Types of Bullying
What is bullying when someone repeatedly calls another student mean names or insults them?
Verbal bullying
Name one emotion a student might experience when they are bullied.
Sadness, fear, anxiety or loneliness
What do we call someone who sees bullying happen but is not directly involved?
A bystander
What is the purpose of a school's anti-bullying policy?
to explain how bullying is prevented, reported and responded to.
Does a student deserve to be bullied because they look, act or learn differently from others?
No. Everyone deserves respect and safety.
What type of bullying involves hitting, kicking or pushing another student?
Physical bullying
How can bullying affect a student's attendance at school or TAFE
They may avoid attending because they feel unsafe or anxious.
Name one trusted person a student could tell if they were being bullied.
A teacher, wellbeing coordinator, parent, counsellor or trusted staff member.
What is one simple thing students can do to help make their school or TAFE a kinder place?
Treat others with respect, include others or stand against bullying safely.
Name one responsibility teachers have when bullying is brought to their attention.
They should take the concern seriously, follow school procedures and help keep students safe.
What type of bullying happens when someone spreads rumours or deliberately leaves a student out of a group?
Social or relational bullying
Give two ways bullying can affect a student's learning and schoolwork.
Difficulty concentrating and falling behind on assignments or assessments.
Why might a student be afraid to report bullying to a teacher?
They may fear retaliation, not being believed, or making the situation worse.
Why is teaching students about respect, inclusion and differences important for preventing bullying?
It helps build empathy, reduce harmful stereotypes and encourage respectful behaviour.
Why should students with disabilities, including autistic students, have their individual support needs considered when schools respond to bullying?
Appropriate support and adjustments can help students feel safe, communicate their concerns and participate in education.
What is it called when someone uses messages, social media or online group chats to repeatedly hurt or embarrass another person?
Cyberbullying
Why might a student who is being bullied stop participating in classroom activities, even if they understand the work?
They may fear being judged, embarrassed, targeted or laughed at by others.
If you witness bullying, what are two safe ways you could help without putting yourself in danger?
Report it to a trusted staff member and support the targeted student privately.
Why is it important for teachers and other staff to respond consistently when they witness bullying?
It shows bullying is taken seriously, helps protect students and builds trust in the reporting process.
A student tells a teacher they are being bullied, but the teacher dismisses their concerns. What could the student do next?
Record what happened, speak to a trusted senior staff member or wellbeing coordinator, and ask for a clear plan to address the bullying.
A student repeatedly mocks another student's disability and encourages others to do the same. What types of bullying might this involve?
Verbal and social bullying, potentially disability-based harassment
Explain how bullying can create a cycle that affects a student's mental wellbeing, attendance, learning and future education opportunities.
Bullying can cause stress and anxiety, leading to absences and difficulty learning. Falling behind can increase stress and disengagement, potentially affecting future education and career opportunities.
A student reports bullying, but the behaviour continues. What steps should the school or TAFE take, and how could the student seek further support?
Follow up, document incidents, assess safety, investigate fairly, apply appropriate responses and monitor the situation. The student can escalate the concern to a senior staff member or wellbeing team.
If you were designing an anti-bullying program for a school or TAFE, what three strategies would you introduce, and how would you measure whether they worked?
Possible strategies include education sessions, anonymous reporting and stronger wellbeing support. Success could be measured through student surveys, reported incidents, attendance and student feedback.
A student is repeatedly bullied, feels unsafe attending class, and believes staff are not respecting their concerns. What should an effective school response include to protect the student while ensuring a fair process for everyone involved?
A prompt investigation, a student-centred safety plan, appropriate adjustments and support, clear reporting pathways, fair procedures for all involved, and regular follow-ups to check whether the bullying has stopped.