School Child Protction and Anti

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Caraga Administrative Region
Division of Surigao del Sur
District of Cortes
CORTES CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SCHOOL CHILD PROTECTION AND ANTI-BULLYING

POLICIES
Cortes Central Elementary School mission statement fortifies all our

beliefs and practices including bullying and food poisoning. The school aims
to ensure that it is a safe learning institution for all types of learners.
 As a school our mission is to meet the needs of all our learners, the
young Cortesanon by teaching them the excellent Basic Education so
that they will become literates, develop their highest potential, and
thereby become productive citizens in the barangay where each
individual is valued, regarded, and respected well.
Statement of Intent
We are committed to provide a caring, friendly and safe

environment for all our learners so that they will learn in a positive and
secure environment. Bullying and Food Poisoning of any kind is not
tolerable in the school. If there is an instance of its existence it will be
dealt with immediately.
Objective of this policy
 To ensure that all the teaching staff including the school head,
pupils and parents have an understanding of what bullying is.
 To ensure the health and safety of our school children in school.
School Child Protection Committee
1. Marites P. Alzate, Ed.D. - - Chairperson

School Head/ESP-II
2. Hon. Dominga M.Angos - - Vice Person
Pob. Barangay Captain
3. Luzviminda O. Villapaῆe - - Representative of the PTA
President Parents (PTA)
4. Mryna B. Mandap, MT-1 - - Faculty Club Representative
Faculty Club President
5. Marc GB S. Balili - - - Pupil Representative
SPG President
6. Hermelita B. Marbebe - - School Guidance Designate
7. Marichu R. Santos - Officer - Incharge
Head, Academic Affairs
A. PROHIBITTED ACTS
A. Bullying
1. Being unfriendly excluding tormenting (e.g hiding of books and

threatening gestures)
2. Pushing, kicking, hitting, punching or any use of violence
3. Racial taunts, scrawls, gestures
4. Unwanted physical contact or sexual abusive comments.
5. Homophobic due to sexual issues.
6. Name-calling, sarcasm, spreading humors, teasing
7. Mobile threats by text messaging and call or any form of misuse
of related technology
B. Food Poisoning
1. Pupils going outside the school premises during recess time

2. Teachers selling food inside the classrooms
3. Unauthorized vendors selling inside the school campus.
4. PREVENTIONS AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Initial Interventions:
1. Pupil/parent reports an incidence of bullying/food poisoning to any

member of the school child protection committee.
2. The committee member should make it clear to the victim that
revenge is not a solution to bullying and buying food not sold in
school canteen might result to food poisoning.
3. The committee member will record the details of the incident and
discuss it with the pupil to ensure accuracy.
4. The bullying behavior or threats and food poisoning incident will be
investigated.
5. Statements may be taken from a witness (a peer).
6. Every effort will be made to resolve the problem through counseling
of both parties.
7. A restorative meeting will take place between the pupils involved
so that both of them can understand the behavior. The outcome will
include agreed strategies for ensuring there is no further occurrence
of bullying and food poisoning to improve the working relationship
between the individuals involved as well as improve the services of
the registered/licensed canteen vendors and canteen manager.
8. Following the restorative meeting a written contract of agreed
behaviors by both parties may be employed for their own benefit.
9. In all cases, parents will be informed and there will be an
opportunity to discuss the matter.
10. Actions will be made to help the bully change his/her misbehavior.
11. A subsequent meeting will take place to assess the success of the
initial intervention and to decide whether any further action needs to
be taken.
Further Interventions:
a. Bullying
1. If there is no significant change in behavior of the bully a further
restorative meeting will be arranged. The outcome will include a written
contract of agreed behavior by both parties.
2. Parents will be updated regarding interventions and will be informed of
further possible actions to undertake.
3. Further actions will be made to help the bully (bullies) change his/her
misbehavior.
4. If the bullying behavior continues and counseling has not worked well
appropriate actions will be put into consideration and be applied to the
bully. If necessary and appropriate higher authorities will be consulted
or even the police.
5. It is important that counseling is maintained for both parties even when
sanctions have been applied.
b. Food Poisoning
1. Conduct information drive to all pupils, parents, stakeholders/vendors.

2. Snacks/foods serve in the canteen must be nutritious and should be
checked by the HE Teacher/Canteen Manager and the School Nurse.
3. Authorized vendors must have a medical certificate and sanitary
permit.
4. Vendors must wear hairnet/ apron.
5. Vendors must wear ID and white t-shirts.
6. Home visitation/Monitoring the work/kitchen area of the vendors by the
School Nurse, SH & Canteen Manager should be conducted regularly.
7. Pupils must be encouraged to buy foods sold in the canteen
8. Sanitation must be observed.
9. There must be covered trash boxes in the school canteen.
10. Ther must be a functional handwashing facilities in/or near the school
canteen
Outcomes:
1. The bully will genuinely ask apology to the victim and cooperate in
restorative process with the victim to achieve reconciliation.
2. Appropriate consequences will be sanctioned to be determined the

success of correcting the act of misbehavior and to educate the bully
regarding appropriate conduct. In serious cases suspension or even
exclusion will be undertaken.
3. The bully must comply to school’s disciplinary measures and agree to

undergo stress debriefing.
4. After the incident/incidents have been investigated and dealt with

accordingly, each case will be monitored to ensure that repeated
bullying does not take place.
Signs and Symptoms
A child may indicate signs or behavior that he or she is being bullied.

Adults should be aware of these possible signs and that they should
investigate.
1. Frightened of walking to or from the school (school phobic)

2. Unwilling to go to school (school phobic)
3. Begins to truant
4. Becomes withdrawn, anxious, or lack of confidence
5. Starts stammering
6. Cries themselves to sleep at night or has nightmares
7. Feels ill in the morning
8. Begins to do poorly in school work
9. Comes home with clothes torn or books damaged
10. Has possessions which are damaged or “go missing”
11. Oftentimes asks for money or starts stealing money (to pay bully)
12. Has unexplained cuts or bruises
13. Comes home starving (money/lunch has been stolen)
14. Becomes aggressive, disruptive or unreasonable
15. Bullying other children or siblings
16. Stops eating
17. Is frightened to say what’s wrong
18. Gives improbable excuses for any of the above
19. Developing sleep problems and having nightmares
20. Does not go to school without companion
Roles and Responsibilities
1. The Role of School Child Protection Committee

 Supports the school head in all attempts to eliminate bullying/
food poisoning from the school.
 The committee will not condone any act or incident of
bullying/food poisoning in the school.
 All incidents of bullying/food poisoning that may occur will be
taken very seriously and dealt with appropriately.
 If a parent is dissatisfied with the way the school has dealt with a
bullying/food poisoning incident, they must follow the DepEd
Complaints Procedure.
2. The Role of all Staff

 All forms of bullying/food poisoning are taken seriously, and
proactive measures are taken to prevent it from causing serious
damage.
 Teachers are responsible for reporting any incident of concern.
 The member of staff must report the incident to the school Child
Protection Committee as soon as possible.
3. The role of the Pupils
What can a Pupil do if s/he is being bullied?

 Remember that your silence is the bully’s greatest weapon.
 Tell yourself that you do not deserve to be bullied and that
bullying is wrong.
 Be proud of who you are.
 Try not to show that you are upset or afraid. It is hard, but a bully
thrives on someone’s fear.
 Be strong inside – say no! Walk confidently away. Let a teacher
know of your situation as soon as possible.
 Fighting back will make things worse.
What do you do if you know someone is being bullied?
 Take action! Watching and doing nothing looks as if you are on

the side of the bully. It makes the victim feel more unhappy and
on their own.
5. MECHANISM AND PROCEDURES
1. Adopt and implement the child protection/anti-bullying policy in

accordance with the IRR of RA10627 and submit the same to the
Division Office;
2. Provide pupils and their parents or guardians a copy of the Child

Protection/Anti-bullying Policy;
3. Educate pupils on the dynamics of bullying, the anti-bullying policies

of the school as well as the mechanisms for the anonymous
reporting of acts of bullying or retaliation;
4. Educate parents and guardians about the dynamics of bullying, the

child protection or anti-bullying policy of the school and how parents
and guardians can provide support and reinforce the said policy at
home;
5. Devise prevention, intervention, protective and remedial measures

to address bullying;
6. Conduct the capacity building activities for guidance

counselors/teachers and the members of the Child Protection
Committees;
7. Ensure the effective implementation of the anti-bullying policy and

monitor compliance therewith;
8. Ensure the safety of the victim of bullying, the bully, and the
bystander and determine the student’s needs for protection;
9. Ensure that the rights of the victim, the bully, and the bystander are
protected and upheld during the conduct of the investigation;
10. Accomplish the intake Sheet prescribed in Annex B whenever
there is an incident of bullying, maintain a record of all proceedings
related to bullying and submit reports prescribed in Annex A of
DepEd Order No. 40, s 2012. to the Division Office;
11. Maintain a public record or statistics of incidents of bullying and

retaliation;
12. Coordinate with appropriate Offices and other agencies or

instrumentalities for appropriate assistance and intervention, as
required by the circumstances.
Our philosophy in school is to build an atmosphere where learners who

are victims of bullying/food poisoning or others who know about it, know that
they will be listened to and believed, and that the school will take actions that
is instantaneous but sensitive to their apprehensions.
CCES will ensure that pupils feel safe and well guarded in this
institution.
 Information for pupils
If you are being bullied/food poisoned or you know that someone else
is, tell us straight away. It will be dealt with. Not telling means the victim will
continue to suffer and the bully will carry on, probably with others too. We all
have a responsibility to make sure that bullying has no room in our school. It
is not allowed and is strictly prohibited.
 Information for parents
If you think your son/daughter is being bullied, or she tells you that s/he
is, please let us know straight away. Assure him/her that we will deal with it
sensitively and firmly. If your son/daughter is involved in bullying acts we will
contact you, and we will discuss together how the situation can be solved.

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Republic of the Philippines

SCHOOL CHILD PROTECTION AND ANTI-BULLYING

Cortes Central Elementary School mission statement fortifies all our

We are committed to provide a caring, friendly and safe

Objective of this policy

School Child Protection Committee

1. Marites P. Alzate, Ed.D. - - Chairperson

1. Being unfriendly excluding tormenting (e.g hiding of books and

1. Pupils going outside the school premises during recess time

4. PREVENTIONS AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM

1. Pupil/parent reports an incidence of bullying/food poisoning to any

1. Conduct information drive to all pupils, parents, stakeholders/vendors.

2. Appropriate consequences will be sanctioned to be determined the

3. The bully must comply to school’s disciplinary measures and agree to

4. After the incident/incidents have been investigated and dealt with

Signs and Symptoms

A child may indicate signs or behavior that he or she is being bullied.

1. Frightened of walking to or from the school (school phobic)

Roles and Responsibilities

1. The Role of School Child Protection Committee

2. The Role of all Staff

3. The role of the Pupils

What can a Pupil do if s/he is being bullied?

 Take action! Watching and doing nothing looks as if you are on

5. MECHANISM AND PROCEDURES

1. Adopt and implement the child protection/anti-bullying policy in

2. Provide pupils and their parents or guardians a copy of the Child

3. Educate pupils on the dynamics of bullying, the anti-bullying policies

4. Educate parents and guardians about the dynamics of bullying, the

5. Devise prevention, intervention, protective and remedial measures

6. Conduct the capacity building activities for guidance

7. Ensure the effective implementation of the anti-bullying policy and

11. Maintain a public record or statistics of incidents of bullying and

12. Coordinate with appropriate Offices and other agencies or

Our philosophy in school is to build an atmosphere where learners who

 Information for pupils

 Information for parents

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