From the Leader of Wellbeing
Prevention and Management of Student Bullying Policy
Relationships are challenging, especially when you are young and navigating these for the very first time. In schools we expect there to be conflict due to the sheer number of individuals all in relatively close proximity with one another. All misunderstanding and conflict in relationships are a learning opportunity for our young women at MSCW. Not all relationship issues are bullying.
As a systemic school of the Archdiocese of Sydney MSCW is governed by the Prevention and Management of Student Bullying Policy (see excerpt and link below). All school policies are accessible to the public on the school website.
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Prevention and Management of Student Bullying Policy | Sydney Catholic Schools 1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) is committed to providing a respectful, safe and supportive learning environment for students. Bullying undermines the dignity and wellbeing of each student, and SCS considers all forms of bullying behaviour unacceptable. Bullying is intentional and repeated behaviour that involves the ongoing misuse of power that can cause physical and/or psychological harm to a student. Bullying behaviour can be verbal, physical, social (e.g. excluding, alienating behaviour) and psychological (spreading rumours, sending hurtful messages or comments) and includes bullying via social media and other online platforms (cyber-bullying). Bullying can involve discrimination, intimidation and harassment. Bullying behaviours may be individual or collective behaviours which occur on or outside school premises and during or after school hours. Some bullying may constitute criminal conduct such as assault, threatening behaviours, property damage or harassment and stalking. The purpose of this policy is to support SCS school communities to prevent and address issues of student bullying in order to build respectful relationships. SCS staff will work in partnership with parents and carers who have an integral role to play in the prevention and resolution of bullying. |
Here are some useful Instagram accounts and websites to connect with to assist you in educating your daughter and yourself on how to manage/support others when conflict arises with others.
Parents | No problem is too big or too small | Kids Helpline
Happy Families
Happy Families is a resource designed by Dr. Justin Coulson, one of Australia’s leading parenting experts. With a PhD in Psychology from the University of Wollongong, he is a trusted voice in parenting.
How to Access Happy Families
As part of our commitment to your family’s wellbeing, we have made this resource available to all parents and guardians at our school. To access Happy Families, simply visit the link below.
https://schools.happyfamilies.com.au/login/mscw
PASSWORD: happymscw
Resources that may be of interest and support for you:
When kids experience problems at school
- Be empathetic first – listen.
- Stay calm and take your time – parent/carers are the adult.
- Get the all facts – what actually occurred; the reality of situation not the emotion.
- Assess whether to go to school or not – if yes provide all the information you have.
- Use the right channels if you take the issue to school – Tutor Teacher.
- Look for solutions rather than blame – especially if there has been a misunderstanding/conflict in a peer relationship.
- Stay in touch – if you reach out remain positively connected with the school.
