DepEd urges indoor end-of-school ceremonies

As the extreme heat is expected to continue this month, the Department of Education (DepEd) has advised all schools nationwide to hold their end-of-school-year or EOSY rites, such as graduation and moving-up ceremonies, indoors.

- ELIZABETH MARCELO

Under DepEd Memorandum No. 023 Series of 2024, issued on May 2, all EOSY rites for school year 2023-2024 shall be conducted on any date from May 29 to 31.

“To ensure the safety and protection of learners, teachers and attendees, schools are advised to hold their EOSY Rites in indoor venues with proper ventilation or covered courts to avoid exposure to the extreme heat of the sun,” the DepEd memorandum read.

“Schools shall avoid scheduling their EOSY Rites during the time of the day when temperatures are at their highest,” it added.

The DepEd also reminded all schools to keep their graduation and moving up ceremonies “simple but meaningful.”