Friday, February 28, 2014

‘Zero Bullying: Whole School Program’ — Assembly for Grades 4, 5, and 6

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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