Anti-Bullying

Anti – Bullying 

The college follows the CSO policy on Anti-Bullying. 

Procedurally at the College the following guidelines apply: 

• Parents, teachers, students, and the community are made aware of the diocesan anti-bullying policy. 
• Professional development is provided for staff in relation to bullying, harassment and proven counter measures. 
• Programs that promote resilience, life and social skills, assertiveness, conflict resolution and problem solving are provided.  
• Students and staff are encouraged to report any incidents of bullying to the students relevant Leader of Wellbeing and Engagement (LOWE).
• Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s LOWE if they become aware of a problem. 
• Positive anti-bullying behaviour is recognised as part of our PB4L Framework.
• Staff will work through the “Alleged Initial Bullying Report” with the relevant student/s and then follow the procedures flowchart to determine whether bullying behaviours have been founded.
• If student bullying is evident, parents will be contacted, and consequences implemented consistent with the Diocesan Code of Conduct. 

The consequences for a student who has engaged in bullying behaviours may include:

• Parent Meeting with student and members of the College Leadership Team
• Exclusion from classes and/or the yard 
• College suspension 

The College endeavours to offer appropriate support mechanisms for the students who are bullied, the students who engage in bullying behaviour and the students who bully. These strategies may vary between incidents but may include the following: 

• Counselling provided by the College 
• Counselling provided by an External Agency 
• Monitoring by the College Wellbeing Team