Anti-Bullying Week at Four Forest Zug offered our students a thoughtful and engaging opportunity to explore what kindness, friendship and responsibility look like in everyday school life. As a small, family-oriented community, we place great importance on ensuring that every child feels safe, supported and connected – and this week provided a meaningful way to strengthen that foundation.

A Week Rooted in Community, Curiosity and Integrity

This year’s intention was clear: to deepen our sense of community and help students reflect on what it means to build healthy, respectful friendships. Throughout the week, our school values came to life in age-appropriate ways:

  • Community – nurturing strong relationships within each class and across the school.

  • Curiosity – exploring what makes us similar, what makes us different and how these differences can be celebrated.

  • Integrity – recognising when we make mistakes and thinking openly about how to make positive changes.

These themes gave children a gentle and supportive framework for understanding their role in creating a welcoming school environment.

Activities That Connected With Every Class

Each class explored Anti-Bullying Week in ways that matched their developmental stage and unique group dynamic. Teachers guided discussions about what “anti-bullying” means, while students contributed ideas and chose activities that felt meaningful to them.

  • Grade 4 took a deep look at how to be an active bystander, thinking about how to step in and support friends in real situations.

  • Younger classes created posters, messages and visual reminders of kindness and friendly behaviour.

  • Across the school, classes crafted unique projects that reflected their own ideas and priorities, making the week truly student-led.

A Bilingual Approach for a Bilingual Community

To reflect the diversity of our school, Anti-Bullying Week was introduced in English and also connected to Anti-Mobbing Woche, the broader Swiss initiative.
Students watched an SRF video featuring children across Switzerland dancing to Alle anders, alle stark in Swiss German—a joyful celebration of individuality and strength. Each class had the chance to learn the song and dance, blending local culture with our international school identity.

This bilingual approach ensured that both Swiss families and those new to the country felt included and represented.

Developing Social and Emotional Skills

Throughout the week, students strengthened key social-emotional skills that help them navigate friendships and solve conflicts constructively:

  • reflecting on kindness and how small actions make a difference

  • understanding how words can uplift or harm

  • learning the importance of thinking before speaking

  • exploring the role of the bystander and how to step in safely

  • taking responsibility for their choices and behaviour

These conversations helped students gain confidence in supporting others and in understanding the impact of their own actions.

Connected to Our Ongoing Wellbeing Work

Anti-Bullying Week builds naturally on our broader wellbeing programme. Every week, students participate in Class Council, where they can raise concerns, discuss challenges and collaborate on solutions. Earlier this school year, they took part in our first Wellbeing Day, gaining tools and ideas to support their own emotional health.

Because wellbeing is woven into everyday routines, children experience consistency and stability—something particularly valuable in a school offering all-day care and small class sizes.

Reflections From Our Students

One Grade 6 student captured the atmosphere of the week perfectly when they said:

“Why do we have Anti-Mobbing Woche? We are kind to each other every day.”

This sentiment reflects the strong relationships and caring behaviour that already define our school—and why we continue nurturing them.

Looking Ahead

Our next community-focused initiative is the School Parliament, where class representatives will meet with the Head of School to share ideas, feedback and suggestions. This is a valuable opportunity for students to practise leadership, responsibility and constructive communication.

Why Four Forest’s Approach Makes a Difference

At Four Forest Zug, wellbeing is strengthened by the unique environment we provide:

  • small classes, allowing teachers to truly know every child

  • all-day care, offering stability and continuous support

  • close relationships, built on trust, consistency and genuine interest

  • a bilingual school culture, inclusive of both Swiss and international families

This combination creates a safe, warm environment where children feel seen, valued and encouraged to grow. Anti-Bullying Week reinforced these strengths by helping students understand how to contribute to the caring community that makes Four Forest special.