A Safe Space for Voices
KER STUDENT BLOG
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Every child carries a story that deserves to be heard.
The Student Blog is a safe space where their voices rise - unfiltered, unafraid, and unstoppable. Through stories, poems, letters, reflections, and art, our students dare to question, dream, and create change. Because when when children find the courage to speak, they echo into the future.
Welcome to the KER Student Blog where every voice matters.
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Afrin Shaikh
Safety is my right!
Child safety is a right, its a fight, and it's all right. Guide them right, be by their side, protect them, respect them, let them thrive. Let them play, let them slay, Let them choose their way, don't lose them. Let them group up and show up, We are the future, a new creature.
Tushar Mandal
When I Feel Unheard And Unseen
I once believed school was a place where I would learn, grow, and do something meaningful. A place where teachers would guide me and where I would find friends who shared my dreams. But somewhere along the way, that hope started to fade. In my school, there are many adults, the teacher in charge, the school coordinator, and someone who leads the school activities. They often talk among themselves, but when it comes to me, it feels like they all stand together just to make me feel small. When every student is late, they only point fingers at me. When others make mistakes, they stay silent. But when it is me, they shout, they blame, and sometimes, they hurt me, not just with their words, but with how they make me feel. A few months ago, I started a project I was truly excited about. It was something I had dreamt of for a long time, something that made me feel proud and capable. I made the plan, did the work, and even invited another student to join me. At first, she said nothing. But later, she began telling everyone that it was her project, her idea. When I tried to stand up for myself, she twisted the story. She told people that I was loud and rude, while she stayed quiet, and somehow, everyone believed her. Suddenly, I was the problem. The whispers began, and soon, the teasing and harassment followed. Things only got worse. I was called into rooms where I was scolded for things I had not done. Once, they even accused me of not telling my classmates about my medicine, something that was not true. The adults who were supposed to protect me began to side with those who hurt me. The manager, the coordinator, the teacher in charge, they all spoke in ways that made me feel more and more alone. Every day, I try to hold on. I tell myself to stay strong, to keep learning, to keep trying. But it is hard. It is hard when the very people who are meant to make you feel safe start making you doubt your own worth.
Kid's Voice, Anonymous
When Words Hurt
It was just a normal day at school until something happened that I will never forget. One of my teachers suddenly called me out right in front of the whole class. He started shouting about my hair and beard. He said things like, “Are you here to study? You look like you’re 28! Kids like you are just wasting your parents’ money.” The worst part? He had never warned me before. I wasn’t someone who caused trouble. I was always a quiet student, someone who didn’t talk much or even ask questions. I hadn't even spoken to him one-on-one before that day. The Way He Spoke It wasn't about who was right or wrong about my look. What hurt the most was how he chose to speak. His angry voice, his words, and the huge embarrassment in front of my friends made me feel small and very unsafe. After that day, I was scared to ask questions or share my ideas in any class. I started seeing him as a mean teacher, someone I had to avoid. I keep thinking: what if he had just spoken to me calmly? What if he had waited and told me in private, “Please groom properly,” but in a respectful way? I would have listened and felt good about it. Words Build Trust or Fear That one moment could have built a bridge of trust instead of a wall of fear. I might have seen my teachers as people I could talk to when I had a problem, not people I had to run from. I might have felt brave enough to raise my hand, to speak up, and to just be myself. Sometimes, being safe at school isn't just about locked doors or strict rules. It's really about words. The way we talk to each other can either make us feel confident and ready to learn, or it can silence us completely. A classroom needs to be a safe place for your heart, too.


