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Prevention and Management of Student Bullying Policy<\/b><\/h4>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a systemic school of the Archdiocese of Sydney MSCW is governed by the <\/span>Prevention and Management of Student Bullying Policy<\/span><\/a> (see excerpt and link below)<\/span><\/i>. All school policies are accessible to the public on the school website.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prevention and Management of Student Bullying Policy | Sydney Catholic Schools<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

1. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE<\/b><\/p>\n

Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) is committed to providing a respectful, safe and supportive<\/span><\/p>\n

learning environment for students. <\/span>Bullying undermines the dignity and wellbeing of each<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

student, and SCS considers all forms of bullying behaviour unacceptable.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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Bullying is intentional and repeated behaviour that involves the ongoing misuse of power that can cause physical and\/or psychological harm to a student.<\/i><\/b> 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).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bullying can involve discrimination, intimidation and harassment. Bullying behaviours may be <\/span>individual or collective behaviours which occur on or outside school premises and during or <\/span>after school hours. Some bullying may constitute criminal conduct such as assault, threatening <\/span>behaviours, property damage or harassment and stalking.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The purpose of this policy is to support SCS school communities to prevent and address issues of <\/span>student bullying in order to build respectful relationships. SCS staff will work in partnership with <\/span>parents and carers who have an integral role to play in the prevention and resolution of bullying.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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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.<\/b><\/p>\n

ReachOut Parents<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

ReachOut Australia<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

ReachOut Instagram\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Parents | No problem is too big or too small | Kids Helpline<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/kidshelpline.com.au\/teens<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Kids Helpline Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

eSafety Commissioner<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

eSafety Commissioner Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Happy Families\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Happy Families<\/b> is a resource designed by Dr. Justin Coulson, one of Australia\u2019s leading parenting experts. With a PhD in Psychology from the University of Wollongong, he is a trusted voice in parenting.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Access Happy Families<\/b><\/p>\n

As part of our commitment to your family\u2019s wellbeing, we have made this resource available to all parents and guardians at our school. To access Happy Families, simply visit the link below.<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/schools.happyfamilies.com.au\/login\/mscw<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

PASSWORD:<\/b> happymscw<\/span><\/p>\n

Resources that may be of interest and support for you:<\/span><\/p>\n

When kids experience problems at school<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n