Beyond the Classroom Walls
OZAMIZ CITY- The Kaagapay Program was established through DepEd Memorandum No. 002, series of 2026, which sets out guidelines for values formation, learning support, and bullying prevention. Under the program, parents and caregivers are encouraged to become active partners in helping children develop positive behavior and social-emotional skills. The Department of Education explains that parent engagement activities can include guided reflection, sharing practical experiences, and preparing action plans that families can apply at home. These approaches connect school expectations with everyday family life, giving children more consistent guidance across the places where they learn and grow.
An Orientation With a Practical Purpose
The Schools Division of Ozamiz City posted its memorandum on October 16, 2026, announcing the conduct of the clustered orientation. While the publicly accessible notice confirms the memorandum’s title and purpose, its webpage does not provide the full program details in readable text, so specific venue arrangements, attendance figures, and completed session outcomes cannot be independently confirmed here. The regional context is nevertheless clear: DepEd Region X has also issued a memorandum concerning the clustered Kaagapay orientation, reflecting the program’s implementation across the region. Such orientations are intended to help school communities understand how values formation and learner protection can be supported through cooperation rather than being treated as the responsibility of teachers alone.
Making Values Visible in Everyday Life
Values formation has its greatest meaning when lessons about respect, responsibility, empathy, and self-discipline are reflected in daily interactions. Parents can reinforce these lessons through conversations at home, while educators can encourage positive behavior and respond appropriately to signs of bullying or emotional distress. DepEd’s national guidance describes the Kaagapay Program as part of a broader effort to strengthen learner well-being and build safer, more inclusive school environments. For Ozamiz City’s school community, the program’s guiding principle is straightforward: when families and schools work together, children have a stronger support system as they learn to make responsible choices.
