In the playground laughter fades,

Replaced by the whispers ,sharp as blades.

A child stands alone and weak,

With words that cut and hearts that break!!

Katerina VASILEIOU

Primary School Of Dystos, Greece

(Sofia,Evi, Dimitris,Vaggelis,Mihalis, Aggelos,

Mihalis)

Silent tears fall, unseen, unheard,

Wounded by each mocking word.

Shadows stretch where sunshine played,

Kindness lost, but not afraid.

A gentle hand, a hopeful smile,

Can heal the hurt and mend the trial.

Nurtaç ÖZER

TED KAYSERİ COLLAGE, Kayseri

(Zeynep, Nil, Sinem, Ela, Damla, Bade)

Let us rise, together stand,  

To mend the hearts, extend a hand.  

For every soul deserves the light,  

To banish shadows, make things right

Uğur BAYRAK (Demokrasi Şehitleri Secondary School, Kayseri)

(Zeynep,Emirhan,Çiçek,Hüseyin)

Stand together, hand in hand,
A fearless voice across the land.
No to bullying, no to pain,
No to words that cause us pain.  

No to mocking, no to fear,
No more shoving, no more tears.
Yes to friendship, strong and free,
Yes to love and unity.                                      

We break the silence, loud and clear,
Together strong, we have no fear.
All as one, a team so bright,
Shout out loud—no more fright!

Foteini Gatopoulou

2nd Primary School of Meliki, Greece

Students: Sia, Zoe, Rafaela, Konstantinos, Vasilis, Alex,  Vasiliki, Kelly, Evy, Foteini, Mariliza, Nick , Mary

Breaking hearts with words unkind,
Under shadows, pain confined.
Lost in silence, cries unheard,
Lies cut deeper than a word.
Yet kindness has the strength to mend.
Find the courage—make amends,
Offer light where darkness grew.
Reach for love in all you do.
You can change a life today,
Open hearts will pave the way.
Unite in kindness—show the way.

Marta Terroba Acha (CEIP La Guindalera)

Your roof is the sky, children.

Where you play under this roof, your menu

Empathy, love, respect, brotherhood, Kindness and gentleness.

Dürdane GEDİK

Necip Fazıl Kısakürek İmam Hatip Secondary School Trabzon Türkiye 

Students:Merve,Furkan,Akif,Miray, Ülkü,Talha,Berra,Gülse

Of friendship's light, a spark so bright,

To chase away the lonely night.

A voice speaks up, both brave and true,

To stand for love, for me, for you.

No more whispers, sharp as knives,

But words that lift and change our lives.

Together strong, we rise and say,

“No more bullying, not today!”

ELENI MICHAILIDOU

Primary school of Stavros Imathias

Students: George,Nick, Helen , Amela,Stella

Team poem

Garifallia Asimakou 

and the students:

Dimitris, Fotis, George, Konstantina.

Primary School of Dystos

Greece

Then he decided to consult with the school guidance counselor. He told the counselor that he wanted to talk at a convenient time. The counselor said they could talk right away, and they did. The counselor said, "You have to tell them how hurtful they are." But John was a quiet and introverted child, so he couldn't express himself to his friends.

One day, he was bullied again and started crying in the schoolyard. It was the first time his friends had seen him so upset, and they gathered around him…

Ayşe LEVENT KOLUKISA/Şehit Oğuzhan Küçük Secondary School-Karaman-Türkiye

Students:Zeynep Hüma/Elvin Tuana/Fatma Zehra/Hatice Kübra/Nazlı/Öznur/Zehra

As they stood around him, the teasing stopped. For the first time, there was an awkward silence, and Mario, the leader of the group, shifted uncomfortably. He had never seen John like this before—vulnerable, hurt, and completely overwhelmed. John wiped his tears, feeling both embarrassed and angry at himself for breaking down in front of them. Mario hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward, almost as if he was trying to make sense of what was happening. "Hey, John... we didn't mean to make you cry," he said awkwardly, though his words felt clumsy. The other kids looked at each other, unsure of how to react.

Damla Bayrak /Sema Yazar Primary School Kayseri/ Türkiye

Students: Yiğit/ Yaren/Elanur/ Yusuf  

Then John said “Of course you did, you tried to hurt me, and then regretted it, that is not how things work.” Even though Mario tried to be sorry about what he did, it was too late.

The next day John found a student, he was brilliant. That student name was Peter. Peter helped him to accept and react to all of those things that they did to him. Peter told John that he also suffered bullying but now it is here helping him.

Laura Sánchez González  - CEIP La Guindalera)    

  John and Peter became close friends after this encounter, and like all close friends, they supported each other in every way. Instead of behaving like those who bullied them, they made the bullies jealous with their confidence and strong friendship. So much so that, with all his courage and Peter’s support, John decided to participate in the school’s art competition. A new chapter had begun in John’s life, and nothing would ever be the same again.

Filiz Güzeloğlu /Ertuğrulgazi Secondary School Bartın /TÜRKİYE

Students: Yiğit/ Erelnur/ Said / Belinay   

The competition took place and John won the first prize. He couldn't believe it! Peter , his best friend, was so happy, too! The bullies suddenly realised that they behaved unfairly in the past and really regretted about what had happened. John was so talented that everyone recognized his talent and congratulated him! 

Aimilia Armenou 

Primary school of Stavros Imathia Greece 

Students:George,Helen, Alkeo, Helen

From that moment on, there was a major change at the school. No more bullying occurred toward any student. John, Peter, and Mario spearheaded a movement against bullying, with the help of the guidance counselor and the teaching staff. It was a success inside and outside the school. Within a few months, the news spread across television networks across the country. The three friends were interviewed and awarded for their outstanding work. Other young people from around the world joined them, defending values ​​such as respect, empathy, camaraderie.

Elvira Quilis Perelló.

CEIP Mariano Jornet Perales. Bèlgida. València. Spain.

Students: Dídac,Ferran, Teresa

Martina,Annia, Laia y Azahara.

Our Students decided that it is very important to understand the way that bullies, bullying victims and bullying observers think, feel and act.

So they shared to school's students a questionnaire about Bullying and then they interviewed the students that they admited they have been bullies, bullying victims or bullying observers. 

Here are some of the interviews.

Student A "I have bullied a kid once...We were at the same age. I was with two friends, he was alone. He said something to me and i got very ungry. I told him many bad words and my friends did the same. He was scared.. He ran away to ask for help. How did i feel? I felt a little joy then, because i scared him, but very soon i regreted. No, i would not do it again!"

Student B  "Yes, i have been a bully...There was a kid, older than me. One day he did something that made me very ungry! I went against him shouting with bad words. He was frightened and he called for help. I felt strong, because i made an older boy to run away. I don't know if i would react like this again. I surely don't want to."

Student C  "I was alone and some kids started to shout at me. They said i did something i didn't do, i tried to explain but they didn't hear me. Some other kids were around and they tried to help me. At first they talked to them, and then they called for help. I felt so scared, but i felt ungry too! After all this time, i think i should be more sure for my self and not so scared."

Student D  " I had a very difficult time, when some girls from my school started to sare rumors about me, telling lies to everyone for me. I saw the other kids, they looked at me in a strange way, some they were laughing. I couldn't understand what was happening. I got lucky, because two other girls, told me about the rumors, and all together asked help from an adult. I felt so alone, but these girls helped me and we found the solution. And the solution is to Talk!"

Student E  "Me and my best friend saw it. Two kids were shouting and threatend another kid. He was so scared! We were scared too! We were thinking what to do to help the kid. We decided to call an adult for help, and so we did. I think the role of an observer at a bullying incident, is very important! He or she must try to help and the best way is to talk to an adult!"

Student F  "I was alone when i saw these three kids hitting another kid! I was scared! I din't know what to do! If i helped the kid, maybe i was the next victim! I wanted to run away and forget what i saw! But i couldn't do it! Who would help the kid if not me? I run and called for help! The kid was saved!"

Editors of the Article:

Katerina Konstantinidou

and the students of 6th grade:             Vasia, Chara, Dimitra, Stamatis, Dimitris, Giannis, Savina, Ioanna, Petros, Samit

Primary School of Dystos, Greece

We Say NO to Bullying!

By: 6th Grade Reporters

This week in class we talked about bullying. We thought it was very important to do some interviews to find out what we, the kids, think about this problem. So we interviewed each other and here’s what we found out.

What is bullying to you?

Sofia: Bullying is when someone bothers another person a lot and makes them feel bad. It's not a joke, it's something serious.

Lucas: It's when someone hits you, laughs at you, or makes you feel like you're not worth anything. Sometimes it even happens on the phone, and that’s called cyberbullying.

Valentina: To me, bullying is when people treat you badly because of how you look or who you are. That’s not okay because we are all different.

Have you ever seen bullying at school? What did you do?

Mateo: Yes, I saw once that a boy laughed at another kid because he talked differently. I told the teacher because I didn’t like it.

Camila: One time a girl didn’t want to play with another girl because she said she was “weird.” I invited the one who was alone to play with me.

What do you think we can do to stop bullying?

Valentina: Talk to the teachers, talk to our parents, and don’t stay quiet if we see someone being bullied.

Lucas: Be good friends and stand up for others. Don’t laugh when someone is being made fun of.

Sofia: Make posters and campaigns with kind messages. Like “we’re all equal” or “always be kind.”

A final phrase to think about…

Camila: “Treat others how you would like to be treated.”

Mateo: “Don’t make fun, be the one who helps.”

In our class we learned that bullying is something we all need to stop. It doesn’t matter if you’re big or small—your words and actions always matter.

We say NO to bullying and YES to friendship.

CEIP La Guindalera - Soraya Gómez González and Sofía, Lucas, Valentina, Mateo and Camilia.

By: 6th Grade Class Journalists

In our school, we believe everyone should feel safe and happy. That’s why our group decided to talk about something very important: bullying. We asked each other questions and shared what we think, because even if we’re kids, our voices matter.

What do you think bullying is?

Isabella: Bullying is when someone keeps hurting another person on purpose. It can be with words, with hands, or by ignoring someone all the time.

Diego: It’s when you make someone feel small or scared, and you don’t stop, even if they ask you to.

Mariana: Sometimes bullying doesn’t look like hitting. It can be laughing at someone’s clothes or calling them names.

Have you ever seen bullying happen? What did you do?

Tomás: Yes. I saw a kid getting pushed in line. I told the teacher and she helped stop it.

Ana: One time, someone in my class didn’t want to sit next to a girl because she said she “smelled weird.” I sat with the girl and told her she’s not alone.

What do you think we should do to stop bullying in our school?

Martín: Be brave. If you see bullying, speak up. Silence helps the bully.

Elena: Teachers should talk more with students about respect. But also, we kids have to choose to be kind.

Ana: We can make a team of "friend helpers" to support anyone who feels sad or lonely.

Mariana: Make fun activities where everyone can feel included. When we know each other, we stop judging.

A final message from each of us:

Isabella: “Kindness is cool.”

Tomás: “Be the reason someone smiles today.”

Elena: “No one deserves to feel afraid at school.”

Martín: “Being different is not a reason to be bullied—it’s a reason to be respected.”

Ana: “If you see bullying and do nothing, you're letting it grow.”

Diego: “Use your words to lift people up, not bring them down.”

Mariana: “We are all important. Let’s treat each other like it.”

We all agree: bullying hurts, and stopping it starts with each one of us. Let’s be friends, not bullies.

By David Martínez Torres and Isabella, Martín, Ana, Diego, Elena, Tomás, and Mariana.

Differences Between Joking and Bullying

Intent:

Jokes: Usually done with friendly intentions and create mutual smiles.

Bullying: Aims to humiliate or upset the other party.

Mutual Understanding:

Joke: Both parties get the joke and smile.

Bullying: The victimized party is often made uncomfortable or upset.

Again:

Prank: Usually one-off or done in different ways.

Bullying: It is repeated over and over and makes the victim feel bad.

Scope:

Jokes: It is done in small groups, in a friendly environment.

Bullying: Can be widespread and can embarrass the victim in public.

What to Pay Attention to When Making Jokes?

Emotions of the Other Party: Before making a joke, take into consideration the mood and emotions of the other person.

Topic Selection: Avoid making jokes about sensitive topics.

Don't Cross the Line: Avoid pushing the boundaries and moderate the joke.

Feedback: Monitor the other party's reaction. If you sense discomfort, apologize and make amends.

Signs of Bullying and Precautions

Symptoms:

Constant ridicule or humiliationSocial exclusion

Feeling of psychological pressure

Measures:

Communicate openly and share your feelings with the other party.

Tell the situation to someone you trust.

Do not hesitate to seek professional help.

When you understand the difference between a joke and bullying, you can communicate more empathetically and respectfully. Remember, everyone has different boundaries, and respecting those boundaries is key to healthy relationships.

Emine Melikoğlu

Editors of the article :

5^th grade students : Ediz, Muhammed, Sena, Rumeysa, Zeynep and Ömer

Görele İmam Hatip Secondary School ,Giresun/TURKEY