Kaleen Primary School Year 6 students Matt Beard-Browning, Amy Zheng and Taylor Wong are the sorts of friends everyone should have.
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They know how to recognise bullying, believe in extending a hand to anyone who seems upset and feel confident in telling teachers and other trusted adults when someone is in need.
The school has a strong focus on saying no to bullying and on Friday marked the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence by pairing senior students with their kindergarten buddies to make symbolic postcards and woven stars.
The students shared their tips for dealing with bullies.
"One thing is to maybe walk away and ask why they're upset," Taylor said.
"Try thinking positive," Matt said.
Kaleen Primary School principal Laurie Campbell said his students were taught the skills to recognise and battle bullying.
"We want children to have a voice and be able to speak out," he said.
"We're making sure children know violence in any way ... isn't normal, isn't acceptable."
Kaleen Primary School has pledged to weave 1000 stars for the global One Million Stars to End Violence project.
Each woven star represents a commitment towards a bullying and violence-free environment and will contribute to a public art installation during the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
