Did you know that there will be no face-to-face classes on December 6, 2023 due to DepEd’s tree planting activities? Acoording to DepEd Memorandum 069 s 2023 entitled “GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECT – “DEPED’S 236,000 TREES – A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR THE CHILDREN”, DepEd plans to conduct nationwide tree planting involving its 47,678 public schools. The memorandum also included that all participating public schools must switch asynchronous class on the day of the activity.
The tree-planting activity by the different schools will take place simultaneously on December 6, 2023. All 47,678 DepEd public schools will participate, with each school planting a minimum of 5 trees, contributing to the goal of planting over 236,000 trees nationwide. Classes in all DepEd public schools will be on asynchronous mode (no face-to-face classes) for this day (December 6, 2023).
This means that all 47,678 participating DepEd public schools in tree planting will implement asynchronous class instead of face-to-face classes. In DepEd’s definition of asynchronous class/mode, learners are not required to report physically in schools. Instead, they will be given learning activity sheets to be accomplished.
DepEd’s nationwide tree planting
The project provides a unique educational opportunity for students to actively participate in tree planting activities, fostering a deeper understanding of environmental issues and promoting conservation efforts. Through hands-on learning and practical application of environmental concepts, students will develop a strong sense of responsibility towards the environment.
In addition to the educational benefits, planting trees will contribute to the beautification of school grounds. Trees provide shade, improve air quality, and create a calming atmosphere, enhancing the overall ambience of the school and creating a more pleasant and conducive learning environment for students.
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