Harassment and Bullying

Onslow College takes bullying very seriously and has put structures in place to combat and cope with it, should it occur.

What is harassment/bullying?

• Name calling; whether it is sexually, racially or physically based.
• Social exclusion/leaving a person out of a group deliberately.
• Demanding or borrowing, without permission, stationery, gear, money etc.
• Physical pushing, shoving etc.

What do I do if I get harassed/bullied OR see someone else being hassled?

• Talk to a Peer Supporter (for Year 9 students).
• Talk to your AkoTeacher.
• Discuss it with the Dean.
• Discuss it with a Guidance Counsellor CONFIDENTIALLY.
• Email: endbullying@onslow.school.nz

What happens when I tell someone?

This is often up to you, it depends on the situation.

• It can be kept confidential to avoid you being labelled a “nark”.
• You can ask for a Peer Mediation – This is where senior students work through a mediation/talking through process to resolve the issue.
• Discipline – This varies according to each situation. The student doing the bullying could be withdrawn from class, stood down from school, OR any other appropriate punishment.

Remember:

• HARASSMENT/BULLYING is NEVER okay.
• TELLING someone about it is!
• Email: endbullying@onslow.school.nz

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