RATIONALE
It is an expectation at LaSalle Catholic College Bankstown that every student will be able to spend the day both in and out of the classroom free from any form of intimidation and bullying. (Issues around this policy are addressed in the Countering Harassment Policy)
The school recognises the rights and responsibilities of all students:
1. to feel safe at all times;
2. to be happy and contented in their time at school each day;
3. to know that the school is a place of non violence;
4. to show care, concern and respect towards all other persons;
5. to be able to talk to someone about problems around bullying.
Definition
Bullying is said to occur when there is a pattern of oppressive behaviour by a person or group over another. It is a form of anti-social behaviour which is based on an abuse of power where there is a wilful and conscious desire to hurt, tease, threaten or frighten someone.
In its nature, bullying may be:
- verbal
- physical
- social
- psychological
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
GUIDELINES
- Staff must be diligent in their role as supervisors in the classroom and school playground.
- All incidents of bullying or intimidation reported to staff will be brought to the attention of the appropriate year group Pastoral Coordinator and Assistant Principal.
- That a ‘zero tolerance’ for bullying or other intimidative types of behaviour be understood by parents, teachers and students.
- Parents are encouraged to contact the school should instances of bullying or intimidation arise out of school related instances.
- That victims of bullying be provided with support and care.
- That perpetrators of bullying be provided with counseling before they are allowed to return to school.
- That the Pastoral Care program will provide students with strategies in how to deal with intimidation and bullying.
- That the ‘anti bullying’ policy be imbedded in the total culture of the school including the teaching and learning that takes place across the KLA’s.
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