Organisations bring anti-bullying message to Laerskool Kreft learners
As part of SAPS Kempton Park Crime Prevention, they brought Skeem GP to Laerskool Kreft.
The Kempton Park SAPS Crime Prevention team, together with the EMPD, POWA and the Skeem GP Foundation, visited Laerskool Kreft on April 30 for a motivational, crime prevention and anti-bullying talk aimed at learners.
The session followed concerns raised by the school about a number of problematic learners and was designed to reinforce positive behaviour and awareness among younger pupils.
Photo by: Masego Mashilo
Although adapted for a younger audience, the message remained focused on the consequences of stealing, bullying, disrespecting authority and neglecting schoolwork. Learners were engaged throughout and responded positively to the speakers.
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Skeem GP Foundation representative Themba “Skeem GP” Lukhele delivered a powerful message drawn from his own life experiences, warning learners that negative behaviour can have long-term consequences.
“Bullying and doing crime will not bring positive results. You may end up being suspended from school or even end up in jail,” Lukhele said.
He also urged learners to choose their friends wisely, respect their teachers and parents, and take responsibility for their education.
“There are learners who are afraid of coming to school because of bullying. That is not acceptable,” he said.
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Lukhele added that disruptive behaviour can affect the entire learning environment by shifting attention away from learners who need academic support.
He encouraged learners to focus on their studies, respect their elders and stop bullying others, sharing personal experiences to emphasise the importance of making better choices.
Learners reportedly responded positively to the session, showing appreciation for the speakers and promising to improve their behaviour.
Principal Wynand Snyman of Laerskool Kreft said the school faces ongoing challenges with bullying and learner misconduct, and welcomed the intervention.
“We are trying to encourage anti-bullying workshops and programmes to make learners aware,” Snyman said.
He added that bringing in external voices helps reinforce the message.
“They are used to hearing from the principal or teachers, so we thought a different voice might reach them in a new way,” he said.
Snyman said the school hopes to follow up with Kempton Park SAPS and the Skeem GP Foundation to assess progress after the visit.
