Schools should build bully-free culture to curb problem
of school-bullying
SINGAPORE: One in five primary school students are victims of
school bullies while 25 per cent of secondary school students get
bullied, according to statistics from the Singapore Children’s
Society.
In an ongoing effort to curb this problem, the society is
working together with school teachers, parents and students to
build a no—bullying culture in schools.
The society said a school—based approach requires the entire
school community to work together with students, parents and
teachers, sharing a common vision to build a safe and bully—free
school environment.
Speaking at the Bully—Free Forum on Saturday, Minister of State
for Community Development, Youth and Sports, Mrs Yu—Foo Yee Shoon,
said parents and teachers play a crucial role in helping children
who are bullied and in ensuring that children do not become
bullies.
The Education Ministry has developed a Bullying Management Kit
for all full—time school counsellors to manage the problems faced
by both victims and their bullies.
— CNA/vm