Anti Bullying Policy

Our Commitment

At Zhonghua Primary School, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued, competent and empowered in their learning journey. We are committed to creating a caring and enabling school environment where all students can flourish and develop positive relationships with their peers.

Our approach focuses on teaching kindness, empathy, and respect whilst addressing any hurtful behaviour that may arise. We work together as a school community – staff, students, and parents – to ensure everyone feels they belong.

What is bullying?

Bullying involves persistent and intentional hurtful acts. It can take various forms as follows:

Verbal: Name-calling, spreading rumours, or making threats
Social exclusion: Deliberately leaving someone out, or encouraging others to ignore someone
Physical actions: Pushing, hitting, or damaging someone's belongings
Cyber bullying: Using online technology like phones, computers, or social media to hurt or embarrass others on purpose and repeatedly

The school’s firm stance against hurtful behaviours

The school takes a firm stance against all forms of hurtful behaviours, from once-off, insensitive comments to persistent intentional acts of bullying and physical violence.

How to Report Concerns

We are here to listen and help. If you would like to bring an incident to our attention, you can reach out to us via any of the following methods:

Inform Form Teacher, Discipline Master, Year Head or School Leaders
Call: 6283 5413
Email: zhonghua_ps@moe.edu.sg
[Non-urgent cases only] Online reporting form:
https://go.gov.sg/zps-incident-reporting-form

How We Respond

Our Approach	What We Will Do
Address	Immediate physical and psychological safety measures for all students involved Prompt investigation and timely updates, subject to case complexity Partnership with parents throughout the process, including informing parents at the earliest opportunity
Correct & Replace	Consequences, including disciplinary actions, conduct grade adjustments, learning prosocial skills and reconciliation of relationships

Preventive Approach

Take a firm stance against hurtful behaviours and bullying
Foster a caring and enabling school environment, with positive teacher-student relationships and strong peer support structure with trained student leaders
Conduct Character & Citizenship Education lessons on empathy, conflict management, resilience and cyber wellness

Have regular communications with staff and students

How Parents Can Support

Talk regularly with your child about school experiences and friendships
Teach respectful behaviour and reinforce healthy digital habits at home
Monitor your child’s online and offline interactions and activities
Share concerns promptly with your child’s Form Teacher or Year Head
Work collaboratively with school on agreed interventions
Model positive behaviour in your own interactions, such as being calm and respectful in communications
Use 'teachable moments' in your daily interactions with your child to explain why certain conduct is inappropriate

We review this policy regularly to make sure it continues to serve our school community well. Together, as a school community, we shape our students’ character, strengthen relationships, and build caring communities.