SAINT PAULS ACADEMY

Poblacion, Inabanga Bohol

CHILD PROTECTION AND ANTI-BULLYING POLICY
Objective
In full recognition of the schools responsibilities under the Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 (RA No. 10627), the
Child Protection and Anti-bullying Policies set forth by Saint Pauls Academy (SPA) aims to promote a
safe learning environment throughout the school year thereby safeguarding the welfare of all children
attending school and its activities by protecting them from physical, sexual and emotional harm.
Goals
1. To ensure the effectiveness of the Child Protection and Anti-Bullying policy procedures and
monitor the compliance of all parties, specifically the students, teachers, administration and
staff.
2. To promote prevention of acts of bullying by developing and implementing an accessible,
informative and comprehensive yet understandable set of policies and guidelines that all
stakeholders may follow
3. To provide a caring and supportive atmosphere where bullying and violence to any student is
unacceptable
4. To ensure that students are kept safe from harm and are given proper care by those entrusted
with their care
5. To enjoin all of the schools stakeholders in ensuring that the students have the right to
protection from all forms of violence whether it is physical or mental harm
6. To form students into individuals that respect the rights of others and avoid committing acts of
bullying and peer violence
7. To implement disciplinary sanctions that adhere to schools Vision and Mission as well as the RA.
No. 10627 for offenders
8. To provide appropriate and timely rehabilitation processes for students involved through
coordination with appropriate offices and other qualified agencies instrumental to the
intervention needed by the case
9. To ensure that the rights of all students are respected and upheld in all matters and procedures
affecting their welfare

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Poblacion, Inabanga Bohol
Child Protection Committee
SY: 2014-2015

Chair Person

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Sr. Ma. Marlyne C. Pachoco, DST
School Principal

Vice- Chairperson

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Mrs. Cora A. Cenia
Guidance Coordinator

Members

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Ms. Mary Alexis Johanna L. Villar
Prefect of Discipline
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Mr. Bernardo C. Pojas
PTA President
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Mrs. Filipina S. Duallo
Faculty President
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Mr. Alexis B. Negro
SSG President

The Child Protection and Anti-Bullying Policies set forth by SPA is based on and is consistent with the
Anti-Bullying Act of 2013 (RA No. 10627)* and its Implementing Rules and Regulations**. The Policies
are developed and agreed upon by the stakeholders of Saint Pauls Academy hereby known as the Child
Protection Committee.
* http://www.gov.ph/2013/09/12/republic-act-no-10627/
** http://www.gov.ph/2013/12/13/implementing-rules-and-regulations-of-republic-act-no-10627/
*** Downloadable pdf versions are available in each page

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ANTI-BULLYING POLICIES
The Anti-bullying Policies of Saint Pauls Academy are designed to provide a developmental
approach towards the prevention of acts bullying towards students. The acts considered as bullying are
segregated into minor and major acts. As such, students and personnel committing minor offenses are
given chances to correct their behavior through a warning system. Major offenses have graver effects
towards victims; consequently they are treated with direct and immediate disciplinary action.
All students reserve the right to due process. As such, no person or persons shall be subjected to
disciplinary sanctions without undergoing a full investigation of a reported act of bullying. All
proceedings shall be kept in confidential records in the Guidance Office.
Prevention
Awareness campaigns shall be done to have a proactive approach towards the prevention of
bullying. The administration is in charge of informing and explaining the policies to all faculty and
support staff. Meanwhile information about the prevention of bullying will be coursed through a
discussion between the class advisers and students at the start of the school year.
Should the need or opportunity arise, talks regarding acts of bullying and its prevention may also be
given to the student body.
A simplified version of the anti-bullying policies is placed in the student, parents and faculty
handbooks for ease of access and comprehensibility. A more detailed version is made available in the
Administration, Guidance, Faculty, PTA and SSG offices.
Reporting Bullying
The following outlines steps that students and personnel can take to report bullying. It is the
responsibility of all students and personnel to report acts of bullying. Reports will be investigated
thoroughly. False accusations are considered a disciplinary offense.
The main goal of reporting is to immediately stop the act and prevent further harm to both all
parties involved.
Reporting and Intervention
1. When a person is a witness or a victim of an act of bullying, the witness must report it
immediately and directly to a teacher in charge and the guidance coordinator for timely
intervention and prevention of further harm.
2. The guidance counselor will call a meeting to all parties involved, including the class adviser, to
investigate the said act of bullying. The meeting will be set not more than one week after the
incident is reported. Records will be kept.
3. The action taken will depend on the gravity of the act. If the act of bullying is repetitive or
grave, this will be escalated to the School Principal. A meeting will be set not more than one
week after the report.

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Confidentiality
All witnesses who come forth reserve the right to confidentiality and safety from retaliation. The
person may approach the Guidance Coordinator in confidence and submit a formal report.
However, no disciplinary action shall be taken against an offender or group of offenders solely
based on an anonymous report.
An investigation shall be launched based on the pertinent information presented by an
anonymous witness.
False Reports
If a person knowingly submits a false accusation of bullying, the said person will be subjected to
disciplinary actions equivalent to a first major offense.
Environmental Scope
SPA reserves the right of jurisdiction to prohibit Acts of Bullying in the following places:
(ref: Sec. 3 of RA. No 10627)
1. School grounds
2. Property immediately adjacent to school grounds
3. School-sponsored or school-related activities, functions or programs whether on or off school
grounds
4. School bus stops
5. School buses or other vehicles owned, leased or used by a school
6. School buses or school services privately-owned but accredited by the school
Acts Considered as Bullying
The Guidance Office serves as the main arbiter of cases of acts of bullying. Depending on the
circumstances presented by a case, this may be escalated to the Child Protection Committee.
The following are examples of acts that may fall under either minor or major acts. However, since
each case is different, the Child Protection Committee, spearheaded by the Guidance Office, reserves
the right to discuss and determine the gravity of the act of bullying.
Minor Acts of Bullying
1. Verbal Abuse
a. Aggressive behavior such as swearing, shouting, intimidation by threatening violence
and the like
b. Abusive belittling or intimidating phone calls, emails, notes, etc.
c. Insults meant to belittle and hurt the victim
d. Spreading false accusations and rumors about a person.
e. Baiting or unreasonable teasing, for example, singing derogatory songs and inserting the
persons name or using cruel nicknames
2. Physical Abuse
a. Nasty practical jokes
b. Inflicting minor and non-permanent injuries such as pinching, slapping and the like

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3. Cyberbullying:
a. Unfair criticism, humiliation, invasion of privacy, slanderous comments, undermining,
destructive rumors or gossip on media platforms like cellphones, the internet or other
forms of technology
b. Unreasonable teasing via posts or comments in social media platforms
4. Social Bullying
a. Unfair criticism, humiliation, invasion of privacy, slanderous comments, undermining,
destructive rumors or gossip
b. Deliberate and unreasonable isolation or exclusion from work discussions,
communication and other school work related activities
c. Withholding necessary information or deliberately holding work flow so that a person
cannot carry out their duties
d. Removing areas of responsibility without cause
5. Gender-based Bullying
a. Name calling
b. Segregation
Major Acts of Bullying
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Repetitive acts of minor bullying

False reporting of bullying
Retaliation against reports of bullying
Gross Verbal Abuse:
a. Repetitive verbal threats
b. Repetitive utterance of demeaning words towards victim
Gross Physical Abuse:
a. Any use of weapons against a victim including projectiles, sharp objects, clubs and the
like
b. Violent aggressive physical harm aimed at the victim like punching, pushing, mounting
and the like
Gross Cyberbullying:
a. Posting of images that permanently damages the reputation of the victim such as
photos of nudity and physical injuries; unfair or misrepresented photos of victims
b. Uploading text documents and posts that spreads rumors, harasses, embarrasses or
demeans a target person.
c. Posting of threats against victims
Social Bullying
a. Actively and openly shunning a person or group of persons
b. Any directed abuse by a group of people against a targeted victim or victims
Gender-based Bullying
a. Any form of abuse directed towards a victim based on the students gender preferences

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Rehabilitation Process
The rehabilitation process is enacted if and when an allegation of an act of bullying is proven to
be true. Both victim and offender are to undergo a counseling program to ensure that the rights of all
parties are upheld. Depending on the nature and gravity of the case, the Guidance Office is responsible
for facilitating the proper, appropriate and timely implementation of the rehabilitation program.
1. The Guidance Office reviews the facts of the case and consults with the class advisers and
parents of students involved for any concerns.
2. The Guidance Office then recommends the course of rehabilitation the victim and/or the
offender should undergo.
3. The rehabilitation process is implemented within two (2) weeks after a case is investigated
thoroughly and proven to be true.
4. If needed, the Guidance Office coordinates with agencies outside of school to further facilitate
the rehabilitation of the students.
5. The Guidance Office monitors the status of the rehabilitation process and provides necessary
support to the people assigned to oversee the course.
6. Upon finishing a rehabilitation course, the Guidance Office conducts a final, closing interview
with the student/s involved before clearing the student/s.
Disciplinary Sanctions
Disciplinary actions are given to offenders if and when an allegation of an act of bullying is
proven upon the investigation of the case.
Minor Offenses
A. First Offense
a. Verbal Warning from Guidance Office (recorded)
b. Adviser is informed
c. 1 Week Community Service
B. Second Offense
a. Written Warning from Guidance Office (recorded)
b. Adviser and Parents are called for a conference
c. 2 Weeks Community Service
C. Third Offense
a. Considered as Repetitive Bullying
b. Escalated as a Major Offense
* See Sanctions for Major Offenses
Major Offenses
A. First Offense
a. Adviser and Parents are called for a conference with the Guidance Office and the
School Principal/School Director
b. 1 Month Probationary Status
c. 3 Weeks Community Service
d. Undergo Intervention Program
B. Second Offense

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a. Adviser and Parents are called for a conference with the Guidance Office and the
School Principal/School Director
b. 1 Month Probationary Status (in addition to the first)
c. 1 Week Academic Suspension (to be served in school)
d. 1 Month Community Service
e. Undergo Intervention Program
C. Third Offense
a. Adviser and Parents are called for a conference with the Guidance Office and the
School Principal/School Director
b. Undergo Intervention Program
c. Dismissal from School

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Case File Report

Case File No.:

Date/s of Incident/s:
Date filed:
Page (#/total #):
Involved Parties:

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Incident Report Narrative:

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Action and Intervention Plan:
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Summary of Incidents of Bullying
School ID:
School:
Address:
Classification:
Level:

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NATURE

Date of
Incident
(mm/dd/yyy)

Physical

Psychological

Cyber
Bullying

VICTIMS
Retaliation

Name
LAST NAME,
First Name, MI

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RESPONDENTS
Name
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First Name,
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SCHOOL
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Action
Taken

Recommendation

Status
Resolved/
Unresolved/
Pending

Case File
Reference No.

* Put a check () on the nature of bullying incident or retaliation. Choose all applicable offenses.
** Retaliation refers to any act against a person who reports bullying, who provides information during an investigation of bullying or who is a witness to or who has reliable information about bullying. (RA 1067)
*** Status
Resolved
- Both the victim and the offender/respondent have undergone an intervention program
Pending
- The incident is pending investigation or
- The victim and/or offender and/or respondent is undergoing an intervention program
Unresolved
- Failed to conduct an investigation or intervention. No action is taken yet.
**** The Case File Reference No. is used for ease of access to the details of the pertaining case.

Prepared by:
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Sr. Ma. Marlyne C. Pachoco
School Principal

Reviewed and Conformed by:

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Rev. Fr. John Ricarte I. Cristal
School Director

Date Submitted:
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