<![CDATA[Bullying remains one of the challenges frequently encountered in elementary school settings. Such behavior may negatively influence students’ psychological well-being, confidence, motivation to learn, and interactions with their peers. An initial observation at SDN 08 Korong Sungai Rantai, Sungai Geringging District, Padang Pariaman Regency, indicated that third- and fourth-grade students still had limited knowledge of bullying, its various forms and consequences, as well as the importance of maintaining positive relationships with peers. Based on these conditions, this community service program was designed to strengthen students’ awareness of bullying prevention while encouraging the development of positive peer relationships through participatory educational activities. The program involved third and fourth grade students in a series of activities consisting of counseling sessions, interactive discussions, educational games, role-playing activities, and question-and-answer sessions. Evaluation was conducted through observations and simple questionnaires, while documentation was collected throughout the activities. The evaluation results indicated improvements in students’ understanding of bullying prevention, respect for peers, positive communication, and awareness of the need to establish a safe and comfortable friendship environment. In addition, the students demonstrated greater confidence in expressing their views and learned appropriate ways to manage disagreements peacefull. The integration of character education with efforts to create a safe, inclusive, and child-friendly school culture can contribute to bullying prevention and the development of healthier peer interactions. Thus, educational programs that address bullying prevention while promoting positive peer relationships can serve as an effective approach to strengthening the social competence of third and fourth grade elementary school students.]]>
