The Counseling and Supportive
Instruction Unit conducted the morning Assembly for the 4th, 5th,
and 6th Grade students. The Assembly
started with a Thought for the Day by Advaitika of 6th Grade. The students were
then shown a video made by the Counseling Unit on the adverse consequences of
bullying on the victims. The video emphasized the psychological effects of
bullying — on the victim’s self-esteem and confidence. The video also brought
to light social isolation that takes place as a result of bullying, be it
self-inflicted isolation or imposed isolation.
Dr. Shakila Naidu
addressed the students regarding the issue of bullying and its adverse
consequences, and emphasized the importance of being an active bystander. Dr.
Shakila Naidu also introduced the students to the “Anti-bullying wall” that acts
as a message board with information regarding the various daily activities.
Two Drop-boxes have also
been put up next to the “Anti-bullying wall”. The purpose of one of these Drop-boxes
“See it, Stop it, Report it” is for the students to report incidents of bullying
that have happened to them or any incidents of bullying that they have
witnessed. The students were assured of complete confidentiality with only the
student advisors having access to the Drop-box.
The other Drop-box “Safe
School Best Idea” is for ideas from students and teachers alike regarding how
to make the school a bully-free zone. The Drop-boxes provide the students with
a safe medium through which they can share their experiences instead of
bottling up their feelings. The Assembly then came to an end with the National Anthem.
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