Wellbeing News

Bullying Surveys 

On 'Bully No Way Day', all present students completed our termly school bullying survey.  The children are asked to answer the following three statements-

I have been bullied by someone at Holy Family this term- yes/no

I have seen someone be bullied this term- yes/no

I have seen a student show kindness to someone in need this term- yes/no

From the initial survey results, I interviewed all students who answered yes to the first two statements to determine the extent of the bullying.  

Some of the incidents have involved-

-name calling, teasing

-laughing at others

-taking equipment from others

-deliberate annoyance

-some physical hurt e.g hitting

-exclusion from games

Some of the reported incidents were a 'one off' incident which is not classified as bullying, but those that were repeated behaviours by certain children are being followed up by myself and the classroom teachers.  It was great to hear that all students were able to use a strategy they knew to remove themself from the situation.

Overall data from these interviews have determined that 5% of our students experienced bullying, either directly or saw a form of bullying toward another student.  

We continually strive to teach our students about how to interact positively with others, and strategies that can be used if they experience ay difficulties when interacting with others.

On a positive note, 90% of our students have witnessed someone showing kindness to another student last term.

We continue to direct our Year 3-6 students to use our online Student Bullying Report link to report any incidents of Bullying that occur, and for our Prep-2 students to report any incidents to their classroom teacher or myself.

Eithne King

Wellbeing Leader