Anti-bullying promotional activities
It's important to acknowledge that bullying exists, to promote the message that it is not OK - and to speak up so the community knows what's being done to build supportive schools free from bullying. Here are some ideas for raising awareness.
Bullying. No way! day
Highlight your school's commitment to bullying prevention with a day of activities such as information stalls, games, competitions and special guests. Talk to local businesses about donating prizes - they may be keen to be more involved with their community's youth. A few ideas for the day:
- Battle of the bands
Invite local bands to perform. Encourage each band to include an original song about preventing bullying. The crowd could judge the winner on the basis of the song's creativity and positive focus. - Competitions
In the lead up to your day, students create an anti-bullying message presented in an imaginative way eg on a t-shirt, poster, bumper sticker, pocket card, badge, or magnet. Display the entries and invite a panel of community members to be the judges. - Information stalls
Partner with your parents and citizens association, local health and community service agencies and student groups to provide comprehensive information that reaches a larger audience. - Postcard stall
A postcard campaign is a great way to grab the attention of your local councillors and members of parliament and keep them informed about bullying in your school or community and what you're doing to help prevent it. The more postcards you send, the better! - T-shirt and hat stall
Invite local bands to perform. Encourage each band to include an original song about preventing bullying. The crowd could judge the winner on the basis of the song's creativity and positive focus. - Beading stall
Beading is fun and provides a way for young people to wear their anti-bullying message in a cool way. A local beading shop may agree to donate free or discounted lettered beads. They may even be willing to sponsor this event.
Bullying. No way! acts of kindness awards
Active bystanders are a key element in preventing bullying. Start an award with a name that fits in with your school colours or motto. Students nominate classmates who they believe have played an effective role in preventing bullying and helping make your classroom or school a safe and friendly place.
Bullying. No way! shirt day
Students and staff take a stand against bullying by wearing the same colour shirt to school on a designated day to make a positive united statement about the importance of safe learning environments free from bullying. Don’t forget to take a photo and send it to your local paper!
Bullying. No way! school assembly
Devote an entire assembly to bullying prevention. Here are some suggestions: have a speaker talk about bullying prevention; present the Acts of Kindness awards; students perform an anti-bullying sketch or song. Get creative - the more engaging your assembly, the more success you’ll have spreading the word about bullying prevention!
Bullying. No way! communication campaign
Some ideas for getting the word out about bullying prevention at your school.
- Reserve space in your school newsletter, newspaper, website and or yearbook for content related to bullying prevention. This could take the form of a tip sheet or FAQ. Check out the BNW! FAQs section for ideas.
- Use billboards and posters to display anti-bullying messages around the school and the community.
- Attach perspex frames behind toilet doors for posting a range of information and advice for students e.g. what is bullying behaviour, bystander behaviour, and suggestions about what to do if you see someone being bullied.
- Choose a wall that people frequently walk by and set it up as an official graffiti site. Students then write or draw comments about bullying eg personal stories about bullying, how they helped someone who has been bullied, or a fact about bullying prevention. Keep a close watch on the wall to ensure everything written on it is appropriate.
Examples of what schools are doing
Anti-bullying campaign. Two surveys help to inform a coeducational school's ongoing anti-bullying program and their awareness week which includes a magazine, pamphlet, drama performances and more... .
Take a Stand! Lend a Hand! awards program. A rural primary school addresses bullying and literacy through a wide range of programs and initiatives to build positive relationships and belonging.
Yerrabi assembly. A small inner city primary school addresses conflict issues through weaving social skills training into every classroom and reinforcing achievements and connectedness through an Indigenous mural and a 'Steps to Stardom' process.
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