Student Wellbeing
Bullying No Way Week – 11 to 15 August 2025
Bullying No Way Week is Australia’s key bullying prevention initiative for schools. It’s a time for students, staff, and families to work together to promote kindness, respect, and inclusion—both inside and outside the school gates.
This year’s theme, Be Bold. Be Kind. Speak Up, reminds us that it takes courage to create change. Bullying is everyone’s responsibility, and together we can build a safe and supportive community where everyone belongs.
What is Bullying?
Bullying is ongoing, deliberate behaviour that misuses power and causes harm.It can be:
- Verbal – name-calling, teasing
- Physical – hitting, pushing
- Social – excluding, spreading rumours
- Online – hurtful messages, posts
It’s different from conflict or a one-off act of unkindness.
Our Approach at POPS
We take a whole-school approach to prevent and address bullying:
- Resilience, Rights & Respectful Relationships (RRRR): Lessons to build empathy, emotional skills, and conflict resolution.
- Clear Behaviour Expectations: Guided by our school values: Respect, Excellence, Kindness and Resilience
- Student Voice: Opportunities for students to share ideas, raise concerns, and shape our school culture.
Families are encouraged to read our Bullying Prevention Policy to see how we work together to create a safe environment.
How Can You Support Your Child
If your child is being bullied:
- Listen calmly and take them seriously.
- Acknowledge their feelings and thank them for speaking up.
- Record details and contact the school so we can work together.
- Encourage positive friendships and activities that 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 importantopportunity for learning and change:
- Stay calm and listen to their side of the story.
- Discuss the impact of their actions on others.
- Set clear expectations for respectful behaviour.
- Work with the school on a plan for change and follow up regularly.
Conversation Starters at Home
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. Questions you could ask:
- What do you think bullying is?
- Have you ever seen bullying happen? How did it make you feel?
- Have you ever helped someone who was being bullied?
- Who are the trusted adults you could talk to if you needed help?
Click the button below to listen to the podcast, When Your Child is Bullied: Five Steps That Could Help Protect Your Child.
Together, we can ensure that POPS is a place where every student feels safe, valued, and respected.
For more information visit bullyingnoway.gov.au
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