We kicked off anti-bullying day with our odd socks to celebrate that we are all unique and different.
What is unique?
We discussed the meaning of the word ‘unique’.
I am unique because there is no one else like me that has my personality or looks.
Nobody has my hair, my eyes, my nose, or my smile. Nobody draws like me, paints like me, sings like me, or dances like me.
I am unique because God made me and wanted me to look and act exactly like I do now.
We explored our school definition of bullying by looking at what some of the words meant.
What is bullying?
We’re all able to make a choice in how we behave towards others. We can choose to be kind or helpful, or we could act in a way that is mean and unkind.
What is bullying behaviour?
Bullying is a type of unkind behaviour, such as being mean to others on purpose. Sometimes, people who bully others may be feeling sad or angry and might take their negative feelings out on other people.
What are the different types of bullying?
Our school definition reminds us of the different types of bullying – physical (hurting our body), emotional (hurting our feelings) or cyber bullying (online).
How can you STOP bullying?
We used our weekly circle time to think about the role we all have to STOP bullying. Year 1 had some great suggestions.
Our main message is Start Telling Other People!
You can stop bullying by…
saying STOP to the bullies and if they don’t stop, tell an adult – Harry
being kind to people and not hurting others – Poppy
being resilient and saying STOP – Vincent
ignoring the bully, walk away – Athena
How can you get help?
The children were reminded about where/who to ask for help.
Who could you tell?
The children were reminded about who they could speak to if the need arose.
- Safeguarding team – Miss Beatson, Mrs Freeman, Mrs Small and Miss Walshaw.
- Any other members of staff
- A trusted adult
- Someone in your family
- Friends
- Childline (0800 1111)Write a worry slip and put it in your class Living and Learning Box
Start Telling Other People.
Help at home:
Discuss our school definition of bullying with your child. Do they know the difference between falling out and bullying, and between a one-off situation and something that’s happened more than once?