Wellbeing

Leesa Ross- Mental Health & Wellbeing Leader R.P.S

 If you would like to chat, have concerns about your child/ren or would like some support for yourself or family, do not hesitate to contact me at school via phone or email – leesa.ross@education.vic.gov.au  

Bullying – important conversations to have with your child

Rochester Primary School is participating in the Bullying No Way: National week of action – 12 to 16 August 2024. 

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

Parents and carers play an important role in helping your child 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.

For more information, visit bullyingnoway.gov.au.

Bullying No Way- Poster Competition 

Students across the school are encouraged to design a poster that reflects kindness, respect and inclusion. In the poster we are encouraging students to highlight one or more of the Bullying No Way Week focus areas: Promote empathy, embrace diversity, foster positive relationships and provide support. Entries close Thursday 15th August. 

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