Cyberbullying is commonly defined as the use of information and communication technologies to support repeated and deliberate hostile behaviour intended to harm others. Forms of cyberbullying Flaming – heated exchange Harassing and threatening messages – e.g. ‘text wars’, ‘griefers’ Denigration – sending nasty SMS, pictures or prank phone calls ‘Slam books’ (websites or negative lists)...

Research indicates that students who are bullied are more likely than students who are not bullied to experience impaired social and emotional adjustment, poor academic achievement, anxiety, depression, poorer physical health, higher absenteeism, increased loneliness and lower self esteem. This 2-page document outlines possible interventions that school executive, Learning Support Teams or Student Welfare Teams...

The strengthening of home, school and community partnerships and building of community capacity in low socio-economic status (SES) communities has long been acknowledged as critical elements in supporting improved student learning outcomes and satisfaction in schooling. Connecting agencies: meeting priorities together looks at new ways to generate community connections to support students’ learning. It looks...

These guidelines and associated support materials are to assist schools to build on their current practice and revise their anti-bullying plans to comply with the new 2011 Bullying: Preventing and Responding to Student Bullying Policy. They provide a framework for schools to use in developing and implementing an anti-bullying plan which includes protection, prevention, early...

This process is designed to help teachers and parents recognise and respond to early learning, behavioural and emotional difficulties in young children.