G r a c e Pa r k
Elementary School
Aromar District
SY 2025 - 2026
CULTIVATING A
POSITIVE
SCHOOL
DR. EDWIN B. BUNAO
CULTURE
PSDS IN-CHARGE
CULTURE
The characteristics of everyday
existence shared by people
in a place or time.
A set of shared attitudes, values,
goals, and practices that characterizes
an institution or organization.
5 PILLARS
CULTURES
OF
ACHIEVEMENT
WELCOME
DO NO HARM
CHOICE OF WORDS
IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN
BEST SCHOOL IN THE UNIVERSE
Every child.
1 Every parent.
WELCOM Every colleague.
Seen, heard, and
valued.
Making everyE
learner, parent,
teacher, and guest feel like
they belong.
Students who feel emotionally
safe are more likely to learn.
1
WELCOM
E
Greeting learners
by name
Warm, respectful tone
of voice
Creating inviting
classrooms
2 DO NO HARM
Ensuring physical, emotional, and
psychological safety
A safe school is a thriving school
Discipline
with dignity,
lead with
empathy.
2
DO NO
HARM
Restorative over punitive
discipline
No shouting, shaming, or
labeling
Clear boundaries
Language can
lift or limit.
CHOICE 3
Choose to lift. OF
WORDS
Using words that inspire
learning, respect, and
possibility
Learners internalize the labels
and messages we give them
CHOICE OF
WORDS 3
Saying “You’re
improving” instead
of “You’re wrong”
Avoiding sarcasm and
negative labels
Using affirmations and
growth-oriented language
4 Every day is
a chance to
IT’S NEVER grow;
learners and
TOO LATE teachers
alike
TO LEARN
Believing in second chances and
the ability to improve.
A growth mindset leads to
resilience and perseverance.
4
IT’S NEVER
TOO LATE
TO LEARN
Accepting mistakes as
learning opportunities
Modeling lifelong learning
as teachers
Encouraging learners to
reflect and try again
5 BEST SCHOOL IN
THE
UNIVERSE
This is OUR school,
and we treat it as the best
place to learn and grow.
5
BEST SCHOOL
IN THE
UNIVERSE
Celebrating small wins and milestones
Showcasing student and teacher
successes
Using positive school identity slogans
CONCLUSIO
N
“When every voice is heard,
every learner is valued,
and every action is rooted in care and purpose;
we don’t just build a school,
we build the best school in the universe.”
THANK
YOU!
Dr. Edwin B. Bunao
Public Schools District
Supervisor
0969-3126588
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