Narrative Report of Child Protection
Narrative Report of Child Protection
Department of Education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
Division of Pagadian City
West District
Lison Valley Elementary School
Pagadian City
S.Y. 2022-2023
A child who is protected from all controversial ideas is as vulnerable as a child who is protected
from every germ. The infection, when it comes- and it will come- may overwhelm the system, be
it the immune system or the belief system. — Jane Smiley
Children’s rights are grouped mainly into survival rights, development rights, protection
rights, and participation rights. These ensure children’s rights to life and existence and the right
to education, play, and culture. These also protect children against forms of abuse and neglect, in
the criminal justice system, and in employment, and allow them to express themselves and
develop as participants in society.
On September 1, 2022, with the coordination of the Women and Child Protection Desk of
the PNP, Barangay Council, and non-government offices, Lison Valley Elementary School, with
the preparation of the teachers, conducted a symposium for Child Protection Awareness.
Teachers conducted a series of discussions on topics discussed to inform the parents and
guardians. It started from 8:00-9:00 A.M. for the attendance, and the program proper
commenced at exactly 9:00 in the morning with a prayer and was followed by the singing of the
Philippine National Anthem through an audio presentation.
To acknowledge everyone, Reydenthor L. Sirad, the LVES School Head, didn’t miss the
opportunity to give his warmest welcome to all whose presence was there during the symposium.
In some of his words, he expressed his gratitude to the parents, who eagerly and willingly
showed their support not only to their children but also to the school itself. Barangay
representative Kagawad Joyfe G. Pitogo gave a short message informing about the cases of Child
Abuse in the barangay. Then the Women and Child Protection Desk of PNP discussed the
following topics: 1. Children’s Rights, 2. Rising online sexual exploitation; and 3. Recognizing
children with exceptionalities based on observable behavior and descriptions
In the symposium, teachers conducted interviews with parents about the behavior of the
learners. Teachers also invite complaints and feedback from internal and external stakeholders
about the report of abuse. Parents and guardians are enlightened and broaden their knowledge
about the Child Protection Policy. It is also discussed how to follow the correct procedure for
reporting child abuse. The symposium ended successfully.
A message from the Child Protection Policy Coordinator of LVES, Ma’am Haydee B.
Sabuero, ended the symposium by encouraging the participants to become advocates for
vulnerable children and to promote their well-being in homes, schools, and communities through
various avenues available on social media and traditional media.
Right after the symposium, teachers, together with the parents, guardians, and pupils,
designed campaign materials against any form of abuse and bullying. Posters and bulletins were
made to raise awareness about the Child Protection Policy. Posters and Bulletins are posted in
the school function hall.
Holding the symposium has been a response to the issues faced by children and is meant
to become a space to hold conversations about children’s safety. Children have the potential to
bring incredible change to our world. But first, we need to recognize their value.
Prepared by:
Kenneth Joseph F. Ebarle
Teacher 1
Noted by:
REYDENTHOR L. SIRAD
Teacher-in-Charge