National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence

At St John Paul College, we continue this term with our pastoral program working with our students on leadership. We ask our students to be leaders amongst their friends, the classroom, the school and our community. We invite them to reflect on Christ’s teachings and how he was a servant leader making all those that were with him or heard his words felt welcome and accepted.

The NDA is Australia’s key bullying prevention initiative for schools and provides an opportunity to connect with students, staff and our school community to implement workable solutions to prevent bullying.

The 2023 NDA theme, Growing connections, promotes the importance of school, family and community connections in building safe and supportive learning environments where all students can belong, feel accepted and respected.

Research has shown that strong school connections and positive relationships can help to prevent bullying. When students feel a sense of belonging and connectedness at school, they are more likely to enjoy school, to trust and respect their teachers, and be concerned about and help others (Australian Education Research Organisation 2023).

At St John Paul College, we can help grow connections by promoting inclusiveness, respect and community belonging for all students. During Homeroom lessons this week staff and students will be discussing these important issues and how Christ teachers us to look out for all in our community. 

For more information about the NDA and bullying prevention, visit the Bullying. No Way! website.