Anti Bullying Day- 16th March

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by Barb Bellesini

What are you doing for Anti Bullying Day?

Go to Bullying No Way to get lots of ideas for you and your students:

https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/NationalDay

Bullying is defined as a repeated pattern done to the same person/people, which is an intentional behaviour, causing distress and worry. Bullying can be in person or online, and can be hidden or obvious.

It can be Physical, Emotional, Cyber, Verbal or Social bullying. It is NOT a once off incident. One strategy the children are taught is to ‘TALK, WALK, TELL.’

TALK– say ‘STOP I don’t like …’ This often stops the behaviour. If not then ….
WALK– Get away, find a friend or adult; Walk away, don’t stay TELL– tell an adult, teacher or parent, and also TELL them how they FEEL.

ePoster Bullying TALK WALK TELL

The Cyber Bullying mantra is:
RECORD– Take a screen shot/photo/print/keep evidence
BLOCK- Block&/or Delete contact, REPORT them online
TELL– an adult, ask for help.

Cyber Bullying RECORD BLOCK TELL

Some things to cover when talking about Bullying:

EMPATHY- Try ‘walking in other people’s shoes.’ Understanding people makes it easier to get along, most bullies have been bullied, many don’t have friends, some just need a friend, if you are kind to someone it is harder for them to be unkind to you. Often people bully for attention, as they have no friends and a low self esteem. Get to know them and it will be much harder for them to bully you.

DON’T BE A BYSTANDER- Watching, encouraging or joining in are all passive bullying. If you see someone in trouble, tell the person to STOP if it is safe to do so, and remove the victim from the danger. If it is not safe to do that, find help- a teacher, adult, other friends or call the police if you are out.

ePoster Don’t be a Bystander

RESTORATIVE PRACTICE- Give everyone a voice, talk over the situation and see how it has effected others and what you can do to make things right.

Songs: There are plenty out there: THIS IS ME- by Keaka Settle. A current song from The Greatest Showman, is a great one to play and sing especially with Middles and Seniors and High School students. Get Along by Guy Sebastian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ka1Lgd3SAI For Gr 3 up an Stand the Anthem by Charleigh & Justin Gere http://www.schoolcounselingbyheart.com/2013/08/19/bullying-prevention-through-free-songs-posters-videos-dance-and-more/ For younger students there are many songs online e.g. Just Walk Away by Debbie and friends https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wlWLwP6etE

Make POSTERS. Here are some made by Yr 3-4 Students:

How will your school wipe out Bullying??

ePoster Set

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By Barb Bellesini

All levels are reviewing or learning about how to ‘fill each other’s invisible bucket’s.’ This makes them feel better about themselves and others. When you fill someone else’s bucket, you also fill your own. Read: ‘Fill a Bucket’ and ‘Have you Filled A Bucket Today?’ by Carol McCloud.

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Harmony Day 21st March

GET TO KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOURS THIS HARMONY DAY

This year on Harmony Day why not talk about getting to know your neighbours, workmates and classmates better?? Everyone from 1-101 can do this at their own level. Ask questions about how they are the same and different:

Even though we may look different on the outside, on the inside we are ALL THE SAME.

You have to BE a good friend to MAKE a good friend.

Anti Bullying Day- 16th March

ANTI BULLYING

How will your school wipe out Bullying??

Filling Your Invisible Bucket

Filling Your Invisible Bucket

Give compliments Smile

Let people play Give hugs

Make someone LAUGH Share

Be Aware of others feelings

Help someone Use manners

SHARE Give a cuddle

Let people PLAY Be Fair

Listen Do an Act of Kindness

Speak Kindly Say hello

Ask How are You? Have fun

Fill someone’s bucket today…… and tomorrow….. and the next day …… ?