ALIPUTOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Category: Significant Cultural Institution

NAME OF INSTITUTION: Aliputos Elementary School

Background Information

MUNICIPALITY/CITY: Numancia

PROVINCE: Aklan

LOCATION/ADDRESS: Aliputos, Numancia, Aklan

LOGO

logo design by: Carlo Tropa, School Principal I

The school logo bears the school’s name inside the circle on the upper portion and the address at the bottom.

• Individuals holding hands together signify unity among pillars of community and education, stakeholders in communion to uplift education in the community.
• Open book symbolizes the knowledge and skills imparted to the community.
• Lamp illumines the lives of the community.
• Laurel leaf signifies the awards and triumphs of the school and its graduates.
• 1937 the founding year of the school.
• Rice fields symbolize the community as an agriculture-based- economy tagged as the vegetable bowl of Numancia, Aklan

• Green curve designs the logo's outer part suggests the school's economic sustainability and environmental

mission.

• The portion where the DepEd name is written connotes an open palm for the mission and vision to be nurturing and child-centered institution.

Type of Cultural Institution:

Aliputos Elementary School (AES) is a Public Elementary School offering K to 6 program covering Kindergarten to Grade VI of Basic Education. It has a structured educational system delivered by trained and qualified teachers.

Narrative Description

Aliputos Elementary School has a land area of 5,234 square meters. Mr. Juaquin Maypa donated the site through Atty. Filemon C. Fernandez, who was the Barangay Captain at that time. The Magnabijon Family donated another portion of the school site.

The school was established in 1937, having one teacher teaching multigrade classes in Grades I and II. A temporary school building was built of light materials like thatched roof from nipa palm, which was vulnerable to strong winds and other weathering factors. In 1941, Grade I classes were held at Pedro Escalona’s house because of a damaged and leaky roof. After the Japanese war, they returned to the school site and had classes in one of their buildings. In 1956, the school opened Grades III and IV with two teachers handling multigrade classes. The school was supervised by a teacher-in-charge instead of a principal. Ms. Patria Macavinta managed Grades I and II, while Mr. Adriano Fuentes was assigned to Grade III and Grade IV. With the help of the Barangay Officials, through the effort of Atty. Filemon Fernandez, who was then the Barangay Captain, the school was converted into a complete elementary school in 1968. Mrs. Almamita Magpusao was the first teacher teaching Grade VI. The Marcos Type Building was the first school building that was constructed under the facilitation of Barangay Captain Filemon Fernandez.

Presently, the school is supervised by Mr. Eddelon C. Bereber, Head Teacher II, and seven regular permanent teachers. AES has three instructional buildings; Marcos Pre-Fabricated School Building, constructed in 1970, is occupied by Grade I, II, and III; Bagong Lipunan School Building Type I, which was built in 1981 and is newly renovated and is occupied by Grades IV, V, and VI. A one-storey building with two classrooms, constructed on December 11, 2017, is occupied by Kindergarten and Office of the Principal. Other structures are the Bagong Lipunan School Building Type II, used as Industrial Arts and was constructed in 2000; Home Economics Building built in 1981; the Computer Room and one unit donated classroom building. The school is enclosed by a concrete perimeter fence with iron grills installed for school, children, and teachers’ security.

The School Land Title was granted on September 12, 2017, through the effort of Dr. Joyce M. Toriaga, School Principal II.

Description of Significant Milestone

Aliputos Elementary School (AES) was awarded as Brigada Eskwela Best Implementing School, small school category in the Division of Aklan for three consecutive years, from SY 2017 to 2019, and awarded as Brigada Eskwela Best Implementer in 2019.

The school is also one of the few schools in the District of Numancia that has accomplished and secured a land title through the indefatigable effort of Dr. Joyce M. Toriaga, School Principal II, from 2016 to 2020. The said land title was granted on September 12, 2017.

Aliputos Elementary School is validated by the School-Based Management Wash in Schools and rated 3-Star. In School Year 2022-2023, Aliputos Elementary School caters to 27 members of Indigenous Peoples from Kindergarten to Grade VI.

The AES Teachers have continuously received awards because of their undeniable expertise and dedication: Mrs. Adoracion C. Hilis, Pagkilaea 2020 Best Teacher LRMDS Implementer; Mrs. Kristy P. Reunir, Pagpasidungog 2021 Outstanding Teacher of Numancia (OTON); Mrs. Desifora F. Villaueva, Pagkilaea 2021 Division Outstanding School-Based Feeding Program Coordinator.

Aliputos Elementary School produced graduates that excel in their chosen careers. Some alumni work outside the country but would always visit and help their Alma Mater. A few of the distinguished alumni of the school are Mr. Adonelo R. Valencia Jr., who is currently working as Housing and Homesite Regulation Officer IV, Homeowners Association and Community Development Division of Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Region VI; Engr. Arvie F. Recasa, Civil Engineer; and Jellie F. To, businesswoman.

Stories and Narratives

Aliputos Elementary School is a community learner-centered school that enables students to explore academic content and develop skills needed to survive to become lifelong learners. The school was a Brigada Eskwela Best Implementer in 2019 and continuously joins for prestige and to provide quality education for learners. The school is one of the 3-STAR SBM Wins validated in the District of Numancia and still aims for higher achievements.

The school also produced winners in different sports fields and academic instructions. Moreso, AES teachers are awardees of various prestigious divisional contests and community recognition.

Significance

Indicate type of significance, e.g., historical, aesthetic, economic, social, political, spiritual and then explain Economic. As Brigada Eskwela Best Implementer, evident support from the benevolent and charitable stakeholders, organizations, local government units (LGUs), and the community has been remarkable, clear by their voluntary assistance. Social. The school is the venue of different assemblies and community affairs, whether for recreation or public services. Likewise, the school serves as precincts during local and national elections.

Assessment of the Institution

A. Condition/Status of the Institution

The school has three instructional buildings; a one-storey building with two classrooms was constructed on December 11, 2017, and is occupied by kindergarten learners, and the other one is used as the Office of the Principal. The Bagong Lipunan School Building Type I is occupied by Grade IV, V, and VI pupils. Grades I, II, and III occupy the Marcos Pre-Fabricated Building. Other buildings are the Computer Room, Home Economics Building, Bagong Lipunan Type II, used as Industrial Arts Building, and one unit donated classroom building. The school is enclosed by a concrete perimeter fence with iron grills and lamp posts installed for the school, children, and teachers’ safety.

B. Constraints / Threats / Issues / Challenges:

Standard, functional, and conducive instructional buildings deliver memorable experiences and quality education to the pupils. Part of the Marcos Pre-Fabricated School Building was ruined by typhoon Ursula and awaiting repair. Home Economics Building and the Computer Room are not in use because of the deteriorating condition of the building. The Industrial Arts Building also needs significant repair.

Repair and maintenance are limited because of the insufficient budget of the school.

C. Measures and Description of Safeguarding Measures taken:

Aliputos Elementary School strives to strengthen the engagement and involvement of the stakeholders, local government unit, and community to sustain the programs and projects of the existing facilities. Sourcing for donations and labor force from different stakeholders during Brigada Eskwela are used for repair. Makeshift facilities are also being repaired to be functional.

References

Key Informant

Lolita Venus Aliputos Elementary School Alumna

Alicia Crispino Retired Teacher , Aliputos Elementary School

Name of Profiler/Mapper:

Jefone M. Ibabao

Teacher III

Aliputos Elementary School

Content Editors:

Dennis E. Bontogon

Master Teacher III

Kalibo Pilot Elementary School

Ms. Josephine P. Vicente

Teacher III'

Regional Science Highschool

Language Editor:

Juvinna R. Dela Cruz

Master Teacher I

Numancia Integrated School

Layout Artist:

Dave Richard J. Santiago

Master Teacher I

New Washington Elementary School

Wiki Editor:

Marvin M. Abao

Teacher II

Numancia Integrated School

Approved by:

RUBY AGNES B. ESTRADA, PhD

Education Program Supervisor in Araling Panlipunan

Date Profiled:

June 27, 2023