Happy Schools Movement Insight

The Department of Education (DepEd)-Region 1 had launched the “Happy Schools Movement” (HSM) to boost the efficient implementation of the K to 12 basic education curriculum in the Ilocos provinces.

The movement seeks to promote every school in the region as a better and enjoyable place to study.

Dr. Malcolm Garma, DepEd Region 1 regional director, said the regional launch of the HSM was held at the Vigan Convention Center in this city on May 20, 2019.

It was  anchored on the theme: “Paaralang Masayang Maglingkod, Tagumpay ng Bata’y Itaguyod.”

“The launching of the HSM platform is very timely as the opening of classes for school year 2019-2020 is set on June 3,” said Garma.

The HSM launching coincided with the regional launch of the 2019 Brigada Eskwela. 

Garma cited the HSM platform as a key of achieving the DepEd Region 1 vision of having a generation of responsive and cross-culture competent future builders

Through this program, the learners’ full potential is given the greatest attention by creating a happier and more positive school culture.

The movement aims to inculcate in the minds of pupils that school is not just a place for learning but also a place for fun and enjoyment as they enjoy what they are doing.