Bullying: Recognise, Respond, Stay Safe
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Bullying: Recognise, Respond, Stay Safe
Year 9 Health and Physical Education Understanding and preventing bullying in all its forms Building a safer school community
WALT & Success Criteria
WALT (We Are Learning To): Recognise different types of bullying behaviour and understand effective response strategies Success Criteria: I can identify cyberbullying and traditional bullying I can explain at least 3 strategies to respond to bullying I understand how New Zealand laws protect us from bullying I know where to get help when bullying occurs
What Do You Already Know?
Think-Pair-Share: What is bullying? How is online bullying different from face-to-face bullying? Share one thing you know about staying safe from bullies
What is Bullying?
Repeated aggressive behaviour with intent to harm Involves a power imbalance (physical, social, or psychological) Can be direct (face-to-face) or indirect (behind someone's back) Includes physical, verbal, social, and cyber forms Different from conflict or disagreement between equals
Types of Bullying
{"left":"Physical: hitting, kicking, damaging property, threatening gestures\nVerbal: name-calling, insults, threats, discriminatory language","right":"Social/Relational: exclusion, spreading rumours, public humiliation, damaging friendships\nCyberbullying: online harassment, sharing private information, creating fake profiles, sending threatening messages"}
Focus: Cyberbullying
Happens 24/7 through digital devices Can reach large audiences quickly Often anonymous, making perpetrators feel bold Evidence can be saved and shared Includes social media harassment, trolling, doxxing Can follow victims home through their devices
Scenario Analysis
Work in groups of 3-4 Read your assigned bullying scenario Identify: Type of bullying, Power imbalance, Impact on victim Discuss: Best response strategies Present your findings to the class
Response Strategies: The STOP Method
S - Stay calm and don't retaliate T - Tell the bully to stop clearly and confidently O - Opt out - remove yourself from the situation safely P - Protect yourself by seeking help from trusted adults
Remember This
'It's not your fault if you're being bullied, but it is your responsibility to seek help and protect yourself.'
New Zealand Laws That Protect You
Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 Protects against serious cyberbullying Makes it illegal to post harmful digital content Penalties include fines up to $50,000 Education Act - schools must provide safe environments Human Rights Act - protects against discrimination
Where to Get Help
At school: teachers, counselors, deans, principal Online: Netsafe (netsafe.org.nz), What's Up (0800 942 8787) Emergency: Police (111) for immediate danger Family: parents, whānau, trusted adults Friends: supportive peers who will help you seek adult support
Action Planning
Individual reflection time Complete your personal safety plan Identify 3 trusted adults you could talk to Write down warning signs that you or a friend might need help Plan how you would respond to different bullying situations