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ROSEBUD PRIMARY SCHOOL

ANTI-BULLYING /ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

PURPOSE

· Rosebud Primary School is committed to providing a safe and caring environment that promotes the personal growth and self-esteem of all school community members.

· Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment awareness is essential in the development of this environment.

AIMS

1. To promote the principles contained in the School's Student Code of Conduct and Student Welfare Policies, DE&T Anti-discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy and the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act.

2. To develop awareness that Rosebud Primary School does not tolerate bullying or harassment in any form..

DEFINITIONS and EXAMPLES of BULLYING and HARASSMENT

1. Bullying and harassment are defined as direct or indirect acts of aggression or intimidation causing embarrassment, stress, pain or discomfort to another person and may be inflicted by individuals or groups. These acts are unwelcome and unreciprocated.

2. Bullying and harassment can be in many forms including physical, verbal, gesturing and exclusion. It can be planned or unintentional.

Physical

Hitting
Kicking
Spitting
Throwing objects
Removing, interfering with or hiding personal belongings
Patting, pinching, touching, fondling or brushing against another persons body
Encouraging, influencing or directing another person or group to undertake any physical actions towards another person or group

Non Physical

Spreading rumours
Verbal insults and name-calling
Suggestive comments concerning appearance or personal attributes
Repeated unwanted requests for a relationship
Unwelcome personal questions
Offensive phone calls, words or images transmitted in any form
Threatening or obscene gestures
Offensive staring
Frequent and deliberate exclusion from a group
Encouraging, influencing or directing another person or group to undertake any of these actions towards another person or group

GUIDELINES

1. The School will promote awareness and recognition of instances of bullying and harassment.

2. All members of the school community will report instances of bullying and harassment.

3. The school will respond to those who seek help as the victims of bullying and harassment by providing appropriate counseling and support and by acting to prevent its continuation.

4. Perpetrators of bullying and harassment will be provided with relevant and appropriate counseling and support.

5. Possible consequences for perpetrators of bullying and harassment include counseling, conciliation, mediation, and disciplinary action. Students will be made aware that bullying and harassment could lead to action.

RESOURCES

Rosebud Primary School Student Welfare Policies

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