Mental Health & Wellbeing Report 

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

This week is Bullying No Way Week.

On Monday, each classroom had the opportunity to participate in a livestream of the Kids Helpline’s largest anti-bullying lesson. Today staff and students wore something purple to show support and to be a part of the movement to stop bullying in Australia. 

Bullying No Way Week is Australia's key bullying prevention initiative for schools. It provides an opportunity for schools to create a shared understanding about bullying behaviours and share their bullying prevention policies and strategies.

The national week of action unites government, Catholic and independent schools and their communities across the country. Together, we can foster practical approaches to prevent bullying in Australian schools. The theme for 2025 is 'Be bold. Be kind. Speak up.' It takes courage to spark change.

Bullying is everyone's responsibility. It takes a community to be brave and address bullying behaviours, within and beyond the school gate.

Students can be bold, kind and take a stand to support others being bullied. Parents and teachers are there to support children and young people learn how to behave in a positive way. In our community and in our school, we want a place where everyone can belong, a place that celebrates everyone, and where bullying is never accepted.

Throughout the year, students are explicitly taught the “Stop-talk-walk” routine and it is re-visited at various times to ensure students know how to use it. The "Stop, Walk, Talk" routine is a conflict resolution strategy where individuals are encouraged to address problematic behavior in a progressive manner. It involves three steps: 

1. Stop: When someone is bothering you, the first step is to firmly tell them to stop. This involves a verbal cue like "Stop!" and is accompanied by a hand gesture like holding up your hand.

2. Walk: If the unwanted behavior continues after you've asked them to stop, the next step is to physically remove yourself from the situation by walking away. This demonstrates that the behavior is unwelcome and can prevent further escalation.

3. Talk: If the problem persists even after you've tried the "Stop" and "Walk" steps, then you should seek help from a trusted adult, such as a teacher, counselor, or another staff member. 

If you have any concerns or want to report a bullying incident, please contact the office to make an appointment to speak to a member of the Leadership Team. 

Have a great week!

 

Kind regards,

 

 

Vanessa Moore

Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader (MHWL)