Schools should build bully-free culture to curb problem of school-bullying
By Zhang Tingjun, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 06 June 2009 1927 hrs Schools should build bully-free culture to curb problem of school-bullying SINGAPORE : One in five primary school students are victims of school bullies while 25 per cent of secondary school students get bullied , according to statistics from the Singapore Children's Society. In an ongoing effort to curb this problem, the society is working together with school teachers, parents and students to build a no-bullying culture in schools . The society said a school-based approach requires the entire school community to work together with students, parents and teachers, sharing a common vision to build a safe and bully-free school environment. Speaking at the Bully- Free Forum on Saturday, Minister of State for Community Development , Youth and Sports, Mrs Yu-Foo Yee Shoon , said parents and teachers play a crucial role in helping children who are bullied and in ensuring that children do not become bullies...