BULLYING PREVENTION
POLICY
Purpose
Kensington Community High School is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment where bullying will not be tolerated.
The purpose of this policy is to:
Explain the definition of bullying so that there is shared understanding amongst all members of Kensington Community High School.
Make clear that no form of bullying at Kensington Community High School will be tolerated.
Outline the strategies and programs in place at Kensington Community High School to build a positive school culture and prevent bullying behaviour
Ask that everyone in our school community be alert to signs and evidence of bullying behaviour, and accept responsibility to report bullying behaviour to school staff.
Ensure that all reported incidents of bullying are appropriately investigated and addressed.
Ensure that support is provided to students who may be affected by bullying behaviour (including targets, bystanders and students engaging in bullying behaviour).
Seek parental and peer group support in addressing and preventing bullying behaviour at Kensington Community High School.