Penerapan Budaya Sekolah 5S dalam Meningkatkan Karakter Cinta Damai Peserta Didik SMPN 7 Kota Serang

The Indonesian educational system relies heavily on character education to meet the demands of the contemporary world. The 5S culture (Smile, Greeting, Greeting, Polite, Courteous) is a good technique to mold kids' character. This curriculum seeks to instill in children a disciplined, courteous, and peaceful mindset. Being ability to make people feel at ease and welcomed is a sign of a tranquil personality. This research was carried out at SMP Negeri 7 Kota Serang, which continuously applies the 5S culture to lessen bullying and improve student-to-student social contact. The 5S culture has been demonstrated to enhance kids' social awareness, discipline, tolerance, and friendship. This research employs a descriptive qualitative methodology, gathering data through recording and observation to investigate the application of the 5S culture. The results demonstrate the importance of the 5S culture in fostering a good and peaceful learning environment, promoting good behavior in students' daily lives, and lowering bad occurrences like bullying.