On Tuesday, 20 August 2024, Fairhills High School took part in promoting the Bullying No Way campaign: National week of action against Bullying and Violence. Through this campaign, we will be engaging students in meaningful activities aimed at promoting empathy, understanding, and respect for diversity.
Bullying No Way Week is a commitment being made by thousands of schools and supporters across the country. It provides an opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to bullying prevention. It gives us an opportunity to connect with students, staff and school communities to implement workable solutions to prevent bullying.
The new hero colour for the campaign is purple – symbolising peace, strength and empowerment to take a stand against bullying behaviour.
The theme for this year’s campaign is Everyone belongs. This theme highlights the importance of creating a sense of belonging and inclusion for students. We recognise bullying often thrives in environments where individuals feel marginalised or excluded, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that every student feels valued and respected.
“Positive school climates that value diversity and inclusion can foster a sense of belonging and provide a protective factor against negative peer relationships and reduce bullying.” (Australian Education Research Organisation 2023).
For more information about Bullying No Way Week and bullying prevention, visit the Bullying No Way website.
As part of this campaign, we have also invited the Pat Cronin Foundation to deliver a presentation Violence is never OK, in which facilitator shares the story of Pat Cronin and the worst possible outcome of social violence. This presentation also explore understanding of anger and aggression, making choice, and strategies to defuse conflict.
