Republic of the Philippines

Col. E. De Leon Elementary School

Schools Division of Paranaque City

       Col. E. de Leon Elementary School successfully held its first virtual graduation on August 14, 2020. A total of 331 grade six pupils were finally attended the graduation ceremony not physically but virtually. Due to the Corona Virus pandemic, many important activities were disrupted including graduation. Instead of walking  the stage inside  an auditorium or any other close or open spaces, most of the graduation rites nationwide held virtually and  that includes CEDLES. Holding  graduation program , attending by the teachers, graduating pupils and their parents become possible  even without face-to-face through google meet and Facebook live.

Indeed, Graduation this year is a little different, but there are so many ways we can celebrate the occasion without leaving the house. There are are so many different Virtual  ideas that schools can think of. Anyone can find it still normal but a little different. The old and classic  graduation traditions can still be achieved, provided it needs  to be more creative. Parties, photoshoots, mailed emails can still be realized. Graduates cannot celebrate graduation with their classmates, but technology is a beautiful thing.

Indeed, Graduation this year is a little different, but there are so many ways we can celebrate the occasion without leaving the house. There are are so many different Virtual  ideas that schools can think of. Anyone can find it still normal but a little different. The old and classic  graduation traditions can still be achieved, provided it needs  to be more creative. Parties, photoshoots, mailed emails can still be realized. Graduates cannot celebrate graduation with their classmates, but technology is a beautiful thing.

 – Arlene M. Nebres