West Dirita Elementary School

Duck, Cover, and Hold!
Yesterday, June 18, 2026, West Dirita Elementary School successfully participated in the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED)!

Our learners, teachers, and staff showed great discipline and alertness as they practiced the standard safety protocols. From executing the perfect "Duck, Cover, and Hold" under their desks to safely evacuating to the designated open areas, everyone proved that safety is a top priority at West Dirita ES.

Regular drills like this ensure that our school community is always prepared, calm, and ready for any emergency.

Bida ang Handa! Let's keep making safety a habit!

Collaborative Expertise in Action: Language Mapping
June 15, 2026

School Learning Action Cell (LAC) Session! | June 11, 2026

Lesson Plan Making using ILAW Template and Various Pre-Assessment Implementation Procedures (PHIL-IRI and CRLA)

Sacks of Hope: A Huge Thank You to Ms. Rosario Agaceta!

Fueling minds starts with filling plates! A massive, heartfelt shoutout to Ms. Rosario Agaceta for her incredibly generous rice donation for our amazing Indigenous Peoples (IP) learners.

With this donation, Ms. Rosario isn't just giving rice—she’s giving our learners the energy to focus, learn, and chase their biggest dreams without worrying about a hungry stomach.

"Generosity is the ultimate fertilizer for growth."

Thank you, Ms. Rosario, for investing in the future of our youth and being a true champion for education! Your kindness is making waves.

WEST DIRITA ES HOLDS GENERAL PARENTS' ORIENTATION FOR SY 2026-2027

WEST DIRITA, SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES — West Dirita Elementary School successfully conducted its General Parents' Orientation yesterday, June 11, 2026, to strengthen home-school collaboration for the upcoming academic year.

School administrators and faculty briefed parents on vital student welfare and academic updates, headlined by the implementation of the School-Based Feeding Program and the new Guidelines on Learning Continuity in Emergencies to ensure uninterrupted education during crises. Additionally, speakers discussed the transition to the new Three-Term School Calendar in Basic Education, alongside the Revised Guidelines on the Grading System and Awards and Recognition. A key highlight of the assembly was the official presentation of the newly elected School Parent-Teacher Association (SPTA) Officers, who will lead the school-community partnership.
The assembly wrapped up with a unified pledge from teachers, parents, and the newly introduced SPTA leaders to work hand-in-hand, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and high-achieving learning environment for every WDES student.

UNANNOUNCED EARTHQUAKE DRILL SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTED

Earlier today, June 9, 2026, West Dirita Elementary School successfully conducted an unannounced earthquake drill.

Without prior warning, our learners, teachers, and staff instantly executed the "Duck, Cover, and Hold" protocol and evacuated to the designated safe zones. This surprise exercise is part of our commitment to ensuring that the entire WDES community is always prepared, alert, and safe during real emergencies.

We commend everyone for their quick response, discipline, and orderly evacuation!

FUELING DREAMS: 90 Learners Receive New School Supplies!

Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude today at West Dirita Elementary School! A massive thank you to our generous benefactors—Ms. Anabel Mones, Mr. Ronald Mones, and Ms. Ana Cristina Mones—for donating brand-new school supplies to 90 lucky recipients!

This incredible act of kindness ensures that 90 of our learners now have the tools they need to write their own success stories.

To the Mones Family, your unwavering support for education and love for our children touches our hearts deeply. Thank you for being champions for our learners' futures! May your generosity be returned to you a hundredfold.

Generosity in Action at West Dirita Elementary School!

Our hearts are full as our Grade 3 pupils received a wonderful surprise! A huge, heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Sandra Lyn Nipes for her incredibly generous donation of "Baon Packages" for our young learners.

These thoughtful packages are more than just snacks—they are a big boost of energy, smiles, and motivation for our students as they strive hard in their everyday lessons. Your kindness, Ma'am Sandra, truly inspires our entire school community!

May your generosity be returned a hundredfold. Thank you for loving and supporting our learners!

OBE 2026 Monitoring

On June 8, 2026, West Dirita Elementary School successfully underwent a comprehensive "Oplan Balik Eskwela" monitoring to ensure its readiness for the upcoming academic year.

The evaluation was spearheaded by Sir Sol Solomon, Senior Education Program Specialist, who reviewed the school’s administrative and operational plans, alongside Sir Ramil Delos Reyes, Dentist II, who inspected the health and sanitation facilities to guarantee learner well-being.

The visit concluded with highly commendable feedback, validating the school's proactive efforts to provide a safe, organized, and conducive learning environment for all returning learners.

BRIGADA ESKWELA HIGHLIGHTS

A safe and clean school environment is a product of a united community!

We want to give a massive shoutout and a heartfelt thank you to the Barangay West Dirita Council, SPTA/SGC Officers and to the Philippine Navy for volunteering their time, strength, and resources for our Brigada Eskwela.

From clearing the school grounds to fixing up the classrooms, your efforts ensure that our learners have a conducive space to learn and grow this School Year 2026-2027.