Jonathan D. Vecina
The entire world has been demanding for a vaccine to fight the strain of COVID-19 swallowing an overwhelming mortality rate, uprooting the economy, and counting enormous victims of mental health. Different sectors have been affected by this pandemic, particularly, the sector of education. The Department has aggressively developed different strategies on how to provide quality education in the midst of a pandemic yet, the issue on the mental health condition of the school’s stakeholders is also prioritized.
This brought the department to release the Guidelines of the Engagement of Services of Learning Support Aides to Reinforcement the Implementation of Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan in the Time of Covid-19 Pandemic as enclosed in DepEd Order 32s, 2020. In support of this Order, San Agusitn Elementary School (SAES) has adopted the Project Ease of Division Office and came up with the Consultation Wellness Clinic. Assertiveness and cooperation of the whole family of SAES, the project has been made possible. The Consultation Wellness Clinic is spearheaded by Dr. Vilma F. Forbes with the cooperation of Miss Marilyn F. Tamundong, the assistant to the principal. This school project aims to help the parents and teachers who need mental health support. This is by providing therapy (talk, art, music, etc.) and by continually giving mental health awareness through infographics via social media and brochures.
High regarded Project Team members have been given an opportunity to extend their compassion, love, care, and support to the stakeholders. Salute to the following members: Marilyn Tamundong, Dr. Jenifer Ravelo, Julieta Bangilan, Fe Feble, Florida Buatista, Jennifer Delos Santos, Victoria Rosete, Virginia Salcedo, Jenelyn Gacosta, Pilar Covenido, Clarissa Aganon, Jonalyn Galman, Maria Norma Pereyra, Marilyn Candelaria, Roselyn Ramoran, Rebecca Jean Villanueva, Randy Papa and Jonathan Vecina.
To date, 22 clients and counting are overwhelmed on the services provided by the team members. If you need us, let us talk. Come and visit us. The Teacher is In.