WCED concerned about bullying
Loyiso Langeni
15 May 2015
The Western Cape Department of
Education said it views bullying in a very serious light and many cases of
bullying go unreported.
15 May 2015
MEC Debbie Schafer in a
statement said the Safe Schools call centre last year received forty-five calls
concerning bullying and nine so far this year.
MEC Schafer said any form of
bullying can have dire consequences, which is why a quick response is needed.
Ministerial Spokesperson
Jessica Shelver said parents are key to identifying behavioural change in their
children which could be as the results of them being bullied.
“We therefore appeal to
parents to keep an eye on their child’s behaviour, if your child seems
withdrawn or angry investigate the reasons for these changes and speak to the
class teacher immediately." Shelver added.
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