School Year (SY) 2015-2016 End of School Year Rites
To: Bureau and Service Directors
Regional Directors
Schools Division Superintendents
Public and Private Elementary and Secondary Schools Heads
All Others Concerned
The 2016 ceremonies shall focus on the theme "Kabataang Mula sa K to 12, Tagapagdala ng Kaunlaran sa Bansang Pilipinas." This theme focuses on the K to 12 Basic Education Program as a transformative vehicle for local and national development. Through the provision of quality education, the K to 12 Basic Education Program develops and harnesses the skills and competencies of the Filipino youth that will lead to human and community development.
The graduation rites should be scheduled on or before April 1, 2016. For schools divisions or regions with an extended school year, schools will have to be guided by their approved revised school calendar.



Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this Order is directed.
(Sgd.) BR. ARMIN A. LUISTRO FSC
Secretary