Kempton Park SAPS tackles bullying during school awareness talk

Kempton Park SAPS Social Crime Prevention, together with People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) and Tutela Family Care, Kempton Park, visited Shangri-la Academy on August 13 for a school talk aimed at bullying.

The session, themed ‘Be a Buddy, not a Bully’, focused on the impact of bullying on learners, families and communities, while encouraging learners to help create a safer and healthier school environment.

A short video demonstrating the pattern and effects of bullying was shown to learners. They were also taught about different forms of bullying, its consequences, school discipline, parental involvement and the potential legal consequences of bullying.

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According to Kempton Park SAPS Social Crime Prevention coordinator Sergeant Constance Ramawela, the session focused on correcting harmful behaviour and helping learners understand how they can contribute to a safer school environment.

“Learners were given safety tips and encouraged to report any form of bullying to their parents, teachers or a trusted adult,” said Ramawela.

The learners also took a pledge to promote kindness, respect and safety at school and to stand up against bullying.

Pamphlets containing information on bullying, gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), drugs and alcohol abuse were distributed to the learners.

Ramawela said the school management appreciated the interactive session and committed to continuing to work with parents and the police to help keep learners safe.