Dumatad Elementary School

Category: Cultural Institution

District of Tangalan

Background Information

Dumatad Elementary School

Municipality/City: Tangalan

Province: Aklan

Location/Address: Sitio Bukid, Purok 4, Dumatad, Tangalan, Aklan

Narrative Description

In 1994, with the aim of having a school in the barangay, Dumatad Primary School was established with proponents and, upon request by the late Hon. Felixberto S. Sanglitan, former barangay captain, and his council. Through their efforts, it was granted and funded by the Department of Education, Culture, and Sport (DECS). The construction of the demountable building followed.

Through the generosity of the late Mr. Elias T. Valentin, he donated his lot without hesitation to the people of Dumatad, with an area of 5, 000 sq. m. in Sitio Bukid, Purok 4, Barangay Dumatad, Tangalan with the help of Mr. Loreto C. Torneo.

Under the supervision of Mrs. Aploren A. Bereber, Public Schools District supervisor, and Hon. Eden T. Gelito, the newly elected barangay captain, the construction of the demountable building was finished. Mrs. Desiree A. Campos was the first multi-grade teacher, and at the same time the teacher-in-charge, with an enrollment of 25 in Grade 1 and 20 in Grade 2. After 3 years of service from 1995 to 1998, Mrs. Campos was transferred to Tamalagon Elementary School, now Tamalagaon Integrated School. Mrs. Juvy P. Trinidad replaced her until she transferred to Dapdap Elementary School in 2001 and was succeeded by Mrs. Ailyn D. De la Cruz who acted as teacher and in-charge for 10 years prior to her transfer at Jawili Elementary School, now Jawili Integrated School. Mr. Hector S. Sulbod then opened his arms to accept the challenge as teacher and teacher-in-charge. Under his leadership, enrolment increased every year, and additional teachers were deployed through Municipal School Board.

It was in 2012 when Kalahi-CIDSS was introduced in the Municipality of Tangalan. With the effort, eagerness, and dedication of Hon. Jaypee P. Alayon, Sangguniang Barangay Member and Chairman of Education Committee; Mrs. Aploren A. Bereber up to Mr. Jesse E. Bereber, Public Schools District Supervisors; Mr. Loreto C. Torneo, President of BSPMC; Mrs. Gina Fe De Jesus, BSPMC Treasurer; and the rest of the council members grabbed the opportunity to propose the 1-story classroom building project with complete amenities worth 1.2 million pesos. This project helped a lot by complementing the schools’ classroom deficiencies, which turned Mr. Elias T. Valentin’s dream a reality and now a legacy.

Blessings continue to arrive in Dumatad Elementary School as one classroom from KALAHI-NCDDP and another classroom from the Department of Education were built from 2015 to 2016. In that year, Dumatad Primary School was converted to Dumatad Elementary School under the leadership of Mr. Hector S. Sulbod, Teacher-in-Charge. The first graduation ceremony was held in 2017 with 29 quality and competitive graduates.

At present, Dumatad Elementary School has seven (7) permanent teachers with new Teacher In- Charge in the person of Mr. Joey T. Tumbagahan.

Description of Significant Milestones

Dumatad Elementary School is competitive in different contests from the district to the division level. The school participated in contests and activities like the Quiz Bee in Araling Panlipunan and other subject areas. The school also excels in sports competitions.

The teachers were also participants of trainings, and seminars for professional development.

Stories and Narratives

The establishment of Dumatad Elementary School is rooted in the dream and pure intention of a golden-hearted and generous family who donated a lot with an area of 5,000 square meters for the benefit of all children studying in the barangay, so they would not walk for hours to the nearest school.

Logo

The logo of Dumatad Elementary School, symbolizes strength and unity of everyone. It is surrounded by mountains, plains, and seas that associates to the livelihood its subordinates

Rope. signifies strength of Dumatadnon whose livelihood is fishing and farming

Leaves. represents creativity, victory and success of learner

Inner Ring. depicts unity to bind together the stakeholders, parents, and teacher

Ocean, mountains, plains. delineates the source of livelihood of Dumatadnon

Open book and torch. signifies knowledge and light of wisdom of every learner

Type of Cultural Institution

Dumatad Elementary School is a formal education institution that gives importance in education for growth and improvement of knowledge of every learner.

Significance

Historical:	To save fare of the parents, schooling of their child Held the very first graduation ceremony in 2017 after 21 years of establishment. Held the turn-over ceremony of 1 storey-2 classroom building with complete amenities in 2013.
Economy:	The existence of the school in the barangay helped lessen the financial burden on parents for the schooling of their children.
	Held the turn-over ceremony of 1 building- 2 classroom with complete amenities
Spiritual:	Held the first Eucharistic celebration and communion of graduating learners
Political:	Witnessed by Congressman Teodorico T. Haresco in his First term as Congressman of the Lone District of Aklan and DSWD Regional Director Evelyn Macapobre for the turn- over ceremony of the school building.
	The turn-over ceremony of the Kalahi classroom building was witnessed by Ang Kasangga Paty-List Representative, now Aklan 2nd District Congressman Teodorico T. Haresco, and DSWD Regional Director Evelyn Macapobre.

Assessment of Institution

Condition/Status of Institution

The school today is in good and on-going beautification to cater more learners in the barangay.

Constraints/Threats/Issues/Challenges

The school was used as evacuation center during typhoon, the issue of outsiders and stray animals who enter the school premises during weekends or no classes.

Measures and Description of Safeguarding Measures Taken

Sustainability of the cultural programs and projects to maintain teachers’ capability and competence as well as providing perimeter fences for the safety of all properties and heritage found in school.

References

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:	Print, Write-ups, Photographs and Sketches
KEY INFORMANTS/S:	LORETO C. TORNEO Barangay Kagawad Dumatad, Tangalan, Aklan
	HECTOR S. SULBOD Head Teacher I Tibiao Elementary School District of Altavas
REFERENCE/S AND OTHER SOURCES:	INTERVIEW TAX DECLERATION DEED OF DONATION
NAME OF PROFILER/ MAPPER:	JAYPEE P. ALAYON Teacher III Dumatad Elementary School
LANGUAGE EDITOR:	DIONADITH GAY H. ISTURIS Teacher III Numancia Integrated School
LAY OUT ARTIST:	JOEBEN A. DUMARAN Teacher I Ondoy National High School Ibajay West District
CONTENT VALIDATOR:	JOSEPHINE P. VICENTE Teacher III Regional Science High School for Region VI
	DENNIS E. BONTOGON Master Teacher III Kalibo Pilot Elementary School
WIKI EDITOR:	KENNETH CYRIL T. TEÑOSO Master Teacher I Tangalan National High School
APPROVED:	RUBY AGNES B. ESTRADA, PhD Education Program Supervisor
DATE PROFILED:	September 30, 2022