DepEd Napoleon Ravanzo Elementary School

🌊 NRES Takes Action for a Cleaner Coast, Joins 2026 International Coastal Cleanup Day

Napoleon Ravanzo Elementary School (NRES) strengthened its commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible citizenship as its teachers and learners participated in the 2026 International Coastal Cleanup Day, a division-wide environmental initiative of the Schools Division of Lucena City held on September 19, 2026, at Barangay Ransohan, Lucena City.

Conducted pursuant to Division Memorandum No. 386, s. 2026, the activity supports the observance of International Coastal Cleanup and seeks to increase learners’ awareness of marine litter, plastic pollution, proper waste management, and the importance of protecting and conserving coastal and marine ecosystems. It also encourages meaningful environmental action through cleanup and related activities that promote volunteerism, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and shared responsibility.

NRES joined hundreds of participants from schools across the division in transforming environmental awareness into concrete action. Beginning early in the morning, participants assembled for registration and briefing before taking part in the coastal cleanup, working together to help remove litter and other waste from the coastal area. The official activity matrix scheduled the cleanup from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., followed by a health break and closing program.

Representing NRES were teachers and selected Grade 5 and Grade 6 learners, who worked alongside fellow participants in demonstrating that protecting the environment begins with simple but meaningful collective actions. The official division list identifies NRES among the participating schools and includes its teacher and learner representatives.

More than collecting waste, the activity became an important learning experience outside the classroom. Through actual participation, NRES learners were given an opportunity to see the effects of improperly disposed waste and understand how individual behavior can either contribute to environmental problems or become part of their solution.

The initiative also reinforced the values of discipline, cooperation, volunteerism, environmental responsibility, and community involvement—qualities that NRES continues to nurture among its learners as part of their holistic development.

By taking part in the International Coastal Cleanup Day, the NRES delegation demonstrated that young learners can become active partners in environmental protection. Every piece of waste collected represented a small but significant contribution toward cleaner surroundings and a reminder that caring for the environment is a responsibility shared by everyone.

For NRES, participation in activities such as the coastal cleanup extends learning beyond books and classrooms. It allows learners to put environmental awareness into practice and experience firsthand the value of working with others toward a common purpose.

Cleaner coasts begin with responsible choices. Through small actions and collective commitment, NRESians continue to make waves for a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable future. 🌊💚

Go to Greatness, NRES!

NRES Young Leaders Step Up at SGOD Youth Governance Camp 2026

Napoleon Ravanzo Elementary School (NRES) proudly joined young student leaders from elementary and secondary schools across the Schools Division of Lucena City in the 2026 SGOD Youth Governance Camp at Lucena City National High School.

Designed to develop the next generation of responsible and empowered leaders, the two-day gathering provided NRES learners with meaningful opportunities to strengthen their leadership skills, responsible citizenship, teamwork, resilience, health awareness, and active participation in school and community affairs.

The camp was organized through the collaborative efforts of the Youth Formation, Medical Services, Dental Services, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM), and Social Mobilization and Networking (SMN) teams under the School Governance and Operations Division (SGOD).

On the first day, the NRES delegates joined fellow student leaders in learning sessions focusing on drug prevention, adolescent health, and environmental awareness. The participants also put their knowledge, creativity, and teamwork into action through the Poster Making Contest, Quiz Bee, and Yell and Banner Making Competition.

The day's activities culminated in campfire games facilitated by the Girl Scouts of the Philippines–Lucena City Council, creating an atmosphere of fellowship where young leaders from different schools were able to build friendships and strengthen camaraderie.

The second day brought another series of engaging activities, beginning with the search for Mr. and Ms. Bright Smile 2026 for the elementary and secondary categories. Local Youth Development Officer Rick Anthony Misiera also attended the gathering and invited the young leaders to participate in the upcoming Youth Convention, further encouraging them to become actively involved in youth development initiatives.

A major highlight of the camp was the rotation through eight interactive learning stations that exposed participants to practical lessons on youth leadership, health and wellness, emergency preparedness, volunteerism, and responsible citizenship.

At the Fire Safety and Rescue Operations Station, facilitated by BFP-Lucena, participants were introduced to Basic Rope Rescue Operations and Techniques (BRRT) through demonstrations and guided activities. Such experiences provided young leaders with practical knowledge that can contribute to preparedness and safety awareness within their schools and communities.

Adding excitement to the station activities, participants collected stickers after successfully completing the assigned tasks. Those who completed all stations received prizes during the awarding ceremony, while winners of the different competitions and recipients of special awards were likewise recognized during the closing program.

The activity was strengthened by the collective support of various government agencies, civic organizations, youth groups, and community partners, including the Local Youth Development Office, City Anti-Drug Abuse Council, Bureau of Fire Protection-Lucena, Philippine Red Cross, City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Girl Scouts of the Philippines, Lucena City National High School-Main, Military Volunteers and YES-O Club of LCNHS, and Rotary Club of Lucena, among other partners.

For NRES, participation in the Youth Governance Camp went beyond attending a division activity. It provided its young leaders with an opportunity to learn beyond the classroom, interact with fellow student leaders, experience collaborative leadership, and acquire knowledge and practical skills that they can bring back to their school community.

As NRES continues to nurture learners who are not only academically capable but also socially responsible and community-oriented, opportunities such as the SGOD Youth Governance Camp help prepare children to become confident, compassionate, resilient, and responsible leaders of tomorrow.

Young voices. Shared responsibility. Future leaders in action. Go to Greatness, NRES! 💚🧡

NRES teachers advance professional growth through CPD-accredited learning area trainings

Teachers of Napoleon Ravanzo Elementary School (NRES) continue to strengthen their professional competence and instructional practices through active participation in a series of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)-accredited training programs across different learning areas.

The professional development initiatives provide teachers with opportunities to deepen content knowledge, explore innovative teaching strategies, and acquire practical approaches that can be translated into more meaningful learning experiences for NRESian learners. The programs cover a wide range of disciplines, reflecting the continuing effort to develop teachers across different areas of specialization.

Among the professional development programs are the Division Training-Workshop on Techniques and Innovation in Nurturing Talents in the Arts (TINTA) for MAPEH with 12 CPD units; Seminar-Workshop on Fostering Inquiry Through Micro-Scale Experiments for Elementary Science Teachers with 11 CPD units; E-NUMERATE: Engaging and Nurturing Math EmpoweRing Activities Towards Excellence for Mathematics with 12 CPD units; and Enhancing Teaching Practice through Project-Based Learning in Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) with 12 CPD units.

Teachers are likewise provided specialized professional learning opportunities through the Training on Enhancing Special Needs Education (SNED) Teachers' Competence on Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies, carrying 15 CPD units, and Language Bridging in Action: Using Pedagogical Translanguaging to Support English Teaching for Key Stages 1–3, with 12 CPD units.

For Filipino, the training “Pamamaraang Pampagtuturo na Gamit ang ICT: Pagpapahusay ng Pagtuturo sa Filipino 5” carries 12 CPD units, while Araling Panlipunan teachers have the opportunity to participate in the Training-Workshop on the Development of Makabansa 3 Learning Activity Sheet, also carrying 12 CPD units.

Professional development further extends to Values Education through “Intensifying VALUES: Values Applied Learning and Understanding through Engaging Strategies,” with 12 CPD units. In learning resource development, SIMNOVATE: Seminar-Workshop on the Development of Innovative Strategic Intervention Materials provides 12 CPD units, while EPP teachers strengthen technology-integrated instruction through “Empowering EPP Teachers with Scratch Block Coding via CID-LMS (Self-Paced),” likewise carrying 12 CPD units.

The participation of NRES teachers in these programs demonstrates the school's continuing commitment to lifelong professional learning and instructional improvement. From literacy and numeracy to science inquiry, the arts, inclusive education, values formation, technology integration, and learning resource development, the trainings equip teachers with additional knowledge and strategies responsive to the diverse needs of learners.

Under the leadership of Dr. Jennifer M. Oestar, School Principal I, NRES continues to encourage its teaching personnel to maximize professional development opportunities and translate their learning into improved classroom practices. The school recognizes that investing in teacher development ultimately means investing in better learning opportunities for children.

More importantly, participation in these programs goes beyond earning CPD units. It provides teachers with opportunities to learn, innovate, collaborate, and bring new approaches back to their classrooms, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement throughout the school.

As NRES teachers continue to expand their professional competencies, the school moves forward with educators who are better equipped to respond to changing educational demands while remaining focused on one common goal—providing quality, inclusive, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for every NRESian learner.

Empowered teachers build empowered learners. Keep learning, keep innovating, and keep going to greatness, NRES! 💚🧡

🏆✨ CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TERM 1 BEST EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH! 🏆 PROJECT PRAISE, ON ITS YEAR 4 OF IMPLEMENTATION ✨

Napoleon Ravanzo Elementary School proudly congratulates our Employees of the Month for Term 1, SY 2026–2027, recognized through Project PRAISE – Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence. 💚🧡

Now on its 4th Year of Implementation, Project PRAISE began in SY 2023–2024, when the school was still known as Isabang Elementary School–Bocohan Annex, and continues today at Napoleon Ravanzo Elementary School. The program recognizes and rewards personnel who demonstrate outstanding performance, dedication, innovation, professionalism, and service excellence in carrying out their responsibilities.

More than an award, Project PRAISE celebrates the people whose everyday efforts contribute to better teaching, more responsive school services, and a stronger learning environment for every NRESian learner. By recognizing exemplary employees, the school continues to nurture a workplace culture where excellence is appreciated, commitment is valued, and continuous improvement is encouraged.

To our Term 1 Employees of the Month, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! May your dedication inspire the entire NRES family to continue serving our learners and stakeholders with passion, integrity, and excellence.

Four years of recognizing excellence. Four years of celebrating commitment. One NRES family continuously going to greatness! 🌟

💚🧡 Congratulations, NRES Employees of the Month! Go to Greatness, NRES!

NRES Learners Shine at Parish Catechists’ Day 2026; Malaga Clinches 2nd Place in Slogan-Making

Napoleon Ravanzo Elementary School (NRES) proudly participated in the Parish Catechists’ Day 2026 with the theme “Synodality for One Mission,” held on September 12, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Iyam, Lucena City. The celebration gathered young learners for faith-centered activities and friendly academic and creative competitions.

NRES showcased the talents and knowledge of its learners through participation in the Quiz Bee and Slogan-Making Contest. The parish invitation identified these competitions among the major activities of the celebration, with the Quiz Bee intended for Grade 4 learners and the Slogan-Making Contest for Grade 6 learners.

Bringing honor to the school was Presha Khey Malaga M., a Grade 6 learner, who demonstrated creativity and meaningful expression in the Slogan-Making Contest. Her performance earned her Second Place, together with a ₱600 cash prize.

NRES was likewise proudly represented in the Grade 4 Quiz Bee by Era Irish B. Gutierrez and Patrick Malaga. The young NRESians put their knowledge to the test as they participated alongside learners from other schools. Their participation was recognized with a ₱100 consolation prize.

Beyond the awards, the activity provided the learners with an opportunity to deepen their appreciation of faith, fellowship, and shared mission. Their participation also reflected the importance of developing learners holistically by providing meaningful experiences beyond the classroom where they can demonstrate their knowledge, creativity, confidence, and values.

Napoleon Ravanzo Elementary School congratulates Presha Khey Malaga M., Era Irish B. Gutierrez, and Patrick Malaga for proudly representing the school. Their participation and achievement brought another moment of pride to the entire NRES community.

As NRES continues to provide learners with opportunities to discover and develop their gifts, every competition becomes more than a pursuit of medals or prizes; it becomes an opportunity to learn, grow, serve, and shine.

Congratulations, young NRESians! Continue sharing your talents and living your faith as one community with one mission. 💚🧡

NRES showcases Term 1 milestones, strengthens Home-School Partnership through SOSA, PTC and Card Showing

Napoleon Ravanzo Elementary School (NRES) brought together school leaders, teachers, parents, and stakeholders for its Term 1 State of the School Address (SOSA) cm Parent-Teacher Conference and Card Showing, highlighting the school’s accomplishments while strengthening shared responsibility for learners’ continued growth and success.

At the heart of the gathering was the Term 1 State of the School Address delivered by Dr. Jennifer M. Oestar, School Principal I. She presented the school’s significant accomplishments during the first term, providing parents and stakeholders with an overview of the progress made in the implementation of school programs, projects, and activities. The presentation also served as an opportunity to communicate the school’s continuing priorities and directions as NRES moves forward in the succeeding terms of School Year 2026–2027.

Dr. Oestar emphasized the importance of collective action among teachers, parents, community partners, and other stakeholders in sustaining school improvement initiatives. The SOSA provided a platform not only for reporting accomplishments but also for promoting transparency, accountability, and greater stakeholder participation in achieving the school’s goals for its learners.

Complementing the school’s report, Mrs. Maireen D. Eballa, School Parent-Teacher Association (SPTA) President, presented the completed programs, projects, and activities of the SPTA. Her report highlighted the association’s active contribution to school initiatives and demonstrated how meaningful parent participation can complement the efforts of teachers and school administrators.

A significant part of the program was devoted to recognizing NRES personnel whose dedication and work ethic contributed to the school’s accomplishments. Employees of the Month for June, July, and August were formally recognized for their exemplary performance and contribution to the school community.

The school likewise honored its IDEALT Awardees—Identification of Employees with No Absences, Late and Tardiness—recognizing personnel who demonstrated commendable attendance, punctuality, and commitment to their professional responsibilities. The recognition underscored the school’s efforts to foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and consistent service.

Following the general program, parents proceeded to the Parent-Teacher Conference and Card Showing, where class advisers discussed individual learners’ academic performance, progress, strengths, and areas requiring further support. The conference provided families and teachers an important opportunity to communicate directly and identify ways to work together in supporting learners during the succeeding term.

More than an accomplishment-reporting activity, the Term 1 SOSA cm PTC and Card Showing demonstrated NRES’ commitment to keeping its stakeholders informed and actively involved. By bringing together school accountability, employee recognition, parent engagement, and learner progress monitoring, the activity reinforced the principle that meaningful educational outcomes are achieved through shared responsibility.

As NRES begins another term, the accomplishments presented serve not only as milestones to celebrate but also as foundations upon which the school community can build stronger programs, deeper partnerships, and better learning opportunities for every NRESian learner.

One term accomplished, stronger partnerships built, and greater goals ahead—Go to Greatness, NRES! 💚🧡

🎉 Happy Birthday, ASDS Denz Libranda! 🎉

Your name will always be remembered with gratitude in the history of Napoleon Ravanzo Elementary School. Thank you for paving the way and helping fulfill our dream of becoming an independent school. Your vision, support, and dedication have made a difference that will be felt for many years to come.

May God bless you with good health, happiness, and continued success. We celebrate you today and honor the legacy you have helped build.

❤️ Happy Birthday, ASDS Denz, and thank you for believing in us.

NRES Elevates Learning Resource Quality Through Capacity Building and Expert Technical Assistance

Napoleon Ravanzo Elementary School (NRES) strengthened its commitment to developing relevant, contextualized, and quality-assured instructional materials through the conduct of its school-based activity on Development, Contextualization, Quality Assurance, Production, and Utilization of Learning Resources.

The initiative forms part of the school’s comprehensive Learning Resource Management and Development System (LRMDS) program for School Year 2026–2027. Anchored on Republic Act No. 10533, Republic Act No. 9155, DepEd Order No. 001, s. 2021, and DepEd Order No. 35, s. 2016, the program seeks to strengthen teachers’ capacity to produce learning resources that respond to curriculum standards, learner needs, and the local context.

A significant highlight of the activity was the participation of Dr. Anicia J. Villaruel, Education Program Supervisor–LRMDS, who served as resource speaker and provider of technical assistance to the NRES teaching force. Her participation complemented the activity’s emphasis on capacity building, coaching, mentoring, technical assistance, and the application of quality assurance standards in the development and improvement of learning resources. Dr. Villaruel is likewise identified in the activity design among the participants as EPS-LRMDS.

During her engagement with the teachers, Dr. Villaruel provided focused technical assistance on the development and quality assurance of Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM) and Learning Activity Sheets (LAS). Teachers were guided on how instructional materials may be improved in terms of accuracy, appropriateness, relevance, inclusiveness, usability, and technical quality—considerations identified in the school’s activity design for the quality assurance of developed and contextualized learning resources.

Beyond learning resource development, Dr. Villaruel also shared practical guidance and valuable tips in preparation for the Gawad Teodora Alonso Awards, particularly for storywriting and storytelling competitions. Her technical inputs provided teachers with additional direction in developing and refining potential entries while nurturing creativity, effective communication, and quality literary outputs.

The activity also provided opportunities for workshops, hands-on activities, collaborative learning, peer review, coaching and mentoring, technical assistance, output presentation, critiquing, reflection, and action planning. These strategies were deliberately incorporated into the program to enable teachers to move from understanding learning resource standards to actually developing, reviewing, revising, and utilizing instructional materials.

Through the initiative, NRES envisions establishing a sustainable system for the development, quality assurance, reproduction, storage, distribution, utilization, and continuous improvement of contextualized learning resources, ultimately contributing to improved teaching effectiveness, learner engagement, and academic achievement.

Under the leadership of Dr. Jennifer M. Oestar, School Principal I, NRES continues to invest in the professional growth of its teachers and in the development of quality learning resources that translate standards into meaningful classroom experiences. The activity reinforces a school culture where teachers are not merely users of instructional materials, but also developers, contextualizers, quality assurers, and innovators of learning resources.

Go to Greatness, NRES!

🏹 FIVE SILVERS, ONE SHINING NRES CHAMPION! 🥈✨

Napoleon Ravanzo Elementary School proudly congratulates Jacob Tuazon for an outstanding performance in Archery during the Schools Division Athletics Association Meet!

With focus, discipline, and determination, Jacob delivered an impressive five-silver-medal haul, earning Silver Medals in the 30m Distance Round, 40m Distance Round, Single FITA Round, Olympic Round, and Mixed Team Round.

Your achievement reflects the perseverance behind every practice, the courage to compete, and the heart of a true young athlete. You have brought great pride and honor to the entire NRES family. Keep aiming high, Jacob—both on the archery range and in life! 🎯💚

Congratulations, Jacob! Go to Greatness, NRES!

🔬 NRES TEACHER-RESEARCHERS TAKE CENTER STAGE AS ORAL PRESENTERS AT 2026 DIVISION RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM

Three oral research presentations underscore NRES’ growing culture of inquiry, innovation, and evidence-based practice

LUCENA CITY — Napoleon Ravanzo Elementary School (NRES) further strengthened its commitment to research-driven education as its teacher-researchers presented three research studies through oral presentation during the 2026 Division Research Colloquium for Secondary, North, and West Districts, held on September 11, 2026, at the Pacific Mall Event Theater, under the banner “Shaping Tomorrow Together!”

The participation placed NRES among the schools actively contributing research-based knowledge to the Division, with studies addressing three significant areas of basic education: reading intervention, mathematics achievement, and school governance and frontline service delivery.

NRES Researches Address Learning and Governance

Maricel P. Rosales presented “A Back-to-Back (B2B) Strategy: Improving Reading Proficiency Among Grade 6 Frustration and Instructional Learners in the ARAL Program.” Scheduled as the 5th Oral Presentation, the study focused on addressing reading difficulties among Grade 6 learners participating in the ARAL Program, highlighting the school's continuing efforts to strengthen literacy through targeted intervention.

Following this was Ma. Cherie G. Resurreccion, who served as the 7th Oral Presenter for the study “Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Aral Math Program in Improving Mathematics Skills of Grades 1–6 Students at Isabang Elementary School Bocohan Annex.” The research examined the contribution of the ARAL Math Program to improving learners' mathematical skills, providing evidence that can inform the refinement of numeracy interventions and learner support programs.

Capping the NRES presentations were Dr. Jennifer M. Oestar and Jerlyn R. Jao-Salva, who presented “Assessing the Implementation of the Citizen's Charter: Basis for Enhancing Client Satisfaction on School Governance and Frontline Service Delivery in a Public Elementary School.” As the 11th Oral Presentation, the study expanded the school's research engagement beyond classroom instruction by examining governance and service delivery—demonstrating how research can likewise be used to strengthen institutional systems and stakeholder satisfaction.

From Research Compliance to Research Culture

For NRES, participation in the Division Research Colloquium represents more than the presentation of completed studies. It reflects the school's continuing effort to establish research as an integral part of professional practice and school improvement.

Through studies grounded in actual school concerns, NRES teacher-researchers demonstrate how classroom challenges, learner needs, programs, and governance processes can become opportunities for systematic inquiry. More importantly, research findings can serve as bases for better interventions, more responsive programs, improved decision-making, and stronger educational services.

The Division Research Colloquium itself provided a venue for educators to exchange findings across a broad range of educational concerns. The official program featured 11 oral research presentations, culminating in the awarding of certificates and closing activities.

Under the leadership of Dr. Jennifer M. Oestar, School Principal I, NRES continues to encourage its teaching and non-teaching personnel to move beyond being consumers of educational knowledge and become creators of evidence, innovators of practice, and contributors to the wider research community.

The three oral presentations affirm a growing research culture at NRES—one where inquiry begins with genuine problems, evidence guides action, and findings are translated into practices that benefit learners, teachers, stakeholders, and the school as a whole.

At NRES, research is not simply written—it is presented, shared, applied, and sustained.

Congratulations to Teacher Maricel P. Rosales, Master Teacher Ma. Cherie G. Resurreccion, Dr. Jennifer M. Oestar, and Teacher Jerlyn R. Jao-Salva for proudly representing Napoleon Ravanzo Elementary School and contributing to the continuing advancement of educational research in the Schools Division of Lucena City.

Go to Greatness, NRES! 💚🧡
Nurturing Resilience, Empowering Success.

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