Protecting a child requires the shared commitment of the school, family, learners, and community. Guided by this belief, Isidore de Seville Integrated School convened its Child Protection Committee for SY 2026-2027 on September 11, 2026, to strengthen the school’s policies and procedures for ensuring the safety and well-being of every Isidorean.

The meeting was attended by Ms. Ann Marie S. Bartolome, School Administrator; Dr. Arcelita J. Gaspar, School Principal; Ms. Marie Rose Villano, Guidance Coordinator; Ms. Jonalyn Trinidad, SPTA President; Teacher Patricia Coleen Cortez, SPTA Secretary; Zamara Louese V. Lapuz, SELG President; and Ms. Lulu Enriquez, Administrative Staff of Barangay Mojon.

Central to the discussion were the principles that guide the Child Protection Committee. The participants emphasized that every learner deserves to study in an environment where they feel safe, respected, accepted, and free from fear. They also recognized that protecting children is a collective responsibility that calls for attentiveness, compassion, confidentiality, and immediate action when concerns arise.

The committee reviewed the proper protocol for reporting incidents. Having a clear reporting process ensures that every concern is documented, handled promptly and sensitively, and referred to the appropriate persons. It also allows the school to provide necessary guidance and support while protecting the rights and dignity of everyone involved.

Isidore strongly reaffirmed that corporal punishment has no place in the school. Any form of discipline that causes pain, fear, humiliation, or emotional harm is contrary to the school’s child-centered values. Instead, Isidore promotes positive discipline that helps learners understand the consequences of their actions, correct their behavior, and develop responsibility and self-control.

To ensure an organized and effective response to child-protection concerns, the members and specific roles of the Child Protection Committee were also discussed. Each member contributes a valuable perspective. With the school, families, learners, and Barangay Mojon working hand in hand, Isidore continues to build a community where children are protected, their voices are heard, and their dignity is always upheld.