This document provides details about the planning meeting for the celebration of the 120th Founding Anniversary of the Schools Division of Tarlac Province. It outlines the objectives, schedule of activities, guidelines and mechanics for classroom, school, district and division-level history quiz competitions that will be part of the month-long celebration from October 3 to October 27, 2022.

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2. PRAYER – GRACE PAGBILAO
San Juan Elementary School
ATTENDANCE CHECK:
GINA S. MORALES
Tolega Norte Elementary School
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3. MESSAGE
ALESSANDRO ROY ADSUARA
District AP Consultant
MESSAGE
RHEA B. MADAMBA, EdD
Public Schools District Supervisor
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4. MEETING PROPER
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5. Planning meeting for the celebration of the 120th Founding Anniversary
Division Memorandum
1.This is to announce the historical celebration of the 120th Founding Anniversary
of
the Schools Division of Tarlac Province with the theme: DepEd Tarlac Province
Through the Years: Rising and Shining Amidst Pandemic.
2.The historic celebration is a month-long activity involving select learners,
teachers, school heads, supervisors and division personnel. This will start on
October 3, 2022, until its’ culmination on October 27, 2022, which will be held in
various venues as per attached approved schedule of activities.
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6. 3.The objectives of the historic celebration are the following;
A.To let all learners, teachers, division personnel, officials, and
stakeholders aware of their history through a Histo-Lecture
Conference, Histo-Quiz, and Histo-Exhibit;
B.To showcase talents and history of every school through a
Histo-Quiz and Histo-Exhibit,
C.To pay tribute and give honor to the contributions of the
pioneering teachers, officials,
learners, and stakeholders through the Eucharistic
Celebrations, Motorcade, Kick-Off, Thanksgiving and Awarding
Ceremonies; and
D.To learn from its experiences as bases for effective and
efficient decision making.
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7. 4. Enclosed are the following documents as enclosures;
Enclosure No. 1: Schedule of Classroom, School, District and
Division Activities, and Guidelines,
Enclosure No. 2: Division Technical Working Group and Working
Committees,
Enclosure No. 3: Number and List of Participants in the Kick-
Off, Thanksgiving and Awarding Ceremonies,
Enclosure No. 4: Programs for the Kick-Off and Awarding
Ceremonies, Thanksgiving, Awarding and Recognition Ceremonies,
Enclosure No. 5.A-C: Contest Guidelines, List of Contestant and
Coach and Form for the Search for the Oldest Retired Living
DepEd Tarlac Province Personnel, &
Enclosure No. 6: Posthumous Awardees.
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8. 5. This Division Memorandum shall serve as an
authority to travel of all concerned in performance of their
assigned tasks from October 3, 2022 until October 28,
2022 as per approved enclosures. Expenses incurred in
this activity can be charged against school/division MOOE
or any available funds subject to the usual accounting and
auditing rules and regulations.
6. Immediate and wide dissemination of this
memorandum is desired.
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9. SCHEDULE OF CLASSROOM, SCHOOL, DISTRICT AND DIVISION ACTIVITIES AND ITS GUIDELINES
DATE ACTIVITY/IES VENUE TIME IN-CHARGE
October
12, 2022
CLASSROOM HISTO – QUIZ
Elementary and Secondary
Levels
Classroom
As per time allotment
indicated in the
approved class
program
AP Teachers
Classroom Level All learners in AP/HUMSS 1C classes (Grade 1-12) will participate in the Classroom Histo-Quiz to be
conducted by every AP/HUMSS 1Cteachers in their actual classes. The activity must be reflected in their DLL/DLP for
the day. This is one way of popularizing the history of the barangay, municipality, school and the division. Winners for
Grade 6 and Grade 7 will participate in the School Histo-Quiz. Questions will focus on the history of the barangay /
municipality (5 items) history of the school (5items) and history of the division(10 items). There shall be a total of
twenty (20) questions to be given, 6 of which are “easy questions”, 7 are “average”, and 7 are “difficult”. Points for
every correct answer shall be given as follows; - one (1) point- for an “easy” question - two (2)
points - for an “average question - three (3) points -for a “difficult” question Sources for the history
of the barangay / municipality shall be sourced from the municipal tourism office, the school history is from the
School Report Card (SRC) or any document produced by the office of the school head. Source of the history of the
division is the 110thFounding Anniversary Souvenir Program issued by the office to all schools in 2012.
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10. October
12,
2022, to
Nov 5,
2022
SCHOOL HISTO - EXHIBIT Schools Office Hours
School AP Leaders,
Department Heads,School
Heads
All schools are required to prepare necessary documents for their School Histo-Exhibit in
commemoration with the celebration of the 120thFounding Anniversary of the Division. The
school will exhibit the updated histories of the school, barangay and municipality, records of
school establishment, lot title and status of ownership, pictures of the first school buildings,
first learners, first graduates, first learners with honors, first teachers, first school heads,
successful graduates, evolution of school uniforms, first wins, and all other school
accomplishments and milestones. A separate room can be used as school museum for the
exhibit. If no room is available, it can be in the pathways, hallways and other conspicuous places
where learners, teachers and stakeholders can view and learn their history. This activity will be
spearheaded by the School Heads thru the able leadership of the School AP Leaders,
Department Heads and AP District Specialists. The produced historical materials must be
preserved by the AP School Leaders, Department Heads, and AP District Specialists for future
use and may be displayed permanently in an available room.
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11. Oct
13,
2022
SCHOOL HISTO -
QUIZElementary and
Secondary Levels
School
Ground
8:00 a.m.
School AP Leader / AP
Department Head
School Level Champion in the Classroom Histo-Quizfor Grade 6 and Grade 7 will participate in
the School Histo-Quiz. This will be handled by the School AP Leader andorAP Department Head
with the participation of the AP teachers under the supervision of the School Heads. The School
Histo-Quizis one way of popularizing the history of thebarangay,municipality, school and the
division. Questions will focus on the history of thebarangay / municipality (5 items) history of the
school (5items) and division history (10 items). There shall be a total of twenty (20) questions to
be given, 6 of which are “easy questions”, 7 are “average”, and 7 are “difficult”.Points for every
correct answer shall be given as follows; - one (1) point - for an “easy” question
- two (2) points - for an “average question - three (3) points -for a “difficult”
questionSources for the history of the barangay / municipality shall be sourced from the
municipal tourism office, the school history isfrom the School Report Card (SRC) or any
document produced by the office of the school head. While the historyof the divisionis the
110thFounding Anniversary Souvenir Programissued by the office in all schools in 2012.
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12. Oct
14,
2022
DISTRICT HISTO -
QUIZ Elementary
Level
Central
School
9:00 A.M. District AP Specialist
and District Supervisor
District Level Champion in the School Histo-Quiz will participate in the District Histo-Quiz in
its’simplest form to be decided by the District Supervisorsand to be implemented by the District
Learning Specialists. Champion in the District Histo-Quiz will compete in the Division Histo-Quiz
on October 18, 2022. Questions will focus on the history of the municipality (5 items) history of
the school (5items) and division history (10 items). There shall be a total of twenty (20)
questions to be given, 6 of which are “easy questions”, 7 are “average”, and 7 are
“difficult”.Points for every correct answer shall be given as follows; - one (1) point - for an
“easy” question - two (2) points - for an “average question - three (3)
points -for a “difficult” questionSources for the history of the municipality shall be sourced from
the municipal tourism office, the school history isfrom the School Report Card (SRC) or any
document produced by the office of the school head. While the division history is the
110thfounding anniversary souvenir programissued by the office in 2012.
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13. Oct 18,
2022
DIVISION HISTO -
QUIZ BEE
Elem - Gerona North
ES
Sec - Corazon CAHS
Elem - 8:00 - 11:30
Sec - 1:00 - 4:30
Miss. Kathlyn Melegrito, Ms. Diana V.
Facun, Miss. Josephine R. Malonzo,Mr.
Harold G. Guiam, Mr. Luisito Tejada, Dr.
Milagros N. Castaήeda, Mr. Paul Gamboa
Dr. Lamberto F. Gamurot
ElementaryAll district champions will participate in the Division Histo-Quiz. Participants will be accompanied by the coach and
or district AP specialist. SecondaryChampion in the school level quiz bee will participate in the Division Histo-Quiz. Participants
will be accompanied by the coach, andorschool leader/department head Rules and MechanicsContestants shall bring their own
writing sheets (20 pieces 1/2 lengthwise of a long bond paper) during the contest. The monitor shall collect the answer sheets
arranged accordingly. Said answer sheets shall be submitted to the board of judges for their decision.Englishand Filipinoshall be
used as the official languages in the conduct of the quiz.There shall be a total of twenty (20) questions to be given, 6 of which
are “easy questions”, 7 are “average”, and 7 are “difficult”.Points for every correct answer shall be given as follows;
- one (1) point - for an “easy” question - two (2) points - for an “average question
- three (3) points -for a “difficult” questionAwarding of the winners (First, Second, third, Fourth and Fifth)shall be on
the Kick - Off and Awarding Ceremonies of the 120thFounding Anniversary of DepEd Tarlac Province. Winners will be
accompanied by their coach, school head of winning contestant, district supervisor (for elementary), while in the secondary, the
winners will be accompanied by the winning coach, school leader/department head, school head and district supervisor. Note:
Ms Josephine R. Malonzo, President of DASSLE in the elementary, Dr. Milagros N. Castaήeda, Ms. Diana V. FacunandMs. Kathlyn
Melegrito will take charge of the venue and program. Mr. Harold G. Guiam, President of DASSLE in the secondary, Dr. Paul
Gamboa and Mr. Luisito Tejada will take charge of the venue and program.
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14. Awarding of Winners Dr. Paulino D. De PanoCES -
CID
11:00 -
11:10
Histo-Quiz Grade 6
(1st. , 2nd., 3rd., 4th. & 5th.)
Ms. Josephine R. Malonzo
President, DASSLE (Sec)
Ms.Diana V. Facun
Master Teacher -AP
10:11 -
11:21
Histo-Quiz Grade 7
(1st. , 2nd., 3rd., 4th. & 5th.)
Mr. Harold G. Guiam
President, DASSLE (Sec)
KICK OFF AND AWARDING CEREMONIES
Maria Cristina Galang ParkOctober 24, 2022
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15. GUIDELINES: DIVISION CONTEST
HISTO-QUIZ
1. The division Histo-Quiz is open to Grade 6
pupils (1 per district) and Grade 7 students (1 per
school) and shall be assisted by an Official Coach
(only) supported by a travel order duly signed by
the school head/district supervisor.
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16. 2. Contest questions preparation / development shall be the
sole responsibility of the DepEd Tarlac Province EPSvr in Social
Studies. The content of questions shall be based on the
Historical Accounts of the Division from 1902 to 2022:
a. Legal bases or policies in the establishment of the division
b. American and Filipino teachers, principals, superintendents
c. Sites or homes of the division office through the years
d. Graduates who became prominent in the field of education
e. Current DepEd policies and curriculum
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17. 3. Rules and Mechanics
3.1 Contestants shall bring their own writing sheets (20 pieces 1/2 length wise of
a long bond paper) during the contest. The monitor shall collect the answer
sheets arranged accordingly. Said answer sheets shall be submitted to the board
of judges for their decision.
3.2 English and Filipino shall be used as the official languages in the conduct
of the quiz.
3.3 There shall be a total of twenty (20) questions to be given, 6 of which
are “easy questions”, 7 are “average”, and 7 are “difficult”.
3.4 Points for every correct answer shall be given as follows;
- one (1) point - for an “easy” question
- two (2) points - for an “average question
- three (3) points -for a “difficult” question
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18. 3.5 The quizmaster shall read each question twice. Countdown shall
start after the question
has been read the second time.
3.6 Contestant shall be given a maximum of thirty (30) seconds to
answer difficult questions, 20 seconds for average and 10 seconds for
easy questions.
3.7 Should a contestant wish to change an answer that he/she has
written down, this answer should be crossed out with one horizontal
line and the new answer written clearly above the crossed-out
answer. A contestant is allowed to change his/her answer within the
time allotted for a particular question.
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19. 3.8 A division champion, 1st placer, 2nd placer, 3rd placer, 4th placer and 5th placer
shall be proclaimed based on a cumulative scoring system and will be awarded a
certificate of recognition and medals during the Kick-Off and Awarding
Ceremonies on October 24, 2022 at the Maria Cristina Galang Park, Tarlac City.
3.9 All ties shall be broken by a tie breaker questions from the difficult category.
3.10 The following procedure shall be observed in case of a protest or inquiry
during the actual quiz proceedings.
3.10.1 Only the official coach of the contestant is allowed to raise a protest or
inquiry at the earliest appropriate time during the contest.
3.10.2 The protest or inquiry shall be addressed orally to the chairman of the
Board of Judges who shall recognize the protest or inquiry.
3.10.3 The chairman of the Board of Judges shall announce decisions resulting
from the protest or inquiry at the earliest appropriate time during the contest.
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20. 4. The Board of Judges shall be composed of three experts from
the Department of Education. A chairperson shall be selected from
among the members of the Board . The decision of the Board of
Judges shall be final.
5. School Heads are required to submit the names of their official
contestant and official coach to their district supervisors. The district
supervisors will submit these names to the EPSvr in charge on or
before October 17, 2022, using attached enclosure. Said document
shall be the basis for the preparation of certificates and registration
reference.
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21. Enclosure No 5.B of the Division Memorandum No. _____, s. 2022
DR. RONALDO A POZON, CESO V
Schools Division Superintendent
DepEd, Tarlac Province
Attention: DR. LAMBERTO F. GAMUROT
EPSvr - Araling Panlipunan
Sir:
This is to submit confirmation of attendance of our official contestant and coach to the DepEd Tarlac Province Histo-Quiz on October 18, 2012, at Gerona North Central School (Grade 6) / Corazon CAHS (Grade 7).
Name of Contestant: ________________________________________
Grade and Section: __________________________________________
Name of Official Coach: ______________________________________
_____________________________________
Signature Over Printed Name of School Head
________________________________
Position
_____________________________
Contact Number of School Head
______________________
Date Signed
________________________________________
Signature Over Printed Name of District Supervisor
Date Submitted: ____________________
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22. COMPOSITION OF THE DISTRICT HISTO-QUIZ
A. BOARD OF JUDGES
B. MONITORS
MEMBER MEMBER CHAIRPERSON
ROMMEL U. YABIS ALESSANDRO ROY ADSUARA RHEA B. MADAMBA, EdD
San Roque Sta. Monica Demetrio F. Nagtalon IS
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23. COMPOSITION OF THE DIVISION HISTO-QUIZ
C. QUIZ MASTER
D. TALLY SHEET
E. TALLY BOARD
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Lapsing ES
Villa ES San Leon
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24. OTHERS AND OPEN FORUM
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25. THANK YOU AND HAPPY
120TH FOUNDING
ANNIVERSARY FELLOW
TEACHERS
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