THE MILESTONES OF POLOMOLOK CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Polomolok Central Elementary School (PCES) developed a School Based Management using a vision-based and data-driven process called Vision-to-Action that is developed by the School Head, School Planning Team and the School Governing Council. In addition to containing the strategies, our school and community identified as key in raising pupil’s achievement and closing gaps in our school, this plan contains strategies that meet the expectations of the school that “No Child Shall be Left Behind” of the EFA 2015, and it continues up to the present where its vision, mission and goals stated that all school children must be in school.

“Polomolok Central Elementary School believes that by providing a strong foundation in basic content knowledge, skills, and attitudes, pupils will become confident, self-directed, life-long learners.  Since, pupil’s holistic development is the primary focus of the school, the PCES motto "Teach the Mind, Touch the Heart" is evident as the dedicated teachers and staff continually work toward a positive child-centered, child-friendly and drug - free environment.

The school’s SPED Center develops the potential, functionality, independence and self-worth of pupils who have mild mental handicaps, visual impairment, autism, hearing impairment and learning disabilities. On the other hand, gifted pupils in various intelligences are also catered for the development of their maximum abilities. The parent and community involvement is special at PCES. The Parent/Teacher Association is very active and supportive. It encourages the school’s participation in different academic contests, religious activities, and feeding program. Parents at PCES are the backbone of the school.

The present school administration under the leadership of, Mrs. Hiyasminda C. Diolanto, who was installed last April, 2015 has numerous achievements made for PCES. Recently, the school was awarded first prize in the conduct of Search for Best Implementer for Child Protection Policy Program, Gulayan sa Paaralan Best Implementers, Provincial Level,     3rd place for the Most Innovative Brigada Eskwela Implementers 2016, Regional Level, and participated in the National Research Congress. It also garnered different academic and non-academic awards which put PCES as top performing school in Polomolok West District, South Cotabato Division and in Region XII as well.

Furthermore, PCES is implementing various programs that hone the skills and talents of all the pupils enrolled for the year. The different classes are handled by competent teachers who have undergone training and seminars in their respective subject area of specialization.

The learning environments of PCES is characterized by equity, balance, freedom, solidarity, and non-violence in order to develop the physical, mental and emotional health of the pupils. These lead to the development of knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, morals so that children can live together in a harmonious way. It nurtures a child friendly school.

Polomolok Central Elementary School attained its mission in creating an environment that is conducive for learning by sustaining the best practices for all programs, projects and activities all throughout the years. It’s because of the collaborative efforts of all educational stakeholders, the local government unit, private companies, parents and pupils. Their time, effort, resources and commitment made our school successful.

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