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    Government launches anti-bullying campaign

    Staff ReporterBy Staff ReporterMay 30, 2021Updated:June 12, 2021No Comments2 Mins Read
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    The Department of Basic Education will undertake on a nationwide school safety and violence prevention drive to raise awareness on the distressing impact of bullying on the school community.

    Themed ‘School Safety – Violence, and Bullying Prevention Initiatives’, the multi-sector and inter-departmental campaign aims to mobilise learners, parents, teachers and key stakeholders in promoting a safe learning environment for quality education, and galvanise constructive community involvement in schools to curb incidents of bullying and violence.

    “Bullying, which often leads to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, suicide, low academic performance, absenteeism and school dropout, can have a direct impact on educational outcomes,” the department said in a statement on Thursday.

    The department said it has partnered with sister departments, social partners and key stakeholders for the anti-bullying campaign in an effort to curb bullying often involving learners, teachers and sometimes community members.

    “The programme entails engagement with school management teams (SMT) and school governing bodies (SGBs) on reporting and taking proactive steps to manage disruptive incidents, as and when they emerge; and a meeting with parents on the importance of playing an active role in school activities, and equipping them with tools for effective monitoring and management of bullying, as well as an engagement with Grade 10 – 12 learners,” the department said. – SAnews.gov.za

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