How do we prevent bullying at St. John the Baptist Catholic School?
Ultimately, strategies to prevent bullying will only be effective when placed within the context of a culture in which respect for others is consistently taught and demonstrated across all facets of school life. The Christian values, which represent the antitheses of bullying, must be continually affirmed in words and actions. The Role of Teachers: • Act as role models of caring and tolerant behavior • Listen to reports of bullying • Protect the victim from further harm • Act to stop the behavior recurring • Raising awareness through the curriculum The Role of Students: • Students who are being bullied must speak to their teacher and give him/her full details of the event • Students who witness the bullying will intervene if they are able or immediately seek teacher assistance if they can’t intervene The Role of Parents: Parents play a key role in support of both the victims and perpetrators of bullying. The school must work in partnership with parents in the disciplinary process. Pare
