Pursuant to DepEd Oder No. 47, s. 2014 entitled Constitution and By-Laws of the Supreme Student Government and Supreme Pupil Government in Elementary and Secondary Schools, recognizing the significant role and contributions of the Supreme Pupil Government (SPG) and Supreme Student Government (SSG) in the schools and under the Student Governments Program (SGP), this office issues the enclosed Constitution and By-Laws of the Supreme Pupil Government in Elementary Schools and the Supreme Student Government in Secondary Schools, together with other documents, for implementation in all schools division-wide starting School Year (SY) 2017-2018 and onwards.
In DepEd Order No. 49, s. 2011 entitled Mandated Programs, Projects and Activities of the Supreme Student Government, The Supreme Student Government (SSG) is the foremost co-curricular student organization authorized to operate and implement pertinent programs, projects and activities in schools nationwide. It lays the groundwork for good governance, volunteerism, unity and cooperation by providing the students various venues where they can improve their leadership, knowledge, skills and attitudes. It trains students to become better members of society in accordance with the ideals and principles of participatory democracy and good citizenship. More importantly, it helps the Department of Education (DepEd) achieve its thrusts as indicated in the Education for All (EFA) Goals, Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Basic Education Social Reform Agenda (BESRA)….
