Athlone Park Primary prioritises learner safety
The school welcomed Sparrow Trust to speak about bullying and cyber-bullying, to educate the learners about internet dangers.
SPARROW Trust was welcomed at Athlone Park Primary School on April 17, to engage with 300 Grade 1 to 3 learners about bullying and cyberbullying.
The counter-human trafficking organisation, which is a member of the Amanzimtoti Community Police Forum’s (CPF) social crime sub-forum, aims to equip the community to protect, defend, and safeguard children from real-world threats and risky online interactions.
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It does this through a series of workshops focusing on cyber-safety, cyber-bullying, online exploitation and human trafficking prevention.
Founding director Estelle van Eeden said, “Events such as these create the platforms necessary to start crucial conversations from a young age, empowering children to know their rights to safety and the avenues of help and support should they ever be in trouble.”
The school’s social media and marketing person, Jessica Hill, said the topic of cyber-bullying is becoming increasingly relevant as society changes with time.
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“Part of our responsibility as a progressive, holistic school is to educate our learners about the dangers they face when it comes to the internet. As part of this commitment, we welcomed Sparrow Trust to speak at our anti-bullying assembly, ” said Hill.
Van Eeden thanked the principals and teachers for prioritising the well-being and safety of the children, as well as giving them the opportunity to speak about bullying and the role of the CPF and SAPS victim-friendly services.
For more information or to book an awareness workshop, email hope@sparrowtrust.co.za
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