I am Worried about Being Bullied
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All students should feel safe at school and it is the role of the school to do everything it can to create a safe and happy environment for you.
Sometimes teachers and other adults in the school community may not be aware of the problems or concerns of students. If you are ever feeling unsafe or unhappy at school you should always let someone know. We understand that you might be scared, but sharing the problem with someone gives you someone to talk to and they can help you to sort it out.
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Remember: Telling someone you need help is not telling tales or dobbing.
Who can I talk to?
I am worried about being bullied. Who can I talk to?
- Talk to your school support person
- Talk to a teacher or a staff member you feel comfortable with. The school cannot do anything about the bullying if they don't know about it. Take a friend with you if you are a bit nervous about talking to a teacher.
- Tell your parents or another adult you trust. Sometimes kids feel ashamed or stupid telling adults about bullying. Don't be. Usually your parents are the best people to tell because they will help you work out the best way to get the bullying to stop.
- Talk to a friend or another student you trust. Ask for advice or just talk to them about how you feel.
By telling someone, you are helping to protect others as well as yourself.
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Hayley said:
'When we went to orientation day for Year 8 we each had a Year 11 student to help us and show us around. I got to know the girl I was with a bit and she was really nice and supportive.
Later that term I was being excluded from my group and I felt miserable so I talked to the Year 11 girl about it. She said it had happened to her too. She and some other year 11 student had a talk to the group that were leaving me out. I was scared what they would do but it worked and the bullying stopped.
Tips for Staying Safe
- Try to stay in safe areas of the school at break and lunchtime where there are plenty of other people.
- If you are hurt or frightened at school, tell a teacher immediately and ask for it to be written down.
- On the school bus, try to sit near the driver, or if it's an ordinary bus sit by other adults.
- If you have to walk part of the way home and you're afraid of being ambushed, then vary your route. Try to leave home and school a bit later or a bit earlier, or see if you can walk with other people who live near you, even if they're older or younger.
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