Republic of the Philippines

San Antonio High School

Schools Division of Paranaque City

Rationale

            Department of Education (DepEd) order No. 72, series of 2003, establishes YES-O as the only co-curricular environmental club or organization in schools. It consolidates all other environmental and/or ecology clubs or organizations in schools with main and primary programs or projects for the environment. This effort believes that starting them young in the ways of environmentalism help secure a clean and healthy environment for generations to come. YES-O inspires and trains diverse youth to impact environmental issues through community action projects and campaigns; skills training in leadership, environmental education, civic engagement, and community organizing and knowledge that sustain our communities and future.

The YES-O in San Antonio High School Parañaque has the following objectives:

1. To establish specific programs, projects and activities to address and concerns on the environment and ecology
2. To encourage students in community participation and initiative in environmental and ecological movements and actions
3. To increase students awareness on protection and preservation of ecosystem by joining competitions such as science quiz bee, poster and slogan making contest.
4. To integrate environmental concerns in classroom drills, class discussions and activities in all Science subjects