DepEd declares wellness break for teachers, students from Oct. 27-30

MANILA, October 23 ------ The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday announced the implementation of a wellness break for teachers and learners from October 27 to 30, where schools are encouraged to give teachers recovery time during this period.

Schools are likewise encouraged to adjust the conduct of the midyear In-Service Training (INSET) after the break.Education Secretary Sonny Angara said the decision aims to give teachers and learners "a much-needed pause to recover from the strain of recent natural disasters and the spread of flu-like illnesses."

"Sa linggo-linggo nating pagbisita sa mga paaralan, naririnig namin ang panawagan ng ating mga guro. Minabuti na natin na mabigyan sila ng oras para magpahinga at magkaroon ng dagdag na oras kasama ang kanilang pamilya,” Angara said. “Marami sa ating mga guro at mag-aaral ay galing sa mga lugar na tinamaan ng bagyo at lindol o may mga kaso ng trangkaso. Kaya sabi nga natin, konting pahinga muna. Mas makakapagtrabaho tayo nang maayos kung maayos din ang pakiramdam natin,” Angara added.

Classes will resume on November 3, following the observance of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day holidays.

Source: news.abs-cbn.com