School Based Feeding Program Relates to Academic Performance of Julugan Elementary School: Basis for a Plan of Action

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The School Based Feeding Program (SBFP) is an essential aspect in child's growth and holistic development for Severely Wasted and Wasted pupils among schools. To ensure its sustainability, participation of each stakeholder is necessary to enhance academic performance of their children. Academic achievement of pupils occurs within the construct of proper nutrition, living condition of parents, their support to children and their interests as well. Hence, the Department of Education strongly implements this program to improve the academic performance among pupils.

METHODS

The descriptive correlation method has been utilized in this study to determine whether or not, there are relationships between the status of the School Based Feeding Program and the academic performance of pupils.

RESULTS

Among the 250 severely wasted and wasted pupils, their academic performance had increased and interpreted as closely approximating mastery with a higher level after the implementation of the School Based Feeding Program.

DISCUSSIONS

The finding reveals the importance of SBFP implementation in every school since it has a great impact among the performance of learners as shown in the result of the study. After the implementation of the program, relationship among stakeholders was also strengthened. The school was able to identify and implement programs to improve the performance of pupils through canteen income.