School takes a stance
Students say no to bullying
STUDENTS and faculty at The Glennie School have stood united on the school’s oval against bullying.
The student cohort gathered yesterday to form a large “no” for the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, which is held today.
Glennie School Year 12 student Christy Douglas said the national day was a great way for students to know there is support for them.
“It’s reassuring knowing the at the school is taking action against bullying,” she said.
Christy joins more than 2 million students recognising the day, which is an opportunity to reignite the national conversation about working together to address the issue.
“As a school it is important for us to provide these opportunities and to clearly communicate it to the community that we do not tolerate bullying,” Glennie School dean of students Jodi Blades said.
She said schools were taking more action against bullying because they had become more aware of it.
“We have seen some devastating effects from bullying and we recognise that it’s important to take action,” Mrs Blades said.
“Some of the actions the school has taken to address bullying include a number of programs where we develop skills in the girls for their personal and social capabilities,
how to regulate their emotions and how to interact together and recognise positive relationships.”
Mrs Blades said the school encouraged the students to live out its core values of respect, compassion, integrity and courage.
“We encourage positive interaction between the students,” she said.
“It’s everybody’s responsibility and every single person can make a difference and if everybody did that we would eliminate bullying from our school.”
To find out more, and to read tips for parents and students, visit bullyingnoway. com.au.