Lidong Elementary School conducted the School Planning Team (SPT) Meeting as part of Phase 2: Planning of SIP crafting on January 17, 2025. Participants from the external stakeholders to the activity are the SPTA President - Mr. Eddie Canada, SGC Chairperson - Mrs. Josie P. Pesimo, BLGU Representative - Mr. Pablo I. Hufancia. Internal Stakeholders include the School Child Protection Policy Focal Person - Mrs. Anastacia R. Bernas-Papillera, Faculty President - Mrs. Jessica L. Alfon and SELG President - Erich B. Fernandez. The activity is led by the School Head - Mr. Ricky C. Alfon.
Grade 3 and 4 learners are happily taking the Albendazole 500 as part of the deworming program of the Department of Education.
Lidong Elementary School is one with the Wash In Schools Program (WinS) of the Department of Education.
The provision of sanitary facilities in schools is urgently needed. Children are more likely to contract illnesses and infections without these amenities.
Sanitation in schools is a significant aspect that impacts both the general health and education of students. In terms of hygienic standards, it also has a big impact on the standard of the food served in the schools. Schools are currently putting more effort into enhancing their sanitary infrastructure and procedures, which will eventually have an impact on their economy and society.
Sanitation, cleanliness, and access to water are all essential for optimal health. To guarantee that their children remain healthy, schools should prioritize upgrading WASH in their facilities.
In order to stop the spread of infectious illnesses around the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized school-based water, sanitation, and hygiene as a crucial strategy.
Schools should work together to improve WASH in schools because they have a unique chance that no other organization has, taking advantage of the fact that their pupils are old enough to understand these crucial concepts.