Bullying No Way Week - 11th to 15th August

This year's theme 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 speak up to support others being bullied. Trusted adults are there to support children and young people as they learn how to be kind to each other and report bullying.

This Bullying No Way Week, we’re asking students, schools, families and communities to be bold and say something, be kind and support someone, and be proud to speak up against bullying.' (https://qedgov.eventsair.com/cmspreview/2025-bullying-no-way-week/theme)

At Malvern Primary School we aim to create a safe and supportive school community for everyone. Parents are an important part of our work to prevent bullying and to respond effectively if it happens. Stopping bullying involves everyone.

Bullying – important conversations to have with your child.

Malvern Primary School is proud to participate in the Bullying No Way: National week of action – 11 to 15 August 2025.

By working collaboratively within our community, we can collectively help reduce bullying.

Families play an important role in helping children understand bullying and know how to respond to it.

If your child tells you about things at school, or you observe something in public that involves conflict or bullying, take the opportunity to talk about what bullying is. You can learn more about what defines bullying at bullyingnoway.gov.au.

Questions you could ask:

- What do you think bullying is?

-Have you seen it? How did you feel?

-Have you ever felt scared at school or online because of bullying?

-As well as me, who are the other adults you would talk to when it comes to things like bullying?

-Have you or your friends left other kids out on purpose? Do you think that was bullying? Why or why not?

-Have you ever tried to help someone who is being bullied? What happened? What would you do if it happens again?

Remind your child that bullying is never okay and discuss how they can respond safely if they experience or witness it.

Encourage them to seek help from a trusted adult and keep seeking support if needed. By promoting open communication, we empower children to stand up against bullying and create a safer environment where everyone can feel that they belong.

For more information visit bullyingnoway.gov.au

Other website you may find helpful include:

https://www.esafety.gov.au/

https://kidshelpline.com.au/

Robyn James

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