What's new
Spotlight on Sexuality-based prejudice
This new Spotlight explains aspects of sexual identity, how people are discriminated against on the basis of their sexual identity – and what we can do about it.
Also included are links to related interviews and resources available on Bullying. No way! as well as external sites to support a classroom, professional development and parent/carer focus.
Junior chill out
The Chillout space now includes Junior Chill out for under 8s. The online activities encourage reflection about ideas such as respecting yourself, treating others well and standing up for others. Teacher’s notes and lesson ideas are included.
Just for students...Chill out space / Write It!
The Write It! section features poetry and prose from students about the issues and their vision of a world without bullying or harassment. Use as a resource for generating discussion and invite students to contribute their own thoughts.
(Note that contributions are submitted for moderation before uploading to the site.)
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BNW student pocket cards
Last year these pocket cards were distributed to Yr 6-10 students around the country. Feedback from students, teachers and support agencies has been huge and very positive.
There's now been a small reprint of the pocket cards, along with posters, bookmarks and webstickers. More about the pocket cards...
For information and requests for pocket cards while they last, email Chris Henderson: pocketcards @ bullyingnoway.com.au
Profile on school practitioners
BNW profiles researchers, practitioners and ‘champions’ – people who speak up for a bullying-free world and are making positive contributions.
This month, Julie Winlow, assistant principal at Tasmania's Huonville Primary School talks about “teaching students what to do, rather than getting caught up in what we want them not to do".
For parents....Mobile, friend or foe?
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) urges parents to talk about phones. Their January statement remains relevant for all parents. The ACMA site provides instructions for reporting offensive messages on mobiles, and a Child Safety Checklist for mobile phones. Mobile, friend or foe? (external website)
Around the states and territories…
Tasmania:
Working in Partnerships Conference
11-12 July, 2008 at Wrest Point Casino on the Derwent River, Hobart.
Key professional education associations join to present an outstanding program of speakers and workshops. Themes include: effective partnerships; developing and sustaining global partnerships; the role of school leaders and others in building positive partnerships; and values education. More... (external website)
Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR):
Research projects - covert bullying
The Commonwealth is currently funding two major Australian research projects into covert bullying (including cyber bullying). The report on one of the projects is expected to be finalised during June 2008 by Westerna Australia's Edith Cowan University. More... (external site)
Making Australian Schools Safer – NCAB Report (written by Dr Helen McGrath)
This report showcases best practice in Australian schools through the National Safe Schools Framework Best Practice Grants Programme. The report provides recommendations for schools to support innovative and effective approaches to safe school environments for both staff and students. View/download a copy of the report from the DEEWR website - available in pdf and rtf. More... (external site)
New South Wales
Click – Technology Guide for Parents
Find out about all the technologies your child could be using at school, at home and on the go! Produced by the NSW Department of Education and Training, Click is an online magazine full of articles about how things work, what is good about them and things you may need to be careful of. More...
International connections …
Fourth International Conference on School Violence IV Conference
23-25 June, 2008 at Lisbon, Portugal. "Violence at school and public policies. Violence at school: violence in context". More.... (external site).
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