Student Wellbeing

Proudly supporting Bullying No Way: National Week of Action

This year St Joseph's School will again be participating in the Bullying No Way: National Week of Action, 17 to 21 August 2026.

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. 

Next Monday 17th August all classes will be taking part in the Kids Helpline Largest Anti-Bullying Lesson.

St Joseph's Students will be tuning in with their classes to this Kids Helpline Livestream at the following times next Momnday 17th August:

Grades P-2: 11.30am-12pm (AEST)

Grades 3-6: 12.30pm-1pm (AEST)

OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR EACH OF OUR CLASSES TO LEARN ABOUT EACH DAY: 

The theme for this year's campaign is Small Acts, Big Impact.

EACH MORNING, THE CLASSES WILL ADDRESS ASPECTS OF THIS THEME AS PART OF OUR REGULAR MORNING CIRCLE. 

It takes a community to address bullying behaviours, within and beyond the school gate.

Students can make a big impact through small acts of kindness and support for others being bullied.  Trusted adults are there to guide children and young people as they learn how small, thoughtful actions can create a positive difference and encourage reporting of bullying.

This Bullying No Way Week, we’re encouraging you to embrace the theme Small Acts, Big Impact.  Show kindness, support others and take meaningful steps to stand up against bullying.

Working together to reduce bullying

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

Families play an important role in helping children 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 about Bullying No Way Week and bullying prevention, visit the Bullying No Way website.

Kind Regards,

Jenny Todd

(Mental Health & Wellbeing Leader)

jennyt@sjsorrento.catholic.edu.au