K A G AWA R A N N G E D U K A S YO N

Rehiyon XI
S A N G AY N G LU N G S O D N G D A B AW
PU RO K NG DABAW SE NTRAL
PA ARAL ANG ELE ME NTA RYA NG W IRE LE S S

Republika ng Pilipinas

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

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Dear Parents,
To maintain peace, harmony, order and discipline, and to
The faculty and staff of Wireless

Elementary

welcome you and your child to a new school year!

We are

looking forward to a successful year. At WES, we promote high

attain results to the best interest of the child/ student; the

stakeholders are advised to follow the child protection
policies/rules contained herein which is the DUE PROCESS
AND PROTECTION FOR ALL .

standards and a positive school climate. Our faculty and staff

are here for one reason and that is to educate your child. We
ask for your participation and support. Our goal is to provide
your

child,

our

students,

environment.
Sincerely,

with

positive

All policies, rules and regulations or parts thereof which are

inconsistent with or contrary to the provisions of this CPP are
hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

learning
This CHILD PROTECTION POLICY SHALL TAKE EFFECT
FIFTEEN (15) DAYS AFTER ITS INFORMATION EDUCATION
DESSIMINATION TO ALL STAKEHOLDERS OF WIRELESS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

ASUNCION I. INFIESTO
Principal II
Prepared by:
CONCLUSION:

CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE

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Parent/Guardian Signature_________________________________
Student Signature__________________Grade and Section______
This handbook belongs to:

Homeroom Teacher_________________________________________

Name: ______________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
City/Town: _________________________Zip Code: _______
Phone: _______________ Email Address: _______________

of protection of policies against calamity except otherwise,

the school is experiencing threat.

Emergency Contact and Phone Number: ______________

After reading the student handbook section with your child,
this page must be signed, dated photocopied and returned

VII. REFERRAL AND ASSESSMENT OF VICTIMS AND

OFFENDERS AND OTHER CHILDREN

to your childs home room teacher.

Thank you,

In all cases involving child abuse, violence, exploitation,

discrimination, bullying and other acts of abuse, the CPC

ASUNCION S. INFIESTO
Principal II
Any instruction of giving medicine through text or call
I have read and discussed the material in this
handbook with my child. I understand and agree my child will
abide by the rules and regulations set by School.

shall

not

be

entertained.

Only

parent/guardians

decision shall prevail.

Date________________________________________________________
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THE DepEd VISION

We dream of Filipinos
K. For schools with gate, door in the classroom, always
who passionately love their country
keep it open all the times as a mandate prescribed under
and whose values and competencies
Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (DRRMC)
enable them to realize their full potential
and contribute meaningfully to building the nation.
As a learner-centered public institution,
the Department of Education
continuously improves itself
to better serve its stakeholders.
advised to submit assignments and projects on or
THE DepEd MISSION

before the schedule to avoid cramming.

To protect and promote the right of every Filipino to

quality, equitable, culture-based, and complete basic
education where:- Students learn in a child-friendly, gender-

When a student has no assignment he/ she must be

sensitive, safe, and motivating environment- Teachers

reminded that assignments / homeworks are a part of

facilitate learning and constantly nurture every learnerAdministrators and staff, as stewards of the institution,
ensure an enabling and supportive environment for effective
learning to happen- Family, community, and other
stakeholders are actively engaged and share responsibility
for developing life-long learners

the grading system and that

without those, his/ her

grade will be affected aside from the benefit that he/

she can get by studying at home alone or with others.
For first offense, parent shall be informed immediately.
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J. Students who will complain of any pain, illness or any

analogous thereto while having classes or even inside the
school premises may be recommended to stay in the

OBJECTIVES
It is the objectives of Wireless Elementary to be a place that:

clinic. However, the school personnel is prohibited to give

Uses best practices and the latest technology.

any medicine to avoid further infections or allergies.

Supports all students and helps them reach their

Notify the parent immediately of their childs situation.

individual potenti
Communicates with parents through several
avenues.
Works as a team with parents, community to ensure
each childs success.
Places the child first in all decisions made.

CORE VALUES

Maka-Diyos
Maka-tao
Makalikasan

order. Students who are walking shall keep the right

way always.

Makabansa
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H. Students with carpools/ service cars must wait for

their carpools/ service cars outside the school

I.

campus and not loiter in the camp nor play near

the access road to avoid accidents since vehicles
come and go anytime.

STATEMENT OF POLICY
We

at

WIRELESS

ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL

STAKEHOLDERS (teachers, pupils, parents and community

duty bearers) agree, approve and adhere to establish the Child
Protection Policy (CPP) wherein the safety and protection of

Drivers must load/ unload the students in front of the

our school children shall be given a utmost consideration,

gate (in the designated area) to maintain order and to

thereby;

ensure the safety of each student. Drivers must also see

to it that the students board the vehicle when such has

remedies

are

exhausted

in

order

to

achieve

appropriate intervention to the best interest of the children.

(Ref:

UNCRC- Protection Rights, Civil Code of the Phil.,

DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012)

properly parked to avoid accidents.

The Wireless Elementary School in collaboration with
its partners and stakeholders shall ensure that

Child

Protection Policy (CPP) is conducive to the education of

children. The best interest of the child shall be the
paramount concern in all decisions and actions involving
CHILD PROTECTION POLICY OF
WIRELESS ELEM. SCHOOL

children, whether undertaken by public or private social

welfare

institutions,

courts

of

law,

administrative

authorities, and legislative bodies, consistent with the

G. Students without carpools/ service cars must pass

out of the school and of the camp in single file

and

F. During dismissals, children are mandated to go

pass through the pedestrian gate as per instruction

home and leave the school premises unless there is

from the camp commander to maintain

a schools consent or permission that certain

student shall have something to do in school.
Such activity shall be supervised by the teacher
concern. Each childs wellness and safety is
to be considered.
When students must stay longer in school, the
following stages/steps on infraction shall be
imposed:
1st infraction

principle of First Call for Children, as enunciated in the

CRC. Teachers and learning facilitators especially in learning
centers are their substitute parents, and are expected to
discharge their functions and duties with this in mind. In this
connection,

the

Family

Code

empowers

the

Wireless

Elementary School, its administrators and teachers, or the

individual, entity or institution engaged in child care to
exercise the special parental authority and responsibility over

The adviser or school head must look for

the child, while under their supervision, instruction or

possible numbers to contact and or let the

custody.

child stay in school waiting shed until

such time that his / her parent/guardian
is around to fetch the child.

Wireless Elementary School recognizes that cases of

abuse may arise as a result of the difficult situations faced by
teachers and other officials within and outside school.
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Wireless Elementary School has adopted the policy to

Coordinator will ask the child of the

provide special protection to children who are gravely

reason/s of not eating in the school

threatened or endangered by circumstances which affect their

premises for which such are recorded in

normal development and over which they have no control, and

the childs anecdotal record.

to assist the concerned agencies in their rehabilitation.

4th infraction

The parents will be called to visit the

school for further information.

When students stay outside the school campus or in

the prohibited places during lunch, the following

Furthermore, Wireless Elementary School aims to ensure

stages/steps on infraction shall be imposed:

such

1st infraction

The student will be reminded by the

SPG/SSG Officers regarding its
prohibition.

2nd infraction

The student will still be reminded and

this time the SPG/SSG Officers will
endorse the student to the class adviser
who will then remind the student not to
eat in the prohibited areas.

rd

3 infractions The student is asked to visit the

Guidance Office where the Guidance

special

protection

from

all

forms

of

abuse

and

exploitation and care as is necessary for the child's well-being,

taking into account the primary rights and duties of parents,
legal

guardians,

or

other

individuals

who

are

legally

responsible and exercise custody over the child.

Wireless

Elementary

School

recognizes

the

participatory rights of the child in the formulation and

implementation of policies, and in all proceedings affecting
them, whether they are victims or aggressors, either directly,
or through a representative.
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Office where the Guidance Coordinator

Accordingly, reiterates a zero tolerance policy for any

will then interview the child of the

act of child abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination,

reason/s of cutting classes where such

bullying and other forms of abuse, and hereby promulgates

reason/s will be recorded in the childs

the Department Order.

anecdotal record.

II.

6th to

The class adviser will conduct a home

DEFINITION OF TERMS (Refer to DepEd Order No.

succeeding

visit and prepare report to the

40 s. 2012)

infraction

consumption of the school. Feedbacking

and monitoring is very significant.

A. "Child" - refers to any person below eighteen (18) years of

age or those over but are unable to fully take care of
During infraction of garnering multiple and frequent
absences due to cutting classes, the
following

stages/steps

on

infraction

shall

be

imposed
The student is informed then reminded of
1st -5th
infraction

his/her infraction and parents shall be

informed through sending a letter.

themselves or protect themselves from abuse, neglect,

cruelty, exploitation or discrimination because of a physical
or mental disability or condition; (RA 7610). For purposes of
this Department Order, the term also includes pupils or
students who may be eighteen (18) years of age or older but
are in school (must be a bona fide student of the school year).

The student is brought to the Guidance

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B. "Children in School" - refers to bona fide pupils, students

if he/ she goes on, his/ her advisers

or learners who are enrolled in the basic education system,

attention will be called who will remind

whether regular, irregular, transferee or repeater, including

him/ her of the policy.

those who have been temporarily out of school, who are in

the school or learning centers premises or participating in

E. During lunch breaks/ when eating lunch, students

school-sanctioned activities.

are encouraged to eat inside their

classrooms or at the lunch counter

C. "Pupil, Student or Learner" - means a child who regularly

attends classes in any level of the basic education system,
under the supervision and tutelage of a teacher or facilitator.

inside the

school campus.

This is done to ensure that each childs health and

safety is well attended to and monitored by their
teacher- advisers.(They are prohibited from eating lunch

D. "School Personnel" - means the persons, singly or

in some other places like classmates homes, shades of

collectively, working in a public or private school. They are

trees and buildings in the naval grounds, and

classified as follows:

other restricted areas inside the camp) the SPG/SSG

some

Officers are assigned to monitor students outside the

school campus.

1st -5th

His/ her attention will be called and will

infraction

be reminded to stay inside the classroom;

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a. "School Head" refers to the chief executive officer or

E.

"Child

Protection"

administrator of a public or private school or learning center.

procedures and structures that are intended to prevent and

b. "Other School Officials" include other school

respond to abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination and

refers

to

programs,

services,

officers, including teachers, who are occupying supervisory

violence

positions or positions of responsibility, and are involved in

During infraction of frequent absences, the following

policy formulation or

stages/steps on infraction shall be imposed:

implementation in a school.

c. "Academic Personnel" includes all school personnel

who are formally engaged in actual teaching service or in
research assignments, either on a full-time or a part-time
basis, as well as those who possess certain prescribed
academic functions directly supportive of teaching, such as
registrars, librarians, guidance counsellors, researchers, and
other similar persons. They may include school officials who
are responsible for academic matters, and other school

1st -5th
infraction

Obliged the parents/guardian to

secure a written excuse letter
pertaining to the absences of the
child.
Call the attention of parents for
successive absences of a child.
Adviser or Guidance Coordinator
shall conduct home visit to
determine the cause of childs
absences as needed.

officials.
d. "Other Personnel" includes all other non-academic
personnel in the school, whatever may be the nature of their
appointment and status of employment.

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A student will be marked left when

he/ she commits ten (10)
6th to
consecutive absences. ( B.P.S. Form
succeeding 1, # 13)
infraction
The failing mark will be given after
several verifications of the teacheradviser like sending letters to the
parent/ guardian, and or home

and if not, the students must be brought

to the Guidance Office. The parents
should be invited as well so as the
problem will be settled. Such concern
shall be the jurisdiction of the CPC.

D. Recess shall be supervised by the advisers / subject

visits.
However, always consider the
developmental assistance we can
give to the student before
promulgation of decision.

teachers in order to ensure protection

to all children who are going to the canteen.

When students stay outside the school campus

during recess, the following stages/steps on
The class adviser must call the attention
1st -5th
infraction

infraction shall be imposed:

of the students concerned and talk to

them.
In severe misbehaviours,
(punching, bullying and the like) the

Perfect attendance is encouraged. Student shall be

rewarded

for

having

perfect

attendance

through

Certificate of Recognition every quarter.

teacher/adviser must settle the problem

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Excuse Letter from their parents / guardians shall be

submitted to the adviser in case of ailment or some

F. "Parents" - refers to biological parents, step-parents,

other valid reasons, for ready reference.

adoptive parents and the common-law spouse or

partner of

the parent.
More than twenty percent (20%) of the total number of
school days absence within the year, a student is given

G. "Guardians or Custodians" - refers to legal guardians,

a failing grade and given no credit for the course of

foster parents, and other persons, including relatives or even

subject (DECS MANUAL 2000 pp 90 91).

non-relatives, who have physical custody of the child.

Furthermore, the school head may at his discretion and

H. "School Visitor or Guest" - refers to any person who visits

in the individual case exempt a student who exceeds the

twenty percent limit for reasons considered valid and
acceptable to the school. Such discretion shall not
excuse the student concerned from the responsibility in
keeping

up

with

lesson

assignments

examinations where indicated.

and

taking

the school and has any official business with the school, and
any person who does not have any official business but is
found within the premises of the school. This may include
those who are within the school premises for certain reasons,
e.g. student teachers, catechists, service providers, suppliers,
bidders, parents and guardians of other children.

I. "Child Abuse"- refers to the maltreatment of a child,

whether habitual or not, which includes any of the following:

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1) psychological or physical abuse, neglect, cruelty,

note such reasons in the students anecdotal record.

The parents will be invited to visit the school and if
not the class adviser will conduct a home visit.

sexual abuse and emotional maltreatment;

have enough time to settle down and be relaxed when

classes

starts

and

their

minds

are

emptied

of

6th
-succeeding
infractions

Teachers concerned shall call for the parents of the

student concerned or visit him/ her at home. Possible
recommendation shall be agreed by both parties to the
best interest of the child.
Recording is very significant.

unnecessary worries which are vital to affect their

performances during classes.

HABITUAL TARDINESS especially during the first

C. Classroom Activities

period in the morning and in the afternoon shall not be

Students are encouraged to work on their assigned

allowed.

tasks particularly their sectors before classes

During infraction of coming to school early or

starts so that all students are inside the classrooms

tardiness, the following stages/steps on infraction

during class hours. In cases where a longer

shall be imposed:

time is needed to clear their sectors (cutting grasses,

planting and or beautifying their sectors

st

th

1 -5
infraction

The student shall be given a late slip by the SPG

Officer of the Day. Allow the student to attend the
class. Late slip shall be forwarded to the Prefect of
Discipline. Afterwards, PoD shall inform the Adviser.
The Adviser shall inform the parent immediately
regarding the tardiness of the child.

aside from cleaning) teachers are expected to manage

the activity so that untoward incidents /
accidents can be prevented and or avoided due to
misbehaviours.

The Guidance Coordinator will then interview the

student as to the reason/s of habitual tardiness and

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When students misbehave during classroom

6th to

Parent must be required to see the

activities, the following stages/steps on infraction

succeeding

Guidance Coordinator and talk about

shall be imposed:

infraction

his/her child. If not, a home visit will be

conducted by either Adviser or Guidance
Coordinator however, fare expenses shall
be chargeable against canteen, SGP/SSG
or PTA Funds.

B. ATTENDANCE: (absente
2) any act by deeds or words which debases, degrades
or demeans the intrinsic worth and dignity of a child
During infraction of non - wearing the uniform or
prescribed dress code. The following stages/steps
on infraction shall be imposed:

as a human being;
3) unreasonable deprivation of the child's basic needs
for survival, such as food and shelter; or
4) failure to immediately give medical treatment to an

1ST -5th

The student is allowed to enter the gate

injured child resulting in serious impairment of his

Infraction

and attend the class. Student shall be

or her growth and development or in the child's

reminded by the Class Adviser. Parent

permanent incapacity or death (Sec. 3 [b], RA 7610).

shall immediately be informed through a

letter by the Guidance Coordinator;
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J. "Discrimination against children" - refers to an act of

exclusion, distinction, restriction or preference

which is

A. UNIFORMS/DRESS CODE:

Encourage (since it is on

voluntary basis) the students to wear any presentable

based on any ground such as age, ethnicity, sex, sexual

dress if in case cannot provide the prescribed uniform.

orientation and gender identity, language, religion, political or

Importance of Wearing uniform (must not focused on

other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, being

recognition alone) which is ensuring the students

infected or affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus and

protection from any abuse, violence, discrimination,

Acquired

exploitation and neglect must be explained.

Immune

Deficiency

Syndrome

(AIDS),

being

pregnant, being
a child in conflict with the law, being a child with disability

Students should:

or other status or condition, and which has the

purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition,

Wear prescribed

school uniform with

I.D. as

enjoyment or exercise by all persons, on an equal footing, of

approved by the parents during the PTA General

all rights and freedoms.

Assembly;

Wear P.E., Scouting and others on a certain day

as approved by the parents during General

The following norms shall be approved by the parents

Assembly or Parents Consultation.

during the General Assembly:

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K. "Child exploitation" - refers to the use of children for

through abuse of a victim's vulnerability.

someone else's advantage, gratification or profit often

resulting in an unjust, cruel and harmful treatment of the
4. evidence, in support of the complainant, if any;

child. These activities disrupt the child's normal

physical or mental health, education, moral or social

5. a certification of non-forum shopping.

emotional development. It covers situations of

manipulation, misuse, abuse, victimization, oppression or

E.1. The Complaint shall be referred to the

Committee on Decorum and Investigation.

ill-treatment.

Upon receipt of the complaint, the Committee

There are two (2) main forms of child exploitation that

shall require the person complained of to

submit

are recognized:

his

or

her

Counter-

Affidavit/Comment, which shall be under

1. Sexual exploitation - refers to the abuse of a

oath, not later than three (3) days from receipt

position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for

of the notice, furnishing the complainant a

sexual purposes. It includes, but it is not limited to

copy thereof, otherwise the Counter-Affidavit

forcing a child to participate in

or Comment shall be considered as not filed.

prostitution or the

production of pornographic materials, as a result of

E.2. The procedure for the conduct

of an

coercion,

investigation and all other related incidents,

abduction, force, abuse of authority, debt bondage,

shall be in accordance with the rules under

fraud or

Resolution No. 01-0940 of the Civil Service

being

subjected

to

threat,

deception,

Commission; Provided, that, if the respondent

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is a teacher, the composition of the Formal

abuses including threats of such acts, battery, assault,

Investigating

coercion, harassment or arbitrary deprivation of liberty. It

Committee

shall

be

in

accordance with Section 9 of R.A. 4670.

includes, but is not limited to, the following acts:

VI.4. Procedures in Handling Other Child Protection

1. Physical violence refers to acts that inflict

Concerns

bodily or physical harm. It includes assigning children

2. Economic exploitation - refers to the use of

to perform tasks which are hazardous to their physical

well-bei

the child in work or other activities for the

benefit of others. Economic exploitation

against a child is so grave, as to render the child

involves a certain gain or profit through the

production, distribution and consumption of

unable to attend his or her classes. The respondent

may also be preventively suspended to preclude the

goods and services. This includes, but is not

limited to, illegal child labor, as defined in RA

possibility of influencing or intimidating witnesses.

9231.
The respondent may file a Motion for Reconsideration
L. "Violence against children committed in schools" refers to a single act or a series of acts committed by school
administrators,

academic

and

non-academic

personnel

against a child, which result in or is likely to

result in

with the Disciplining Authority or may elevate the

same to the Civil Service Commission by way of an
Appeal within fifteen (15) days from receipt thereof.
The Revised Rules of Procedure of the Department of

physical, sexual, psychological harm or suffering, or other

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Education in Administrative Cases shall apply in all

creation or

distribution of such films, indecent

other aspects.

publication or material; and

b) acts causing or attempting to cause the child to

E. A complaint for education-related sexual harassment

engage

as defined under Resolution No. 01-0940 of the Civil

in any sexual activity by force, threat of force, physical

Service Commission, must be in writing, signed and

or other harm or threat of physical or other harm or

sworn to by the complainant. It shall contain the

coercion, or through inducements, gifts or favors.

following
1. the full name and address of the complainant;
2. the full name, address, and position of the
respondent;

3.
omissions

Psychological
causing

or

violence
likely

refers

to

cause

to

acts

or

mental

or

emotional suffering of the child, such as but not limited

3. a brief statement of the relevant fac

to

2. Sexual violence refers to acts that are sexual in

property, public ridicule or humiliation, deduction or

nature. It includes, but is not limited to: rape, sexual

threat of deduction from grade or merit as a form of

harassment, acts of lasciviousness, making demeaning

punishment, and repeated verbal abuse.

and sexually suggestive remarks, physically attacking

C. The conduct of a fact-finding investigation shall be in

the sexual parts of the victim's body;

accordance with the Revised Rules of

a) forcing the child to watch obscene publications

and indecent shows or forcing the child to do indecent
sexual acts and/or to engage or be involved in, the

intimidation,

harassment,

stalking,

damage

to

Procedure of the Department of Education in

Administrative Cases. Pending investigation, upon
referral of the School Principal or Guidance
Counsellor/Teacher, the Local Social Welfare and
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Development Officer (LSWDO) of the concerned local

(Note: Definition of Bullying refer to RA 10627)

government unit shall assess the child and

provide psycho-social intervention to help the child
victim recover from whatever trauma he or she

M. Bullying - refer to any severe or repeated use by one or

more students of a written, verbal or electronic expression, or

has experienced as a result of the abuse. The

offender shall likewise undergo psycho-social

a physical act or gesture, or any combination thereof, directed

at another student that has the effect of actually causing or

intervention, if such is warranted.

placing the latter in reasonable fear of physical or emotional

harm

D. If a prima facie case exists based on the Investigation

Report and the records, a Formal Charge shall

or

damage

to

his

property;

creating

hostile

environment at school for the other student; infringing on the

rights of the

other student at school; or materially and

be issued by the Disciplining Authority, which may be

substantially disrupting the education process or the orderly

the basis for the issuance of an Order of Preventive

operation of a school; such as, but not limited to, the

Suspension or as an alternative, reassignment of the

following:

offending
respondent

party,
may

as
be

may

be

placed

warranted.
under

The

preventive

a. Any unwanted physical contact between the bully

suspension pending investigation, for a period of

and the victim like punching, pushing, shoving,

ninety (90) days, if the injury or abuse committed

slapping, tickling, headlocks, inflicting school pranks, teasing,

4. Other acts of violence of a physical, sexual or

kicking,

fighting and the use of available objects as weapons;

psychological nature that are prejudicial to the best

interest of the child.

2. Investigation of cases if not settled by CPC

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A. The School Head upon receipt of the Complaint, shall

b. Any act that causes damage to a victims psyche and/or

forward the same, within forty-eight (48)

emotional well-being;

hours, to the Disciplining Authority, who shall then

issue an Order for the conduct of a fact-finding
investigation, not later than seventy-two (72) hours
from submission. These periods shall be strictly
observed, except when justified by circumstances
beyond their control; Provided, that, if the person
complained of is a non-teaching personnel, the
Schools Division Superintendent shall cause the
conduct of a fact-finding investigation within the
same period.

c. Any slanderous statement or accusation that causes

the victim undue emotional distress like directing

foul

language or profanity at the target, name-calling, tormenting

and commenting negatively on victims looks, clothes and
body; and
d. Threats to inflict a wrong upon a person, honor or
property of the person or on his/ her family;
e. Stalking or constantly following or pursuing a person
in his/ her daily activities, with unwanted and obsessive
attention;
f. Taking of property;

B. If a complaint is not sufficient in form, the concerned

School Head, Schools Division Superintendent,
or Disciplining Authority shall immediately inform
the complainant of the requirements of a formal
complaint. Upon the filing of the formal complaint,
the same shall be acted upon pursuant to the
preceding paragraphs.

g. Public humiliation, or public malicious imputation of

a crime or of a vice or of a defect, whether real or imaginary,
or any act, omission, condition, status, or circumstance
tending to cause dishonour, discredit or expose a person to
contempt;
h. Deliberate destruction or defacement of, or damage to
the childs property;
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i. Demanding or requiring sexual or monetary favors ,

or exacting money or property, from a pupil or student ; and
j. Restraining the liberty and freedom of a student; and

Protection

Committee

counselling

proceeding

shall

and
be

other

properly

Order No. 40, s. 2012).

3. Child Exploitation ;

k. Cyber bullying which is any conduct defined in the

4. Violence Against Children in School;

preceding

5. Corporal Punishment;

paragraph

as

resulting

in

harassment,

intimidation, or humiliation, through electronic means or

6. Any analogous or similar acts.

Investigation.

The

for

documented using the Intake Sheet (Annex B- DepEd

2. Discrimination against children;

and

alleged perpetrators shall be referred to the Child

interventions.

1. Child abuse;

Reporting

a meeting called for the purpose. The victim and the

other technology, such as, but not limited to texting, email,

The

conduct

of

investigation and reporting of cases of child abuse,

exploitation, violence or discrimination, shall be done
expeditiously, as herein provided.

1. Reporting to the School Head and CPC intervention

Upon the filing of a complaint or upon notice by a
school personnel or official of any, the same shall be
immediately reported to the School Head, who shall
inform the parents or guardian of the victim of abuse in

instant

messaging, chatting, internet,

social networking

websites or other platforms or formats.

N. "Other acts of abuse by a pupil, student or learner"refers to other serious acts of abuse committed by a pupil,
student or learner upon another pupil, student or learner of
the same school, not falling under the definition of `bullying'
in the preceding provisions, including but not limited to acts
of a physical, sexual or
psychological nature.
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with in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act

O. "Corporal Punishment" - refers to a kind of punishment
or penalty imposed for an alleged or actual offense, which is
carried out or inflicted, for the purpose of discipline, training
or control, by a teacher, school administrator, an adult, or any
other child who has been given or has assumed authority or

9344 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

VI.3. Procedures in Handling Child Abuse, Exploitation,
Violence, Discrimination and Other Acts of
Abuse in the School

It includes

The following acts, are hereby prohibited and shall be

physical, humiliating or degrading punishment, including, but

penalized in administrative proceedings as Grave or

not limited to the following:

Simple Misconduct depending on the gravity of the act

responsibility for punishment or discipline.

of the Department.

and its consequences, under existing laws, rules and

regulations:

Implementation of Non-punitive Measures. Depending

on the gravity of the bullying committed by any pupil,
student or learner, the school may impose other nonpunitive.

1. Blows such as, but not limited to, beating, kicking,

hitting, slapping, or lashing, of any part of a child's
body, with or without the use of an instrument such as,
but not limited to acane,

broom,

stick,

whip

or belt;
Other acts of violence or abuse. Other serious acts of
violence or abuse committed by a pupil, student or
learner upon another pupil, student or learner of the
same school, shall, and whenever appropriate, be dealt

2. Striking of a child's face or head, such being declared

as a "no contact zone";
3. Pulling hair, shaking, twisting joints, cutting or
piercing skin, dragging, pushing or throwing of a child;
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4. Forcing a child to perform physically painful or

In all cases where the imposable penalty on the

damaging acts such as, but not limited to, holding a

offending child is suspension, exclusion or expulsion,

weight or weights for an extended period and kneeling

on stones, salt, pebbles or other objects;

the following minimum requirements of due process

shall be complied with:

5. Deprivation of a child's physical needs as a form of

punishment;

(1) The child and the parents or guardians must be

6. Deliberate exposure to fire, ice, water, smoke,

sunlight, rain, pepper, alcohol, or forcing the child to

informed of the complaint in writing;

(2) The child shall be given the opportunity to

swallow substances, dangerous chemicals, and other

answer the complaint in writing, with the

materials that can cause discomfort or threaten

assistance of the parents or guardian;

the

child's health, safety and sense of security such as, but

(3) The decision of the school head through the

not limited to bleach or insecticides, excrement or

recommendation of the CPC must be in

urine;

writing, stating the facts and the reasons for the

decision;

Bullying that results in serious physical injuries or

death - If the bullying or peer abuse resulted in serious

(4) The decision of the school head may be

appealed, as provided in existing rules

physical injuries or death, whenever appropriate, the

7. Tying up a child;

case shall be dealt with in accordance with the

8. Confinement, imprisonment or depriving the liberty

provisions of Republic Act 9344 and its Implementing

of a child;

Rules and Regulations.

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9. Verbal abuse or assaults, including intimidation or

When a student bullies a teacher, the following

threat of bodily harm, swearing or cursing, ridiculing or

stages/steps on infraction shall be imposed:

denigrating the child;

10. Forcing a child to wear a sign, to undress or

1st infraction

disrobe, or to put on anything that will make a child

look or feel foolish, which belittles or humiliates the
child in front of others;
11. Permanent confiscation of personal property of
pupils, students or learners, except when

such

pieces of property pose a danger to the child or to

others; and

2nd
infraction

12. Other analogous acts.

P. "Positive and Non-Violent Discipline of Children" - i s a

way of thinking and a holistic, constructive and
approach

to

teaching

that

helps

children

pro-active
develop

appropriate thinking and behavior in the short and longterm

and

fosters

self-discipline.

It

is based on the

fundamental principle that children are full human beings

with basic human rights. Positive discipline begins with

3rd infraction

The teacher/class adviser will immediately inform the

parent/guardian of the student. Record shall be
forwarded to the CPC for appropriate action to the
interest of both parties involved. However, if the
teacher shall insist to file a case against the studentbully, he/she shall not be bar by the CPC or anybody.
It is a matter of right.
The CPC shall always consider the possibility of
amicable settlement of both parties to the best they
can.
This shall be done with due process.
Orientation on RA 10627 shall be undergone by the
student-bully.
CPC shall inform the parent/guardian and expedite
investigation.
Possible recommendations shall be agreed by both
parties provided; the bully shall be closely monitored
by the CPC. Here, the new Adviser in charge of the
bully shall from time to time remind the bully of the
agreement to be observed. The Advisers report is
significant to the CPC for future reference. Likewise,
parent shall be informed from time to time of the said
report. Do this in a discreet manner.
After the bully- child has received counselling or other
interventions, if appropriate the penalty of suspension
for ne day to five days shall be imposed by the School
Head, through the recommendation of the CPC, if
such is warranted. During the period of suspension,
the bully- child and the parents or guardians may be
required to attend further seminars and counselling.
The School Head shall likewise ensure that the bullychild shall be given assignments appropriate to
him/her in order to establish connectivity of the
subjects being missed while on suspension. The CPC
shall ensure the healthy environment of the bully-

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4th and
succeeding
infraction

child upon his/her return.

Counselling therapy is highly recommended.
Coordinate with CSSDO. Thus, there is a possibility
that the bully shall be advised to transfer if warranted
by the CPC that there is a need to have another
environment for the student.

setting the long-term goals or impacts that teachers want to

have on their students' adult lives, and using everyday

B. Ensure that the school adopts a child protection

policy;
C. Ensure that all pupils, students or learners, school
personnel, parents, guardians or custodians, and
visitors and guests are made aware of child
protection policy.

situations and challenges as opportunities to teach life-

When a teacher bullies a student, the

long skills and values to students.

following stages/steps on infraction shall

III.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Refer to DepEd No.

40 s. 2012)

III.1. The School Head of Wireless Elementary School

The School Head of Wireless Elementary School shall

have the following duties and responsibilities:

A. Ensure the institution of effective child protection

policy and procedures, and monitor compliance
thereof;

be imposed:
1st
infraction

The School Head shall issue a memorandum to

the Teacher-Perpetrator. He/She shall be asked
to explain in writing within seventy- two hours
upon receipt thereof.
Through CPC, the School Head shall inform
immediately the parent of the student-victim for
a possible intervention.
Deliberation of CPC is called upon to decide on
the subject case. If it is possible to recommend
immediate counselling on the part of the
teacher-bully, please do so.
You may refer for a scheduled therapy to our
partner NGO
Likewise, the student-victim shall undergo the
same with the strict coordination of the parent
or legal guardian.
Reorientation of the teacher concerned on RA
10627- Anti bullying Act of 2013 shall still be

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nd

2
infraction

rd

3
infraction

highly recommended.
Please follow the above action to be taken.
Referral to CSSDO is suggested for appropriate
intervention.
The recommendation of the CPC shall refer the
case to the Division Office for further
investigation. Eventually, the teachers shall be
subjected to face Administrative case. However,
during the deliberation of the CPC, always look
on the cause why this teacher did this to the
student-victim. Always consider the decision of
the parent of the student-victim. There might be
a possible resolution to the case which shall be
redounded to the interest of both parties
involved.

H. Maintain a record of all proceedings related to

bullying or peer abuse and submit after each school

year to

the Division Office the report and a copy of the intake form
(Annexes "A" & "B", respectively);
I. Conduct the appropriate training and capabilitybuilding activities on child protection measures and protocols;
J. Ensure that the school adopts a Student Code of
Conduct to be followed by every pupil, student or

learner

while on school grounds, or when travelling to and from

school, or during a school-sponsored activity, and during

D. Organize and convene the Child Protection Committee for

the school;
E. Conduct the capacity building activities for the
members of the Child Protection Committee;
F. Conduct disciplinary proceedings in cases of offenses

lunch period, whether on or off campus;

K. Adopt such conflict resolution mechanisms that
respect the rights of indigenous peoples, provided that they
will really serve as a conducive and peaceful place to be in
where every child loves to frequent.

committed by pupils, students or learners;

G. Ensure that the participatory and other rights of
children are respected and upheld in all matters and

A complaint for bullying or peer abuse shall be acted upon by

the School Head following the procedures herein set forth:

procedures affecting their welfare;

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a. Bullying - Upon the filing of a complaint or upon

M. Coordinate with the Department of Social Welfare

notice by a school personnel or official of any

and Development or, the appropriate government agencies or

bullying or peer abuse incident, the same shall be

non-governmental organizations on a Child Protection Hotline

immediately reported to the School Head.

for reporting abuse,

When a student bullies another

student, the following

violence, exploitation, discrimination,

bullying and other similar acts and for counselling; Ensure

that

all

incidents

of

abuse,

violence,

exploitation,

discrimination, bullying and other similar acts are addressed

in accordance with the provisions of Department Order.

stages/steps on infraction shall

be imposed:

III.2. Duties and Responsibilities of School Personnel:

Article 218 of the Family Code of the Philippines provides

the following responsibilities of school administrators,
teachers, academic and non-academic and other personnel
conform to the Department Order and they uphold the
rights of the child;
L. Coordinate with the appropriate offices and other
agency or instrumentality for appropriate assistance and
intervention, as may be required in the performance of its
functions;
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st

1
infraction

2nd
infraction

3rd
infraction

Both students will be interviewed and/or talked

by the teacher-adviser.
The bully-student will be reminded by the class
adviser on the effects of bullying.
Both parents of the bully and victim shall be
called in order to expedite early intervention.
The victim and the bully with their respective
parent shall be referred to the Child Protection
Committee for possible interventions. Agreement
of both parties shall be accomplished. Both
parents together with the bully and victim shall
sign the agreement made therein. Inclusion to
the Agreement shall be the attendance to be
oriented on RA 10627-Anti Bullying Act of
2013.
Make sure that the bully and victim shall make
friends the possible. If not, the CPC may subject
as such for deliberation considering the healthy
environment to both students. Exhaustion of
possible remedies is expected from the CPC.
Likewise, both parents being our partnerstakeholder are requested to monitor their child
and coordinate with the Adviser.
The student is reminded again by the class
adviser and his/her parents are to be informed
immediately to see and talk to the class adviser
regarding the behaviour manifested by his/her
child.
The penalty of reprimand, if warranted, may be
imposed by the members of the CPP in the
presence of the parents or legal guardians.
Please refer action to be taken on the 1st
infraction.
The bully is referred to the guidance coordinator
for counselling or refers immediately to the
nearest CSSDO with the presence of the parent.

A.

Exercise

special

parental

authority

(SPA)

and

responsibility over the child while under their

supervision, instruction and custody. Authority and
responsibility shall apply to all authorized
activities whether inside or outside the premises of
the school, entity or institution.

Articles 220 and 233 of the Family Code of the

Philippines, Presidential Decree No. 603, and other
related laws enumerated the following duties and
responsibilities of the abovementioned persons and
personnel over the children under their supervision,
instruction and custody:

B. Keep them in their company and support, educate

and instruct them by right precept and good
example;
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C. Give them love and affection, advice and counsel,

companionship and understanding;
D. Enhance, protect, preserve and maintain their
physical and mental health at all times;
E. Furnish them with good and wholesome educational
materials, supervise their activities, recreation

4th 5th
infraction

After the offending child has been subjected to

counselling or appropriate interventions as
suggested by the CSSDO concurred by the CPC,
the penalty of suspension for one (1) day to five
(5) days may be imposed by the School Hea
such is deliberated and warranted. During the
period of suspension, the offending child and the
parents or legal guardians may be required to
attend further seminars and counselling. The
School Head shall likewise ensure that the
appropriate interventions, counselling and other
protective services, are provided for the victim or
victims of bullying.

responsible for the implementation and oversight of policies

intended to address bullying.
Any member of the school administration, student, parent or
volunteer shall immediately report any instance of bullying or
act of retaliation witnessed, or that has come to ones attention,
to the school principal or school officer or person so designated
by the principal to handle such issues, or both. Upon receipt of
such a report, the school principal or the designated school
officer or person shall promptly investigate. If it is determined
and association with others, protect them from bad
company and prevent them from acquiring habits
detrimental to their health, studies and morals;
F. Represent them in all matters affecting their
interests;
G. Inculcate the value of respect and obedience;

encouraged by the said institution to join the rehabilitation

program;
SEC. 4. Mechanisms to Address Bullying. The school principal
or any person who holds a comparable role shall be

H. Practice positive and non-violent discipline, as may

be required under the circumstances; provided,
that in no case shall corporal punishment be
inflicted upon them;
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I. Perform such other duties as are imposed by law

upon them, as substitute parents or guardians; and
J. School personnel shall also strictly comply with the
school's child protection policy.

III.3. Duties and Responsibilities of Pupils, Students and

Learners

school grounds; at school bus stops; on school buses or other

vehicles owned, leased or used by a school; or through the use
of technology or an electronic device owned, leased or used by
a school;
(2)

Bullying at a location, activity, function or program that is

not school-related and through the use of technology or an

electronic device that is not owned, leased or used by a school

Pupils, students and learners shall have the following

duties and responsibilities:

A. Comply with the school's regulations, as long as they

are in harmony with their best interests. Pupils,

if the act or acts in question create a hostile environment at

school for the victim, infringe on the rights of the victim at
school, or materially and substantially disrupt the education
process or the orderly operation of a school; and
(3) Retaliation against a person who reports bullying, who

that bullying or retaliation has occurred, the school

provides information during an investigation of bullying, or who

principal or the designated school officer or person shall:

is a witness to or has reliable information about bullying

VI.2. Procedures in Handling Bullying Incidents in

Schools
The problem of bullying is being addressed by the school
through the school guidance coordinator, through conferences
with the students, teachers and parents so that the school

students and learners shall refrain from:

i.

Engaging in discrimination, or leading a

group of pupils or students to discriminate
another, with reference to one's physical
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ii.

appearance, weaknesses and status of any

which shall be commensurate with the nature and gravity of

sort;

the offense: Provided, That, in addition to the disciplinary

Doing any act that is inappropriate or

sanctions imposed upon a perpetrator of bullying or retaliation,

sexually provocative;

he/she shall also be required to undergo a rehabilitation

iii. Participating in behavior of other students

that is illegal, unsafe or abusive;
iv.

Marking or damaging school property,

including books, in any way;

v.

Engaging in fights or any aggressive

program which shall be administered by the institution

concerned. The parents of the said perpetrator shall be
I.

PROTECTIVE AND REMEDIAL MEASURES TO

ADDRESS CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION,

behavior;

VIOLENCE, DISCRIMINATION, BULLYING AND

vi. Introducing into the school premises or

OTHER ACTS OF ABUSE

otherwise possessing prohibited articles,

such as deadly weapons, drugs, alcohol,
toxic and noxious substances, cigarettes
and pornographic material; and
vii. Performing other similar acts that cause
damage or injury to another.

VI.1. Adoption of Anti-Bullying Policies All elementary

and secondary schools are hereby directed to adopt policies to
address the existence of bullying in their respective institutions.
Such policies shall be regularly updated and, at a minimum,
shall include provisions which:
(a) Prohibit the following acts:

(b) Identify the range of disciplinary administrative actions that

may be taken against a perpetrator for bullying or retaliation
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(1)

(School CPC convenes for this purpose- if possible use

Bullying on school grounds; property immediately

adjacent to school grounds; at school-sponsored or school-

MTB language)

related activities, functions or programs whether on or off

An allegation that any of these acts has been committed

Note: Any concern on children must be documented for

shall not be used to curtail the child's basic rights, or

future reference. Parent must be called immediately for

interpreted to defeat the objectives of the Department

any child concerns. Likewise, IMMEDIATE RESPONSE

Order.

must be explicitly observed. Do not wait that parent will

B. Conduct themselves in accordance with their levels

of development, maturity, and demonstrated

Policy, Anti- Bullying Act of 2013, Positive Discipline and

capabilities, with a proper regard for the rights and

Corporal Punishment before the first day of class of

welfare of other persons;

C.

Respect

another

Visitors and parents shall be oriented on Child Protection

school year or during the PTA General Assembly or as

person's

rights

regardless

of

opinion, status, gender, ethnicity, religion, as well as

agreed and approved by the parents.

everyone's moral and physical integrity; and

addressing concerns of the children. Support RA 9485

D. Observe the Code of Conduct for pupils, students

and learners.

School shall provide Detail of the Day in order to expedite

ARTA to prevent further violence.

Coordination between teacher and

parent

is very

important to easily give the needs of the child. So,

STUDENTS CODE OF CONDUCT

parent/guardian shall see the teacher, or school head

upon its request regarding their child concern. If possible
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the parent shall disclose to the teacher in charge the

related activities (Reminder: Parent Consent or Waiver is

situation or condition of their child to minimize future

not absolute so do not depend too much)

injury or unfavourable consequences.

Parent shall give PARENT CONSENT every time their

children shall be involved in any in or out school
activities such as training, scouting, competition, and
other related thereto. Parent consent must be strictly
observed and implemented. No Parent consent, No child
participation. Both parties involved must be secured at

II.

CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEE (CPC)

The members of the CPC has undergone child protection
policies training and committed to review the policy as the
need arises:
1. School Head/Administrator - Chairperson

be asking you this question, WHAT DID YOU DO WHEN

2. Guidance Coordinator/ Teacher - Vice Chairperson

YOU WERE INFORMED OR SAW MY CHILD?

3. Representative Teachers Club

4. Representative - Parents Teachers Association

(Attendance (absenteeism, tardiness, cutting classes),

submission of requirements (always consider that these
student

cannot

afford

to

submit

computer

5. all times. Never compromise request of consideration

by the parent.

printed

output, & other analogous thereto), if sick during classes

(do not give any medicine with or without the instruction

refer the bully to the law enforcer near your school if such

of the parent), operation of the canteen(please check

injury incurred by the victim shall fall under the provision of

expressions of the canteen in charge), guard on detail

Revised Penal Code.

( check how the guard deals with children), school

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A. Ensure that parents shall be actively involved in all

- Supreme Student Government ( SSG)

Secondary

activities or events that raise awareness on childrens

rights, positive discipline, and the prevention of

6. Representative Barangay (preferred BCPC in

charge)

bullying.

The CPC shall perform the following functions:

B. Any concerns or reports of children victim of bullying

(bullying per se or cyber bullying) shall be reported to the
CPC for appropriate action.

conduct and a plan to ensure child protection and

C. Provide steps to prevent bullying and to ensure that

appropriate interventions, counselling and other services,
are provided for the victims of abuse, violence, exploitation,

D. Always involve the bully- student to do their task and learn

fun

--

could

be

group

safety, which shall be reviewed every three (3) years;

2. Initiate information dissemination programs and
organize activities for the protection of children from
abuse, exploitation, violence, discrimination and

discrimination and bullying.

with

1. Draft a school child protection policy with a code of

activity

with

authentic

assessment as one strategy to avoid bullying.

bullying or peer abuse;

3. Develop and implement a school-based referral and
monitoring system. The template for the referral
system is attached as Annex "D" (DO No. 40 s.2012);
4. Establish a system for identifying students who may
be suffering from significant harm based on any

5. Representative Supreme Pupil Government (SPG)

physical, emotional or behavioral signs;

Elementary
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E. As mandated under RA 10627, if a bully is considered to be

a RECIDIVIST or a HABITUAL BULLY, the CPC may
Pupils, students or learners shall respect the rights of
others and refrain from committing acts of bullying

5. Identify, refer and, if appropriate, report to the

appropriate offices cases involving child abuse,

and peer violence.

Documentary proof must be upheld by the School CPC
upon turning over the child to CSSDO. Likewise,
monitoring system is important. Always remember, let
the child continue his/her schooling, the School is
empowered to offer existing program applicable to the
child.

exploitation, violence, discrimination and bullying;

Give assistance to parents or guardians, whenever
necessary in securing expert guidance counselling
from the appropriate offices or institutions;
6. Coordinate closely with the Women and Child
Protection Desks (WCPD) of the Philippine National
Police (PNP), the Local Social Welfare and
Development Office (LSWDO) -- CSSDO, other

Be reminded that, victim-child must be asked once only

and refer immediately to assigned CSSDO of your
barangay to expedite assistance to the child. Frequently
asked questions regarding what happened to the child
shall demoralize his/her psyche and occurrence of
traumatic symptoms is noticeable.

government agencies, and non-governmental

organizations (NGOs), as may be appropriate;
7. Monitor the implementation of positive measures and
effective procedures in providing the necessary
support for the child and for those who care for the
child; and
8. Ensure that the children's right to be heard are
respected and upheld in all matters and procedures
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affecting their welfare.

III.

PREVENTIVE
ABUSE,

MEASURES

TO

EXPLOITATION,

ADDRESS

CHILD

VIOLENCE,

DISCRIMINATION AND BULLYING AND OTHER ACTS

OF ABUSE

V.1. Capacity Building of School Officials, Personnel,

Parents and Students

Wireless

Elementary

School

shall

build

the

capacities of its personnel, pupils, students and learners,

parents and guardians to understand and deal with child
abuse, exploitation, violence and discrimination cases,
bullying

and

peer

violence

by

conducting

sessions,

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trainings and seminars on positive peer relationships and

enhancement of social and emotional competence.

The school shall use training modules which include

positive

and

non-violent

discipline

in

classroom

management, anger and stress management and gender

sensitivity. The school shall likewise employ means which
enhance the skills and pedagogy in integrating and
teaching children's rights in the classroom. (Refer PD
Module from District Guidance Coordinators newly Trained
Trainer on Positive Discipline)

The programs that are intended to promote Positive and

Non-Violent Discipline include, but are not limited to, the
following:

Integration

of

education

sessions

on

corporal

punishment and positive discipline in the initiatives of the

Parent-Teachers Associations (PTAs);
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Capacity-building programs for school administrators,

teachers

and

non-academic

personnel

focused

on

children's rights, child development and positive and

nonviolent

approaches

in

teaching

and

classroom

management, to enable them to incorporate positive

discipline messages in parent-teacher conferences and
family counselling, and integrate messages on children's
rights and corporal punishment in classroom discussions;

1. Encouraging and supporting the formation and

initiatives of support groups among teaching and nonteaching staff, and parents and caregivers;
2. Implementing specific parenting orientation sessions
with parents and caregivers and other activities;
3. Implementing school activities or events that raise
awareness on children's rights, corporal
punishment and positive discipline, fostering the
active involvement of and providing venues for

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is of utmost importance to all those involved in

bringing together parents, families and children;

education.

4. Encouraging and supporting student-led initiatives to

raise awareness on children's rights, corporal
punishment and positive discipline; and
5. Setting up child-friendly mechanisms for obtaining
children's views and participation in the
formulation, monitoring and assessment of school
rules and policies related to student discipline.

NOTE: Subject for CPCs deliberation and approval

(I formulated this by following DepEd Orders template)

F. Schools shall be conducive to learning and children

shall have the right to education free from fear:

Establish and maintain a gender sensitive

(focus on childrens roles not stereotype approach like
boys and girls must do their task as oriented culturally)
environment where the safety and protection of children
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Advocate a positive and non- violent mode of disciplining

children to foster self discipline and to improve self
esteem.

Everyone is expected to be watchful in identifying

maltreated / abused pupils. (Take note of pupil/student
who is quiet. This is not a typical characteristic of a
child.) The opportunity to notice/ detect injuries, marks,

IMMEDIATE RESPONSE shall be provided to the

welts,

COMPLAINANTS as a proof of exercising extra diligence

lacerations, abrasions, scratches, broken bones,

of a good father in the school. Both complainant and

cuts,

punctures,

unexplained

fractures,

respondent shall be given due process and

CONFIDENTIALITY.

Strictly no corporal punishment shall be

inflicted/imposed on any child in school for the purpose
of discipline, training or control.

G. All children shall be protected from all forms of abuse

and bullying to develop self esteem and self
confidence.

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before barangay level. However, if parent insists to talk

the issue of their child in the barangay, let them execute
a letter in MTB or language known to them which shall
serve as security of the school for future reference.
Explicitly written in the letter that it was their decision to
bring the issue in the barangay and not of the school.
Witnesses must be one (1) from the parents side and
one(1) CPC member.

fractured skulls, burns, bites, marks, bruises, suspicious

scars, handprints, fingermarks is there.

PROPER DOCUMENTATION of every students concern

shall be well taken. Use the Intake Sheet.

Sexually abused pupil/student is a non negotiable

case to the barangay. Let the CSSDO handle in this
case. Therefore, no amicable settlement shall be made
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