Anti Bullying Policy
Bullying: What is it?
Bullying can be defined as intentional,
repeated behaviour by an individual or group of
individuals that causes distress, hurt or undue
pressure.
Types of Bullying
Physical Bullying:
This is perhaps the most obvious form of
intimidation and bullying. It can consist of hitting,
punching, kicking, scratching, tripping and spitting.
Verbal Bullying:
This often accompanies the physical behaviour. This can
include name calling, teasing, abuse, put-downs,
sarcasm, insults and threats.
What are the effects of bullying on
Students? :
We may feel frightened, embarrassed,
angry or unfairly treated.
Our work, sleep, health and ability to concentrate may
suffer.
Our relationships with our family and friends may be
affected.
We may feel confused and not know who to talk to and
what to do about the problem
We may feel tempted to feel like a bully too.
Some hints on how to deal with bullying
behaviours:
Avoid being on your own or in places
where there are no other people.
Stay in sight of peers and adults
Try to stay calm
Stand up straight and tall
Look at the person and not at the ground
Try to speak in strong voice and say something like:
"You might think that but I dont" or "Why are you doing
this?
Walk away quietly without looking back
Go to a safe place
Leave expensive or valuable items at home
Are you provoking? Ask for advice!
Talk to someone who can help you quickly
Always remember that you do not deserve to be bullied
and that being bullied does not make you a bad person
Rehearse keeping calm. Walking away and laughing off
taunts at home.
Most people have been bullied at some time, so do not
be ashamed to SPEAK UP!
Speak to
Your Year Adviser
Deputy Principal
Class Teacher
Head Teacher
Student Welfare Head Teacher
Will the advice help my situation?
Is this the right and safe thing to do?
If the bullying continues
KEEP REPORTING!!
Emotional Intimidation
This is closely connected to physical or
verbal bullying. It may involve: deliberately excluding
a student from a group activity such as a class party;
ignoring; ostracising; alienating; making inappropriate
gestures; spreading rumours; and dirty looks.
Racist Bullying
This can take many forms: making racial
slurs; spray painting graffiti; mocking the victims
cultural traditions; and making offensive gestures.
Sexual Bullying
This is characterised by unwanted
physical contact or abusive comments.
Internet and Mobile Phone Bullying:
This form of bullying is when a student
sends inappropriate messages via their mobile phones or
email. Logging into someone elses account and changing
their password is also a form of internet bullying.
When staff, students and parents work
together we create a safe caring and effective learning
environment.
Staff at Kogarah High are asked to:
Be role models in word and action
Be observant of signs of distress or suspected
incidents of bullying
Attempt to remove occasions for bullying by active
patrolling during playground duty
Take steps to help victims and remove sources of
distress without placing the victim at further risk
Talk about bullying in the classroom
Report bullying in the classroom and/or subject
programs and/or playground
Report all suspected incidents to the Head Teacher
Student Welfare, who will follow the designated
procedures.
Students are asked to:
Refuse to be involved in any
bullying situation.
If you are present when bullying occurs:
a) If appropriate speak up against the bullying;
b) Report the incident or suspected incident and help
break the code of secrecy
If you are being bullied:
a) you have the right to feel safe
b) Follow the procedures set out in this document.
Parents are required to:
Be aware of the signs of bullying (e.g. not wanting to
go to school). It is important for parents to ring the
school if they suspect their child is being bullied.
Notifying the school even if your child is not directly
affected or involved is also a must. Parents must also
be willing to attend interviews regarding any incident.
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