DepEd establishes guidelines on the conduct of off-campus activities
by: Remy T. Dormido
Master Teacher I
Obrero Elementary School
Central Butuan District 2
In support of the K to 12 Curriculum implementation, the Department of Education (DepEd) establishes guidelines on the conduct of co-curricular and extra-curricular off-campus activities for pub and private schools.
As per DepEd Order No. 66, s. 2017, all co-curricular and extra-curricular activities will adhere to the following:
a. Ensure relevance and alignment with the educational competencies of the K to 12 Curriculum and leadership development of learners;
b. uphold child protection principles and that no learner shall be disadvantaged in any form; and
c. observe the safety and security protocols for all participants before, during and after the activity.
The policy helps provide general and specific guidance pertaining to the roles of relevant stakeholders, safety and security measures, and accountability mechanisms.
The off-campus activities shall not be used as a means to raise funds for the school or an association. All curricular and nationally mandated off-campus activities shall be subject to existing policies governing them and to get the full benefits of the off-campus activity, post activity processing must be conducted. ###
