Equal Oportunities/Bullying

We expect students to show respect and consideration for others:

• By deploring and avoiding violence, including pushing kicking or fighting (even in fun).
• By refraining from insults, verbal abuse and bad language (including swearing, sexist or racist comments).
• By reporting any instances of bullying or intimidation to staff.

What is Bullying?

Bullying is any behaviour that is intended to hurt or belittle someone; that makes then feel ashamed, unhappy or afraid. This means:

• Name calling
• Pushing or tripping
• Deliberate kicking, punching or other physical violence
• Taking or damaging property
• Excluding anyone from a group activity
• Laughing at or ridiculing someone

Advice:

If you are bullied or see bullying taking place tell an adult in school as soon a possible. Your Form Tutor is often the best person to tell.

If you experience racism or see racism taking place tell an adult in school as soon as possible. Your Form Tutor is often the best person to tell.

Remember it is not wrong to tell Don't try to buy the bully off

Remember: it is not your fault

Bullying and racism, of any kind, is not tolerated at the Sydney Russell School and any instances of bullying and racism will be dealt with very seriously.