what is bullying?

Bullying can be:

• hitting,
• kicking,
• spitting,
• throwing stones,
• pushing or getting someone else to do this.

Bullying can be:

• name calling,
• spreading rumours,
• whispering behind someone's back. Sometimes this kind of bullying can hurt the most.

It is bullying if someone keeps taking your dinner money, or taking or hiding your property.

Bullying involves deliberately upsetting someone.

It is bullying if someone:

• keeps using rude gestures,
• keeps ignoring you
• keeps stopping you joining in.

Staring and 'dirty looks' can be used in bullying.

Bullying can also be sending nasty or threatening text or e-mail messages.

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF IT IS BULLYING?

Bullying is:

• deliberate, hurtful behaviour.
• repeated over a period of time.
• when a bully exercises power over someone and leaves them feeling unable to defend themselves.

A simple way to help you to recognise bullying is by using the S.T.O.P. signs:

When is it bullying?

Several
Times
On
Purpose

What should you do?

Start
Telling
Other
People

where and when does bullying happen?

Bullying can happen anywhere!

• in the classroom,
• in the corridor,
• in the toilets,
• in the playground
• on the journey to or from school.

If you travel by bus to school, it can also happen here.

Due to mobile phones and the Internet, bullying can continue after school hours.

): Bullying can happen anywhere :(

your rights

Wherever you are, you have the right to be safe.

(: Nobody has the right to make you feel unhappy :)

HOW TO STOP BULLYING IN YOUR SCHOOL

• Think about your own behaviour.
• Don't get involved in any form of bullying.
• Help everyone to join in with activities and groups.

if you see someone being bullied

• Do not smile or laugh.
• Tell a member of staff.
• If you can, tell the bully to stop it.
• If you can, show the bully that you don't like his or her behaviour.

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