Earlier this week, Year 4 took part in Odd Socks Day as part of Anti-bullying Week.
What is bullying?
We started by talking about what bullying actually means and how it is different from being rude or mean. We learned that:
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Being rude is when someone says or does something hurtful, as a one-off and is unintentional.
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Being mean is when someone hurts another on purpose, as a one-off and is intentional.
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Bullying is when someone hurts someone, intentionally several times on purpose.
What can we do?
We discussed what we should do if we see someone being bullied including:
- tell a trusted adult,
- stand up for others safely, and
- be kind to everyone.
We learned about the different roles people can take in a situation where someone is being bullied. You can learn more about this here: Anti-bullying Alliance video
The children shared excellent ideas about how they can help make our school a happy and healthy place for all.
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Year 4 showed wonderful compassion during our discussions showing that they truly understand that kindness and respect matter everywhere all the time.
Help at home: Together, watch the video about the different roles in bullying situations. Discuss what bullying is and what your child should do if they’re being bullied or think someone else is either in person or online.