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The Bright Side of SchoolSave Sylvester
An initiative of The Bright Side of School

Creating Safer Schools Through Education, Awareness & Action.

Save Sylvester equips schools, students, parents and educators with the tools to recognise, prevent and respond to bullying — building environments where every child feels seen, safe and supported.

Through storytelling, research and practical resources, we help communities across Nigeria replace fear with empathy and turn awareness into lasting cultural change.

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  • Educational Initiative
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Save Sylvester — a peer respect and tolerance anti-bullying educational booklet for high school teens, published by The Bright Side of School
The Story

Why Save Sylvester Exists

“No family should ever lose a child to bullying. Every school should be a safe haven—a place where every student feels nurtured, safe, and inspired to grow, learn, and thrive.”
— The Bright Side of School

Save Sylvester was inspired by the tragic death of Sylvester Oromoni, a young student whose loss moved a nation. His story brought urgent, painful attention to the reality of bullying in schools — and to the responsibility we all share in protecting children.

Rather than dwell on tragedy, this initiative channels that grief into purpose. We believe the most meaningful way to honour a life is to prevent harm to others — by giving schools the knowledge, language and structures they need to keep every student safe.

Save Sylvester works quietly and rigorously: educating young people about empathy and respect, equipping teachers to recognise warning signs, and helping school leaders build cultures where cruelty has no place to hide. This is prevention through understanding — steady, evidence-informed and deeply human.

Education

Age-appropriate learning

Awareness

Open, honest conversation

Prevention

Safer school systems

Our Mission

Three values at the heart of every safe school

Save Sylvester is built on principles that transform school culture from the inside out — one classroom, one conversation, one child at a time.

Respect

We help students understand the dignity of every person — cultivating kindness, empathy and the confidence to stand up for one another.

Tolerance

Difference is not a threat. We nurture inclusive classrooms where diversity of background, ability and belief is welcomed and celebrated.

Education

Knowledge changes behaviour. Through structured learning, we give young people the tools to recognise, refuse and report harm.

Dedication page from the Save Sylvester booklet, in memory of Sylvester Oromoni
The Book

A story that starts conversations children remember

At the heart of the initiative is an illustrated educational book designed for classrooms and homes alike. It gently guides young readers through the realities of bullying — and shows them, through character and story, how empathy and courage can change everything.

  • Real-life scenarios
  • Classroom activities
  • Reflection questions
  • Discussion guides
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How It Works

Three steps to a safer school

A simple, evidence-informed process that turns lived student experience into meaningful institutional change.

  1. 1

    Schools participate

    School leaders register to join the initiative and receive the Save Sylvester resources, framework and survey toolkit.

  2. 2

    Students complete the survey

    Pupils anonymously share their experiences of safety, belonging and respect through a short, thoughtfully designed questionnaire.

  3. 3

    Insights improve school culture

    Schools receive clear, actionable insights that help them strengthen policy, support students and measure progress over time.

School Climate Survey

Every voice counts — and every voice stays private

The School Climate Survey is the heartbeat of Save Sylvester. Because it is completely anonymous, students can answer honestly — without fear of being identified. That honesty is what gives schools a true picture of daily life, and the confidence to act on what they learn.

  • 100% anonymous
  • Privacy protected
  • Takes ~5 minutes
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School Climate Survey

Anonymous · Question 1 of 12

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1. I feel safe at school.

Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

2. There is an adult I can talk to if I'm worried.

Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

3. Students here treat each other with respect.

Always
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
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Who We Help

Built for the whole school community

Safer schools are a shared responsibility. Save Sylvester supports everyone who shapes a child's day.

Students

The confidence to speak up, the language to name harm, and the reassurance that they are never alone.

Parents

Guidance to spot the signs, start difficult conversations, and partner with schools to protect their children.

Teachers

Practical tools and training to recognise, respond to and prevent bullying with clarity and care.

Schools

A framework, survey and evidence base to build lasting cultures of safety, belonging and respect.

Why It Matters

Momentum you can measure

These figures are illustrative placeholders — ready to reflect the true, growing reach of Save Sylvester as schools join across the country.

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Students Reached

Young people engaged with anti-bullying education

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Schools

Institutions participating in the initiative

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Communities

States and communities reached across Nigeria

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Educational Resources

Guides, activities and toolkits for classrooms

Together We Can Build Safer Schools.

Whether you lead a school, raise a child, or represent an organisation that cares — there is a place for you in this movement. Join us in creating classrooms where every child can thrive.