Wellbeing & Safeguarding

This year St. Bernard's Primary school will be participating in the Bullying No Way: National week of action, 17 to 21 August 2026. 

Bullying No Way Week is a commitment being made by thousands of schools and supporters across the country. It provides an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to bullying prevention. It gives us an opportunity to connect with students, staff and school communities to implement workable solutions to prevent bullying. 

The theme for this year's campaign is Small Acts, Big Impact. 

It takes a community to address bullying behaviours, within and beyond the school gate. 

Students can make a big impact through small acts of kindness and support for others being bullied. Trusted adults are there to guide children and young people as they learn how small, thoughtful actions can create a positive difference and encourage reporting of bullying. 

This Bullying No Way Week, we’re encouraging you to embrace the theme Small Acts, Big Impact. Show kindness, support others and take meaningful steps to stand up against bullying. For more information about Bullying No Way Week and bullying prevention, visit the Bullying No Way website. 

During the week, we will engage students in meaningful discussions and activities that highlight how small actions can create a big impact.  

We encourage families to use this time to have open and supportive conversations 

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 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.