ANTI-BULLYING SOCIALIZATION AND BASIC LITERACY THROUGH COLORING CONTEST AT SDS AL BARKAH PLUS AND COMMUNITY OF RW 15 SEI PELUNGGUT, BATAM CITY

Abstract

The community service program through the community service represents a concrete contribution of university students in addressing social and educational challenges in their surroundings. community service Group 19 of University Riau Islands was conducted from September 6 to 13, 2025, at SDS Al Barkah Plus and RW 15 Sei Pelunggut, Sagulung District, Batam City, focusing on three main activities: anti-bullying socialization, basic literacy education, and a coloring contest. The methods applied included interactive counseling, quizzes, reflective writing, and play-based learning, all designed according to participants’ age levels. The results of the program showed significant improvement in students’ understanding of bullying, demonstrated by post-test scores rising to 80%. The literacy program provided positive impacts by improving children’s reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, while the coloring contest successfully enhanced creativity, self-confidence, and community togetherness. With these achievements, the community service activities made a meaningful contribution to building a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable educational environment that supports both academic and non-academic development of children in an optimal way.