Our school conducted a Student Safeguarding & Protection (SPS) session focused on helping students understand personal safety, recognize unsafe situations, and know exactly who to turn to for help.
The main purpose was to empower every child with awareness and confidence. We want students to know that their safety is a priority, their voice matters, and trusted adults are always available to support them. To make this real, students were first introduced to our SPS Committee members , including the Head of School, Primary and Early Years SM, Coordinators, and the Early and Primary Years Librarian. Putting faces to names helps children feel safe asking for help.
The workshop opened with a skit called *Chain Breaker*. One person stood alone, symbolizing isolation. Another child stepped forward, offered friendship, a hug, and a high-five and the chain broke. The child smiled. The message was clear: kindness and inclusion can break the chains of loneliness and fear.
Students also took part in a powerful circle activity. They stood in a line, each giving the person in front a gentle shoulder massage. The last person in line didn’t get a massage. But when the line reversed and everyone massaged each other again, the last person finally received one too. This showed students that whatever kindness you give to others comes back to you, and everyone deserves a turn.
Next, students learned about good touch and bad touch in age-appropriate language. They practiced safety steps: say NO, shout, run, and tell a trusted adult if someone makes them uncomfortable.
In classrooms, students completed a “My 5 Trusted Adults” worksheet, identifying people at school and home they can approach. They also watched short videos reinforcing ways to stay safe in daily life.
This session gives students clear language, practical steps, and trusted connections. They now know how to respond instead of freezing in fear. Meeting the SPS Committee builds trust and removes hesitation. Most importantly, it creates a culture where safety is discussed openly, not hidden.
When children feel seen, heard, and protected, they learn better and live freer. That’s the chain we want to break and keep broken.
