Figure 1.--A teacher from one day to the next is never quite sure of the kinds of behavior they will encunter in the class room.
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Figure 1.--A teacher from one day to the next is never quite sure of the kinds of behavior they will encunter in the class room. |
Ben Walker: courtesy in the playground
A number of Year 6 children: At the Year 7 (2000) Entrance Tests completed on Thursday last week willingly chatting to children from other schools during the morning tea break.
Middleton Grange, 1999
Kerian
The school and staff try very hard to keep abreast of issues within the the school. A whole school focus day involving all staff and students, was held two
weeks ago on this issue of bullying. Girls are involved as much as boys and the destructive cycle involved in bullying is incredibly difficult to break down. Teaching students
skills to deal with bullying and teaching a whole group to take some ownership and not just turn a blind eye, are two areas where positive growth can be seen. I've included
a reading for parents at the end of this newsletter. Also this issue has nationwide focus, in our 'Links' page you will find a link to NO BULLY (sponsored by NZ Police and
Telecom) which is definitely worth a look at.
On November 5 we hold an in school Anti Bullying day. Bullying is an ongoing issue in schools and all children have the right to a safe
and secure school environment. As with other schools we endeavour to combat bullying and prepare students in ways that can assist them deal with such situations.
It is a fact that bullying escalates through childhood and preadolescent years ( 10 - 13 ) is a time when bullying peaks. Studies show it gradually disappears for the
majority of persons into adolescence and young adulthood.
So, at the Year 7 , 8 and 9 stage of schooling, bullying can be a big issue and some students fall into the trap of being bullies, many students passively look on and some are victims. We spend a considerable amount of time in self esteem, personal growth and health areas in curriculum and it is through these avenues we work against bullying. I have attached a parents flyer with this newsletter which covers teasing and I hope it is useful reading for all parents.
Greymouth Junior High School
One school provides guidlines about behavior in the classroom:
Students are expected to behave in a courteous manner at all times.
Students may not eat in class.
Students will stand when the class teacher first enters the room.
Students will stand when the Rector, senior staff, or visitors enter the room.
Addressing members of staff (including office staff, caretakers, grounds staff): students will address male staff members as "Sir" or by their correct names, and will address female staff members as "Ma'am" or "Miss" or by their correct names.
Pamerston North Boys High School
