*Helping each other in school Anti-Bullying Week *Helping each other in school

What makes a good friend? A good friend will try and be… Supportive Kind and caring Good at listening Encourages you to do the right thing Always there for you Someone who asks if you are okay Trustworthy (someone that you can rely on) Does not make you feel bad about yourself or encourage others to do the same.

Why are good friends important in school? Good friends will always encourage you to do the right thing and keep you out of trouble. Your form group is your school family, look out for one another and take pride in doing well in class. We all like receiving compliments (even I do…). You can have fun with your friends at school (break and lunch) but in class we should help one another succeed.

Am I a good friend? Everybody in the room should be proud of the changes you are making as a person and as a student. Every day I see quality examples of support and friendship in school. Keep it up… What I do not like are people who make others feel bad!! Consider… What do your friends see in you? Do you offer support to others? Do you challenge stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination? What do these words mean? Does it really matter if somebody is a bit different from you? Do not forget that everyone at The Stephen Longfellow Academy is here to get extra support.

What is bullying? Bullying is a behaviour which is intended to hurt someone either emotionally or physically. It may be aimed at somebody because they are different to another person: race, sexuality, gender, religion, or even something like trying hard in class (imagine that ) Bullying includes: -Name calling … This includes “banter” -Adding to someone's distress in a time of crisis -Hitting or other physical contact -Threats and intimidation -Stealing or taking from you *Bullying can take may other forms… can you think of others?

What can we do? Be supportive and challenge negative behaviour. Protect yourself online (remember that anything said online can and will be treated the same as saying something in person). Remember you are not to blame. Choose your friends wisely (is somebody really your friend). Do something nice for somebody else. Report it!!! The only way to stop bullying is to speak about it. In school you can speak to your form tutor, pastoral coach, wellbeing coach, a teacher or any other colleague.

In school you can speak to your form tutor, pastoral coach, wellbeing coach, a teacher or any other staff member.