Enhancement Measures of Project REA (Reassuring that Everyone is Active) for WINS at Durungao Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Children spend most of their time for learning in schools. Every child friendly school requires promotion of health, adequate water and sanitary facilities, and proper practices conducive to maintaining health. An efficient and effective implementation of WINS to learners can help them to become healthier and perform better in school. Through this study, the researcher wishes to have a sustainable WINS for a healthy school environment for the pupils of Durungao Elementary School.

METHODS

This research study employed the descriptive type of research to determine development observed after the implementation of the action plan of WINS in DES. An observation checklist was used by the researcher. This tool provided information on changes on how well the facilities and practices of WINS in DES were utilized. The researcher used the non-sampling procedures including all the teachers. All the data were organized and consolidated in a series of tables with analysis and interpretation.

RESULTS

There were no handwashing facilities outside the classrooms of the school grounds at DES in School Year 2016-2017. Only a lavatory was present in the school canteen. DES has only 3 comfort rooms for the reason that the administration has not decided where to place an additional segregated, male and female comfort rooms. Last School Year, there was a great problem in potable water in DES due to scheduled access to water supply controlled by the barangay due to water tank damage. There was no designated sanitary area (for students with periods) in DES a year ago because it was usually done by female pupils in the shared comfort rooms. After implementing the action plan, handwashing facilities are visible and functional. Separate comfort rooms for male and female were constructed and being used bythe pupils properly. Potable water became accessible, sustainable, clean, and safe. Sanitary rooms are present and functional.

DISCUSSIONS

The enhancement measures used in the continuous reorientation of WINS program to pupils, teachers, and different stakeholders. The researcher recommends tapping more stakeholders and partners in the construction and improvement of hand washing facilities. Separate comfort rooms with urinals for male pupils are being considered. Measures must be made to monitor if the pupils apply learned hygienic practices at home. Close monitoring and evaluation of the program must be implemented to reassure that everyone is active for WINS at DES.