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BULLYING
Bullying is a term widely and at times, incorrectly used.  In recent times, people use the term ‘bullying’ to describe anything that occurs at school that upsets a child.  One student refusing to play with another is not bullying.  An isolated incident of conflict is not bullying.  Rather, these are part and parcel of children learning social norms.  Bullying can be defined as the conscious desire to repeatedly hurt, threaten, intimidate or embarrass an individual.  This can happen when a person:
  •  is called hurtful or racist names
  • is physically attacked
  • is verbally threatened
  • is sent notes of a threatening nature
  • is ignored by peers
  • is repeatedly teased
  • has their property interfered with
  • has rumours spread about them
 West Leeming Primary School does not tolerate bullying or harassment.  Everyone has the right to feel safe, respected and valued.  Staff have the responsibility to uphold this right by:
  • Adhering to the School Behaviour Management Policy
  • Teaching our students that bullying is not an accepted part of the school culture
 Students who witness bullying or are the subject of bullying can:
  • Ignore the bullying and show that it does not upset them
  • Talk it over with teachers, friends or parents, who may be able to help make a decision
  • Report the problem to a teacher, Deputy Principal or Principal who can take action
Parents who become aware of a student being bullied should:
  • Immediately inform a member of staff or administration
  • Not approach the bully