Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education (DepEd)
Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)
Division of Leyte
Abuyog West District
BALINSASAYAO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ACTIVITY COMPLETION REPORT
Title of Activity:
Implementation of Child Protection and Anti-Bullying Best Practices
Date Covered:
July 1, 2024 – April 15, 2025
I. OBJECTIVES
To promote a safe, nurturing, and child-friendly school environment.
To fully implement DepEd Order No. 40, s. 2012 (Child Protection Policy).
To prevent and address all forms of bullying and abuse in school.
To increase awareness among learners, parents, and staff on child rights and
responsibilities.
II. SUMMARY OF IMPLEMENTED ACTIVITIES
Date Activity Description Participants/Stakeholders
July 2024 Orientation on Child Disseminated Child Teachers, Parents, Learners
Protection Policy Protection and Anti-
Bullying Policy to
students, parents,
and staff.
August Creation of Functional Re-established CPC School Head, Teachers,
2024 Child Protection with updated Guidance Advocate
Committee (CPC) members and
duties.
August – Classroom-Based Conducted age- Class Advisers, Learners
September Sessions on Children’s appropriate learning
2024 Rights and Bullying sessions on rights,
Prevention respect, and safety.
Quarterly Child Protection CPC conducted CPC Members
Monitoring Meetings regular meetings
and monitored
reported cases.
October Anti-Bullying Month Launched poster- Learners, Teachers
2024 Celebration making contests,
pledges, and
storytelling
activities on
kindness.
November Capacity-Building for Seminar on All Teaching Staff
2024 Teachers on Child handling
Protection disclosures, trauma-
informed teaching,
and incident
reporting.
January Peer Support Program Selected learners Guidance Advocate, SPG
2025 Launch trained as “Bata
Alalay” or peer
buddies for
emotional support.
February Parent Education Seminar Parents trained on PTA, Barangay Council
2025 on Positive Discipline non-violent
discipline and
conflict resolution.
Ongoing Suggestion/Reporting Installed “Speak Learners, Teachers, CPC
Boxes & Safe Spaces Up” drop boxes and
assigned safe zones
for learners in
distress.
Ongoing Counseling and Referral Individual and Guidance Advocate, LGU
Services group counseling,
referrals to social
workers when
needed.
III. BEST PRACTICES IN CHILD PROTECTION AND
ANTI-BULLYING
1. Strong and Active Child Protection Committee (CPC)
o The CPC was trained and met quarterly to address concerns, review cases, and
implement interventions.
2. Integration of Child Rights Education
o Lessons and activities on children’s rights and responsibilities were integrated in
Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP) and Homeroom Guidance.
3. Safe Reporting Mechanisms
o Anonymous drop boxes, a trusted adult system, and open-door policies for
learners were in place.
4. Peer Support Programs
o Student-led peer support groups provided emotional guidance and early
identification of concerns.
5. Stakeholder Engagement
o Barangay officials, parents, and community leaders were part of prevention and
awareness campaigns.
6. Use of Positive Discipline
o The school promoted a culture of respect and kindness, avoiding corporal
punishment in favor of restorative practices.
7. Responsive Counseling and Referral
o Cases needing intervention were properly documented and referred to relevant
agencies (DSWD, PNP-WCPD, etc.).
IV. RESULTS AND IMPACT
Bullying Incidents: Decreased by 75% compared to the previous school year (based on
incident reports).
Reported Cases Addressed: 100% of cases were resolved or referred within 5 working
days.
Learner Confidence: 91% of learners felt safe and supported in school (based on year-
end survey).
Parental Involvement: Increased participation in parenting seminars and discipline
forums.
Teacher Preparedness: 100% of teachers trained on child protection reporting
protocols.
V. CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED
Some learners hesitant to report due to fear of retaliation or lack of awareness.
Limited access to professional mental health services.
Need for more localized IEC materials (in native dialect).
VI. RECOMMENDATIONS
Strengthen mental health support and increase training for guidance services.
Create learner-friendly IEC materials on bullying and abuse in local languages.
Sustain and expand the peer support and “Bata Alalay” mentoring system.
Institutionalize positive discipline and trauma-informed teaching as part of regular in-
service training.
VII. CONCLUSION
Balinsasayao Elementary School successfully implemented child protection and anti-bullying
initiatives for SY 2024–2025. Through collaborative and holistic interventions, the school
maintained a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for every learner. The continued
commitment of the school, families, and the community ensured that learners' rights are upheld
and their dignity protected.
Prepared by:
MARILYN A. TUPA
School Head, Balinsasayao Elementary School
