18/09/2026
๐ฟ BRLNHS BIDS FAREWELL TO SIR WILFREDO CAMAJALAN, CELEBRATING A LEGACY OF SERVICE, FRIENDSHIP, AND INSPIRATION
MULIG, TORIL, DAVAO CITY โ With grateful hearts and cherished memories, the Bartolome R. Luardo National High School (BRLNHS) family gathered for a Despedida Party honoring Sir Wilfredo Camajalan, an esteemed member of the school community whose years of dedicated service, leadership, and camaraderie have left a meaningful mark on the institution.
Anchored on the heartfelt message, โGoodbyes are not the end, but new beginnings,โ the despedida celebration served as an opportunity for the BRLNHS family to express its appreciation for Sir Wilfredoโs invaluable contributions, while sending him warm wishes as he begins a new chapter in his professional journey.
The program opened with the National Anthem, led by DIAC A. Villavito, Teacher I, MAPEH, followed by the Opening Prayer led by Irene L. Regalia, Teacher II, Filipino.
In her Opening Remarks, School Principal Joy A. Villavito set the tone for the meaningful gathering, emphasizing the importance of celebrating not only a colleagueโs departure but also the relationships, memories, and contributions built throughout one's time in the school community.
A Message from a Colleague was delivered by Madeline C. Camajalan, Teacher I, Science, followed by a Message from the Faculty Club President, Nilo T. Labang, PhD, SHS MT-I. Their messages reflected the appreciation of colleagues and the strong bonds developed through shared experiences in teaching, school activities, challenges, and everyday moments.
One of the most poignant portions of the program was the Response of Sir Wilfredo E. Camajalan, who was described in the program as an Outgoing Head Teacher II assigned as Acting School-in-Charge. His response provided a meaningful opportunity to reflect on his journey, the people he had worked with, and the memories that will continue to connect him with the BRLNHS family.
The celebration continued with a Dedication Song/Community Song, symbolizing the collective appreciation and friendship shared by the school community.
The program also featured a message that beautifully captured the essence of the celebration:
โIt is about cherishing friendship, remembering the good times, and wishing someone well as they begin a new journey.โ
๐ A TRIBUTE TO SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
A farewell such as this is more than a simple goodbye. It is a recognition of the service, dedication, and relationships that a colleague has shared with the institution.
Throughout his time with the BRLNHS family, Sir Wilfredo became part of the schoolโs continuing storyโcontributing not only through his professional responsibilities but also through the relationships he cultivated with fellow teachers, learners, and members of the wider school community.
The messages prepared for the occasion echoed three important values: good leaders inspire, great teachers leave a legacy, and valued colleagues remain part of the school family even when their professional journey takes them elsewhere.
His departure therefore marks both an ending and a beginningโan ending to one chapter at BRLNHS and the beginning of another journey filled with new opportunities, responsibilities, experiences, and possibilities.
The second part of the celebration brought the BRLNHS family together for โKAON TIME!!! Eat Together!!!โ, providing an informal and joyful space for colleagues to share food, stories, laughter, and memories.
The fellowship began with a prayer led by Salem Dela Concepcion, SHS Teacher, followed by the emceeing of Precious Gem G. Jabello, Teacher III, Science.
Beyond the formal program, the fellowship became a reminder that schools are built not only through programs and accomplishments, but also through people, relationships, shared experiences, and genuine concern for one another.
๐ฑ A NEW JOURNEY, THE SAME BRIGHTER SPIRIT
As Sir Wilfredo embarks on his next professional chapter, the BRLNHS family sends its sincerest gratitude for the memories, guidance, inspiration, friendship, and service he has shared with the school.
His journey may now take him beyond the familiar halls of BRLNHS, but the experiences and relationships built within the school community remain part of the legacy he leaves behind.
As beautifully expressed in the despedida materials:
โOnce a valued member, always a part of our school family.โ
And so, BRLNHS does not simply say goodbye.
We say thank you for the years of service.
We say thank you for the memories.
We say thank you for the guidance and inspiration.
And most importantly, we say may your next journey be filled with new opportunities, meaningful experiences, and brighter beginnings.
๐ฟ FAREWELL, SIR WIL!
May every new beginning bring you closer to the dreams and opportunities that await you.
Your BRLNHS family wishes you success, fulfillment, and happiness in the journey ahead.
Once a valued member, always a part of our school family. ๐
Bartolome R. Luardo National High School
Learn. Lead. Excel. ๐