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History, Location, Community Situation

          Gomburza Elementary School (formerly CAES-1) was in the past an annex

ofCecilioApostol-Main thus the name CAES-Unit 1. It was situated near Victory

Liner in Rizal Avenue, Extension and headed by Mrs. Carmen Tolentino, the

school principal. It was only an old building made of old wooden materials.

Classes were only from Grades I - IV. Some classes were housed at CAES – Main.

            Two grade one classes were in at old residential house somewhere in Francisco Street. When classes started to get bigger, the school was relocated on Samson Road. The pupils from Grades I – VI stayed in an old building which was formerly occupied by the Metro Manila Aid employees. Two grade six classes still remained at CAES – Main. It was a two story old dilapidated building. The principal was the former city schools superintendent Dr. Elizabeth T. Manalo. In the year 1985 under  the administration of Mrs. Petronilla N. Mariano, the city government built one   classroom for a home unit. Then in 1994 the old dilapidated building was  demolished. A two story 6 classroom building was constructed through the  initiative of Mrs. Aida U. Reyes, who was the principal during that time. The  enrolment kept on increasing that on 1998 the second two story nine-classroom building was again constructed through the assistance of Cong. Luis “Baby”  Asistio.

            From then on the school was headed by the following principals:

                                                Mrs. Elizabeth T. Manalo             1982-1983

                                                Mrs. Petronilla N. Mariano         1984-1989

                                                Mrs. Milagros M. Crispino           May-August 1990

                                                Mrs. Aida U. Reyes                      1990-1994

                                                Ms. Roberta R. Sta. Ines              August-September 1995

                                                Mrs. Lorenza H. Orongan           1995-1998

                                                Dr. Josefina B. Dimalanta           1998-2001

                                                Mrs. Adoracion S. Baro               2001-2004

                                                Mrs. Digna M. Abao                    2004-2006

                                                Mr. Gilbert O. Orteza                   2006-2008

                                                Dr. Carmenia C. Abel                  2008-2010

                                               

 

 

 

Mrs. Jocelyn A. Navarro              2010-2012

                                                Mrs. Adoracion R. Santos            2012-2014

                                                Mrs. Jacqueline V. Luzon        July 28, 2014-Aug. 31, 2015

                                    Mrs. Josefina A. Pelayo            Sept. 1, 2015 up to May 21, 2018

                                 Dr. Rowena C. Pineda             May 22, 2018 up to present

 

            During the time of Mrs. Adoracion S. Baro, an idea came to mind that the

name of the school be changed. This was brought about by parents because

they wanted the school to have its own identity and also to avoid confusion

particularly with regards to mix-up in mails and communication since it has a

similar name with CAES – Main and in which both schools belong to the same

district. So, with the concerted effort of PTA officers, parents, teachers and Mrs.

Baro herself, the name of the school was formally changed by an Ordinance No. 0349 s. 2005. An ordinance changing the official name of CecilioApostol Elem. School Unit – I to Gomburza Elementary School which was approved on July 7,  2005. The school population was one thousand eight hundred thirty-four. Mrs. Jocelyn Navarro started to institutionalize reading interventions in all grade levels in 2012. She also allowed the use of computerized lesson plans in all subjects. In this connection, the performance of the school and its enrolment increased and all the teachers were inspired to come to school daily and on time. On November 10, 2012, the 3rd floor of the school building was burned due to accidental fire from the residential structure adjacent to Gomburza. The school was renovated through Special Education Fund.

 

 School's Current Situation 

 

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            Gomburza Elementary School has passed through many changes starting from its original name, CecilioApostol Elementary School Unit I during the 1980's to Gomburza Elementary School under the Ordinance Number 0394 in 2005. Through many years, it has been led by many great School Heads and faculties. Students come and go, walls change colors and development and innovation continuously come along.

 

 

 

The school reached the peak of its performance level when it bagged

the 2nd place in the BrigadaEskwela 2016 – Small School Category, Division Level and 2nd place in the NCR Habitat for Humanity Philippines BrigadaEskwela 2016 – Medium Schools Category. This was the first time the school won in BrigadaEskwela. To add feather to its cap, Gomburza attain Level 5 in the ranking of schools (PBB 2015). Needless to say the school also emerged victorious in various competitions.

This year, as Gomburza caters almost a couple of thousand pupils, it underwent various changes that aimed to develop and enhance not just the physical state of the school, but ultimately, the quality of education each pupil will get.                                                                                                                           

            Gomburza Elementary School, under the leadership of Mrs. Josefina A. Pelayo proudly presents the following innovations it went through for the benefit of its pupils, teachers, parents and stakeholders.                                                                                                                                                              

            1. The construction of the school stage made possible with the support of Brgy. Captain JovenLlena, which is used in every program or important assembly conducted for the advantage of the school, its pupils, teachers, parents, and stakeholders.                                                                                                                                                                                 

            2. With the help of good hearted stakeholder, Ms. Erlinda Bernardo, the construction of the Emergency Exit that is vital in times of emergency and disastrous situations became achievable. This is indeed very much necessary to keep safe our pupils and teachers especially now that the school experienced three (3) fire occurrences last School Year.                                                                                                                                                                                                

            3. Rehabilitation of the School Feeding Area.                                                                                                                                                                                                         

            4. Construction of the ICT Room, with the joint efforts of the supportive parents of Gomburza.                                                                                                                                                                                                 

            5. Installation of additional seventeen (17) Television Sets in seventeen (17) classrooms which help teachers in delivering quality education with the help of technological innovation. This was made possible through the Eco Savers

 

 

Project.                                                                                                                                                                                 

            6. Structure of Sto. Niño image, putting up of hanging plants, plant boxes which are placed in front and at the back of the school.                                                                                                                                                                                                       

            7. Production of two (2) School Projectors                                                                                                                                                                                                    

            8. Repair of School Roof and Gutter. Putting up of Metal Barrier on the waiting area for the fence on the main entrance.                                                                                                                                                                                                  

            9. ICT Rooms with complete PC Packages.                                                                                                                                                                                                  

            10. Additional two (2) Computer Sets and seventeen (17) Projector Screens sponsored by the Notre Dame of Greater Manila.                                                                                                                                                                                                

            11. Three Hundred (300) educational books donated by Mr. NoliAbelardo.                                                                                                                                                             

12. Plant boxes and pots with herbal and ornamental plants

                                                                                                                                                           

            13. Assembly of Steel Door at the Principal's Office                                                                                                                                                                                                           

            14. Assembly of Steel Wall at the back of the School Canteen.                                                                                                                                                                                    

            15. Putting up of Emergency and other School Signage                                                                                                                                                                                                 

            16. Upgrading of Water Pipes                                                                                                                                                                                                   

            17. Upgrading of Electrical Wirings

 

 18. Construction of Aquaponics

 

19. Construction of Wishing Well

           

            20. Purchase of two (2) Yamaha Professional Dynamic Microphones

 

 

 

 

 

21.      Barangay 73 and 74 Scholars sponsored by Mr. Alex Tapales,

                      Mr. Archie Delos Reyes, Mr. Andy Estrella, Capt, JovenLlena, and

                       Ms. JeanaCalupcupan  

 

            22.     Acquisition of Lectern donated by Graduating Class 2016-2017

 

            23. Acquisition of Talking English Book donated by Faculty Club

 

            24. Acquisition of 2 sets 3 in 1 Water Purifier w/ Alkaline sponsored by Mr.

                  Jonas P. Martinez                                                                              

            25. Projector and Speaker from Habitat for Humanities

 

           26. Portable Sound System from Nestle Philippines and Wellness Campus

                 Program

 

           27. Construction of Tiled Benches

 

           28. Acquisition of 8 units SMART Watch CCTV Camera donated by

                Graduating Class 2017-2018

 

29. Skywalker 15 MCx2 donated by Mr. Leo Araza

 

And of course, with the demands of the Educational Innovation, physical facilities are only supplemental; moreover, the Innovation in Research shall also be catered for the bettermentof the learners, educators, and stakeholders                                                            

• Continuous Improvement Program, Mrs. Pelayo as the process owner initiated an Intervention Program entitled "Parents and Teachers Partnership in Reading" together with Mrs. Carolyn V. Lorenzo as Team Leader, in response to the problem of eradicating non-readers. The program was recognized by the Division of Caloocan as the best CI Project and represented the division in the National Search for Successful Literacy Program sponsored by LCC. 

 

                                                                                                                                   

 

• Wednesday Reading Day - Compilation of selection/output in English and Filipino Portfolio to enhance pupil's reading comprehension                                                                                                     

 

                                                           

• Intensifying Rigid Monitoring of Master Teachers-the conduct of remediation/intervention program for struggling pupils in all academic subjects                                                                                                                                               

                                                           

• Enhancement Program for the fast learners who will compete in the Academic and Non- Academic Contests.                                                                                                                                                                                    

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