Bullying In Schools

Our school is currently reviewing its Anti-Bullying Policy.

Here are some resources I have been accessing while I have been reflecting upon survey data and Government recommendations for reviewing our policy:

Four Corners - The Bullies' Playground
This website also includes a link to an excellent resources page that lists current media reports relating to bullying along with background reading and services available to support.

Seaforth Public School is mentioned in the program as having developed an innovative Anti-Bullying policy, it can be found here.

The Cooling Conflicts program involves using drama techniques to examine identifiable of conflict and to offer participating students to deal with conflicty. It involves conflict management rather than conflict resolution. It is particularly effective in dealing with cross-cultural conflict.

Brainstorm Productions conduct dramatic presentations that address different types of bullying. Ideal as a launch or follow up to the introduction of school based strategies to reduce bullying.

Cybernetrix internet safety education resource, produced by the Australian government. Aimed at year 7 onwards, but as we know, issues around child internet usage and approaches are constantly changing and some of these activities may be applicable to Stage 3.

Bullying no way!
The NSW Boys and Girls Education Strategy.Friendly Schools evidence-based school resources and professional development.

Mind Matters dealing with bullying and harassment - a whole school approach. The booklet can be downloaded here.

Bullying and victimisation in schools: a restorative justice approach

Good Sportsmanship

Today it was the third day of rain in a row, so for the first time in 2.5 years I had to cancel school sport!

I wanted to find some good clips of what is good sportsmanship, so I can have them available for next time. Enjoy!

Child Protection

Child Protection is an important Unit of Work in Stage 3.

It contains three themes:
- Recognising Abuse
- Power in Relationships
- Protective Strategies

The documents assist Teachers in implementing child protection education within the framework of the NSW Board of Studies, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) Years K-6 syllabus.

It provides curriculum materials to assist in developing student knowledge and understanding about child protection issues and skills in protective behaviours. It also supports teachers in the delivery of child protection education by discussing key concepts in child protection education, teaching strategies, community involvement and dealing with sensitive issues.

The curriculum support website containing all materials is here:
http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/primary/pdhpe/safe/cpe.htm

My presentation on 'Recognising Abuse' is available here, although it is locked by a password.
Same goes for the support material located here.