DepEd Catanduanes announces suspension of work and classes on November 3

DepEd Catanduanes announces suspension of work and classes on November 3

The Department of Education, Region V - Bicol, Schools Division Office of Catanduanes, issued an unnumbered memorandum suspending work and classes in the province.

Socorro V. Dela Rosa, CESO V, the Schools Division Superintendent, communicated the decision, citing Memorandum No. 280 s—2023 from the Provincial Local Government of Catanduanes. According to the announcement, work and classes will be suspended on October 31 and November 3, 2023. This suspension is in observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day.

The memorandum underscores the importance of the break, aiming to give workers and students ample time to rest mentally and to visit their departed loved ones during the holidays.

All concerned individuals, including Assistant Schools Division Superintendents, Chief Education Supervisors, Education Program Supervisors, Public Schools District Supervisors, Elementary and Secondary School Heads, and Administrative Officers, are expected to adhere to the memorandum and ensure its dissemination for information, guidance, and compliance.

For any clarifications or inquiries, residents and officials can contact the Department of Education Catanduanes division or refer to their official website.

Stay tuned for further updates.

READ THE FULL TEXT OF THE MEMORANDUM

UNNUMBERED MEMORANDUM:

OSDS-PER-UM-10-30-2023/MBL

TO:

Assistant Schools Division Superintendent

Chief Education Supervisors Education Program Supervisors Public Schools District Supervisors/In-Charge of Districts Elementary and Secondary School Heads Administrative Officers (Elementary & Secondary) All Others Concerned

FROM SOCORRO V. DELA ROSA, CESO V Schools Division Superintendent

SUBJECT SUSPENSION OF WORK AND CLASSES

DATE: October 30, 2023

1. Under Memorandum No. 280 s. 2023 issued by the Provincial Local Government of Catanduanes, work and classes are suspended on October 31, 2023, and November 3, 2023, in observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day to provide workers and students with ample time to take a mental health break, as well as visit their departed loved ones.

2. For information, guidance, and compliance.