KiVa is an innovative anti-bullying programme that has been developed using cutting-edge research on bullying and incorporating experiences from previous intervention programmes around the world.

Students have now completed Lesson 4 of the KiVa programme.

Summary of Lesson 4 - 

Years 2-4 (Unit 1)

Review 

• First rule of KiVa: No one is excluded!
• Including others

Equality

• Similar - different
• Common denominator
• Taking other people into consideration

We are all important

• Seeing good things in yourself
• Seeing good things in other people

The second rule of the KiVa contract: Difference is richness

Introduction of KiVa Game Level 1

Years 5-8 (Unit 2)

Hidden Bullying

• Video Clips - What is happening in the videos?
• What is hidden bullying?
• Characteristics of bullying

Exercise

• Group formation
• Mixed messages

Speaking behind someone's back and gossiping

• How to react when you hear something bad being said about someone
• Is telling the teacher gossiping?

Cyberbullying

• Internet and mobile phones
• Respect in cyber communication
• Video - what are your observations on cyberbullying? 
• What can I do?
• Netiquette tips (online etiquette)

The fourth rule of the KiVa Contract: We will fight hidden bullying