Bullying
Mahurangi College takes a school-wide approach to bullying. We strive at all times to create a safe and inclusive environment for students. We have a system of clear processes in place; procedures and guidelines to both monitor and address any bullying issues that arise. These measures include termly student surveys; regular training for staff on recognising and responding to bullying; engagement with anti-bullying programs; guest speakers and assembly presentations; culture and values building; and supporting whānau and families.
Bullying among school-age children is a serious and distressing worldwide issue. To break the cycle, both the person being harmed and the bully need help. The victim of bullying needs support and practical tools to cope with the problem, and the bully needs to learn to relate to others without abusing power. We can't expect our kids to solve these issues without guidance and support.
Bullying prevention is everyone’s business.
Report Bullying Promptly
How can parents help? Parents who make themselves available to their children, listening patiently and empathetically to their concerns, are more likely to be trusted with important conversations around bullying. To help get a conversation started, a good question to ask your child is: "Is anyone in your class being bullied?" In addition, kids are more likely to report bullying that is occurring to others than they are to self-report.
You can then help all involved by reporting any instances or suspicions of bullying promptly. How? Our best advice is to contact your child's whānau teacher. Alternatively, you can report anonymously via the online form below. In either case, staff will work confidentially and address all reported concerns promptly.
Resources for Parents & Whānau
It's important that you have good information to support you and your family when dealing with anything to do with bullying.
The sites below offer practical advice that you might find useful. They will help answer important questions such as "what is bullying?" and "what can you do to support your child and your school to prevent bullying?".