1st GAWAD SGOD
The Gawad SGOD awarding ceremony aimed to encourage, reward and give recognition to all program implementers and coordinators who have been committed and demonstrated an excellent performance in implementing different programs and projects lodged in the School Governance and Operations Division (SGOD). At the same time, motivate program implementers to achieve organizational productivity and to contribute in improving access, quality and governance of basic education.
The very 1st Gawad SGOD: Search for Outstanding Program Implementer with the theme: Shining Light on Best Practices Amidst times of Pandemic was held last July 9, 2021 at First Pacific Leadership Academy and was live streamed via FB live on DepEd Tayo Antipolo City official Facebook page and Zoom application for the awardees, witnesses and viewers. The broadcasting started at exactly 8 o’clock in the morning and ended at 1 o’clock in the afternoon. And it was hosted by Nurse Elaine Calacday and Aquiel Morales.
All SGOD technical working group were present at the venue together with the ICT personnel who did the live streaming. The SDO Antipolo Schools Division Superintendent and the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent were also at the venue during the event. All health protocols were observed during the event.
The program was started with the AVP of National Anthem followed by a prayer led by Nurse Arline Dulin.
A very inspiring recorded video opening remarks of Dr. Christopher R. Diaz, Schools Division Superintendent of SDO Antipolo was also played.
“DepEd Antipolo has always carry its badge Ibang Klase to! Continuously setting new trends in introducing new tangled ideas that put premium importance to its people and the once who are at the forefront in implementing programs and projects and those who have contributed much to its success”, he said.
He highly acknowledged the commitments and accomplishments of schools’ programs implementers that for him - truly deserved to be recognized.
“We at DepEd Antipolo felt that it is high time that we recognize these great men and women in the field. A recognition that defeats their contribution, accomplishments and unparalleled commitment to quality, relevant and responsive basic education that all young Antipolenos truly deserve. It is a perfect conjecture with the unparalleled and immeasurable work you have done which makes you all like brilliant stars that continue to shine even in the midst of the darkest sky. True enough we have found precious gems in you. Treasures which we uncovered in DepEd Antipolo”, he added.
Amidst pandemic, Dr. Diaz congratulated the SGOD with the impeccable and dynamic leadership of School Governance and Operations Division Chief, Dr. Jonathan Domingo and the brilliant SGOD Kapamilya members that made things happened.
Greetings and messages of distinguished guests were also heard. First from Honorable Mayor Andrea B. Ynares and it was immediately followed by the CALABARZON IV-A Regional Director - Francis Cesar B. Bringas. While the SGOD, Chief – Dr. Jonathan Domingo stated the statement of purpose of the said activity.
The highlights of the program were the presentation and the announcement of winners on every category presented by each program owners of SGOD Kapamilya. The awards and recognition given are the following: Best Implementer, Best Coordinator, Service Awardees (Bronze – 3 yrs., Silver – 6yrs, Gold-9yrs, and Platinum-12yrs). The awards were consolidated before the awarding ceremony as the Most Outstanding Program Implementers. It was proclaimed before the end of the program by Dr. Juan Araojo for the Elementary Level and Dr. Christopher Diaz for the Secondary Level. The ceremony was ended with the closing remarks of ASDS and an AVR presentation of winners of the cellphone load, 3 winners of 100 pesos per category sponsored by the program owner.
The conduct of the 1st Gawad SGOD awarding was successfully done. Both the technical working group of SGOD, top management and awardees (finalists and winners) were very grateful for the turn-out and of course of the recognition received.
