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Bullying No Way Week - Standing Together for Respect

This week is Bullying No Way Week, a national initiative focused on promoting kindness, respect, and inclusion in schools. It’s a time for us to learn, reflect, and take action together to ensure that our school is a safe place for everyone. 

What is Bullying?

Bullying is ongoing and deliberate behaviour that involves the misuse of power in relationships. It can be verbal, physical, social, or online. Bullying is different from conflict or a single act of unkindness—it is repeated over time and can cause harm to the person being targeted.

Our Bullying Prevention Policy

Our school’s Bullying Prevention Policy outlines a whole-school approach to creating a safe and supportive environment. It clearly defines what bullying is, the steps we take to prevent it, and how we respond to incidents. The policy emphasises education, early intervention, and restorative practices to repair relationships and rebuild trust. Families are encouraged to read the policy on our school website and work with us to uphold our shared commitment to respect and safety.

What We Do at Our School to Prevent Bullying

Our school takes a proactive approach to building a respectful, inclusive culture. Some of the ways we do this include:

• Resilience, Rights and Respectful Relationships (RRRR): Regular lessons that help students develop empathy, emotional literacy, conflict resolution skills, and respect for diversity.
• Upstander Program: Empowering students to speak up, seek help, and support others if they see or hear about bullying.
• Clear Behaviour Expectations: Consistently taught and reinforced through our school norms—Collaboration, Aspiration, Integrity, and Resilience.
• Student Voice Opportunities: Giving students the chance to contribute ideas, raise concerns, and take part in decision-making about school culture.

Supporting Your Child if They are Being Bullied

If your child tells you they are being bullied:

• Listen calmly and take them seriously.
• Acknowledge their feelings and let them know you’re glad they spoke up.
• Record the details—who, what, where, and when.
• Contact the school so staff can work with you to address the situation.
• Encourage positive friendships and activities that help build confidence.

If Your Child is Engaging in Bullying Behaviour

Finding out your child may be bullying others can be difficult, but it’s an important opportunity for learning and change:

• Stay calm and listen to their perspective.
• Discuss the impact their actions can have on others.
• Set clear expectations for respectful behaviour at home and school.
• Work with the school to create a plan for change and follow up regularly.
• Model respectful relationships in your own interactions.

Helpful Resources for Parents

• Bullying. No Way! Parent Information: 
• https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/

Together, we can make sure our school is a place where every student feels safe, valued, and respected.