Unisa Yogyakarta Community Service Students Raise Awareness About Anti-Bullying and Cyberbullying

Students from the 32nd Community Service Program (KKN) of Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (Unisa) Yogyakarta conducted an anti-bullying and cyberbullying awareness program at SDN Sindet, Trimulyo, Jetis, on Wednesday (August 13, 2025). This awareness activity was aimed at preventing bullying in the school environment.

The activity was attended by all 16 students of class VI B and was accompanied by the principal, homeroom teachers, and guided by field supervisors from Unisa Yogyakarta. This socialization activity was motivated by the increasing incidence of bullying, especially in elementary schools. Bullying and cyberbullying not only affect students physically, but also psychologically, such as lowering their self-confidence, causing fear, and disrupting their academic performance.

In his speech, the principal of SDN Sindet, Sudaryono SD, hoped that this anti-bullying and cyberbullying socialization could be a valuable lesson, not only for one class, but also as an example for other classes.

Field Supervisor Alfian Muhazir also opened the event with a message urging students to remain enthusiastic and never give up in the face of bullying. “And to use it as a stepping stone to continue developing academically and non-academically,” said Alfian.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Unisa Yogyakarta Community Service Program Group, Julian Dwi Prasetya, said that this activity aimed to deepen understanding of bullying and cyberbullying, as well as encourage all students to be great friends without bullying.

The socialization activity began with a simple dance routine combined with an anti-bullying song. Each movement and lyric had its own meaning so that students were expected to not only listen to the song, but also see the meaning contained within it. The dance routine and song conveyed the message clearly, were easy to remember, and were also enjoyable for the children.

After the performance, the activity continued with a presentation on bullying and cyberbullying. The presenter explained the definition, forms, and examples of cases that often occur in schools. In addition, strategies for dealing with bullying were also presented, such as reporting to parents or teachers, maintaining self-confidence, and showing achievements as proof that bullying cannot hinder academic and non-academic development.

After the presentation, the activity continued with an ice-breaking clapping pattern to restore the students’ focus and enthusiasm. The classroom atmosphere became cheerful, and the students were more enthusiastic and active in the question and answer session. To conclude, they wrote down the effects of bullying and cyberbullying on sticky notes and stuck them on characters on the projector board. This activity trained them to express their opinions courageously and deepened their understanding of the importance of avoiding bullying and its negative effects on themselves and others.

In conclusion, the Anti-Bullying and Cyberbullying socialization at SDN Sindet is expected to increase students’ understanding of the risks and impacts. Through songs, movements, material delivery, ice breaking, and interactive exercises, students are encouraged to be more courageous, confident, and able to voice their opinions. The hope is that they can become role models in creating a safe, comfortable, and bullying-free school environment.