China is trying to boost students’ mental health by tackling excessive homework and bullying, among other things. SINGAPORE: Surveillance cameras will be installed in places like corridors, store rooms and rooftops of all primary and secondary schools in China as the government seeks to stamp out bullying and campus violence.
In its notice, the Ministry of Education instructed each school to set up a management committee to deal with campus violence, and publish contact information such as phone numbers and emails of relevant officials to report cases to. The decision was jointly made by form teachers and the parents’ committee, added the teacher, who asked to be known as Ms Ou.
The Shandong-based China Association of Anti-Campus Bullying firmly supported the ministry’s plan and agreed that cameras would help deter bullies.