Bullying
Ask if someone’s OK.
Say you’re sorry.
Just say hey.
In a world that can sometimes feel like it’s filled with negativity, one kind word can provide a moment of hope.
It can be a turning point. It can change someone’s perspective. It can change their day. It can change the course of a conversation and break the cycle of bullying.
Best of all, one kind word leads to another.
Kindness fuels kindness.
So from the playground to Parliament, and from our phones to our homes, together, our actions can fire a chain reaction that powers positivity.
It starts with one kind word.
It starts today.
anti-bullying week
We were proud to participate in this annual week to draw attention to ways that we can tackle bullying.
Newton is a happy school but that does not mean that no bullying occurs but we do promise to sort issues out and help stop them happening again.
To do this, we need your help.
Nobody is allowed to be unkind to you. You need to speak up and deal with the situation, no matter how hard it is. We cannot help if we do not know what is going on. Being a 'snitch' is not a bad thing despite what others may tell you.
Being a snitch is you proving that you want any unkind behaviours to STOP and we will help you do that.
WHAT IS BULLYING?
In the Welsh Government document 'Rights, Respect, Equality,' the official definition of bullying is, "Behaviour by an individual or group, usually repeated over time, that intentionally hurts others either physically or emotionally."
So what should you do when you are being bullied or see someone else being bullied?
A) do nothing because you could get into trouble too
B) don't say anything if it isn't too bad - they could just be having a bit of a laugh
C) get revenge
D) talk to a friend
E) get advice from a trusted adult
Let's hope that you chose option D or E but let's think about what could happen if you choose the other options.
A) Some bullies may tell you that if you tell, you'll get into trouble too. This is probably not the case and whoever you talk to will get all the information they need to make sure that only the people who have done something wrong need to take responsibility for their actions. Yes, you may have done something wrong too, but make sure that you are clear about what's happened and the reasons for what's happened.
B) Have you heard or the term 'banter'? This is when people make fun of others and say that they are just messing about. If the only person having fun is the person carrying out the actions/saying the wrods, then this needs to stop and should be reported. Banter upsets people and, if it continues, it becomes bullying.
C) This is not the right option - revenge will make the situation far worse. Just because something unkind has happened to you does not make it right for you to do something unkind to them. You are the better person - you will make the right decision because it is the right thing to do.
D) Friends are a wonderful source of support and are there for us when we need them most. They can guide you when things get tough and they can be there for you to cheer you up when things are difficult. This may be a good first step in dealing with the situation. If it is your friends doing the bullying then you will need to speak to someone else - there's always someone there for you.
E) A trusted adult does not need to be a adult in school but it could be. Maybe you're involved in clubs outside of school or you have a parent/family member you can turn to. You could use the 'Get in touch' page on this website to let adults in school know, or you could ask your parent to send a message to your teacher using Class Dojo. Of course, you can speak to any adult in school whenever you feel comfortable - we will be there for you!
don't forget about childline
This is a confidential service (this means that nobody will know that you've got in touch with them) and the cousellors are trained to deal with all types of bullying. They've heard it all before so nothing you say will shock them, and they know exactly how to help you end the cycle of bullying.
You can ring them on your home phone, a mobile phone or contact them using the website www.childline.co.uk
one kind word?.mp4Pupils in Year 5 thought about things that have happened to them in the past.
What can we do to help?
Year 5 used the poem from the Anti-Bullying Alliance to create their own film for their class assembly during anti-bullying week.
ONE_KIND_WORD (1).mp4