SINGAPORE: A police report has been lodged by the parents of the Bukit View Secondary School (BTVSS) student who was allegedly bullied in a video that surfaced on TikTok on Sunday (Sep 15).
A BTVSS student was sent sprawling to the floor after being kicked in the back by another student in the video, which went viral before being deleted.
Footage also showed the victim crying out in pain, as other students mocked him.
The incident occurred at what seemed like a Housing Development Board (HDB) void deck, with at least five other students involved.
In response to CNA's queries, BTVSS principal Jaswant Singh said on Monday the school does not condone bullying and it takes a "serious view of such misbehaviour".
He added that the school is aware of a recent video that has been circulating online.
"The incident, which occurred outside of school premises in October 2023, was not reported to the school at the time," Mr Singh said.
"Following the circulation of the video, the school immediately checked in on the well-being of the student, who did not report any injuries at that time."
BTVSS will counsel the students involved as well as take disciplinary actions where appropriate, he said, adding that a police report has been lodged by the victim's parents.
In response to a parliamentary question asked by then-Workers' Party MP Leon Perrera on the anti-bullying and anti-cyberbullying policies in place at primary and secondary schools, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said in 2021 it takes a serious view on any form of bullying, including cyber and gender-based bullying.
"All schools send a clear message to students that bullying is not acceptable and has no place in our schools," it added.
"Schools monitor the school environment and discipline closely, and take educative, preventive and intervention measures to address bullying incidents."
When alleged bullying is reported, trained school personnel investigate and provide counselling support for students involved and decide on appropriate disciplinary action, said the Education Ministry.
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A BTVSS student was sent sprawling to the floor after being kicked in the back by another student in the video, which went viral before being deleted.
Footage also showed the victim crying out in pain, as other students mocked him.
The incident occurred at what seemed like a Housing Development Board (HDB) void deck, with at least five other students involved.
In response to CNA's queries, BTVSS principal Jaswant Singh said on Monday the school does not condone bullying and it takes a "serious view of such misbehaviour".
He added that the school is aware of a recent video that has been circulating online.
"The incident, which occurred outside of school premises in October 2023, was not reported to the school at the time," Mr Singh said.
"Following the circulation of the video, the school immediately checked in on the well-being of the student, who did not report any injuries at that time."
BTVSS will counsel the students involved as well as take disciplinary actions where appropriate, he said, adding that a police report has been lodged by the victim's parents.
BULLYING IS NOT ACCEPTABLE, SAYS MOE
In response to a parliamentary question asked by then-Workers' Party MP Leon Perrera on the anti-bullying and anti-cyberbullying policies in place at primary and secondary schools, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said in 2021 it takes a serious view on any form of bullying, including cyber and gender-based bullying.
"All schools send a clear message to students that bullying is not acceptable and has no place in our schools," it added.
"Schools monitor the school environment and discipline closely, and take educative, preventive and intervention measures to address bullying incidents."
When alleged bullying is reported, trained school personnel investigate and provide counselling support for students involved and decide on appropriate disciplinary action, said the Education Ministry.
Continue reading...