National definition of bullying for Australian schools

Bullying is the ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm.

It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power (or perceived power) over 1 or more persons who feel unable to stop it from happening.

Bullying can happen in person or online and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert).

Bullying behaviour is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time (e.g. through sharing of digital records).

It can have immediate, medium and long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders.

On Monday 11 August the whole school will participate in the Kids Helpline largest anti-bullying lesson and all students will

 participate in activities to understand bullying and ways to manage with their buddy classes.

On Friday 15 August all students are encouraged to wear orange to 'Be bold. Be kind. Speak up' as we come together to promote inclusion, respect and belonging.