12/07/2025
Sta. Cruz Elementary School ranks second in the 2025 Brigada Eskwela Search in Gonzaga East District
Sta. Cruz Elementary School placed second in the Small Schools – Elementary Category during the 2025 Search for Brigada Eskwela Outstanding Implementing Schools in Gonzaga East District. The activity was conducted in line with Division Memorandum No. 256, s. 2025, which aims to recognize schools that demonstrated compliance with Brigada Eskwela standards.
The school participated in the district-level evaluation and focused on meeting the criteria set in the memorandum. These include scope of work accomplished, impact to the learners, community engagement, resource mobilization, and documentation and reporting. Sta. Cruz Elementary School organized activities and efforts that addressed each of these areas. Repairs, cleaning, and preparations were done to ensure that the school environment was ready for the opening of classes.
The success of this effort is credited to the planning done prior to implementation. The School Brigada Eskwela Team met to create a work plan that outlined specific tasks, schedules, and assigned responsibilities. Coordination with stakeholders was also done in advance to ensure support and cooperation. Teachers, parents, barangay officials, alumni, and other community members took part in the preparations. The recognition received by Sta. Cruz Elementary School reflects the outcome of the combined efforts of all stakeholders.
“We may be a small school, but our hearts and commitment are big. We did our best to meet the standards of the Brigada Eskwela framework, and this recognition is already a great honor,” shared Mrs. Jonalyn T. Lucas, the school head, as well as the Brigada Eskwela Coordinator.