Engagement & Wellbeing
Highvale Primary School is Committed To The Victorian Child Safe Standards
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind”
Bullying No Way: National Week of Action
This year Highvale Primary School is once again participating in the Bullying No Way: National week of action, 12 to 16 August 2024.
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 new hero colour for the campaign is purple – symbolising peace, strength and empowerment to take a stand against bullying behaviour.
The theme for this year's campaign is Everyone belongs. This theme highlights the importance of creating a sense of belonging and inclusion for students. We recognise bullying often thrives in environments where individuals feel marginalised or excluded, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that every student feels valued and respected.
“Positive school climates that value diversity and inclusion can foster a sense of belonging and provide a protective factor against negative peer relationships and reduce bullying.” (Australian Education Research Organisation 2023).
For more information about Bullying No Way Week and bullying prevention, visit the Bullying No Way website.
During the week we will be engaging students in meaningful discussions and activities aimed at promoting empathy, understanding, and respect for diversity. We encourage parents and carers to take this opportunity to have open and honest conversations with their children about the impact of bullying and what they can do if they need support. You can visit the Bullying No Way website for tips around how to have this discussion.
You can access the school’s bullying prevention policy Parent Information | Highvale Primary School (highvaleps.vic.edu.au) to learn more about our process for preventing and responding to bullying.
By promoting open communication, we empower children to stand up against bullying and create a safer environment where everyone can feel that they belong. If you have concerns, please contact your child's classroom teacher in the first instance.
Parent Supports
Don't forget, listed below are a number of parent resources you can access at any time.
- https://headtohealth.gov.au/
- Parentline: 13 22 89
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 or lifeline.org.au
- Beyond Blue: 1300 22 46 36 or beyondblue.org.au
- https://emergingminds.com.au/
- https://raisingchildren.net.au/
- https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/vic-en/triple-p/
Take care,
Josh Crozier
Assistant Principal