Firstly what is bullying?

Bullying is the repetitive, intentional hurting of one person or group by another person or group, where the relationship involves an imbalance of power.

Bullying can be physical, verbal or psychological.  It can happen face-to-face or online.

In other words, if someone is being unkind to you Several Times On Purpose then you could be being bullied!​

If you have read this and believe you are being bullied then please tell!​

You are not telling tales or snitching! You have the right to be safe and happy and if someone is making you feel worried or frightened tell someone as soon as you can.​

At school, students are expected to:

 • Report bullying either towards you or when you see it happening to others. Not reporting a bullying incident allows the bully to continue with their bullying behaviour.

 • Never stand by and watch bullying take place whether it is face to face or online.

 • Walk away from situations that make you feel uncomfortable and talk to an adult as soon as you can. 

• Support staff to investigate incidents by completing a student statement form, honestly and quickly, when asked to do so. 

• Avoid situations on social media where bullying can take place and will try to persuade friends to do the same.

 • Avoid using social media or text messaging when it is used with the intention of causing offence, harm or injury to another person.  You must report any incidents in school immediately.

 • Follow the school’s code of conduct. ​