Bullying Can Happen Anywhere, Schools Must Be Ready To Face With A Clear System

Illustration of bullying education in schools. (Adelia/VOI)

JAKARTA - The school environment should ideally be a safe and comfortable place for all students to learn and develop. Many schools feel that they have instilled value in mutual support, empathy, and gratitude in their daily teaching and learning activities. However, this ideal condition does not immediately guarantee that bullying will not appear.

They often feel that they are grateful, have supported each other with the intention of providing benefits to each other. But in reality, there is no school that can really guarantee that there will be no bullying, because bullying can happen anywhere," said shot Fisher, Academic Director, when met in the Pondok Pinang area, Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

tipanya mengatakan terkadang bullying dilakukan oleh anak yang tidak menyadari bahwa pelakunnya tidak baik.

"What's important is how schools have a clear system to deal with this situation, by involving not only children, but also their parents," saidEileen Fisher.

The statement reminds us that bullying can occur in various forms. Not only in the form of physical violence, but also through words, attitudes, social exclusion, to behavior in the digital space.

Unfortunately, often the bully does not realize that his actions have hurt others. Therefore, the main focus of the school is not only prevention, but also systematic, sustainable handling, and involving the entire school community including parents.

Character education, a safe reporting mechanism, collaboration between schools and parents, as well as a restorative approach are the keys in creating a healthy and supportive school culture.

Commitment to education that is inclusive and friendly to all students is in line with efforts to create a school environment that is more empathetic, fair, and supports the development of each child.

In this spirit, The Independent School of Jakarta (ISJ) has now opened registration for Student Ki Hajar Dewantara, with a deadline of January 31, 2026.

This scholarship is intended for Indonesian students who have high academic potential but need financial support to study in the world standard international school environment.

Supported by The Schools Trust, ISJ is committed to expanding access to quality education through an English-style education experience located in Jakarta.

Successful scholarship recipients will earn 100% school fees during their study period.

Scholarship Details:

- Feasibility: Indonesian Citizens

- Number of recipients: 2 students every year

- Entry Rate: YEAR 1, 2, or 3

- Scholarship Value: Up to 100% school fee exemption

- Selection: Based on the potential for academics, assessments, and family financial conditions

This scholarship is named after Ki Hajar Dewantara, a national hero and educational figure in Indonesia. His famous philosophy, 'Ing ngarso tulodo, ing madya mangun karso, tut wuri handayani', continues to be an inspiration in creating education that embraces all circles.

To ensure the selection process is fair, ISJ uses an approach that is in accordance with the age stage:

- 1 - 2 years :Play-based assessment to assess curiosity, problem-solving ability, and social interaction.

- 3 years and over:Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4), an international standard assessment that measures the verbal, non-verbal, quantitative, and spatial capabilities.

This approach ensures that the assessment does not only depend on the ability to read or previous educational backgrounds.