The DepEd Eastern Samar monitoring visit at BSHS was one of the most meaningful school events this school year. Rosanna G. Catuday, designate of the DepEd Eastern Samar District Office, personally came to Balangkayan Senior High School to run an official monitoring and review activity. She checked teacher programs, walked through classrooms, and watched the teaching process up close. In short, this visit had one clear goal — to make sure every learner at BSHS gets the quality education they deserve.

Why Monitoring Visits Matter

Regional monitoring visits show how serious DepEd is about its learners. When a designate personally walks the halls of a school, she sends a clear message. The work happening here is seen. It matters. And the school must meet a high standard of quality.

Furthermore, monitoring visits do more than check documents. They open honest talks between teachers and the division office. They give teachers a chance to speak up. And they assure students that people above their teachers also care about how well they learn. Indeed, that is exactly what this DepEd Eastern Samar monitoring visit at BSHS gave our school community.

Ma. Josie A. Contado Led the Visit on the Ground

Ma. Josie A. Contado, the Balangkayan District In-Charge, made sure the visit ran well. She prepared every classroom and organized every document ahead of time. Moreover, she personally guided Ma’am Catuday through each part of the campus.

Together with the BSHS teaching staff, Ma’am Contado kept every step of the visit calm and professional. As a result, teachers felt supported the whole time — not pressured or judged. That positive tone made a big difference for everyone involved.

The collaborative spirit of the visit was evident throughout the day. Teachers were not just evaluated — they were engaged, listened to, and encouraged. The tone was one of professional respect and shared commitment to raising the quality of education at Balangkayan Senior High School.

The Team Visited Every Classroom

One of the most important parts of the day was the direct observation of classes across all BSHS rooms. The monitoring team moved from room to room in an orderly way. They watched teachers run their lessons, guide students through tasks, and handle their classrooms with care and discipline.

Additionally, the team kept all visits short and calm. They did not want to disturb learning — they wanted to see it and affirm it. Ma’am Catuday paid close attention to the teaching styles used, the materials ready in each room, and how actively students took part in every lesson.

Students and their teacher engage in a classroom activity as the monitoring team observes ongoing instructional processes at BSHS.

💬 What Ma’am Catuday Said: A School Full of Heart

Beyond the papers and programs, Ma’am Catuday shared personal feedback that made the whole school proud.

First, she noticed that BSHS students show deep respect. Every time they passed a visitor in the hall or inside a room, students gave the “mano po” gesture right away — without anyone telling them to. They also greeted the monitoring team with a warm and friendly welcome that showed the values their families and school taught them well.

Second, she praised the BSHS teachers for their consistent kindness. In her own words — the teachers always show a smiley face. That simple quality builds a warm and safe space where students feel valued and ready to learn every day.

“The students greet with such warmth and respect — the mano po, the smiles, the welcome. And the teachers — they are kind, and they always have a smile. That speaks volumes about the kind of school Balangkayan Senior High School is.”
— Ma’am Rosanna G. Catuday, DepEd Eastern Samar District Office Designate

Moreover, these points go far beyond grades and programs. They speak to the character of the school — a place where respect and kindness are part of every single day.

The Team Reviewed All Teacher and Class Programs

At the core of the visit, Ma’am Catuday reviewed all teacher programs and class programs carefully. These papers show how teachers plan their lessons, use their time, and follow the DepEd K to 12 curriculum.

She checked each paper for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with division rules. Furthermore, she gave every teacher time to explain their program and raise any concerns. This open talk turned the review into a real learning moment — not just a box to tick.

Therefore, every teacher who went through that process came out feeling not just checked — but genuinely heard and supported.

What This Visit Means for BSHS

For the BSHS community, this DepEd Eastern Samar monitoring visit at BSHS meant more than just passing a check. It was a moment of pride. It confirmed that the daily work in Balangkayan — by teachers who smile, by students who show respect, and by leaders who prepare with care — the division sees all of it and values every bit of it.

For students, the effect may not be direct. But when teachers plan better lessons and schools meet higher standards, learners win in the end. To learn more about our school, visit our About BSHS page and our Academic Programs page.

✅ Key Highlights

• Ma’am Rosanna G. Catuday of the DepEd Eastern Samar District Office led the monitoring visit at BSHS.
• Ma. Josie A. Contado coordinated and guided the full campus walkthrough.
• All classrooms were visited and instructional processes were directly observed.
• Teacher and class programs were reviewed for completeness and curriculum compliance.
• Ma’am Catuday commended BSHS students for their respectful mano po gesture and warm welcome.
• She praised BSHS teachers for their consistent kindness and warm, smiling presence.
• The visit affirmed DepEd Eastern Samar’s commitment to quality education in Balangkayan.

One Visit at a Time, Education Gets Stronger

Quality education does not happen by accident. Teachers build it every day. Students grow through it. And designates like Ma’am Catuday protect it by making sure no school moves forward alone.

Balangkayan Senior High School keeps growing — in the number of students, in its programs, and in the lives it changes. This monitoring visit is not the end goal. Instead, it is one more step on the road to a future where every BSHS student gets the very best.