journey to pursue your dreams,
always remember the values and principles that were imparted to you will be your ground for
achievement which mirrors success amid all difficulties that you encounter along the way as you
finished the ladder of education.
May you always be grateful for the sacrifices done by your loving parents, dedicated
teachers and untiring support of school officials. Along the way, you may encounter all sorts of
adversities. As you forge ahead, you will experience moments of victories and defeats. Let your
triumphs be an inspiration for other people; always be mindful of the people who are with you in
your educational journey and pay it forward to others who will need your help. Bear in mind that
all your struggles mold you to become stronger persons. Overcome the challenges in life by your
strength of character, perseverance and faith in the Almighty God.
Thus, it is my distinct pleasure to extend my congratulations and best wishes to you, Batch
2023. You are now seeing the culmination of your hard work. I have faith in your innate goodness,
and I am banking on your ability to persevere, succeed and be resilient. As you receive your
certificate, make a resolve that whatever ‘next level’ you will take, you will ripple a positive
contribution in your family, your community and the society as a whole.
So, my dear graduates/ completers take pride in your graduation / completion ceremony!
With God’s guidance, move on and make the most out of what you have: your potential, your
strength; and what you have learned: your skills, your values and your knowledge.
Begin your journey to the next stage of your development in life’s cycle and reach for your
dreams!

God bless you all!

MA.CYNTHIA C. BALASOTE,PhD
Public Schools District Supervisor