Guiddam Elementary School

Guiddam Elementary School is a public institution accredited by the Department of Education (DepED) that offers Basic Education Curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 6. The Department of Education supervises all elementary and secondary schools, both public and private.

Guiddam Elementary School is located at Barangay Guiddam, Abulug, Cagayan. It lies along the southern part of the municipality of Abulug. It is bounded on the North by Abulug River, East by Nararagan, Ballesteros, Cagayan, West by the National Road and South by Barangay Cagayan. It is 20 kilometers away from the Abulug Municipal hall. It is 200 kilometers away from the Schools Division office.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, Region II – Cagayan Valley
CAGAYAN SCHOOLS DIVISION – Abulug District
Guiddam Elementary School

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The Department of Education (DepEd) formulates, implements, and coordinates policies, plans, programs and projects in the areas of formal and non-formal basic education. It supervises all elementary and secondary education institutions, including alternative learning systems, both public and private; and provides for the establishment and maintenance of a complete, adequate, and integrated system of basic education relevant to the goals of national development.

Guiddam Elementary School

Address: Guiddam, Abulog, Cagayan, Philippines
School Head: Rivera, Carlito Viloria – Principal II
Sector: Public School
School ID: 102340

SCHOOL HISTORY

History of Guiddam Elementary School

In the early 50’s, Barangay Guiddam was thinly populated. There were fewer houses because of the existence of rough roads. Most of the people who lived in this place were inhabited. There was no school whatsoever, until such time a barangay captain was elected in the late 50’s,who was very interested to put up a primary school.

The Barrio Council of Guiddam held a meeting on December 21, 1964, and came up with Resolution No. 7 stating that:

• The school of Guiddam site has been claimed back by the owner because of no deed of Donation papers or deed of purchase executed by the Donor and or acceptance of deed by School Authority;
• That the school lot to be retained for the school if the PTA could pay the amount of FIVE HUNDRED PESOS (p500.00) for the purchase of the present lot where the school of Guiddam is actually located, after the necessary has been duly accomplished in favor of Guiddam Elementary School.
• That due to lack of PTA fund, the Barrio Council has decided to pay the lot for P500.00 from the accumulated 10% land tax collection .
• That, by virtue of power vested to the Barrio Charter of Guiddam thru the Barrio Captain , he was authorized to purchase the school lot after the necessary documents of purchase has been properly executed.
• That as per Declaration of Real Property the school, Guiddam Elementary School, Guiddam, Abulug, Cagayan as the owner is located in Cadastral Lot No.38155-D with the following boundaries: North: 38155-B; East: 38155-J; South: 38143; West: 38155-C-2; in a residential lot with a total land area of 7,740 sq.m.

For the first year of operation, grade one pupils were enrolled followed by the grades two and three in the succeeding years. Classrooms were made of nipa and bamboo. It was under a two-teacher schools where two grades were combined. School population became bigger and bigger until it became a complete elementary school with six teachers and one school head to supervise.

The following became the school heads of the school:

1. Mrs. Eufrosina T. Ulita, Head Teacher,
2. Mrs. Merlina M. Pacis, Principal I,
3. Dr. Silvino B. Siddayao Jr. Principal I,
4. Dr. Perlita B. Ricamora, Principal II and
5. Dr.Editha T. Oliva, Principal II.

It became very progressive. School buildings were improved. There were innovations, changes in terms of pupil progress. Teachers underwent Post Graduate Studies to enrich their knowledge and skills. Guiddam Elementary School participated contests and activities of the Dep Ed. One of which is the SIGA (School in a Garden) under the administration of Dr. Silvino B. Siddayao Jr., where the school was adjudged as the Best SIGA Implementer and became a National Winner in 1997 – 1998.

The school at present has enough classrooms for all grades level. However, there are no available ancillary rooms for the canteen, Home Economics, Industrial Arts and others. Likewise, these classrooms need minor and major repairs on windows, ceilings, roofing’s and doors.

While it is true that there is 1:1 learner seat ratio, the school needs additional seats because every now and then some seats are being destroyed. Some of these destroyed seats are repaired but still some are totally damaged.

Water supply is a big problem in the school. The school has only a pressurized tank water system but not safe to drink. That’s why the school needs functional and potable source of water supply. There is available established hand washing facilities in the school connected to the water system.

The toilets in the school were built-in in all classrooms. They are built-in CR’s which are used by boys and girls per grade level. It is a shared CR. There are no available bowls/urinals exclusive for boys and girls.

With regards to learner textbook ratio, there are shortages in most of the grade levels in all the learning areas. The school has no library.

Other learning facilities in the school includes the downloaded DepEd Computerization Program (DCP) with 7 desk top computers, 1 laptop and 2 screen projectors. Televisions and VCD players available per grade level were initiatives of the advisers through HPTA projects.

The school has a supply of electricity. There are also internet service providers available in the locality. However, the school did not subscribe yet because of unavailability of funds. Instead, teachers use the pre-paid wi-fi gadgets.

There are eleven (11) classroom teachers in the school. Ten (10) of them are female and one (1) male, all are nationally funded. The school is headed by a principal.

For the current school year, it was very evident that the school has a low percentage of wasted pupils. There are no records of child abuse in the school or any sort of violence against children. However, the teachers keep on discussing the DEPED order on the Child Protection Policy to remind everyone on their roles as parents, teachers and pupils.

CURRICULAR OFFERINGS

The Guiddam Elementary School is offering the Basic Education Curriculum from Kindergarten to Grade 6.

CURRICULAR OFFERINGS / ACADEMIC SUBJECT
Kindergarten (Preschool Program) alphabet, numbers, shapes, and colors through games, songs, and dances, in their Mother Tongue.
Grade 1 to Grade 3 (Primary) Mother Tongue, Filipino, English, Mathematics, Araling Panalipunan, Edukasyon Sa Pagpapakatao, Music, Arts, PE, Health
Grade 4 – Grade 6 (Intermediate) Filipino, English, Mathematics, Araling Panalipunan, Edukasyon Sa Pagpapakatao, Music, Arts, PE, Health

FACULTY AND STAFF

TEACHER	POSITION
CARLITO V. RIVERA	PRINCIPAL 1
ARCELY D. PASICOLAN	MASTER TEACHER 1
EMIGINE P. COLLADO	TEACHER 3
MADELAINE B. YACAS	TEACHER 3
MIRAOL A. GUNDAN	TEACHER 3
ENDA U. URSULUM	TEACHER 3
ALAM P. BASCOS	TEACHER 3
HERTRUDES A. TUMALIUAN	TEACHER 3
MARY ROSE N. BALINTON	TEACHER 1
CLARINETTE A. RIVERA	TEACHER 1
GEMAR G. DE CASTRO	TEACHER 1

AGE REQUIREMENT FOR PRESCHOOL AND GRADE 1

• Junior Kindergarten: at least 4 years of age and above
• Senior Kindergarten: at least 5 years of age and above
• Grade One: at least 6 years of age and above

REGISTRATION AND ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Clear copy of Birth Certificate
• Photocopy of Report Card / Transcript of Records
• Certificate of Good Moral Character (Grade 1- 12)

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