At Ģ����Ƶ, we are continuing to build a positive,��inclusive��and safe learning environment through our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) framework. This term, our whole-school focus is on bullying and cyberbullying education, with an emphasis on Respect, Engagement and Resilience.��

• Across all year levels, students have been explicitly taught how to:��

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• Understand the difference between bullying and conflict��

• Identify��their role as a bystander or upstander��
• Know how and where to seek help��

Students are learning that bullying is repeated behaviour intended to cause harm, often involving a power imbalance, and that it can occur both in person and online. They are also exploring the impact that bullying has on learning,��wellbeing��and school culture.��

A strong focus of our learning has been supporting students to become ‘upstanders’ — young people who show courage by:��

• Speaking up when something is not respectful��

• Supporting peers who may be targeted��

• Reporting concerns to trusted adults��

Importantly, students are also learning that:��

• Bullying��behaviours��are not acceptable at Ģ����Ƶ��

• Online behaviour outside of school can still��impact��student wellbeing and school culture, and will be responded to by the school where��required��

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Cyberbullying and Online Safety��

As part of this focus, students have explored cyberbullying, including��behaviours��such as:��

• Sending hurtful messages��

• Sharing embarrassing or private images��

• Spreading��rumours��online��

• Excluding others from group chats��

• Creating fake accounts or impersonating others��

Students are also explicitly taught that:��

• Forwarding��intimate images without consent is illegal��

• Sharing images involving young people can have serious legal consequences��

This learning is not about fear, but about helping students make safe,��respectful��and informed choices online.��

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How Parents Can Support at Home��

Families play��an important role��in reinforcing these messages. Below are some practical ways to support your child:��

• Start open, regular conversations��

• Ask your young person��about their online interactions and friendships��

• Use a calm, curious approach (e.g.��“What kind of group chats are popular at the moment?”)��

• Reinforce respectful behaviour��

• Remind your young��person: “If it’s not respectful, it’s not acceptable”��

• Discuss the impact of small actions such as liking or sharing hurtful content��

• Encourage help-seeking��

• Regularly check: “Who would you go to if something��wasn’t��okay?”��

• Reinforce that reporting is about safety, not getting others in trouble��

• Support safe online habits��

• Think before posting or sharing��

• Avoid��participating��in harmful group chats��

• Block/report inappropriate behaviour��

• Be aware that many platforms are not designed for younger users and are��prohibited��for under 16s –��unfortunately��many of the social conflicts we are responding to involve students using social media apps such as Snapchat which they should not have access to��

• Respond calmly if issues arise��

• Listen without judgment��

• Help them record (screenshots) and report concerns��

• Work in partnership with the school to support resolution��

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Working in Partnership��

At Ģ����Ƶ, we are committed to ensuring that every student feels safe at all times.��We encourage families to continue reinforcing these conversations at home and to reach out to the College if you have any concerns.��

Students are reminded that support is always available through:��

• Trusted teachers and Year Level Leaders��

• School Counsellors and WELCOM team��

• External supports such as Kids Helpline and the��eSafety��Commissioner��

Together, we can build a culture where all young people feel safe,��respected��and supported — both at school and online.��