For a Better and Happier Learning Journey

The Department of Education aims to make every school a place wherein students can enjoy despite the difficulties of the learning progress. Because of this, they launched the Happy Schools Movement, a program in which the students' full potential will be given attention through the happy and positive school culture.

In the Ilocos region, the HSM has 15 advocacy themes in the delivery of education services to the 14 schools divisions.

Some of these advocacy themes are: 

• “Start Right, Grow Smart” (Kidergarten); 
• “Our Roots, Our Strength” (Mother Tongue); 
• “Talas Filipino: Umusbong sa Wika at Panitikan” (Filipino); 
• “Reading is Power” (English); “Solve for Life” (Mathematics); 
• “Sa ALS Matututo Ka, Tara Na!” (Alternative Learning System); 
• “Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility” (Disaster Risk Reduction and Management); 
• “The Joy of Exploration and Innovation” (Science); 
• “Kwento Mo, Kwento Ko sa Matatag na Bansa Tutungo” (Araling Panlipunan); 
• “Ako, Ikaw, Siya Tungo sa Makabuluhang Buhay” (Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao); 
• “Pride is the Power of Hands” (Technology and Livelihood Education); 
• “I am In” (Inclusive Education); “HOPE CA” (MAPEH); 
• “ICARE” (Learning Resource Management and Development (LRMD); and 
• “Paghubog sa Kabataan, Tungo sa Magandang Kinabukasan!” (Youth Formation).

There were exhibits and programs held to fulfill the mission of this project. Through this, teachers and learners are expected to start loving and enjoying their learning journey. 

References: https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1022699