Bullying is repeated behaviour which is intended to hurt someone either
emotionally or physically, and is often aimed at certain people because of
their race, religion, gender or sexual orientation or any other aspect such as
appearance or disability.
Did you know?
Over 3.2 million students are victims of bullying every year!
This week is National
Anti-Bullying Week, which get schools and colleges across the country to
promote anti-bullying and what to do if you’re being bullied. Bullying can
affect anyone at anytime and anywhere and now since the recent increase in use
of social media – cyber bullying has become more popular too.
Last year 52% of young people
reported that they had experienced cyberbullying! Cyberbullying is increasingly
becoming a huge issue within schools and colleges, as the students can’t escape
from the bullying it follows them around on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc…
They can’t escape the constant battle…
So we ask that you think
before you speak, so we can help lower the bullying statistics and make
everyone feel happy and welcomed! In 2014 30% of students who said they had
been bullied had turned to self-harm. Tragically, bullying can even lead someone
to taking their own life- approximately 4,400 lives are lost per year because
of suicide. What a horrible statistic!
If you have any concerns you
can speak to Ronnie, who is our welfare officer and he is able to help with any
worries you may have. Don’t suffer in silence
“When people hurt you over and over, think of them like sand paper. They
may scratch and hurt you a bit, but in the end, you end up polished and they
end up useless.” – Chris
Colfer
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