Bullying

It is very important to identify WHY a behaviour has been or is occurring.

Bullying is not tolerated.

Defining Bullying
Whether bullying is physical, verbal, or social (relational), four widely-accepted factors can be used to identify it:

Bullying is deliberate - harming another person intentionally
Bullying involves a misuse of power in a relationship
Bullying is usually not a one-off - it is repeated or has the potential to be repeated over time
Bullying involves behaviour that can cause harm - it is not a normal part of growing up.
Bullying can happen anywhere, in person or online (cyberbullying), at any time, and can be verbal, physical or social (relational). It can be obvious or hidden.

Kids who bully use their power — such as physical strength, knowing something embarrassing, or popularity — to control or harm others. Bullying is when one student (or a group of students) keeps picking on another student again and again to make them feel bad. They say or do things to upset them, make fun of them, stop them from joining in, or keep hitting or punching them.

Bullying is defined as:

• Deliberate, frequent and over time.