Appendix+7+Bullying+and+Violence+in+schools

Retrieved from [] =Bullying and Violence in schools =  Posted on [|March 16, 2012] by [|Editor]    March 16 is Australia’s National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence. Education Minister Peter Garrett appeared on Channel 7′s Sunrise to talk more about it. Federal and State education authorities have developed a website to provide information and resources for students, teachers, parents and school communities. Some of the statistics are frightening: Having a national day on which awareness of this issue is raised is great, but bullying has been prevalent in schools for decades, so unless people continue the dialogue and implement strategies to change behaviour in schools, there is little point in spending money on websites, apps and other resources. So, what can you do? If we can sustain meaningful dialogue about bullying, whether verbal, physical, online or in person, and its impact on victims then hopefully we can begin to bring about societal change where all members of every school community feel safe and supported in our schools.
 * 27% of Year 4 to 9 students are bullied at least every few weeks
 * Bullying occurs most commonly in Years 5 and 8
 * Onlookers are present in 87% of bullying instances
 * If you have a form or tutor group, talk openly about bullying
 * Display posters in your classroom
 * Incorporate activities into lessons (Fahan School, Tasmania, has made a video about the impact of bullying and posted it on YouTube. See below)
 * Make it your business to know if any of your students are bullies or victims of bullying
 * Talk to your colleagues about resources, PD or online forums that may assist in changing behaviours. There’s plenty of advice on the UK-based TES website
 * Role model positive behaviours at all times (teachers are sometimes as guilty as their students)

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